http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/gardening-tools-blog.html This page lists all the new articles and you might call it a gardening tools blog because I do occasionally post commentary on this area that isn't included in the main site en-us gardening tools guide Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:23:01 GMT Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:23:01 GMT gardening-tools-guide.com http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/solar-lighting.html Dear Doug, Bought super powerful solar led landscape lighting a few years ago when the tech was relatively new--they were placed in FULL sun--but barely Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:22:56 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/landscape-lighting.html three systems of landscape lighting evaluated and compared with comments by readers Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:21:26 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/fiskars-is-a-good-name.html A couple of years ago I bought a Fiskars scissors, to trim grass around my beds, as I am little and can't use the big trimmers that run on gas and you Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:12:00 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/agreed.html Poulan, 18, a real son of a witch to get started, and then when it warms up, every time I pull the trigger to cut, it stalls. Then, it won't start until Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:45:54 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/garden-tool-reviews.html A series of garden tool reviews on a wide variety of machines and tools by garden writer and semi-retired nurseryman Doug Green Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:36:50 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/poulan-chainsaw-review.html Poulan chainsaw review by garden author Doug Green describing his frustration with this machine - add your comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:36:04 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/fiskars-pruners.html i loved my 1st pair years ago-the rotation of the handle & a quick swish w/the file- but the spring gave out-i bought a few different fiskars since-good Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:45:14 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/long-handled-fiskars-pruner.html I read your review of the Fiskars Pruners. I LOVE my long handled one. It is easier to prune in narrow spaces like the base of bushes. Saves your glasses Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:03:02 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/fiskars-hand-pruners.html A review of Fiskars hand pruners by garden author and retired nurseryman Doug Green Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:02:20 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/troy-bilt-string-trimmer.html TIn reviewing this Troy bilt string trimmer 590EC (whipper snipper) I would like to make several things clear up front Thu, 27 May 2010 16:14:08 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/metal-shedsbetter-than-wood.html HI. 1st , what a useful site, My better half found you via her search for herbs (keen cook and wants to make everything from scratch) so thanks! My question Tue, 25 May 2010 12:08:44 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/electric-rototiller.html A professional gardener gives the pros and cons about the electric rototiller. Wed, 19 May 2010 16:40:38 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/honda-rototiller.html A review of the honda rototiller from a professional nurseryman and garden author Wed, 19 May 2010 14:49:40 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/fertility-questions.html Nope, I have enough kids, than you very much. I just want to know if the tools I see advertised that tell you what your soil needs are worthwhile. I Fri, 07 May 2010 11:54:35 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/edging.html I don't know what we were thinking. We have beautiful sweeping beds and lots of rolling lawn areas. What we don't have are nice neat edges. We have Fri, 07 May 2010 11:50:44 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/dutch-hoe.html The Dutch hoe hoe is probably the most popular of all gardening hoes. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:10:15 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/long-handled-korean-hoe.html I stopped at a lovely small nursery in Maine (while traveling and could never find the place again) and bought a strange looking tool that I've since seen Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:32:39 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/rose-gardening-tools.html Good rose gardening tools will make looking after your roses much easier - and if done properly, good pruning and maintenance will keep your plants much healthier. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:40:42 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/garden-spades.html Which garden spades are used for which job? Given we have a choice, which ones are we going to collect first? Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:38:44 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/rockery-trowel.html A rockery trowel is a hand trowel with a thinner blade. It is used in areas where there isn't enough room for a regular width hand trowel Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:09:25 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-trowel.html The hand trowel is used mainly for making planting holes and it’s quite good at what it does. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:49:05 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-fork.html A hand fork is used mainly for general weeding and breaking the surface of compacted soil in confined areas. Small digging and cultivating chores without having Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:32:13 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-cultivator.html A hand cultivator is used for general weeding and breaking the surface of compacted soil in confined areas. This is a tool beloved of many gardeners Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:26:48 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-dibber.html A hand dibber (or dibbler) is used for making planting holes. How’s that for a simple tool for a simple purpose. . Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:20:28 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/daisy-grubber.html A daisy grubber is used mainly for removing weeds in lawns without damaging the grass. . Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:09:15 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/small-tillers.html Hey Doug, what do you know about those small 20lb tiller/cultivators? Are they worth the money ($250 - $450)? Doug says this is a great question so I Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:08:41 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/landscape-maintenance-equipment.html Landscape maintenance equipment falls into the category as nice to own, but possible to rent and clearly necessary at some point in your gardens life Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:04:14 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/small-rototiller.html Recommendations on using a small rototiller by an experienced gardener Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:42 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/antique-gardening-tools.html How to care for antique gardening tools and preventative maintenance by garden author Doug Green Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:14:44 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/chainsaws.html Chainsaws are nothing more than a portable motorized saw with a motor, used for tree, log and shrub cutting and pruning. They work Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:12:51 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/garden-kneelers.html Things to know about garden kneelers - the small inexpensive solution to sore knees while gardening Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:11:19 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/garden-shears.html Think of garden shears as really large scissors and you're in the right area. For larger cutting, they are real handy gardening tools and many gardeners will have a good selection of them Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:09:49 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/garden-tools-and-their-uses.html When it comes to garden tools and their uses, there’s a heck of a lot of info on this site and you can find it all by using the left hand navigation bar. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:08:19 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-gardening-tools.html Hand gardening tools come in all shapes and sizes, even in an endless choice of different colours, but which ones do you need? Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:06:50 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hand-pruners.html Sometimes gardeners get a little timid when using hand pruners. But almost every plant requires pruning because it encourages new growth, opens up your plants, which helps prevent diseases, and keeps them in perfect shape. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:05:37 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hose-end-sprayer.html here are the main things you have to know about a hose end sprayer - it's all about the pressure Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:59:57 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/kids-gardening-tools.html Here's what you need to know about kids gardening tools. Becoming very popular in the last couple of years and manufacturers have reacted to this by introducing more and more to their ranges. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:55:54 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/pole-pruners.html Pole pruners are pretty much what they sound like - a pruning system on top of a pole. The trick is in knowing what you need and how you're going to use this specialized tool. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:51:44 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/pruners.html There are two basic kinds of hand pruners (also called secateurs by some) or just plain hand pruning shears. Good ones and bad ones. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:49:41 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/vegetable-gardening-tools.html the three essential vegetable gardening tools for every gardener written by award winning garden author Doug Green Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:12:38 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/weed-barriers.html The two different kinds of weed barriers in the garden with advantages and uses Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:10:28 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/leaf-shredders.html Two big questions and recommendations about leaf shredders from an experienced gardener Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:43 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/hedge-trimmers.html Hedge trimmers make easy work of keeping your hedge, shrubs and bushes in good shape. But if you're not careful they can also make hedge cutting and trimming hard and tiring work. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:42 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/electric-hedge-trimmers.html Here's why electric hedge trimmers are the number one choice for the backyard garden. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:42 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/choosing-gardening-tools.html When it comes to choosing gardening tools, the one bit of information you really need to know is Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:41 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/cordless-hedge-trimmers.html Several things you need to know about cordless hedge trimmers - ideal for trimming small areas of hedge, shrub or bushes, particularly where an electric supply is not easily available Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:41 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/riding-lawn-mowers.html Here's what you need to know to buy a riding lawn mower, Riding lawn mowers are easy to use but they really need to be kept in the context of the size of lawn they are expected to cut Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:40 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/gas-lawn-mowers.html he biggest advantage of gas lawn mowers are their sheer power. These mowers will cut grass that is wet Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:38 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/electric-lawn-mowers.html Electric lawn mowers are ideal for lawns of about 65x65 after that you have to improve the power cord - and more tips on this lawn and garden tool Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:38 GMT http://www.gardening-tools-guide.com/cordless-lawn-mowers.html Many believe that cordless lawn mowers cannot deliver the same level of power as an electric lawn mower. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:32 GMT