Garden Myth: Sterilize Garden Tools With Vinegar
Contrary to popular belief, vinegar is not a good product for sterilizing cutting tools. Photo: thespectrum.com & kindpng.com Question: I wasContinue Reading
Category: Gardening tools
Mowing Tools Can Be a Tree’s Worst Enemy!
Lawn mowers and weed trimmers can seriously damage young trunks. Ill.: Clipart Max & gumtree.com.au, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Probably the worstContinue Reading
Soaker Hose or Sprinkler Hose?
Soaker hose (top), sprinkler hose (bottom). Ill.: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les 1500 trucs du jardinier paresseux There isContinue Reading
Dandelion Weeder: Ideal for Asparagus Harvesting
Sure you can harvest asparagus with a knife, but you risk cutting yourself as well! Photo: Better Homes and GardensContinue Reading
Winter Use for Glass Cloches
Glass cloches as they were originally used: as season-extenders for the garden. Photo: www.haxnicks.co.uk Cloches got their name because theContinue Reading
E-Collar as a Potting Tool
Repotting a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is not an easy undertaking. With its arched stems and umbrella-like, even weeping habit,Continue Reading
Help for Senior Gardeners: Making Hose Easier to Attach
Hose with hose extender and quick disconnect system. I don’t know how the hose spigot on your house is attached,Continue Reading
Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Winter
It’s always wise to give your lawn mower a thorough cleaning before winter. Photo: www.amazon.fr When you’re done with yourContinue Reading
Is It Safe to Drink Water From a Garden Hose?
Refreshing, yes, but is it safe? Photo: www.aeropaca.org Well, who hasn’t done it? It’s a hot day, you’re thirsty, butContinue Reading
Why Reel Mowers Just Aren’t for Me
Many years back, I did a very stupid thing. I got rid of my electric lawn mower and switched toContinue Reading