A few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime. Here's what to know about caring for and ...

To limit this corrosive action, it is key to immediately and thoroughly rinse tools with clean water after using bleach. Rinsing is a good practice anyway, because bleach is a phytotoxin, meaning it’s ...

Let’s start with the basics. A hand pruner is used to prune small branches up to an inch in diameter. If you are left-handed be sure that the pruner can accommodate you. If your hand is small, try ...

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It’s amazing how much easier gardening can be when you use the right tools for the job. Through a lot of trial and error and advice from other professional ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Gardening is good for the mind, body and soul: It provides exercise, mental stimulation, community and beauty. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 2.5 hours of moderate exercise ...

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