Loose pruning shears are more than just a hassle; they can actually harm your plants' health with uneven cuts. Luckily, ...

If you've made the investment in gardening tools, now is the time to clean and sharpen them so they're ready to go in spring.

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Wood handles on tools can degrade over time, becoming splintery and rough (blisters are bad enough when you’re raking; you don’t need splinters, too). Sandpaper will smooth out the roughness, and a ...

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

While I never really put away the gardening tools, it is time to lay some of them aside and perhaps do some maintenance. You really should not use the pruners at this time, except perhaps for trimming ...

Take the time now to clean, inspect, and make any needed repairs. If you do, they’ll be ready to go to work in your garden ...

After the first fall frost, a couple of weeks of warm weather are common in many locations. Wait to plant your garlic until ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

We updated this article in April 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team (and that of our sister team at the Good Housekeeping Institute) ...

Across the UK, gardeners whisper about a new way to handle shears. The shift promises healthier trees and calmer weekends. A ...