Raised garden beds have good and bad points. On the plus side, they drain water well, let you control the soil, and make it easier to keep pests and weeds out. They're also nice to look at and can be...
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To find out what gardening zone you're in, you'll need to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. This map divides North America into different zones based on the average lowest winter temperature in...
A wheelbarrow is a simple but handy tool used for moving heavy or bulky stuff around. It's basically a container with one wheel in front and two handles in back. You load things into the container...
Loppers are like big pruning shears with long handles. I use them to cut thick branches that my regular pruners can't handle. They have two main parts, the cutting head and the long handles. The...
Hand pruners are tools used for cutting small branches and stems on plants. They're like scissors made specially for gardening jobs. Most hand pruners have two short blades that come together to make...
Garden soil is more than just dirt; it’s a rich mix of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and tiny living things that help plants grow. It provides a home for roots and holds nutrients that...