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Top 10 Gardening Tools

Updated : December 18, 2014

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Here is a list of the top 10 gardening tools you should have in your shed.Hand trowels are a gardening staple. They can be used to dig holes, transplant seedlings, pull weeds and plant bulbs. All gardens require water. Whether you are using your hose for drip irrigation or just attaching a soaker nozzle, a… Click here to read more…

The Easy Digger

Updated : November 7, 2014

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The Easy Digger

The Easy Digger gets a big thumbs up from Mike McGroarty! I first came across this handy gardening tool a number of years ago, then my Easy Digger somehow went missing as often happens with gardening tools.  At least my tools often go missing! Anyway, I really, really like the easy digger.  It is by… Click here to read more…

A Nifty Tool: The Gama Hoe

Updated : June 15, 2015

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  This little tool doesn’t really look like much, but this is one of the most amazing little tools that I’ve ever used for weeding.  You can even use it for digging small plants. It’s call a Gama Hoe.   This little Gama Hoe is my new best friend.     Where can you buy… Click here to read more…

How To Build a Plant Propagation Box

Updated : May 20, 2015

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How to Build a Plant Propagation Box for Rooting Cuttings. The plant propagation box that I am going to show you how to build in this video is really, really easy to build.  You can make it any size you want from a little tiny one and as large as you want.  You can use this box… Click here to read more…

Aluminun Plant Tags that Don’t Fade

Updated : November 21, 2014

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Aluminum plant tags that don’t fade really are permanent.  Most of us who garden and tag our plants for future reference learn pretty quickly that permanent markers are not as permanent as you think when out in the sun and other elements.  I’ve tried permanent markers, industrial markers, paint markers and even “plant” markers.  They… Click here to read more…

Clam Shell Air Propagator

Updated : August 17, 2019

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If you want to do something that’s really fun in your yard, give this a try. The art or technique of air propagating, commonly known as air layering, has been around for years. But my friend Hong has created a little plastic device that makes the process simple. Watch the video… Air-layering is a method of… Click here to read more…

Tree Stump Removal Tools

Updated : April 15, 2020

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This is the nursery spade I recommend. This is the spud bar I recommend.

Mantis Tiller Video

Updated : January 8, 2015

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I think I need therapy! and a new video for you. **********************Wanted!********************** You love to grow plants right? Right now is the ideal time to get set up so you can get paid for growing small plants at home. It’s a blast! http://freeplants.com/wanted.htm *************************************************** I think I need therapy because I just bought $2,921 worth… Click here to read more…

I Love My Mantis Tiller!

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Plans For A Potting Bench

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Complete Guides

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