Garden Tool Buyer’s Resource

Gardens just don’t have to be in the ground. Did you know that? Well, apparently it’s true. Want to save space, don’t have a yard, or really just want to throw your fist in the face of any traditional gardening ground rules? Well, feel free to. There’s a DVD that will tell you how to do exactly that.

The How to Build a Vertical Garden DVD takes you step by step through this process. A number of plants, vegetables, and fruits can be grown this way. You won’t have to hurt your back bending over all the time, and will still have the taste and quality of a high tech garden. Everybody wins, and you have an original, not traditional garden. Sounds good to me.

Everybody loves a good hummingbird feeder in the backyard. It’s true. These birds are interesting to watch and can really bring a sense of calm to someone. Maybe it’s because of how they seem to just hover, even while their wings are moving so fast. In any case, this Hummingbird Feeder Kit will not only make an excellent gift, but it can really help boost the appearance of your lawn or garden – and not just in an aesthetic sense either. Gardens that receive regular visits from hummingbirds produce bigger fruit, more fruit, and are just generally more productive. In essence, it improves focus all across the board.

This hummingbird feeder in particular is really cool, it’s built specifically to cater towards the hummingbird and to leave insects, squirrels and other animals left behind. It is also made from the highest grade of FDA approved plastic – meaning that hummingbirds will always be protected from any chemical exposure. Cleaning this feeder in particular is a breeze as well. Everything has been thought of and taken care of in making this product.

Whether or not you pronounce the “H” in “herb” bears little meaning on the feeling of satisfaction you will receive when you always have fresh herbs around. This Kitchen Herb Garden Seed Mat is simple: add soil, water, and presto – you have a garden. Once these mats are planted, all you have to do is relax while your garden grows. Relaxing is an outstanding feature– it’s always good to have a garden grown while you just enjoy yourself in modern day life.

Kitchen Herbs included:
Chives
Marjoram
Summer Savory
Parsley
Thyme
Sweet Basil

Let’s face it: your lawn gets walked on repeatedly. Whether it’s while mowing, the kids playing around or just guests walking up to your front door, all of this action on the lawn can have significant effects on the health and appearance of your grass. Hence, it is vital that the soil continues to receive the proper nutrients in order to keep it healthy and strong.

A perfect way to keep your lawn aerated and healthy is a pair of lawn areator shoes. These sandals easily fit over your shoes, and the long spikes on the bottom will penetrate deep into the soil. This creates air pockets in compacted soil, meaning there’s more room for the soil to breathe. In turn, it’s easier for water and nutrients to reach down into the roots of the soil, ensuring a healthy lawn.

It’s a pretty cool product, and it’s something that isn’t time consuming to do. You could even strap these sandals on your feet while you’ve got your mower out. Essentially, it would be doing two jobs at once. Perfect.

Using dry fertilizer can sometimes be sort of an ordeal. Spreading Diatomaceous Earth for example, can take a lot of time and care to ensure that the job gets done properly. However, with the purchase of a Manual Hand Duster, this process can become a little bit easier.

Lightweight and not bulky, this duster features a hand crank that allows an even flow of material over plants, lawns, trees, or even produce. Couple this hand duster with a 5 pound bag of diatomaceous earth, and you’ve got yourself a party. Diatomaceous earth is a natural pesticide that is safe for your friends, family, and pets. The two items combined are a winning combination. This way, you can rest assured that your lawn and garden will have that natural beauty, free of toxins and harmful chemical pesticides.

ceramic compost crock

A compost crock is such an excellent thing to have around the house. This holiday season, when you are looking for new gift ideas, consider a cermaic white compost crock.

This compost crock has a carbon filter (as to prevent any gnarly smells coming out), and holds 1 gallon of material. At $39.99, it’s a small price to pay for the amount of convenience this provides. As one cooks, they can just throw food scraps and peelings in the compost crock and then take it out to the compost pile or bin every few days. This means that if you want to enjoy a banana, go right ahead – and don’t worry about running outside immediately to toss it in the pile – just take it out there with some other stuff in a few days. Compost crocks are convenient, and an excellent tool for the fan of composting. The white ceramic will fit nicely in the kitchen as well. A compost crock as like this one makes an excellent gardening gift.

Rain water is a thing that many don’t realize can be saved and used for many different things. Think about it – rain water that falls off your roof typically just goes to waste. However, you can do something about it. By purchasing a Rain Water Diverter, you can channel the rain into a rain barrel, or reroute the rain water to anything else you feel might need watering, such as plants, ponds, areas of the lawn that don’t receive enough sun and even fountain basins.

A nice feature to this rain water diverter is that it can be flipped between on and off positions, meaning you can really regulate how and when you use the water. In addition, you can use it to prevent runoff and the erosion that occurs with it. Basically, it’s a way to preserve the sanctity of your lawn or garden and conserve and reuse a natural resource while doing so.

Prevent weeds from destroying your soil and your crops. Protect that which you have worked so hard to produce from the very start. By incorporating the use of the Weed Guard Plus, you can stop the spread of weeds right from the very start. The way it works is pretty simple: place the Weed Guard Plus down on the soil when you are planting. Cut holes in the material for any bulbs for anything you are going to lay down. It allows weeds not to be able to get a strong foothold in the soil, and will even boost your crop gain by up to 20%.

This product is also made from recycled cellulose fiber. This means that it eventually breaks down and does not release any harmful chemicals into the soil. In addition, since you only cut holes in the material for the plants/bulbs sunlight does not get to any other areas…thus further preventing the spread of weeds.

The Weed Guard Plus is a nice way to keep the beauty of your lawn and garden while still avoiding weed infestation. It breaks down without the aid of chemicals, and goes to the soil. All in all, it’s a positive situation.

Enhance the beauty of your lawn! You’ve spent countless hours in the garden, countless hours doing yard work, and you want to make sure that your lawn and garden looks phenomenal all day, every day. One nice addition you can bring to the table is this Rectangle Recycled Raised Bed Planter. Okay, so the advantages are obvious right from the get-go. It’s made from recycled polyethylene and wood fiber derived from a sustainable source. So you know it’s good for the environment. Not a bad start.

This planter is 6 inches in height, but if you really want to you can stack it to give more height to the garden. It’s easy to assemble – also a bonus if tools really aren’t your thing. If you can work with a screwdriver, hammer, mallet, and a tape measure then you will be good to go when it comes to putting this planter together.

Sharper mower blades are commonly overlooked on most household mowers – from gas to electric, to even reel mowers. More often than not, it seems as if people are just letting the blade go unsharpened for years over time. When you think about it, this is really funny, because the sharper the blade, the easier the lawn is to mow. Making the lawn easier to mow means…well, more time to work in the garden after you are done. Or, it could also mean a quicker time to a nice cold beverage. It’s a toss up depending on the individual.

Anyway, you work hard enough. Look into a Blade Sharpener to sharpen that lawnmower blade. It comes with a safety guard to make sure you won’t slice any part of your fingers off. Cutting is your enemy. Still, it’s probably a good idea to remove the blade from the mower first and follow safety guidelines anyway.

Proper aeration of your lawn is important. It’s a way to make sure your soil is receiving the proper nutrients and water. As a result, you will find that your lawn will maintain a healthier appearance, and will certainly be the envy of all those in the neighborhood.

There is a lawn aerating tool available that, constructed from durable steel, will last for ages. It is easy to use, just poke it in the ground, hold onto the handles, and stomp down. Easy enough. You will notice a healthier lawn in no time.

It’s perfect to make sure that your lawn looks as beautiful as your know it can look. With tools like this, it’s nice to know that all the work and effort you put in to your lawn and garden can be nicely rewarded.

This manual water pump works quickly and efficiently. Even if you were on a sinking ship, you would want to have one of these babies aboard. It can crank out 40 to 90 gallons of water per minute, and sets up quickly as well. You don’t need any priming, and there’s no starter plug or spark plugs. Plus, it moves high volumes of water at low RPMs.

Think about this manual water pump, and then think about cleaning out a rain barrel. You could accomplish the task in no time. This can help you a lot also when you are gardening or doing lawn work in places that might be hard to reach when using a traditional water pump…forget about extra extension cords, ventilation or anything of the like. Just some natural power from your arm, and you are good to go. Truly a great find.

It’s important to protect your hands while working in the lawn or garden. You certainly don’t want any harm to come to them, and the less you can get stuck with things (roots, thorns, etc) or get your hands really dirty, the better off you are. There is an easy solution for both problems. Made from possibly the most rapidly renewable source on the planet, the Men’s Bamboo Nitrile Gardening Gloves are an excellent way to get lawn and garden work done – from heavy duty work to just some simple pruning and shearing.

These gloves are cooler than cotton or polyester and are very breathable. There’s also a nitrile coated layer that gives a lot of gripping power to the gardener as well. The gloves will not retain mold as will cotton gloves, so you can be sure that they will last for a long time. Environmentally friendly and extra durable, these are an excellent addition to your lawn and garden tools.

Killing weeds by zapping them? No, it’s not some sort of crazy sci-fi related technique. It’s a new way to attack weeds right at the source, stopping normal plant functions and killing the weed at the root. The Electric Weed Zapper is a pretty unique invention in that sense. It is able to kill the weed at the root by using thermogenic energy.

The process is simple: place the weed zapper on top of the weed that you wish to destroy. Press it down. Let it stay down 3 seconds for normal size weeds, or 8 seconds for really big ones. And there you go. No harmful chemicals, you can be weed specific and target individual weeds as well – this is nice because it means you don’t run the risk of killing surrounding plants, as you do if you are using a spray or chemical weed killer.

Also, let’s be honest…the concept of a weed zapper is just cool. For women, it’s a perfect way to get your husband out there zapping weeds…guys will love this tool. It’s only 6 pounds so no worries in regards to heavy lifting. Just pick this weed zapper up and reclaim yourself as king of the garden.

Who needs to shower indoors anyway? That’s right, there’s a Portable Solar Garden Shower available for your every day needs. It’s a nice alternative to those of you who want to embrace your inner hippie, because well…at least in this case you are showering. Of course, the neighbors might be a little apprehensive at first when you set this shower up. Possible suggestions include setting it up in the backyard, near a pool, next to your RV camper or maybe you just feel like showering outside (swimsuits suggested).

Here’s how it works: a base tank on the shower holds water than can be heated by the sun in as little as two hours. After the water is heated, it’s a quick flick of a switch and you’ve got an all natural, soothing shower. The water is warm as well…reaching temperatures of about 86 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s a nice alternative, and certainly good for those of you who enjoy spending time outdoors. On the other hand, if you’ve just always wanted to take a shower in your backyard then go ahead…just make sure you are out of the view of your neighbors first.

The birdhouse – it’s commonly better to buy one than to start a DIY style project. For those who aren’t totally savvy when it comes to a table saw and various other construction projects, this is a great Screech Owl & Bird House. It’s made from cedar and has a nice green roof.

It will look great in your lawn or garden and can really make a wonderful gift for some of us who aren’t very good when it comes to well…building things. At 9.75 inches wide x 10.5 inches long x 15.25 inches tall, it’s a perfect comfy home for the screech owl or any bird, and it will be a nice addition to the yard. If you know someone who wants a birdhouse, this is a fantastic gift idea.

Save your lawn from annoying mosquitoes and other assorted pests. With this Sprinkler Pest Control System you can fight the battle (and win it) all by hooking this set up to your home’s lawn sprinkler system. It’s a pretty easy add on as well…just add on to your water piping – there’s not a lot of unnecessary plumbing and to-it-yourself style of projects for this pest control system.

The treatments for the lawn are all environmentally friendly, and there are different treatments to choose from. It’s just a simple change of a bottle if you are looking for controlling a different pest. Or, it can be also used to apply fertilizer to the lawn.

So let’s get this straight, there is an easy way to either control pests, or to fertilize the lawn? Count me in!

Looks can be deceiving. This planter appears to be made from granite. It’s not though. It’s all high density polyethylene. Therefore, this Square Raised Bed Planter is lightweight and can withstand harsh sunlight. It’s double coated, so it won’t chip, peel or crack.

Nobody likes to be messing with placing heavy granite bricks on top of one another all day. There are four interlocking modules included, and 18” spikes to nail this down to the ground. This planter can withstand a weight of up to 200 lbs as well, so you don’t have to be paranoid about people sitting on it.

Basically, it’s a wonderful addition to a lawn or garden, and it is a lot more convenient than going through the trouble of trying to find granite bricks, carrying them back to the house, carrying them back to the perfect spot in the yard, and then trying to get them set up in such a fashion that it looks perfect.

The weeds have to be assassinated. There’s no arguing, there’s no doubt about it. You must get your game face on and eliminate any weeds that stand in your way from the perfect garden. You spend so much time on beautifying your lawn or garden that weeds simply have no place. As with any method of extermination, some things work better than others. With the Weed Pharm Organic Weed Killer you can rid yourself of any pesky weeds with an organic killer made from 200 grain vinegar. In addition, this organic weed killer fully breaks down in the soil, so you aren’t leaving any harmful, bothersome chemicals behind (you won’t leave any weeds behind either. They will all be dead, for that matter).

This bottle also comes with a spray applicator, so you can have total control over where your organic spray is headed. This herbicide is natural, and has in addition been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s non-selective so you need to be careful what you are spraying on, but truth be told…it is a safe, chemical free, all natural way to take care of weeds in your lawn or garden. Restore beauty and health back to all you have worked so hard for.

Herb gardens are an excellent way to delve into a healthy gardening hobby. You can find personal herb gardens such as this one which have everything you need to grow thyme, lavender, and oregano. The tray is 13 inches of galvanized steel, so it can sit nicely on a windowsill, table, or even countertop. Everything is included form seeds to soil, all you need is water and sunlight.

It’s a great gift for kids, or just a great way to get some people to gain interest in gardening. Not to mention you will have an endless supply of these three herbs at your disposal.