December 18th, 2006 . by kent
Uses:
- Weeding
- Cultivating
- Working the soil
Just like a normal garden cultivator, a wheel cultivator will help you remove weeds and cultivate the soil. However, their special design gives you extra flexibility and control when working in the garden.
Popularity: 75% [?]
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent

Knowing the quality of your soil can really take the guess work out of gardening. With an electronic soil tester, you can quickly and efficiently test pH, soil moisture, and total combined nitrogen, phosphorous and potash levels. Some electronic soil testers will also give you a light intensity reading. This will help you locate your plants where they will get enough light to grow and thrive.
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent

Vertical grow bags are fantastic gardening gadgets that allow you to grow both vegetables and ornamental plants in a small space. If you live in an apartment with a small patio, grow bags like the award winning Topsy Turvy Planter will allow you to garden, even if you have virtually no space.
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent

Garden stools allow you to work in your garden while seated in comfortable position. They are handy for older gardeners who tire after kneeling for long periods of time. You can save both your back and your knees with a garden stool.
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent
There are many garden weeders now available on that market that claim be more effective than you common hoe or trowel for weeding. There are indeed a few garden tools out there that work very well for those tough weeds.

Try out Grandpa’s weeder, which has been around since 1913.
Another good option is a corkscrew weeder. These tools are designed to dig deep into the soil and pull out the weed by the root.

Popularity: 64% [?]
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent

Uses:
- Filtering and cleaning soil, compost, gravel, etc.
- Spreading small quantities of seeds, fertilizers, etc.
Garden sieves are very handy pieces of equipment that will improve the quality of your soil, compost etc. Look for garden sieves that fit directly over your wheelbarrow. You can remove sticks, rocks, etc. from your soil or compost with a garden sieve. High quality plastic sieves won’t rust and will last a long time.
Popularity: 67% [?]
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December 18th, 2006 . by kent

Uses:
- Weeding
- Cutting
- Digging holes for transplanting
A Japanese Hori-Hori knife is sort of a mixture between a trowel and a multi-purpose knife. The blade is concave like a trowel so it’s suitable for digging and weeding, and because it has a nice sharp blade, you can cut anything from garden twine to vines with it.
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