Gardening Gear & Equipment

Sometimes, growing and maintaining a lush, green lawn can feel like a huge undertaking. Have you recently laid netting over the ground and want to mow but don’t know if that’s a good idea? Will the netting damage your lawn mower? Well, we’ve done some research and have the answers. Let’s discuss! Generally, as long …

Figuring out how to keep your grass properly mowed can be a real hassle sometimes. Do you not want to purchase a lawn mower but instead try renting but have no idea how much it will cost? Is this even possible? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss! …

Every homeowner is always looking for ways to make their lawn mower more efficient. It often makes them wonder how they can make these machines run faster. After some research, we found a few tips to help ensure a mower cuts your lawn quicker. Sadly, there isn’t a single miracle cure to make every mower …

Figuring out how to maintain and operate garden equipment can be tricky if you’re new to it. Do you need to fill the gas tank on your lawn mower but have no idea where to get fuel? Luckily, we’ve done extensive research into this topic and have the answers. Let’s check them out below! In …

Storing your gardening equipment can feel like a real hassle at times. Do you ever want to keep your lawn mower outside versus the garage/shed but don’t know if it can handle rain? What about super hot and cold temperatures? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have the answers here for you. Let’s discuss …

For the best looking lawn on the block, you’ll need a lawnmower with sharp blades that slice through grass with ease. But what angle should you use when sharpening your blades? We’ve researched this conundrum, and here’s what you need to know: When you sharpen your lawnmower blades, follow the pre-existing angle of the blade. …

Would you like to know the best time to remove the netting from your new grass? Well, we have researched this topic and have answers for you. Knowing when to pull the net from fresh grass is essential to ensure you don’t damage your lawn. When growing a lawn from seeds, you should remove the …

Finding new ways to make your gardening efficient can feel impossible at times. Do you want to try spreading topsoil with a spreader but have no idea if it will work? Well, we’ve done extensive research into this very question and have the answer for you. Let’s get into it below. If you need to …

Getting to know your landscaping equipment can be quite an undertaking. Do you have a John Deere riding mower you’ve recently purchased and wonder how long it will last? What about older machines? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and have all of the answers. Let’s get right into it below. In general, you can …

Getting to know and understand the ground in your garden can feel impossible at times. Do you live somewhere with clay soil and don’t know whether you can compact it or not? Well, we’ve done extensive research into this topic and have the answer here for you. Let’s check it out below! Yes, you can …

Growing indoor plants can be challenging if you don’t have the right lights and equipment. Floor lamps can make for great supplemental lighting if you don’t have access to a lot of natural light in your home. But which floor lamps are the best for indoor plants? We have researched some of the best brands, …

You are probably wondering how to tell which side of your lawn mower blade is up. We have researched all about lawn mower blades for you. In order to figure out which side of a lawn mower blade is up, you should be able to recognize what side of the blade is sharp and which …

If your lawn mower begins to blow white smoke, the chances are that something is going on with the lawn mower’s engine. But what types of problems will cause this type of issue? We have looked into the most common reasons for this. In this post, we will discuss how they can be fixed and …

Like most indoor plants, fiddle leaf figs require light to thrive and flourish. However, sometimes your home or apartment may not be a great source of sufficient sunlight. You’ll be happy to know that there are light sources available for you. What are the sources? Indoor grow lights. In this post, we will cover the …

Untreated, natural wood is an excellent material to use in your garden. But, if you are in search of long-lasting results, you probably wonder how to protect the wood in flower boxes and raised garden beds. We’ve researched wood preservatives to get the answer for you. Protect the wood used for planters by using: Natural …

Gardening by using a planter box in your yard or on your deck or patio means that your entire family can reap the benefits of totally organic vegetables. Maybe you’ve built the planter box already, or perhaps you’ve purchased a pre-built box in unfinished wood. Now you want that wood to look gorgeous and last …

When it comes to gardening, few things are as important as fertilizer. Fertilizer is an integral part of creating a successful and thriving garden. But choosing the best fertilizer can be difficult. There are lots of varieties and options on the market. What makes a fertilizer good depends on the plant variety and the nutrients …

A garden looks its best when the flowers are in full bloom. But in order to get gorgeous colorful blooms, the environmental conditions and plant nutrition have to be just right. With the help of some fertilizer, you can make your flowers healthy and show off full blooms. But what kind of fertilizer is best …

If you are trying to grow the most fabulous pumpkin this year, you probably already know that pumpkins are heavy feeders. Nurture your pumpkin patch by fertilizing the soil weekly throughout the growing season. Since you will also be watering thirsty pumpkins regularly (at least 1-inch of water per week), using a liquid fertilizer is …

There’s no denying that sunflowers are bright, beautiful flowers that bring cheer to wherever they’re planted. Planters are an excellent way to keep your flowers contained, incorporate versatility into your garden, and showcase some of your favorites. There are a few different varieties of sunflowers available. Dwarf sunflowers have smaller seeds than tall sunflowers, resulting …

The balcony is one of the best areas to place plants. A balcony garden livens up a space that would otherwise be plain and boring. Be the envy of your neighbors with a bright and lively balcony garden.  The biggest consideration when choosing balcony garden containers is space. Since balconies generally have limited space, it’s …

A garden kneeler is an essential piece of equipment for gardeners that want a comfortable way to work in the garden. Garden kneelers can double as both a pad to kneel on when working close to the ground as well as a seat to sit on. As an added bonus, garden kneelers often include several …

Garden season is gearing up and maybe your hunt for garden gear is too. One of the handiest things to have in your garden is a kneeler. These small benches are good for keeping you out of the dirt, giving you a stable surface to work on, a few pockets for your tools, and on …

Garden shears are an essential part of any gardener’s toolbox. But you need to make sure you’re using the right tool for the job. Shears can be for pruning, lopping branches, thinning bonsais, and even cutting branches. They come with different types of blades too, so whether you’re using needle-nose shears, an anvil shear, or …

Garden kneelers can be a real godsend in the garden. They keep you from sinking into the soil and often provide handles for a little leverage when it’s time to stand up again. Many will offer pockets to a few gardening tools and can often be flipped over to use as a bench as well …

Embracing and celebrating your inner green thumb is made even easier when you have the best garden tables for plants. There is an array of various types of tables that elevate gardening indoors or outdoors, whether you need a table for showing off plants, potting, pruning, or doing some essential garden maintenance. You will want …

Heat lamps are, quite possibly, one of the best inventions for gardeners to date. These nifty little lights allow growers to cultivate their young and delicate plants indoors by subbing in for natural light. They provide just the right light spectrums to enable plants to thrive while also stimulating photosynthesis. Using heat lamps allows families …

Maintaining a lush and healthy lawn requires routine mowing, in addition to fertilizing, soil aeration, adequate watering, and sun. If you have a yard that is a minimum of half of an acre or more, it may be to your benefit to invest in a riding lawnmower. This may leave you wondering how much a …

Picture it: early spring. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and your grass? It’s brown and dry. You, my friend, skipped putting that dethatching rake to use, didn’t you? If you don’t know what a dethatching rake is, let me spill the beans on this handy tool. It removes thatch from your lawn. Yeah, okay, …

Keeping sharp blades on your lawnmower is a simple way to get a clean cut on your lawn. Do you have a problem with your mower ripping up chunks of your sod? Having a sharper blade is an excellent way to fix that problem! So let’s say you’re interested in having that done, how would …

Garden shears are a sturdy cutting tool. They are used in the garden for medium-duty cutting jobs, precisely cutting stems and branches that are 3/4 inches to one inch thick. The best garden shears cut cleanly, rather than smashing, and damaging the plant. Garden shears are stronger and sharper than scissors, and there are generally …

When it comes to lawn care there are many great debates, but chief among them is whether or not you should mow wet grass. So, should you? In short: it depends. You should only consider mowing wet grass if you have very sharp blades on your lawnmower. Cutting a wet lawn with dull blades tears the …

Whether you only experience the summer season for a few months out of the year or you live in a climate that is summer-like all year round, you know the importance of good outdoor storage. There are so many things that need to stay outside, and it’s important that each has protection from the elements. …

Pumice, a porous volcanic rock, works great as a soil conditioner. Since it’s porous, it can help retain nutrients, increase aeration and drainage in the soil, and will not decompose over time so it gets optimal usage. Using pumice in your garden will improve the soil. Online shopping allows making decisions to be much easier. …

If you want to create a living wall, or just decorate using wall planters, you have to take weight into account. In this post, we’ve put together a selection of small lightweight planters that can do the job while keeping your wall safe. Installing a vertical garden is a wonderful way to grow all of …

Wondering where to store your favorite gardening tools? An affordable and easy-to-implement solution would be a large storage box. And fortunately, you can shop for some great ones online! While you can certainly store your gardening gear in the garage or shed, there’s nothing quite like a large outdoor storage box that you place right …

You already know just how much we love vertical gardens here but what about an easy way to set up one from scratch? That’s where stackable planters enter the stage. These are easy-to-use ready-made systems of planters that allow you to create a vertical garden from scratch. If you’re considering adding a small tower of …

Installing a vertical garden is an easy way to grow an abundance of plants and flowers in a small space. Outdoors, your plants will have access to the sun to provide them with energy to make food. But what about if you want to grow full sun plants indoors? A grow light system solves the …