Give that gardening dad more power for Father's Day
I surveyed a number of ladies about their favorite gardening tools for a Mother's Day story, and I decided to do the same with the guys I know. Unlike the women, who tended toward gloves, small ergonomic tools and after-gardening hand creams, the guys tended toward items that are, well, more powerful. It breaks up the soil nicely, creates the exact size hole I need, and I can do it standing up ⦠really saves my back. Hubby Rick's favorite tool, which he has nicknamed "The Jaws of Death," is sold at home supply stores as the Black and Decker Alligator Lopper. "Much quieter, too, and you don't have to deal with gas, oil and all the mess of a chainsaw. "I like to attach an auger to my cordless drill," says Earl Poppell, a college chum and flower gardener. If he's anything like my husband, he buys whatever he thinks he needs, so coming up with gift ideas can be difficult. "It's perfect for digging holes for all the 4-inch annuals I plant.
Tampa Tribune on 11.06.10 | File Under Gardening | CommentsGardening Tools – Know Where To Find The Best Bet On These ...
There are many hoes that have long handles such as drawing hoes, digging hoes, Dutch hoes, or triangle hoes. If you know which tools to use for gardening it can also make visiting a garden shop to buy tools easier. Here are a few tips on how to choose the perfect gardening tools. You will be able to choose the perfect tools as you learn the art of gardening. Gardening vegetables becomes easier and more fun when you have the right tools. Any gardener may need at least three different types of hoes. You can purchase the other types of hoes when you are more adept with your gardening skills. The first thing you need to do is choose a spade for digging holes and cultivating your garden. It is a good idea to use ones that have wood handles, as the metal can get cold when gardening in the winter....
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