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7 gardening tools you didn’t know you needed
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you enjoy planting outdoors, these are the gardening tools you didn’t know you needed — but should be using right now.
How to sharpen pruning shears in 7 simple steps
By Katie Mortram published
With regular use, blades on pruning shears dull. Here’s how to sharpen pruning shears to get them working as good as new.
How to care for succulents and keep them alive
By Katie Mortram last updated
Need to know how to care for succulents? Here, we breakdown exactly what you need to do to help your plants thrive.
How to care for an orchid and make it thrive all year long
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you love orchids but struggle to keep them alive, follow these five easy steps
5 ways to prepare your garden tools for spring
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You can’t have the best looking garden without the best tools. Here’s how to prepare your garden tools for spring and keep them in great shape.
Here’s why you shouldn’t rake your leaves — according to an expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Raking leaves in your yard may be a nuisance, but experts say fallen leaves can actually be good for your lawn.
How to grow garlic in 6 simple steps
By Katie Mortram last updated
Want to learn how to grow garlic? Here, we take you through the whole process, including when it’s best to plant garlic.
I used four different tools to get rid of leaves — here's what worked best
By Mike Prospero last updated
Over the years, I've tried four different tools to rake leaves. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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