A worn garden tool does not deserve a trip to the trash. Most tools fail because of small problems: a loose bolt, a rusty ...

In addition to picking plants you like and that thrive in your area (this map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture can help with the latter), these are the tools you’ll want to have handy: Pruning ...

A few high-quality, well-maintained tools are all a gardener needs. A garden spade, used for cutting soil and roots, should be sharpened on the inside of the blade. Bypass pruning shears are versatile ...