A spacious garden can be a joy to behold, but caring for it often requires more than basic equipment. Here, I’ll walk you through a selection of highly effective tools, adding depth to each ...

Whatever their shape or purpose, garden tools extend some part of your body and multiply the strength applied. For instance, if you squeeze your fingers together and cup your hand slightly, you have ...

Gardening doesn’t have to drain your wallet—especially when you know which affordable tools truly deliver. Whether you’re ...

If you're hoping to plant a veggie or flower garden this year, there's no time like the present to start prepping. Even if you aren't ready to break ground yet, investing in some quality gardening ...

Discover the essential gardening tools for running a small-scale farm, including walk-behind tractors, European hand tools, and the modern wheel hoe. Imagine you finally have some land and you’re ...

When you choose the right tools and equipment, you will not need to buy or source many items at all. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and ...

Gardening is not for sissies, but as Baby Boomers age, it’s getting easier. From kneepads for arthritic joints to lightweight ladders and carts for ache-prone backs, there are a growing number of ...

Wood handles on tools can degrade over time, becoming splintery and rough (blisters are bad enough when you’re raking; you ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Cleaning rust off garden tools before winter can save you money by helping your tools last longer. Here's how to do it the ...