Since humankind moved from hunting and gathering to an agricultural society, we've been using rudimentary hoe-like implements to ease the labor of growing plants from seed. Over the millennia, this ...

Putting it to the test Hand weeding half of a 10-by-20-feet garden took Wirecutter staffer Sebastian Compagnucci around 15 minutes, whereas using a stirrup hoe on the other half took seven minutes.

And of late, lithium battery-powered garden tools have also seen a lot of growth ... Whether you’re a backyard gardener or a ...

A hula hoe, also known as a stirrup weeder ... This double-sided ambidextrous garden tool can be used for planting, weeding, and digging, and includes a measurement scale along the side to ...

Peoria's Community Engagement division launches a Tool Lending Center with garden and yard tools for residents to borrow at ...

After much research, I found a smart gardening tool for people who want to grow their own hanging baskets, herb gardens or vegetable patches in the comfort of their homes. Enter: Click & Grow.

Gloves can also make it easier to grip gardening tools or heavy bags of mulch. Check out our guide to the best gardening gloves to find the ones that suit your needs. Extra protection from the ...

Members of Redditch Rotary and Redditch Kingfisher Rotary Clubs have joined forces to support the Tools With A Mission ...

Another tip for protecting hand tools while they’re stored over the winter is to apply a thin layer of oil on the metal parts to reduce the chances of rusting. Linseed oil, motor oil or a special tool ...

Garden and outdoors Test lab reviews of the best gardening tools and gadgets, plus our expert recommendations on the top fruit and veg varieties to grow, all based on our exclusive plant trial results ...

But you need the right gardening tools for the job. A trusty pair of gardening gloves can help protect your hands from soil, debris, thorns, and chemicals. The best gardening gloves keep your ...

The dismantled bits are now in the hands of a local blacksmith – who will then turn them into gardening tools or jewelry. Mayor Quinton Lucas was at the event. In a post on X, he wrote ...