Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases. Disinfecting ...

Mini chainsaws are simple tools that take the hard work out of cutting wood. They're ideal for gardeners with limited mobility or strength, or those who have a lot of pruning or wood chopping to do.

Apples are a delicious fruit loved by many people, so it's hardly surprising that they're a popular backyard fruit tree. There are many apple varieties you can grow that are great for snacking — ...

The holiday season is made more beautiful by the special plants that we use to decorate our homes. Poinsettias, Thanksgiving and Christmas cactuses and small, potted Christmas trees all play an ...

If you’re passionate about maintaining a neat and attractive garden, a pole saw is a must-have tool. This saw is affixed to an extended pole, enabling the user to trim high branches without requiring ...

The best pole saws can be used for a lot more than trimming branches in the backyard. The top battery- and gas-powered saws will also help you clear trails, remove brush, cut shooting lanes on a ...

Look at me, being a virtual fount of knowledge today. Did you know that if you are part of a group doing beautification projects in Dallas, you can borrow the city’s tools? Now, this isn’t to say you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Manual yard work is strenuous and tedious, but it can be made easier using specialized tools. Some automatic power tools cost hundreds to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pruning saws come in many shapes, but they all have one thing in common: They are all saws. Manual or not; gas, battery, and corded; ...

A large tree blocks a Palo Alto street after a wind storm. Courtesy Carol Hubenthal. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...