Anthropologists often say that humankind went “from bow to hoe” when switching from hunting and gathering to growing food. Garden hoes were probably the first gardening tools, made from sticks, ...

Whether you plant a small flower garden or fields of vegetables, a garden hoe will come in handy every time you work with soil. This versatile tool features a durable blade (sometimes referred to as a ...

Using a garden hoe allows you to pull weeds while standing up, saving your back and allowing you to clear a larger area in less time. By running a hoe over your garden on a regular basis, you can ...

Gardening can be an enriching hobby with delicious rewards, but before you begin, you have to prepare your soil for planting. Earth is packed with essential nutrients that plants need to grow, but the ...

The war on weeds starts early in the growing season for most gardening enthusiasts. Weeds seem to grow huge without any encouragement at all, while flowers and tomatoes seem to need perfect conditions ...

ASK any gardener worth their salt if they have their own particular favourites when it comes to garden tools, and the answer will almost always be a resounding yes. For some, the tool in question ...

COLIN CAMPBELL: Garden tools come in many shapes, sizes and varieties and I guess the most commonly used will be the digging and cultivating implements. Now most gardeners have got the basic rake, ...