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Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your gardening.

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Fall Fertilizing: Essential Tips to Make Your Yard Grow

Read this guide to learn why autumn is the best time of year to fertilize your yard.
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Best Tools for Shrub Pruning

Technique matters for shrub pruning, but so do the tools. Here's a quick review of the best tools for shrub pruning to promote plant health.
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The 5 Best Indoor Plants (2023 Review)

Indoor plants provide a splash of color and life to any space. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best indoor plants on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
S21 E17, Kevin O'Connor, Jenn Nawada, and Lee Gilliam discuss outdoor tool maintenance
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Simple Guide To Outdoor Tool Maintenance

Identify the most helpful outdoor tools and learn how to maintain them year-round with help from This Old House's landscaping experts.
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Best Expandable Garden Hoses

Need a hose that can go everywhere without weighing you down or catching on corners? Read our review of the best expandable garden hoses.
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10 Smart Tools for Your Next DIY Project

A new crop of warm-weather problem-solvers for your home.
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How to Maintain Bypass Pruners

Ask This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada explains what should be done to maintain a set of bypass pruners and why it matters.
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Best Garden Rakes of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)

In this comprehensive review and buying guide, our team tests and ranks today's best garden rakes to help you find the perfect fit.
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5 Best Electric Tillers (2024 Guide)

An electric tiller can help you start a new garden or tend to a current one. This review examines the best electric tillers. 
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What Is It? | Red Plastic Ball

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some fruit with the guys, sort of
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Add Curb Appeal With a Hellstrip Garden

Turn the struggling ribbon of lawn between the sidewalk and the street into a glorious garden with tough, easy-care plants
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Everything You Need To Know About Pruning and Dividing Plants

From daylilies to hydrangeas, here's our best pro advice to help you snip back and multiply your garden staples with confidence.
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All About Victorian Garden Urns That Spice up a Yard

Victorian garden urns are a great way to add classic charm to your yard. This guide will teach you how to choose and use them in your decor.

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