Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...

Let’s start with the basics. A hand pruner is used to prune small branches up to an inch in diameter. If you are left-handed be sure that the pruner can accommodate you. If your hand is small, try ...

Key Takeaways Garden tools should be stored indoors for the winter to keep them in good condition.Thoroughly clean, dry, oil, ...

It’s amazing how much easier gardening can be when you use the right tools for the job. Through a lot of trial and error and advice from other professional ...

Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier, avoid unpleasant tasks and even grow crops indoors over winter. And we ...

With cold weather closing in and fall yard tasks complete, it's about time to hang up the garden tools for the season—but not before you winterize them. Doing thorough maintenance now will save you ...

Whether you’re a novice gardener or have a green thumb, the right tools are essential for a seamless and pain-free gardening experience. Plus, many tried-and-true basics, like a spade and shovel, are ...

The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...

Gardening often involves a set of basic tools you’re already familiar with, but there are many unusual tools that can make your time outside easier and more enjoyable.