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5 Cool Tools to Make Gardening Easier

What you can do: Kill poison ivy dead, wipe out weeds fast, and more with these expert-recommended additions to your toolshed.

The Nickel Pincher: Save Money, Support Your Plants

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5 Classic Weed Killers Due for a Comeback

What you can do: Instead of chemicals and gas-powered gadgets, try a retro approach to weeding that’s better for the environment and healthier for you.

Fall Pruning: Don't Do It!

What you can do: Put the pruning equipment away until midwinter, and focus on removing dead and ground-level branches.

5 Great Gardening Tools for Women

What you can do: Look for gardening tools made with quality steel, smaller handles, and adjustable features if standard models aren't comfortable for you.

Garden Yoga: 6 Poses to Rejuvenate Your Body During the Growing Season

What you can do: Use props like a bench or your garden rake to stretch your way into more comfortable gardening.

Other Ways to Whack Weeds

What you can do: Edge your yard with a spade or some other gasoline-free alternative to weed-whacker type string trimmers.

The Nickel Pincher: 6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Garden Tools in Great Shape

What you can do: Protect your garden tools against the elements with proper storage, a little oil, and a daily sharpening.

9 Farm Tools That Belong in Your Backyard

What you can do: Be more efficient in the garden by tapping the right farm tools for your needs. They might just be the best gardening tools you've ever owned!