Spiderwort (Tradescantia) is a charming, old-fashioned plant that should be grown more often than it is. The plant is native to woodland areas and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil. It blooms best in partial shade, although it grows in full sun as long as the soil is … [Read more...]
Review: Suncast Deluxe “Hose Hangout” Hose Reel
By Stephanie Lezotte Judging by the thin wood panel bolted to my home’s siding near the garden spigot, I could tell this was the spot the previous homeowner installed a garden hose reel. Although I preferred a rolling reel in which I could hide the hose or a stationary reel … [Read more...]
Review: Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner
By Stephanie Lezotte After I retired my old hand pruner due to rust that had made them completely unusable, I purchased a Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner as a replacement set. This affordable (under $20) yet exceptionally well-made tool has delivered hours of easy, clean cuts. What … [Read more...]
Review: Gilmour Master Series Heavy-Duty Zinc Spray Nozzle / Garden Hose Sprayer
By Stephanie Lezotte In less than two years, I have broken not one, but two, Gilmour garden hose spray nozzles. Both developed leaks in the same seam on the top of the nozzle’s plastic housing. I sought a replacement—specifically NOT a Gilmour—and what did I end up buying? A … [Read more...]
Review: Greenscapes Landscape Fabric / Weed Blocker
By Stephanie Lezotte When tending to existing flower beds that hadn’t been weeded or mulched for two years, I relied heavily on landscape fabric. The beds were both neglected and fruitful, and since I prefer a minimalist approach to my yard, my goals were to reduce and … [Read more...]
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