It’s never too early to start thinking about spring — and that is doubly true where fall bulb planting is concerned. If you want to make sure that your bulbs fare well over the winter and grow nicely in springtime, then there are a few best practices you’ll need to know. Here are the top tips
Continue reading »Auger maintenance is simple enough that it’s often overlooked. However, anyone who does a lot of gardening knows garden tool care and maintenance is the best way to help ensure your tools not only work well, but last for years to come. With augers, regular maintenance means the blades will likely stay sharp, perfectly aligned and properly attached
Continue reading »Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach — and nothing makes a beach trip better than having everything you need on hand. When you’re soaking up sun this season, what should you bring with you? To save you the trouble of having to think through options, here’s a roundup of must-haves to remember
Continue reading »When you’re planting, whether it’s seed or a tree or a small container plant, digging the right hole is critical. Below, we’ll discuss the best methods for digging holes, and which type of hole should be dug for each type of plant. These easy gardening tips can help your garden thrive. Use the Right Tools
Continue reading »Shady lawns can be difficult to landscape without the right plants. Homeowners and gardeners who have shady properties must be careful to pick plants that can grow under these challenging conditions. Not all shade is created equal. Some properties are only shady at certain times of the day, while others are shady from morning to
Continue reading »A soil auger is a handy tool to have for lots of reasons. You’ll find that there are several ways that these tools let you get more done in the garden — while saving you time, money and strain on your hands and back. Here are some auger tips, along with some of the top
Continue reading »If you’re new to gardening, then you’re probably wondering where to get started. Spring can often be a hectic time of year — so many tasks to do and only so much time to get them done. That’s why we’ve created this list of essential spring gardening tips. Follow this list so that your springtime gardening
Continue reading »There are certain home gardening tips that all gardeners need to know. Chief among them are tips for transferring starter plants outdoors, whether those plants are from the greenhouse or plants that you started yourself. These tips apply to both vegetables and flowers — any annuals that you would plant in spring. Use these tips as a
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A power earth auger is a handy tool to have, particularly for professionals, people who do a lot of DIY landscaping, or those who are looking for an easier alternative to a shovel or post hole digger. These are tools that anyone can use — from homeowners to professional landscapers and maintenance crews. Anyone who needs a
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In honor of Giving Tuesday this year, Greg Niewold and the rest of the Power Planter team want to take a moment to share what this family-run business does for their local community. Making charitable donations means a lot at Power Planter, but helping those in need during the holiday season means a whole lot
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