Gardening Tools & Materials
Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your gardening.
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5 Best Insecticidal Soaps (2023 Guide)
Searching for the best insecticidal soap to safeguard your plants from invasive pests naturally? Our guide offers recommendations and tips.
Best Automatic Plant Waterers (2023 Guide)
Leaving your home doesn’t mean that you need a friend or family member to come over and care for your plants. Learn more in this article about the best automatic plant waterers.
6 Best LED Grow Lights (2023 Guide)
Having the right equipment to grow indoor plants is a big investment. In this review, we explore the best LED grow lights on the market.
Simple Guide to Outdoor Tool Maintenance
Kevin O’Connor and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada discuss outdoor tool maintenance with a landscaping pro.
5 Best Soaker Hoses (2023 Guide)
Using a soaker hose is a low-effort, low-impact way to keep your plants watered. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best soaker hoses on Amazon.
The 5 Best Raised Garden Beds (2023 Review)
If you love gardening but hate spending time on your knees, a raised garden bed might be the solution. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best raised garden beds on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
The 5 Best Grow Lights (2023 Review)
Grow lights are a useful option for gardeners who don’t have the space or climate to grow plants in natural sunlight. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best grow lights 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.
6 Best Potting Soils (2023 Guide)
Finding the right potting soil is essential to ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best potting soils out there to help you find the ideal option for your plants.
6 Best Garden Hoses (2023 Guide)
A garden hose makes it easy to water your lawn and plants and maintain your landscaping. In this guide, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the six best garden hoses on Amazon.
The 5 Best Wheelbarrows (2023 Review)
Able to haul everything from plant debris to construction supplies, a sturdy wheelbarrow is a must-have gardening tool. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best wheelbarrows on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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.
5 Best Expandable Garden Hoses (2023 Guide)
Expandable garden hoses do all of the work of a traditional hose, but they shrink down into lightweight, portable tubes for easy storage. In this review, we take a close look at the best expandable garden hoses on the market help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
10 Smart Tools for Your Next DIY Project
A new crop of warm-weather problem-solvers for your home.
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.
The 5 Best Garden Rakes (2023 Review)
Garden rakes can help you maintain your yard by raking leaves, mulch, dirt, and other materials. The This Old House Reviews team tested five garden rakes on a series of metrics to help you find the right rake for your gardening needs. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores and online retailers like Amazon.
9 Must-Haves to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring
Take advantage of the longer, warmer days to spruce up, indoors and out.
The 5 Best Pickaxes (2023 Review)
Loosen compact soil, dig holes for plants, cut through roots, and perform other gardening tasks with help from one of the best pickaxes available on Amazon.
5 Best Electric Tillers (2023 Guide)
Tillers have different functions, with some preparing softer soil and others breaking up hard or rocky soil. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best electric tillers on Amazon to help you find the one 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.
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
How to Choose and Use Shovels and Other Digging Tools
Hole-digging advice with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Everything You Need to Know About Pruning and Dividing Plants
Here's our best pro advice to help you snip back and multiply your garden staples with confidence.
Victorian Garden Urns
Fill an old cast-iron container with flowers to brighten a front entry, top it with glass for a patio table, or fit it with a bubbler for a water feature
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.