Handy resources for reliable gardening advice

Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in America. Given even a tiny balcony, most people have an urge to fill up that space with plants. Gardening is a healthy, rewarding activity which is relatively inexpensive, depending on the size of your garden.

People often start with just a few houseplants. Once familiar with the joy of that little African violet which suddenly sprouts blooms, you may find yourself looking for more little plants to nurture.

Now, not everyone has the proverbial green thumb. So what do you do when your prized schefflera starts to droop, with sad little patches of black on some of the leaves? Let’s take a look at some handy resources available for reliable gardening advice.

The net is replete with gardening sites. You can find the answer to virtually any gardening question you may have. Many of the large nursery websites have detailed information on every plant they sell. This information includes gardening advice for an ailing plant, as well as zone-specific gardening tips of a more general nature.

Let’s say you have a small flock of cactus plants you adore. You’ve heard that there’s a gardening technique which allows you to graft two different types.  This possibility fascinates you, but you don’t know where to look for such seemingly obscure gardening advice.

You may be surprised how easy it is to learn all about grafting cactii. Again, look on the net. Use your favorite search engine, or one of the specialized gardening search engines to find the answer. Just type in ‘cactus grafting techniques’ and follow the links. It really is as simple as that.

Perhaps, like many people, you’ve taken up gardening on a seat-of-the-pants basis. You’ve been gardening for a while now and have a nice little plot going. However, you wish you knew more about proper soil preparation or may wonder why your tomatoes don’t prosper as well as the ones in the catalogs.

You may garner a terrific amount of little gardening tidbits on the gardening forums. Such forums are populated with gardeners of every type and level of expertise. Avid gardeners tend to always want to learn more about their favorite activity and these forums are an amazing resource for gardening advice that’s reliable.

If you consult the topics list and do a search for threads on, say, growing dahlias, you may become an expert on the subject in no time at all.

If the gardening advice you seek concerns a plant you purchased at your local nursery, give them a call. It’s likely they can supply specific information to help you solve your problem.

When you’ve been in the gardening game for a while, you’ll eventually want a good gardening reference book of your own. Online bookstores carry hundreds of gardening books. Use the bookstore database to find the perfect resource for the gardening advice you need. In the meantime, happy gardening to you!

Rumford Gardener GPT3000 2 GardenPro Tools Gloves And Soap Set
 

Rumford Gardener GPT3000 2 GardenPro Tools Gloves And Soap Set

$38.35  $29.50

This great garden tool gift set comes complete with a cultivator and trowel. It also includes a pair of cotton gardening gloves and gardeners soap made from pumice vitamins and vegetable matter. Professional grade gardener s gift set with trowel and cultivator Sturdy trowel and cultivator Includes garden gloves and soap

The Rumford Gardener WCS2500 3pc Polished Aluminum Garden Tool Set
 

The Rumford Gardener WCS2500 3pc Polished Aluminum Garden Tool Set

$35.75  $27.50

Our deluxe 3piece Ascot aluminum tool set is a great starter set or addition to any gardener s collection. The trowel transplanter and cultivator each feature a lightweight balanced design that provides strength as well as a comfort grip and thumb rest. Packaged in a full color gift box. Rumford Green handles. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener RKH4S Kids 3pc Plastic Tool Set with Holster
 

The Rumford Gardener RKH4S Kids 3pc Plastic Tool Set with Holster

$23.73  $18.25

Colorful kids plastic trowel fork and cultivator are the perfect size for little hands. Includes a holster with leater belt loop for carrying the tools in style. Get the whole family gardening with kids tools from The Rumford Gardener. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener PP1500 GardenTuff 3pc PolyGlass Tool Set
 

The Rumford Gardener PP1500 GardenTuff 3pc PolyGlass Tool Set

$27.95  $21.50

GardenTuff tools are made from a proprietary polyglass resin that posses an incredible strength to weight ratio. Along with superior strength the lightweight design includes the patented ergonomic comfortgrip handle for hours of fatiguefree gardening. The GardenTuff trowel is perfect for light to medium digging while the cultivator will break up and prepare soil for planting. Use the transplanter to carefully remove plants from soil for replanting. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener GPT1004 2in1 Digging Tool
 

The Rumford Gardener GPT1004 2in1 Digging Tool

$30.38  $22.50

Carry a trowel and cultivator together in one aluminum tool with comfort handle. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable. Limited lifetime warranty on tools 5year limited warranty on tote

Rumford Gardener RK1017 Butterfly Kneeler With 2 Tools
 

Rumford Gardener RK1017 Butterfly Kneeler With 2 Tools

$24.05  $18.50

The Rumford gardener butterfly kneeler is a colorful and fun little helper that can help your children enjoy garden work. This set includes a fun butterflydesign knee pad and two colorful gardening tools with wood handles. Designed to keep little knees comfortable the foam kneelers will keep your child s knees protected as they have fun in the garden and the two safe handgardening tools will keep them digging in the garden for hours.

The Rumford Gardener RK1020 Kids Long Handled Tool Set 3Piece
 

The Rumford Gardener RK1020 Kids Long Handled Tool Set 3Piece

$37.13  $27.50

Three tools sized just for kids. Rake spade and hoe feature colorful kidsafe powder coated metal heads and hardwood handles. About 44 long. Get the whole family gardening with kids tools from The Rumford Gardener. Limited lifetime warranty

Lewis Lifetime Tools Bulb Garden Planter BPL6
 

Lewis Lifetime Tools Bulb Garden Planter BPL6

$47.86  $35.45

Bulb and garden planter. Easy twisting action makes a perfect hole for bulbs and bedding plants. Long handle prevents bending so you can plant while standing. 37 x 10 x 5. Length: 37. Width: 5. Height: 10

IMAX 40892 Set of 2 VintageStyle Distressed Garden Tool Equipment Baskets
 

IMAX 40892 Set of 2 VintageStyle Distressed Garden Tool Equipment Baskets

$137.05  $105.42

Set of 2 Garden Baskets. Item #40892Vintagestyle green distressed tool and equipment baskets each feature the word GARDEN and a stylish handleDimensions of each basket:. Small: 10 H x 11 W x 5 D. Large: 12 H x 13 W x 5 DMaterial(s): wrought iron

Lewis Lifetime Tools Garden Kneeler GKS2
 

Lewis Lifetime Tools Garden Kneeler GKS2

$46.96  $36.12

No more stooping bending or sore knees. The Garden Kneeler converts from a comfortable bench for sitting to a cushioned kneeler by simply flipping it over. Sturdy handles provide leverage for standing up. Folds neatly for storage and easy portability. 24 x 11 x 5. Length: 24. Width: 5. Height: 11

Cedar Creek 3020 Garden Tool Holder
 

Cedar Creek 3020 Garden Tool Holder

$70.20  $54.00

Cedar Creek Illinois Inc strives to create beautiful furniture to be used outside or inside. Their wood products are made of Western Red Cedar which resists insect attack rot and weathering extremely well. These tool holders have storage space for 12 long handled tools. They are ideal for the garden shed or garage. Product Dimensions 19 x 20.5 x 30 inches.

Truper Tools 995103 4 Tine Cultivator for Garden Work
 

Truper Tools 995103 4 Tine Cultivator for Garden Work

$30.46  $23.43

4 Tine Cultivator. Truper For Garden Work. Made from the finest materials. Functionality that is Unbeatable. Satisfaction ensured.

Ames Real Tools For Kids Garden Hoe KHM
 

Ames Real Tools For Kids Garden Hoe KHM

$29.89  $22.14

Garden hoe. Real Tools For Kids series. Tool head and handle are kid sized for comfort and ease of use. Lacquered hardwood handle won t splinter. Sturdy steel head is kid tough. 4.50 x 3 head size. 42 handle. Length: 44.25. Width: 4. Height: 4.5

The Rumford Gardener RG3200 3Piece GardenTuff Tool Set with Tool Wrap
 

The Rumford Gardener RG3200 3Piece GardenTuff Tool Set with Tool Wrap

$32.40  $24.00

GardenTuff tools are made from a proprietary polyglass resin that has a high strength to weight ratio. Along with superior strength the lightweight design includes a patented ergonomic comfortgrip handle for hours of fatiguefree gardening. The GardenTuff trowel is perfect for light to medium digging while the cultivator will break up and prepare soil for planting. Use the transplanter to carefully remove plants from soil for replanting. The included canvas tool wrap with 6 pockets provides easy hanging storage for the GardenTuff tools and others.

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