Linda asks…
Anything new and exciting in the garden this year? tools? wiggits etc?
Any new 2006 garden tool or gaget I’d like to hear about?
GardenersCardiff answers:
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE
First let me apologize for the comment made by DWJOHNSON. Yahoo! Is working hard to get rid of users such as that who have nothing to offer and only show the lack of responsible behavior that type of comment brings to Answers.
On the other hand, the dude is correct. There is a new Hoe (with an H sound) out this year. Also a wire leaf rake and light duty spade. Made in China, company name unknown, they are a spiffy group of garden tools for lite weight duty that collasp and expand as needed. A twist of the handle and it doubles in size for some quick garden chores, another twist and it telescopes into itself for storage. Unusually good quality for a tool from china. Found mostly in fancy garden designer shops. Price varies and is reasonable.
I got them for my 6 year old as they adjusted to his smaller size. But after checking them out, I swiped them for my own use.
John asks…
names of garden tools?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Shovel, spade, rake, one or two-wheel trolley, trowel, pruner, loppers, hand fork, tape measure, general garden tool set
Ruth asks…
Name of special garden tool?
There is a garden tool that Billy Mays (God Love Him) used to advertise. I pulls weeds by the root without you having to bend over (and break your back) Does anyone know the name of this tool and where I can purchase one. My 76 yr old mother insists on still doing her own gardening but she has an artificial hip which doesn’t allow her to bend as easily as a real hip does. She’s killing herself out there and she won’t let me help. I don’t want to discourage her from remaining active….I think it’s great that she doesn’t want to just sit and knit or watch TV and become sedentary. But, I really think this tool would help. Can anybody give me the name of it and/or direct me as to where to purchase one?
GardenersCardiff answers:
It is either the Awesome Auger (see this site)
https://www.asseenontvadvisor.com/awesomeauger/index.asp?did=978&refcode=aga6
or the Garden Weasel
It is very nice to see your concern for your Mom. I hope the above information helps.
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Betty asks…
Does multi-purpose garden tool work?
I have a big garden that need regular maintenance. I want to know, if the multi purpose tools available online, do they really work?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7IN1-52CC-CHAINSAW-HEDGE-TRIMMER-BRUSH-CUTTER-POLE-SAW-LONGREACH-GARDEN-TOOL-/280848182232?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4163db2bd8#shId
I can buy all in one tool, otherwise I buy as and when needed. I know that I sure need atleast 4 tools out of it and the cost will be more, if I buy individual and it gives me more for a cheaper price. But nit sure, if it is useful.
Just want to know, if they really are useful?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I have never seen or heard of this particular tool but here in the United Statesthe Stihl Company makes several different tool heads for one motor. I have a weed eater(string trmmer, an extension chain saw and a hedge trimmer that all fit on the same shaft. I bought each of these separately over a period of time .The listed price of this particular tool seems very cheap in comparison to prices here in the US. I would check this product very carefully and try to find out if any one else there in Australia has ever purchased this particular tool combination and how they liked it. Having several tools that fit on one motor is handy and saves some money if they all work as well as you would expect.
Maria asks…
Can you identify this gardening tool?
My grandpa asked me to find out what this gardening tool is called. Do any of yall know? http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd156/crazycamper12/jpeg.jpg
i know it is a type of hoe. but it has a blade where you can scrape. my grandfather wants one just like it. so that why i wanted the name and it has a curved handle. and you can dig with it. its like a multi-tool.
Thanks for telling me it was Japanese tool. I Search google and found the same one called a Nijiri Gama Hoe. And yeah it is a very handy tool. Me and my grandpa love it. we use it to get the crab grass out of the yard.
GardenersCardiff answers:
I have the same one! It is called a Japanese garden hoe or cultivator. It has a blade, so you can cut & dig with it. I mainly use it to weed. This is one handy dandy tool to keep. It is made in Japan, so you might not be able to find it at the major hardware store, but try a small or well known nursery in your area. If you are in Seattle area, you can buy it at Mclendon hardware store.
Lizzie asks…
Looking for customer reviews for Kids Garden Tool Set?
Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Kids Garden Tool Set
GardenersCardiff answers:
Great set
I brought this set for my 21month old daughter. They are prefect for her. She was trying to use daddy’s garden tools, so I wanted a set that she could use. This set is made to be durable and long lasting. The cost of these tools are well worth it. My daughter will help daddy work in the yard with her tools. I love the colors and it has taken the abuse of a toddler and…
Be careful with these tools!
I purchased this set for my 3 yr old daughter because she likes to help out with yard work. These tools are sharp! She was using them one morning (with supervision !!) and she slipped on the wet grass and hit the edge of the shovel with her shin. We spent the next few hours in the ER with a clean slice to her leg. Beware when you purchase these that they should be…
Great set, March 7, 2006
By C. Byers “tagsalong” (Georgia) – See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
I brought this set for my 21month old daughter. They are prefect for her. She was trying to use daddy’s garden tools, so I wanted a set that she could use. This set is made to be durable and long lasting. The cost of these tools are well worth it. My daughter will help daddy work in the yard with her tools. I love the colors and it has taken the abuse of a toddler and they have lasted. I would purchase these tools again if necessary.
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Steven asks…
Is a lawn mower a gardening tool?
personally i don’t think it is i never walk down the street and see someone mowing their garden i think it would be more of like a lawn tool or something like that……..
GardenersCardiff answers:
Its not a tool, a lawn tool sure, but not a gardening tool.
Jenny asks…
what is this garden tool called?
it has a long (can also be short) t-bar handle and has a kind of twisty bit on the bottom. it is used for turning over heavy soil, such as clay really easily.
i can’t remember what it’s called, but i need to buy one!
GardenersCardiff answers:
The garden claw…..What a waste of space this tool is….really easy…I don’t think so…..
If you are intending to grow veg I suggest that you make raised beds where the clay will act as a water holder. You will never make good soil out of clay..
But if you insist on digging it up then use a spade….Its much easier.
Michael asks…
What age range would buy a gardening tool?
For a project at school, I’ve chosen a gardening tool, but I can’t seem to find the age range for people who want to buy it.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Depends on the type of tool. Long handle, older people who can’t bend easily. Big tiller type tool, young people who can manage heavy equipment. Think about what strength and agility the tool will require, then figure out the age group which is best for it.
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Sandra asks…
What Christmas gift can I get my mom?
My mom is interested in gardening and it seems she has all the gardening tools. I don’t know what gift should I get her. Any suggestions?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Does she have a greenhouse? If not, you can get her one. Then your mom can enjoy gardening in cold month. I purchased a greenhous on Lavadeals.co.uk. I think it’s great.
Joseph asks…
Can you solder or braze a hole in an automobile AC line?
My my wife ran over a garden tool and it put a small hole in the AC line that connects down by the bottom of the radiator. I have found the hole and was wondering if it can be soldered or some kind of weld can be done to plug the hole. I hope this is not an expensive repair.
Thanks for your response.
GardenersCardiff answers:
NO it can not be fixed like that. In the long run it will cost you way more!! If you get trash in your ac line then you take a chance on destroying your compressor and drier!! So save your self the headache and expense and buy a new ac line.
Chris asks…
Do you believe things can pass into a different dimension ?
Socks, Pens, Keys, I-Pods, Coins that fall behind cushions, Garden Tools, TV Remotes. Some of which may eventually re-enter this dimension and be found in odd places.
GardenersCardiff answers:
You are strange
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Mandy asks…
What size storage shed should I buy?
I rent a home with no basement or garage. I decided that I should invest in a storage shed. I need to store 3 kids bike, lawnmower and some medium size containers (about 6, approx. 5×5), and some gardening tools. What is the smallest size that would work?
GardenersCardiff answers:
If it is okay with your landlord, and considering that you can take the shed with you when you move, I’d go for the largest that you can get — if you have the space for it.
The cost is not much higher for the larger ones. Check prices, and determine the largest shed you can get for the least amount of money per square foot.
Please know, your city/county may have ordinances regarding shed size.
Where I live, you can have a 10/10 foot shed with no variance required. Larger than that, your’re supposed to apply for a variance…but no one does!
Go larger rather than smaller. Stuff expands to fill the space!
Steven asks…
Does anybody know how to get rid of dandelions with out chemicals?
I am either looking for a really great garden tool to get rid of dandelions or something to put on them that is enviormentally friendly. If it is a garden tool, I am looking for something that is not hard to use and does not hurt your back and muscles in general.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Nothing works better than ‘Chemlawn’
Sorry but other than the idea of having the kids out picking,there’s not much hope than mowing your lawn twice a day until the season is over.
You can just enjoy them and pretend that they are pretty yellow flowers. 
Chris asks…
What happens to property items when confiscated on a foreclosure?
I was a truck driver and away when the bank that held my mortgage foreclosed; And my washer and dyer, A new mirowave oven, window unit air-conditioner, about 10-12 gallons of paint, garden tools,air-compresser, shovels and hoes,pole saw, and more. All the stuff was gone upon my return to the place I called home. And now I am out on the street and have need of all that stuff.
GardenersCardiff answers:
The trash out company trashed it out. It is all gone, there is no getting it back.
There is no way you were not able to get anyone to remove it in the 4 or so months you had to do so.
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Mary asks…
Looking for work as a Garden Maintenance person?
I have my own transit van and Garden tools, ie Grass cutter, chain saw, hedge trimmer, and leaflets
I don’t have a website, as I can’t afford it at the moment.
I hand posted about 4000 leaflets In the Hertfordshire areas
and I received only about 10 calls.
What am i doing wrong ?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Try being proactive also by driving/walking past different homes and looking in the property where possible. A lot of properties have loads of junk piled up in their yard or other major issues that you might spot that should be repaired. Take notes and the address and return to make a flyer that targets those issues or better yet knock on the door and maybe negotiate a deal (depending on how good a salesman you are
I’m not sure how it works there but maybe inquire at the local council if they have tenders or any public works available (they should be supporting their local business). Join the Chamber of Commerce if you have that in Britain and see if you can network there as there is usually some council members that attend meetings.
Also advertise in your local paper (usually not that expensive) and leave your brochures on notice boards where ever you can (libraries, townhall, schools, pub etc etc).
You could maybe have a promo where if your client recommends you to someone else whom gives you a job you provide a discount to both or just provide a 10% discount to every first time customer. Not sure if these are practical ideas but they might work.
Good luck
Maria asks…
What is the Subject in the following sentences?
1. Use a trellis for the climbing roses.
2. Dig the hole for the bush one foot deep and two feet wide
3. Transplant the hostas to the back of the garden.
4. Here are the necessary gardening tools for the job.
5. Will Shasta daisies grow in the shade?
6. There are 12 tea roses along the fence in the garden.
7. Have you planned the herb garden yet?
GardenersCardiff answers:
The subject is always a noun remember that and u can pretty much eliminate the other words to find it.
1. Trellis
2. Hole
3. Hostas
4. Gardening tools
5. Shasta daisies
7. Herb garden
Ken asks…
How do I check irregular items at the museum?
I was helping a volunteer organization downtown planting a vegetable garden. I was able to take a shower at my friend’s house nearby. I had brought my own equipment and couldn’t keep it at my friends house. Anyhow, I decided to visit the history museum before going home. I was able to check my bag and my jacket, but not my gardening tools. So, I guess my question is: How do I get these hoes in check?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Find or buy a nylon or canvas bag with a draw string or snaps or get any reasonable container into which the garden tools would fit and put your garden tools into the bag, then, check the bag. Now, if the tools have long handles, you should still be okay as long as the “business end” of the tool is completely in the bag. You could even attach a name tag to your bag of hoes if you want.
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Helen asks…
Where can I find Fiskars Garden Tool wholesalers who will drop ship for any amount?
I’m operating an online business selling garden tools, and need to broaden my selection of tools. Fiskars minimum wholesale shipment is $500. I’m not ready for that. Another wholesaler has a 450 minimum. Most garden tools wholesale under $20, so that precludes their drop shipping to my customers. Who is out there that is reliable?
I meant $50 not $450
GardenersCardiff answers:
Http://www.webseotool.net/tools/twitter-links-finder/
Susan asks…
How do you use a knife sharpener with garden tool, sheers,scissors, and knife guard on it?
Its about 6 inches long& silver, has handle on one side and two prongs on the other side that has garden tools written and knife. one side also has knife guard on it and other one sheers/scissors. It only says patent pending i dont know the type of it. how do i use this?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I think it’s the type that you rub down the edge of what you’re trying to sharpen. I had something similiar i think that you held onto, it had a part to protect your hands, and you ran it down the edge in nice even strokes. Maybe it’s like what you have. Not sure. If you can post a picture of it, that would help a lot
Linda asks…
What is this garden tool? It has a long stick and a spikey wheel on the end?
It looks more like a midevel weapon than a garden tool.
GardenersCardiff answers:
It’s a cultivator, you use it between the rows of your garden to turn small weeds in before they get started. Just roll that weapon looking end along the top of soil. You have to do this when the baby weeds have only two or four leaves and are still very small. May sound like a lot of work; but it is much less work than pulling weds when they get big.
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Chris asks…
i had a dream of buying the gardening tools such as hoe, scoop etc. anyone know what that does means?
GardenersCardiff answers:
You may have subconcious plans to make changes in your life.
Robert asks…
where to buy gardening tools in dallas?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Might i suggest walmart? Home depot? Lowes?
James asks…
What is the best way to clean small garden tools?
Such as bypass pruners and other tools that have become weathered.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Let them dry. Brush off the debris and dirt. Lightly oil blades to discourage rusting.
The Muse
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Mary asks…
Cany anyone tell me how to sharpen my garden tools?
I am looking for a way to sharpen garden tools (shovel, shears, loppers, lawnmower blade, ect). I have heard this is a good thing to do but am having a hard time finding any good sources of information. Thanks for any tips!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Matt:
Your question covers a great deal of area. The diversity of garden tools is unbelievable but I will offer a few comments.
Sharpening any tool, garden or otherwise, is a process of reestablishing the factory shape and cutting edge. A few GOOD files (don’t skimp on files, cheap files are just that) are essential. A midsized vice of reasonable quality will make life a lot easier. A nice but not necessary item is a midsized midcost grinder. A six inch grinder will do a fine job on damaged tools providing they are salvageable. All that remains is some elbow grease and patience.
Sharpening powered tools like chainsaw chains, hedge trimmer and so forth can be a bit tricky. Some hands on instruction would be very helpful in this area. Some items in the power catagory likes mower blades are doable by weekend gardners. A balance checker, usually available where mowers and mower parts are sold, is important. Keeping the blade balanced is important to safety and to the life expectancy of your mower engine. I do mower blades with a file. Some use a grinder, I think it’s a matter of personal preferance and perhaps speed required by professional sharpenes.
I did a Yahoo search, “How to sharpen garden tools”. I received several hits for books and magazine articles. Take a look at the book rack in a home improvement center. You might find something there.
Last thought: You are, of course, free to spend your money as you see fit but I wouldn’t spend any of my money on any of the cheap sharpeners. Sharpening tools just has too many variables to make any of them get my money.
If you care to discuss a particular tool, contact me through my profile and I’ll do my best to help.
Sandy asks…
Where Can I get a Voucher for a Garden Tools shop in Athens?
Friends of mine have brought a house near Athens, and I would like to get them a voucher to buy garden tools. Can anybody advise me.
GardenersCardiff answers:
The only thing I can think of is to ring Tourist Information on +210 0606 8800 and ask them…..or ask them to look up a number for Garden Centres, Plant Sales or Nurseries in the area and go from there. Hope this helps
Daniel asks…
who can supply some gardening tools purchaser to me ?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I went to the local KMart today and saw most of the gardening tools marked down 50%. That normally doesn’t happen until Labor Day weekend, when garden and outdoor supplies are marked down. I got more planters, more hummingbird feeders and a few seeds for next spring.
So…go check out your local KMart and see if you can grab a few bargains.
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