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Essential Gardening Tools

Want to get into gardening, but don’t know where to start? First you’ve got to get your hands on the right gear. A trip to the local garden centre can present you with a dizzying array of choices and be intimidating. Don’t panic: you don’t need every tool on the market. Here’s a shortlist of the gear you’ve got to have.

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20 Gardening Shortcuts That Save Time, Money and Effort

Maintaining a beautiful garden is a lot of hard work, but you can labour more efficiently—and put less strain on the pursestrings—with these brilliant gardening tips.

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Tips for Gardening with Children

If you have a child in your life who’s interested in growing plants, make a space in the garden for him or her to explore the wonder of helping things grow. Instill a sense of ownership by providing a child-size watering can and tools, and place a sign with the child’s name in the plot.And don’t be too exacting-to a child, the thrill is in the process, not in producing something perfect.

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9 Cheap and Easy Gardening Fixes

Who says you can only use proper tools in the garden? These common household and workshop objects, including a couple of items normally considered candidates for the trash bin, can be put to work as gardening aids in surprising ways.

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5 Things To Do with Aluminium Cans

Aluminium cans have been around for many years, used by food companies to package their products and beverages. But what can you do with them once they’re empty? Click through for ideas on how to turn aluminum cans into handy gardening tools, decorations, and more!