Sunday, May 10, 2009

The Importance Of Garden Soil Test Kits

It is easy to skip right past the hard work of setting up a well thought out flower bed or garden, but there are many good reasons to use garden soil test kits before you start making expensive purchases and spending hours digging holes. Planning and creating are the best parts of gardening, but there are some steps in between that must be catered to as well.

It's not a good idea to wait until you have a mess of dead or stunted plants before you start looking for a test kit. It's best to get a good sense of how healthy your soil is before you have casualties on your hands.

You will gain valuable information from your kits, even if it comes out you have perfect loamy soil. It's not all about just finding the problems so they can be fixed.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Choosing A Good Garden Tool Set

A good garden tool set is essential for good gardening, but with so many choices out there, how do you know which one to buy?

When it comes to garden tools, you don’t necessarily need the most expensive one either so it pays to know what is in a good quality set. Comfortable grips on the tools are key – this will help relieve hand fatigue and reduce blisters. Plus you’ll be able to dig and rake much longer if the tools are comfortable to hold!

Another thing to think about is the materials the tools are made from. Will it weather well? Will the metal rust? What kinds of tools should you look for in a set?

All these questions and more are answered in this article about gardening tool sets