197239 647 House & Garden Gardening Tools & Equipment Saws true Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:48:01 -0700 /system/videos/0/39/72/19/197239.flv house, garden, home, gardening, tools, equipment, saws, assemling, tool, set How To Assemble a Gardening Tool Set http://www.howcast.com/videos/197239-How-To-Assemble-a-Gardening-Tool-Set http://www.howcast.com/videos/197239-How-To-Assemble-a-Gardening-Tool-Set/edit approved 100 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197239"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197239" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 downpourpro http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/Paul_on_shovel_still_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 219 false false false 75682 0 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/24.jpg Start with a tarp Used for hauling leaves and other waste, the tarp is the workhorse of the garden. Look for a plastic laminated tarp with metal grommets and ropes for easy handling.

]]> 75683 1 36 Tip A hardware or garden-supply store will carry all of these tools.

]]> 75684 2 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/41.jpg Add a Dutch fork and trowel A Dutch fork and trowel help to turn soil and mulch weeds, which creates a layer of materials that protect the soil beneath. Look for tools made of forged metal and try them in your hands to make sure they’re a comfortable fit.

]]> 75685 3 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/55.jpg Add cutting tools Pruning shears keep rosebushes looking good while long-handled shears can cut small branches.

]]> 75686 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/64.jpg Include digging tools Don’t forget digging tools. Add a rake to cultivate soil and a long-handled trowel, which create holes for new plants.

]]> 75687 5 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/74.jpg Sweeping up For cleaning up dirt and clippings, add a push broom to your garden arsenal.

]]> 75688 6 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197239/80.jpg Keeping it moist An old-fashioned watering can is ideal for keeping flowers and small gardens moist during dry weather.

]]> 75689 7 88 Fact The Missouri Botanical Garden in South St. Louis contains the Climatron, a geodesic dome that contains more than 1,200 species of plant life.

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