Philip’s Garden Blog

20. March 2008

Burgon & Ball

Filed under: Garden Tools — admin @ 20:57

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Their justifiably famous topiary and garden shears with their double bow handle pattern gives the softest possible squeeze for maximum comfort over prolonged use.
Angled blades keep knuckles clear from foliage when cutting straight lines or can be turned over to help create curves.

Burgon and Ball can be found at http://www.burgonandball.com/index.php

16. March 2008

A Mower As Green As Your Lawn

Filed under: Garden Tools — admin @ 19:45

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Imagine you are in your house with the windows open, listening to the sound of birdsong and the gentle breeze in the trees.  This reverie is suddenly interrupted by the noise of a gas-powered lawnmower, obliterating the moment with its cacophony and fumes.  There is an alternative to this scene, however, one that is as green as the garden itself. 

A push manual reel mower requires no electricity or gas. The sound it makes whilst in use is rather comforting, contributing to the bucolic atmosphere. Operating it requires little exertion, but does give one a sense of physical well-being.

The Brill Luxus 38 push manual reel mower is an outstanding example of this type: well-made and producing fine results, it looks swell too, with its friendly painted finish.

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It can be found here at: http://www.cleanairgardening.com/brillux38ree.html

15. March 2008

Don’t Get Hosed

Filed under: Garden Tools — admin @ 01:18

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I have had numerous garden hoses over the years, and I have discovered that only the best will do. Cheaper hoses end up with kinks and holes, and that makes watering the garden a struggle. The Everlasting Garden Hose by Gilmour claims to be the last one you will ever need! How about that! It has heavy duty brass couplings, heavy-duty collar which prevents kinks at the faucet, all kinds of linings and a 500+ psi burst strength. Whew!  At $85.00 for 100 feet it is a bargain in the long run.

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It can be found here: http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=931

12. March 2008

A Watering Can for a World Class Garden

Filed under: Garden Tools — admin @ 18:35

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This is the best watering can I have seen.  Made by Haws, it has a large 2 gallon capacity
and sturdy handles. It looks swell, too.  Available at Smith and Hawken.

11. March 2008

Wheelbarrow

Filed under: Garden Tools — admin @ 16:11

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An old fahioned wheelbarrow made by the Amish can be purchased at Lehmans

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