Gardening Tips & Tricks
March 19, 2025
What are Pruning Shears Used For?
Pruning shears, also known as pruners, are a small yet powerful gardening tool. They’re like scissors, but instead of cutting paper, they cut through plant stems, small branches, and overgrown foliage.
In this guide, we’ll talk about different uses of pruning shears and why they’re perfect for gardeners with limited hand mobility.
March 5, 2025
How to Disinfect Pruning Shears: 4 Effective Ways
Keeping your gardening tools clean, disinfected, and sharp isn’t just good tool maintenance - it’s essential for protecting your plants and helping them thrive.
By following a simple disinfection routine, you not only prevent the spread of harmful diseases but also extend the life of your tools, ensuring they work seamlessly for seasons to come.
February 19, 2025
How to Clean Garden Shears
Keeping your garden shears clean is essential for maintaining their efficiency and preventing the spread of plant diseases. Regular cleaning ensures sharp, rust-free blades and helps extend the lifespan of your gardening tools.
February 5, 2025
How to Sharpen Pruning Shears
Keeping your pruning shears sharp is essential for making clean cuts that promote plant health and make gardening tasks easier. Dull blades can crush stems rather than cutting cleanly, leading to plant stress and disease. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover sharpening pruning shears, maintenance, and safety tips to keep your tools in top shape.
January 22, 2025
How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers
Sharpening your hedge trimmers is key to healthy plants and efficient gardening. Dull blades will tear branches and not cut them clean which can damage the plant and slow growth. In this guide we will walk you through the process of sharpening hedge trimmers, tools and techniques.
January 15, 2025
Bypass vs Anvil Pruners: Which Is Best for Your Gardening Needs?
When it comes to pruning, having the right tool for the job is essential. At first glance, it may seem like all pruners are created equal, but there are key differences between anvil and bypass pruners that can make a big difference in your gardening experience.
December 20, 2024
7 Critical Facts About Pruning Every Gardener Should Know
Elevate Your Gardening Skills: Learn How Pruning Can Transform Your Garden.
July 8, 2024
How Do You Prune Heavy Branches?
Don’t let an out-of-control branch keep you from a beautiful garden. Learn how to prune heavy branches and the best tools to use in this quick read.
July 8, 2024
What Are Ratchet Pruning Shears Used For?
Don’t stop gardening just because you have small, weak hands. Learn about what ratchet pruners are used for and how they will change your gardening game.
April 17, 2024
The Gardner's Friend Ratchet Pruners win multiple "Best of" Awards for 2024!
Red Earth Commerce, a family-owned, Oklahoma-based company announced today that its unique The Gardner's Friend brand of Ratchet Pruners -- designed to help those with weak hands or mobility issues to Garden...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Red Earth Commerce Acquires The Gardener’s Friend
Red Earth Commerce, an Oklahoma Electronic Commerce (E-commerce) company announced today that it has acquired the assets of The Gardener’s Friend (http://www.thegardenersfriends.com) – a best-selling, top-rated Amazon...
MARCH 24, 2019
How Are Your Hands Today?
When your hands no longer work like they used to....and....you still love to garden, what do you do? Here is what we did!
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
The Gardener’s Friend – Our Story!
Like many things in life "The Gardener's Friends" brand began with a problem, followed by A solution!