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wizard at cutting thick branches like butter, as well as shearing back grasses and woody perennials. A good sharp saw will offer quick, clean cuts with minimal effort. Corona is a great choice. Watering Tools Watering trees and new plantings can drive up the water bill, especially if the water ends up running down your driveway. Ross Root Feeders and Deep Root Waterers are effective tools to deliver water directly to plant roots. Simply attach to your garden hose and gently push the spike into the soil. These tools can also be set up to deliver fertilizer while watering. right at the root. Great for dandelions and all other weeds such as young thistle and clover. Corona offers a long-handled version if bending or kneeling is a concern. I discovered the Garden Bandit over 10 years ago and it's been my favourite weeding tool since. I use it in my flowerbeds and veggie garden, as the sharp loop easily weeds in tight spaces around plants. It’s very effective on young weed seedlings and especially good at controlling aggressive chickweed. Long handled versions are also available. My time spent in the garden is always a joy and having the right tools definitely makes most tasks less of a chore. And then there’s the task of trimming my bangs - I’m hoping my neighbour doesn’t bring out her new pruners for that! Weeders The simple dandelion digger is one of the essential tools for getting to the root of your problems! Best used in moist lawns or soils, you simply drive the digger down to dig the weeds out