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I photographed these fantastic looking creations at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the UK several years ago. Their intricate and impressive rose pruning techniques were like nothing I'd seen before.

This is one of those lost horticultural arts for me and I was astounded to see these beautifully sculptural shapes that almost look animated, as though they might dance right out of the beds.

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Need a heavy-duty digging spade your crew can't break?

The "King of Spades" has been one of my company's secret weapons for planting and transplanting mature plant material for almost 20 years.

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Well, here’s a little excitement - our deluxe garden tool belt is featured in the newest issue of Fine Gardening magazine.

Read on for the full review, or come in to the shop to try one on and see what all the fuss is about yourself!

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Have you heard the old gardener’s adage? One year’s seeding = ten years’ weeding!

Using a hoe is a great way to quickly get annual weeds under control before they become a much bigger problem, particularly in spring when new growth is coming on fast.

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Using a border fork in the garden seems to be a lost skill in this part of the world, and it took several working trips to England for me to begin to appreciate their utility.

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