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Great Gardening Gear Great Gardening Gear From "Special Presentation" episode DHWL-S

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If there's a gardener on your holiday list this year, here's a list of gift ideas sure to get a "green-thumb's up" -- courtesy of Weekend Gardening's Maureen Gilmer.

	Mix and match to create a customized kit.
	Interchangeable heads make switching tasks quick and easy.

WOLF-Garten Tools
From $10 to $50

These high-quality gardening tools feature interchangeable heads to allow for fitting handles of various lengths to different pieces of equipment. This makes it easy to change quickly from, say, a cultivating claw to a planting axe. Long-handled versions include rakes, hoes, etc. Individual tools may be combined to create customized kits. A perfect gift for a new homeowner who hasn't had a chance to start their garden-tool collection.

WOLF-Garten North America, L.P.
420 N. 5th Street, Suite 910
Minneapolis, Minesota 55401 USA
Phone: 612-455-1500
Fax: 612-337-0175
www.wolf-garten.com

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	Blades easily adjust to the best working angle.
	Extended handles allow for easy access to high branches.

Fiskars Extended Reach Shears
$75.90

Unlike long-handled loppers, long-handled hedge-clippers -- like these from Fiskars -- are less common. One of the best features of this pair: the adjustable blades, which can be bent to any angle as needed for easy, specifically targeted clipping. And the extra reach of the 36" aluminum handles will often save the hassle of dragging out the ladder. (Item #91765935).

Fiskars Brands, Inc.
Garden Tools & Accessories
780 Carolina Street
Sauk City, WI 53583 USA
Toll-free: 800-500-4849
www.fiskars.com

	Prune high limbs -- with no ladder!
	A 1.5 HP engine means smooth cutting!

Remington Electric Pole Saw Wizard
$99

Since most people don't relish the thought of climbing up a ladder to prune their trees, this electric pole saw from Remington makes a great gift for almost any homeowner. The adjustable, rust-resistant fiberglass pole provides easy reach into tree canopies, while the 1.5 horsepower engine makes it a snap to cut off unruly limbs! (Item #106821).

Available from:

Home Depot
Toll-free: 800-553-3199
www.homedepot.com

Home Depot Garden Cart
$70

Like the professional models utilized in lawn and garden centers, this handy garden cart from Home Depot (below left) is both strong and easy to handle. Able to carry loads weighing up to 1000 pounds, its balanced design prevents it from tipping over -- even on bumpy or uneven surfaces (below right). So instead of a "little red wagon".... this year, get the gardener on your list a big green one! (Item #ZGC1000).

Home Depot
Toll-free: 800-553-3199
www.homedepot.com

Definitely pulls its weight ...

... and won't tip over!

Unlike typical mowers, this one is easy to lift.

Brill Accu Reel Mower
$295

Why go to the gym when you could just mow your lawn with this handy, lightweight reel mower from Brill? Easy to lift and maneuver (it weighs less than 29 pounds), this battery-pack hybrid utilizes a 24-Volt Nicad battery for extra power -- a nice feature when you're tired or on a slope and want a little help! Just press the start button ... and away you go! (Item #ASM380).

Available from:

Yardiac
Toll free: 866-927-3422
www.yardiac.com

Battery power offers extra "oomph" when needed.

Just push the button -- and get started!

Foxgloves Garden Gloves
$25

If you're looking for a stocking-stuffer that any gardener will love, these fun yet practical gardening gloves are just the thing!

Featuring a snug fit, each pair is made with SUPPLEX (TM) nylon for durability -- and LYCRA (TM) spandex for a comfortable four-way stretch (top). Machine-washable, the gloves retain their shape beautifully after laundering.

Available in a rainbow of colors (center) and two versions: smooth or textured (bottom). The textured fabric features small nubs for easy gripping on wet or slippery surfaces. Sizes: S, M, L.

Available from:

Foxgloves Garden Gloves
Toll-free: 888-322-4450
www.foxglovesgardengloves.com

DIYnetwork.com's Editors' Picks

	Plant Markers
	MacroScope
	Planter Cover
	Hose Guides
	Plant Mister
	Toro Power Shovel
	Shortcuts to Beautiful Gardens

Plant Markers with Sculpted Birds
$24.95 (Set of 3)

Handsome and weather-resistant, these antiqued metal stakes feature a cheerful, sculpted bird perched atop each stake to add an artistic touch to the garden. Label using a standard grease pencil. 14 1/2" H (writing surface: 3 3/8" x 1 1/4"). Set of three. (Item #32963C).

Jackson and Perkins
Toll-free: 877-322-2300
www.smithandhawken.com

MacroScope
$145 (Web orders receive a 5% discount)

This revolutionary optical instrument features a unique side focus wheel that permits an extraordinary viewing range: from infinity to an incredibly close 18 inches and everything in between. Reveals the beauty of flowers, insects -- even soil! Also great for wildlife watching. Only 11.3 ounces, it's tripod mountable. Includes padded pouch with belt loop. 6.5 " x 2.63" x 2.5". (Item# S16457).

Seeds of Change
www.seedsofchange.com

Floral Planter Covers
$29 (medium size)

Shield outdoor planters from cracking and mildew with our heavy-gauge vinyl floral planter covers. Attractive yet practical, these protectors eliminate frozen and standing water to prevent both mildew and insect breeding. Elastic at the bottom plus an additional drawstring near the top provide well-fitting coverage. Perfect for birdbaths, too. 27" diameter, 16" tall. (Item #24001). Also available in size small.

Frontgate
Toll-free: 888-263-9850
www.frontgate.com

Fleur-de-Lys Hose Guides
$39 (Set of 3)

Placed strategically along a flower border or vegetable bed, these guides keep the hose from becoming an unintended steamroller, leaving flattened flowers in its wake. Made of rugged cast iron that's been coated to deter rust. Set of three. (Item #763284).

Smith and Hawken
Toll-free: 800-940-1170
www.smithandhawken.com

Copper Plant Mister
$15

This professional mister can help orchids, ferns, and foliage plants keep their lush, just-arrived appearance. Copper and stainless steel. 6 1/2" H. (Item #781039 ).

Smith and Hawken
Toll-free: 800-940-1170
www.smithandhawken.com

Toro 38360 Electric Power Shovel Plus
$119.99

A garden tool you'll rely on year-round. It's electric, so no gas and oil to mix -- simply plug it in and go! Clears snow up to six inches deep from side-walks, steps, and decks (the powerful 7.5-amp motor throws snow up to 20 feet). Removes debris from most hard surfaces and makes general outdoor clean-up fast and easy.

Available from:
www.amazon.com

New York Times1000 Gardening Questions and Answers
$19.95 (list price)

Based on the popular Gardeners Q&A Column of The New York Times, this indispensable reference answers questions on almost every gardening dilemma imaginable. Includes know-how and solutions on flowers, trees, shrubs, lawn care, vegetables, herbs, fruit, indoor plants, soil, pests, and troublemakers.

Available from:
www.amazon.com

Shortcuts to Beautiful Gardens by David Squire
$12.95 (list price)

Gardening is often a labor of love ... but you'll love it even more with less labor! With a few fast and easy techniques, existing gardens can flourish beyond recognition. Just follow these tips on what to keep and what to scrap, shortcuts to solving common problems, and innovative planting schemes that work just about anywhere.

Available from:

www.amazon.com