Out in the Garden: Picking the right tools
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Every gardening task requires the proper tool and the start of the new year is a great time to make needed additions to your tool box.
Merrideth Jiles, general manager of the Great Outdoors gardening center, says the most important thing is narrowing your list down to what tools you need.
“Something like a pole saw is great. I think a good weeder is something great to have,” Giles said.
Other necessary tools include a hand-trowel, a good set of pruners and a pair of loppers. Click the video above to learn more.
Donna Friedenreich referenced Creating a Drought-Resistant Garden in Central Texas when producing this segment.
can be seen each Saturday morning. Austin Area Garden Council President
offers a journey through area gardens, like the Zilker Botanical Garden. She offers advice on what and when to plant from flowers to herbs and more.