Gardening Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

10 Best Micro Sprinkler Systems for Vegetable Gardens (March 2026) Kits Tested

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After spending three seasons testing different irrigation setups in my vegetable garden, I learned the hard way that not all sprinkler systems are created equal. My first summer, I lost…

Best Garden Fencing for Deer Protection: Top 10 Deer-Proof Fences - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Garden Fencing for Deer Protection in January 2026 (Top Deer-Proof Fences)

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After watching deer destroy my tomato patch three nights in a row, I learned the hard way that deer can jump 8 feet from a standing start. They cleared my…

Best Hose Reel Carts with Storage: 10 Top Picks for Tangle-Free Gardening - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Hose Reel Carts with Storage in January 2026 (Top Picks for Tangle-Free Gardening)

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I spent three months testing hose reel carts across different yard sizes, weather conditions, and terrains. After wrestling with tangled hoses for years and replacing cracked plastic reels twice, I…

Best Rabbit Repellents for Vegetable Gardens: 8 Products Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Rabbit Repellents for Vegetable Gardens in January 2026 (Tested)

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I’ve spent three growing seasons battling rabbits in my vegetable garden, watching helplessly as they mowed down my lettuce, beans, and peppers overnight. After testing over a dozen repellents and…

Best Insecticidal Soaps for Gardens [cy]: 8 Products Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Insecticidal Soaps for Gardens in January 2026 (Tested)

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I spent three months testing eight different insecticidal soaps across my vegetable garden, indoor plants, and a small greenhouse setup. After treating over 40 plants with everything from aphid outbreaks…

Best Lawn Mowers for Seniors [cy]: 12 Models Tested for Easy Operation - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Lawn Mowers for Seniors (January 2026) Models Tested for Easy Operation

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Mowing the lawn becomes increasingly challenging as we age. Arthritis makes pull cords impossible. Heavy gas mowers strain backs and shoulders. Pushing a 80-pound machine up even gentle slopes leaves…

Best Hover Mowers for Uneven Terrain: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Hover Mowers for Uneven Terrain (January 2026) Tested

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Dealing with a sloped or bumpy lawn makes mowing day frustrating. Traditional wheeled mowers scalp high spots, struggle for traction on inclines, and turn what should be a simple chore…

Best Lawn Dethatchers and Scarifiers [cy]: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Lawn Dethatchers and Scarifiers (January 2026) Expert Reviews & Comparisons

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My lawn used to feel like walking on a sponge, no matter how much I watered or fertilized. After three years of watching grass thin out while weeds took over,…

Best Lawn Edgers for Clean Borders - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lawn Edgers for Clean Borders (January 2026)

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Nothing ruins curb appeal faster than ragged, overgrown lawn edges creeping across your sidewalk and driveway. I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing lawn care equipment, and the difference between a…

Best Lawn Mowers for 1-Acre Properties: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lawn Mowers for 1-Acre Properties (January 2026) Tested

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After spending 15 years maintaining lawns and testing equipment across different property sizes, I’ve learned that 1 acre is the tipping point where mowing transitions from weekend chore to serious…

Best Garden Tool Sets for Beginners [cy]: 8 Starter Kits Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Garden Tool Sets for Beginners (January 2026) Tested

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Starting your first garden should feel exciting, not overwhelming. When I began gardening three years ago, I stood in front of a wall of tools at the hardware store, completely…

Best Pruning Shears for Rose Bushes: 8 Expert-Reviewed Models - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Pruning Shears for Rose Bushes (January 2026) Expert-Reviewed Models

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I spent 15 years tending roses and learned one lesson the hard way: cheap pruners cost you more in frustration and damaged plants than quality tools ever cost upfront. After…

Best Garden Tillers for Vegetable Gardens: 8 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Garden Tillers for Vegetable Gardens (January 2026) Tested

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Preparing soil for vegetable gardening is back-breaking work without the right equipment. I spent three seasons tilling my 800-square-foot vegetable garden by hand before investing in proper equipment. That first…

Best Compost Bins for Small Spaces in 2026: 10 Compact Options Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Compost Bins for Small Spaces (January 2026) Tested

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I’ve spent the last 15 years living in apartments and small homes, so I understand the struggle of wanting to compost without a sprawling backyard. When I finally committed to…

Best Garden Kneelers with Tool Storage: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Garden Kneelers with Tool Storage (January 2026) Tested

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After three seasons of testing garden kneelers in my raised beds, I learned the hard way that keeping tools nearby is just as important as knee protection. I used to…

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