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The Longnecker tool Dick Annand worked as a professional gardener for 30 years, then put his knowledge to use by creating the Longnecker® trowel. The garden tool, made of 13-gauge steel, is used for weeding, edging, planting, grading, tamping, splitting and dividing plants. Annand’s Gibsonville-based company also sells the Longnecker Weeder®, which can be sharpened and is used for small beds, mulched or not, and hard surface areas, including patios and pools. Both tools sell for $19.95 each. Visit www.longneckertools.com or call (888) 449-7538. |
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Extend-a-Hand Tool Designed to fight "gardening fatigue," the Extend-a-Hand tool attaches to the forearm and has a right-angled grip to maximize strength and leverage. The tool has four interchangeable heads making it into a trowel, hoe, cultivator or pruning saw. The Extend-a-Hand can be especially helpful
for folks with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist/forearm
problems. It’s made of lightweight aluminum and is guaranteed.
It costs $24.99, plus $5.95 for shipping from Birds and Blooms, Suite
5003, P.O. Box 990, Greendale WI 53129. Visit www.birdsandblooms.com
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Chainsaw that Runs on Batteries The 12-volt Cordless Chainsaw cuts building lumber, small trees and branches up to 3 inches thick. The lightweight, compact power tool from Country Home Products trims and prunes trees, large shrubs and bushes, and runs up to 30 minutes on a single charge. Features include 12-volt NiCad battery, chain brake, twin knuckle guards and locking on/off safety switch. Weight: 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Bar length: 8 1/2 inches. Charging time: 3 hours. Comes with carrying case. $99.95. Visit www.countryhomeproducts.com or call (800) 376-9637. |
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Power-Lever Hand Pruners (Fiskars) Any gardener knows that hand pruners are essential for a wide variety of chores; Fiskar has manufactured one of the best. It cuts branches up to 3⁄4-inch in diameter but minimizes strain and fatigue. The lever mechanism is built into the handles. Blades are hardened steel that last years. $19.95, lifetime warranty. Visit www.fiskars.com. |