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T H E R E ’S N O N EED T O ^ L O W YO UR

B U D G E T O N G A R D E N EQ U IP M EN T

Sure, pricier garden gadgets and power tools

are tempting. But a few basic tools will get the

job done, especially if you’re a casual gardener.

This roundup of hardworking buys includes

(clockwise from the top): 6-inch terra-cotta pot,

$2.50 walmart.com; A M Leonard Hand Weeder,

$4 amleo.com; Fiskars Softouch Trowel, $6

fiskars.com; Corona Bypass Pruner, $11

acehardware.com; and Bond Bamboo Rake, $5

acehardware.com. Labor not included.

by JANE AUSTIN M cKEON

outdoors

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JULY

2010

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