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If you’re a devoted gardener, you probably try to take good care of your tools and equipment. Some things are easy to forget, though. For instance, you might not put too much thought into maintaining your water hose, but when it’s left out in the cold all winter, it can experience some serious damage. While that's good news for heavy duty garden hose makers come springtime, it's bad news for forgetful gardeners.

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Gardening is one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. In 2014, there were over 113.5 million people in the U.S. who gardened either for their own pleasure, for food service jobs, or just to eat some healthy food for cheap.

Although millions of people enjoy gardening and do it quite often, there are still millions more that would love to become gardeners but might not know where to start. Here are a few things to keep in mind as a beginning gardener. Read More

Gifting season is right around the corner, and while the growing season is soon coming to a close, the winter is actually a perfect time for creative garden ideas and fantasies to percolate inside a budding young gardener's mind. If you've got one of these green-thumbs on your holiday gift-giving list, there is no shortage of gifts that can make their dreams come true (and that will stay useful even if the passion for gardening eventually fizzles).

To help encourage the growth of the devoted gardener in your life, check out these great gift ideas for gardeners:

Seeds
Get them started with a kit of seeds! Pick a theme and give them everything they'd need to get started. Some examples are: Salad kit (lettuce varieties, cucumbers, radish) or herb garden kits.

Gardening Books
Providing some literature for the novice gardener to leaf through is a great way to get those wheels turning all winter long. Cosy nights by the proverbial (or literal) fire are well spent in imagining gardenscapes, the dance between blossoms and bees, and delicate scents wafting in the warm air.

Gloves
A cute pair of gardening gloves really comes in handy when dealing with nettles and thorns, plus they are helpful for other home maintenance tasks.

Hand Trowels
Trowels are great for planting herbs, digging in corners, and taking out weeds. If a gardener was to have any one tool, this would probably be it.

Water Hoses
Plants need only two things when it comes down to it -- sun and water (some TLC never hurt, either). If your novice gardener doesn't have a hose, you should look into getting one for them -- a good one should last five to 10 years. Never kink versions tend to be convenient and popular, and they are a great choice for those whose gardens are a little far from their hose spigot.

Rake
It may not be as exciting as a seed kit, but a rake will help clean up a garden at the start and end of a growing season, and all the times in between. Your new gardener (or even experienced ones) will be grateful for a clean working place.

With your help and a successful growing season, your novice will soon become a devoted gardener. Don't hesitate to fill the gaps in devoted and experienced gardeners' toolkits either. Read More

Gardening is a relaxing, fun, and healthy hobby to have. It's a great way to spend some time outdoors and get away from life's stresses. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, everyone needs tools and proper equipment. Here is a list of a few essential tools for your property.

1. Water Hose -- Water is the most important aspect for a garden's survival. You have to have a hose that can cover the entire area. Sprinkler hoses can be as short as 25 feet or as long as 100 feet, so you can find one that suits your needs and the size of your yard.
2. Wheelbarrow -- Just about every garden is going to need a wheelbarrow at some point. Some folks will need to transfer items and soil much more often than others, but it's never a bad idea to have one stored in the garage or shed.
3. Hoe -- If you're dealing with vegetables, a solid, wide hoe should do the trick. If you're working with perennial plants, you should use a more delicate hoe.
4. Gloves -- If you're not careful, you could cut up your hands pretty bad when dealing with thorny or prickly bushes and plants. If you're just starting out, the best advice anyone can give you is to invest in a pair of high-quality gardening gloves to protect your hands.
5. Shovels -- You're going to need a few different shovels. Especially during the beginning stages, you'll need some larger shovels. But once you get in the hang of things, a small spade shovel should work great for digging plant-size holes and moving dirt mounds. Be sure to buy shovels and spades that have strong handles so they don't break and you don't harm yourself.
6. Rake -- Every house should already have a rake or two, but a gardener will definitely need one in order to whisk away any unwanted debris or leaves. Your property will look even better when kept clean, so make sure you tend to the area regularly.

If you're in need of any hose equipment for your property, contact Apex Hose today! Read More

No matter what type of working conditions your current our future outdoor gardening/lawn maintenance project find you in, the Teknor Apex company has the products you need to operate at maximum efficiency. From small soaker hoses to heavy duty garden hoses, Apex offers some of the finest quality products whether meant for the commercial or residential setting.

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