Tools

April 2022
Leveraging Technology to Fertilize Growth

Running a garden retail business in today’s unpredictable environment can be daunting, but the right software tools can make growing your business a simpler and surer path. Small business owners often have many roles; the... more »

May 7, 2020
General Tools & Instruments Acquires Garden Weasel

High Road Capital Partners recently announced that its portfolio company General Tools & Instruments has acquired Garden Weasel, a provider of specialized lawn and garden tools, from Faultless Brands. The acquisition comprises Garden Weasel’s assets, trademarks, patents, and... more »

July 20, 2016
TDI Brands To License Little Pals

TDI Brands has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement within the lawn and garden market with Little Pals, a European manufacturer of gardening products specifically designed for little hands. Under the terms of the agreement,... more »

March 25, 2016
Fiskars Returns to NCAA Tournament

Garden tool manufacturer Fiskars has joined with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the eighth consecutive year to be the official net-cutting scissors during the 2016 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships.The orange-handled scissors... more »

August 27, 2015
NHS Announces 2016 Layout, Schedule Changes

The National Hardware Show (NHS) will once again host the event in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central and North Halls, beginning in 2016 - returning to the 2014 Show floor layout.The NHS had occupied... more »

April 2015
70 Years Young

M ay is often a tough time for lawn and garden retailers to get away from their stores, but the National Hardware Show offers the perfect excuse for a quick (and productive) escape. Sourcing what... more »

May 8, 2012
Study: Popular Gardening Products May Contain Toxic Chemicals

In a recent study, researchers at the Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, MI, tested nearly 200 gardening necessities - gloves, knee pads, hand tools, and hoses - for heavy metals and chemicals known to pose... more »

Good Bugs Versus Bad Bugs
Good Bugs Versus Bad Bugs

Christmas and poinsettia season have come and gone, and some of you may have seen some poinsettias arriving in your store with some small cards or sachets hanging from the plant or pot. Some of... more »

Backyard Engineering
Backyard Engineering

Have you noticed the changes in designs for garden tools? Improvements in design and engineering aren't only for clothes, computers and hybrid cars. The past decade has brought an avalanche of improvements for common household... more »

August 2007
New Aspects Of Traditional Tools

Have you noticed the changes in designs for garden tools? Improvements in design and engineering aren't only for clothes, computers and hybrid cars. The past decade has brought an avalanche of improvements for common household... more »

March 2007
Previewing The National Hardware Show

The National Hardware Show (NHS), one of the largest events focused on home enhancement, is just around the corner with many new features for retailers to check out. The show is scheduled for May 8-10,... more »

July 2006
Tools Of The Trade

Whether they are avid gardeners or new homeowners just learning about the joys of tree, lawn and plant care, most garden center customers know that having the right tools makes the job easier. And while... more »