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The Impatient Farmer
  • Outdoor Power Tools
    • The Best Rear Tine Tillers
    • The Best Front Tine Rototillers & Reviews
    • Best Electric Hedge Trimmers
    • Pole Saw Reviews
    • Best Leaf Mulcher and Shredders
    • Best Cordless Cultivators for a Small Garden
    • Using Tillers & Cultivators in the Garden
    • The 5 Best Electric String Trimmers
      • Replacement String Trimmer Line
  • Gardening
    • Vegetable Gardening
    • Composting and Mulch
    • Lawncare
  • Small Farms
    • Farm Photos

Garden Power Tools Tips

How-to guides and tips for using our favorite garden power tools.

ECHO PPT-2620 vs. STIHL HT 103 Pole Saw – Which is Better?

Man cutting tree branches with stihl pole saw

Trying to choose a gas-powered pole saw? Compare the ECHO PPT-2620 vs. STIHL HT 103 Pole Saw to see how their features measure up. ECHO PPT-2620 vs. STIHL HT 103 Pole Saw – Which is …

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Sun Joe SWJ803E vs. WORX WG309 – Who Makes The Better Electric Pole Saw?

SunJoe vs Work Polesaw Comparison

Are you trying to decide between a Sun Joe and a WORX pole saw? Both the Sun Joe SWJ803E and the WORX WG309 are lightweight electric pole saws that minimize fatigue and allow you to …

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What Are The Differences Between The Common Types of Pole Saws?

Comparing two types of pole saws

If you have taller trees or hedges on your property, a pole saw is one of those must-have outdoor tools. We tend to focus on the shorter bushes and shrubs when landscaping a property, but …

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How to Use A Pole Saw to Trim High Tree Branches – Safety and Techniques

Pole saw trimming a tree with title overlay - How to Use a Pole Saw - Tree Trimming Techniques

Pole saws are an excellent tool to cut down high branches that are too high or too tough to reach. Learn the basic steps for using a pole saw properly and take the necessary safety …

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How to Use a Chainsaw Safely To Prevent Accidents

Chainsaw on stump after cutting down tree

Chainsaws are an important tool in any homeowner’s tool shed. From trimming trees to clearing fallen branches, there is no quicker way to cut through thick branches or take down a tree. In fact, you …

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Hot vs Cold Water Pressure Washers: Which One Do You Need?

If you are trying to decide what is better, a hot water or cold water pressure washer, the obvious answer is it depends on what you are cleaning. In this article, we’ll look at the …

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How to Use a Hedge Trimmer – Safety, Instructions, and Design Tips

Giant hedges trimmed into faces

A Step by Step Guide For Hedge Trimming – From Preparation to Cleanup Hedge trimmers are powerful tools that make hedge maintenance a breeze. If you’ve recently purchased a trimmer or are thinking of buying …

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What Type of Tiller Do You Need for Your Garden Project?

collage of three types of tillers - front tine, rear tine and vertical

What’s the one thing every garden needs? Healthy soil. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables or both, the success of your garden is entirely dependent on the health of your soil. One of the best ways …

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To Till, or Not to Till? That is the Question Every Gardener Asks

Man with large rototiller working creating a new garden bed with patches of brown earth all around

Should you use a rototiller, or follow the no-till method in your garden? The answer isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. Many gardeners swear by tilling. Others say your garden is healthier without it. …

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