Blog

Make the most of your tools and talents: articles, profiles, how-to guides, and more from the staff of Garrett Wade.

Summer Pruning Tips

By Tara Austen Weaver

How best to care for fruit trees, berries, and flowers in the warm months Many people associate pruning with winter and the dormant season, which is true for most trees and bushes, but summer is… Read More

Choosing the Best Pruning Shears for You

By Garrett Wade

To begin with the obvious, the pruner’s sole job is to cut plants in your yard, garden or farm. It’s far superior to a knife, and much better than snapping… Read More

Pruners: The Right Tool for the Right Job

By Erin Schanen

Love it or hate it, pruning is a huge part of gardening. It’s often made out to be more complicated than it needs to be and if you prune incorrectly often the worst-case scenario is that you’ll pru… Read More

Pruning an Apple Tree with the Garrett Wade Pruning Saw

By Garrett Wade

Our videographer lives just beyond the far northeastern coastline of Maine, in Nova Scotia. She lives on 20 acres of wooded land, dotted with Spruce trees, Pines, low shrubs and a small Apple Orc… Read More

How to Prune Blueberry Bushes and Care for Blueberry Plants

By Tara Austen Weaver

For more information about how to care for berries, please check out Tara Austen Weaver’s new book, Growing Berries and Fruits. If you have a bit of space, there are few things more rewardin… Read More

A Blog About Gardening, Cooking, Design & More

A thriving home garden can adds to your life in so many ways: beautifying your surroundings, providing fresh, trustworthy food for your family, even potentially raising the value of your property. Our blog has plenty of articles and tips to get the most out of your gardening time and tools, from soil prep to planting to harvesting—and then we’ll help you make the most of your bounty, whether you’re preparing fresh salsa or arranging freshly cut flowers. From DIY repairs to the garden, explore our blog and learn with us!

A Blog About Woodworking, Repairs, and DIY Everything

If any one thing defines a Garrett Wade customer, it’s the do-it-yourself spirit. We provide the tools to make or repair just about anything you can think of, and our blog is an invaluable resource when it comes to woodworking, home improvement, crafting, and so much more. Need a new tool but don’t know which version to get? We break down the differences. Want to get the most out of a new tool? We’ve got step-by-step tutorials to help you perfect your technique. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, we’re sure you’ll learn something new here.

About Garrett Wade

Garrett Wade has been making, sourcing, and selling top-quality tools and more since 1975. Our customers are passionate about woodworking, gardening, cooking and baking, home improvement, and the DIY ethos of making and fixing—and so are we. With a dedication to small, family-run businesses and an eye for craftsmanship and quality, we take tremendous pride in connecting makers with the best possible tools for the job at hand. We stand by everything we sell, and everything we carry is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.