Special thanks to the San Diego Union Tribune for featuring us in their essential gardening tools article.
The article is a wonderful compilation of what to invest in, and how to approach tool purchases.
Here’s an excerpt by freelance writer Caron Gold interviewing Sam on tool selection:
“Sam Tall runs the family-owned City Farmers Nursery in City Heights. He fields garden tool questions constantly. And, like those who own other independent nurseries, he and his staff enjoy guiding customers toward the best tool for their situation. His approach is to take a step back and first determine what you’re working with and what you want to do in your garden.
“The first thing to do is bring in a handful of soil to a nursery — not a garden center — and photos of the space you’re working on,” he said. “A nursery can run a soil test to let you know what your soil is like and how to amend it so the right tool can be selected. Maybe you have sandy soil if you’re in a valley area. Or if you’re on a hillside, there will be more rocks to deal with. That makes a difference in even the type of shovel you buy.”
Check out the rest of the article here, and know we’re here to provide you with a strong selection of American Made tools that’ll span the test of time and our tough and rocky clay soil!
