Watching your garden wither under the oppressive sun of a drought can be heartbreaking, but you don't have to feel helpless. There are many tricks and techniques to help you and your garden get through a summer drought.

If you live in an area that is already experiencing a drought, or one that goes through summer droughts frequently, one of the best solutions for you might be to choose plants from the start that don't require much water to thrive. Take a look at our garden  tips to get you through those scorching dog days of summer and keep your garden plants thriving.

I have to admit Im a little afraid of string trimmers. There always seems to be such potential for danger, from rocks flying up in your face to getting the string tangled in a horrible mess with a wad of tall grass wrapped around it.

The truth is, string trimmers are not that difficult to use and they are very handy to have around the yard. String trimmers can be used to trim grass next to trees, walls, fences and other items that you can't get too close to with a conventional lawn mower…..