Tip #4 of 14: Turn a long-handled tool into a measuring stick!
Tip #4: Turn a long-handled tool into a measuring stick! Lay a long-handled garden tool on the ground, and next to it place a tape measure. Using a permanent marker, write inch and foot marks on the handle. When you need to space plants a certain distance apart (from just an inch to several feet)... Sign in to see full entry.