AMES provides Dual Tine Leaf Rakes for environmental cleanup event in Portland, Oregon 

CAMP HILL, Pa. (November 3, 2015) — The AMES Companies, Inc., the leading American manufacturer and global provider of lawn and garden products and jobsite tools, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Forest Park Conservancy’s second annual Trail Rake-A-Thon on November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Forest Park in Portland, Oregon. In addition to its role as event sponsor, the company will donate 80 AMES Dual Tine Leaf Rakes for volunteers to use during the event. The sponsorship is part of The…

“This Old House Top 100” Reveals the Year’s Must-Have Innovations

CAMP HILL, Pa. (November 2, 2015) — The AMES Companies, Inc., the leading American manufacturer and global provider of lawn and garden products and jobsite tools, is pleased to announce that its Dual Tine Leaf Rake has been named to the fifth annual “This Old House Top 100,” a list of the best new home products of 2015.

“We’re dedicated to developing new products that set the bar in quality, innovation and meeting end-user needs,” said Janelle Winey, Sr. Product Manager at The AMES Companies, Inc. “When it comes to…

Although we’re almost at the end of summer, the weather is still hot and your plants need plenty of water. Without the right water hose storage, watering can be a tedious and cumbersome task that you dread. Stop coiling your water hose on the ground and start storing it in a way that makes watering easier. Follow our guide for choosing the right hose reel and you’ll be on your way to an improved watering experience.

Question 1: Do I want my hose reel to be mobile?
First decide whether or not you want your hose reel to be transportable to…