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Get your gardening on
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items My dad was an amazing gardener. Once he passed away, I wanted to learn how to be a great gardener so that I can feel closer to him. I'm not as gifted as he was. After much trial and TONS of error, these are the things that I found helpful.
Neem oil is so expensive these days, but it is so necessary. Getting it concentrated has been a huge money saver.
Garden Safe Neem Oil Extract Concentrate, for Organic Gardening, Fungicide, Insecticide, Miticide, Neem Oil for Plants
Starting my plants from seeds this year went off without a hitch because of this seed starting soil. And by far the most affordable I've come across.
Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix for Seed Starting, 8 qt. (2-Pack) | For Starting Vegetable, Flower, and Herb Seeds Indoors, Excellent for Cuttings
I have these all around my house. They have come in handy many times because I am messy and always spill water when I set my plants down. They blend in with my shelving perfectly. My plants feel very professional now.
Patelai 16 Pieces 4 Sizes Cork Plant Coasters 4/6/ 8/10 Inch,Brown,Charcoal | Round Fabric Reversible Cork Trivets Pads for Houseplants Indoors Waterproof Absorbent Waterproof Tray Pot for Drink
Foldable bucket! Need I say more? I will though. I can't believe how much this has come in handy as I keep my balcony garden going. I don't have a ton of storage room in my apartment. This was the solution.
BANCHELLE Collapsible Bucket for Camping, Folding Car Wash Bucket, 20L | Portable Mop Bucket, Laundry Water Storage Container for Fishing Shower Travel, Beach, Gardening, Boating, Cleaning
I got the light green one and I love it! So cute and I love that I can take the rainfall spout off when I need to.
TEIUKAX Indoor and Outdoor Watering Can - Long Spout -1/2 Gallon (64oz) - Light Green
I made the mistake of brining a plant with a white fly infestation into my apartment. Soon all of my plants were under attack. This helped me finally get ride of the pests.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil Spray for Plants, 32 oz Ready-to-Use | 3-in-1 Protection Against Insects, Diseases and Mites, For Indoor and Outdoor Plants, Approved for Organic Gardening
Might be weird to put this in the garden section but I used this to help me bring a fan outside to keep my plants from dying during multiple heat domes.
Vockjour 16/3 Black 10 Ft Waterproof Extension Cord
I learned about the importance of perlite the hard way. This is my go-to bag for all my plants.
Back to the Roots Organic Perlite - USA
Grow bags are great for balcony gardening but they can be pricey. These are the most affordable and quality I have found so far.
Land Guard 4-Pack Fabric Grow Bags 5 Gallon, Thickened Nonwoven Garden Pots, Growing Bags with Handles, Black
Affordable and works great. My little sprouts have a high survival rate thanks to these grow lights.
DOMMIA Under Shelf Grow Light, Auto Timer, Dimmable, Pearl White, 1-Pack | Full Spectrum LED Plant Light for Shelves, Bookcase, Cabinet; 4"x4" Ultra-Slim LED Panel; 6ft USB Cord; 10W 2-Panel Each Pack
This is a popular brand among plant lovers for a reason. I have some plants that live in water and have been doing really well with just this stuff.
Dyna-GRO DYFOL008 Foliage Pro - Excellent for Tropical Foliage Plants
I LOVE these little greenhouses. They help save space and my sprouts grow into strong plants when I put them in these guys.
HBlife Mini Greenhouse for Indoor, Clear Stackable Green House with Magnetic Door & Adjustable Drainage Dividers, Tabletop Portable Greenhouse for Small Plants Nursery Germination and Display, 1 Pack
The best deal on outdoor potting soil that I've found so far. All of my plants thrive with this stuff. You don't need to fertilize your plants for 3 months after planting them in this. I've gotten away having my plants living all summer without needi...
Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix, 16 qt. (2-Pack) | Plant Soil For Outdoor Container Plants, Contains Quick-Release Natural Fertilizer, OMRI Listed
This is what I use to get all my seeds started. I love it because I can take the cells out of the watering dish and watch the roots develop through the clear plastic. I also appreciate all the tools it comes with. I've used them all.
Sfee 10 Pack 120-Cell Seed Starter Kit
All I can say is that I wish I knew coco coir existed when I first started my gardening journey.
Legigo 4 Pack Coco Chips for Plants- 4.4lb Organic Coconut Husk Potting Mix | Drainage, Aeration & Moisture Retention, Chunky Coco Coir Substrate, High-Expansion Mulch for Orchids, Soil Mix & Houseplants
I violently murdered a number of plants before I found this stuff. I can stake my plants without decapitating them now.
VELCRO Adjustable Plant Ties, Green 75ft
So affordable. So helpful. I have so many of these and I love them.
Garden Stakes Kit: 15Sets Fiberglass Plant Sticks Supports & Accessories for DIY 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft Stakes for Tomato, Vegetables, Indoor & Outdoor Gardening Supplies (15)
Perfect for my tiny apartment. It looks really nice and I love that it comes with grow lights that you can attach to the shelves.
Homsorout 6-Tier Indoor Plant Stand w/ Light
Grow bags are crazy expensive. These are nice quality, cute, and among the most affordable I've found so far.
SPONDWILD 7 Pcs 15 Gallon Grow Bags, PE Garden Pots with Handle for Plants | Collapsible Gardening Supplies with Drainage Holes, Anti-evaporation PE Planting Containers for Vegetable & Flower Growing
These get A TON of use. They are greate for starting seeds inside and then transitioning them outside. They are also perfect for giving plants as gifts.
Bluepro Clear Nursery Pots with Humidity Domes, 3.5/4/5 Inch, 36-Pack | Clear PET, Drainage Holes, Root and Germination Visibility, Flexible, Indoor Propagation and Seed Starting
Cute, practical, and affordable! I use these for both inside and outdoor plants. They've withstood high temperature and low temperatures outside. And my plants stay healthy.
Planter Pots with Drainage Holes - Lightweight, Durable, and Space-Saving Pots for Indoor and Outdoor - Versatile Functionality, Simple Modern Design, Set of 5 Plastic Planter Pots - Pink
Cute and durable shelving shouldn't be expensive. I have this in green on my balcony. I get extreme temperatures and it has stayed strong. All of my potted plants look lovely on the shelf.
Dipion 2 Tier Corner Plant Stand Outdoor Metal,Plant Shelf,Mint Green | Weight Capacity 240 lbs Heavy Duty Ladder,37.08"L x 22.83"W x 20.07"H,Rock-Solid Stability,Adjustable Feet
Bird detterents that actually work. I recently learned that pinwheels are supposed to scare birds and other critters away from your garden. Birds were attacking my baloncy plants no matter what I tried. I put a bunch of these out, I haven't had issue...
BATTIFE Reflective Pinwheels for Yard, 6 Pack
My favorite propogation jars! They are so cute sometimes I use them just as decoration.
Mapoxy Glass Bud Vases
The best pair of pruning I've ever had. Also the cheapest. Funny how that works. The color is fun and easy to spot amongs all my gardening tools.
2-Pack Stainless Steel Gardening Scissors & Clippers
Starting some roses? Give this a try!
Rosy Soil Seedling Seed Starter Soil Mix, Organic, Peat-Free, 4 Quarts | Worm Castings, Biochar and Mycorrhizae Blend, for Seed Germination, Microgreens, Propagation, Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers
This really is everything I wanted and more. I use it for everything. It's also super affordable.
Fiskars Soil Scoop for Potting & Transplanting, 1.5 Cup Capacity, Black | Indoor Potting for Medium Planters, Durable Lightweight Resin Garden Scooper with Flat Bottom & Deep Sides to Prevent Spills
I can't recommend getting one of these enough. Once you've gone multiple times without having to spend hours cleaning up, you'll totally get it. And it can be folded up into something so tiny I can fit it in a 5" pot with a bunch of other gardening t...
SupKing Repotting Mat 29.5x29.5 Pink Oxford
I have super small hands and I couldn't find a pair that could actually fit me until these. And they work great. But even if you don't have tiny hands, you can get these in medium and large.
Brigic Bamboo Fiber Gardening Gloves, S-XL
This is the only rooting powder that was recommended to me (and by many people). I've been using this for 4 years now. It works wonders.
Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder, 1.25 oz Ready-to-Use Dust for Houseplants and Transplants Speeds Root Development
Another affordable and effective perlite option. And I often see this go on sale.
Omitgoter Horticultural Perlite 1qt Soil Additive
Durable and adorable. These have been going strong in cold and hot weather on my balcony.
Bloem Saturn 5" Plastic Planter with Saucer, Bermuda Teal, 4-Pack | Compact pots with built-in drainage holes and detachable saucer trays to protect surfaces and keep plants happy.