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Discover my list of gardening products designed to make growing a little easier. Explore essentials that provide both quality and beauty for your garden space.
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Native Plant Books

For those in the Northeastern US

 
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I love the simple layout of this book. Every plant is discussed in an easy-to-read paragraph with great photos.
The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants
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This book gives the basic facts on every plant, along with clear photos. It also includes a “Notes” section which is very informative.
Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide
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Easy to bring along with you, this smaller book offers page-long plant descriptions and pretty photos.
Native Plants for New England Gardens
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Native Plants & Seeds

 
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A wonderful place to buy native plants. I especially love their photos because they include root sizes, which is handy for figuring out plant depth.
Prairie Moon Nursery: Native Plants
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A great place to purchase native plants.
Prairie Nursery: Native Plants
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Composting

 
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I have two of these in my yard. They are expandable and work great at holding a total of 33 cu ft of compost!
GEOBIN Compost Bin | Yardfully
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Edging & Fencing

 
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So easy to install and provides a lovely edge.
Tall Wall No-Dig Landscape Edging | EasyFlex
 
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This edging is made from heavy duty recycled rubber. It's easy to install and looks good in the landscape.
Flexible & Sturdy Rubber Landscape Edging | EcoBorder
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Beautiful fencing I use around my perennial garden.
No Dig Metal Fence, 5 Panels | Zippity
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I use two sets of the 4 foot tall fences to enclose my vegetable garden.
Foldable Metal Fence | Amazon Basics
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Planting & Potting Equipment

 
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Easy soil cleanup when potting or repotting. Folds up flat for easy storage.
PE Plant Repotting Mat Waterproof | Owl Focus
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These allow roots to breathe and prevents root circling. Made of sturdy fabric, they fold up for easy storage. Available in black or tan.
10 Gallon Plant Grow Bags | VIVOSUN
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Six sizes and many colors to choose from.
Eclipse Round Planter with Saucer | The HC Companies
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Study plant pot with three sizes and many colors available.
Pot Planter | Bloem
 
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Useful for supporting trees.
Heavy Duty Steel Tree Stake Kit | FCENDS
 
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Great for holding up floppy flowers.
Plant Support Stakes, 10" Wide x 24" High | HiGift
 
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Great for supporting tomato plants and they fold flat.
Square Tomato Cages | GROWNEER
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I use these adjustable hoops to support garden fabric or climbing plants.
Garden Hoops, Adjustable Up to 5 ft Tall | Gardener's Supply Company
 
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Light weight and cushiony.
Thick Kneeling Pad | RED Home Club
 
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I've been enjoying this greenhouse since it was put up. Easy to install with two people.
Palram Canopia Hybrid 6' x 4' Greenhouse
 
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This container garden allows you to grow 50 plants in one space, with a tube down the center for composting. It rotates and includes the option to install wheels. Add your worms and you have a natural ecosystem for growing organic produce!
Garden Tower 2™, 50-Plant Composting Vertical Garden Planter

Tools

 
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A handy tool in the vegetable garden.
Micro-Tip Pruning Snips | Fiskars
 
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Works well and comfortable to hold.
Pruning Shears | Fiskars
 
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A handy tool when hand weeding. The weeds just pop right out!
Big Grip Weeder | Fiskars
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No need to bend with this handy weed remover.
4-Claw Stand Up Weeder | Fiskars
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Holds all my gardening tools so I can tote everything around the yard easily.
Garden Tool Bag | WORKPRO
 
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Protect your skin from irritation and UV rays when gardening. Made from REPREVE eco-dynamic fabric that keeps you cool and dry.
Protection Sleeves | Farmers Defense
 
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Love that these are semi-waterproof!
The Bamboo Gardener Work Gloves | Bellingham
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These are durable, water resistant, and fit my small hands very well.
Latex Dipped Gardening Gloves | Miracle-Gro

Watering

 
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You don't have to hold down a trigger with the convenient on/off lever!
RelaxGrip 8 Pattern 16" Pivoting Wand | Melnor
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An extremely durable hose.
Garden Hose with Nozzle | Bionic Steel
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Perfect to hang expandable hoses on.
Garden Hose Holder - Free Standing | Artigarden

Yard Maintenance

 
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The cordless feature is so convenient.
20V MAX Cordless Leaf Blower | Black+Decker
 
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Love that this is cordless and the battery life lasts a while!
40V MAX* Cordless String Trimmer/Edger | B+D
 
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This is collapsible so it takes up less space when storing.
Kangaroo Collapsible Garden Bag - 30 Gal | Fiskars