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Everything you Need to Have a Successful Garden on your First Try+Tips
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items I am about to begin my 5th year of gardening! I learn something new each year, but I always have a bountiful harvest that works for our family. Everyone’s garden is going to look a bit different, never try to compare, make it yours and make it fun! G...
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Trellis, Frames and Cages
Pots and Planters
Seeds
Tools
Instructions
Misc
Trellis, Frames and Cages
These not only keep your garden looking nice and organized, but truly help with your plants health and growth as well.
This is my plan for my new addition to my garden this year, I’ve always wanted to try the arch growing.
Extra Tall Garden Arch Arbor - 80 Inch
I use an a frame for all my cucumbers, green beans and last year I started using them for squash as well! These particular ones are light and easy to move around. No assembly required.
Gardener's Blue Ribbon A-Frame 18-Inches W x 48-Inches H Green Garden Trellis For Climbing Plants For Cucumbers For Roses For Tomatoes
I tried these a frames last summer and they were amazing. Easy to assemble, and they are STURDY. I had some huge squash and cucumbers hanging off these and the frame didn’t even budge. You can set up multiple ones in a row depending on how big of a s...
Rifny 16.5x40 Inch Metal Climbing Trellis, 2 PCS
Usually I just use twine but I’m going to try these this year as well!
100 PCS Plastic Plant Support Clips
Easy to add to the dirt and clip or tie your plant to it if you think it needs some extra support. I do not like my plants leaning or laying right against the dirt if I can help it. Help keep pests away and breathe and keeps them healthier longer.
Cambaverd 5FT Bamboo Stakes for Plants - 20Pcs
A quick, cheap and easy cage for your tomatoes but there are other options as well depending on where they are planted.
54-in Galvanized Steel Wire Round Tomato Cage
Another option for support in your pots.
Taoskai 10 Pack 3ft Bamboo Plant Trellis
You will be surprised how quick you can forget what you planted and where entire the plants really take off, make sure you mark them!
Bamboo Plant Stakes, 50pcs, Extra Long Tags
These are so cute and look like they will last!
Garden Marker | Metal Art | Planter Box Signs | Vegetables Markers | Graden Stakes
Pots and Planters
I love some fun designs in my pots, they add character to the garden or your porch!
allen + roth 18.7-in W Large White Resin Contemporary/Modern Indoor/Outdoor Planter With Drainage Holes
I haven’t personally tried potato’s yet but I think I will this year. From my research these are the best planters for them and what I plan to use. I also saw you can just use storage crates!
Cavisoo 5-Pack 10 Gallon Potato Grow Bags
A sturdy and durable pot that will hold up outdoors.
Round 27-in W x 20-in H Brown Concrete Outdoor Planter
Depending on how many feet you need to cover and fill with soil, I highly recommend getting a scoop of top soil from your local nursery. It will save you time, money and your back! However, I always have this on hand in case I need to top my beds off...
Miracle-Gro 1.5-cu ft Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Organic Raised Bed Soil
I got this pot last year and it’s absolutely gorgeous. It is surprisingly light weight but it has held up so far through all types of weather, I didn’t even bring it in for the winter.
Origin 21 Rectangle 8-in W Extra Large White Mixed/Composite Contemporary/Modern Indoor/Outdoor Deck Box Planter
If you are gardening right into your dirt without beds, you can add this right to your soil to help add essential nutrients
Miracle-Gro In-Ground Use 1.5-cu ft All-purpose Garden Soil
I love the character this pot gives, and it can be used indoors or outdoors so that’s a win! Can’t ever have too many pots!
allen + roth Round 19.02-in W Large White Resin Indoor/Outdoor Planter
Of course you always need potting mix on hand as well! I mix this with the garden bed soil for my outdoor vegetable/fruit pots.
Miracle-Gro 25-Quart All-purpose Potting Soil Mix
I use these nets for my berry bushes to keep the birds away!
Aphrolin Plant Cover Bags, 4.6x3.4ft, 2 Pcs
Luckily I have a fence, but I do plant some things outside of my fence and you will want these to protect them especially until they are well established.
COATTOA 8 PCS Plant Protector Chicken Wire
I don’t have this yet but this is also on my dream list for this summers garden. So far I’ve been using my talk herb garden bed as my table but it’s not so easy working around the plants. It will be so helpful having a work table.
Yaheetech Outdoor Potting Bench w/Sink & Shelves
I use whiskey barrels for my strawberries and cherry tomato plants. (Make sure to use a cage to support the cherry tomato plant.) they can get huge!
Southern Patio Round 22.24-in W Large Brown Resin Outdoor Whiskey Barrel
This is nice, sturdy and keep the water out. You are going to want your own little storage container for your garden supplies. It will keep your bags of soil fresh as well.
EAST OAK 31 Gallon Waterproof Storage Box
Seeds
A great starter kit for seeds!
Emergency Survival Vegetable Non-Gmo, Heirloom Seed Pack-100% Heirloom Seed Kit, Garden gift, Free Shipping in the US, heirloom seeds
I haven’t made my own starters yet but I’ve been helping my mom with hers and this looks like a great set for getting started. I direct sow most things or buy baby plants to support local nurseries.
Burpee Indoor Herb & Vegetable Starter Kit
The more you garden the more seeds you will accumulate, and they will last longer in a storage box like this. Plus I just like to keep my things organized, safe from getting lost or spilled and easy to find!
Metal Seed Storage Box with Labels & String
I think this is gorgeous and every gardener needs a good watering can!
Arcadia Garden Products Classic Bronze 2.6-Gallons Bronze Metal Classic Watering Can
Spacing is key for gardening. You will be surprised with how BIG some of your plants can get. This will keep things nice and organized.
Seeding Square - Gardening Template Tool
I absolutely love my herb garden and again, if I don’t mark them I sometimes forget what is what. These will add some bright fun color to your garden!
one Herb marker // herb tag // garden label // garden stake // plant gift// garden marker
Tools
Another just is a good pair of clippers! Make sure you don’t leave them outside exposed to the weather and clean them off after use or they will get clogged and not work well.
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears, 5/8-Inch Cut
I use this sprayer for pest repellent spray that I make on my own- I have a recommendation of the recipes I use.
Project Source 1-Gallon Plastic Tank Sprayer
A good hose is an obvious must for gardening with a nozzle that you can adjust the pressure of water coming out!
Pocket Hose Copper Bullet 75FT Garden Hose
I have multiple bags and sets of gardening tools because I’m always losing things, but this is another must have for starting out!
Grenebo 9-Piece Heavy Duty Gardening Tools Set
I am getting this this year for sure! I always struggle digging my holes for bulbs in the fall. Can’t believe I haven’t found this sooner!
Berry&Bird 12" Bulb Planter Tool, Stainless Steel
This is great for watering your seedlings inside or for your house plants.
Style Selections 0.18-Gallons White and transparent Plastic Traditional Watering Can
Twine will come in useful for all sorts of gardening things! I use it for tying big plants together at the end of spring in my flowerbeds or at the end of the season. I use it to hand flowers and herbs to dry inside. I use it to tie plants to stakes ...
Jute Twine 328ft 2.5mm 4Ply Heavy Duty
This is amazing for straight sowing seeds. You know how you read the packet and it says how deep it should be planted and you just try to guess? Well with this tool you don’t have too, the measurements are right on it and makes a nice perfect plantin...
Lanxitown Hand Dibber Bulb Planter Tool
Hear me out. I don’t care what age you are or how fit you are. Gardening is HARD on the back and body, this does help, especially your knees.
Colwelt Garden Kneeler Stool with Tool Pouch
This sprinkler is an absolute must for your garden. There will inevitably be days you forget or can’t make it out to water or if you’re on vacation. This is able to cover my entire garden area. It sprays super high and wide!
Melnor DuraTek 4500-Sq. Feet Oscillating Sled Lawn Sprinkler
Use this for your solutions, if you use plastic it can break it down especially if using oils.
16oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles - 2 Pack
If you want to stay on top of the weeds this tool will help make you not dread the task!
Grampa's Weeder - Stand Up Weed Puller Tool
Instructions
This is almost the exact instructions for how my husband built my beds.
How To Make A Simple Raised Garden Bed In 5 Easy Steps
You do want to try to follow the guides as much as you can to reap full benefits of gardening. This is a cute little ring pamphlet to help!
EZ Grower Garden Planner for Beginners
So you just made our garden beds and now it’s time to fill it, but wow that’s going to take a LOT of soil. No worries, you actually fill most of it up with other things first that you most likely already having laying around. I used cardboard from bo...
10 Excellent Money-Saving Raised Bed Fillers
Every gardener encounters some form a pest at some point. This list will help you prepare for what you might find and how to treat or prevent them with natural products you can make right at home. I used lots of peppermint oil last year and had minim...
10 DIY Insecticides To Keep Your Garden Pest Free (Naturally)
I had no idea what this was first time I found this in my squash plants and ended up losing all my squash my first year. So I was never going to let that happen again although it’s always inevitable at some point! First of all, make sure you know whe...
How To Get Rid Of Powdery Mildew (Organic Treatment)
All your growing guide needs based on your area, make sure you know what your growing zone is.
Planting Calendar - Gardening by the Moon
Misc
My mom got me this for Christmas one year and It became my new favorite garden essential. If you want to avoid dragging dirt in when you pick your veggies, this is worse to fill up then spray off with the hose. I love the size of this too, you can ac...
Harvest Basket- Large Sturdy Wooden Design Garden Basket Valentines Day Gift, Harvesting Basket Rotating Handle Gardening Gift Garden Gift
You will want some quick and easy slip on waterproof shoes to wear on the garden. They will get wet and muddy but these are easy to spray off AND they are comfortable.
Sloggers Women's Waterproof Garden Clogs
These look so pretty around the garden in the evenings and my kids love them!
TONULAX Solar Garden Lights - 2 Pack