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Outdoor Gardening
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items My outdoor gardening essentials. It is completely different tools and gears than my indoor list, built for sun, soil, and weather.
These seeds actually bloom! I currently have several types of Zinnias growing in my garden, including Benary's Giants. All have bloomed beautifully in my Zone 9A. Johnny's Selected Seeds is one of my go-to's for high quality seeds with reliable germi...
Johnny's Selected Seeds | Supporting Farms & Gardens Since 1973
Its cheaper version, but it does the job. It's light weight and covers my face and my neck.
Mens Women Fishing Hat UPF 50+ Wide Brim
I used the 1.6mm bit to drill holes in the ground for sowing seeds, and also for planting small plants, it didn't need much depth, just enough to get them in. Our soil here is clay, but since I was only going shallow, it wasn't much of an issue. It's...
Auger Drill Bit 4 Pack - Garden Spiral Planter
I wanted to grow some cut flowers and heard zinnias are one of the easiest to start with, so I decided to try this blend. Germination was good. One thing to note, this mix has a lot of variety, but most of the blooms are on the smaller side, not the ...
Zinnia Crazy Blend 1oz - 4,000 Seeds
Daiso – Japanese Household Goods really has gardening stuff too 🌱 Grabbed this stainless steel weeding sickle and it's actually so handy for clearing weeds. Unfortunately they can't sell individual items online, but the store has tons of selections.
Stainless Steel Weeding Sickle
Another one from Daiso.
Garden Scissors (Pruning Blade)
From Daiso. Yes! I have different types of gardening scissors because depending on what you're trimming, the tool you use matters too. Learned my lesson trying to cut a thick branch with regular scissors. Never again 😅.
Gardening Scissors
I've been using this one the most recently for cutting my zinnias. It's small and cuts clean. Note: not all items from Daiso are $2.25, though it usually starts around there.
Gardening Pruning Scissors
We didn't want to drill into the brick wall but still needed to keep the outside area clean and organized. This freestanding hose holder definitely did the job. It's sturdy and we have a 50ft hose on it and it's holding up well, with plenty of room t...
Freestanding Garden Hose Holder, Heavy Duty Metal, Holds 150 Ft, Black
When it comes to sunflowers, I love them! The seeds germinate well, and they have a great selection. I specifically use this site for their Pro Cut series. They're awesome and are so beautiful!
Grow Sunflowers - ProCut, garden ornamentals
Coast of Maine Organic & Natural Sprout Island Blend Seed Starter. I first got a free bag from a garden show, and ever since then it's all I've used for starting my seeds. My seedlings always do well with this one; they all sprout. Honestly the b...
Seed Starter
This has been good to me. I only buy it when they have those sales about twice per year at Lowes: 5 for $10.
I do want to try those EZ-straw from Tractor Supply for my garden bed in the back.
I do want to try those EZ-straw from Tractor Supply for my garden bed in the back.
Garden Mulch for Landscaping and Flower Beds
A website for finding your Plant Hardiness Zone. A plant listed as annual could actually be perennial depending on your zone!
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map | USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map