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Gardening Essentials for the Plant Girlie on a Budget 💚🌱
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I started gardening in 2023 as another low activity/at home hobby during a really bad skating injury. Watching my plants grow and maintaining them day by day has brought me a lot of peace, so I just wanted to share my experience with others. Garden...
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Soils and Solutions

 
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My go to soil. This is an inexpensive soil that’s found in a number of different stores, that can be used for a wide range of plants.
Potting Mix - Scotts Miracle-Gro
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For my orchid babies! Orchids have the ability to bloom year round. However, it’s normal for them to lose their flowers eventually. This will help them to rebloom.
Miracle-Gro Ready to Use Orchid Plant Food Mist
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Vital for growing orchids. This can be mixed with regular soil.
Miracle-Gro® Orchid Potting Mix Coarse Blend | ScottsMiracle-Gro US
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This is a natural way to combat plant bugs and pests. Best used at night.
Neem Oil Ready to Use - Captain Jacks
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Great for when bugs appear. This often combats pests instantly. Use directly on foliage.
Insecticidal Super Soap Ready to Use - Captain Jacks
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Stores

 
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Also a great for plant supplies on a budget! Slightly higher quality than dollar stores, but still affordable prices for essentials such as soil, watering cans and more.
Walmart | Save Money. Live better.
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My go to for inexpensive plant tools! You can find things like pots, shears, plant hangers, plants mister, garden decor and much more! Follow my tik tok for hauls!
Dollar Tree
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Another great resource for gardens tools. I especially go here for garden decor.
Hobby Lobby Arts & Crafts Store
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Offers discounted plant tools and garden decor. Check year round for new items.
Michaels: Arts & Crafts, Frames, Seasonal Décor | DIY & Inspiration
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Nurseries

 
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My favorite nursery in Orlando. Beautifully scenic with a butterfly encounter.
Lukas Nursery
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A cute mom and pop nursery with low prices you won’t find anywhere else. My go to for plant hauls.
Green Acres Nursery - 1378 Bunnell Rd, Apopka, Florida - Yelp
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A very cozy nursery with events and classes happening throughout the year. Great for a Sunday stroll.
Palmer's Garden | A Neighborhood Garden Center
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Another cute nursery not as well known as the others.
Sanford Gardens, LLC - PlantANT.com
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A smaller nursery but with a robust selection of large and small plants at a great price.
Natalia's Garden Center
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Tools

 
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Keeping your plants foliage moist is essential. Misters come in a wide variety of sizes.
Glass Mister, Size: Clear - Michaels
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Self watering pots are essential for healthy plants. This aids in monitoring water levels.
Self Watering Planters and Pots for Indoor Outdoor Gardening
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A great resource to have, especially if you have long nails like me. They come in a lot cute designs and colors!
Gardening Gloves, Garden & Landscaping Tools - Dollar Tree
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Shears are vital for trimming your plant, and therefore keeping them healthily. These are inexpensive and durable.
Garden Collection By-pass Pruning Shear, Assorted Colors, 1-ct.
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The most basic essential for keeping your plant’s moisturized. I prefer metal cans to plastic, but both work fine.
Watering Cans for Indoor and Outdoor Gardening Patio ... - Walmart
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