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🌿 Outdoor & Garden Magic from Home Depot (Homestead Mama Approved!)
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items I love Home Depot. So whether I'm shopping from their store in person, or ordering online, they are a place I trust. Here is a lovingly curated list of outdoor and garden goodies from Home Depot that make life smoother, homesteading happier, and playtime wilder (in the best way). From tools that actually work to sensory-safe picks for the neurodivergent fam, this i...
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🛠️ Functional & Fabulous Tools
🌱 Grow & Glow Essentials
🐓 Animal-Approved Helpers
Sensory-Friendly & Kid Joy Picks
🌈 Little Extras that Spark Joy
🛠️ Functional & Fabulous Tools
A great way to look like you have it all pulled together is with a storage bench. Hide the clutter, have a spot to rest. I love the wood ones, but have the resin for use in my storm shelter (stocked with things to distract kids and pets from weather.)
Outdoor Storage Benches
Okay this is an investment—but it’s basically the “I can fix it all” kit. If you’re building, fixing, or dreaming, this fuels it. Make sure and get one with batteries, and pick a brand and stick with it. At my house one son likes DeWalt, one likes Ryobi, and my husband likes Milwaukee. So we spend a fortune in batteries since they don't cross connect.
6 - Power Tool Combo Kit
No cords! No gas! ADHD-friendly because it's grab-and-go and done in 10 min. Works great around raised beds. Pick the brand that works with the batteries for your other tools. Trust me.
Cordless String Trimmers
Finally—gloves that aren’t bulky. Tough enough for chicken chores but gentle on my sensory skin. And they are pretty to boot!
Womens Gardening Gloves
Comfy-grip hand tools are so important —perfect for tired wrists and short garden bursts between snack refills. Spend the extra for the ergonomic handles - your hands will thank you later.
Ergonomic - Gardening Tools
🌱 Grow & Glow Essentials
Raised beds will help save your back. And the metal one comes in a variety of colors (love the terra cotta and peacock blue!)
Best Choice Products - Raised Garden Beds
Mini greenhouse moment—great on a sunny windowsill and super satisfying for the kids to peek at daily. Doubles as a homeschool project!
Seed Starter Greenhouse Kits
Rich, ready-to-go mix for when compost isn’t quite cooked yet. Plants love it. I use Miracle Grow but any raised bed soil will do.
Raised Bed Soil
These are soft and gentle—great for tomatoes and neurodivergent kiddos who wanna help without the frustration.
VELCRO Garden Ties in Green
🐓 Animal-Approved Helpers
For ducks, chickens, or messy play—it’s indestructible. Throw all your stuff in it when you need to clean it! (Works for dog baths too!)
Poly Stock Tank
Flexible and forgiving. Keeps small animals out or in. Pairs well with zip ties and chaos.
YARDGARD Garden Fence
Sensory-Friendly & Kid Joy Picks
It feels calm. Adds a sensory-safe, private nook—perfect for a hammock or kiddo decompression corner.
Bamboo - Garden Fencing
Shade included! Sensory heaven, and the canopy keeps the playset actually useable, even in summer.
Gorilla Playsets Swing Sets
Soft warm light for evening wind-downs. No harsh glare, just ✨ cozy garden fairy vibes.
Solar - Outdoor Lighting
Sensory friendly and cozy. Like a hug without the body contact. Perfect for unwinding.
Outdoor Egg Chair - Patio Chairs
Let the swing stim for you or your neurodivergent loved one. I love the one that folds flat into a bed for still moments.
Patio Swings
🌈 Little Extras that Spark Joy
A lifesaver during summer evenings. No spraying, just turn it on and enjoy dinner outdoors. Thermacell is an outdoor life saver.
Thermacell Mosquito Repellants
Pretty and practical. Keeps the hose from becoming a tripping hazard again (ask me how I know 😅).
Decorative Hose Reels
They make the backyard feel like a tiny café. Instant vibe shift—highly recommend for end-of-day mama resets.
Hampton Bay Outdoor String Lights
When you need a little privacy, but want it moveable, these are great. They come in a variety of patterns to match your vibe.
Galvanized Steel - Outdoor Privacy Screens