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My Backyard Garden Guide

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It's almost my favorite time of year…garden time! Each year, my garden gets a little bit bigger! This year, I'm starting a raised garden on my deck.
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Raised Garden Beds

If you have a small outdoor space, raised garden beds will be your best friend! I purchased 2 this season, and plan to plant all my fruits, veggies, and herbs so that the deer can't get to them,

 
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Multipurpose raised bed
Wooden Raised Garden Bed with Trellis & Hanging Roof
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Most space efficient, but the shortest option
2 Tier Wooden Raised Garden Bed
 
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Perfect size for storage and planting
2-Tier Planter Box Kit
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Great for climbing flowers/fruits/veggies
60" Tall Raised Garden Bed w/ Diamond Lattice Trellis
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My first choice for herbs
5-tier Vertical Raised Garden Bed
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Perfect combo of trellis and planter
Raised Garden Bed w/ Lattice
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Arbors

Nothing makes a tiny space look more magical than a flower-covered archway. I have a metal arch that I secured to my deck. It has lasted 3 seasons so far!

 
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I have mine at the entry to my deck...this is a great price, too!
Metal Garden Arch
 
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Wooden option if you want something bulkier
Outdoor Wooden Arbor
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Don't have a space to walk through? Here's a great alternative with bench seating!
Garden Bench Arbor with Bench

Tools

Skip the dollar store and invest in some good quality garden tools. There's nothing worse than the handle of your plastic shovel breaking!

 
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The only garden pruner you'll ever need
Fiskars Bypass Pruner
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The only garden shears you'll ever need
Fiskars 2" Plant Snips Garden Shear
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Stainless steel is the best way to go
2pc Plant Gardening Tool Set Stainless Steel Finish - Threshold™
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Great basic garden hose
Garden Hose, 75ft
 
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Get yourself one of these...they're a game changer!
Garden Hose Wand
 
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Keeps your tiny yard neat and tidy!
Garden Hose Holder
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Garden Decor

Until everything grows in, your garden will look very sparse. Until then, add some cute garden decor.

 
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So that you always know what you're growing
Metal Herb Plant Stakes - Threshold™
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No garden is complete without a gazing ball
Gazing Ball
 
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A little space for the birds
Ceramic Bird Bath
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A garden flag to welcome everyone to your oasis
Garden Flag 12x18
 
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Garden flag holder...
4-Prong Garden Flag Holder
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Keeps water moving and prevents mosquitos
Solar Bird Bath Fountain
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Soil & Fertilizer

I love the Miracle Gro line, but anything will work! Just try to be consistent with watering, and your plants will be happy!

 
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Great potting soil for outside gardens
Miracle-Gro 13lbs Potting Soil
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I fertilize with this once a week
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food 1.5lb
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For smaller plants, these plant spikes are great!
Miracle-Gro 1.1-oz 6-12-6 Spikes Indoor Plant Food
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Other Garden Necessities

From garden supports to SPF, this list has everything you could possibly need for your next garden

 
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Gardening gloves (or two...)
Gardening Gloves
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Garden supports, for when plants start getting heavy
Garden Ties
 
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Protects your face and neck from the sun
UV-Protection Sun Hat
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Definitely not a necessity, but these plant supports are a huge help!
Plant Supports
 
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Definitely not a necessity, but your tomatoes will climb and these will keep them sturdy.
Tomato Cages
 
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Another plant support that really works!
Half-Round Plant Supports
 
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SPF, SPF, SPF!
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen - SPF 50
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The BEST sunscreen, but leaves you white
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Lotion
 
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Love this sunscreen. Doesn't leave you sticky or oily
Supergoop! PLAY SPF 50 Antioxidant Body Mist
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Polarized glasses with no metal, so these are curly hair friendly!
goodr Polarized Sunglasses
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