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items Gardening gifts for that special person or for yourself. Essentials like plants, soil, fertilizer types with reviews
I've been using this growing medium for years and am only disappointed when I don't. You get consistent results, no strange rocks or items as I did with one that was obviously made from raspberry canes and the prickles were still there.
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, For Indoor or Outdoor Potted Plants, Flowers, Shrubs, 25 qt. - Walmart.com
I originally wanted to build one to take advantage of a narrow space between the house and the sidewalk. It got a lot of sun but was too narrow to bother with. This was perfect. It's only 22 inches wide to fit in that narrow space or on your balcony. Makes use of space otherwise neglected. Nice to have near your kitchen and fill with variety of lettuces, radishes, green onions, cilantro and parsley or basil
Funcid 4 ft Vertical Garden 5-Tier Raised Garden Bed for Patio Balcony Flower Herb Freestanding Garden Planter Box Brown, 26"×22.75×45" - Walmart.com
This is such a good purchase for your house plants or your balcony garden. It's nice because I don't have to worry about adding fertilizer just plants and water and it's lighter which makes moving the pots easier. I have tried others and they were heavier and denser. One of them seemed to stop the plants from growing completely so its important to get the right kind,
Expert Gardener Potting Mix for Potted Plants, 2 cu. ft. - Walmart.com
I love this for vegetables and bulbs. It's very important to the growth of the plants but because it's a slow release you may not see results for a year or two but definitely worth using to build up your soil because good soil makes good quality food and that's the whole point of gardeni...
Expert Gardener Bone Meal Plant Food, 3-15-0 Fertilizer, 4 lb.
I have purchased these and they are perfect for that plant that you always forget about. It keeps you from making watering mistakes which can kill a lot of plants and quite quickly. I like that it's uv resistant because some of my plants spend winter inside and summer outside.
Bloem Ariana 20" Self-Watering Plastic Planter - Rolled Rim Indoor/Outdoor Garden Pot, Charcoal - Walmart.com
I love the ease of installing these and they are perfect to contain some of the plants like would like to take over. I have a plot of mint which is trying to take over the whole yard and these are perfect for it.
Expert Gardener 6" x 20' Scallop Black Plastic Garden Border Edging
I've been using these for years and they do their job, easy to use and if you have a plant that has overgrown roots or very delicate roots it's the best as you don't need to disturb the roots at all.
Jiffy-Strips Biodegradable Seed Starting Peat Strip (50 Pots), Has Drainage
I love these for the little cherry tomatoes that I keep close to the door for using in my cooking and just this year learned that those little tomatoes make the best bacon tomato sandwiches because they don't make the sandwich all soggy. I just cut them in half and lay they all down and they contain their juices much better.
Harvest Bloom Garden Planter with Self-Watering System and Adjustable Trellis for Your Outdoor Balcony, Patio, or Backyard Garden by NuVue Products
Love these and such a good price. They work better than the spoon, knife and garden hoe that they replaced.
Fiskars 3-Piece Garden Tool Set - Trowel, Transplanter, Cultivator, Rust-Resistant Steel Heads, Ergonomic Handles for Planting, Digging, and Aerating Soil
I've purchased this for my indoor cat and he loved it. He will sit by it for hours like it's a friend. It's nice to have 2 because one can be recovering while the other one is being gnawed on.
Bonnie Plants Pet Grass 19.3 oz. 2-Pack
Apparently smelling Rosemary is said to improve your memory, cognitive function, alertness and focus, to improve your mood and calmness so I'm taking no chances and I have this on my kitchen window. It's right above the sink the most visited place in my house and it gets morning sun. It needs to be watered the minute the soil drys out or the leaves start to turn black so it's the perfect spot. I set it outside to get some sun on nice days and it's thriving.
Bonnie Plants Rosemary, Plant in Containers, Easy-To-Grow, 8 in.
Here's the perfect tomato to place on your patio or somewhere close to your kitchen. Children love snacking on them and my daughter-in-law says they make the best bacon tomato sandwiches because cut in half and placed on the mayo on the bread they don't make the sandwich soggy.
Bonnie Plants Grape Tomato 19.3 oz.
Wonderful stuff that I've been using for more years than I can remember. Keeps all my houseplants growing without any trouble at all. No smell which is a bonus and easy to mix with water. There are diff types for diff plants like cactus, african violet, blooming, foliage but highly recommend it.
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, For All Plant Types, 1.5 lbs. - Walmart.com
Great houseplant for beginner or expert. It requires little care but it really appreciates if you feed it once in a while. These even grow well in water so if you don't have a pot or any soil you can grow them in water. I've seen them grown in fishtanks to keep the water clear. They are easy to start new ones just cut under a leaf place in water and it will root.
Expert Gardener Live Plant Golden Pothos in 6in Pot
Purchased one two years ago and last year it gave me an armful of beautiful blossoms. However the one I purchased was blue like this but my soil is not acidic so I have a beautiful pink on instead. One of these days I'll get something to change the soil acidity but for now I'm enjoying it. It needs just a bit of sun but mostly shade and a large spot as it will grow quite big.
Endless Summer BloomStruck Reblooming Hydrangea Live Shrub in 2-Gallon Grower Pot
Always buy every year. If you like tomatoes but can't handle the acid you will love these. Made popular for sauces but can be used any place a tomato is with less acid.
Bonnie Plants Roma Classic Paste Tomato 19.3 oz.
Not a popular plant but my mother's generation knew they were very good for you. I lived with them growing up and finally purchased one last year. It came back this year so healthy and vigorous I'm hoping for berries. If you look up benefits it's as amazing as any superfood. AI gave me this description nutrient-dense superfruits high in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which boost immunity, support heart health, and lower blood sugar. They improve skin collagen, promote hair growth, and may have anti-carcinogenic prop...
Sweet Gooseberry Bush Live Plant Well Rooted, Edible Gooseberry Plant Live for Planting Home Garden
I've had this Hosta for about 8 years now and it is as beautiful as the pictures say. It takes up about 3 feet in both directions. It blooms every year and has been trouble free. It's in shade with maybe an hour or two of dappled sun and thrives quite well.
Big Blue Bressingham Hosta - 3 Bare Roots - Hardy and Shade Tolerant Garden Perennial Plants Great for Any Landscape
Just planted this one 3 years ago. It's in a difficult spot as the soil is poor, it's hot, dry and full sun all day but it blooms and looks beautiful. Not fussy about care at all,
Magnus Purple Coneflower Flower Root - Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds - Deer Resistant - Good as Cut Flowers - Naturalizing - Perennializing - Easy to Grow Live Plants - Outdoor Garden
These Hollyhocks are wonderful. Once you plant them and they get established you will have them always as they naturally reseed. They grow so tall they shade my windows that are in the hot sun making perfect shade then in the winter when I want the l...
Growing Hollyhocks: Planting & Caring for Hollyhock Flowers
Another wonderful shady spot filler. Look great next to Walmart's Hosta plant. Mine is a few years old now and it is no trouble at all. It looks lovely right up until snowfall and is back in the spring.
Altman Plants 1Gal Autumn Fern Live Plant with Grower Pot
Wonderful plant my mother introduced me to. It's quite hardy, not fussy but loves shade either full or part and moist soil but not waterlogged. The blossoms make beautiful cut flowers. Blooms yearly and brings a splash of color to a shady spot
Visions Astilbe Flower Root - Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds - Deer Resistant - Good as Cut Flowers - Perennializing - Easy to Grow Live Plants - Outdoor Garden - Part to Full Shade
More color for that partly shady spot with your hostas, astilbe and ferns. They can grow in full sun and part shade. Spring blossoms that are unlike any other. There is a cute folk lore story about the heart shaped flowers which separate into individual pieces which look like pink bunnies, white earrings and white slippers which were gifts a prince had given to his lady love She took the gifts but she didn'... Once you've done deconstructing the flower into these pieces all that's left is what looks like a dagger which the prince used to kill himself because she wouldn't marry him. After he killed himself she regretted and realized she did love him after all and she said, “Alas I shall bleed for my prince forever.” Thus the name bleeding heart
Valentine Red Bleeding Heart Flower Root - Grows Great in Shade - Good as Cut Flowers - Perennializing - Easy to Grow Live Plants - Outdoor Garden
We had the joy of moving into a home that had Lily of the Valley planted in a bed 30 feet by 3 all along the house and between it and the walk. The incredible smell and beauty is something I will never forget. Where we live now is hot and a desert climate. I bought these , found a shady spot for them but before they had established themselves I forgot they were there and accidently dug them up so I'm in the process of getting more,
Lily of the Valley Flower Bulbs - 5 Roots Per Pack - Pleasantly Scented - Deer Resistant - Good as Cut Flowers - Naturalizing - Perennializing - Easy to Grow Live Plants - Outdoor Garden
I purchased these about 8 years ago and pretty much neglected them but every year they have bloomed and the scent fills the whole yard. Love them and highly recommend them.
Giant Stargazer Lilies - 12 Bulbs - Pink & White Flowers-Attracts Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds-Spring Garden Perennial Plant
I am very impressed with these lopers and have used them for years. It seems if the blades will wrap around it they will cut. They are comfortable enough to use for a long period and I will buy again whenever I need to but other than sharpening they need no attention.
Expert Gardener 24 inches Steel Bypass Lopper, 1" Cutting Capacity in Green and Black
This is a handy little tool that can eliminate that weed that has sprung up in a tight spot. Just recently I discovered it worked to break up compacted soil in a plant pot. The pot was full of last years plants that had died over the winter but had roots so intertwined I couldn't pull them out individually. It broke up the soil quickly allowing me to remove the old root ball and I was impressed,
Expert Gardener, Steel Hand Weeder, Comfort Grip
When my grandson was interested in helping around the garden these were a huge help. When he was no longer playing with them I realized they were very handy because many times you're working in small spaces and the size of there are perfect so I still have them.
Expert Gardener 4-piece Kids Long Handle Gardening Tool Set, Hoe, Bow Rake, Leaf Rake, Shovel
If you're not young anymore like me these have an extendable handle which means you don't have to pull out the ladder or get down on your knees to reach things. Highly recommend
Expert Gardener Extendable 38in Lopper