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All Things Gardening- Tips, Supplies, Tools, Products
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New to gardening but don't know where to begin? This list is your holy grail and has everything you need to be successful your first year! From what soil to use, helpful tools to have, DIYS and all the tips, I've got you covered and on your way to ha...
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Seed Starting
 
Planting in the ground
 
Helpful Gardening Tools/Supplies
 
Pruning Tools
 
Fertilizer

Seed Starting

Seed starting is easy when you have all the right tools. Here are my must haves that'll set you up for success! 

 
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The BEST! It has the perfect texture for all the itty bitty seeds! Pro Tip: Wet your soil prior to putting in seed trays. Soil should hold together when squeezed but not drip water.
Espoma Organic Seed Starter Potting Soil Mix
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Reusable.. Say no more! These are awesome!
Seed Starting - Burpee
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Not only do these look really nice but they are sturdy and hold up for years! They also hold a ton of trays.
Grow Lights, Bulbs, Stands, & Fixtures | Gardener's Supply
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Plastic plant tags prevent marker bleed due to moisture/humidity.
Plant Labels
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These don't bleed and won't fade from the sun!
STAEDTLER GARDEN MARKER PEN PERMANENT ...
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Love these for watering small fragile seeds
Succulent Watering Bottle
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These are really nice to have if you have multiple trays of seeds to water at once.
Pump Sprayers - The Home Depot
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These help control the population if you find yourself having issues
40 Pack Fungus Gnat Traps for Indoor Use
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Great guide for handling pest infestations that are common with seeding starting/gardening in general
How to Use Organic Neem Oil for Plants Plagued by Pests
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Natural way to control pests in the garden
Neem Oil Concentrate - Captain Jacks
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Planting in the ground

 
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Really in depth guide for why you should use raised beds and how to assemble them!
Build Your Own Raised Beds - Fine Gardening
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Everyone needs a few good narrow trowels for planting
Garden Trowels - The Home Depot
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The BEST fertilizers! They have something for everything
Espoma Organic Plant Food and Fertilizers - The Home Depot
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Won't fade in the sun like a sharpie will
The Best Fade-Proof Marking Pen for Plant Tags
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Just get one!
Garden Answer Kneeling Pad (Large)
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Great fertilizer/soil booster!
Earthworm Castings - Espoma Organic
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Helpful Gardening Tools/Supplies

 
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Wonderful for applying natural weed killer or fertilizers
Pump Sprayers - The Home Depot
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Protects against light frost/harmful insects
Garden Netting | Amazon.com
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No more winding up the heavy hose. This retracts on it's own when you give it a slight pull and it NEVER kinks or knots.
Retractable Garden Hose Reel - Hoselink USA
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Really thick quality gardening gloves
FELCO 702
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So lightweight and durable. Great for hauling weeds and spent branches
Fiskars Collapsible Garden Bag, Heavy Duty
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Pruning Tools

 
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Small rakes are so helpful for getting in between mature plants or tight garden bed corners
Fiskars 8 in. Shrub Rake 396610-1001 - The Home Depot
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These are WORTH the $$$
FELCO 2 - Pruning shears
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For thicker woody plants or small tree branches
Long Handle - Loppers - The Home Depot
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Fertilizer

 
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Multi use fertilizer for a variety of plants
Plant-tone organic fertilizer - Espoma Organic
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Another great multi use plant fertilizer. Grows the best plants for optimal blooms/food production
Bio-tone Starter Plus - Espoma Organic
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Flower-tone - Espoma Organic
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Espoma Organic Tomato-tone Organic Fertilizer
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Espoma Organic Berry-tone Organic Fertilizer
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Espoma Organic Holly-tone Organic Fertilizer
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Garden-tone - Espoma Organic
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