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In my Gardening Era
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items My age is really showing as I start to pick up new hobbies LIKE GARDENING D:
Sections
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Animal/Pest Control
Tools
Self Watering Irrigation System
Plant Food/Soil
Garden Bed
Animal/Pest Control
Biggest lessons learned when I started is to PROTECT YOUR PLANTS!!!
Learned very early on that you need to protect your garden from those darn chipmunks and squirrels
10pcs metal animal fence panels 10ft x 24in arched - Temu
Very handy for collecting rain water! Keeps all the gunk out so the water doesn't get all weird
1pc rain mesh cover water collection buckets net rain - Temu
Also learned, I needed aerial protection from the birds too :'(
garden plant cover outdoor pvc plant enclosure side - Temu
I lined my fence with this finer mesh after I saw a squirrel squeeze thru the fence and it left me flabbergasted
Garden Netting, Heavy Duty Bird Netting, Protect Fruit Trees, Vegetables, Flower, From Birds, Hawk,Deer, Squirrels Black
If you don't want your garden to just be covered in netting, this is a good alternative! I was doubtful at first but then one day the reflection of the pinwheel worked on me and I had to look away and was like wow, that's really going to deter the bi...
Hausse 10 Pack Reflective Pinwheels with Stakes
You can also use this and attach some empty cans so they rattle in the wind and will scare away the animals!
Gtongoko 32 Inch Adjustable Shepherd Hooks 4 Pack
Tools
Handy tools that will make your life so much easier when getting started
Very thick and good quality gardening gloves!
hot selling garden gloves | temu Temu
Perfect 3 piece set for whatever you may need to do in your garden
Fiskars 3-Piece Garden Tool Set
Perfect little snippers to grab the fruits of your labor!
WORKPRO Garden Pruning Shears 2 Pack, 8" Bypass & 6.25" Scissors
Self Watering Irrigation System
Life saver because I am so guilty of just forgetting to water my plants oopsies
Recently discovered using terracotta pots as a self watering irrigation system. When filled, the porous terracotta naturally seeps water into the soil as the plant roots draw it out, reducing water waste by up to 70% and minimizing watering effort.
Vigoro 12 in. Medium Terra Cotta Clay Pot 100043019
Make sure to throw a lid of any kind on top to prevent from mosquitos and other insects
12 in. Medium Terra Cotta Clay Saucer
You can also get specifically design terracotta bottles for the self watering irrigation system. I just happened to have the clay pots available for myself to use.
4 Pcs Ollas Terracotta Watering Pots Large, Self Watering Planter Insert Olla Watering System for 1-Week Easy to Refill, Clay Plant Watering Globes for Outdoor & Indoor Plants
Plant Food/Soil
FEED YOUR PLANT
My go to for making the soil more acidic for my blueberry bushes!
Espoma 6 lb. Organic Hydrangea and Blueberry Soil Acidifier with Sulfur and Gypsum 100508616
Perfect compost for your fruits & vegetable plants
Coast of Maine Quoddy Blend Organic Compost - 1 Cu Ft Lobster and Crab Soil Enhancer
Garden Bed
Perfect size and height for a garden bed. Make sure to add cardboard boxes and leaves/twigs at the bottom so you minimize the amount of soil you need to purchase!
TrumanPick Galvanized Raised Garden Bed with Legs, 4x2x3ft Metal Planter Box, 32"H Ergonomic Standing Planter for Outdoor Patio Backyard, Silver