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Best Gardening Supplies For A Beginner
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items I love gardening but when I got started I didn't really have a clue what I was doing. However, over time I studied and learned about some of the better products needed to get started. Here are some of the best gardening supplies I have found to get me started on my journey to be a green thumb.
Drip irrigation kit-great for beginners!
DIG Corporation
Happy frog potting mix. This still is really great, the only downside is it is expensive. But, you pay for what you get! Sometimes potting mixes can be terrible, but this stuff is fantastic.
Happy Frog® Potting Soil
Botanical Interests Seeds-so many fun and cool varieties that you just can’t find at your big box stores
Botanical Interests Seeds
I love this self watering garden bed. The lid helps it act as a greenhouse which is great for getting young plants an early start on the year! My basil has been taking off in it.
Sunnydaze Self-Watering Raised Garden Bed
I just got a Greenstalk garden tower and I love it so far. I am growing a mix of strawberries flowers and leafy greens. And it has a self watering center which is great.
GreenStalk Garden
Using a shade cloth is a very underrated tool in the garden. Giving plants ample sunlight is critical for growth, however sometimes the sun can be too strong. This shade cloth provides protection on those really hot sunny days and can allow for a longer growing season.
Black Shade Cloth 10x20 Ft with Grommets
I love this timer. I set it up with my drip irrigation kit and it works great. Setup is not very difficult at all, and you can have it go multiple times per day. This is a MUST have if you plan on doing drip irrigation as it saves both on time and money!
RAINPOINT 2-Outlet Programmable Sprinkler Timer
I got this protective netting for protection during the colder nights early in the grow season as well as in the early fall. It does help protect against frost as well as keeps unwanted bugs and pests out of the garden.
Plant Trellis Netting, Heavy-Duty Polyester
I installed these garden beds when I started my gardening journey and I love them. They are very heavy duty and hold up well. I bought the avocado green ones and love the color, but they have other options as well. They were a little tedious to put together but not hard at all. These are often on a flash sale so when they are, it is such a good deal!
8x2x1 ft Raised Garden Bed Galvanized Planter
I use these waste bags for storing our kitchen scraps and then put in our compost bins outside. They are great for storing any kitchen scraps and paper products that are perfect for balancing out nitrogen and carbon components of compost.
Biodegradable Food Waste Bags For Composting
If you plan on growing tomatoes or other vining fruits or vegetables, using a tape like this is crucial. It allows you to train the plan up a stake and keep it supported in strong winds.
Extra Thick Heavy Stretch Plant Tie Tape
I bought these bags when they were on sale and they are high quality. I have planted strawberries, sweet potatoes, bush green beans and tomatoes in mine so far and I love them. They are a great size and they have multiple size options to fit whatever you are growing.
15 Gallon Grow Bags Perfect For Starting Gardening
These little clay pots are such a great addition to any garden. They are great if you dont have an irrigation system in place and need something over a weekend you are away or if you go on vacation. Just fill up the pot once buried and the water will seep through the porous material over time. The history of the use of these goes back a long time and is a fun tool to use with the kids.
4 Pcs 14 Oz Terracotta Self Watering Pots
The seeding square is an awesome little tool to use, whether you are new to gardening or looking a for a fun activity to do with kids. Start a square foot garden with this little square, it makes it so easy to get started.
Seeding Square - Seed & Seedling Spacer Tool
A trellis is a must have for anyone who is limited on space. Growing vertically can save space and is great for vining and climbing fruits and vegetables like cucumbers, squash, beans, peas, watermelon, etc.
Gardening Trellis for Raised Bed