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The joy of gardening
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items I live for gardening. I am not an expert. I’m learning as I go. I like to help and share what knowledge I have about gardening with whoever wants to learn.
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Let’s get started.
Working in the garden.
Garden decor
Let’s get started.
Tools and equipment you might need to get your garden started this spring.
Everything you need for your garden and more.
Welcome to Strader's Garden Center!
Step one: to till the garden, getting it ready to plant your crops.
Tillers - Rototillers & Cultivators - The Home Depot
Help stop those pesky weeds from growing and spreading. Lay down some garden fabric. It helps with weeds and prevents grass from growing back. It also helps hold in the water and heat from the sun.
Landscape Fabric - The Home Depot
A good shovel for those big jobs is a must.
Shovels - The Home Depot
Good hand tools are a must. I like to have multiple shovels of all sizes so I’m prepared for any job in the garden.
Hand Shovel - Amazon.com
A great way to save on time and water. Set up a watering system for your garden. Easy to install and lasts for years. I don’t know what I would do without mine.
Drip Irrigation Kits & Greenhouse Misters - DripWorks
I have found a timer is a must in my garden. You just hook it to your faucet and the hose onto it, set it and forget it.
Download the app and control your hose from your phone, even when you’re on vacation.
Watering Timers & Lawn Garden Equipment
Picking out what you want to plant is one of my favorite part of gardening. Choosing a trusted seed distributor is important to ensure you grow what you planted.
Ferry-Morse Seed Company - Dave's Garden
Can’t find what you need at the store. Shopping online with burpee is made simple. Thousands of varieties to choose from.
Pre-order your 2026 Spring Catalog - Burpee Seeds
Find yourself some good seed starting trays, and remember to think of plant size while doing so.
Seed Starting - Burpee Seeds
Gotta gave that good soil to start your plants indoors with.
Seed Starting Potting Mix, 8 qt., For Use in Containers, Soil (2-Pack)
Want to change things up this year. You can pretty up your flower beds with these beauties
Great Garden Plants | Quality Plants, Grown & Shipped With Care
Don’t have space or a green thump to start your own plants. Straders has it all. Fruit, vegetables, flowers or trees Straders has it all. Check out one of their locations.
Welcome to Strader's Garden Center!
Bonnie plants are great plants and are sold at almost any nursery.
Bonnie Plants - Garden Plants for Your Vegetable Garden or Herb ...
Quite literally the best hose I’ve ever owned. I’ve had mine going on 6 years now and it’s still like new. 100% recommend.
zero-G 4001-50 Lightweight Ultra Flexible Cable
Different sheers for different jobs in the garden. Pruning, picking, deadening or trimming.
Garden Shears - The Home Depot
Cattle panel works great to make arches in your garden for vining fruits. Or to fence off your garden. And you can still grow stuff up it.
16 ft. x 50 in. Max 50 Feedlot 10-Line Galvanized Cattle Fence Panel
When planting you need to make sure your soil is at the correct temperature so your plant roots don’t get too cold and die off. A good ground thermometer comes in handy if your impatience like I am.
Stainless Steel Soil Thermometer - Gardening - AcuRite
I don’t know what I would do with out these. They hold town my barrier fabric keep my hoses in place along with pinning down cages, and I use them to hold some of my lawn decor in place.
Landscape Fabric Stakes
Raised garden beds are a great way to control those pesky weeds and keep your plants happy and contained if need be. Live somewhere you can’t plant pit in a bed with legs problem solved. The options are endless.
Raised Garden Beds for Easy Gardening - Lowe's
Working in the garden.
Weather you need to kneel or sit when working in the garden this is perfect!!! It holds your tools soft to kneel on so it doesn’t hurt you knees when planting. And when it comes to pruning or harvest time is a great durable seat. With all your tools ...
Gardening Kneeling Bench with Tool Pouches
A lot of gardeners plant and say I’ll remember ever that is no problem. 90% of the time we don’t. lol. I have learned to mark all my plants so I know what is what because I never remember. Finding cute ones or ones you make yourself, there are all ki...
Plant Tags
Hand protection. I can’t tell you how important gloves are when working in the garden. Especially when using tools, the blisters can get bad and we gotta keep our number one tools safe. 🤲🏻
Find Gardening Gloves for Comfortable and Safe Gardening | Lowe's
Gotta stay save from those UV rays. Get a good sun hat that will keep you cool and shaded.
Gardening Hats | The Best Sun Hats for Gardeners - Hemlock Hat Co.
A good tool for pulling out those pesky weeds is a must. All different kinds to choose from. Pick what works best for you.
Weed Removal Tool- Find Heavy-Duty Weeder Tool
Not all my pots and beds have a sprinkler system. A good watering can is important for watering all my potted plants.
Watering Cans - The Home Depot
Now that I have one I want more. They are fun to say the least. lol.
In all seriousness they work really good. Great for all kinds of bugs.
Electric Fly Swatter - Amazon.es
Gas powered mower. No cords needed perfect for small areas
Push Lawn Mowers - Craftsman
Not gonna lie. This is one of my favorite tools. You can mow all you want but unless you clean up those edges it still looks messy.
Easy battery powered whacker, doesn’t even take long to charge and holds a charge for a long time. I use it once a we...
String Trimmers - Craftsman
If you have a large property I do recommend a riding mower. Different ones to choose from to suit your needs.
Lawn Mowers - Craftsman
These aprons have multiple uses. And trust me you’ll want the pockets.
Garden Apron 7 Pockets & Drawstring Bag
Gotta have something when you go to harvest your fruits and veggies.
Trugs & Harvest Baskets - Gardeners Supply
I swear slugs are alcoholics. lol. Jk. They love the yeast. Take a cup or a can or anything a few inches deep and burry it a little bit in to the garden. Fill it halfway with beer and check it the next day.
Do beer traps really work for slugs? : r/gardening - Reddit
These are also very handy. They have lids so they don’t get rained in.
Qualirey 5 Pcs Reusable Beer Trap for Snails
Garden decor
No garden is complete with out a little decor. I myself am obsessed with gnomes.
Garden Gnomes - Amazon.com
Give the birds a place to cool off. Or fill it with marbles and water for the bees.
Bird Baths - The Home Depot
Giving the birds something to eat helps keep them off your crops. And they are fun to watch.
Bird Feeders for Backyard Wildlife | Lowe's
Get a good trellis for your climbing plants.
Garden Trellis | Metal Trellises for Climbing Plants - H Potter