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Backyard Birding
Gardening
Ichiban worked so well in my garden! Bought it on clearance at the end of spring, planted it in an area where it got afternoon shade (probably only 4-6hrs of sunlight) so I was worried that its was too little sun but it gave me so much produce
Bonnie Plants Ichiban Eggplant 19.3 oz. 2-Pack
Use these for the bucket method (2 buckets nested together to create a bottom water reservoir) for some of my plants (current growing watermelon and cantaloupe in them) so I’m not watering them every day
United Solutions 5 Gallon Round Utility Bucket, Comfort Handle, Plastic, White, PN0149, 1 Each
Got away without one for a long time at the beginning but then got berries and wanted something to check soil pH and its been working well
YAMRON 4-in-1 Soil Moisture & PH Meter
Have these for my big planters cause I’m constantly moving them. Not the most smooth but they are cheap and have held up well for me
TreeGun Heavy Duty Plant Caddy with 8 Lockable Wheels, Adjustable 8-22 inch, 500lbs Capacity
There is a lot of clay where I live so I had bent a cheap one I had. This one has held up for me and you can find it everywhere home-depot, tractor supply, target
Ergo Gel Grip Hand Trowel - Home by AMES
Chamomile grows well in my garden in partial shade, is great for pollinators, companion plant for my berries and I enjoy the tea
Back to the Roots Organic Chamomile 'German', 1 Seed packet
Love that H-E-B always has native plants. I also get herbs plants and in the spring they have some vegetable plants
H-E-B Texas Roots Salvia Mystic Spires Perennials
Great resource in my area. Took a rain barrel class in my city where we built a rain barrel which I now use in my garden and then signed up for a sprinkler check that gave me watering and other recommendations. Check to see if you have anything simil...
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Have good affordable selection of gloves that are essential for the garden
Gloves - Harbor Freight Tools
Backyard Birding
Attract songbirds that eat garden bugs (aphids/caterpillars/beetles) and some even help pollinate. This has a bitter taste rats dislike so you don’t have to worry about attracting pests that spread serious diseases
Pennington Select Safflower Seed, Wild Bird Feed and Seed, 7 lb. Bag, 1 Pack, Dry - Walmart.com
Get hearts or chips so there is “no mess” from the discarded husks (there will always be some messes with bird feeders 😆). Also rodents target the fallen food so there is less of that. You can also coat the seeds with capsaicin to deter rodents.
Audubon Park Sunflower Hearts Dry Wild Bird Food, 15 lb. Bag
Can’t find the exact one I have anymore but it’s like this. Make sure you get one with a baffle to help keep the squirrels from climbing it
Bird Pole System - Walmart.com
Helps lessen messes and keep the fallen seeds off the ground away from rodents and other pests.
Bird Seed Catcher Tray - Hanging Hoop Mesh Feeder for Outdoor Garden, Backyard Bird Lover & Gardener (Green, S/M/L Sizes) - Walmart.com