Gardening is more than just tossing seeds in the soil and hoping for the best. Just like any project, it requires the right tools to maintain it.
Here are 7 essential items to make your gardening easier.
Smart Watering Systems:
While a good garden hose or watering can are perfectly fine tools, a smart watering system can not only save you time and effort, but ensures your plants receive the perfect amount of moisture, leading to a healthier and more productive garden. It’s great for those who travel frequently, or lead busy lives. Drip irrigation systems with soaker hoses or emitters work well in both in-ground and raised beds, promoting efficient water delivery to plant roots. Save the overhead sprinklers for the kids to play in instead of watering your gardens. A significant amount of water evaporates before reaching the soil, especially on hot, windy days. This means less water actually reaches the thirsty plants.
Leaf Blower:
Maintaining clear walkways around your vegetable garden is important for easy access and to prevent the spread of disease. While a rake or broom might suffice, a leaf blower can be a time-saving tool, especially for larger gardens. The best battery powered leaf blowers make keeping the lawn neat and tidy so much simpler. Until we purchased a battery powered leaf blower and weed eater, I was unable to use them for any length of time.
Ergonomic tools:
I am by nature, quite thrifty. But one thing I do spend my money on is good gardening tools. Years of working as a nurse has left me with some lingering shoulder and wrist issues. I don’t want to turn an enjoyable day of gardening into a night of aches and pains. Investing in ergonomic tools with comfortable grips and lightweight designs has been a game-changer. They allow me to focus on nurturing my plants, not battling discomfort. So, while I may be a bargain hunter at heart, good quality gardening tools are an essential investment that have transformed my gardening experience. Important hand tools include trowels, pruners, and a hand cultivator. I also have my trusty Swiss Army knife for cutting twine.
Garden Kneeler and Seat
While I do garden in raised beds, a garden kneeler and seats are perfect for my flower garden beds. Again those years of nursing and standing on my feet for long hours, has prevented me from kneeling on anything solid. A padded garden kneeler is perfect to allow me to spend longer times planting and weeding.
High-Quality Pruning Shears
A gardener’s best friend, high-quality pruning shears can make or break your gardening experience. Look for a pair that fits comfortably in your hand with blades sharp enough to make clean cuts on your plant’s limbs. Smaller hand shears are great for trimming those non bearing limbs on your indeterminate tomatoes, while the larger ones are great for your blueberry and blackberry plants.
A Compost Bin:
Gardening isn’t just about growing things; it’s about sustainability. A compost bin turns kitchen scraps and garden waste into gold (well, compost, which is pretty much garden gold). It’s a simple way to enhance your soil without chemical fertilizers. I like this beginner friendly, easy to assemble composter from Miracle Grow.
Attract Garden Helpers
Gardeners know that attracting birds, pollinators and beneficial insects is really important for our garden. So, you should definitely think about not only including the flowers and herbs that attract pollinators and beneficial insects, but also installing bird boxes, bird baths, bird feeders and bug hotels to your garden. Not only are they good for your garden but you’ll have tons of fun watching them.
The right tools can make gardening even more fun and enjoyable than it already is, so if you’re missing any of these items from your garden shed, it’s time to change that!
Did I say 7? I had to add just one more. Grow Bags.
Adding premium grow bags to your garden offers many benefits.
- Grow bags are great especially for gardeners with limited space, challenging soil conditions, or a desire for more flexible garden. I use grow bags to plant potatoes or garlic in since they have such a long growing season and take up valuable space in my raised beds.
- Choose grow bags with handles and you can simply move them into the sunshine or shade depending on your plant’s needs. Planting in grow bags also enables you to move and cover your plants with ease when winter strikes to prevent frost damage.
Select grow bags made from breathable materials and your plants will benefit from improved air circulation and a reduced risk of root rot.
The right tools can make gardening even more fun and enjoyable than it already is, so if you’re missing any of these items from your garden shed, it’s time to change that!
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Happy Gardening!
Karen
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