Six Great Products to Kickstart Your Garden
Beginner gardeners will quickly find that even a small-scale garden needs a few items to get going! Find affordable and well-proven products that give you the basics for getting growing.
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7/11/20252 min read
CONTAINERS
Gardening containers like pots and grow bags help you maximize space and manage plants well in a small space. Get going with something affordable and colorful like this teal planter set, or take a modern style approach and make things even easier with these self-draining pots. If you're focusing on indoor plants, this multi-pack gives you multiple sizes and comes in lots of color options.
GROW BAGS
The beauty of grow bags is that they provide aeration for soil and promote healthy root balls for your plants. This set is a thick fabric with handles to protect plants and make transport around your space easy. And if you're ready to scale your garden up, these can easily be moved to a larger landscape bed, or ordered in a larger gallon size for bigger trees and shrubs.
GARDENING GLOVES
Sometimes it's therapeutic to get your hands dirty, but if you're looking to keep it clean, a pair of gardening gloves will do the trick. These made with bamboo fiber are a great option for something breathable. This machine washable pair comes in solid colors and prints, making it a great option for both women and men (and even features a fingertip touchscreen pad!). Get those plants in pots and take a picture right away to share your newest garden venture.
HAND TROWEL
A hand trowel, or a garden shovel, is handy for potting and for managing spaces like raised beds. If you're just looking to get started, try this carbon steel trowel with a sharp tip that can handle any soil type. This tool set includes a trowel as well as a cultivator for tending soil and a transplanter for easy repotting or moving plants to a new location. As a bonus, the tools are rust proof.
TOOL SET
As a beginner you may not want too many tools, as it's often easiest to just get started with what you have! However, as you progress in your gardening journey, you'll learn how each tool serves a unique purpose and can help as you grow more confident and tend to more plants (because let's be honest, it's an addictive hobby!). If you're ready to go all in, and to stay organized, check out this highly rated tool set that keeps everything together in a bag and gives you a set of gloves, too.
GARDEN HOSE
We love a functional garden hose that won't overtake your small space AND comes with a nozzle! Try this one that will likely keep your entire space watered, and doesn't break the bank if you need to buy more than one should 10 feet not stretch quite far enough.
*BONUS - LIGHTING
Okay, so you don't need lighting in a small garden, but this feature can go a long way in elevating your space. These solar lights come highly rated on Amazon, and are sure to add some whimsy and personality to your space. (If you don't have soil space to stake them in, consider buying a few pots and layering behind your plants or on a tiered planter! You could even fill out the pot with these mushrooms for a funky vibe that won't require tending!
Want to learn more about lighting for small spaces? Check out our post here.
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