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Everything You Need to Start Your First Garden🧑🏾‍🌾🪴

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Starting your first garden is always an exciting experience. Here are a few things you can choose from to make the journey even more comfortable.
 
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Protect your hands from dirt and thorns while providing a better grip and preventing blisters.
Gardening Gloves
 
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Perfect size for digging small holes, transplanting seedlings, and loosening soil for optimal plant growth.
Hand Trowels and Hand Rake
 
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Use these to maintain plant health by trimming, shaping, and deadheading.
Pruning Shears
 
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If you don't already have a garden hose, consider getting one to save time on watering your plants.
Water Hose
 
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Loosen compacted soil, aerate, and mix in compost for better soil fertility.
Garden Fork/Cultivator
 
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Level soil, remove debris, and spread mulch evenly. It's also perfect for making leaf piles in the fall.
Lawn and Leaf Rake
 
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You can find seeds at your local seed library.
Seed Packets
 
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Make sure you choose the correct mix for your plants to provide essential nutrients and proper drainage.
Potting Mix
 
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Keep track of your plantings to avoid confusion as they grow. This style wont ruin the roots of or plants or cause mold.
Plant Markers
 
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This is useful for clearing larger garden plots or preparing to plant seeds.
Garden Hoe
 
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Mulch is used to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature for healthier plants.
Mulch
 
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Protect yourself from UV during long hours in the garden.
Wide Brim Sun Hat
 
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Protect your body and reduce strain on your knees and back while your enjoy your time in your garden.
Thick Kneeling Pad
 
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If you already have a basic water hose, you can add one of these to control water flow and pressure when watering your plants.
Garden Hose Nozzle Sprayer
 
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As your garden grows, use a cart like this to easily transport heavy materials around without strain.
Steel Garden Cart
 
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As you begin to get more experience, monitor the acidity of your soil to ensure optimal growing conditions for your plants.
Soil Test Kit