Guest Picks: 20 Great Garden Gadgets
Get set for gardening with the basic necessities and fun extras
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The weather is finally starting to warm up, which means I'm spending more time outdoors. My husband and I love to garden and we spend a lot of time tending to our vegetable plot and flower beds.
Just when I thought I had everything I needed for gardening, I started searching the Internet. The possibilities with gardening accessories is seemingly endless! This ideabook is filled with items for the garden that I would love to own. — Michelle from Stuttering Shell
Just when I thought I had everything I needed for gardening, I started searching the Internet. The possibilities with gardening accessories is seemingly endless! This ideabook is filled with items for the garden that I would love to own. — Michelle from Stuttering Shell
I'm not a fan of garden gnome statues, but I love my frog prince. My frog sits proudly in our front flower bed. He serves an important purpose: He protects my plants from the garden hose!
I don't know about you, but I hate wrestling with the garden hose. I also don't like being "tethered" to one tap or spigot in the yard. This garden hose reel is pretty awesome if you ask me; I mean, check out those tires!
I'm short. I have hanging plants. A 5-foot tall gal trying to water hanging plants with a watering can leads to disaster (for me, not the plant). This 50-foot coiled hose & wand set is on my wish list. Now I can water my plants and not get soaking wet! Best part? It can be used indoors and outdoors.
I'll admit it, my gardening tools and accessories are never easy to find. Nothing gets put back in the same place. A tool bag like this would alleviate the frustration of having to find my gloves, spade and clippers.
A time lapse camera for your garden? Amazing! This would be a great gift for that special "green thumb" in your life. I love that you're able to literally watch your garden grow.
by The LA Shop
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I grow my own herbs, but I've never even thought about drying them for later use. This is an eight-layer drying rack that's great for herbs and flowers. Not only is it functional, but it also saves on space because it collapses for easy storage.
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| I love this little caddy filled with gardening accessories like ties, clips, raffia, plant markers, etc. It's chock full of those miscellaneous gardening items you might not think you need until you need them. This would make a great gift too! |
Can you ever have too many baskets? If you garden a lot like I do, you need something to help carry your flowers and veggies. I love the look of this wire basket and appreciate its versatility.
Guess what? I own three pairs of gardening gloves, but I don't wear them. Why? I feel like I am better able to pull weeds and pick veggies using my bare hands. These fingerless gloves would be a great addition to my gardening tool kit.
I need this sign for our gate! I feel like I'm always reminding my children and our guests to make sure our gate is closed so our Boston terriers don't escape.
I have yet to find the perfect garden marker, but these slate picks look like they'll do the trick. They come with a washable marker, so you can reuse them season after season.
by Crate&Barrel
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I love the look of this plant stand. This would be a great item to have to start a small container garden. It's also perfect for those who are tight on outdoor space.
by Crate&Barrel
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As much as I would love to put a bird bath in my yard, I know it would get knocked over. But this hanging bird bath can be hung from a tree branch or hook.
When I get in the yard to weed a flower bed or pick veggies, I spend a lot of time hunched over. I pay for it the next day with a sore back. I need to invest in a couple of kneeling pads. I love the fun color choices of these.
Every avid gardener needs a good straw hat to shield their faces from the sun's rays. I love that this hat includes a chin strap, that way you're not spending your gardening time chasing your hat across the yard.
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| I love, love, love my gardening clogs! They protect my feet and keep me from ruining yet another pair of sneakers. |
I would have never thought to wear an apron while gardening, but you know what? It makes sense! Use the apron's pockets to carry your tools, seed packets, etc. This frees up your hands and keeps you from misplacing the tools you're working with.
A rain barrel is on my wish list. This is an economical way to water plants, especially in the warmer months if your area has water restrictions. Of course, a rain barrel isn't useful if there is a drought, but it is nice to know that if and when it does rain you'll at least have some water for your garden.
When my husband and I garden, we lug around a 55-gallon yard bag. It gets cumbersome and, sometimes, it splits open on us. I love the idea of using a popup-style bag or bin instead. It's easier to manage and it can be used time and time again.
Gardening isn't rocket science, but it can be a daunting task — especially for a novice gardener. I wish we had a book like this years ago when we started sprouting seeds for our vegetable garden.
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Comments
janet4784 Word of warning on hoses...lead is leached out from almost all of them. Look for lead-free or 100% rubber hoses. It's important not only for being able to drink from them, but also for the health of plants and the environment.
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kennedytarheel Sloggers ROCK!
9 months ago · Like
retromomma Love the post. Especially like the slate garden markers-we just recycled some cedar paneling we put up in a guest bath(looks like a scan sauna) as markers but glad to see this idea for my planter pots!
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Ideabook published on April 6, 2012.
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