Tools Needed To Start Gardening

BASIC GARDENERS GEAR! Basic gear, mostly covers that which you will use at regular intervals.  Gloves. Protects your hands from numerous things.  Knee pads or a kneeling stool/tray. If you can't afford it, simply use an old bit of board, with a cushion stapled on top. Works just as well.  Pruning shears. Obviously for bigger plants, or trees/shrubs you will need large pruning shears and clippers. But surprisingly, a simple pair of kitchen scissors can be substituted in most cases. Especially for simple containers.  Sensible shoes! I cannot count the amount of times my sensible shoes have saved my feet or toes from something. A good pair of sensible sneakers or trainers, works. Make sure they are waterproof and fit well! Good shoes save a gardeners back and legs from many problems that could otherwise result.  Sensible attire! Whether its coveralls or slacks, make sure its something you will not mind get dirty. Include socks and your tops should cover your arms for added protection against harmful UV rays, as well as biting insects! Long sleeves, long pants legs. If necessary, you may also wish to wear a hat. Straw hats have been favored for this purpose, for decades. Great to shade!  Watering can or hose. Always useful. Whether its for small containers on your porch, or for hauling out to a large vegetable plot. Sprinklers with timers are also useful but not necessary. Don't forget, best time to water your plants is at sunset, or sunrise. I prefer sunset, more moisture is retained then.  Garden hoe and spade/shovel. These three items are very important to have on larger worked areas. Also, you might want to get a gardening fork. The latter can be used to make evenly spaced holes in rows a lot easier.  Weed whacker/trimmer. This is great for getting into awkward spots. Edging boundaries and borders. Taking out overgrowth around larger shrubs and trees.  Wire cutters, hacksaw and pliers. Yes, you read that right! Ideal for when you are making various protection pieces to your garden. Also handy for large limbs and taking hold of thorny items.  Gardening rake. Grass or soil one, you can use them for both. Tips For Success: Always check that the plants you pick are manageable. Make sure you read all labeling carefully. If you have pets, make your garden pet friendly. If you do have a plant that might harm them, sprinkle cayenne pepper around the soil. Dogs and cats will not go near the areas. Ponds/pools can be worked around, re-structured into ornamental water gardens, to blend in. There are various ways to do this. Keep tools in a safe place, where they can be easily accessed by yourself, but not the elements. Remember to wash your hands before and after handling any plants and to take off any footwear, before you enter your home. Keep your implements clean. Prevents wear and tear. Buy quality garden plants at Tn Tree Farm Nursery