I am often asked about recommendations for gardening tools, fertilizers and accessories. Below are some of my favorites.*
A. M. Leonard Classic Soil Knife
My all-time favorite and most-used garden tool for planting, weeding, dividing plants, cutting open large bags and twine
Garden Guru Super Scoop
Great for potting plants, planting, and fertilizing.
Corona 7 Inch RS 7245 Razor Tooth Folding Saw
Perfect saw for cutting branches up to 3” in diameter. Razor-toothed curved-blade design for faster and cleaner cuts.
Berry & Bird Gardening Hand Fork
Traditional Garden Hand Fork Tool with ergonomic ash wood handle for weeding, digging, cultivating and mixing amendments into soil.
Dibber with T-Shaped Handle
Perfect for planting seeds and small bulbs
Gray Bunny Bird Feeder Stand
Purchased in 2018 and still going strong, with multiple hooks for feeders, suet and water.
Aqua Joe Oscillating Sprinkler
Heavy duty metal construction - a feature that is now hard to find in sprinklers.
This pointy spade works well for extracting perennials out of the ground in tight spaces without disturbing the rest of the garden.
My go-to pruner for perennials and pruning shrubs with branches up to 1” diameter.
HANDLADY Rose Pruning Gloves
Elbow length, puncture-resistant, soft and lightweight - perfect for thorny jobs.
5 ft Sturdy Garden Stakes
5 Ft. or tomatoes and tall perennials; 3 ft. for peonies and other medium-height perennials
Gardener’s Supply Company 80in Titan Squash Tunnel
For climbing vines and vining vegetables such as peas and squashes.
Vivifying Garden Twine
Use with sturdy garden stakes to support perennials and vegetables
Monios-L LED Grow Light
Have used it for several years to start seedlings indoors.
A battery-powered miniature chainsaw for cutting branches up to 3” in diameter. Lightweight and easy to use.
WORKPRO Garden Tool Organizer
To hold all my hand tools, seeds, string, plant markers and other small items.
Sloggers Rain Shoes
Light-weight, good tread, lots of fun patterns.
Waterproof Sun & Rain Hat
Perfect for garden touring in all types of weather..
Bosmere Hawes Mini Watering Can
Great for African violets and other small houseplants, and seedlings.
Espoma Organic Bio-Tone Starter with Mycorrhizae
Perfect for new plantings of trees and shrubs.
MaxSea Plant Food (6 lbs)
An amazing seaweed fertilizer for flowering plants and vegetables. Also comes in smaller sizes.
Floralife Cut Flower Food
Extends the life of cut flowers in arrangements.
Agfabric 50% Shade Cloth
For hellebore seedlings, transplants and rooted cuttings that need some protection from strong sun.
EGO Cordless Chainsaw
A battery-powered chainsaw that performs well and is virtually maintenance-free.
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