We may be in the midst of winter, but you can never start too early in planning a garden. With time to plan, you can think about the amount of area to use and the types of plants to add. If this is your first time creating a garden, also think about the tools needed. In general, garden supplies not only include the plants and mulch needed but also tools for digging, watering, and maintaining your plants. Do you have garden supplies that cover all of these areas? With a few months before spring, you can start preparing for a garden of any kind.
Before any plants are added, the soil needs to be prepared and holes dug. Garden supplies for preparing the soil include a tool for cultivation, which breaks up the lumps of dirt, and a shovel or similar digging tools. For smaller plants, such as flowers, have a hand shovel or trowel available. A larger shovel is necessary if you are planning to add bushes or other bigger plants and trees.
All plants need water, and you should have the appropriate tools available to water your plants on a regular basis. Typically, a hose is a standard garden supply for watering, but the nozzle should have variable settings. If part of your garden includes potted plants, however, consider a smaller watering tool, such as a watering can. If a part of your garden needs water constantly, think about adding a sprinkler.
Plants need assistance while in your garden. Often, leaves or flowers needs to be trimmed, and weeds pulled from the ground. Having a few cutting tools to manicure your plants or shrubs and to remove weeds and doing regular maintenance keep your garden in good shape.
In addition to planting, watering, and maintenance, garden supplies are helpful for cleaning up the area. Maintenance for your garden may be small - a few leaves or branches cut - but, depending upon the size of the area, it can end up being a large-scale project. If leaves and grass clippings are all over the area, have a rake and leaf bag available.
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