Hey bloomers and green thumbs!
Is your garden already planted? Are your gardening goals ready to take root? Whether you’ve carefully mapped out every row or are simply hoping to keep the deer out of the lettuce this year, one thing’s for sure – tending a garden is deeply rewarding.
In hopes of a successful harvest this year, we gathered up some hard-earned gardening wisdom to help you overcome challenges every gardener face (yes, stubborn weeds – we’re talking about you.)
Here are our best tips and tools to help your garden thrive.
#1 – Tackle weeds with specialized tools
Sure, you can crouch down and tug weeds out by hand – but let’s be honest, that gets tiring fast. Specially designed weeders will make the job easier and require less effort.
Garden Weasel WeedPopper: This long-handled weeder helps you uproot weeds while standing upright. Less strain, more gain!
Push-Pull Hoe: This garden hoe cuts on both the push and pull motions, gliding under the soil to take out weeds at the root.
Lehman’s Hori Hori Knife: This rugged (and super sharp!) hand tool digs, weeds, transplants, and even measures planting depth.
Helpful Hint: Weeding is easiest after a light rain when the soil is soft. Your tools – and your back – will thank you.
#2 – Water plants, smarter
Too much water? Not enough? Eliminate the guessing game (and the hassle) with the right setup.
Olla Watering Pot: This terra-cotta pot slowly releases moisture underground, right where roots need it. Great for conserving water and keeping plants happy!
Large Galvanized Watering Can: This tried-and-true can delivers water gently – ideal for delicate seedlings and flowers.
Zero-G Garden Hose: Ditch the bulky hose. This hose is lightweight and kink-resistant so watering your garden is enjoyable.
Helpful Hint: Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and give plants a good soak before the heat of the day.
#3 – Destructive pests? Get creative.
You don’t need harsh chemical sprays to keep your garden safe from munching pests. Just a little ingenuity. Give these alternative solutions a try.
Micromesh Barrier: Keep out bugs while letting sunshine and rain through.
Mole Chasing Windmill: The spinning blades of this windmill drive away burrowing moles by sending vibrations through the ground.
Upcycled Bat House: Invite the bats over to your yard and they’ll take care of pesky insects.
Helpful Hint: Not all bugs are bad! Ladybugs, lacewings, and bees are beneficial guests you’ll want to stick around.
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