10 Must-Have Items for Beginner Gardeners
Here are 10 must-have items to get you started on your gardening adventure!
1. Garden Gloves
Hardy gloves will protect you when handling soil, using tools or during pruning.
2. Secateurs
Prune your plants with sharp, clean secateurs.
3. Spade or Shovel
Essential for digging holes and for creating neat garden edges.
4. Watering Can & Hose with a Spray Nozzle
A 9L watering can, as well as a garden hose with a spray nozzle or wand, will make keeping your plants well-watered easy. Always water directly in the soil, not the leaves. You can encourage the roots to reach out by watering around the drip line of the tree.
5. Tree Stakes & supports
Young trees may need support as they grow. Stakes & some soft ties, or a tree guard, can help protect them from wind and other damage..
6. A pH soil testing kit
Before you fertilise it is always best to check your soil's pH first and see what it really needs. If your soil is to alkaline (above 7.5) then your soil will be low on nutrients like phosphorous and manganese - try adding cow manure or powdered sulphur to adjust your soil. If it is too acidic (below 5.5) your soil may be lacking trace elements like potassium and calcium, some garden lime and dolomite added to your soil will have your fruit trees smiling :)
7. Fruit Tree Netting
Protect fruit from pests, birds and other animals by using protective netting, once your trees start producing.
8. Rain Gauge
Understand how much moisture your garden might be getting naturally. often it sounds like a lots of rain has fallen, but it may only be 5mL. That's not really enough to soak in and give your plants a proper drink. 80mLs on the other hand, means there is no need to water for a week!
9. Bucket / Basket
Ideal for carrying your essential garden tools around in. Also, handy to transport prunings & weeds to the compost or green bin. Most importantly, fill your bucket / basket with fresh produce from your garden! Imagine it brimming with fruit, vegetables or even flowers!
10. Sun Protection
Wear a broad brimmed hat and a long sleeved shirt, and apply sunscreen regularly. Gardening is a lifelong endeavor and a great way to stay fit and healthy, so let's do all we can to enjoy t for as long as possible!
These items will set you up for success in your gardening journey!
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