1Planters
Container gardening just got a whole lot easier with these chalkboard planters. Label your herbs, or make notes about each plant’s watering schedule. 6-inch chalkboard planters ($12 each), West Elm.
2Hori Hori Knife
Dig up sod, or uproot weeds. Seattle-based Diggit has created a multipurpose hand tool that won’t rust and has a comfortable ribbed grip. Diggit hori hori garden knife, available at Greenwood True Value Hardware.
3Hori Hori Knife
Dig up sod, or uproot weeds. Seattle-based Diggit has created a multipurpose hand tool that won’t rust and has a comfortable ribbed grip. Diggit hori hori garden knife, available at Greenwood True Value Hardware.
4Wheelbarrow
For hauling everything from dirt to compost, a sturdy wheelbarrow is a must. This version has tip-resistant legs and a heavy-duty tray. Jackson 6-cubic-foot steel wheelbarrow ($99.97), Home Depot.
5Wheelbarrow
For hauling everything from dirt to compost, a sturdy wheelbarrow is a must. This version has tip-resistant legs and a heavy-duty tray. Jackson 6-cubic-foot steel wheelbarrow ($99.97), Home Depot.
6Garden Gloves
Soft, lightweight, breathable gloves with a water-resistant grip take you from watering to weeding in a snap. Mud garden gloves, available at City People’s Garden Store.
7Hose
A durable garden hose that resists kinks makes watering less of a chore. A pretty color doesn’t hurt either. Dramm garden hoses ($69.95 each), West Elm.
8Tiller and Hoe
For tough garden jobs, this two-in-one tiller tool sports three sturdy tines on one side for breaking up dirt and mixing in compost, and a blade on the other for digging and hoeing. Terra Tuff Tiller ($18.99), Ace Hardware.
9Garden Gloves
Soft, lightweight, breathable gloves with a water-resistant grip take you from watering to weeding in a snap. Mud garden gloves, available at City People’s Garden Store.
10Hose
A durable garden hose that resists kinks makes watering less of a chore. A pretty color doesn’t hurt either. Dramm garden hoses ($69.95 each), West Elm.
11Tiller and Hoe
For tough garden jobs, this two-in-one tiller tool sports three sturdy tines on one side for breaking up dirt and mixing in compost, and a blade on the other for digging and hoeing. Terra Tuff Tiller ($18.99), Ace Hardware.
12Hand Tools
English designer Sophie Conran debuts a collection of handy garden tools. Use the scoop for potting, the pruners for trimming, the garden fork for tilling, the trowel for digging, and the sieve for adding amendments and compost. Sophie Conran hand tools ($24.95–$35.95), Williams-Sonoma.
13Watering Can
Alessi’s resin watering can features a long, slender neck for delivering water straight to the stem and roots. It sits upright to save space beside your containers. Kiwi watering can ($58), Alessi.
14Plant Markers
Keep track of seedlings with these reusable plant markers made from recycled coffee cups. Recycled herb markers ($12.95 for set of three), Crate and Barrel.
15Seed Bombs
Growing your own flowers and herbs is as easy as water and grow with all-in-one Garden Bon Bons. Each seed truffle includes compost and protective clay. Italian herbs ($16), Garden Bon Bons.
16Seed Bombs
Growing your own flowers and herbs is as easy as water and grow with all-in-one Garden Bon Bons. Each seed truffle includes compost and protective clay. Italian herbs ($16), Garden Bon Bons.
17Plant Markers
Keep track of seedlings with these reusable plant markers made from recycled coffee cups. Recycled herb markers ($12.95 for set of three), Crate and Barrel.
18Watering Can
Alessi’s resin watering can features a long, slender neck for delivering water straight to the stem and roots. It sits upright to save space beside your containers. Kiwi watering can ($58), Alessi.
19Hand Tools
English designer Sophie Conran debuts a collection of handy garden tools. Use the scoop for potting, the pruners for trimming, the garden fork for tilling, the trowel for digging, and the sieve for adding amendments and compost. Sophie Conran hand tools ($24.95–$35.95), Williams-Sonoma.
20Planters
Container gardening just got a whole lot easier with these chalkboard planters. Label your herbs, or make notes about each plant’s watering schedule. 6-inch chalkboard planters ($12 each), West Elm.
Our favorite green-thumb gear
|
|
|