"Must Have" Garden supplies

Garden tools and supplies make the job easier! Save tine and aches and pains by filling your garden shed with our recommended must haves.
Garden Gloves
Protect your hands from thorns, wear and tear and chemicals that plants can spread to you. These are must have for every gardener.
Things to look for in a garden glove
  • Gloves should be durable but not too bulky, especially for working with seeds or transplanting seedlings.
  • Make sure they fit, as poorly fitting gloves can cause blisters or result in accidents from slipping off.
  • Fabrics that are water resistant, but also breathable, will help keep hands cool and comfortable.
  • Longer cuffs protect wrists and forearms from scratches and keep soil from getting in.
Sun Hat
During the summer months when the garden is growing wild, the summer sun is at its hottest! Keep a proper sun hat closeby to protect your face ad neck from the strong UV rays.
Things to look for in a sun hat
  • Look for a hat that is UV rated . These hats will stand up to the violet sun rays that will beat down on your head while working in the garden.
  • Have a hat with a wide brim and good neck coverage. Your face and head will be covered but dont forget about your neck!
  • Make sure the sunhat has a drawstring to give your hat the perfect fit that fits you perfectly!
Garden hand tools
Having garden hand tools is also a must! a 3 piece set of trowel, transplanter and cultivator will help you to better transplant seedlings, plant bulbs and seeds, oxyginate the soil.
What to look for in garden hand tools
  • Make sue the tools are good quality and have thick grippy handles.
  • Check to see if the metal is thin or weak. You'll want to have tools that can handle tough jobs.
Stirrup hoe
One of the best garden tools to use. The stirrup-shaped cutting piece is pulled along the surface of the soil or just under the surface of the soil to sever a plant stem or roots. The stirrup hoe can be worked with a forward pushing action as well as a backward pulling action, and often it is worked continuously back and forth in both directions.
What to look for in a stirrup hoe
  • Made of high-quality materials to withstand the outdoors.
  • Suited to your height if the handle is not adjustable.
  • Fitted with a sturdy grip for comfortable use.
  • Well-made, with the blade securely attached to the handle.
Pruning SHears
Hand pruners help reign in plants that are getting out of control and taking over. Anvil-style pruners cut with a sharp blade meeting a flat surface, similar to a knife on a board. Bypass pruners cut with a sharp blade passing by a sharp-edged flat surface, more like scissors.
What to look for in pruning shears
  • Anvil pruners are best for dead wood and can cause crush injuries to fresh, green stems and branches.
  • Bypass pruners are better for live plants and green wood.
  • Pruners should fit easily in the palm of your hand.
Garden Fork
An efficient tool for turning soil, garden forks can dig into dense soil better than a spade. If you plan on growing potatoes, a garden fork is essential.
What to look for in a garden fork
  • Forks with a slight curve to the spines are useful for scooping mulch or turning compost piles, much like a pitchfork.
  • Straight tines are better for digging; great for compacted, rocky, or clay soil.
  • Square tines are stronger than flat tines which can bend when they hit a rock or root.