Hello, Can you please tell me what does a new gardener need? what are the basic equipment and supplies he needs for developing a garden? and for taking care of it? I appreciate if you lead me to the list of the basic and essential things he has to get thanking you in advance
Hi Ethylene, I don't know of a website that has a list, though a search at google might turn up some. Here's my list for flower gardening. There are a few other goodies for veggie gardening that would be nice as well, but I'm guessing you are in to flowers. Spade - pointed shovel for digging holes Shovel - flat shovel to scoop up things like mulch Leaf rake - for leaves and debris Garden rake - to level out beds Hand pruners - bypass is best for living material Hand trowel - to dig small planting holes Gloves - those vinyl coated ones you can get at places like Home Depot, Lowe's or Walmart. Throw them into the washer when they get dirty and let air dry. Knee pads - a $5 pair from one of the home improvement stores mentioned is just fine. Weeding tool - sometimes called a dandelion weeder. Long stem with an upside down V at the bottom of the stem to get deep rooted weeds. Something to use for collecting and removing weeds - an old 5 gallon bucket will do or some type of collapsable tote or leaf bag. Good quality hose and sprayer Optional, depending on how large your garden and nice to have: Wheelbarrow or garden cart Some type of small cart with wheels or a tote to haul around your tools box cutter or utility knife long handled pruners for trees and shrubs pruning saw bulb planter leather garden gloves small flat shovel for edging garden beds small hand rake garden clogs or muck shoes rainbarrel Newt
As I said, they're optional - only if you want to protect your knees. Same with gardening. Dual purpose for those who garden and pray at the same time.
