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Whether you are brand new to gardening, or you are a seasoned professional, we all like to find new ways to garden on a budget. While gardening takes up a lot of time, it can also take up a lot of money, this is why the best thing to do is to purchase items that are cheap but do a lot for your general upkeep. So, with that in mind, what can most people benefit from?
Pruning Shears
Let’s start here. Pruning shears are one of the most essential items any amateur gardener should have, and they are held in high regard in the professional gardener’s arsenal. But when you are looking for the best type of pruning shears, get ones with a low friction coating, as this helps the blade to avoid catching, especially when you’re cutting through wood.
A Garden Hoe
Weeds are one of the most annoying parts of any garden, and a good quality garden hoe will help you to hack open new ground, and turn over dirt quickly, so you can get the most amount of work done as far as maintenance is concerned in a short space of time. The best types of garden hoe will have a balanced weight, as well as good quality material at the tool head, meaning that you won’t have to change this year in, year out.
A Composter
If you looking to be environmentally friendly, a composter is a great way to return nutrients to the soil. Making compost can be done in various ways, such as a composter, but you can also make the most of items like liquid fertilizer tanks, especially if you plan on covering a lot of ground with compost and fertilizer. If you are looking to expand your garden, and increase your yield, especially if you plan on growing more fruits and vegetables, a composter, or any variation, will be a worthy ally.
A Soil Tester
It’s best to get one of these at the very outset because if you can’t fathom why nothing is growing, it could very well be because the pH is wrong in your soil. So, by getting a soil tester, or a pH meter, you will find out the best way for your plants, fruits, and vegetables to thrive. All you have to do is plug in your soil tester, and wait for a reading.
A Trimmer
Yes, this is stating the obvious, but so many people opt for cheap and cheerful trimmers, but there are so many good quality trimmers out there that don’t cost the earth but are extremely durable. When you are looking for a good quality trimmer, never go for the cheapest item, but look for the ones that are lightweight, and have an electric starter. You want to make the task as easy as possible, so go for something that’s in the medium-priced range.
A Hose
A hose is one of the most essential pieces of kit that you will need to keep your garden in the best possible condition, as no plant can thrive without being watered regularly. Hoses can come in all shapes and sizes to suit your unique needs, from a basic plastic hose for those on a budget to more specialist expandable garden hose options, so it’s totally up to you what kind of hose you choose to invest in. Just make sure it’s good quality if you want the hose to last, as it needs to be thick enough to stand the constant strain of the running water passing through at high speed.
Baskets & Pots
Accessories such as Mediterranean-style vase planters, wicker hanging baskets, and other similar creative plant pots can upgrade your garden like never before, so purchasing a variety of cheap and cheerful baskets and pots could be the perfect way to spice up your outdoor space. Adding a pop of color in the form of some fresh scented flowers can really bring your garden to life, and you don’t need to spend a fortune to set up a few attractive arrangements.
When picking the essential items for a garden, looking at the reviews is always a good idea, but if you are looking at the cost overall, you won’t always get the best quality items.
