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Jan 27, 2021 2:06 PM CST
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I'm new to gardening, so I want a little advice from professionals on this subject. I'm looking forward to building my own garden, so to start with, I'm buying things. I've already got some seeds and other stuff, but I'm looking for a shovel and a garden bed.
Can I get some shovel, iron planters, and waterhose options?
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Jan 27, 2021 2:29 PM CST

Before of a shovel you'll need a spade because it's far more useful around the garden. Get a square-headed short one (will post pictures tomorrow if needed) and remember to sharpen it once in a while. Yes, always sharpen your spade.
Then you can get your shovel (tempered steel), a mattock (composite handle if possible) and a heavy hoe. Next up get a couple of rakes (a standard steel one and a plastic lawn one) and a cultivator: you can get something like the Gardena Combisystem here to save room and money.

Get a reinforced fiberglass hand trowel, like the ones Fiskars sell: they are far more useful than planters. Planters are only useful if you have loose soil AND you plan to plant a lot of bulbs, ornamentals and otherwise.
Get good secateurs (ARS or Felco), get a good pocket pruning saw (Silky or Kanzawa), get good gloves (I use Honeywell) and, this is something people always forget, a couple of good sturdy buckets.

That's about it to start.
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Jan 28, 2021 9:42 AM CST
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It depends on what type a garden you are planning ? I read ''garden bed'' does that mean you will be gardening in a raised bed?

If digging up soil then yes a shovel, but in a raised bed with added soil a hand cultivator and trowel will get you started.
and a hose is handy but if the garden is small enough a water can will work

one more thing would do you well is a pair of gloves , our hands can be the best tools Smiling

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Jan 28, 2021 10:11 AM CST
Name: James
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I agree

also - keep garden tools clean and sharp ....nothing will work you to death faster than a dirty, dull shovel or hoe

another handy garden tool is a pitch fork ....

Hose -
assuming you are in the USA ... water faucets on the exterior of apartments, houses & homes are "garden hose thread" ... "garden hose thread" will accommodate garden related hose, nozzles and sprinklers

garden hose are made from a variety of materials .... the "most expensive" is not always the best ....and "high tech" isnt always suitable for "outdoors"

you will want a garden hose (or a few hoses) that will reach every part of your property ....

in the USA ...the 3 main sizes of garden hose is 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" ..... with 5/8" inch being the most common & most useful ..

In my opinion, unless you have a pool to fill and the water pressure to do it ...stay away from 3/4" ....

I would recommend a 5/8" Heavy-Duty "kink free" garden hose with *brass fittings* ... (combinations of metals when screwed together tend to seize-up over time ...such as: zinc / aluminum to brass)

while you are buying a garden hose ...pick up a spray nozzle and sprinkler ...the nozzle for "manual watering" / sprinkler for "auto watering"

before turning on the hose ...let natural rainfall supply most of your watering needs
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Jan 28, 2021 10:52 AM CST
Name: Ian McBeth
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Hand trowels (hand shovels) and hand rakes are very suitable for beginner gardeners. The hand rakes I find very useful for loosening up dirt and to help remove weeds. The hand trowels are very helpful when planting seeds and planting bulbs. Sometimes hand trowels have some kind of measurement guides to show you how deep you're digging.

Depending on how big your garden is you may or may not need a sprinkler. The thumb on your hand can make a great sprinkler for small gardens. By putting your thumb over the hose, you are decreasing the delta pressure through the hose and reducing the amount of water to come out.

When doing this method DO NOT point the hose directly at your plants and DO NOT put too much pressure with your thumb, as you may drown them. The same goes with planting seeds. Point the hose at an angle (slightly upwards) and (lightly pressing) your thumb. The water will reach farther, and will make more of a rain effect. This method may take some practice, I recommend watching YouTube videos of this method if there are any, and doing research. Otherwise you can use drip hoses.

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Jan 28, 2021 12:38 PM CST
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I agree with gardengus—All of these recommendations depend on the nature and size of your garden. Give us more info and maybe we can tailor our suggestions to your needs! El Pollo needs a mattock in the foothills of the Alps, I use trowels so much in my little sandy yard that I have several varieties. I also use scissors, a very handy tool in the herb garden!
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Jan 30, 2021 11:29 PM CST
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Zoe, I have to have my scissors because on herbs and potted plants I love a clean, hardly noticeable cut.
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