Garden & Yard Products I Recommend

There’s a lot of gardening advice out there and a lot of products you don’t actually need.

This is a short list of tools and supplies I’ve used myself, in real yards, over time.

Some make things easier. Some save time. Some just work better than the alternatives.

If it’s here, it’s because I would use it again.

How I Choose What to Recommend

I look for tools and materials that:

  • Work well in real conditions
  • Last longer than one season
  • Support how I actually garden and maintain spaces
  • Fit with a quieter, lower-impact approach when possible

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I only include products I actually use or would confidently recommend.

Basic Tools That Make a Difference

You don’t need a lot—but having the right few tools makes everything easier.

Hand Pruners

A good pair of pruners is one of the most used tools in any garden. Cheap ones wear out quickly and make clean cuts harder.

I prefer something that feels solid in your hand and holds an edge over time.

Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears

Fiskars Flower Pruning Shears

Fiskars Loppers

Hori Hori Knife

Soil & Planting Basics

Good gardens start with soil. A few key materials help plants establish and thrive.

Coast of Maine Potting Soil

Back to the Roots (for smaller projects)

Espoma Organic Soil

Espoma Seed Starting Soil

Pollinator-Friendly Additions

If you’re trying to support bees, butterflies, and birds, a few intentional additions can make a real difference.

Home for Pollinators

Water for Bees

Watering & Maintenance

These are simple tools that make it easier to keep things going.

Portable Greenhouse

Raised Bed Drip Irrigation – Medium

Watering Can

Garden Netting

Large Nettting Cage

Gloves that Protect

SPF Workwear with a hood

Gardening Apron

Garden Grow Bags

Sun Hat

Quiet, Electric Equipment

One of the biggest shifts you can make is moving away from gas-powered equipment.

Battery-powered tools are quieter, easier to manage, and better for the people around you.

These are options that actually hold up in real use

Electric Landscaping Kit

Recommended for Rhode Island Gardens

These tools and materials are especially useful for gardens in Rhode Island and the surrounding New England climate.