You Can Get a New Set of Garden Essentials for Under $100
Some of your garden tools may be just “good enough.” But to do your best work in the garden, you need shovels, hoes, and gloves that will let you really get into the dirt and help your plants thrive. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener, it’s always a good idea to start fresh with a new set of garden essentials you know you can rely on for years to come.
Martha Stewart’s new garden collection at Walmart has everything you need to maintain a garden (big or small). As a bonus, the whole collection matches! Martha tested these tools on her farm—if they work for garden guru Martha, they'll work for you, too. You can get seven basic tools you’re going to need throughout the growing season for under $100. That’s an investment worth making!
Garden Gloves
A new growing season calls for a fresh pair of garden gloves. This durable pair is made with a breathable rayon fabric and has a non-slip coating on the palms. They’re also puncture-resistant, so they’ll protect you from getting pricked by rose thorns and keep your hands safe and clean in the garden.
Buy it: All-Purpose Garden Gloves, $4.99
Hand Trowel
You need a trusty trowel you can rely on to dig up bulbs, loosen the soil, and create new spaces in the soil for annuals. The beechwood handle is strong with a comfortable grip (fewer blisters? Sign us up!). The carbon steel blade will last for years and has centimeter markings so you can measure soil depth.
Buy it: Half-Round Hand Trowel, $19.99
Watering Wand
The most important summer garden accessory? A watering hose attachment that can really reach. Your plants will need a good drink on those hot and dry days. This watering wand with a padded foam handle stretches an additional 16 inches to make watering plants like hanging baskets less strenuous. You can also adjust the flow rate and waste less water thanks to its shut-off valve.
Buy it: Aluminum Watering Wand, $9.99
Point Shovel
The beauty of this little shovel is its versatility. Its rust-resistant steel blade can effortlessly slice through soil and sod, and a round 8-inch point helps it fit into tight spots. And at just 2.6 pounds, it’s lightweight enough to carry around the garden as you plant the hydrangea shrubs of your dreams.
Buy it: Mini Round Point Shovel, $19.99
Mini Weeder
Pluck out pesky weeds so all the nutrients in your soil are going to the annuals and perennials you’ve worked so hard to grow. This handheld weeding tool has a forked end that makes quick work of cutting through and pulling up weed roots. The hardwood handle has a hole at the end so you can clip it onto a work belt or hang it up in your shed when you’re not using it.
Buy it: Mini Weeder, $13.62
All-Purpose Plant Food
If we’ve learned anything from Martha’s green thumb, it’s that you need a good fertilizer for all parts of the garden: flower beds, shrub borders, and vegetable gardens, too! Her all-purpose plant food mix boasts organic ingredients and nutrients for your soil. It comes in a resealable bag, so you can store it all season without the risk of moisture or insects getting into the plant food.
But it: All-Purpose Plant Food, $8.99 for an 8-pound bag
Garden Hoe
The right tools make maintaining a raised bed even easier. This compact garden hoe has a steel blade that’s great for cutting through soil, weeds, and roots. Its 12-inch-long lacquered plastic handle is lightweight and balanced in hand.
