Spring officially started in Australia this week and with better weather and nicer temperatures on the way, now’s the time to try your hand at gardening.
It might just be the perfect thing to beat lockdown boredom. Stop going to that same local park within 5km of your house and concentrate on getting your garden looking great instead.
Just picture the scene: you chilling triumphantly with a drink, surrounded by your pretty plotted plants and delightful herbs and veggies, smugly awaiting the envious glances of your neighbours.
We’ve made it easy to get into gardening this lockdown with our guide to what you’ll need to get started on the path to green fingers, from educational books to elegant adornments to handy tools.
10 Piece Gardening Tool Kit
This complete set has basically everything you’ll need to start making your garden beautiful. Garden hand tools, gloves, spray bottle, and twist tie wire will have you looking like an expert in no time. The set comes with a bonus 3-in-1 PH soil test meter, helping you determine if your plants are getting enough moisture and light. The portable tote bag also comes with 8 pockets to neatly store all your tools.
Price: $64.95
Australian Gardening Calendar
Brought to you by the always-reliable Penguin, this book will become your trusty companion in your gardening exploits. The easy-to-use, month-by-month guide to garden care covers every climatic zone. It tells you what to plant and when to plant it, how to prune, how to correctly use compost and mulch, and lots more. Perfect for both the newbie and the expert.
Price: $14.75
Premium Potting Mix
This quality 10 litres mix is suitable for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor plant varieties. It distributes nutrients in a controlled release to ensure your plants get optimal growth. A gardening necessity.
Price: $10
Wireless Water Timer
Technology really is wonderful sometimes. This cloud controlled watering system will keep your plants freshly watered whenever they need it. The automatic water timer lets you schedule watering times throughout the day, letting you relax and put your feet up knowing your garden is in great shape. You’ll get push notification and email alerts in real time too, alerting you to any water cut-offs, pipe leaks, or valve failures. And it’s not even difficult to set up – simply just scan the device’s QR code from the app.
Price: $199
4.4 Inch Shallow Terracotta Pots
Arrange your garden nicely with these delightful terracotta pots made of the best quality clay. They’re the perfect size to fit anything from herbs to succulents, flowers to plants. Strong and sturdy but also nice to look at.
Price: $41.60
Hanging Plant Bracket
Nothing looks as cool in a garden as a hanging plant. Nothing will make your neighbours realise you’re fashionable with a hanging plant. This 2-pack from Flowmist is elegant yet strong, able to beautify your garden while remaining rust-proof and unmoved.
Price: $58.15
