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Gardening supplies for the green thumb in your life

How to make their time outdoors even greater.

If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that we’re actually quite fond of the outdoors, specifically – outdoor gardens. Mastering the perfectly manicured backyard aesthetic is easier said than done and oftentimes we find ourselves in a rabbithole of gardening supplies and accessories that we wish we had our hands on.

So, whether you’ve recently picked up gardening or you’re wondering what to gift the garden lover in your life, take a look at these eight ideas for inspiration.

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1. Holman Pixel vertical garden, $59, Bunnings

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Take their love of gardening up the walls! A vertical garden system is perfect for someone who lives in an apartment or townhouse with limited outdoor space. You can even select them a few potted plants to get started.

2. Victa 18″ Classic Cut lawn mower, $449, Bunnings

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A great gift idea for the new homeowner, a quality mower will have their lawns looking sharp and will last for years to come.

The Victa 18″ Classic Cut lawn mower is a perfect entry-level mower featuring the well-known easy starting, quiet and efficient Briggs & Stratton 500e Series OHV engine, plus comfort grip handles and ball bearing wheels for improved mowing.

3. Galvanised raised garden bed, $89, Catch.com.au

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Nothing beats homegrown produce. A raised garden bed is perfect for those who want to start their own vegetable garden.

This chic galvanised option from catch.com.au is a great choice if sharp outdoor garden aesthetics is top of mind – just add a selection of vegetable seeds and you’ve made yourself a DIY vegetable garden kit. 

4. Retractable garden hose, $64.90, Kogan

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Tangled (and the art of untangling) hoses is a gardener’s worst nightmare, therefore, a retractable wall-mounted hose is a no-brainer. Retractable hoses saves time and is super easy to use – it’s an outdoor garden essential.

5. Flower snips, $20, Daily Blooms

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To ensure your garden is at tip-top shape at all times, an ergonomic pair of garden snips is a must. The flower snips are high quality, lightweight and comfortable to use. They feature short and sharp blades – designed for flower cutting.

6. Garden Sense foldable kneeling pad, $25, Big W

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As we escape to attend to our outdoor gardens, hours fly by like minutes, and before we know it, we’ve been crouching down in an awkward and straining position for far too long.

A foldable kneeling mat is designed to protect your knees while you garden. This one by Big W has sturdy arm supports to allow easy transitions from a standing to kneeling position (and vice versa). 

7. CreatingMonkies clear acrylic herb markers, $18, Etsy

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Herb markers are ideal for those just starting out on their outdoor garden journey. These clear acrylic ones are UV printed with the name of the herb and accompanied by a chic watercolour image to match. 

8. STIHL BG 56 hand-held blower, $279, Tools Warehouse

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At the end of a long day in the garden, make their tidy up extra fast with a garden blower. They’re ideal for tidying up leaves, grass clippings and other debris from courtyards, driveways, decks and footpaths.

The STIHL hand-held blower has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. With its 2-MIX enging which features an advanced charge system (boosts power while reducing consumption), it is one of the most highly reviewed models of handheld blowers on the market right now. 

8. Elisa planter, $70, Hard to find

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Spice up your indoor or outdoor plants with this gorgeous planter from Hard to Find. Every pot is unique due to its handmade nature. It also comes with a matching saucer and features a drainage hole so your plants are never over-watered.

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