I scoured Etsy shops to find items that can make your garden more beautiful or easier to tend—or both. I’ve also included some shopping tips to help decide what’s right for you.
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Favorite Beautiful & Useful Garden Finds
There is nothing like a little spring fever to get the garden inspiration soaring. I always like to add something new to my garden each spring to kick off the growing season.
These picks come from Etsy and the theme is items you can get for the garden that either make it a more welcoming space or make it easier to work. Or both.
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Have a look at what I found. I’ve included some shopping tips to make it easier to find the best fit for you and your outdoor space.
Tools & Storage | Gear | Planters & Potting Tables
Seeds & Storage | Artful Decor | Birds & Bees
Tools & Storage
1Garden Shed Plans
12×10 Garden Shed Plans
by BuildBlueprint | Etsy
Whether you use it for tools, potting plants, or a secret getaway, a garden shed is essential. Get a great basic design like this one and make it your own.
Shopping Tips
- Do you want building plans, a kit, or an assembled shed?
- Most building plans are digital files you download.
2Tool Belt
Garden Tool Belt
by EveUS | Etsy
I have been wanting something like this for years. There are certain small garden tools I like to keep handy while I work. This is perfect for pruners and snippers.
Shopping Tips
- Be sure the tool belt will hold the small tools you use frequently.
- Check measurements for suitable waist size and fit.
Gear
6Sun Hat
Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat
by BrianEThrasher70 | Etsy
Protect your skin with a really wide-brimmed sun hat. I like the ones that keep my neck covered too.
Shopping Tips
- Be sure to check sizes and measure your head for the right fit.
- Also check brim size to be sure it’s sufficient to really keep the sun off your face.
Planters & Potting Tables
8Tall Planter Box
Tall Box Planter Plans
by WolfSpiritWoodWork | Etsy
Let your planters do the lifting! I love these waist-height planters. It’s so easy to reach everything and they look great on a patio.
Shopping Tips
- Do you want building plans, a kit, or an assembled planter?
- Check measurements of planter to be sure it’s the size and height you want.
11Vertical Pocket Planter
Wall Pocket Planter
by Handmadecraft20
Pocket planters look so pretty with colorful flowers and trailing vines. Great way to dress up a bland fence or garden wall.
Shopping Tips
- Check the size of the planter including length and width.
- What material is it made from? Is it expected to last more than one season?
12Potting Bench
Potting Bench Plans
by BStoreUs | Etsy
I never knew how much I needed a potting table until I had one. What a back saver! And it’s great to have a designated place to pot plants, store potting mix, and not worry about the mess.
Shopping Tips
- Do you want building plans, a kit, or an assembled potting bench?
- Check sizes to be sure it’s the width, depth, and height you need.
13Canopy Potting Bench
Potting Bench with Canopy
by JKWoodworksByMooney
If you can manage it, the canopy top is worth it to keep the rain off your supplies. This table also has room for a built-in sink.
Shopping Tips
- Do you want building plans, a kit, or an assembled potting bench?
- Check sizes to be sure it’s the width, depth, and height you need.
14Wheely Potting Bench
Potting Bench with Wheels
by LeeDisplaySeasonals
This potting bench is a deluxe model. There’s storage on the back panel, a shelf underneath, a stainless-steel top, and wheels for easy moving.
Shopping Tips
- Do you want building plans, a kit, or an assembled potting bench?
- Check sizes to be sure it’s the width, depth, and height you need.
Seeds & Storage
15Vegetable Seeds
Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
by Ecoseedbank | Etsy
I always like to have a good supply of seeds on hand—just in case. A pack like this contains a good variety of heirloom vegetable seeds.
Shopping Tips
- Check that the seeds are suitable for your growing zone and conditions.
- Check how many seeds are provided. They may be listed by quantity or weight.
16Flower Seeds
Flower Seeds
by SacredMists | Etsy
Pollinators need flowers from spring to fall and growing a diverse selection of plants is essential for an eco-beneficial garden.
Shopping Tips
- Check that the seeds are non-invasive in your area and suitable for your growing zone and conditions.
- Check how many seeds are provided. This may be listed by quantity or weight.
17Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
by TomorrowSeeds | Etsy
Is there anything more spectacular? Try growing a variety of sunflowers and see which birds and bees drop by.
Shopping Tips
- Check that the seeds are suitable for your growing zone and conditions.
- Check how many seeds are provided. This may be listed by quantity or weight.
18Seed Storage Kit
Seed Storage Containers
by PureInfluenceLimited | Etsy
These seed containers are all the rage right now. I like the idea of having different colors to distinguish basic seed groups like vegetables, perennial, and annual flowers.
Shopping Tips
- Check the size of the box and containers to make sure they are sufficient to hold your seed collection.
20Plant Tags
Plant Tags
by FRPPro | Etsy
I always recommend using plant tags, especially for new gardeners who may not recognize plants during various growth cycles. I like to have tags handy so they’re ready to go whenever I sow seeds or plant something new.
Shopping Tips
- Do the tags list plants you grow?
- How big are the tags?
- Will they fade in bright sun?
- Are they weather-resistant?
- Can you get custom-made tags?
Artful Decor
21Sun Shade
Sun Shade
by TraditionalFactory
There are all sorts of gorgeous sun shades on Etsy—much nicer than the ones from big box stores. Pick your favorite and create an outdoor reading nook.
Shopping Tips
- Check product size.
- What is it made of?
- Is it water-resistant?
- Is it washable?
- Is the pole included?
23Quirky (Quacky) Art
Banana Ducks
by GabrielDesignsFinds | Etsy
What the heck? Call me crazy but these guys are starting to grow on me! While banana ducks may not be your thing (or are they?), I encourage you to display art you love regardless of what anyone else thinks.
Shopping Tips
- How tall are they?
- What are they made of? Are they weather-resistant?
- Do they a-peel to you?
24Water Fountain
Fountain
by ArthubAtelier | Etsy
Fresh water is so important in a garden. And a fountain is one way to provide it. This tiled water feature would be beautiful on a patio wall.
Shopping Tips
- What size is the unit?
- Is the pump included? Probably not.
- Will I need to store it indoors in the winter?
Birds & Bees
Happy gardening,
~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛
