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29 Etsy Finds for a Brilliant Garden Season

Published on May 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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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.

Want more? The rest of my curated Etsy shopping guides are here including garden and pet favorites.

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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

White garden shed by buildblueprint on etsy

1Garden Shed Plans

12×10 Garden Shed Plans
by BuildBlueprint | Etsy

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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 save to your device.

Garden tool holder by eveua on etsy

2Tool Belt

Garden Tool Belt
by EveUS | Etsy

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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.

Garden tool tote by jeremylfrazier76 on etsy

3Tool Caddy

Tool Caddy
by Jeremylfrazier76 | Etsy

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These tool caddies offer another way to keep tools handy while you’re working. Attach it to a bucket and you have the tools and a place to put pulled weeds all in one.


Padded garden kneeler by coismacrafts on etsy

4Kneeling Pad

Birdy Kneeling Pad
by CosimaCrafts

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If you’ve ever kneeled on a stone—yow! A padded kneeling pad saves the day.


Garden kneeler by thegiftfinders on etsy

5Kneeler

Kneeler
by TheGiftFinders | Etsy

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If getting up and down is not easy, a kneeler like this with handles can help. Plus, the whole unit can be turned upside-down to act as a little garden seat while you’re working.

Gear

Garden hat by brianethrasher70 on etsy

6Sun Hat

Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat
by BrianEThrasher70 | Etsy

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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.

Garden apron by dillhandmade on etsy

7Garden Apron

Garden Apron
by Dillhandmade | Etsy

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Protect your clothes and keep small tools and plant tags handy with a garden apron with pockets.

Shopping Tips

  • Check all measurements including waist size, width and length of apron, and depth of pockets to ensure a good fit.

Planters & Potting Tables

Tall raised bed by wolfspiritwoodwork on etsy

8Tall Planter Box

Tall Box Planter Plans
by WolfSpiritWoodWork | Etsy

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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.

Raised bed by leedisplayseasonals on etsy

9Wheely Planter Box

Elevated Redwood Planter
by LeeDisplaySeasonals | Etsy

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Need to move it around? Get a planter on wheels. This one has storage space below the planter box and room to hang tools.

Shopping Tips

  • Check final measurements to be sure it’s the size (height, depth, width) you want.

Staircase planter by bstoreus on etsy

10Ladder Planter

Ladder Planter Plans
by BStoreUs | Etsy

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Ladder planters look great against a fence or patio wall. Grow herbs, flowers, or veggies or all of the above!

Shopping Tips

  • Check final measurements to be sure it’s the size (height, depth, width) you want.

Planter bags by handmadecraft on etsy

11Vertical Pocket Planter

Wall Pocket Planter
by Handmadecraft20

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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?

Potting bench by bstoreUS on etsy

12Potting Bench

Potting Bench Plans
by BStoreUs | Etsy

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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.

Potting bench by jkwoodworksbymooney on etsy

13Canopy Potting Bench

Potting Bench with Canopy
by JKWoodworksByMooney

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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.

Potting bench by leedisplayseasoanls on etsy

14Wheely Potting Bench

Potting Bench with Wheels
by LeeDisplaySeasonals

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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

Vegetable seeds by ecoseedbank on etsy

15Vegetable Seeds

Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
by Ecoseedbank | Etsy

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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.

Flower seeds by sacredmists on etsy

16Flower Seeds

Flower Seeds
by SacredMists | Etsy

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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.

Sunflower seeds by tomorrowseeds on etsy

17Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower Seeds
by TomorrowSeeds | Etsy

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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.

Seed storage containers by pureinfluencelimited on etsy

18Seed Storage Kit

Seed Storage Containers
by PureInfluenceLimited | Etsy

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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.

Seed storage box by zaggerstopdesign on etsy nb

19Seed Storage Box

Seed Storage Box
by ZaggersTopDesign | Etsy

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If you’re more traditional, a good, solid box is perfect for storing seeds. Keep it in a cool dry place and your seeds will do just fine.

Shopping Tips

  • Check the box size to be sure it’s big enough for your seeds.

Plant tage by frpproplanttags on etsy

20Plant Tags

Plant Tags
by FRPPro | Etsy

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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

Sun shade by traditionalfactory on etsy

21Sun Shade

Sun Shade
by TraditionalFactory

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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?

Painted vintage chair by thevintagefarmwtx on etsy

22Artful Chair

Painted Vintage Chair
by thevintagefarmwtx | Etsy

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It’s art and a chair all in one! I love one-of-a-kind art like this that makes a garden unique.

Shopping Tips

  • Is it intended just as art or for sitting?
  • Is it weather-protected to avoid peeling or fading?
  • Can you get a custom order?

Duck banana peels by gabrieldesignsfinds on etsy

23Quirky (Quacky) Art

Banana Ducks
by GabrielDesignsFinds | Etsy

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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?

Tile fountain by arthubartelier on etsy

24Water Fountain

Fountain
by ArthubAtelier | Etsy

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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?

Stone water bubbler by watergardenshop on etsy

25Bubbler

Stone Fountain
by WaterGardenShop | Etsy

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These little bubblers are a bird magnet. And the little ones like hummingbirds love them.

Shopping Tips

  • What size is the bubbler?
  • Is the pump included?
  • What type of electrical outlet is needed?

Birds & Bees

Bee Nice sign by DCdesignsUSA on etsy

26Welcome Sign

Bee Sign
by DCDesignsUSA | Etsy

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If you garden organically and want to help the pollinators, give us a sign!

Shopping Tips

  • What size is the sign?
  • Are there different sizes available?
  • What is it made of?
  • Is it weather-resistant?

Bee whirlygif by puppetpets on Etsy

27Whimsical Art

Bee Whirligig
by PuppetPets | Etsy

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I love bees and I’m always on the lookout for cute ways to show my appreciation. This bee whirligig is really sweet.

Shopping Tips

  • What size is the bee?
  • Is it okay outdoors or should it be on a covered patio?
  • Is it one-of-a-kind?

Chickadee garden art by rustybirdshop on etsy

28Bird Art

Chickadee Art
by RustyBirdsShop | Etsy

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Chickadee-dee-dee-dee. How sweet are these? Pay tribute to your favorite birds with some artful garden sculptures.

Shopping Tips

  • How big is the sculpture (height, width)?
  • How big are the birds?
  • What is it made of?

Frog hose holder - shineholy etsy shop

29Helpful Frog

Froggie Hose Holder
by ShineHoly

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My favorite items for the home and garden combine art and function. This froggy hose holder is as cute as it gets.

Shopping Tips

  • Is it big enough to hold your garden hose?
  • How heavy is it? Will you be able to mount it on a wall?

Happy gardening,

~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛

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