{"id":2718,"date":"2012-12-20T12:37:45","date_gmt":"2012-12-20T18:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/?p=2718"},"modified":"2013-08-09T15:13:11","modified_gmt":"2013-08-09T20:13:11","slug":"three-solutions-to-common-gardening-frustrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/three-solutions-to-common-gardening-frustrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Solutions to Common Gardening Frustrations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Planter Boxes, Garden Tool Storage, and Potting Benches Solve Multiple Problems<\/h3>\n

Gardening is an enjoyable past time for millions of people, but for many, it can present challenges and hassles not to mention gardening frustrations. People who have issues with mobility, space limitations, or invasions by local wildlife may find gardening a frustrating experience. With the addition of a few\u00a0garden helpers<\/a>, though, many of these challenges can be solved.<\/p>\n

Raised Planter Boxes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Raised planter boxes, which are available in\u00a0square<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0rectangle<\/a>\u00a0shapes, are an easy way to keep plants and veggies contained, but they also offer a number of other advantages. Planter boxes raised on sturdy legs are ideal for gardeners who may have difficulty bending down and working in garden beds on the ground. Raised planter boxes are also appealing to gardeners who are tired of losing out to local rabbits and other critters. They keep tender plants and veggies out of reach. And, for homeowners who lack yard space for planting a garden, planter boxes give them the opportunity to keep a garden on the patio or deck.<\/p>\n

Garden Tool Storage<\/b><\/h3>\n

Hoes, rakes, shovels, and other garden tools can get out of hand easily causing gardening frustrations. Keeping them neat and tidy in a convenient place can be a challenge, even when a shed is available. A sturdy,\u00a0wooden garden tool holder<\/a>\u00a0makes an ideal garden tool storage solution. With casters underneath and a dedicated slot for each individual tool, a garden tool holder is easy to move where it’s needed, and makes organizing tools a snap.<\/p>\n

Potting Bench<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many gardeners find that their potting supplies get shoved into a corner of the garage or shed, making them difficult to retrieve when it’s time to pot or re-pot plants. Then, finding an appropriate place to do this work can be a challenge. Some gardeners choose to do their potting on a deck or patio, others do it in the garage or in the yard. None of these locations is conducive to efficient work, and the mess created is generally more than expected. A\u00a0potting bench<\/a>\u00a0is the best solution for this problem. The potting bench gives gardeners space to organize potting supplies, and it provides a dedicated space for potting. Potting benches come in many shapes and sizes, but most offer storage shelves, garden tool storage hooks, and ample counter space for working with plants and their pots. A potting bench can be placed in the shed, in a greenhouse, or under the overhang on a deck or patio.<\/p>\n

Gardening is an appealing activity for so many reasons: it’s good exercise; it allows gardeners to express their creativity; and it gives people an opportunity to grow their own healthy and delicious foods. Gardening can feel like a chore, though, when completing basic tasks is more difficult than necessary. Thanks to garden helpers like raised planter boxes, garden tool storage holders, and potting benches, many of the difficulties associated with gardening can be alleviated, if not eliminated.<\/p>\n

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  Planter Boxes, Garden Tool Storage, and Potting Benches Solve Multiple Problems Gardening is an enjoyable past time for millions of people, but for many, it can present challenges and hassles not to mention gardening frustrations. People who have issues with mobility, space limitations, or invasions by local wildlife may find gardening a frustrating experience. 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