Your shopping list for the garden goes beyond plants, seeds and soil. Not to grow, says Gardener's Supply Company, but to use for strong, flexible, naturally rot-resistant trellises, supports and other structures. Just as Velcro made fastening things easier in clothing and gadgets, so it does in the garden. Because it's reusable, it can be adjusted as the plants grow.
Little gardens are big.
Women with small hands often find standard-size garden equipment a bit of a slog. The lightweight aluminum handles and molded grip handles help reduce stress and fatigue on hands and wrists, the company says. Perhaps your back or your knees complain if you squat down there to plug in bulbs or move plants already in the garden. It also lets you scoop up and move existing growths. Leaf blowers are a cause with anti-noise people, so finding one that doesn't disturb the peace can help keep your neighbors friendly.