📋 Checklist: Tools & Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these simple supplies. You don’t need expensive equipment.

Materials:

• Compost: Enough to cover your garden area 15cm (6 inches) deep for a new bed.
• Cardboard or Newspaper: Plain brown cardboard (remove tape) or thick newspaper to act as a weed barrier.
• Water source: A hose or watering can.
• Mulch: Wood chips or “bush mulch” for the pathways around your bed.
• Organic Fertiliser (Optional): Blood & Bone or pelletised chicken manure for an initial nutrient boost.

Tools:

• A Long Stick or Broom Handle: Used as a “dibber” for planting seedlings without bending over.
• Steel Rake: For spreading compost level.
• Dutch Hoe or Wire Hoe: For weeding effortlessly while standing up.
• Garden Scissors/Secateurs: For harvesting and cutting back spent crops.