Getting started in gardening can be a great choice. The perks of the hobby can go well beyond a beautiful yard, too. Whether it's a gorgeous backyard, a designer front walk or just a simple flower garden desired, landscape supplies are necessary.

The full extent of landscaping supplies necessary will depend a whole lot on how much gardening is intended. In most cases, basic hand tools will be all that's needed to show some great results. Other circumstances will call for power landscape supplies and perhaps even gas-driven ones, as well.

Basic backyard gardeners, however, can often get by with nothing more than hand tools and a few other supplies. The types of hand tools and supplies necessary on a landscaping supplies list for beginners might include:

* Rake. Not only can this tool really help clean up leaves that get in the way of a good landscape design, it can assist with loosening and aerating the ground, spreading seeds and more. The applications for this particular tool should not be discounted.

* Shovel. This is one of the most important of all landscape supplies. It will be necessary to have a decent shovel to help ensure bushes, trees and shrubs are put into the ground at the right depth. It is never a good idea to use too shallow a hole for planting.

* Trowel. This is a smaller version of a shovel. It's used for digging the proper size holes for flowers and other small plants. It's also ideal for helping loosen and break up dirt.

* Hoe. This is also very valuable on the list of landscape supplies. Similar to a shovel, this tool has a slightly different shape for weeding, soil distribution and more.

* Seed spreader. This won't always be needed, but if grass seeds of other ground cover seeds are desired for use, this can really help speed up the process and ensure even coverage.

* Watering can. While most people have garden hoses at their disposal, of all the landscape supplies, the watering can might be the most under rated. Unlike a hose, this supply allows for easy, gentle watering where it is needed.

* Fertilizer, mulch, top soil. Depending on the conditions involved, these items can really add a lot to garden design. Mulch and fertilizer are almost always good choices to include on a shopping list. Fertilizer simply helps plants grow stronger and healthier. Mulch serves a decorative purpose, but it also helps retain water in the soil, which is vital in most climates.

Depending on what kind of gardening is desired, other landscaping supplies might be necessary. There are many gas and electric powered supplies that can speed things up, especially in larger gardening situations. From weed removers to ride on tractors, they can all help in certain conditions.