Healthy, vibrant plants add a lot to the home, whether it's jasmine vines, lilac shrubs or other outdoor plants or air plants (really!), indoor succulents or spider plants. Just because you don't have a natural thumb, it doesn't mean that your plants need to suffer or damage your family.
Let's face it. Even the most environmentally friendly people find jobs, children, volunteer services, and other commitments, and they rarely have time to take care of plants. Whether you have all the indoor plants or a first-class outdoor garden, there are a series of auxiliary tools to keep your flowers and green plants bright.
In modern times, even the most desperate horticulturist can grow and maintain plants that friends, family, and neighbors envy, thanks to some innovative products. We found 11 of the best and listed them below. Give it a try and you will see your plants bloom and bloom among the best plants. As always, the listed prices may fluctuate over time.
My mother has a green thumb, which I have never inherited. If I don't drown my plants, I will let them gasp for a drink. This is why the Vivosun 3 in 1 soil tester is so important, even if you know more about plant care than I do. The soil tester can measure pH range, humidity or relative light. All you do is put the probe on the 12.3-inch x 3.8-inch x 1.5-inch tester into the soil, switch the switch to humidity/pH/light, make sure the pointer on the dial swings, wait 10 minutes to read the level and read it from Remove the probe from the soil. Then wipe it clean. Presto-ready for top blooming.
Winston Porter automatic watering window frame planter is a must-have for outdoor plants, whether you are over-watering or under-watering like me. First of all, it is made of plastic polyethylene, durable and strong, whether you choose black, espresso, graphite gray or white, it looks very good. The biggest victory is sub-irrigation, which basically means that it can take care of itself. It also comes in three sizes, so please choose the one that suits you.
Without mentioning Miracle-Gro indoor plant food, we cannot list the items that make your plants the envy of your friends. It seems to exist forever. Although there are different formulas for various flowers, shrubs, etc., this indoor plant food is a must-have for every plant lover. Just follow the instructions to determine whether your weekly application is mixed in water or applied to soil. Then use it and watch them thrive.
Plant lovers know that succulents are easy to grow, but they look a little boring. Plant them in Gronomics succulent blackboard pots to make them lively. It is made of 100% western red cedar, with three plant holes, hanging keyholes and a "blackboard" on each side. Grab some chalk and have fun drawing, writing messages or whatever suits you on this 4" x 4" x 16" flower pot.
Buy it at Home Depot for $36.27.
You know, the retro look is not just for furniture and paint colors. Sarah Burrows and Nick Behr Mason Jar Herb Garden combine the charm of the past with a very modern passive hydroponic system. This system provides nutrients to the roots of plants and regulates water at the same time. Grab this mason jar garden, read the instructions and start the fresh herb garden you've always wanted.
Buy it at Uncommon Goods for $22.
The La Jolie Muse Store Animal Planter Pot set is a rare combination of weirdness and practicality. The llamas and goats are made of a mixture of ceramics and sand to form a rough pottery design that creates air circulation for the plants. The size of a llama is 6.1 inches x 9.1 inches, and the size of a goat is 4.5 inches x 6.3 inches. Both have drainage holes to prevent root rot. They also look cute.
If you want others to envy your plants, consider getting rid of standard flower pots. The Sol 72 outdoor elevated flowerpot with trellis measures 55.9 inches x 39.4 inches x 16.9 inches, so it is large enough to grow jasmine, sweet potato, and other vines. This kind of grid not only looks great, but also environmentally friendly.
Take advantage of your extra outdoor space with the Palram Canopia hybrid walk-in greenhouse. It has a translucent polycarbonate roof panel that can retain twice as much heat as a single-layer panel and ensure light transmission to all plants in the greenhouse. Other features of this 6 ft x 4 ft greenhouse include an integrated gutter system for drainage, roof vents, hinged doors for improved airflow, and adjustment of heat, humidity, and ventilation. Can provide larger size.
Bohemian wind does not mean impractical. Consider the Dakota Fields 5-piece plant hanger set. The woven 100% cotton plant hanger can hold 4 inch or 6 inch flower pots. Cotton pastoral style, beige tones, can complement any room theme. The set is equipped with ten durable hooks that you can fix on the ceiling, balcony or other surface. Put on the hanger, pull out the side rope, put your plant on the hanger, your plant looks good.
Well, even people like me can usually keep air plants alive. Of course, you cannot completely ignore air plants. When air plants are in nature, they absorb nutrients from the air and rain. The internal environment is not provided. Cameo Konfrst Nourishing Air Plant Spray is a low-nitrogen formula that provides the nutrients needed by air plants. Because, let's face it, dead air plants are not cool.
Buy it at Uncommon Goods for $15.
Cloudy days can cause severe damage to your plants. How can they thrive without light? The answer is the Buteny LED plant growth light. Clamp it to a surface. Then use the preset timer to set it to turn on and off at the time you like. This grow light has 60 LED lamp beads (39 red to help germination, 21 blue to help chlorophyll synthesis), three 360-degree rotatable gooseneck lights, six dimmable levels and Three lighting modes. The size of the corded lamp is 13.54 inches x 5.55 inches x 3.23 inches. It is also available at budget prices.
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