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1. A padded kneeler with a built-in bag if you LOVE gardening but HATE having an achy back and sore knees after a day of hard work. It also converts into a seat so you don't have to bend as much!
Promising review: "This garden seat is sturdy but not too heavy for me to carry around. It folds up easily and compactly, and unfolds quickly and easily, too. I've used it for both kneeling and sitting. If you're kneeling on it, the pad is raised a bit and not sitting on muddy ground, so when you flip it over to sit, you have a clean seat. When it's used for kneeling, the supports are nice and sturdy so I can use them to help me stand up. I'm very pleased with it, and I'd recommend it to anyone with old bones — or any age bones for that matter!" —NHammer
Get it from Amazon for $40.99.
2. A raised garden bed when you want to create your very own backyard oasis but have no clue where to start. This gives you a ton of room to work with so you can easily grow a variety of herbs, fruits, and veggies.
This garden bed features an 8' x 4' with a crossbar in the middle for separating it into two growing areas OR it can be removed for one large growing space. It's made from sturdy fir wood with a weather-resistant and rust-resistant design, so it's perfect for outdoor gardening!
Promising reviews: "This is a nice garden. It is made of wood and nice and deep compared to my resin ones. It came quickly and was packed well. Easy to assemble. You can use it in two sections or just one large garden. It can be used for herbs, vegetables, or flowers. I will use it for herbs but may purchase another for flowers. Now, I can add soil and not have to till my yard." —susan
"The raised garden bed was easy to assemble and was the perfect size for my yard." —Patricia
Get it from Wayfair for $134.99.
3. Sticky traps in fun shapes so your plants can still look cute while keeping insects at bay. If your garden has ever been a victim of fungus gnats, you will be eternally grateful for these traps.
Promising review: "I started some seeds indoors and started to notice lots of little flying gnats in the soil. These sticky traps are great, they worked just as I had hoped. I have ordered my second pack. They are keeping the gnat population in check. My seedlings aren't overrun with these little nuisances anymore. I'm sure they will work just as well outside." —Amazon Customer
Get an 18-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three shapes and six different pack sizes).
4. Or a high-voltage bug zapper if you want to pull out all the stops to prevent insects from harming your plants. It'll kill mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and moths in areas up to 1,500 square feet!
Promising review: "I have this bug zapper on my back deck as well as another by the front door. Now that we have these out, we can be outside without getting bitten. No more bugs flying in the front door as soon as it's opened! And it's easy to clean: remove the bottom lid (it will be full of dead bugs!) and use the included brush to clean the grid. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy our deck and patio again!" —Laura
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
5. A hand pruner that'll come in ~handy~ when it's time to trim your plants. These will get the job done and you won't actually have to get dirty when snipping a few weeds.
Promising review: "These are perfect! They get right into tiny or close spots and snip stems right off. They actually make deadheading flowers and plants fun because it's so easy. Plus they are small and light, so they don't hurt or tire my hands. I can easily open and close the lock with one hand so I can quickly snip, snip, snip away! **One month update** I still LOVE these clippers! I really don’t know how I got by without them before. I find it to be very relaxing to use these each evening to clean up my plants, I find myself almost disappointed if I can’t find anything to snip off lol. If you have flowers, herbs, or other plants you need these!" —Laurilee5
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).
6. And for larger jobs, a long-handled standing weeder because having to bend over (and over...and over...) to pull pesky weeds should be illegal. Your garden will be looking absolutely flawless in no time.
It's made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy.
Grampa's Gardenware Co. is a small, family-owned business based in Oregon making tools for gardening.
Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
7. A lawn repair formula to bring your dead grass back to life just in time for planting season! This helps regrow the grass and reverse scorch marks caused by pet urine, digging, and general wear in high-traffic areas.
Promising review: "I have used EZ Seed for years because I have dogs and they can be a little hard on grass! EZ Seed never fails us! Starts growing in about one and a half weeks. Nothing compares. It's pricey but worth it." —Nanci
Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes and multi-packs).
8. A corded electric lawn mower with a 10-gallon bag and discharge chute for keeping your yard so lush and beautiful, you'll be the designated host for all upcoming garden parties.
It comes with three cutting height positions; manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service.
Promising review: "Honestly, very surprised that such an affordable lawn mower could accomplish so much. First time we've had an electric lawn mower, so it was pretty interesting. Gotta say, very convenient to not have to have a can of gas every time you need to do the lawn. We needed a 100-foot cord to do our yard, which is pretty small. You have to be careful to move it out of the way so you don't run it over, though, which I feel could be very easily done if you aren't mindful. Felt more like we were vacuuming the lawn, to be honest. I admit, we let our lawn go for a while, with weeks straight of rain, and it was very high and even had some small trees growing in it. Yet this small guy powered right through them with ease. Easy to store, too, as it's light and pretty compact, compared to others." —maisie
Get it from Amazon for $131.84.
9. A genius garden colander so you can easily gather all your freshly picked goodies *and* wash them in the same container. Pro tip: Use your outdoor hose if you're worried about getting dirt in the kitchen sink!
Promising review: "I have several fruit trees (orange, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, pomegranate, and persimmons) and so I decided to try out this colander/basket to make the job of collecting fruit a little easier. It does its job well and allows me to easily hose off the fruit after collection. I can’t fill it more than halfway with fruit, though, or else it gets too heavy. It’s also useful to tote the fruits to my workplace and share them with everyone." —Melody R.
Get it from Amazon for $19.92+ (available in four colors and two sizes).
10. And on that note, be sure to get yourself a heavy-duty spray nozzle that attaches right to your garden hose for endless watering options.
There are eight watering patterns to choose from: flat, center, cone, rinse, shower, mist, soaker, and jet.
Promising review: "I bought this for watering the sides of my lawn and plants in the garden, and this one is really good and reliable. It has many modes, which are easy to operate. Also, it has a lock holder which is very helpful; no need to press the handle to spray the water when the lock is set." —Venkataraman
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).
11. A programmable timer if you always seem to forget the watering schedule — this will do it for you! The ergonomic dial has various options, including auto, set clock, start time, how long, how often, and off.
Reviewers mention it's worth using this product with a water hammer arrester.
Promising review: "I LOVE this. It is a really great product and has kept my plants thriving. I use a splitter (so I can still have access to my hose easily), then this, then soaker hose that covers four garden boxes and it works like a charm. I have a separate garden box with a blueberry bush that isn't attached to a soaker hose and it is barely alive. This takes all the hassle out of keeping your container garden alive." —Amanda F.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
12. A pack of the cutest lil' mushroom watering globes that'll make your plants pop with color and keep 'em moist between waterings. Headed out of town for the weekend? These mushrooms have you covered.
Promising review: "Well-made, thick glass. Very pretty. Currently, I'm using it simply for garden decoration but they are also easy to fill with water." —Kindle Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in packs of three or four).
13. An expandable wall gardening system for anyone who doesn't have the luxury of a giant backyard with tons of space to flex their green thumb. It's designed with a built-in dripper system that hooks up to a hose, so you'll never kick yourself for forgetting to water your plant babies.
Promising review: "Where have these been all my life?! I have always grown herbs and had a garden the traditional way (in pots or in a garden bed). I love these because my husband and I travel a lot, so we're able to hook these babies up to a water source and timer...and voila!!!! Plants are stayin' alive! I bought three panels, but am going to order more and do a whole wall of the house." —Yee Jensen
Get an eight-pot section from Amazon for $110.
14. A bamboo bee house to help attract pollinators and various protector insects to your garden. This can work wonders if you're growing flowers, veggies, herbs, etc.
This is great for encouraging mason bees, carpenter bees, ladybugs, and lacewings to hang out near your garden.
Garden Outside The Box is a Michigan-based small biz that makes a variety of gardening supplies designed to help customers successfully grow organic gardens.
Promising review: "The bee residences are absolutely wonderful! I am so happy! The boxes themselves are very well built and constructed of very high quality materials. They are painted beautifully as well. The bees are going to love these! I am very impressed with the quality of these and I will definitely shop here again! Fantastic shop!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from Garden Outside The Box on Etsy for $30 (available in three designs/colors).
15. An indoor herb garden when your ideal gardening situation involves never setting foot outside. It includes six seed kits and has a built-in LED grow light, so it's great for beginners!
The six seed kits include Genovese and Thai basil, parsley, dill, thyme, and mint.
Promising reviews: "Great for small spaces and black thumbs! This is amazing. I've wanted to have a little garden in my apartment forever but have killed every herb plant I've bought from the store. Aerograden is so simple. You just plug it in, add water, plant food, and the pods. The garden does everything else for you. Very low maintenance. All you have to do is add plant food every two weeks and change the water once a month. I started my garden and two days later one of the lettuce pods I bought separately sprouted. I look forward to seeing the changes in my garden every morning." —MsResponsible
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
16. A set of colorful flower pots that may just be an accurate depiction of how happy you are that it's time to start planting. Hang 'em on a fence or over your balcony railing to liven up your garden area.
Promising review: "I love these. They look great on my little patio. They are very well made and super easy to put together. They drain well and hold a fair amount of flowers and soil for the size. I found them to be sturdy and they seem pretty durable. It’s a really good value for the price, too. I highly recommend!" —Anonymous
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in black or white).
17. A handmade hummingbird feeder with vintage vibes if you've been searching for *the* most stunning addition to your garden. If you happen to live in an area with hummingbirds, this is an absolute must.
Gratitude Farms Store is an Etsy shop based in Colorado that specializes in handmade hummingbird feeders.
Promising review: "Beautiful feeder! Arrived sooner than expected and was well packaged. Came with a chain to hang it as well." —Stephanie Austin
Get it from Gratitude Farms Store on Etsy for $54 (originally $60; available in seven patterns).
18. Miracle-Gro plant food spikes for truly ~effortless~ plant care that'll make you look forward to gardening season. Insert a spike into the soil and your plant will receive the nutrients it needs to grow big and strong 💪
It's recommended to replace the spikes every 30 days in spring/summer and every 60 days in fall/winter.
Promising review: "New plant mom here! I was nervous about using this plant food for my peace lily, but I’m glad I gave it a try. It’s easy to use and a great value. The pictures speak for themselves! I just put a stick in my snake plant also, so hopefully it likes it just as much!" —Christine Ashley
Get a 48-pack from Amazon for $5.69 (available in two styles and two pack sizes).
19. Or Miracle-Gro liquid plant food so you can be a bit more involved in your plant care routine. Add it to the soil or mix it into your watering can and apply it weekly. Yes, it really can be that easy!
I was skeptical about using this liquid plant food because, well, it seems too good to be true. However, I've been using this on my houseplants during the spring and summer months and it did NOT disappoint. My plants always seem much happier shortly after applying this. More often than not, I'll even start noticing some new leaves starting to unfurl after using it. Love to see it!
Promising review: "This is my favorite indoor plant food. It's quick, easy, and not messy. I usually water my plants and let them drain, then give them a squirt of this before the soil dries out too much. It even helps my indoor plants continue to grow in the off-season. I was also able to rejuvenate many of my mom's neglected plants with the help of this fertilizer. I use the blooming plant and succulent versions also." —Ms.Stella M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.47+ (available in four pack sizes).
20. The Complete Gardener's Guide because there's no shame in the beginner's game — this will teach you everything you need to know about sowing, planting, and pruning. It'll also teach you all about choosing the right plants, protecting your veggies, and more.
Promising review: "I bought a new home in the woods and haven’t really gardened before. The previous owners already had a very impressive garden. Me being new to the scene, I wanted to learn as much as possible to keep up my garden beautiful, fresh, and healthy. This book has everything a first timer like myself could need. From plans, designs, sowing, pruning, etc. I was also excited about the fruit and vegetable section, as I plan to grow my own. I definitely recommend the Complete Gardener’s Guide book. It just arrived today and I’ve been flipping through bunny earring pages all night. Excited to prune my rose bushes tomorrow after reading the section on them." —QueenJ
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
21. A bag of potting mix made to be less prone to fungus gnats — what's not to love about that? It can feed your plants for up to six months, too!
This potting mix contains coconut coir, which holds and releases water while also helping the soil easily re-wet when watered.
Promising review: "Got this to start herbs and veggies on the windowsill before planting in the garden outside. So far everything I've planted has sprouted. What more can you ask?" —Frank
Get six quarts from Amazon for $5.97.
22. A soil tester if you're not the most confident caregiver when it comes to caring for your garden. Overwatering can be the nail in the coffin for some plants, but this lil' gadget will save the day again and again.
Insert it into the soil and read the color-coded meter, which will tell you whether it's still dry, perfectly moist, or too wet.
Promising review: "Have you bought new plants and someone at the nursery or on the internets tells you to water once a week or two weeks? Well, guess what, your plants don't dry out on a schedule like that all year round. It depends on its environment. How much light it's getting, how hot and humid its surrounding is, and what kind of soil and pot it's in. If you're a total newbie or you're just really into plants even after a series of failures like I was, then you need this moisture meter! It will tell you exactly when your plants need water. It'll stop you from killing that seventh string of pearls, whose six predecessors you drowned because you were just born to overwater. It will help you water that fiddle-leaf fig you love even though it's so 2016. (It's OK. I have two.) I have this simple moisture meter and another one that measures light, moisture, and pH. I have two just because I have plants scattered all throughout the house and I don't wanna walk up and down the steps to get one. They're both useful to have." —MJ
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two sizes).
23. A sturdy garden tool set so you're ready for any planting tasks that come your way. Digging, weeding, and transplanting are about to get MUCH easier.
The set includes a hand trowel, transplant trowel, and cultivator hand rake. Each tool has a non-slip ergonomic handle to make long hours of planting easier!
Promising review: "Purchased these since several other brands/types that I've used over the years just bend when any pressure from digging is done. If you want something that can dig in regular soil rather than potting blend — these are for you." —Joe in MO
Get it from Amazon for $20.80 (available in three colors).
24. Joyful Dirt concentrated plant food and fertilizer you can mix into your watering vessel OR sprinkle directly onto the soil. Reviewers love that it's organic and say it helps their houseplants grow much bigger and faster!
Joyful Dirt is a small business based in Portland, Oregon making organic, all-purpose plant food since 2013.
Promising review: "I never write reviews but had to share what a great find this was! I have routinely killed every living plant I've ever brought home. Joyful Dirt has completely changed that. All my plants look full and healthy with little to no effort on my part! I am so amazed that for teacher gifts this year, I am giving terrariums and will include a shaker of Joyful Dirt to go with each. If you have any trouble keeping plants alive, this is the solution." —KB13
Get a bottle from Amazon for $19.95.
25. A pack of herb seeds with plant markers that'll flourish in your outdoor garden OR right on your windowsill. You'll be cooking your fave Italian dish with fresh basil before you know it!
Promising review: "Package was exactly what I ordered. All ten seed varieties, as advertised. Box and bamboo labels are cute. What surprised me much: the arugula seeds (which were supposed to germinate in 10-14 days) are already germinating just four days after planting! Still waiting on the other seeds to germinate, but that is to be expected. Go, arugula, go!" —Astrid A. Prinz
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
26. And some flower seeds when you want to bring your garden to life with tons of vibrant colors! You'll get an assortment of 25 packets with 10 or more varieties of different seeds to pick from.
The flower seeds you may receive include: Poppy, Strawflower, Clarkia, Stock, Aster Crego, Aster Powder Puff, Alyssum, Forget Me Not, Bachelor's Button, Candy Tuft, Zinnia Cali Giant, Shasta Daisy, Pinks Double Imperial, Gypsophila, Evening Primrose, Cosmos, Marigold Sparky, Wildflower Mixture, Calendula, Snapdragon, Sweet William, Zinnia Lilliput, Sunflower, Marigold, and Cut Flower Mixture Seeds!
Promising review: "My daughter wanted a wildflower garden and these seed packets were perfect. We still have tons of seeds left over for next year and the garden turned out beautifully !"—Shelley Dunn
Get an assortment of 25 variety seed packets from Amazon for $11.99.
27. Some adjustable LED lights for any indoor gardening you'll be doing and need some supplemental light for your plants to really thrive. It comes with four separate lights, five brightness settings, and an auto on/off timer.
Promising review: "My Monsteras are loving this light, and the timer function is a huge plus. You can also dim the lights if they are too bright, as well as have only two out of the four lights going if you so choose. Overall I really like this light set, and the stand is nice too because I don't have to clip the lights onto a surface." —Bri
Get them from Amazon for $36.99.
28. A seeding square kit to remove the guesswork when growing your beloved herb or veggie garden. You'll score plenty of sprouts when you know *precisely* where to plant your seeds for the best chance of success.
It also comes with a measuring stick called a dibbler that pushes down the dirt to the correct depth for you to drop your seeds. The holes are color-coded to let you know exactly where to plant seeds of different varieties.
Promising review: "Love this thing! I have been gardening for a while and this takes all of the guesswork out of spacing. I used this for the first time this spring using the planting chart/guide and it has worked out perfectly. I have had little to no weeds (I mean come on, you're gonna get some weeds). Planting per the Seed Square will for the most part choke out the weeds, while promoting growth for the plants. I even used this to plant growing plants and not just seeds. Just put the square on the ground used the stick to mark the spot and dug a hole where it was marked. Simple enough. Would highly recommend. Super easy!" —Jennifer Geisel
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
29. A set of personalized plant labels in case you have trouble identifying your herbs when they first start peeking through the soil! These labels will arrive just in ~thyme~ for planting season.
Sophia Victoria Joy is a family-owned small biz based in the United Kingdom that specializes in personalized gifts.
Promising review: "Just what I wanted. So pleased with the personalization as I wanted them for some slightly more obscure herbs. Arrived quickly and well packaged. Very happy, many thanks." —Carol Morrison
Get them from Sophia Victoria Joy on Etsy for $4.61 (available in six colors).
30. A roll of garden tape because your plants may need a bit of extra support, especially if they tend to lean in one direction as they grow. The tape will blend right in with your gorgeous green foliage, too.
One side of the garden tape is Velcro, so you can wrap it around the plant stems without having to make any ties.
Promising review: "I've been using this to train my vines along their supports. The good thing is that it can be easily reused as the vines grow. The color helps it easily camouflage among my plants. Unlike twine or burlap strings, this flexible material does not restrict plant's growth!" —Mehendi Das
Get it from Amazon for $3.98+ (available in five sizes).
31. A scent-free mosquito repellent so you can ward off the awful flesh-biting insects while working in your garden.
This device uses scent-free repellent mats using naturally occurring repellents found in plants to rid of mosquitoes.
Promising review: "I use the lightweight version of a Thermacell burner when backpacking in the backcountry. Trust me, no better way to keep mosquitos away than Thermacell. This specific burner first looks externally attractive but also functions! The bottom/black portion twists to light, turn on, or turn off. When turning, you feel and hear an audible click. It’s extremely easily to see if you successfully lit the burner with a clear orange glow through the view finder. Most important, it keeps the bugs away. They say fifteen feet I’d give them a sold twenty. I would buy this again, I actually might buy a second, I have a large back deck area. I hope this was helpful." —Christopher
Get it from Amazon for $20.64+ (available in 12 colors and as a two-pack).
32. A pair of breathable gloves that'll help keep your hands clean while you're gardening. The absorbent bamboo material will also prevent excess moisture so you don't get too sweaty.
Reviewers suggest sizing up as these gloves run a bit small.
Promising review: "Snug fit, very dextrous. I feel very protected from wet soil and yard debris (probably not thorns — haven't pushed it). I really love these gloves for gardening and even for light construction, like sanding wood. Grips really good and helps me get my hands dirty when I don't really feel like it. No need for a nail brush after gardening with these gloves." —Delayed Gratification
Get them from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in sizes S–XXL).
33. Or, a pair of gardening gloves with sleeves to protect your hands and arms from all kinds of dangers, like mosquito bites, spiders, and thorny plants. Plus, you won't have to worry about getting any dirt on you!
Nompi Glove Company is a woman-run small business out of New Jersey that makes garden gloves with long, pretty sleeves. The idea came to founder Lynne Eichenbaum after she contracted poison ivy while tending to her vegetable garden.
Promising review: "Just as pictured. Made well. Great idea. I don’t need expensive leather things. I will get a lot of use of these picking berries and trimming prickly bushes!" —Amy
Get it from Nompi Glove Company on Etsy for $22 (also available in six other patterns).
34. A pack of bamboo garden stakes for supporting your plants and veggies in many different ways! The sticks even come in a wide range of thickness levels depending on how much support is needed.
Promising review: "These arrived just in time! I over-planted with tomatoes (beefy, roma, and cherry) this year in the garden, and with the way they were still growing, I splurged on the 6-foot stakes — and boy, did we need them! Strong and sturdy, these fit the bill well. The thicknesses differ slightly within the bundles, too, which is perfect for using them with different plants/stages of growth, too, as the plants need more or less support. They also provided excellent perches for the birds that flew in to enjoy the sunflowers I'd planted nearby — so from both the human and animal worlds, we give these bamboo stakes an A+!! After using them for a season, they are also still very strong and have little if any signs of weakening in the bottom foot that I'd pushed into the ground, which means I will be able to get multiple years out of them, even though my soil isn't the best draining — one of the best garden investments I have made in a long time for sure!" —JJ
Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $33.24.
35. A pair of leaf scoops because you shouldn't have to break your back when cleaning up that pile of leaves in your garden. This'll make a very annoying task ~unbe-leaf-ably~ easy!
Promising review: "We have a very large wooded property that requires a lot of leaves and sticks to be raked up. We have tried various brands of leaf scoops, but most lasted not even one season. Since purchasing the ReLeaf Leaf Scoops, our job has been much easier. First of all is the way your hands grasp the scoops. These are much more ergonomic and are actually like extensions of your own hands. Second, these are very sturdy and do not bend when trying to pick up a pile of sticks and debris. We have made it through the season so far without issue. Next will be the dreaded fall cleanup. I highly recommend the ReLeaf Leaf Scoops which make our yard, woods, and garden cleanup easier." —trouble54
Get a pair from Amazon for $29.95.
36. A bottle of insect-killing soap if you want an extra layer of protection in your bug-fighting mission! Best of all? It's specifically made for organic gardening, so you can have peace of mind when using it.
Insecticidal soap is made with natural plant extracts that dehydrate and kill certain insects on contact. It's recommended to spray at the first signs of insects and their damage. Continue to apply regularly to keep your plants free of pests.
Promising review: "This spray took care of our bonsai aphid problem. We combined our strategy with the sticky traps and we have seen tremendous improvements. I really would suggest a dual approach if you are facing the same issues. Most importantly, this spray did not harm any of my bonsai or houseplants. And we have tried them on essentially all of them. Note: we have only been using this on indoor plants." —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $11.83 (also available in a six-pack).
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