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1. A hand pruner to trim your plants when they start growing a bit TOO fast (if there is such a thing). These will get the job done so you don't *actually* have to get your hands dirty.
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 $5.59 (available in three colors).
2. A translucent watering can with a perfectly long spout so you can really get in there and water your leafy plants. You'll also be able to see exactly how much water is left before a top-off is needed!
Promising review: "This watering can is a functional showpiece. Its green color is both reflective and transparent. It complrments your houseplants. Virtually weightless, so filling the can with water makes watering effortless. The entire design is well thought-out. It even came with a small square microfiber cloth to keep your can looking like new. Go green!" —L Rose
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 10 colors).
3. A set of three watering funnels that'll seamlessly blend in with your plants *and* make it easier to water directly into the soil without accidentally splashing it all over the leaves.
Promising review: "Do you have a lot of houseplants? Are they crowded together and hard to see where one pot begins? Or bushy plants that spread out low and wide? These will help in all of those situations. My plants are happy and my floors are dry." —k gannon
Get a set of three from Amazon for $12.90.
4. A soil tester if you're not the most confident caregiver when it comes to your plant babies. Overwatering can be the nail in the coffin for some plants, but this lil' gadget will come to the rescue!
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.
5. A bottle of organic Joyful Dirt concentrated plant food and fertilizer you can mix into your watering can OR sprinkle right onto the soil. Reviewers 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 it from Amazon for $19.95.
6. Miracle-Gro plant food spikes for truly ~effortless~ plant care that'll make you look forward to springtime. 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 $3.62 (available in two styles and two pack sizes).
7. Or Miracle-Gro liquid plant food if you like to be actively involved in your plant care routine. You can either add it directly 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).
8. An adorable mushroom watering spike that'll make your plants pop with color and keep 'em moist between waterings. Headed out of town for the weekend? These ceramic cuties will keep your plants hydrated until you return.
Mountain Mudworks is a Colorado-based small business that began with a growing houseplant collection but not enough planter options to choose from! The future owners were determined to learn how to make their own creations, which eventually turned into Mountain Mudworks.
Promising review: "Works wonderfully. I have so many plants I don’t have time to water more than once a week, but I have a few that need to stay moist to prevent crispy leaves. Bought one of these per plant and a week later, I went to water and the dirt is still soft rather than dry and crumbly like it had been before. I expect my plants will be much happier now." —Erin Clements
Get it from Mountain Mudworks on Etsy for $20 (available in seven colors).
9. A bag of soil cover for making your plants look nicer while also creating humidity, increasing moisture retention, protecting the soil, and improving drainage. That's a whole lot of wins!
Promising review: "I like these a lot! They look really nice, and it helps my plants! I'm using them on the top for humidity and trying to keep the gnats out. I will say, the one 5-lb bag covered four plants and the tray for one. If you're doing more plants, I would grab two or three bags." —Katie W.
Get it from Amazon for $8.59+ (available in four colors).
10. A sturdy garden tool set so you're ready for any planting tasks that come your way this spring. 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 $15.84 (available in three colors).
11. A cool mist humidifier because dry, stale air is not the vibe if you want your plants to thrive. It has high and low speed settings with a 360-degree mist nozzle to keep your plants nice and misty.
Promising review: "I have a few tropical plants and my apartment is dry as a bone. Since getting the Pure Enrichment MistAire, I can see a vast difference in the happiness of my plants. Especially their leaves! I wasn't sure how much of a difference a humidifier would make in my small space, but suffice it to say, happy plants, happy plant mom, and no shocks walking across the rugs!!!! Very satisfied!" —Lori Bullerdick
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three sizes).
12. And a humidity monitor when you're an advanced plant parent who needs to be *very* precise when creating the ideal growing environment for your green children.
To determine whether or not you should invest in a humidifier for your plants, you'll want to first identify the levels in your room. This intuitive monitor with a 4'' LCD display is perfect for displaying on a tabletop, mounting on a wall, or against a magnetic surface.
Promising review: "We loved the size and the fact that we can see the readings from across the room. It has magnets so can be mounted on the refrigerator. It also has a backlight for viewing in the dark...brilliant. We monitor humidity in our house and have found this item to be very useful." —C. Hall
Get it on Amazon for $15.99.
13. A pack of 80 plant cleaning wipes to give your leaves a thorough spring cleaning. These are a lifesaver for removing stubborn dust and water stains. Don't forget your plants need oxygen and dust buildup can hinder that!
Southside Plants is a woman-owned small business that was founded in Fort Worth, Texas by fellow plant-lover Meg Renninger. They create everything from their own potting soil to fertilizer spray.
Promising reviews: "I love these wipes for my fiddle leaf fig tree. The wipes are scentless and have a good texture for getting the dust and grime off the leaves of your plants. They’re really convenient and the packaging is pretty! Highly recommended." —MP
"These are amazing and they look and feel like they should be more expensive lol. There are a ton of wipes and you could honestly cut them in half and do two plants. They stay wet for a long time so you could wipe each leaf and it will still be damp. I usually wipe with pest prevention spray every six months or so but this helps keep them clean in the meantime and the ingredients are actually good for the leaves. Just get it you'll love it!" —Luke
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
14. Some adjustable LED lights for those plants that simply don't get enough sunlight no matter where you position them. 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.
15. And a light meter that'll help you better understand the lighting you're working with so your plant babies can live their best lives.
This light meter measures both luminosity and ambient temperature. You'll have an easy-to-read digital LCD screen, min/max readings, data hold, auto power off, and low battery indication. Different plants require different amounts of light, so be sure to do your research and use this handy tool accordingly!
Promising review: "Yaasssss! Why didn't I get this sooner? First off, they sent the meter with a set of batteries! Finally, a company that anticipates you needing batteries with the device! Second, it works perfectly. I know nothing about reading light for plants and this thing was super easy to use. I saw the readings, checked Google for what the levels meant and I was good to go!" —chris
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
16. 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!
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 six sizes).
17. A precious plant terrarium where you can propagate your cuttings and make even more plants out of your existing ones! It's also a really cute piece of decor for your coffee table.
18. A pack of sticky traps in fun shapes so your plants can still look cute while battling insects. 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 $8.49+ (available in three shapes and six different pack sizes).
19. A spray bottle with a continuous mister for freshening up dry leaves as needed. This will also help handle any dust, dirt, and pests that might be ~bugging~ your plants.
Promising review: "I got this for spraying my plants, and it does a great job. It produces a much finer mist than the regular spray bottle I had before, so the leaves are wet but not messy and drippy. I think the 10-ounce bottle is a good size for this purpose — slim enough to fit on the windowsill nook but tall enough to last a while between fillings. I've been using a soap mixture and it hasn't gummed up anything yet. I'm quite happy with it!" —marshlight
Get it from Amazon for $6.79 (available in four sizes).
20. A pair of breathable gloves to keep your hands clean while you're working on your garden. 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 $11.49 (available in sizes S–XXL).
21. A bag of potting mix that's made to be less prone to fungus gnats — what's not to love? It can feed 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 waterproof repotting mat so you can prevent messes when repotting or adding fresh soil to existing ones. If you don't have an outdoor area for planting, this mat *literally* has you covered.
Promising review: "I love this product! I usually repot my plants on paper bags or old newspapers hanging around, which always ends up making a huge mess. But now having this I not only keep everything maintained to one unit, but at the end of repotting, I can use the corners to help me dump and remaining soil back into my container. It’s super durable so I’ll even mix up my soil components right in the tarp itself! Highly recommend to anyone who has a lot of house plants, especially for those who are renters/ don’t have access to a yard or garage." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in six sizes and three colors).
23. And a compact brush and dustpan for tidying up the inevitable messes that come with being a plant parent. Whether you're sweeping up dead leaves or a bit of soil that spilled, this lil' dude will come in handy.
Promising review: "I use this handy little brush for cleaning up the soil and debris that scatters everywhere when repotting plants. The compact size and strength of the bristles make this the perfect little sweeper for the job. Would buy again!" —Carlos Jovi
Get it from Amazon for $11.71.
24. A four-tier plant shelf if you plan to acquire a LOT of new plants this spring. Hang it in a window or on the wall without taking up valuable floor space. It's also a brilliant child/pet parenting hack if you need to keep plants out of reach.
JDM Wood Creations is a small business based in Tennessee. The owner, Justin Miller, developed a passion for woodworking began four years ago, which he eventually transformed into a business in March 2021. JDM Wood Creations specializes in handmade, high-quality home decor items. The shop offers a wide variety of shelving options, coasters, jewelry organization, and custom engraved items.
Promising review: "This is such an amazing sturdy shelf that holds all my plants and more! I had to pull all my little plants in for the winter and needed something that the cats can't get to and won't take up a lot of space. This was the perfect hanging shelf I needed. I looked on Amazon and other Etsy sellers for months, and I am so freaking glad that I bought this one! It arrived way earlier than expected, which was super nice. I look forward to having this in front of my window year round." —Karla Nord
Get it from JDM Wood Creations on Etsy for $54+ (available in seven colors and 14 sizes).
25. Or a six-tier plant stand when you have larger plants that need a home and want to use vertical storage to your advantage! This can hold seven (!!!) plants and it'll fit in almost any corner that gets good light.
Promising review: "I was starting to run out of space for my plants, and this plant stand arrived at the perfect time! It’s sturdy enough to hold several plants and I absolutely love the color. It’s also light enough to move around from one place to another." —frnchvnlla
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
26. A seeding square kit to remove the guesswork when growing your herb or veggie garden this season. 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.
27. Or an indoor herb garden for anyone who loves gardening but doesn't have a huge yard. If you've been wanting to go beyond basic houseplants, this is a great way to get started! It includes six seed kits and has a built-in LED grow light.
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 $103.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
28. A set of personalized plant labels in case you have trouble identifying your herbs when they first start sprouting through the soil! These labels will arrive just in ~thyme~ for spring planting.
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 $4.40 (available in six colors).
29. An inconspicuous self-watering planter to keep plants properly hydrated without having to use a pot that sticks out like a sore thumb. The hidden self-watering feature stays out of sight, so, it'll complement your modern decor perfectly!
This pot features two wicking ropes hidden underneath, which soak up the excess water in the hidden saucer (also included). It also has a mesh sheet covering the drainage hole to prevent clogging.
Promising reviews: "I love that the design is simple and classic and fits any décor. The material is sturdy, yet surprisingly lightweight. The self-watering feature takes the guesswork out of plant parenting: no more overwatering! I loved it so much I bought two and have plans to add more." —Stacy
"Brilliant, simple self-watering saucer and rope. Love that it is hidden. Love clean look and matte finish." —Mrs. Nosenbk
Get it from Amazon for $64.99 (available in 10- and 12-inch sizes).
Note: make sure you're getting the matte white and saucer combo on Amazon! This listing also has glossy white and stone black options that are not self-watering.
30. And a copy of How Not to Kill Your Houseplant because a refresher course on how to keep plants alive never hurt anyone! There are feeding/watering tips, advice on picking the ideal species for your space, lighting info, and more.
This has information on 50 different types of popular houseplants along with cute illustrations.
Promising review: "Really great guide to houseplants. I am an experienced outdoor vegetable gardener who has never had much success with houseplants. The only one I've ever been able to keep alive is George, my un-killable Aspidistra (Iron Plant). Thanks to this book and the more detailed, but less cute, book Practical Houseplant, I now have a little forest of air cleaning plants, succulents, retro '70s plants (rubber plant and Swiss cheese plant), and even two indoor banana trees — all healthy and happy. Even George is happier than ever, with new leaves." —Jo
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
POV: Spring has sprung and you're here for it.
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