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You'll be so excited to wet your plants.
Promising review: "I agree with all of the reviews; this product smells horrible but works amazing. I also agree, the worse it smells, the better it works. We have hung it amongst our garden, out of sight from the house. Everyone who came over for our latest barbecue commented in amazement about our lack of flies around the food. The traps were far enough away that the smell was minimal. I also did put out fresh traps before the barbecue to ensure a pleasurable experience for my guests, traps with the minimal amount of smell." —Jenn N.
Get it from Amazon for $5.37.
Promising review: "I swear by these plant food spikes!!! The package says they are for indoor plants, but I actually use them for all of my outdoor plants, especially my herbs. I first tried these after planting some basil and other herbs that seemed to be taking an eternity to grow. I figured I'd give them a try since they were so inexpensive and wow!!!!! Within just a few days, my plants had grown more than double what they had grown in the previous several weeks!! One of my friends (who also enjoys gardening) came over to my house and was in awe of how big and healthy all of my herbs were. When I told her about these spikes, she went straight from my house to purchase some and had the exact same growth results." —GatorDO17
Get a pack of 24 spikes from Amazon for $2.99.
Promising review: "Bought for indoor herb growing and love it. Plants grow big and healthy. With the price of the light, I’d say the value is more than worth it. I do recommend using the timer if you’re forgetful because I know I’ve forgotten to turn the light back on a few times. Nonetheless, the plants are still growing and are doing well! For any reference, I’m growing cilantro, parsley, basil and a little succulent." —Flavio
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
This lil' guy has two needles to ensure accuracy and doesn't require batteries. Just push it two to four inches into the ground and select what you want to test for.
Promising review: "This device is amazing. I bought it after my gardenia plant wasn't blooming. I came to realize that I was overwatering, and my plant never recovered. Since then, I’ve taken home two amaryllis plants from work that never ever grew. I replanted them and used this device to make sure that I was watering properly and my plants are thriving! It’s a real plant saver. I even got a monstera as well. And I should note, I usually don’t have a green thumb and kill plants easily!" —Roselle
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
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 guess work 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 $25.95.
This set will take care of most of your basic gardening needs though you may want to splurge on a larger set if you're undertaking more advanced gardening tasks.
Get the set from Amazon for $24.90.
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. Grip's 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 $9.97 (available in sizes S–XXL).
Promising review: "I have been tearing through garden beds with these. I love them and use them a lot. They have been amazing for picking out rocks and getting to roots that inhabited my beds. As a 30-year-old adult I catch myself making angry dinosaur noises as I bury the claws in the dirt and pull up. Gosh darn, I love these these gloves. They are also amazing when you get that one itch you always get when you have gloves on...they make a great scratching tool LOL." —Toxic Fox Designs
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and as multipack).
Promising review: "This is my SECOND Envirocycle compost tumbler. The first one is about 20 years old now and still going strong. We recently moved to Kansas and discovered that the soil here is heavy clay. Ugh. It suffocates plants like a serial killer. We knew we needed to amend this soil if we wanted any pretty flowers or yummy tomatoes, and since my husband is a cheapskate it seemed best to make our own. We've been doing it for years, but now we need to generate lots more. I'm pleased to see that Envirocycle has redesigned some components of its tumbler and though they were great before, they're even better now! I'm looking forward to another 20 years of great compost from my new tumbler just like my original one from years ago." —redhed60
Get it from Amazon for $189.99 (also available in pink).
Promising review: "This is a very nicely made mason bee house that should last a long time outdoors. It has a slight overhang in the front to protect the entrances from rain or snow. It has a hanger with a slot for a screw on the back. It has has a small rope attached at the top, but I will not hang it that way because the rope may deteriorate over time. I'm looking forward to hanging this as soon as the weather permits!" —Alison
Get it from Amazon for $24.97.
Promising review: "I was a little skeptical of this actually working, but after only three tomatoes in total appearing between my three plants (this entire summer so far), I was willing to try anything. I've used it each time I see a new bloom and I've gone from three tomatoes too 34 in two weeks. I only wish I had bought it earlier in the season." —mandy
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
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 $63.99.
Twist it onto your faucet (or faucet splitter as seen above), then screw in your hose and run out your sprinkler.
Promising review: "These things are awesome. I have several hooked up to my well and use them to control drip lines to a privacy hedge, a trellis, and several sprinklers. Extremely easy to program. The range of settings brings a large amount of versatility. I have one that's connected to a sprinkler I'm using to reseed a bare lawn spot run for two minutes every two hours. I've been running it for two months and it's still reading full battery. I have them in locations where they get wet and have had no problems with the seal. I have five and have had no problems so far." —Rebecca A Selgrade
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
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 $65.
Promising review: "I ordered two sets that snapped into a raised bed in a flash. A tap or three with a rubber mallet and it was done. Works best to assemble on a flat surface and carry to a prepared spot. You can also use the boxes as weed barriers! How clever is that? I was so pleased I ordered two more sets for myself." —Janice
Get it from The Grommet for $69.95.
Check out my colleague's AeroGarden review for more deets!
Promising review: "Got this a couple of weeks ago. I've wanted one FOREVER and was so happy, but didn't let my hopes get the best of me — I can't keep plants alive. At all. Ever. Easy set up with easy instructions and it was done and working its magic in 10 minutes. So imagine my excitement when just a few days later I had a sprout! Then another. Then another! While I thoroughly believe my morning affirmations to the little sprouts work, it's probably the awesome design and ease of use. It tells you when it needs water or nutrients (liquid, in a bottle). It's silent, except for a barely audible trickle sound every hour. You will not regret this purchase!" —Amy V
Get it from AeroGarden for $119.96 (originally $149.95; also available in white).
This clip-on handle will come in handy all year, as many reviewers say it's especially useful in the winter and makes shoveling snow so much easier.
Promising review: "I am using this on my long-handled garden tools, and it is definitely makes the digging/cultivating easier, and it helps my back. I highly recommend this!" —K. Buckner
Get it from Amazon for $9.84 (available in three colors).
Pro tip: Use this after your yard has received some rain so the soil is soft and the claws can easily penetrate the ground without damaging the claws.
Promising review "This thing is stinking incredible. It should come standard when you get a house. My yard was full of weeds from the last owner, and I filled two buckets full of weeds with this thing in 20 minutes. I had some serious weeds and it got them all in one go, even enormous ones. Best part? To release the weed from the tool is like cocking a shotgun, so you even get to pretend you're hunting zombies while de-weeding your yard." —Carolyn P
Get it from Amazon for $47.30.
Promising review: "I’ve had some gardening experience with others over the years but have really wanted to have my own little garden. This book recommended in the back of an heirloom seed catalog and added it to my wish list. It did not disappoint. The dates tell me what to start, what to plant, how to prepare my garden. In fall and winter months it still gives ways for you to prepare and do maintenance. It has lots of resources and great new info and tips. This book was a great immersion into getting started and having my hand held a bit as I learn my own timelines and such. I can see this book being a great little guide for years to come." —Kayla L.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Bought this for my dad whose back gets to barking picking up the thousands of sweet gum balls...pokey balls as we call 'em. He's used it a few times now and says it definitely helps his back and doesn't take too much extra time, if any, than doing it by hand. He says you do have to play around a little bit to get used to adjusting the head around as you're picking them up so you can fit as many as possible in the fingers before emptying. But it doesn't take long to get the hang of it. It works picking up from rocks (without picking up the rocks) and in grass as well as hard surfaces. Although these aren't the cheapest items to purchase and don't replace the shoveling of large piles, they do seem to work as advertised when going around picking up the random scattered ones if you can't shell out the $$$ for the larger machines this company makes." —Eric
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising review: "We have a very large wooded property that requires a lot of leaf 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 are 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 $24.95.
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 SophiaVictoriaJoy on Etsy for $4.55 (available in six colors).
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 $12.99+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I bought it to keep the deer and rabbits out of my garden. It works!" —Eddie McElyea
Get 20 bars from Amazon for $17.66.
Promising review: "I sharpened my fine gardening snipping shears (I also bought the Pruning Tool sharpener, which I still have to use), my kitchen shears (the ones that come apart in two), and my sewing shears. It's a great product and I love that you can buy replacement carbides some day." —Kimberly Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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