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1. Adjustable Velcro garden tape that'll support your plant babies the same way your therapist does for you. It'll easily attach to their stalks and keep 'em up right — no wind will take them down this season!
Promising review: "I use this on so many of my plants — indoors and out. Outside in spring, this holds iris blooms off the ground when the buds are too heavy for the stems to hold up. After blooming, it holds all the leaves back so nearby plants can get some sun. It holds my heavy monstera leaves up and the aerial roots close to the moss pole. When you give pothos vines something to climb up, the leaves will grow bigger and faster and this works so great for that purpose. Best of all-it somewhat blends in, and it’s gentle on stems and aerial roots. I will continue to buy this every time I run out. Absolutely recommended!" —Christina Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $3.98+ (available in seven sizes).
2. A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) for anyone with a bad back who still wants an award-worthy garden.
Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy. Grampa's Weeder is a small business!
Promising review: "I bought this tool to pull weeds in my lawn. I tested it today and it works great. Just like they show in the video. I pulled a dandelion out with a 8-inch taproot! I could not do that with my hands. This tool is well built with a heavy cast metal end on it. It has a long handle so I dont have to bend over. It will come in handy for pulling weeds in my vegetable garden also. I am very happy with this purchase!" —Ralph
Get it on Amazon for $39.99.
3. Sticky traps in fun shapes that'll ensure your garden looks cuter than ever while also keeping insects at bay. No more gnats gnawing at your zucchini plant!
Garsum is a small business!
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. Knee pads you can count on to make the many hours you typically spend gardening on a Saturday morning a bit more comfortable — a must-have for anyone whose knees simply aren't what they used to be.
Promising review: "The last time I weeded/mulched my yard I had a set of gardening knee pads that I thought were ok. I ended the season with a bit of a callus on my knee. As I started up this season, I misplaced the old and had to purchase these… they are SO MUCH BETTER. Comfortable, stay put, etc. I have only used them for gardening but would expect them to hold up in construction or other situations." —natron
Get them from Amazon for $29.99.
5. An expandable garden hose to help you water your grass, the vegetables you planted and prayed will actually grow, and your flower bed without worrying about any kinks getting in the way.
Promising review: "Have used this for about three weeks, watering flowers, grass and washing cars. Have used it almost every day in some way or another. It's very light, easy to maneuver, and doesn't kink. However, I think that's because I followed the directions on the box for how to unwind it for the first time. When I was first unraveling, it kinked in multiple places so I had to carefully unravel and lay it out fully extended before I even hooked it up to the water source. Has been kink-free ever since." —Sean Cotter
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in seven sizes).
6. A hose reel you can count on to keep your hose from becoming an endless stream of knots without disrupting your carefully curated backyard aesthetic.
7. A soaker hose that'll attach to the hose you already own to provide your bushes, plants, and trees with the shower they've always dreamt of (especially during those too-hot summer days).
8. An adjustable gardening bench complete with padding for your knees and handles on the sides to assist you in getting up from the crouched position you've likely been in for a *tad* too long while tending to your veggies. It can even be turned into a seat so you can take a true break!
Promising review: "This is great for the garden. Keeps my knees out of the stickers and the padding is very comfortable, helps me get up and down — easy to maneuver around the garden and in between the rows. Haven't tried sitting on it but i'm heavy and this feels very sturdy under me. Pockets deep enough for tools and seed packets, easy to remove and wash if necessary." —Cpt Dragon
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in three versions).
9. Mole, vole, and groundhog repellent solar stakes to banish pesky little critters from stealing your veggies and ruining your perfectly manicured front lawn without laying down any chemicals.
Moles don't typically eat vegetable plants, but the tunnels they create give easier access to the tiny creatures that do want to snatch your prized tomatoes! Anyways, my dad had been battling it out with a mole for MONTHS before he got one of these bad boys. His prized possession has always been his lush, green lawn, so when a mole started tunneling through it he was not pleased. After installing these stakes he was able to claim back his grass (and his pride).
Promising review: "I strongly recommend a Solar Mole Repeller for everyone who wants get rid of nasty, extremely destructive moles and gophers. I live in the mountains at 7,500 feet elevation where is really hard to grow anything. My small flower garden, very meticulously cared for was completely destroyed by gophers. I used all kind of home remedies hoping that creatures leave my garden, but non of those remedies worked. After putting outside Solar Mole Repeller my problem has been solved. Approximately within 50 yards you won’t find a single hole, tunnel or mound. Satisfied more than 100%." —Violletta Pawkik-Alexandrowicz
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $29.99.
10. A plant supporter that'll give your tomato plants and bushes a bit more support so they can grow big and tall — since they're powder-coated in green they wont' ruin your garden's *~aesthetic~*.
Promising review: "These plant supports are very strong and will keep plants safe from strong winds that would possibly break the stem and destroy your plants. They also help support the plants when they have heavy fruit or vegetables hanging from them." —BT
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in an eight-pack).
11. A garden colander to fill up with all of the fruits and veggies you've worked so hard to grow from little seedlings — wash 'em off outside with the hose to prevent getting dirt all over your kitchen.
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 $15.95+ (available in four colors and two sizes).
12. A sturdy garden tool set so no matter what kind of planting plans you've got in your future, you'll be ready.
The set includes a hand trowel, transplant trowel, and cultivator hand rake. Each tool has a nonslip 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).
13. Joyful Dirt concentrated plant food and fertilizer designed to be mixed into a watering vessel or sprinkled directly onto the soil to help plants grow bigger and faster. It's organic so no need to wonder to yourself "is this safe for me to eat via my veggies?" You're good to go. You can also absolutely feed some of this to your other prized plants along the way to your vegetable garden (and your indoor plants!).
Joyful Dirt is a small business based in Portland, Oregon making organic, all-purpose plant food since 2013.
Promising review: "I used Joyful Dirt plant food for my outdoor garden this year. So far, I am pleased. I like that you can either mix it with water or shake directly into the soil. My plants and vegetables look healthy and are producing. It seems a little pricey for the size of the bottle but it goes a long way." —Gen
Get a bottle from Amazon for $19.95.
14. A programmable timer to work some Fairy Godmother-like magic on your hose and transform it into a sprinkler. Bibbidi, Bobbidi, Boo-tiful garden!
Reviewers mention it's worth using this product with a water hammer arrester.
Promising review: "These timers have been around for a long time. My dad used them for his garden for years without any issue. The batteries last a long time in these things as well. I’m able to program what days of the weeks to water, how frequently (every 12 hours for twice a day), and how long to water each time. Then just leave the faucet on and you’re good to go. If you want to do another watering on hot days or use the hose for another purpose just click the manual button to trigger a manual watering no need to disconnect." —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $37.16.
15. A row of colorful flower pots with draining holes and hooks that'll brighten up your deck with very minimal effort — perfect for planting individual herbs if you don't have room for a full-on garden in your yard.
16. Pruning shears, for anyone who has successfully created their own magical garden in their yard. It'll seamlessly cut through shrubs, pesky weeds, and other bramble that has been threatening to take over your vegetable garden.
Promising review: "These pruning shears are great. They are very sharp, and I feel like they were a great deal at $15. I have used them a ton since I bought them — it is remarkable how much easier it is to harvest my vegetables with the snip of these pruning shears. I have only used them when harvesting vegetables, but I imagine they would also be good for pruning, too." —Syd_S
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
17. Pretty gardening gloves, so you can continue to get down 'n' dirty keeping your plants and yard looking fresh without ruining your manicure.
My Little Belleville is a small business based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells kitchenware, stationary and other home goods.
Promising review: "Such a fun way to add more of a thrill into our gardening skills. One set was for my daughter and one for a friend who shares the green thumb phenomena. Adorable designs." —Barbara
Get them from My Little Belleville on Etsy for $18.40 (available in seven styles).
18. A galvanized steel planter bed to bring a bit of organization to your yearly garden of veggies and herbs — this will keep 'em all housed in one easy-to-tend-to spot instead of plopping them directly into the ground.
I have a similar one of these in my yard! I like the way that it showcases the vegetable garden itself instead of just digging out a spot in our lawn. If we have success with our veggies this year (fingers crossed) my husband and I plan to invest in a second planter bed next year.
Promising review: "This raised bed is very affordable. The bed looks thin and flimsy at first, but once it is set up, it is very sturdy even though very light to carry around empty. I also appreciate that this is a foot tall and not too shallow like some other raised beds being sold. This is an excellent product and I would recommend it highly for what you are paying for." —JT
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two sizes).
19. A pack of bamboo garden stakes available in an array of thickness levels that'll support your plants and veggies as they grow. Reach for the sky, babies!
Promising review: "I over-planted with tomatoes this year in the garden, and with the way they were still growing, I splurged on the 6-foot stakes. 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. 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.
20. A pack of seeds that contain, basically, any kind of vegetable you'd want to grow in your garden — beets, cucumbers, cabbage, butternut squash, and more. You've got a biiiiiiig salad in your future.
Each pack includes 1,300+ seeds consisting of zucchini, eggplant, beet, pumpkin, butternut squash, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, broccoli, rapini rabe, celery, cucumber, kohlrabi, radish, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, okra, Brussels sprout, beefsteak tomato, and cherry tomato. Organo Republic is a small business!
Promising review: "I purchased it for my mother as a gift and I absolutely love the product. Huge variety and very affordable price! The package looks great and each seed bag is individually labeled along with a QR that takes you directly to all the information you need pertaining to that type of vegetables. Love it." —V. G
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (also available in a a variety of 15 and 25 veggie seeds).
21. A seeding square kit, so planting your lil' sprouts won't turn into a game of guess and check. You'll know *exactly* what pattern you planted your basil seeds in this year.
It also comes with a measuring stick called a dibble 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 $29.95.
22. And vegetable, fruit, and herb markers to help you *actually* keep track of what you planted where — each stick is individually sold and with over 40 options to choose from you should have no problem finding exactly what you need to keep your garden in check.
WoodNSparks Co. is a small business based in Montana making wooden garden makers.
Get it from WoodNSparks Co. on Etsy for $1.95 a stick.
23. Garden gloves with claws that'll make you feel like the Lady Gaga of gardening and make digging in the dirt both easier and more fashionable.
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 $6.36+ (available in three colors).
24. A garden dibble to make planting bulbs, sowing seeds, and breaking up clumps of dirt easier than ever — every gardener should have one of these babies!
Rockin K Creations Shop is a family-owned small business based Lemont, Illinois.
Promising review: "Beautiful and very well made! They fit in my hand and are very comfortable to use. It looks amazing in my garden tote next to my other wooden tools!! Will purchase more as gifts!" —Kimberly B
Get it from Rockin K Creations Shop on Etsy for $19 (available in three styles).
25. A cordless grass trimmer that'll help you tackle hard-to-reach areas in your garden bed or simply get the job done if you are the proud owner of a tiny patch of grass.
Promising review: "I’m an aging avid gardener with a large flower and vegetable garden and I wish I had found this years ago. It saves me hours of time cutting back perennials, trimming small shrubs, and trimming tight areas that a weed eater won’t fit into. Well worth the money." —D. Dixon
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
26. A soil test kit to relay the moisture in your plant's soil as well as its pH and light levels so you'll know once and for when it needs to be watered.
This device has two needles to ensure accuracy and doesn't require batteries. Just push it 2–4 inches into the ground and select what you want to test for. Yoyomax is a small business.
Promising review: "I ordered this a couple of weeks ago and it has proven to be a lifesaver. I sometimes overwater my plants and some are in pots with no drainage holes. So I wanted this to avoid those mistakes. It's awesome. I first tried my spider plant who should have been thirsty, it read on the dry side. I then checked with my fingers and sure enough it was dry as a bone. Then I checked my Pilea peperomioides, who I just watered yesterday, and read wet. I don't know if you're as concerned as me, but I feel very happy that my plant babies are getting the amount of water they need. This is a definite recommend. I'll be sure to send this link to a few plant-owners I know. Thanks!" —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
27. And The Complete Gardener's Guide by Simon Akeroyd — AKA the bible for plant parents. It explains how to sow, plant, and prune while also providing tips on selecting plants, protecting your plants, and designing your garden.
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 $21.37.
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