Amazing Smart Garden Products to Try Right Now
There are those tried and true gardening tools that are a staple for every gardener, things like pruning shears, shovels, and a watering can. We all have our various preferences when it comes to what products we believe are best or how we approach gardening, but gardening products are just a part of the gig. Sometimes we dream of those things that will make our gardening lives a little simpler, more streamlined, or reduce some of the manual labor. Well if you’re looking to spoil yourself on some products that can do those things, then take a look at some of these amazing options.
Smart Garden Products
Home automation has been one of the latest trends with the advances in modern technology. These options have been more and more affordable for the everyday homeowner to add simple tech features to your home to make your life just a bit simpler. Smart products have made their way into gardening and I’ve highlighted some of the best.
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller
If only I could control my sprinkler system wherever I was with the touch of my phone, well that’s completely doable with the Rachio Smart Sprinkler controller, which is one of the highest rated options out there. This Smart Sprinkler controller is also compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices. Having a water control feature from your personal device allows for ensuring that you are only using the water needed and can save on the water bill. The design is very simple to install with no need for any special tools for assembly or installation.
Ambient Weather WS 2000 Smart Weather Station
Understanding microclimates can be so key for successful gardening in challenging climates. You may be interested in my post: Importance of Microclimates for Backyard Gardening. The Ambient Weather WS 2000 Smart Weather Station has all the features to know exactly what is going in with every key climate measurement in your yard. With this device there will be no need to guess or rely on citywide weather reports to determine what is going on in your backyard. This device works seamlessly with smart phones and Alexa. It also is can be synced with the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. This device has the option for adding up to 8 indoor/outdoor sensors for even more accuracy, along with being connected to your own weather network.
Anything that can be more energy efficient and save on cost gets a plus in my book. My neighborhood is in a more rural part of the city and tends to have little lighting at night. These solar power lights can be great for illuminating the backyard garden for when you’re doing your evening weeding.
Orbit 62120 Garden Enforcer Motion Activated Sprinkler
Rabbits are so cute and cuddly, but not so much when they’re eating up your garden greens. Rodents, animals, and birds can be a nuisance on your potential harvest. The Orbit Motion Sprinkler is a great little device for sensing potential critters and giving them a water blast to startle them off.
Pollinators are the life blood of our gardens, but what happens when they’re nowhere to be found. Check out my post: How to Attract Pollinators to the Garden, for ways to naturally bring pollinators to the backyard. Sometimes we have to take matters into our own hands and do the work ourselves. Vegibee Garden Pollinator will is a simple tool to hand pollinate those blossoms.
GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub 6 Zone Wi-Fi Irrigation Controller
If you’re looking for something to integrate several different devices into one than Green IQ Smart Hub is what you’re looking for. This powerful hub assimilates your weather station, moisture meters, sprinkler set-up, and more altogether.
Indoor Gardening
As gardeners, most of our time is spent outdoors, but often times we have various projects going on indoors. This can range from starting seeds indoors, keeping plants indoors away from problematic weather, or to just grow house plants. Gardening is definitely not limited to an outdoor space. Here are a few products that will enhance your indoor gardening experience.
Root Farm All-Purpose LED Grow Light for Indoor Hydroponic Plants
This grow light utilizes an LED bulb, so you don’t get that purple glow to it. LEDs are proven to be more energy efficient and produce more power. We know those problems that can come from leggy seedlings and this grow light is perfect for minimizing the risk of that with your started seeds. An overall great product for getting your seedlings going indoors.
Seedfactor MET certified Seedling Heat Mat
Often times we start our seeds during the colder times of the year which can really slow do the germination rate. I also do a lot of tropical fruit tree seeds which need that heat. This heat may works great for speeding up the germination time and provided that needed warmth.
Smart Indoor Gardens
If you live in an apartment or condo and lack that backyard space, indoor gardening can be a great alternative. There are several amazing options out there and I wanted to give you my two favorite options.
IDEER Life Indoor Gardening Kit with Hydroponics Growing System
- Hydroponic soilless system that uses air and water for fast growing healthy plants
- Beautiful bamboo frame that has a more natural appearance
- High powered LED lighting without the blue or purple that tend to strain the eyes
- Smart growing that aids in a simplified approach for growing year round
- Natural plant nutrients included
AeroGarden Ultra (LED) with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
- Hydroponic gardening utilizing water versus soil
- An interactive LCD panel that instructs on when water is needed or when it’s time to feed
- Automatic lighting system
- Growth is 5 times faster with powerful energy efficient LED lighting
- Includes several various herbs to get started
Final Thoughts
To sum it up, there are those gardening tools and products we use everyday, similar to driving that compact car that is efficient and gets us where we need to go. Sometimes it’s nice to drive that luxury sedan every now and then to treat ourselves. If you’re looking for high end garden products that can help provide some ease for your lifestyle, than these are some amazing options to splurge on.
Please comment below on anything that you’ve enjoyed from this post or smart gardening products you enjoy.