Shop Our Must Have Tools For New Plant Parents
Having the right tools in your closet helps streamline upkeep, whether your plant is having a pest problem or calling out for fertilizer. Here are 8 essentials every plant parent needs to tend to their leafy companions.
Remiawy Brass Watering Can
Watering cans with long, narrow spouts allow you to water the soil directly, without wetting your plants’ leaves. We like this brass watering can for its apartment-friendly size and elegant design.
Berry & Bird Soil Scoop
If you’re still grabbing soil with your hands or using old novelty mugs, it’s time to up your gardening game with a potting scoop. We're into this one from Berry & Bird for its understated, practical design.
Wilcox All-Pro Stainless Steel Garden Trowel
Here’s why we love Trowels: they keep your plants intact during repotting, preserving their root system so that they acclimate quickly to their new container, and they’re great for mixing up batches of soil. This small one from Wilcox is perfect for houseplants.
Pine Tree Tools Bamboo Garden Gloves
While most gardening gloves are thick and clunky, this pair from Pine Tree are thin and flexible with some awesome features. A snug fit around the wrist keeps soil from getting in, and rubber palms offer an excellent grip.
FoxFarm Ocean Forest Organic Potting Soil
A quality potting mix can make all the difference for strong and healthy growth. FoxFarm’s Ocean Forest is a high-quality option made with organic fertilizers like worm castings to encourage leafy foliage, and pH-adjusted ingredients.
Deadheads and Herb Mini Snippers
Dead stems attract insects and can even harbor deadly diseases, so it’s important to prune regularly to keep your plants healthy. These small shears are easy to use with one hand, with a spring action handle that requires only a slight pinching motion.
All-Purpose Organic Fertilizer by Humane
During the spring and summer, most houseplants want to be fed. Fertilizer provides essential nutrients that are super important for your plants’ overall growth and development. We like this all-purpose organic fertilizer by Humane, which comes in a convenient shaker and is gentle enough to not burn roots.
Safer Brand Neem Oil
Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, the occasional pest problem is inevitable. Enter: Neem oil. Neem oil is a powerful fungus and insect repellent harvested from the neem tree. It also happens to be non-toxic, so it’s safe for pets and perfect for indoor use.