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1. A set of bamboo plant stakes to support your vines and help you grow enough tomatoes to have BLTs daily all summer long.
Promising review: "These are perfect for my plants. They don't get gross and are not flimsy at all. I recommend these for people who need stakes but don't want ugly metal rods. Great value for the amount you get, and they are of good quality." —David Alexander Hernandez
Price: $7.69+ for 20 (available in six sizes and packs of 25)
2. An auger drill attachment that'll create holes for plant bulbs. Digging holes is the least fun part of gardening, so let your drill do the dirty work (literally) for you!
3. A bottle of liquid fertilizer to help your hydrangeas grow vibrant and strong. Using it is simple — just add a couple of tablespoons to your watering can before hydrating your hydrangeas. You'll have big blooms in no time!
Promising review: "I combined this liquid fertilizer with water as per the instructions, and my hydrangeas immediately looked healthier!!" —Gabrielle Isaacs
Price: $9.59+ (available in three sizes)
4. A pack of plant labels so you don't accidentally pick parsley for your omelet, only to bite in and realize it's cilantro. Plus, labels are helpful when caring for your plants. Now you won't overwater your petunias, either!
Promising review: "Perfect for labeling germinations' names and then transferring them to the soil area. Easy to label and reuse for gardening purposes." —BryteVisuals
Price: $9.99 for 100 (also available in another style)
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5. An extra-thick kneeling pad because your knees deserve a little treat. It's 1.3 inches thick to give you the support you need for long days in your happy place.
Promising review: "An excellent kneeling mat, seems very tough and is nice and thick, very lightweight. Will save your knees when working on certain projects. A must-have, especially if you have bad knees." —Anthony DelPercio
Price: $14.99+ (available in 10 colors)
6. A fungicide formulated specifically for organic gardening to keep blight, black spot, powdery mildew, peach leaf curl, and other common garden diseases from affecting your crop. Just mix with water and apply to your plant.
7. A watering can with a long spout so you can water your plants and avoid splashing yourself. It also has a filter to clear out any gunk that could harm your blooms.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for. It is large enough to hold a lot of water without having to refill it many times. The handle options of being on top and the side are very convenient. I like the long spout, making it easier to get closer to the plant without having to damage the leaves. Even though it's plastic, it feels sturdy and seems like it will last a long time. I like the removal end to make the water flow out like a shower or in a stream. The color green is very dark and nice. It is very lightweight. Overall, I am very pleased with it. It's better than the ones I've seen in stores." —bookworm
Price: $17.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors)
8. A fertilizer concentrate that'll strengthen plant roots and help you grow more fruits, veggies, and flowers. Each bottle makes hundreds of gallons of fertilizer to feed your hungry garden every couple of weeks.
Promising review: "This is a great product for my soap floss tree. I'm looking forward to blooms in October. The last two years, it has not. I was able to dilute it and distribute 6 gallons of fertilizer throughout the drip line, and the tree that immediately came back was stronger. Greener leaves, there's no odor, and I love how it's organic. The value for the money is incredible. I'll be able to use this year after year." —Tony Tona
Price: $21.99+ (available in three sizes)
9. A peppermint oil spray to keep insects and mites from chowing down on your lettuce leaves. It's a great pet-friendly option since it's made with organic ingredients.
10. A weed barrier to prevent weeds from taking over all your hard work. Since it's woven, water and air will still reach your plants and soil. Think of it as a cozy garden blanket!
It comes with ground stakes to keep it in place, too!
Promising review: "This is the weed barrier to buy! Having two massive rolls of super-thick barrier would cost at least double, if not more, at a local store. The quality is really heavyweight but also easily maneuverable. It cuts easily and does not fray too badly. The ground stakes are also really hearty and fasten everything in place securely." —Cody Rodgers
Price: $15.18+ (available in 11 sizes)
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11. A couple of ladybug moisture meters to gauge how much water is in your soil. These are portable, so feel free to tote them around and test different areas in your garden before doing your daily watering.
Promising review: "I love these cute little bugs. I use them every time I water my plants. In fact, I bought a second set so as to have one in each plant room. Great tool for those who tend to over- or underwater their plants. Easy to read for these old eyes. Price is right too." —Vixx
Price: $12.99 for two
12. A seven-piece garden tool kit because it's got everything from a folding stool to the basic tools you'll need to dig, weed, and grow your garden. It even comes in a handy bag that's easy to tote around.
The seven-piece kit includes a weeding fork, cultivator, weeder, transplanter, trowel, folding stool, and tool bag.
Promising review: "When I saw this product, I needed to purchase it for myself. I have been into gardening lately, and spend a lot of time outside. My back always hurts from bending over, or my knees ache. So having this chair low enough to the ground is so convenient! I also love that it comes with the tools and the tool bag attached to the chair. It folds flat for easy storage. I love it! —sheena bostick
Price: $24.22 (also available in an 11-piece set)
13. A pair of stainless-steel gardening shears to clip, prune, and deadhead your plants to keep them thriving. These have 49,000+ 5-star ratings, thanks to their strong cutting capabilities.
14. A five-tier stackable planter so you can start a small garden without having to buy a plot of land. This stackable garden has 20 "pockets" for your plants to call home. Reviewers love that this can be easily moved inside when cold weather hits.
Mr. Stacky is a small business based in Florida making stackable planters.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I have used it to plant strawberries, lemon balm, English ivy, creeping Jenny, cauliflower on top, lavender, oregano, and parsley. It hooks together easily, and it can be taken apart if you have to move it. It normally stays outside, however, we are having a winter freeze right now, so I had to bring it in. I am constantly sending the link to my friends and family because they love it also." —Cynthia Stoker
Price: $36.95
15. A pack of Miracle-Gro water-storing crystals to ensure your plants get the right amount of water. When you're a new gardener, it's easy to over- or underwater your plants without realizing it. Mix these crystals in with your regular soil, and the crystals swell to absorb water and then release it later.
Promising review: "I love these crystals. The heat is here, and this product keeps my plants in containers from drying out so fast and dying. With these moisture control crystals, I can even leave home for a couple of days with no worry." —Peggy Ryan
Price: $13.37 (also available in multipacks)
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16. A protective sunhat with a mesh net, because you came outside to garden, not get eaten by mosquitoes or blinded by sunlight. Don't let bugs or the harsh sun keep you from caring for your empire — I mean, garden.
Promising review: "I recently tried this, and it’s exactly what I needed for outdoor activities! The hat fits well and provides excellent protection from both the sun and bugs. The built-in netting is light and breathable, so it doesn’t feel suffocating, and it effectively keeps insects away. It’s perfect for hiking, gardening, or any outdoor adventures where bugs are a concern. It’s comfortable and easy to wear for extended periods. Highly recommend for anyone who spends time outdoors and needs extra protection!" —Savannah
Price: $19.99+ (available in four sizes, nine colors, and a two-pack)
17. A battery-powered 3-in-1 soil test tool because you can't read your plant's mind — but this gadget can. It'll let you know your oil moisture level, soil pH value, and sunlight level so you can keep your plants healthy.
This gadget 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.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite tools that I’ve gotten since I’ve started gathering and caring for indoor plants. The moisture meter has definitely shown me the error of my ways, and I’m learning from those mistakes! The light meter has come in handy recently, now that my area is starting to stay warm enough to leave plants outside. Not only is it super handy, but it’s also a great learning tool. Highly recommend!" —Brittany Leigh
Price: $8.49
18. A weed puller tool to get those pesky weeds out of your garden before they harm your plant babies or your hands while trying to pull them all out yourself. The same family-owned small business has been making this tool since 1913, and 50,000+ reviewers have given the product 5 stars.
Grampa's Gardenware Co. is a family-owned small business based in Oregon that makes gardening tools.
Promising review: "Wow! Just wow! This tool is like the holy grail of tools! I have never been this excited over a gardening tool! I am not someone who spends a lot of time gardening, as I am a beginner, and worms freak me out. But this glorious wand works so well that I want to buy it for all my friends. It’s freaking great!! I have common juniper growing all over this one section, and this helped me pull them out with little effort!! If you garden, buy it! Have weeds? Buy it! Can’t bend down? Just buy it!!!" —Maria
Price: $32.27
19. Sticky traps that'll disgust and amaze you with how many fruit flies and gnats they catch in your new plants — which would otherwise be munchin' on your leafy greens.
20. A flower fertilizer because it does three important things: helps flowers root, keeps pests at bay, and provides disease control. Garden smarter, not harder! Just add it to the base of your plant and let it work its magic.
Promising review: "Using this eliminated having to spray for bugs and the blackspot that roses get, and fertilizes at the same time, it’s a win-win! I have eight rose bushes in my yard, and it can be a daunting task to keep blackspot and the bugs from damaging my roses. This saved me time and money spent on sprays and extra fertilizer, not to mention the beautiful blooms on the rose bushes!" —A. Brock
Price: $14.24+ (available in two styles and two sizes)
21. Plant food to feed your indoor or outdoor vegetable garden now so it can feed you later. Oh, the irony! All you have to do is mix it with water and serve it to your plants every week or two. Nobody will know you're a novice once they see your garden flourishing.
22. Or plant food that doesn't require any mixing. It works on trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, and veggies. Simply sprinkle it around your plant and then water as usual. Keeping your plants healthy doesn't have to be difficult!
Promising review: "New gardener's best friend. This fertilizer saved my young sweet potato plants and got them back on track! I live in zone 8a 7b, where it is extremely hot and humid. I took my time with sprouting my sweet potatoes and grew beautiful, strong, and healthy slips. I took the time to harden them off before planting and gave them the ideal soil and growing conditions. What I hadn't accounted for was the extreme heat and full sun that scorched the tender young leaves and vines. My poor plants were not growing and began to shrivel up to a crisp. I knew there was no way any tubers would form if the leaves could not take in the sun and photosynthesize.
So I mixed this fertilizer in with fresh growing medium, then topped off my beds. I knew rain was coming, so I let them have a good drink. A week later, I had large leafy greens and healthy vines growing in. Now my plants can take in the sun and convert it to the energy needed to develop healthy sweet potatoes. I've since added partial shade to help buffer the direct sun as well. If you need to get your plants off to a strong start, this fertilizer is a must. Your leaves, roots, and fruit will thank you!" —Kena Hayes
Price: $33.20 for two bags
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23. Rooting powder so you can successfully propagate your plants, even if you're new to the game. Just dip the end of your cutting into this powder and before planting. It can also be used to help seeds and bulbs with the rooting process.
Promising review: "Works as expected! Had lots of luck with this product this year. I was able to save a lot of money by using this to propagate new plants from existing plants all summer long. I will be purchasing this again next spring!" —Kimberly E
Price: $7.99 (also available in multipacks)
24. Sulfur granules that'll reduce soil pH, which can then help your ~fleurs~ absorb more nutrients and live their best, colorful life. It won't harm your grass and is safe to use in areas where people and owners play — a great perk for pet owners! You spent a lot of money on your plants, so don't let your soil keep them from growing.
Promising reviews: "Whenever you're dealing with plants that absolutely need a high acidic level, such as mountain laurels, and you need that soil to be quickly fixed, Earth Science delivers. Nobody wants to buy a plant for $50+ and then watch it die for something as easy to fix as the pH level. When dealing with citrus, hydrangeas, rhododendron, azaleas, and mountain laurel, I always have fast-acting sulfur and lime to adjust quickly. Highly recommended." —Beegirl950
"I moved to a house with a struggling hydrangea and was new to gardening. I got it to look nicer, but it didn’t flower for two years. I put this on them in the third year, and they did great. I was able to provide florals for an event and still have a very bushy hydrangea full of beautiful blue flowers." —Shannon
Price: $19.51
25. Scott's weed killer to help get rid of all the dandelions and clover in your yard. Reclaim your Saturdays spent weeding and make your HOA president happy for less than $20!
Promising review: "Scott Weed & Feed worked very well on my lawn. It helped kill the weeds while also feeding the grass, and I noticed my lawn starting to look greener and healthier after using it. It was easy to apply and covered the yard nicely. I like that it handles two jobs at once, controlling weeds and strengthening the grass. With regular watering and proper application, it really helped improve the overall appearance of my lawn. I would recommend Scott Weed & Feed to anyone looking to get rid of weeds and bring their grass back to life." —Beverly
Price: $16.13+ (available in four sizes and a liquid version)
26. Some solar garden lights so you won't trip during your next midnight stroll down the front lawn. Bonus points that they sway in the wind, just like all the blooms in your flower patch for extra ambience.
Promising review: "Love these lights. They work great. Come on before it's totally dark. They are so cute and put out a lot of light for something so small. They do sway in the wind and you can move the little arms around how you like them." —Kristina Mcmillen
Price: $9.49 for two (also available in larger quantities)
27. Some solar string lights to create an ambient wonderland in your backyard. They come with a remote, so you can adjust them to put off just the right amount of light. Best of all, there's no outlet required!
Promising review: "These lights are phenomenal. They work just as they should, and look beautiful. They go up very easily and seem to be a great quality." —Jodi L Alexander
Price: $18.95+ (available in seven sizes)
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