11 Tools That'll Turn You Into an Indoor Gardening Pro

Click and Grow Smart Garden 3 Self Watering Indoor Garden

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If you’re totally new to gardening and/or just want to make the process as hands-off as possible, the Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 is basically a dream come true. This gadget takes care of all the hard parts for you, providing the optimal amount of light, water, and nutrients to your plants so they can flourish and thrive. All you have to do is sit back and watch them grow.

The Click & Grow system works with special plant pods, which are surprisingly similar to coffee K-cups. You can insert up to three pods into the base at once, and there are more than 50 plant varieties to choose from, including herbs, greens, fruits, veggies, flowers, and more.

Modern Sprout Grow-Anywhere Growbar LED Light

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Think back to high school biology, and you’ll remember that plants use light to produce food for themselves. Unfortunately, this means plants don’t fare well in low-light spaces—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your gardening dreams! The Modern Sprout Smart Growbar is the perfect solution for sun-deprived spaces, as it provides full-spectrum LED lights that will keep your plants healthy and happy.

The Growbar is designed to be mounted underneath a cabinet or shelf, and it's made for vegetative, fruiting, and flowering plants. It has a manual power switch, but you can also pair it with the Modern Sprout App for customizable programming and specific lighting recommendations for your plant babies.

Terrain Beech Wood Handle Watering Can

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Sure, you could use a measuring cup or leftover bottle to water your plants, but this watering can is so much cuter to keep around the house. Made from powder-coated steel with a beech wood handle, it's a cute and compact option that can hold more than enough water for multiple plants. Plus, it has a wide opening for easy filling, as well as a precise spout to prevent spills.

Hogg Barn Antiques Farmhouse Garden Scissors

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There will come a time when you need to prune a houseplant, clip some herbs, or snip some flowers for a bouquet, and you’ll be glad you have the these useful garden scissors. The blades are razor sharp (but will require periodic sharpening to stay that way), allowing you to cut through any stem with ease, and the generous handles are comfortable to hold. At just $10, you might want to get more than one!

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, 8 oz.

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Can you grow plants without fertilizer? Yes, of course. It’s much easier, however, to cultivate healthy, happy plants when you give them a product like Miracle-Gro. This popular fertilizer contains the essential nutrients that plants need to thrive, resulting in more growth and more flowering. 

This particular type of Miracle-Gro is all purpose, meaning you can use it on houseplants, trees, vegetables, flowers, and pretty much any other plant you have. You simply dissolve it in water and tend to your plants as usual, feeding them every one or two weeks during their growing season (typically the spring and summer). 

GrowLED Set of 4 Small Planters

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Don't forget some cute planters! If you're planning on growing herbs, succulents, or small flowers, consider this minimalist set of four planters found on Amazon. Each pot is just 3.8 inches and includes drainage holes for optimal care, so you can grow everything from basil and mint to rosemary and lavender with ease. Place them on your windowsill or kitchen counter and watch them grow—or, if you want some help, consider buying a starter kit.

Sophie Conran Potting Scoop

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Half the fun of gardening is getting your hands dirty, but you’re still going to need a product like the Sophie Conran Potting Scoop. It will make potting and repotting your plants infinitely easier! This beautiful tool is lightweight and perfectly balanced, and its stainless steel scoop is deep with high sides that prevent soil from spilling out. The ergonomic handle is made from solid beech wood with a natural wax finish that looks as stylish as it is functional. 

Plants.com Copper Plated Mister

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Certain plants (tropical ones in particular) thrive in high humidity, so during dry seasons you’ll want to grab a plant mister to help out your green friends. This stunning mister is a great option thanks to its compact size, copper design, and budget price. It's guaranteed to help your humidity-loving plants feel more at home—in particular, I find it to be useful when caring for orchids, which can be a bit finicky.

Lettuce Grow Farmstand

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Go ahead, grow an entire garden right in your apartment! The Lettuce Grow Farmstand is a one-of-a-kind tool that allows you to grow up to 36 plants at a time, and it takes up just 4 square feet of space in your home. It's both self-watering and self-fertilizing, and (you guessed it) requires minimal soil, making it a neater option for those in small homes.

The Farmstand can be customized to suit your needs, allowing you to grow anywhere from 12 to 36 plants at a time, and if your home has mediocre lighting you can even add on the company’s Glow Rings to provide your seedlings with adequate light. Lettuce Grow offers vegetable, herb, and greens plants to get you started, and the whole system is designed to be beginner-friendly, so no gardening experience is necessary. 

Muurla Watering Bulb Set

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Do you frequently forget to water your plants? If so, the Muurla Watering Bulb Set will help your greenery maintain an appropriate moisture level without you having to lift a finger. The watering bulb comes in two sizes, and it features a narrow stem that can be inserted into the soil of your plant. Gravity will take over from there, releasing water into the dirt as needed. Not only is it helpful for reformed brown thumbs, but it’s also an ideal solution for when you go on vacation and can’t get a plant-sitter.