Whether you’re planting, pruning, trimming or potting, we’ve found new gadets and tools that are sure to make your job easier, and may just wow you along the way.
1. Parrot Flower Power Plant Monitor
The Parrot is a wireless sensor that monitors your plant's moisture, temperature, light and fertilizer levels, and then relays this info to your smartphone or other device via Bluetooth technology so you'll always know just what your plant needs. Available on Amazon
2. VegiBee
The VegiBee imitates the high-frequency vibrations of a bee’s wings during pollination. The vibrations release pollen onto a spoon, which the gardener can then use to hand-pollinate other plants. The reward? A 30 percent increase in crop yield. Available at Vegibee.com
3. Garden Scoot
Take it easy on your back and knees this spring with the Garden Scoot, a steer-able stool that lets you roll from plant to plant. The comfy tractor-style seat adjusts to your preferred height, and an accessory tray mounts beneath the seat to hold tools, seeds, plants and gloves. Available at Amazon
4. Husquvarna Automower
Working a random pattern between the boundary wires around your yard, the robot mower automatically shuts itself off or returns to its charger when finished. It cuts the lawn rain or shine and handles hills less than 35 degrees. Husquvarna.com
5. Garden Groom Pro Hedge Trimmer
This eye-catching hedge trimmer is nice and light but tackles even the most stubborn of hedges. The shredding action reduces waste 10:1 and as an added bonus, it cleans up the waste as it goes. Available at Buya.com
6. Click & Grow
The Click & Grow system of herbs, vegetables and plants requires little effort. Just plug it in, install the cartridges and add a little water - the garden will take care of everything else. The built-in water level and light sensors along with Smart soil (the heart of the product), makes sure the plant gets enough oxygen and nutrients at all times. Available at Urban Outfitters
7. NatureMill Compost Bin Plus XE
NatureMill Compost Bin mixes the compost automatically and collects up to 120 pounds of compost waste. The continuous airflow and carbon filter removes odor, and mixes every 4 hours. It even can accept meat, fish and dairy. Available at NatureMill.net
8. Windowfarms
The tower supplies plants with nutrient-rich water that is cycled through a reservoir in the system’s base and then pumped up and funneled down from plant to plant. With a simple electric timer, the system is super energy efficient. Available at Windowfarms.com