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Houseplant Care Essentials | Say Goodbye to Your Black Thumb
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items Struggling to keep your houseplants alive? I’ve created a list of must-have tools, products, and tips that make plant care easy—even for beginners. Whether you’re a new plant parent or trying to revive your leafy friends, these essentials will help y...
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Must have tools that are functional and stylish
Types of Dirty to use aka substrate
Food for your plants
Random just because items
Must have tools that are functional and stylish
No matter your aesthetic there are Gardening tools to match.
This watering can is the perfect size for watering your plants and will fit any style you have.
A 30 oz Stylish watering can
Terracotta pots have been used for centuries and there is a reason for that. Coming in many sizes they help keep the plant moist for longer.
Old fashion but Classic| Terracotta pots
Despite these shears being meant for bonsai, they are the perfect tool for trimming and pruning indoor house plants with hardier stems.
Pruning Shears
Plant lights can provide your plants the sun they need even if there isn't any in your home. ☀️
Grow Lights
Perfect for a starter plant like a succulent who only needs a small spritz of water to stay alive.
Vintage Plant Mister
Types of Dirty to use aka substrate
Your dirt matters!!! It doesn't matter what you are growing it will need dirt these are the fool proof types that I use.
I wish Miracle Grow was paying me to say this... Their potting soil is one of the best brands I have tried and I recommend it to anyone who asks. Never had an issue with pests or mold.
Miracle Gro Potting Soil
Adding rock to the bottom of your pots helps with drainage and prevents your plants from getting root rot from too much water
Terrarium Rocks
Adding activated charcoal helps your plants to stay healthy by keeping the Ph of the soul balanced and harmful bacteria at bay.
Horticultural Charcoal For Indoor Plants
Here are some other types of aerators used to help with plants that need moisture but also need to breathe.
Aerator for tropical plants
Food for your plants
Everyone needs to eat including your plants. Listed below are types of food that I have used and loved as well as some recommendations for pests that may arise.
I will always recommend Miracle Gro to anyone starting out for its fool proof instructions and results
Miracle-Gro plant fertilizer
Another tried and true product. I use this on my lemon tree and within a week the health of my lemon tree has returned.
Dr. Earth Fertilizer at Lowes.com
It doesn't matter how well you take care of your plants, the occasional pest will appear and having neem oil on hand is the way to go.
Neem Oil
Fruit flies be gone!!! Zevo light traps have helped catch those pesky fruit flies and gnats that spawn from seemingly nowhere.
Bug Light Zevo
Random just because items
A fun stylish way to try and clone your plants as you get better at gardening
Propagation Station
A cute way to showcase your plants and keep them off the counters
Macrame Plant Hangers
For first time plant parents I recommend getting a pothos for its easy care and fast growth. With that I recommend command hooks to help with the trailing vines.
Best tool to help trailing plants along| Command hooks