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🛠️Plant Maintenance Starter Kit
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items The Importance of Preventative Plant Maintenance: Level Up Your Plant Parenting
1. Prevents Pest Infestations
Regularly inspecting leaves and soil helps catch pests like spider mites, aphids, or fungus gnats before they become unmanageable, saving y...
Been using since 2021 and have not looked back. This right here is what you need as preventative maintenance to stop those nasty plant pest outbreaks causing you to stress out and throw the damn plant away. Now you can prevent this from happening!
Ortho Bug B Gon ECO Insecticidal Soap Ready-To-Use 1L
If you're growing tropical you and your plants NEED this! Thank me later!
Premium Tropical Aroid Potting Mix
Aren't these tools so stinking cute? Not only that, but they are so helpful when repotting, aerating your growing medium, planting seeds... Don't forget that they are also amazing space savers and easy to handle/hold.
Mini Garden Tools
If you know you KNOW. Neem oil is where it's at! Add a tad bit to your insecticide and watch magic happen (with intentional and consistent spraying and physical removal of pests)
Neem Oil 100% Pure Cold Pressed 16oz
Water propagation looking a little well... green? Ahh yes. The infamous algae is taking over the plant roots. All you need to do is add a little squirt (who measures anyways lol I don't) and watch miracles happen 🤣
Dealmed Hydrogen Peroxide 3% USP 16 fl. Oz
Found these back in 2023 and my goodness love them a lot. These light are responsible for a keeping my plants happy and vibrant from seed to adult maturity
[8 Pack] LVJING LED Grow Light Strips
Rubbing alcohol is an effective and affordable solution for removing pests from plants. It works by dissolving the protective outer coating of soft-bodied pests like mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids, dehydrating and killing them on contact. Its qu...
Isopropyl alcohol
The Home Depot is a great source for buying plants because it offers a wide selection of healthy indoor and outdoor plants at affordable prices, catering to all levels of gardening experience. Many locations provide knowledgeable staff to help you ch...
Indoor Plants
Velcro plant strips are a great choice compared to twine or wire because they’re gentle, reusable, and easy to adjust as plants grow. Unlike wire, which can damage stems, or twine, which may fray or loosen over time, Velcro strips provide a secure ye...
VELCRO 50 ft. x 1/2 in. Garden Ties in Green VEL-30071-USA
Absolutely love these bug zappers. When I was a novice plant parent I had gnat issues due to over watering but that hasn't been the case in over 3 years now so I just use these as preventative maintenance.
Bug Zapper - 2 Pack Electric Insect Killer
JOMO Studios, located in downtown Toronto, is a vibrant plant shop that offers a curated selection of lush greenery and plant care essentials, making it a haven for plant lovers. In 2024, I had the pleasure of attending their plant swap, only $5, an ...
JOMO Studio
Using soil testers is a simple and effective way to monitor your plants’ health and ensure they thrive. These tools measure essential factors like moisture, pH levels, and nutrients, giving you valuable insights into your soil's condition. By using a...
Soil Test Kit, 40 Tests, Soil Test Kit
Microfiber plant dusting gloves are an essential tool for easy and effective plant maintenance. These gloves allow you to gently remove dust from leaves, improving photosynthesis and keeping your plants looking their best. Unlike traditional dusting ...
Microfiber Plant Dusting Gloves
Giving my plants some room to breathe! 🪴 I’ve been adding this Natural Volcanic Coarse Perlite to my soil to keep it light and fluffy. Better airflow = healthier roots and zero root rot. If you’re a heavy-hander with the watering can like me, this s...
Perlite Natural Volcanic Coarse Soil Amend 10L
To keep my indoor jungle healthy, I’ve been using activated coconut charcoal as a 'soil purifier.' It’s incredibly effective at absorbing toxins and acting as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal shield. Since I started mixing it in, I’ve seen a huge de...
Extra Large Activated Charcoal Powder - Food Grade, Detox, Teeth Whitener
Easy to set up and came with attachment options to mount the lights, which I appreciated. There are also velcro clasps that you can use to tie up the hanging cables and make them tidy. Different settings and I am looking forward to having more light ...
8.6" LED Grow Light Strips, Full Spectrum, 2 Pack