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Green Thumb Gardening Gear
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items Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your green journey, these are the items that make gardening easier, more enjoyable, and more successful. From soil to leaves, this list includes the must have essentials that help your plants th...
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Pots & Planters
Soil & Mediums
Pest control that actually works
Bulk Gardening Essentials
Pots & Planters
Sturdy, functional containers that make planting and repotting easy.
$50! So cute and great design!
Costway 1 PCS Wooden Raised Garden Bed with Trellis & Hanging Roof, Drainage Holes for Plants Natural
$35! Great price for a set of 2 planters!
Set of 2 Tall Self-Watering Planters – 16" & 22" Black Plastic Flower Pots – Built-in Drainage, Water Level Gauge & Inner Bucket – Large Indoor/Outdoor Planters for Garden, Patio, Balcony, Porch - Walmart.com
$6 for a ceramic pot !
Mainstays Andrew 7.8" x 7.8" x 6.9" Round Birch Gray and Vanilla Dream Ceramic Planter
50% off and free shipping! Make sure to use my link only $24.99
Better Homes & Gardens 16 in Tall Wood Planter
$15 - great price for a 20” planter and $11 for 16”
Better Homes & Gardens Whiskey Barrel Brown 100% Recycled Resin Planter, 19.9in x 19.9in x 13in
These aren’t your typical flimsy nursery pots. They’re sturdy, roomy, and drain really well, which makes them super reliable for all kinds of plant projects. A great upgrade from the usual thin plastic pots.
Viagrow 1 Gal. Black Plastic Nursery Pots (24-Pack) VHPP100-24
Set of 5! Self watering for only $17. Comes in black, white or green
FOUKUS Set of 5 Self-Watering Plant Pots with Drainage – Eco-Friendly Plastic Planters for Indoor & Outdoor Use – Pots for Succulents, Cactus, Snake Plants (7", 6.5", 6", 5.5", 5") – Green
Soil & Mediums
Blends and amendments that keep plants healthy, well-drained, and thriving.
This is an easy go-to soil that works well for most indoor and patio plants. It’s reliable, simple to use, and gives plants a solid start without any fuss. Perfect when you just want something that works for almost everything.
Miracle Grow Potting Soil
This mix has impressed me more than any other I’ve tried. It’s easy to work with and has none of the big wood pieces some soils sneak in. My succulents and cacti do noticeably better in it, especially when it comes to growth and blooming.
Cactus Soil
I use these lava rocks as a top layer for my potted plants, and it’s been great for keeping soil in place and improving drainage. It also helps reduce fungus gnats since the surface stays drier. It’s lightweight, easy to spread, and makes the pots lo...
Mosser Lee - 1.5 Qt. Red Lava Rock Soil Cover
Perlite keeps your soil light and well-draining, which is perfect if you’re the type (like me) who tends to “show plants too much love” with extra watering. Adding a scoop or two gives your roots the airflow they need and helps prevent soggy soil. Pe...
Miracle Gro Perlite
Pest control that actually works
Simple, effective products to keep bugs under control without stress.
These Mosquito Dunks have been amazing for keeping mosquitoes under control in our garden. They really helped eliminate the population, and you can break them into smaller pieces to use in small buckets to place in shady spots around the yard. I even...
Summit 12 in. Mosquito Dunks (6-Pack) 110-12
This keeps any longer adult mosquitos away!
Thermacell Rechargeable Mosquito Lantern - Target - 15 foot dome of protection
Keeps lingering adult mosquitos away!
Thermacell - Walmart
50% off (only $6) great maintenance
Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer, Use On Patios, Walkways and Driveways, 1 gal.
Bulk Gardening Essentials
High-use basics you always need on hand to keep your garden running smoothly.
Kellogg’s Cactus Palm Soil has been my go-to for my plumerias, succulents, and cacti. It’s well-draining, which helps prevent root rot and overwatering, and it stays light and airy so roots can grow strong. I’ve noticed my plants thrive much better i...
Organic Palm, Cactus and Citrus All Purpose Indoor and Outdoor Soil Mix 1 ...
Perlite has been a great addition to my soil mixes. This is a bulk bag that allowed me to redo my entire patio garden. Adding a scoop or two gives your roots the airflow they need and helps prevent soggy soil. Perfect for DIY mixes or refreshing old ...
Viagrow 4 cu. ft. Perlite VPER4