Many things can go wrong in the garden. Some seeds simply do not germinate. The leaves of a plant fall off and take on colors they shouldn’t. Fortunately, inventive people are starting to tackle this problem, manipulating advanced technologies to help you keep things… less dead. Don’t worry about the color of your thumb; this stuff will get you a few steps closer to becoming the Frederick Law Olmsted of the 21st century (or any other landscape architect that inspires you).
For those who want to plant all year round, there’s the Click & Grow Smart Garden 3. It has three separate plant canister slots, so you can grow things like chili peppers, parsley and wild strawberries. All you have to do is add water, turn on the power (6W of power) and enjoy yourself. Its smart soil, inspired by some NASA technologies, releases nutrients at the right time during a plant’s growth cycle and keeps the pH balanced. The ship’s sensors monitor oxygen, water and nutrient levels.
If you don’t have outdoor space, hydroponic LED grow lights will do. The TaoTronics grow light features 12 ultra-bright bulbs to boost light for your indoor plants. There are two blue bulbs, which mimic daylight, and ten red lights, which mimic short autumn days and promote flowering and fruiting. The 36 watt light fits any standard bulb socket.
For those who have a sprinkler system on your property, try the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. It’s easy to swap it out for your useless old system. The Rachio has a waterproof casing, easily connects to your Wi-Fi, and is EPA WaterSense certified. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can control the device from your phone or computer. What makes Rachio so smart is that it adapts to local weather changes and automatically optimizes your watering schedule. For example: if you water your plants earlier in the morning, you will need less water because cooler temperatures will cause less evaporation.
The JS portable mini speaker can go anywhere you plan to plant. It connects to phones, tablets and computers via Bluetooth. Around the size of a golf ball, this speaker comes with surprisingly loud volume. OK, so that probably won’t make you one. better gardener, but it will make caring for your plants much more fun.
Don’t rely on your roommates! Water your plants wherever you are with a programmable faucet. This allows you to set the duration of your watering cycle as well as how often you want your plants to be watered. The Orbit single plug has a rain delay button and will run for up to 240 minutes.
Once the Wood Sprout colored pencil has been sharpened, plant the water-activated seed capsule in a pot to grow herbs like basil, thyme and sage. Each pencil has a different herb at the end. This package comes with eight.
Before you put your soil in a planter, add a Drain Smart Disc to stop soil from draining out of the holes in the bottom (and prevent stains on your windowsill). 6 inch discs are reusable and easy to clean.
