Tech-Savvy Gardening Products
7 Tech-Savvy Garden Products That Will Turn Any Millennial Into a Green Thumb
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Gardening seems like such a therapeutic and enjoyable activity, right? What could be better than spending time outdoors, being creative, and living out a green lifestyle by growing your own fruits and vegetables? It all really makes for a lovely picture, but . . . what if you don't have the first clue about gardening, or a spacious enough backyard to bring your dreams to life? Well, don't sweat it, because it is 2016, and there's an app for that. Read on to learn more about a few of our favorite tech-savvy solutions to gardening, seemingly designed for the millennial generation.
Parrot "Flower Power" Wireless Plant Monitor
First in our lineup is the Parrot "Flower Power" wireless plant monitor ($60). This little device is the answer to all of your plant's many needs. All you have to do is place it in the soil alongside your indoor or outdoor plant. Within minutes, you will receive multiple statistics regarding your plant's health and nutrition sent directly to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Categories such as sunlight, temperature, moisture, and fertilizer levels are all measured. You will never have to worry about over- or under-watering your plants again.
GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub
Do your part to save water — and up to 50 percent on your outdoor water bill — with the GreenIQ smart garden hub ($275). This small green machine connects to your garden's irrigation valves and communicates with it based on the forecast for your area. This option is especially great if you are out of town as you can control your GreenIQ from the app on your smartphone. You will never waste a drop of water on a rainy day again.
Click & Grow
Want fresh herbs but don't have the space or the time? With Click and Grow smart herb garden ($60), now you can. This small and sleek device enables you to not only grow fresh herbs, but also other fresh fruits and vegetables with absolutely no effort. All you have to worry about is plugging it in and filling the tank. After that, it works like magic, and it is small enough to situate right on your kitchen counter.
Edyn Garden Sensor
Another smart censor option is the Edyn ($100), a go-to device for continuous garden monitoring. In addition to providing you with real-time updates about your garden's ever-changing environmental conditions, like light, moisture, and humidity, it also comes with a built-in water valve. This valve will automatically water your plant based on its updated stats. Also, the Edyn app even gives you suggestions about which types of plants would work best in the different areas of your soil. No guesswork involved!
AeroGarden
Growing herbs, fruits, and vegetables five times faster than normal soil, the AeroGarden ($180) is wonderful for those with an impatient green thumb. Using the power of high-performance LED lights along with seed pod kits, this gardening route is both simple and mess-free. The interactive screen display will also prompt you when it is time to add water, so you will never forget to stay on schedule.
Homegrown With Bonnie Plants
Maybe you aren't looking to purchase a new product, but just need a little extra green-thumb guidance. Homegrown With Bonnie Plants (free) provides expert advice and info accessible right at your fingertips. Plus, its interactive features, such as note taking, a photo library, and other insider suggestions, will ensure you meet all of your gardening goals.
Back to the Roots Water Garden
Create your own mini ecosystem with the Back to the Roots Water Garden ($60). This product relies on the fish to feed the plants, and the plants to clean the water. Try out a betta fish for something pretty to look at while you watch your garden grow. What could be cooler, or more exciting?
