Must-Have Indoor Gardening Tools and How to Use Them

Depending on the area chosen for your indoor greenery, you could be in line to see dramatic temperature change and less sunlight. Even indoor plants need sunlight and modest temperatures, so an indoor gardening tool that can offset this drastic change is a grow light.

During the winter months or whenever your community receives less sunlight exposure, take the plant and place it under a grow light. Grow lights stay at a reasonable temperature and provide the plant with not only adequate light but, assist with warmth to help plants go during photosynthesis.

When determining to water a plant, many of us go off of feeling or touching the soil’s surface layer, but this can be deceiving. It is very likely the topsoil will be dry yet; the soil below has retained quite a bit of moisture, and this misunderstanding could lead to overwatering.

A good rule of thumb to check a soil’s moisture level is to insert a finger about 2 inches beneath the surface and see if it is wet. However, even that is difficult for some people. If you happen to be one of those people that want the easiest no-fail route possible, then try a moisture sensor meter. All you have to do is place its tips down as far as it can go. It will give you an insight into the water quantity of the solid beneath the topsoil, which will help you make a better judgment.

It isn’t uncommon to come across the sudden moment when you need to repot a plant, and it would always come in handy to have a couple of spare pots on hand before such an occasion.

Think, if your plant happens to get waterlogged and you want to remedy the situation quickly, all you need to do is carefully take the plant out of the pot with some of the soil, not much, then place it in the new pot mixed with fresh potting mix. Sounds a lot easier just to grab an extra pot you have on hand instead of stressing not to forget to pick up a new container the next trip to town.

Plants need water in the air surrounding them, just as much as they need water in the soil. Sometimes on hot days, this may not always be possible. That’s why we recommend pebble trays as indoor gardening tools. They are key indoor gardening tools because they are specifically for indoor plants. Simply place the tray underneath the plant, fill it with pebbles (they come in different colors, so pick your favorite), and then add water midway up the stones. This incredibly simple process will add humidity to the air around the plant, thus giving it the moist air, it needs to survive.

Even indoor plants grow large, and sometimes they need to be trimmed down to size. This is to help keep their integrity and prevent them from becoming extra leggy and overwhelming. Having a good set of pruning scissors can help fix that problem.

Grab a nice sharp set of pruning scissors because you want to make sure the cuts are precise and trim away at the dead or overgrown leaves. You should also apply alcohol to the scissors before each series of cuts to sterilize the blades and ensure you are not transferring any harmful fungi, etc. If pruning shears are not your thing, they also make pruning gloves; they are gloves you wear with sharp points on the two fingers to help easily remove necessary spots from the plants.

If you wish to have your plant grow tall and large, a planting stick is a great indoor gardening tool. There are different types of rods for different types of plants; make sure to pick the one that best applies to your plant type. Firmly place the stick within the soil, adding a little extra at its base, then the plant (as long as it is growing toward the light) will wrap around the post and continue to prosper.

A small shovel indoor gardening tool is a huge asset when gardening indoors. Shovels can help with repotting, mixing soils, and more. With its spoon-like appearance, you can move soil in and out of the planter without causing harm. Like a spoon with cereal, simply scoops out the solid you wish to replace or carefully scoop out the plant. If used for repotting plants, make sure not to damage the root system so they can continue to thrive in the next pot. Shovels should be at the top of your indoor gardening tools shopping list because you will almost always need one to assist.

Gardening gloves may seem straightforward, and they are, having gardening gloves on when working with plants and soil can help protect your hands, nails, the plants, and the soil. While optional, we recommend you always have a couple of pairs on hand when needed.