Caring for plants can be a meditative activity for some people. Plus, it helps purify the air you breathe around you. However, there are many factors that you might miss or you might be too busy, and that may impede proper plant care. Luckily for you, there are devices that can help you with that.
1. Light Meter
We all learned in school that plants need light to survive, but what they didn't teach us is that there is an ideal light intensity for your green pals. There are areas in your home that get the best lighting; you just have to find it.
There's a device that can help you with that if you can't eyeball it. Light meters can measure the intensity of light in specific areas, as mentioned in Plant Maid. That way, you'll know where to position your plants.
2. Urbotanica Pod
The pod serves as a self-contained plant grower, specifically for herbs. This is a useful item for both plant enthusiasts and chefs alike. You can place different herbs in each pod and they will have their own water supplies.
You'll have an unlimited supply of herbs for your cooking, and you won't have to worry about keeping your little plants happy since the device will do it for you. It even comes with a light to make sure your plants can survive wherever you put them.
3. Motion-Activated Sprinkler
Plants are a food source for many living things, and that's why it'll be hard to keep animals from nibbling at your garden pets. You can install a motion-activated sprinkler in your lawn or wherever your plants are to avoid that.
Once an animal decides to go near your plant for a little snack, the sprinkler will activate and scare them away. They're probably just hungry, so leave some food out for them if you can. But, do so away from your plants so they won't make it a habit to go near them.
4. Robotic Lawn Mower
Robotic lawnmowers take away the chore of making sure your grass isn't overgrown, not to mention the weeds that suck up the nutrients in the soil. These devices have sensors, so they wouldn't just move around aimlessly.
All you have to do is set up boundaries and schedule when it does its job. They also operate quietly as opposed to the lawnmower machines that wake you up at 6 AM on a Sunday morning.
5. Seedling Heat Mat
Seedlings can be picky with the temperatures they want to grow in. That means winters can prove to be difficult since seedlings need warmth to sprout. With a heat mat, your seeds can thrive in ideal temperatures, and they will germinate significantly quicker, as mentioned in Gardening.
6. Soil Moisture Meter
Different plants have different needs. Some want constantly moist soil, while others require very little water. Take succulents, for instance. They don't exactly like water that much, just enough so they won't dry out.
A soil moisture meter will let you know how dry your soil is, determining whether or not it's time to give your plants some H2O. With this device, you won't have to worry about overwatering your plants or giving too little.
