Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

You might need more than you think.

Houseplants in Dining Room
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Written by Kristin Guy October 26, 2023

Turn plant care into self-care with good-looking gardening gear that you won’t mind pulling out for the task. Danae Horst, owner of Folia Collective and author of House Plants for All: How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants, shares her picks on how to tend to your leafy loved ones in style.

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Horsemen Co. Propagation Station

The simple but stylish design can be used for propagating plants or displaying dried florals 

Horsemen Co. Propagation Station, $50
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Plantting Tarp by Plantaholic

Contain the mess of repotting and other plant projects indoors with this easy-to-clean-and-store potting tarp. 

Planting Tarp by Plantaholic, $15
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Greenery Unlimited Brass Soil Probe

Most houseplants don’t use water as quickly in the cooler months—this soil probe takes any guesswork out of when to water by bringing up an actual sample of the soil.

Greenery Unlimited Brass Soil Probe, $39
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Modern Sprout Pruning Snips

The narrow tip easily sneaks through dense foliage for precise cuts. 

Modern Sprout Pruning Snips, $19
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Nopalera Moisturizing Botanical Bar

Plant care can be rough on hands— this solid moisturizer rehydrates dry skin (and comes in plastic-free packaging to boot).

Nopalera Moisturizing Botanical Bar, $30

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