Some of Our Favorite Products for Watering
Thankfully, a few smart tools can take the guesswork out of watering. Here are three garden essentials (all available on Amazon) that will make your watering job easier and more effective.
1. Garden Timers: Never Forget to Water Again
If you’ve ever come home from a long day and realized your plants went thirsty but you have to make dinner, and you’re just too tired to go out there, then a watering timer is your new best friend.
A programmable garden timer attaches right to your outdoor spigot. You can set it for certain times of day and not have to worry about it again all season. Many models even have multiple zones, so you can manage different parts of your yard and garden.
Try this: Amazon Watering Timer. It’s easy to set up and makes watering automatic—perfect for vacations or to reduce the mental load.
2. Soaker Hoses: Water Roots, Not Leaves
Overhead watering with a sprinkler wastes water and often leaves leaves wet, which can lead to disease. Soaker hoses are more efficient and deliver water to the roots which is right where your plants need it.
Simply snake a soaker hose through your garden beds, hook it up to your timer, and you’ve got a low-maintenance, efficient watering system. Plants get a slow, steady drink that soaks deep into the soil, encouraging stronger roots.
You’ll need to follow some additional considerations about duration and frequency, which we advise in our newsletter and on socials.
🌱 Check out: Amazon Soaker Hose. Flexible, easy to hide under mulch, and a huge water-saver.
3. Soil Moisture Meters: Take the Guesswork Out
How do you know when your plants really need water? A soil moisture meter is like a truth-teller for your garden. Just stick it into the soil and instantly see whether it’s dry, moist, or wet.
This is especially helpful for container gardens, raised beds, and houseplants where it’s harder to judge soil conditions. It keeps you from overwatering (which is just as harmful as underwatering). Also helpful during drought periods. See our blog post on Watering Deeply
🌱 Garden hack: Amazon Soil Moisture Meter - this Soil Tester is my favorite. This moisture meter is a more affordable option if you aren’t sure you want to make the investment.
Putting It All Together
Here’s a simple setup that will transform your garden care:
Run a soaker hose through your garden beds.
Attach it to a hose, then to your watering timer set to water early in the morning.
Use a soil moisture meter once a week to double-check that your plants are getting what they need.
With this system, you’ll save water, grow healthier plants, and stress less about keeping your garden alive—no more dragging hoses around or guessing if you watered enough.
Tip: Mulch around your plants after setting up your watering system. Mulch helps retain moisture, keeps roots cool, and reduces evaporation—making your watering tools even more effective.
By using smart watering tools, you’re not just making gardening easier—you’re giving your plants the best possible chance to bloom and thrive.
With love from Lisa
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