5 Ways to Make Garden and Lawn Care Easier
5 Ways to Make Garden and Lawn Care Easier
We've compiled a list of the most useful gardening tools to make your spring gardening a breeze. Save time, money, and energy by following our gardening tips and tricks. Get a head start on the planting season with these Green Thumb Gadgets. These also make great gifts for the gardener in your life.
Manage watering frequency with a Digital Rain Gauge
Are your plants getting enough water? Are they getting too much water? Put your mind at ease with a Digital Rain Gauge. Its self-emptying rain collector takes out the maintenance that goes along with monitoring rainfall totals. It features rain and flooding alarms, allowing you to take action before potentially harmful conditions. Not sure how much precipitation your plants have received over the past few days? Look back at the rain gauge's rainfall history for the current event, day, or 7 days.
Plant a Soil Thermometer
Determining when to plant certain types of plants is essential to getting your garden off to a fast start. Depending on the type of seed, you'll need to check that the soil is warm enough to ensure good germination. Take the guess work out of determining soil temperature with a Soil Thermometer from AcuRite. Next time you're looking to add plants to your garden, grab a soil thermometer to plant your seeds, beans, or vegetables at the optimum temperature.
Mount an analog rain gauge to track rainfall totals
Want to track rainfall but don't feel you need the added features of a digital rain gauge? Try an analog rain gauge, like the Easy Read Rain Gauge (pictured on left). It collects up to 5-inches of rain that can easily be read from across the yard. Analog rain gauges vary in size and collection capacity. They are inexpensive and easy to use - you simply empty the container after obtaining a measurement.
Keep an eye on the time, temperature, and humidity during yard work
The day can get away from you when you're spending time in the garden. Outdoor clocks (14" Faux Slate Outdoor Clock pictured on left) feature temperature and humidity readings, and will make sure you stay on schedule. AcuRite outdoor clocks feature a weather-resistant construction for durability all year round. Available in Fahrenheit or Celsius degree scales.
Complete weather monitoring with a personal weather station
Get all the info you need from the comfort of your home on your smartphone or laptop with a personal weather station. The AcuRite Olympus Series™ offers three different levels of home weather stations to monitor the conditions in your own backyard. Connect to MyAcuRite and receive continuous updates on your mobile device to help protect your home and garden from hyperlocal weather changes. You'll always know when to water the garden or stay inside if lightning is detected nearby. Select and customize the best home weather station for your personal needs.
