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Gardening, But Make It Sexy: 8 Chic Tools For Plant Mamas

Gardening, But Make It Sexy: 8 Chic Tools For Plant Mamas
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By Dominique Fluker · Updated July 10, 2023
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Now that the summer is here, plenty of us are spending more time outdoors, including tending to our gardens at home. To support and further enhance your green thumb, we wanted to share several must-have gardening tools you’ll need to look fabulous while caring for indoor or outdoor plants. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced plant mama, we have you covered. See our selections below!

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01 Hydrous Watering Can from Audo
The sleek and elegant Hydrous Watering Can from Audo features a long pouring spout designed to reach small potted plants or through the thick foliage. The brushed stainless steel design has a wooden handle, offsetting the curved lines of the container while ensuring a good grip. Available at
135.00 Shop Now
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02 Frankie Planter from Ctoan
This bodacious “Frankie” planter from this Black LGBTQ+-owned small business will add style and character to your home and plants. Available at
44.00 Shop Now
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03 Hydrous Watering Stick from Audo
Making light work of plant care, the Hydrous Watering Stick is a clever device for ensuring houseplants are watered correctly. Ideal for short breaks away from home or simply to assist plant enthusiasts, the porous, earthenware rod slowly releases water directly to the roots of the plant. The stick is simply filled with water, inserted into the soil and left to work its magic. Available in two sizes for different levels of hydration.
Available at
42.00 Shop Now
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04 Modern Plant Mister & Pruning Shears from Pottery Barn
This modern plant mister and pruning shears duo is the perfect addition to your garden toolkit. Available at
69.00 Shop Now
05
05 Diamond Gardening Spade from Neiman Marcus
This chic diamond-shaped trowel and garden spade is in brass with a molded plastic handle, adding glamour to your toolkit. Available at
100.00 Shop Now
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06 Leather Apron from Etsy
This sustainable leather apron with pockets is perfect for keeping dirt off you from your plants while looking cute. Available at
98.99 Shop Now
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07 Rasberry Sorbet Clogs from Birkenstock
Who says plant mamas can’t be fashionable? These Birkenstock clogs in Rasberry Sorbet are super funky and ideal for clunking around in the mud. Available at
79.95 Shop Now
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08 Trug from Weston Table
This elegant trug is great for gathering flowers, fruits, and vegetables from your garden. Available at
95.00 Shop Now
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09 Handcrafted Garden Rake from Fisher Blacksmithing
This elegant rake is great for breaking up dirt and attacking rhizomes weeds! Available at
72.00 Shop Now
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10 Garden of Paradise Arm Saver Glove from Williams Sonoma
These gloves features colorful patterns of roses, bluebells, cosmos and birds, making gardening more fun. They’re created by Womanswork, a woman-owned business known for high-performance work attire and accessories designed to fit women. Crafted of a comfortable cotton twill/spandex blend, the gloves have extra-long cuffs to protect your arms from scratches, bug bites and sunburn. They’re equipped with synthetic leather on the palms for extra durability, plus reinforcement on the thumb and index finger. Available at
39.95 Shop Now
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