The Smart Soil Separator
What's to love: The soil separator can be used in a variety of flower pot sizes.
What does it do: The separator is designed to extend plant life when placed in the bottom of a pot by providing air space. The maker, Nature's Footprint, says that often rocks are added to provide drainage to pots, but this actually creates a swamp effect as the roots grow around and circle the rocks, reducing air and water, which stresses the plant. The airspace and drainage provided by the soil separator, according to the company, keeps plant roots from sitting in water and supports photosynthesis. A two-pack sells for $9.95 and a four-pack sells for $14.95.
Joseph Bentley Stainless Steel Digging Fork
What's to love: A handsome garden tool designed to break up earth and aerate soil that has a long handle for better gardener posture.
What does it do: This cultivating tool, made in the classic English style, has a finished solid-ash handle and a polished stainless-steel head with four tines. The handle has a contoured wishbone-shaped grip for ease of use. The digging fork is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and sells for $54.99.
HomeStyle on 08/15/2015