9 Clever Gardening Hacks That’ll Save You Money on Landscapers

Let’s be real: Gardening may be peaceful and so worth it, but it is a lot of manual work, and it’s not exactly the cleanest hobby. Weeding, planting, repotting, pruning all require hands-on effort, and you can’t be afraid to get down in the dirt. But you can make some of that labor a bit easier with the help of garden tools that make the process easier and cut down your time. 

The best part is you don’t have to spend a ton to get them. In fact, we rounded up nine gardening tools that are bound to become your new must-have essentials, and each one is no more than $15. Plus, everything we found is available on Amazon, so you can have gloves, weeders, accessories, and more delivered to you in no time. 

Clever Amazon Garden Tools Under $15

Famoy Claw Gardening Gloves

These genius gloves mean no more fumbling with tools or getting dirt under your fingernails when planting and repotting. The heavy duty rubber latex gardening gloves have sturdy claws made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic attached to each finger aside from the thumbs, so you can dig and scoop out soil with your hands while protecting your manicure. The gloves are waterproof but shouldn’t leave your hands sweaty thanks to a breathable polyester panel design on the back of the glove. And all you have to do to clean them when you’re done is give them a little rinse and let them dry. 

K-Brands Bendable Moss Pole Plant Supports

These are not your ordinary plastic plant stakes. These 28-inch tall plant supports are actually moss poles made with natural coir fiber that looks like a small tree trunk, so they’ll look more aesthetically pleasing among your plants. The poles can also be bent and adjusted to create curves and even arches to amp up the design (or functional) element of the supports. You can use the included ties to attach the poles to your plants for an added element of support. The core of the plant stakes is made from rust-resistant aluminum, so they won’t get rusty from watering, either—essential for plants!. 

Josteve Plant Repotting Mat 5-Piece Kit

Apartment dwellers can garden—even if all you have is a tiny balcony or a window in the kitchen. But taking care of your houseplants, indoors or out, can get messy. That’s why this kit is perfect for those who live in small spaces and want to hone their green thumbs in an isolated area. The main attraction is the waterproof mat that has snaps to create small walls around each side to prevent any water and soil from getting everywhere. Then, when you’re done, just unsnap the sides, give it a rinse, and tuck it away—it stores totally flat. The kit also comes with all the tools you need for the job, including plant shears and a mini rake, shovel, and spade. 

Zgyfjch Silicone Garden Thumb Knife

If you liked the claw gardening gloves, you’re going to love this thumb knife for gardening. The silicone thumb covers have a small blade attached for an easier experience with pruning and harvesting without a pair of shears. The set comes with two thumb knives and two protective finger sleeves for your forefinger to prevent any potential cuts. We especially love that this kit comes in its own tiny carrying case that zips up and attaches to a carabiner, so you can clip it right onto your garden tool belt. 

Can’t get enough? We have more genius garden tools under $15 to shop below. Keep scrolling for essentials like soil testers, garden knives, protective arm sleeves (thorns have met their match!), and more. 

Velcro Brand Adjustable Plant Ties

Fiskars Steel Multipurpose Garden Knife

Vivosun 3-in-1 Soil Tester and Moisture Meter

Milifox Plastic Sow Dibbler Bulb Planter Tool

Imenory Cut-Resistant Arm Protective Gardening Sleeves