Gardening Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Smart Soil Sensors: 10 Models Tested for Indoor and Outdoor Gardens - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Soil Sensors (January 2026) Tested for Indoor & Outdoor Gardens

Smart Home

Did you know that approximately 70% of houseplants die from overwatering rather than underwatering? After testing soil monitoring solutions across my indoor garden and outdoor vegetable beds for the past…

Best Hydroponic Growing Systems for Beginners 2025 - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Hydroponic Growing Systems for Beginners (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

When I started exploring hydroponic gardening, I faced the same dilemma most beginners encounter: limited outdoor space and soil that refused to cooperate with my vegetable-growing ambitions. Hydroponic growing systems…

Best Aeroponic Tower Gardens [cy]: 8 Models Tested & Compared - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Aeroponic Tower Gardens (January 2026) Tested & Compared

Buying Guides

After spending three months testing eight different aeroponic tower systems in my home, I learned something important: not all vertical gardens are created equal. The ALTO GARDEN GX Hydroponic Tower…

Best Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

After spending three seasons testing different raised bed setups in my backyard, I’ve learned that the difference between a thriving vegetable garden and a disappointing harvest often comes down to…

Best Metal Raised Beds for Durability: Top 8 Galvanized Steel Beds Compared - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Metal Raised Beds for Durability (January 2026) Tested

Gardening

I spent three seasons replacing rotting wooden beds before switching to metal. That first year, I rebuilt five cedar beds that had warped and decayed after just four years. The…

Best Elevated Garden Beds for Bad Backs: 8 Waist-High Beds Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Elevated Garden Beds for Bad Backs (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I never thought I’d see the day when my love for gardening would compete with my lower back’s desire to stay intact. After spending weekends bent over traditional garden beds,…

Best Self-Watering Planters for Busy Gardeners [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Self-Watering Planters for Busy Gardeners (January 2026)

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I’ve killed more than my fair share of plants by forgetting to water them for a week. After spending hundreds of dollars on replacements, I discovered self-watering planters changed everything…

Best Vertical Garden Planters for Small Spaces - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Vertical Garden Planters for Small Spaces (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

Living in a 500-square-foot apartment with a tiny fire escape didn’t stop me from growing fresh herbs, strawberries, and flowers. After three years of experimenting with every vertical gardening solution…

Best Window Boxes for Flowers [cy]: 12 Top-Rated Planters Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Window Boxes for Flowers (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I’ve spent years testing window boxes across different homes and climates. Some cracked after one winter. Others warped in summer sun. Through trial and error, I learned what actually works.…

Best Planter Boxes with Trellises: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Planter Boxes with Trellises (January 2026) Tested

Gardening

Gardening in small spaces used to mean choosing between flowers on the ground or vines climbing a wall. Planter boxes with trellises solve this problem by combining growing space with…

Best Fabric Grow Bags for Container Gardening: Expert Reviews for 2026 - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Fabric Grow Bags for Container Gardening (January 2026)

Gardening

After spending five seasons growing vegetables in everything from plastic pots to raised beds to whiskey barrels, I’ve learned that container gardening success depends entirely on what’s holding your soil.…

Best Decorative Ceramic Planters [cy]: 10 Beautiful Planters Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Decorative Ceramic Planters (January 2026) Tested

Gardening

I spent six months testing ceramic planters with 30+ houseplants across my home. After switching plants from plastic to ceramic, I noticed healthier root systems and fewer fungus gnat problems.…

Best Rolling Plant Stands for Heavy Pots (2025): 10 Heavy-Duty Caddies Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Rolling Plant Stands for Heavy Pots (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

Moving a 50-pound ceramic planter across a hardwood floor alone is how herniated discs happen. I’ve spent the last decade managing an indoor jungle of over 80 plants, and I…

Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Gardens: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Gardens (January 2026) Tested

Home Improvement

I spent three months testing 12 different drip irrigation kits in my vegetable garden, measuring water usage, tracking installation time, and monitoring plant health. After setting up each system, running…

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