GARDEN INVENTIONS AND GADGETS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT

From robotic assistants to smart irrigation systems, these technologies will make your garden the most advanced in town. Gardening's no longer about blisters and exhaustion, now it's all about gadgets and digital comfort. Don't believe it? See for yourself. Meet Mesa isn't just a stylish accessory, it's a product that blends technology with a party It's the world's first minibar with air conditioning, a fridge, an ice maker, built-in speakers and lighting. But the creators didn't stop there. They also added a mosquito repellent system, 4 wireless chargers and 8 USB ports. It runs on a 1036Wh battery, enough to charge a projector 37 times, so you can throw in a movie marathon along with your cocktail tasting. How much do all these comforts cost? The starting price for Meet Mesa is $450. Even a very neglected lawn will turn into a neat green carpet if it's mowed with this machine. It's packed with cutting-edge technology, and here are just a few highlights. The steering wheel of the mower is reminiscent of a Formula One car. All essential data appears on the built-in display, and you can switch driving modes or activate cruise control with a single button. For the first time in the industry, the engineers have implemented e-steer technology, which makes the driving experience feel like you're behind the wheel of a car. The mower runs on up to 6 batteries that work together using Peak Power Plus technology. This allows it to match the performance of a 22hp gas-powered model. It reaches speeds of up to 13kmph, and with 4 fully charged batteries, it can mow a full hectare. Premium features like LED headlights, a USB charging port, and Bluetooth are all included as standard. Believe me, we could go on listing the advantages of this amazing machine for quite a while, so don't be surprised when you hear the price. $5,000. Roto Shovel is an electric shovel with an integrated auger system. Say goodbye to blisters, sweat, and garden struggles. Digging holes for plants or fence posts has never been easier. The shovel's also great for digging trenches, among other tasks. The battery provides up to 2 hours of continuous use, during which you can dig up to 200 holes. If the auger hits a rock or a root, a safety system kicks in and stops the device. Roto Shovel weighs just 2.2kg, making it lighter than many traditional models. Gardening just got a whole lot more enjoyable. The price is $142, and it's well worth it. Meet Irrigreen, a smart digital irrigation system that pays for itself in about 5 years by using 50% less water. On a 186 square meter plot, it can save up to 1,594 liters of water per month. The system automatically adjusts watering based on weather conditions. If rain is in the forecast, it reduces water use. During dry spells, it increases it. You can also adjust the system manually from anywhere using a simple mobile app. It's easy to install too. With Irrigreen, you don't need to be an expert to have a healthy green lawn. The starter kit with one sprinkler costs around $2,000. This device starts at $1,000, and that's actually a good deal considering what it offers. You're looking at TerraMow, the latest robotic lawn mower. It uses AI algorithms to cut grass, maps the area on its own, avoids obstacles safely, and even trims the edges precisely. It's also easier to set up than similar products. Just 5 minutes to get the base station ready, and the mower is good to go. Depending on the version, a single TerraMow can cover 800 or 1200 square meters. AquaJoe Yard Patrol is a sprinkler that not only waters your lawn, but also scares off animals. The built-in motion sensor with 120-degree coverage detects animals day and night, and then sprays them with water. You can set it to shoot a narrow jet or a fine mist. There's also a timer that activates it every 10, 20, or 30 minutes. The sprinkler has a maximum range of about 13 meters and runs on an integrated solar panel. It's a pretty appealing package, especially considering the low price of $25. Once you install this phenomenal outdoor kitchen, your backyard will turn into a culinary paradise, and every meal will feel unforgettable. For $12,000, you not only get style and convenience, but also incredible durability. The kitchen can withstand 76 centimeters of snow and wind gusts up to 161 kilometers per hour. The countertops are made of marble. It comes with a default 5-burner professional grill and a double pizza oven that can handle heat up to 427 degrees Celsius. It also features a sink, a fridge, a hidden trash compartment, three power outlets, and three USB ports. Ready to take relaxation and culinary delight to a whole new level? A time-tested design meets modern innovation in this unusual shovel, which raised over $60,000 in a single Kickstarter campaign, and has been featured in several media outlets, including the globally renowned Wall Street Journal. All it took was adding a second handle that rotates 360 degrees and locks into one of 16 positions, providing an incredibly comfortable grip and helping reduce strain on the knees, lower back, and arms. As a result, working with this shovel is much easier on your joints, muscles, and spine. It's available in several versions, flathead, spade, and snow shovel. You can get one for around $90. Super Hose City was designed to help people with small plots of land or anyone who loves growing flowers on terraces and balconies. It's a watering can that's also a bag. It hides a 7.5-meter or 15-meter hose with a nozzle perfect for watering plants. Just fill the bag and water your garden comfortably, even in tight spaces. Super Hose City can also help you fight weeds or serve as a reusable shopping bag. It costs $67. Inside the Garden Igloo Dome, you can relax alone with a book or throw a party. Or maybe you're looking for a spot for a romantic dinner without pesky mosquitoes. The Garden Igloo is the answer. Its potential is limited only by your imagination. And by the way, it can be set up not just in a garden but also on a rooftop, making it a creative solution for hotels and restaurants. The V2 model with a dome diameter of 3.6 meters costs $1,150, can withstand temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius, and takes just two hours to assemble. Tired of animals ruining your crops and disturbing the peace in your yard? The Durinom Solar Animal Repeller will solve both problems. It uses powerful, radiant, blasting ultrasonic waves to drive animals away. It's so effective that even snakes won't stick around. Of course, it also works on mice, raccoons, cats, dogs, foxes, and other troublesome animals, which will also be frightened off by its bright, flashing lights. The device is very easy to use, and it's ready to go in 10 seconds. Power comes from a built-in solar panel. Simple and convenient. One unit protects an area of up to 70 square meters and costs $40. Okay, enough work. It's time to unwind. How about a backyard movie night? Especially since some great films are hitting theaters this summer, like Ballerina, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Superman. Now's the time to get yourself an inflatable screen. Soinflar sells models that inflate in just 5 minutes and come in sizes up to 10 meters in diagonal. Big enough to set up your own drive-in theater. Or you could start small with the 3-meter version, priced at $285. Imagine cooling off with refreshing jets of water after a hot summer day right in your backyard. The Breuer Fontana shower makes it possible. Water sprays upward from the base in 22 streams that can reach up to 4 meters high. You can easily adjust the height with a control wheel. Unlike similar products, this shower is compact and lightweight, under 8kg, but can support up to 150kg. It's compatible with standard garden hoses, and it's priced at $171. The double-wheel hoe makes weeding quick and easy. Its two wheels provide better control, which is especially useful when working between garden beds. The ergonomic triangular shape and adjustable height reduce strain on your wrists. This hoe is also compatible with a wide range of extra attachments, from a rake to a rotary finger weeder, and it can be turned into a single-wheel version. You can get it for $479. When the Hoselok GreenPower Turbo shows up in the garden, weeds vanish without a trace. It runs on gas, but instead of flames, it emits a stream of red-hot air. This blast doesn't just burn weeds, but destroys them at the cellular level. No wonder, since the heating plate on the Hoselok GreenPower Turbo reaches 800 degrees. For convenience, it offers two power options. The gas cartridge lasts about 3 hours, and with a compact gas cylinder, you can use it for up to 122. It sells for $141, and compared to traditional weed-removal methods, it gets the job done twice as fast. GarandShare is known for its rainwater collection systems. But that's not all, because they regularly treat gardeners to a variety of smart products. Take these new raised beds, for example. Buying these boxes gives you several advantages at once. First, you don't have to bend over. Second, the modular design lets you extend both length and height. And third, the boxes are assembled without any tools. It's a great option if your entire yard is covered in grass and you don't want to dig it up for traditional garden beds. And for those who prefer old-school planting, GarandShare also offers mini-greenhouses. They speed up plant growth while protecting against bad weather and pests, without compromising on ventilation. By the way, both products are equipped with rainwater collection and distribution systems. It's always a pleasure when everything's so well thought out. The team at Gloria has introduced these backpack sprayers. Many models are great, not only for small gardens, but also for large green areas. One standout is the battery-powered Pro 1200 Lion sprayer, which runs for more than 5 hours on a single charge. The smaller models are also practical and easy to use. Even the Hobby 1200, one of the most basic and affordable sprayers, lets you adjust the working pressure continuously from 1 to 3 bars, and with its extended tube, sprays up to 6 meters. If you have a lot of work ahead, check out the Pro 1300 and Pro 1800 models. They're not only roomier, but also come with ergonomic straps. As for prices, the basic Hobby 1200 costs $114, while the high-end Pro 1200 Lion goes for $288, not including the battery. Rotary Garden designs hydroponic systems with one clear goal – to bring tasty, high-quality, affordable produce to our tables. But to make that happen, the company has to tackle some tough challenges. For instance, how can hydroponic systems fit into the dense urban environment of modern cities? Rotary Garden answers that question with something that looks like a washing machine drum. Compared to other hydroponic setups, these are so compact they deliver 3 to even 5 times the yield in the same space. The rotating drum also simplifies how light and water are delivered to the plants, and the built-in ionizer helps purify the air. Who knows, maybe one day we'll see these very drums featured in a news segment about the next breakthrough in agriculture. A crystal clear pool with zero hassle? Easy, if you've got $2,300 to spare. That'll get you the Aper Scuba X1 Pro, and you'll be amazed at what robotic technology can do. In just an hour, the robot can clean 25,200 litres of water. It scans your pool, maps it out and chooses the best cleaning route. It scrubs the floor, walls and waterline. Add the Aper Hydro Hub Pro, and the robot will also check water quality, including temperature, pH and other key metrics. You can view everything and adjust the settings from your phone. On a single charge, the Aper Scuba X1 Pro runs for up to 180 minutes. A smart little cleaning powerhouse. What if you could grow fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and juicy fruit in your own home? No dirt, no pests and no dependency on the weather. The team at Nutroponics is turning that dream into reality. They sell hydroponic systems like this one, which can be assembled in just half an hour and turn into towers that are easy to expand with additional units as needed. An automated system handles the humidity, pH levels, temperature and other parameters, and it's so efficient that you'll get your harvest six times faster than with conventional growing. Plus, your crop will be 40% larger and use 95% less water. And if that weren't enough, you'll be able to grow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, strawberries and other natural products all year round, saving money in the process. A basic 72-plant tower will cost you $1,800. Getting rid of weeds without crawling on your knees or ending up with back pain? Easy. Just spend $46 on the Culti Weeder Tornadica. This tool combines a weed cutter and a cultivator. It loosens the soil to a depth of 5cm, breaks up clumps and cuts through weed roots all in one go. The Culti Weeder Tornadica is also adjustable and lets you walk alongside the cultivated strip without stepping on it. The result is fast and comfortable work. Compared to a regular shovel, it speeds up the process three to even five times. Quiet, safe and powerful? That's the Husqvarna GS340IS Shredder. It handles branches up to 40mm thick, adjusts its speed automatically and thanks to its advanced gear system, it runs much more quietly than other models. It's comfortable to use even indoors. There's also a reverse function that makes it easy to remove stuck branches. The shredder runs on a battery and, depending on the model, can work for up to 70 minutes, so there are no tangled cords to deal with. Whether you're working on a small or large area, the Husqvarna GS340IS is a great choice and you won't regret spending $682 on it. The ultimate leaf lifter and grabber is incredibly useful when you're dealing with massive piles of leaves. You might be surprised to learn it's not only patented but also one of a kind. Maybe it's the special combination of rake and scoop or the long handles that let you work without bending over. Either way, this tool costs $83. Not a bad deal if you're tired of spending endless hours raking leaves and ending up with an aching back. The Eurosystem self-propelled sprayer makes maintaining large areas much easier. This model is ideal for vineyards and features a 25-meter hose with 30 bar of pressure. The tank holds 120 liters. It runs on a four-stroke 160cc engine. The sprayer moves forward at 3.6 km per hour and in reverse at 2 km per hour. The manufacturer also notes that the sprayer is handy in winter for applying de-icing fluids. Naturally, all of this affects the price. The unit costs $3,482. Here is a lock that adds both security and convenience. It's biometric and stores up to 10 fingerprints. No more carrying a bunch of keys or searching for the right one in the heat or rain. Just a couple of seconds and you're in. Since it's a padlock, it works not only on gates and doors like those of a shed, but also on bikes and even heavier vehicles like golf carts. The padlock is made from a special alloy that resists cutting and sawing. All of that is reflected in the price, $210.