Vita and Stihl Launch Holiday Lineup of Smart Garden Gear

Eight new products designed for gardeners hit the market this holiday season.

The items span traditional tools, smart technology, and organic consumables. Retailers and manufacturers are positioning these goods as practical gifts for the upcoming year. The products include a composting bed, a planting spade, a tomato-infused spirit, a plant trellis, a smart birdbath, a battery blower, mosquito bands, and an AI plant monitor.

Vita is marketing the Urbana 4-by-4-foot Keyhole Composting Garden. The product combines a vegetable garden and a composter in one unit. It draws inspiration from traditional African keyhole gardening methods. Users place the raised bed on grass or soil. Kitchen scraps go into a central basket. The scraps decompose to feed the plants and hold soil moisture. The bed is made of BPA- and phthalate-free PVC. It assembles without tools or screws. The price is $239.99. The company supports sustainable gardening programs in Africa and globally.

Sneeboer is selling the Great Dixter Planting Spade. The tool is a hybrid of a long-handled shovel and a handheld trowel. It is designed for digging while on knees. It features two side-by-side handles. The blade is hand-forged stainless steel with an angled curve. The handle is 16.5 inches of ash hardwood. The handle is replaceable. The tool is made in the Netherlands. The cost is $109.

Crop Tomato Organic Vodka is available for purchase. The spirit is USDA-certified organic and gluten-free. It is distilled from non-GMO corn harvested in Minnesota. It is infused with vine-ripened tomatoes. The manufacturer suggests a $34.99 price for a standard bottle.

Treleaf is offering decorative plant supports. The trellises are made in Atlanta from local materials. There are 13 designs available. Options include finished or unfinished wood. Some designs are modular for extension. Prices range from $24 to $45.

Birdfy is releasing the Bath Pro smart birdbath. The device uses solar power. A dual-lens camera streams live video to a free phone app. Artificial intelligence identifies over 6,000 bird species. A paid membership offers extra features. A solar fountain includes interchangeable nozzles and a shut-off valve. The price is approximately $259.99 with a stand. The price is $199 without the stand.

Stihl is marketing the BRA 200 battery-powered backpack leaf blower. The unit operates at 64 decibels. It is quieter than an average conversation. The design is lightweight and ergonomic. The throttle can lock at any position. The price is $729.99.

Parakito is selling wristbands for mosquito protection. Each band comes with two refills. The refills use seven natural essential oils. Each refill promises 15 days of protection. The bands are made in France from adjustable neoprene. They come in four sizes, including a size for children. The bands can be worn on wrists or ankles. The price is $19.99. Additional refill sets cost $13.

LeafyPod is selling a smart houseplant container. The pot uses sensors to track soil moisture, light, humidity, and temperature. A free app receives data from the pot. The system alerts users when a plant needs attention. Users upload a photo for plant identification. The pot releases water automatically. The price is $145.