People Who Never Overwater Their Plants Secretly Rely on This $20 Amazon Tool – It Tracks Rainfall So You Don't Have To
And it doubles as a solar garden light
Watering can be the hardest thing to get right in the garden. Water too little and your plants wilt away, water too much and their roots rot. It can be even harder to judge when the weather is being unpredictable, so I'm excited to share my latest find that takes away the guesswork: a rain gauge.
It's one of those garden essentials I didn't know I needed until I found it, but now I'll never water my plants incorrectly again. The Amazon hummingbird rain gauge is essentially a tube that collects rainwater. It has measurements up the side, so you can see just how many inches of rain there have been. You can then water your garden accordingly.
Having a visual cue as to how much rain my garden has received is going to stop me second-guessing whether my plants are thirsty. It also doubles as a beautiful garden feature with its solar light and hummingbird motif. Plus, it's reduced in the Amazon Prime Day sale to $19.19, so now is the time to get your hands on one.
This rain gauge has a beautiful hummingbird motif and a solar light to double as a garden accent. It has a vessel to collect rainwater, with large numbers and a level strip to read easily. The tube is weather-proof and won't crack in severe storms or frost. It has a seven-inch capacity and measures 36 inches in height with the stake, so you don't have to bend down to read it.
Why Shoppers Love It
This rain gauge operates pretty simply, by collecting rainwater in the measuring tube so you can read how many inches of rain there has been.
'It was super easy to assemble and the gauge is large so it is easy to read,' one reviewer writes.
It comes with a 36-inch stake, so it sits tall and doesn't require bending down to read. Plus, the blue strip makes it quick to glance over and take a reading.
As for appearance, shoppers say, 'It looks like a high quality piece.'
'The hummingbird and flower designed with the water gauge are delicate but sturdy enough to last,' another person writes.
'The lights are so bright and pretty,' another reviewer notes, in regards to the solar-powered LED lights that come on at night.
The one downside to note is that although the tube is frost-proof and weather-resistant, one shopper experienced a severe storm blowing it over and breaking the glass.
'The gauge is glass which along with the decorative metal makes it top heavy,' they explain.
However, this is easily fixed by securing the stake in your lawn. You could even reinforce it with decorative rocks and bolders, or put it in a planter to weigh it down (this aged terracotta planter is also in the Amazon Prime Day Sale).
For me, this rain gauge is an obvious must, especially when the weather fluctuates so much. It provides a quick and easy way to tell if the garden has had sufficient rain, so I won't make watering mistakes ever again.
More Beautiful Rain Gauges
If the Amazon hummingbird rain gauge isn't quite your style, don't fret − there are so many different ones on the market. Here are a few of my top picks:
This rain gauge has a butterfly design. It has a five-inch capacity and an attached stake to easily insert into the ground for sturdiness.
This pretty hummingbird rain gauge makes for a colorful garden accent. it has solar-powered LED lights and a five-inch capacity.
This rain gauge has a tree design to effortlessly slot into the garden landscape. It has a seven-inch capacity and a sturdy metal stand.
This pretty flower gauge has a five-inch capacity and a 27.5-inch long stake. It's lightweight, made of plastic.
For a more minimal look, this rain gage is a good option. It's freeze-proof and has a seven-inch capacity.
This rain gauge has a vintage-style metal with a gorgeous hummingbird motif. It has a seven-inch capacity.
As well as taking care not to overwater your garden, it's important to know how to water your plants in a heatwave to make sure you don't accidentally scorch them. Our guide to watering mistakes has plenty more common errors to be aware of.
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