If you enjoy spending time outside in the garden you’ll enjoy it even more if it’s full of gadgets. This section of CG is dedicated to gadgets that wouldn’t look out of place in any technology loving geeks outdoor room.
If Alek used these he’d save a fortune, solar powered holiday lights.
I do like the idea of these and they offer a fair few benefits:
You can buy the solar light set from Hammacher for $29.95, I’m starting to feel all Christmassy already.
I’m not much of a gardener but if I was this is the gadget I’d need to tell me where to plant things, the SunCalc.
And stop killing valuable plants by planting them in the wrong location with this clever sunlight calculator that measures accumulated light at a specific location in your yard. Just set the digital calculator into a pot and “plant” it in your garden. 24 hours later, indicator lets you know whether that plant location is full sun, partly sunny, partly shady or full shade so you can match specific plant light requirements to that location and maximize your plant’s potential.
The Sun Calculator is available from Computer Gear for $29.99, though as to why a computer shop sells a gardening gadget, I have no idea.
For those who always wanted to light up their garden at night but do not have the budget for it, here’s a practical solution that doesn’t require you to fork out extra dough for your monthly power bill. The Solar-powered Courtesy Light will harness all the energy required to function from sunlight alone, which means there aren’t any pesky wiring to contend with as well.
Whether it’s a welcoming light for guests, a security light for you or a practical light to lead the way and help you find your keys, our Solar Sensor Light delivers a fantastic solution. The Solar Sensor Light turns on automatically when motion is detected and off after 1 minute. And the best bit? Its battery is powered solely by sunlight, so no wires are required, making it ideal for emergency use as you can rely on this practical chap all year round.
This home improvement device retails for £24.95 from Gizoo.
If you ever fancied doing a spot of horse racing in your garden then you’ll want to get hold of a pair of these, Horsey Hoppers.
Horsey Hoppers are conventional space hoppers (if there is such a thing as a conventional space hopper) inside a horse costume, I think they probably work better when combined with an alcohol fuelled garden party.
A pair of horsey hoppers will set you back £24.99 (~$50) from I Want One of Those.
We’re all into saving the planet’s resources, so let’s at least make it a bit more fun. The days of the big black water butt may be on their way out due to the new Butt Butt.
It’s a quirky water butt in the shape of a human bottom and has an outlet tap - just where an outlet tap should be - and is available in three colors/skin tones. It has a flat front so will fit flush (sorry!) to the wall or shed and can be connected directly to the down pipe with a diverter kit.
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It’s portable, it’s hot, and it’s British. The Lay-Z-Spa is perfect for the on the go swinger who wants to take a soak anywhere. The 240 gallon spa has enough room for 4 to 5 people, can inflate in about 10 minutes and fill in about an hour and a half.
The uniquely designed pumping system combines a 2,000 watt heater with a a 600 watt blower, to raise the water temperature about 4 degrees an hour. So, on average, the Lay-Z-Spa can be hot and ready in about a day. Also included in the suitcase sized blower/heater mechanism is a filter assembly which cleans and filters the water as it’s heated.
Optional accessories include the starter chemical kit, replacement chamber, either a blue vinyl or white inflatible spa cover, and even aroma therapy oils to add to the water for ultimate relaxation.
And should users suffer a puncture, it’s easily repaired with a vinyl repair kit.
For around $600US, the Lay-Z-Spa makes a perfect addition to any apartment with a balcony or a homeowner who doesn’t wish to go all out with an expensive hot tub. And the RV Camping crowd can bring it along to ease the knots from those long summer road trips.
If you’re into decorating your own home with some illuminated products, the X & Y Light Pots would surely make great candidates. Designed by Giuseppe Colonna Romano, these pots will definitely look surreal when lighted up at night, especially when you’ve lined them up properly in your garden. Each pot features a double walled design that separates water from the light, lending a soothing and subtle glow to your surroundings. Unfortunately, dressing up your garden with a bunch of these will burn a big hole in your wallet considering each pot retails for $280.
Source: New Launches
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