ALTHOUGH EASIER to maintain (and less destructive) than a pet, plants can require a surprising amount of work. Depending on the grape variety, you need to decipher how much sun, water, and other nutrients they will need to stay healthy. Plant retailers will provide this information, but often use confusing jargon and the decoding can be daunting.
Luckily, a host of new tools make things easier. While some, like humidifiers, act as mere assistants, others, like self-watering planters, make caring for your Ficus tree as easy as looking at it. Here, five to consider.