Use this terrarium inside for succulents, or set it outdoors as sculpture.
 

Geometric terrarium by Assembly New York, from $134, at assemblynewyork.com.

Tiny tools for terrariums.
 

Terrarium tools by Roost, $40, at Asrai Garden, 1935 W. North Ave.; 773-782-0680, asraigarden.com
 

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Eco-friendly, reusable tags help sort microgreens from marigolds.
 

Write-erase plant tags by Allsop Home & Garden, $17, at Sprout Home, 745 N. Damen Ave.; 312-226-5950, sprouthome.com.

As a planter, bird feeder, or luminary, this globe shines.
 

Hanging glass bubble by Shane Powers for West Elm, from $9, at West Elm, 1000 W. North Ave.; 312-867-1770, westelm.com.

A self-watering pot that’s foolproof for first-timers.
 

Herb pot duo by Sagaform, $42, at Stitch, 1723 N. Damen Ave.; 773-782-1570, stitchchicago.com.
 

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A wise way to make watering fun.
 

Owl watering can by Anthropologie, $58, at anthropologie.com.

Get a grip (and protect your tips).
 

Cherry-checker garden gloves by Hable Construction, $25, at hableconstruction.com.

A wild, woolly planter for the apartment or balcony.
 

Planter by Miguel and Rodney Nelson for Woolly Pocket, from $19, at select Design Within Reach stores, dwr.com.
 

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