The Coolest Garden Gift Ideas, From Helpful Tools to Cute Decor

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Customizing a gift to someone’s hobby is always a smart choice, and for people with a green thumb, gardening is even bigger than a hobby. Any gift that recognizes the hard work and care they put into planting will be well-received, and we found some of the best garden gift ideas out there. No matter their love of expertise or experience, gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the effort you put into finding them a gift that speaks to what they love. Go with some simple gardening tools to show your support if they're newbies, or upgrade some of what they already own if they're experts.

Sometimes, the best garden presents to give are the ones that just make their outdoor space a little more beautiful. Quirky statues like this zen frog or these shimmering koi fish add some fun to the garden. You could also go the more practical route, and gift tools that solve common problems, like expert-recommended gloves to protect their hands from prickly vines or a handy device that makes arranging flowers all the easier. Whether you’re buying for your mom’s flourishing vegetable garden or your best friend’s compact yet thriving windowsill herbs, these gardener-friendly items will be loved. Scroll on for the coolest garden gift ideas we could find.

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Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

This gift will be even more special if you give it to them on their birthday. The grow kit includes seeds from their birth month flower, plus a glass bottle with a cork lid to plant them in (that can be re-used as a vase later on).

Swimming Koi Sculptures

If their garden is full of lush shrubs and bushes, gift this easy way to spice up their decor. These vibrant blue clay koi fish look as though they're swimming through the leaves, and will be a beloved accent piece.

Botanical Postcards from the New York Botanical Garden

"My best friend is the kind of person to stop frequently on a walk to identify wildflowers and mushrooms, down to the scientific name," Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie says. "I gifted her the New York Botanical Garden mushroom flashcards and loved the joy it brought her." Gift a way to identify their favorite flowers (and inspiration for future gardening).

White Herb Pack

For the friend who loves using fresh herbs from the garden in their cooking, cut down on their prep time with this handy kit. It comes with a herb stripper, kale stripper and mincer, so they'll have perfectly proportioned garnishes.

Stitch Your Veggies Tote Bag

You could give them any old tote bag, but if they also have a knack for sewing, they'll love this DIY approach. The cotton and faux suede bag comes with vibrant yarn in the colors of the different vegetables on the bag, so they can stitch it together. Plus, there's three pockets on the back for their harvest.

Lemon Verbena Gardener's Salve

All those hours spent toiling in the garden can be pretty hard on their hands. Give them some R&R with this lemon verbena healing salve. The beeswax, cocoa butter and olive oil will hydrate and nourish any cracked, dry skin.

All the Flowers Bonbons

Give them a treat they're bound to enjoy with these handmade botanical chocolates. They come with unique, floral-inspired flavors, from blood orange and rose petal salted caramels to cornflower and calendula turtles.

Lily Frog Rain Gauge

For the extra dedicated gardener who wants to know just how much water their plant babies have been getting, give them this quirky rain gauge complete with perched verdigris frogs. The sculpture is made from rust-resistant aluminum, so they'll last many a shower.

Muse Couleur Tomate Candle

The smell of fresh plants is one of the most relaxing scents out there. This candle carries a unique, refreshing scent with notes of tomato leaves, rhubarb, basil and crushed thyme, as through frolicking through an herb garden.

Harvesting & Gathering Bag

Whether they're foraging for wild flowers or bringing in their vegetables, this gathering bag has plenty of pockets to hold whatever they find, plus their harvesting tools. The waxed canvas bag is easier to carry than a harvest tray, so they can really get their hands dirty.

Hanging Basket Hummingbird Feeder

Invite helpful pollinators like hummingbirds to your home garden with this gorgeous feeder. Handblown glass carafes hold water for them to sip from, while the woven plastic basket can hold flowers for them to enjoy.

Crushed Mint Plant the Box Candle

If the invigorating smell of mint is one of their favorites, this double-duty candle is perfect. They can enjoy the scent of the candle as it burns, and in the meantime, plant the biodegradable packaging infused with mint seeds to grow a plant of their very own.

Fresh Moss Letters

This decor takes organic design touches to a new level. The letters are made from wire frame wrapped in real moss. It can adorn their back door or nestle above their garage to welcome them to the sanctuary of their garden.

Personal Rise Garden

When the gardening has to be brought indoors during colder seasons, this editor-favorite indoor garden can come to the rescue. It grows high-quality salad ingredients in less than 30 days, using grow lights that mimic the sun, so they won't have to wait until sunny days to enjoy fresh veggies.

Kids Indoor Garden Kit

Get the kids involved with the gardening by using this adorable grow kit. They can decorate their own plant pots and create little friends after planting their own petgrass. It's a great way to grow their green thumbs by teaching them about the science of planting.

Original Smart Bird Feeder

This Live Better Award-winning bird feeder takes the traditional treehouse up a notch. It comes with a solar powered camera, so you can enjoy birdwatching from afar as though you were right next to them. The compatible app will even notify you when a bird stops by, so you can also alert your partner and kids to go and check out who stopped by to munch on seeds.

Self Watering + Self Aerating Pot

This plant pot takes up water from a deep reservoir to slowly hydrate your plants over time, without you having to lift a finger. The hollow legs encourage airflow and healthy roots. Simply fill the self-watering planter through the clip on attachment, and let your plant do the rest.

Home Kit 4.0

For the green thumb at heart stuck in an urban area, this will allow them to create the flourishing indoor garden of their dreams. This high-tech system doesn't take up too much space, but allows enough height for taller plants. It pairs with an app that keeps track of everything they need to know, from water levels to the light schedule.

Gardener's Harvest Basket

The frame of this basket is made from sturdy pine, and the wire mesh means you can wash your harvest right in the basket. It carries up to 20 pounds of fruits and veggies, and you can customize it with two lines of text.

Spotted Wellies Garden Ducks

How cute are the spotted rain boots on this wooden ducks? It's time to give the garden gnome a rest—upgrade them to these adorable ducks they can scatter around their garden. They're even carved sustainably from bamboo and reclaimed teak.

Song Bird Personalized Garden Sign

This garden sign can be customized with two 12-character lines, welcoming guests to their plant sanctuary. The ornamental sign comes in four different colors and has a songbird resting on top.

Kenzan

Flower frogs look a little intimidating with their spiky exterior, but it's actually the Swiss army knife of flower arranging. Rather than hunting for the perfect vase, individual blooms can be placed on the different pins and keep stems in place.

Gardener's Tool Seat

Gardeners with mobility issues will want to give their joints a rest with this low-profile seat. It allows them to stay close to their garden, keep their tools nearby, but not spend as much time on their hands and knees. It even folds for easy storage.

Plant Brush

Plants with broad leaves are likely to catch dust over time, and taking care of them without using the same cleaning supplies you use in the rest of the house can help them last longer. Use this brush made from goat hair to keep your monsteras and fiddle leaf figs in tip-top shape.

Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden

Mason jar gardening is a unique way to grow herbs in a small space. Choose between basil, mint, parsley, rosemary and cilantro, place the jars on the windowsill, and let the hydroponic system do its thing. The colored, frosted glass mason jars will also look beautiful when the sun hits them.

Atlas Garden Club Gloves

Picking things with prickly vines like roses or cucumbers, it's important to protect your fingers. This four pack for expert-recommended gardening gloves come in cute colors, and they have a good grip for handling tools. Rubber palms will help avoid muck, and the back of the hands have a breathable material to keep your hands dry.

The Warley Fall

This watering can has a capacity of two gallons, but it's by no means clunky. The long, narrow nose is ideal for watering hanging planters, deep flowerbeds, or just enjoying the drama of its sleek design.

Mini Zen Frog Statue

For the friend who finds gardening therapeutic, gift this cheeky yet calming frog statue. Its easy yoga pose encourages a zen mindset, and will keep them peaceful when they're breathing in the joy of nature.

Blue & White Ceramic Plant Markers

Sure, they could use popsicle sticks, but for an alternative that won't eventually get soggy after watering, gift these beautiful ceramic plant markers. They can use dry-erase markers to reuse the plant tags overtime, so the hand-painted porcelain will last them a while.

Canvas Garden Apron

This stylish canvas apron will protect their clothes against long days digging through dirt. Large pockets on the front can hold your phone, trowel, cultivator, hori-hori knife and any other small tools you need at the ready.

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