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These Are the Gifts to Buy Your Friends Who Are Way Too Obsessed With Their Garden
If you know someone who seriously loves plants, getting them a gardening gift is a no-brainer. Gardeners are some of the most fun people to buy for because there's a seemingly endless amount of gardening gear out there. And because their tools can take a beating, gifting them a nice upgrade on your dime can be much appreciated and put to good use.
Whether they're an indoor plant parent with a budding collection of greens and windowsill herbs, a container gardener who's making the most of the tiniest outdoor space, or the lucky owner of a sprawling, lush lawn, there's something here that's perfect for them.
These gardening gifts cover foundational tools, garden accouterments, clever additions to their space, and even some skincare essentials since the dirt, sweat, and sun can take a toll on those green thumbs! Check out our guide to the 36 best gardening gifts.
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1) Garden Tools Set Organizer
G GOOD GAIN
amazon.com
$38.99
Part seat, part toolkit — this versatile folding chair is the ultimate gardening companion. The tool bag underneath detaches and is equipped with plenty of pockets to help users tote their equipment wherever they need it most.
Best of all, this gardening gift comes with five garden tools, plus gloves and pruning shears to refresh their existing stash.
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2) Stackable Planter Vertical Garden
Amazing Creation
amazon.com
$34.99
If their outdoor space is limited to their tiny balcony or back porch, they can still grow a lot of greens! This vertical stacking planter is the gardening gift that can make it happen.
They can plant flowers, herbs, or pretty much any kind of greenery in these five detachable tiers. Just add soil and seeds, and make sure all of the levels get properly watered.
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3) Indoor Plant Care Consultation
CrCelestine
westtenth.com
$135.00
We all know one horticulture enthusiast who's still a little green when it comes to plant care. For them, this gardening gift will help them have much better success with caring for their indoor plants, instead of having to toss out another withered stalk.
Landscaping expert Chelsie Celestine is here to help them assess their space, sunlight exposure, and their current plant family's condition. Her virtual consultations will provide them with a game plan to ensure the health of their greens going forward.
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4) Claw Gardening Gloves
Famoy
amazon.com
$6.36
For those moments when they need to set aside the spade and do the digging by hand, this pair of gardening gloves enables them to claw their way through rocky soil. The gloves come with four detachable ABS plastic claws that let the user dig into stubborn patches while sifting away rocks and debris more easily.
The gloves themselves are made of a latex/nylon material that offers waterproof protection paired with breathability, so their hands don't get too sweaty.
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5) Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent
Thermacell
amazon.com
$30.69
Keep their outdoor garden-weeding perimeter free of pesky mosquitos by giving them the Thermacell Radius Zone as a gardening gift.
This editor-tested product runs on heat-activated, odorless-repellent mats that can be used for up to 12 hours each. Just insert the mat, switch it on, and it'll repel all mosquitos within a 15-foot radius.
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6) Natural Composter
Bamboozle
amazon.com
$39.99
Help them reduce food waste in their household — and help boost the nutrients of their garden soil — with this minimalist compost bin that'll hold all of their plant-based kitchen scraps.
It's made of biodegradable bamboo fibers (which is great because plastic composters only create more trash) and has a breathable lid with an odor-blocking carbon filter that makes it ideal for indoor use.
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7) Electronic Insect Sting and Bite Relief Device
Bite Away
lowes.com
$39.98
Mosquito bites are annoying, there's simply no doubt about that. But for some people, it almost seems as though these tiny flying insects are waiting to attack them every time they go outside. Our editor Brandon Carte is one such person that mosquitos love to bother, and so he keeps the Bite Away on hand.
The Bite Away is a battery-operated device that uses heat to stop the itching caused by a bug bite. And, yes, it really works. Carte explains, “All you have to do is place the end of the device on top of your bite, push a button, a yellow light will turn on, and when the light goes dark, that’s it — you’re all done!”
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8) Organic Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Back to the Roots
backtotheroots.com
$39.99
While their outdoor garden goes dormant in the winter months, their indoor garden can flourish more prolifically than ever with this gardening gift. Back to the Roots is known for its simple-to-use mushroom grow kits, which include delicious oyster mushrooms, pink mushrooms, and their newest one, shiitake mushrooms!
This 100% organic, non-GMO kit just requires twice-daily misting to produce umami-rich, nutritious shiitake mushrooms that you can cook with however you so choose. This is also a fantastic gift for kids with a green thumb — not only is it an easy, mess-free project to set up and get started with, but it will blow their minds with how huge these mushrooms will be once they start growing!
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9) Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine by Marie Viljoen
Chelsea Green Publishing
amazon.com
$28.28
This book is a great gardening gift for anyone who loves growing (and even foraging!) edible plants. Forage, Harvest, Feast is author Marie Viljoen's love letter to the natural world and the bounty of delicious and nutritious ingredients it freely provides.
It is a poetically written textbook disguised as a cookbook, focusing on 36 versatile wild plants that are commonly found in the Northeast (but may be growing elsewhere, too). The book not only covers when and how to identify these plants in the wild but also how to cook them for optimal deliciousness.
As someone who’s sampled Marie’s homemade pinecone jam recipe (made by the author herself!), I have no doubt that this book will teach you to appreciate plants more than you ever thought possible.
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10) The Simple Self-Watering Pot
West Elm
westelm.com
$229.00
Self-watering doesn't get much simpler than this. This beautifully smooth, pint-sized, cast-stone planter has a little lip built into its base that allows your recipient to refill it whenever the reservoir runs dry. It's the perfect gardening gift for anyone who loves plants but doesn't have a lot of spare time to tend to them.
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11) Leather Plant Hanger
GroenHaus
etsy.com
$38.00
Looking for a chic yet simple gardening gift? This leather plant hanger has streamlined, crisscrossing straps that will add a stylish (but not too flashy) accent to their decor.
You can buy this in lengths ranging from 24 to 48 inches in eight different leather-and-hardware color combos. We're quite partial to this one pictured, which is natural with onyx studs.
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12) I’ll Be in My Office T-Shirt
TicTacTeesDesign
etsy.com
$16.55
This soft and sweet tee will become an instant part of your green thumb's outdoor uniform. We can already assume that all of their garden-club buddies will be wanting their own, too! Made of soft cotton, it comes in numerous shirt styles and sizes, as well as a wide spectrum of 25 different colors.
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13) Hummingbirds and Bells Rain Chain
HappyGardensArt
etsy.com
$69.99
This delicate rain chain is a stunning work of art that your green-thumbed loved one can hang and admire in their front porch area.
Adorned with hummingbirds and tinkling bells, the chain's metal has a flamed finish, providing a subtle iridescence that catches the light in gorgeous ways. Your recipient will be truly touched by this gardening gift.
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14) Toadstools Tufted Slippers
Printfresh
printfresh.com
$138.00
You can help keep their toes toasty as they pad around the house with these whimsical slippers from one of our favorite woman-owned brands, Printfresh.
Each accented with a cute trio of mushrooms, these hand-tufted slippers are as luxe as they look, complete with nonslip soles and vegan suede lining.
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15) XL Wooden Insect Hotel
Navaris
amazon.com
$28.99
While there are plenty of creepy crawlies that gardeners aren't so happy to see in their beds (looking at you, aphids!), this insect hotel helps provide shelter to the most bloom-beneficial bugs. Each of the holes and slats is conducive to housing various insects like butterflies, bees, ladybugs, and lacewings.
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16) Gardener's Log Book: A 5-Year Planner
The New York Botanical Garden
amazon.com
$16.99
Perfect for the planter who loves to plan, this waterproof log book from The New York Botanical Garden offers plenty of different ways to record their work and jot down their task list.
This planner includes a 5-year grid that's great for keeping track of annual sowing-and-harvesting cycles, as well as several journal pages to help them make garden diagrams.
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17) Memory Foam Knee Pads
Terrain
shopterrain.com
$38.00
Garden kneelers are long pieces of foam that are meant for kneeling while working in the garden — but this also means another piece of gear to lug around.
These memory-foam and neoprene kneepads from Terrain, on the other hand, can be strapped on and ready for all-day action, keeping their pants a little cleaner and their joints a little happier.
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18) Large KINTO Propagation Vase
Bloomscape
bloomscape.com
$35.00
The artier alternative to a bouquet, this gardening gift lets them arrange their own plant cuttings in a chic, minimalist way.
Bloomscape’s Large KINTO Propagation Vase shows the beginner green thumb just how easy gardening can be — if they snip off a plant’s vine at the node and stick it in water, it’ll start growing new roots within days!
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19) Professional Rose Pruning Gloves
Magid Glove & Safety
amazon.com
$16.99
If their rosebushes are their pride and joy once they burst into bloom, make sure they have the proper hand attire to maintain their beauty all season.
These reinforced vegan-leather gloves from Magid are a gardening gift that lets them get up to their elbows in pruning without getting pricked.
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20) Luxury LED Grow Light
Aspect
amazon.com
$149.99
They can be the most talented green thumb in the world, but if they live in a home that lacks natural light, their sun-loving plants might struggle to survive. Rescue their dwindling greens and improve their ambiance at the same time with this hanging grow light.
Complete with a full installation kit and a lengthy 15-foot-long cord, the Aspect Luxury LED Grow Light has an internal LED chip that beams brightly down on their plants, producing the full photosynthetic spectrum needed to help them thrive.
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21) Folding Tomato Cages
GROWNEER
amazon.com
$59.99
If you have a friend who's suddenly declared that they're going to give vegetable gardening a try, make sure they have these tomato cages on hand, stat. They can also be used for peppers, strawberries, cucumbers, and any other fruits and veg that like to climb.
These cages encourage plants to grow taller, instead of spreading low to the ground. This minimizes the space they take up in the garden, while also preventing their crops from rotting too quickly.
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22) Standard Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
Squirrel Buster
walmart.com
$50.95
There's nothing more enjoyable than birdwatching from a little garden feeder, but a serious squirrel problem can ruin the fun. This max-security bird feeder is the perfect gardening gift to deter those pesky intruders once and for all.
Brome's bird feeder is equipped with four metal perches for small, lightweight birds like cardinals, nuthatches, and chickadees — however, if a squirrel tries to land onto it, its weight will close the feeder and the seed inside. Although this unit is small, it's chew-proof and allows plenty of ventilation so that the seed stays fresh.
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23) Yard Work Shoes
Kujo Yardwear
dickssportinggoods.com
$124.99
These unisex garden shoes from Kujo look and feel just like regular sneakers. However, these were made for mucking around in the yard. The upper part has a breathable mesh construction, while the sole is ruggedly sturdy and waterproof.
These lightweight, meticulously designed shoes are ideal for users who suffer from plantar fasciitis or need contoured arch support that many slip-on clogs just don't offer.
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24) 3-Piece Aluminum Garden Tool Set
Flora Guard
amazon.com
$16.89
Are their gardening hand tools looking a little worse for wear? Make the upgrade to this affordable, yet high-quality set.
This gardening gift includes a trowel, cultivator, and pair of shears, all clad in a gorgeous floral pattern. Each of these tools is made of rustproof, high-carbon steel with rubberized handles for easy gripping.
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25) Smart Garden 3
Click and Grow
clickandgrow.com
$99.95
If your favorite plant enthusiast is itching to go outside and get their green on during the off-season, Click and Grow's indoor herb garden is a gardening gift that gives them the right tools to grow fresh herbs and veggies year-round.
It comes with a supply of basil pods and can grow up to three plants at once. The system is self-watering and features lights that automatically turn on and off (meaning maintenance is limited), so your recipient only needs to focus on reaping the benefits.
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26) Bottle Stopper Garden Kit
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$22.00
If they can empty a wine bottle as quickly as they can buy one, this hydroponic kit is a gardening gift and self-watering solution that simply requires some sun.
To grow, fill the bottle up with some water, plug the neck with a smart soil capsule, drop in some seeds, and find a bright spot. They'll have edible flowers or herbs blooming in no time!
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27) Pollinator Garden Set
Modern Sprout
uncommongoods.com
$19.00
Your gardening bestie can create an environment that's supportive to bees (as well as other pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds) for an entire season by spreading these wildflower mixes in 1-square-foot patches around their garden. These cute push-pops contain a blend of seeds for nutrient-rich blooms that those buzzy pollinators love.
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28) Water Hose Nozzle Sprayer
INNAV8
amazon.com
$15.95
Yes, how they water their plants does matter! If they're concerned about blasting their fragile plants with a too-forceful hose stream, they need this nozzle attachment as a gardening gift.
We like that the trigger on this nozzle is easy to switch on and off with your thumb and that its 10 spray patterns are clearly labeled. So they don't have to spray their yard with each one to find the right level.
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29) Terrarium Candle
Zoe Tang
uncommongoods.com
$27.00
Here's the perfect gardening gift for those who love plants just as much (if not more!) than they love collecting scented candles. These adorable, hand-poured terrarium candles will help bring the outdoors in. The cactus candle has a heavenly pine and vanilla scent, while the poppy smells like floral jasmine and fresh white tea.
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30) Leather Handle Market Backpack
Terrain
shopterrain.com
$98.00
They can collect an entire backyard harvest (or bounty from the grocery store or farmer's market) in one easy trip with this gorgeous natural-fiber backpack from Terrain. This gardening gift is handwoven from sustainable palm leaves, and it features adjustable leather straps that'll evenly disperse the load of produce on their back.
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31) Blooming Lollipops
Amborella Organics
uncommongoods.com
$20.00
This gardening gift is one of the sweetest we've ever seen. Not only are the Amborella Organics Blooming Lollipops naturally flavored with creative botanical combos (like yummy lavender-lemongrass and strawberry-basil), but their sticks are also filled with seeds that'll grow an ingredient included in each flavor. They come in a set of eight, and we love the unique variety included here.
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32) Decorative Hose Butler
Liberty Garden Products
walmart.com
$23.99
This powder-coated aluminum hose butler securely anchors into place and provides a more elegant solution for stowing a garden hose.
This handsome, flourish-accented gardening gift does away with winding mechanisms (that tend to rust or break after prolonged exposure to the elements) in favor of a simple rack that they can hand-wind their garden hose around — once they're done using it.
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33) Glow Stick SPF 50
Supergoop!
supergoop.com
$26.00
Gardening is a surefire way to soak up that much-needed vitamin D — but just make sure they aren't exposing themselves to harmful UVA/UVB rays, too.
This Supergoop! sunscreen is one of our favorites to swipe on quickly, right from the applicator. Not only is its compact size perfect, but its clear formula leaves no tint or white cast — and it doesn't leave residue on clothes either.
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34) The Gardeners Sweet Dreams Overnight Mask
Crabtree & Evelyn
amazon.com
$34.39
The Gardeners Sweet Dreams Overnight Mask from Crabtree & Evelyn is a luxe gardening gift to treat the most hardworking person you know. It contains natural coconut, Chinese cucumber, and alfalfa complex that sumptuously moisturizes and hydrates overnight. The texture is also satisfyingly light, not tacky, heavy, or greasy in any way.
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35) Advanced Itch Relief Pack
After Bite
amazon.com
$19.93
If they can't seem to step outside in the summertime without acquiring five new mosquito bites on their ankles, it's about time you introduced them to After Bite.
This reviewer-favorite roll-on formula contains baking soda, ammonia, glycerin, and purified water, and it takes the sting out of itchy bug bites when they happen.
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36) Gift Card
Lowe's
amazon.com
Fact: A gardener’s life isn’t all cute shears and watering cans! There’s loads of topsoil to be hauled around and aphid infestations to deal with, after all.
Treat them to a super generous Lowe’s gift card and watch their eyes light up. For those workhorse essentials that are specific to their yard, this gardening gift lets them stock up on what they really need.
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