Good Gift Ideas For Gardeners

26 Gardening Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

From growing kits to planters to even jewelry, here are some garden-inspired gifts for the gardening mom on your Mother's Day gift list.

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A Pretty Pot

What gardening enthusiast wouldn't love a new flower pot or planter in a pretty color or pattern? Garden stores offer a variety of sizes and styles at all price points. Try matching planters or a set for the gardener who loves decorating with flowers and plants.

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Gardening Gloves

Gardening gloves are one of the best gifts for gardeners. Gloves that are flexible and sturdy with a fun pattern will be a gardener's best friend. Look for gloves made from synthetic suede and nylon, which will be flexible and breathable. A gardener can never have too many gloves, which is why they're great gifts for gardeners who have everything. They might appreciate these tips for easier gardening too!

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Succulent Garden

Bring the garden indoors with a DIY succulent garden. Find a pretty open container and layer sand, small stones and soil before adding succulents and small cacti. Gardeners who have everything would love mini garden gift ideas.

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Gathering Basket

Vegetable gardeners need a gathering basket to collect all that produce. Wicker baskets with handles make great gift for vegetable gardeners and work well for collecting vegetables. Or look for a sturdy yet lightweight basket made from wood and wire that allows excess dirt to escape.

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Apple Tree-To-Be-Kit

This Apple Tree-To-Be Kit is the gift that will keep on giving once planted. The kit contains seeds harvested from Ralls Janet heirloom apples, along with soil, a burlap bag, pot and aluminum tag so you can personalize the inscription. If you're looking for gifts for gardeners who have it all, this is a good idea.

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Birdhouse

All those colorful flowers will attract a variety of birds to the yard. So give them a place to rest with a pretty DIY birdhouse. Birdhouses make great gift ideas for those who love to spend time in their backyard and can be one of the best gifts for gardeners. If you'd rather buy one, there are plenty of great options online.

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Homemade Terrarium

The options are endless when building a homemade terrarium, which makes a great gift for gardeners who have everything. Start with a container (open or closed) and layer with sand, small stones or aquarium gravel and soil. And add mosses and violets. For a fun look, add some small figurines or cake toppers.

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Planter Box

Planter boxes are great for flowers, herbs, vegetables and even grasses. Try building one with bamboo for a modern look.

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Patio Greenhouse

Help the gardener on your list protect their plants with a patio greenhouse. This model includes the planter box and the cover. If the gardener already owns a planter box, just purchase the cover. With these mini greenhouses, you can start seeds earlier in the spring and keep plants going longer in the fall and winter. And there are lots of styles available from garden stores and several DIY options online for inspiration.

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Designer Garden Snips

These designer garden snips gift ideas from Fiskars will make pruning a snap. The tool works on stems and branches up to 1/2-in. in diameter. Garden snips make perfect gifts for vegetable gardeners.

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Handmade Trellis

This classic DIY cedar and copper trellis will bring some art to the garden, not to mention make a great home for climbing plants. These tomato towers are another option that will be perfect gifts for vegetable gardeners who want their garden to stand out.

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Garden-Themed Christmas Ornaments

Give some garden-inspired ornaments for the Christmas tree such as this pickle ornament seen on Debbie Doos. Several other garden-themed ornaments can also be found online, resembling peas, carrots, eggplants and even garlic.

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Gardening Books

Does your favorite gardener love to keep learning more about their hobby? Then gardening books are the ticket. Check out the gardening section at your local bookstore or online, where you'll find books on everything from growing tomatoes and prairie gardens to composting and harvesting.

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Homemade Flower Vase

Make a sweet, rustic flower vase using an old watering can or pitcher. The vase and a bouquet of flowers are sure to brighten up the room.

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Kitchen Herb Garden

To ensure your gardener has fresh herbs year-round, give a kitchen herb garden. Home stores stick several styles. Or try your hand at building a hanging herb garden or a wall-mounted garden like the one seen here.

Originally Published: May 04, 2020

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