If you have family or friends who love gardening and landscaping, getting them a gardening gift that helps them tend to their outdoor space is a great way to support their passion. But it’s not always easy to know what they need or what they would appreciate for their beloved flower, herb, or vegetable garden.
Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned green thumb, a novice gardener, or someone who simply loves to spend time in their outdoor sanctuary, I’ve found the best gardening gifts that are both practical yet giftable. From innovative tools to fun gifts, you can pleasantly surprise your favorite gardener with this range of products.
Find the perfect present for the gardener in your life (or discover something special for yourself) by checking out this gift guide for gardeners.
Best Gifts for Gardeners
- For the Organizer: StoreYourBoard BLAT Garage Garden Tool Organizer
- For the Gardener With Limited Space: Amazing Creation Stackable Planter
- For Easy Digging: Famoy Claw Gardening Gloves
- For Effortless Composting: RSI River Stone Industries Maze Two-Stage Tumbler Composter
- For Indoor and Outdoor Blooms: Red Waxed Amaryllis Bulb
The Expert
I’ve been a gardener since 2015 and focus on organic and sustainable practices. From composting to testing soil pH to hydroponic systems, I’ve become familiar with different gardening tools and techniques to help grow my own food and create healthier soil for both my family and the planet year-round. I currently write for Bob Vila and have also been published in Popular Mechanics, Fitness Magazine, and numerous other publications about sustainable products, hydroponic systems, and natural health, including herbal and alternative medicine.
What to Consider
There's a lot to consider when looking for the best gifts for gardeners. We’ve outlined a few things to keep in mind when looking for that perfect birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift for your favorite plant-lover.
Experienced vs. Beginner Gardener
While an experienced gardener probably has all the tools they need, beginner gardeners would likely benefit from new or unique tools. Gifts for experienced gardeners can include less-practical items such as bulbs, seeds, and bird or pollinator feeders, whereas newbies may love a new toolkit or garden cart.
Consider how experienced or serious your gardener is when shopping for gifts, as it can make a difference over whether they’d need a basic tool upgrade or would love something a little less conventional for their next surprise.
Size and Type of Garden
The size and type of garden matter when choosing the right gift. For example, if your gardener is a hydroponic garden enthusiast, they probably won’t need garden gloves or digging tools. However, if your recipient has a large outdoor garden, gifts such as a garden seat, garden cart, or composter could be ideal.
It’s also helpful to consider the types of plants your gardener grows. Flower gardens often require a different pH and soil than vegetable gardens. Large or vine-like varieties of vegetables, such as peas or tomato plants, need trellises, which can make for a practical gift. Keeping these things in mind can help you choose the right present for the green thumb in your life.
Price and Quality
Garden tools certainly take a beating season after season, so upgrading your gardener’s supplies can be a welcome gift. The price and quality matter when shopping for gifts, so whether you’re looking for budget-friendly items or want to splurge, considering items that hold up well over time and provide value throughout the season is a smart choice when shopping for gardening gifts.
How We Selected Our Gardening Gift Ideas
I selected these products based on a mix of personal testing and customer reviews. Each item was selected based on its quality, positive reception with buyers, and relevance to both experienced and new gardeners, with gardens large and small.
Although these gifts are intended more for gardeners with traditional soil gardens, there are also options for those with patio gardens in pots, raised beds, and even hydroponic gardens. From traditional to innovative tools to decorative items and seeds, here are our top 30 picks for the best gifts for gardeners.
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For the Organizer
StoreYourBoard BLAT Garage Garden Tool Organizer
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For the Organizer
StoreYourBoard BLAT Garage Garden Tool Organizer
For the gardener who loves to stay organized and know exactly where their tools are, this wall-hanging organizer holds up to 250 pounds and is made from powder-coated steel. It’s simple to install with the three included heavy-duty screws. The unit is 3-feet wide, and each storage slot (there are four in total) is 9.5 inches wide, allowing your giftee to store multiple shovels, rakes, brooms, extension cords, garden hoses, power tools, or anything else on each rack.
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For the Gardener With Limited Space
Amazing Creation Stackable Planter
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For the Gardener With Limited Space
Amazing Creation Stackable Planter
Even if your gardener friend is short on space, they don’t have to be short on planting options. This stackable planter is 12.5 inches wide and 24 inches high when stacked and can be assembled in multiple ways to hold several different plants. It comes with drainage holes and is made of polypropylene to resist fading in the sunlight and cracking in freezing temps. Lightweight, durable, and easy to assemble, this stackable planter is a convenient way to grow lettuce and herbs.
For the garden enthusiast who likes to get their hands in the soil without getting them dirty, these versatile garden gloves are designed to protect hands and act as a convenient digging tool with claws on the fingers. These puncture-resistant gloves can help dig up weeds, make small holes for plants or seeds, and pull up thorny plants. Sweat-resistant and available in multiple colors, these handy gloves are the gardening tool your recipient didn’t know they needed.
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For Effortless Composting
RSI River Stone Industries Maze Two-Stage Tumbler Composter
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For Effortless Composting
RSI River Stone Industries Maze Two-Stage Tumbler Composter
Whether your giftee is an experienced gardener or a beginner, this two-chamber compost tumbler is large enough for serious gardeners while being user-friendly for newbies. It can hold up to 65 gallons of compost and has a crank handle that makes turning the compost pile effortless, even when it’s full.
The UV-resistant plastic body and zinc-coated metal frame ensure this composter will stand up to the elements. It also has a higher ground clearance than many outdoor composters, making it convenient and fairly easy to empty. I’ve used six different large dual-chambered composters over the years, and this one is by far my favorite.
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For Indoor and Outdoor Blooms
Gardenuity Red Waxed Amaryllis Bulb
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For Indoor and Outdoor Blooms
Gardenuity Red Waxed Amaryllis Bulb
For the gardener who enjoys both indoor and outdoor blooms, this waxed bulb from Gardenuity is a treat. The bulb is self-contained and designed to grow indoors without watering. Each bulb is guaranteed to bloom two to three times. Once the blooms are done, the wax can be peeled off and the bulb planted outside. This is a perfect way to let your gardener enjoy maintenance-free blooms any time of year and continue to enjoy them annually.
If you know, you know–getting down in the dirt can be hard on the knees. For the hard worker who doesn’t quit, these professional knee pads will provide some relief. Designed with a thick gel cushion and adjustable straps, these knee pads can fit just about any gardener. They’re also lightweight and are non-skid for safety. Easy to get on and off and easy to clean, these versatile knee protectors are a gardener’s dream.
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For Pollinator-Obsessed Gardeners
UncommonGoods Pollinator Push Garden
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For Pollinator-Obsessed Gardeners
UncommonGoods Pollinator Push Garden
For the gardener who loves to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this creative mix of wildflower seeds in a giftable push-pop shape covers one square foot of soil and is easy to plant. This kit contains a set of three–one each for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds–so enough for three square feet of soil. Your gardener can plant each in a separate space, if they wish, and will love seeing which blooms emerge to attract pollinators to their garden beds.
We all know a person who’s obsessed with tomatoes. When you have a gardener who can’t get enough, a tomato cage makes a great gift. This one from K-Brands is 68 inches high and ideal for large tomato varieties. Lightweight and simple to assemble, this tomato cage is easy to store during the off-season as it disassembles into smaller pieces, unlike traditional metal tomato cages.
Although the horizontal parts of the cage are made of plastic, the stakes are made of metal for greater durability and to keep tomato plants stable even in varying weather. Its green color also helps it blend in better with plants, perfect for the gardener who values a neat garden appearance.
This multi-purpose item is both a seat and a kneeler, so your gardener won’t need multiple items cluttering their garage or shed. Its collapsible, lightweight design makes it easy to transport and store. Although it only weighs about 6 pounds, it’s sturdy enough to hold up to 330 pounds.
As a bonus, it comes with attached side pockets for storing tools, water bottles, seeds, or anything else your gardener needs. The seat is cushioned to make either sitting or kneeling more comfortable, ensuring your recipient won’t cut their day short due to back or knee pain.
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For the Animal Lover
Etsy Pedestal Flower Bird Feeder
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For the Animal Lover
Etsy Pedestal Flower Bird Feeder
For a bee, bird, and butterfly-friendly garden, these colorful pedestal flower feeders are versatile and can be used for just about anything. They can hold water and food for insects and birds. The bowl is roughly 6- to 7-inches across and can hold up to 2 cups of birdseed or water. It comes with a plastic dish for those who want the bowl to hold water, as the original design has a drain in the bottom.
It’s easy to assemble and disassemble for storage, and it’s made of resin to prevent cracking in freezing temperatures and to hold up well over time. This versatile garden gift is ideal for bee and bird lovers alike.
This classic garden tool gets an upgrade for tough gardening jobs with a robust five-prong claw for digging up tough soil, stubborn weeds, and everything in between. This small claw rake is lightweight, convenient to carry, and easy on the hands with an ergonomically designed design. It can dig up rocks, moss, roots, and clay, and till up packed-down dirt for planting seeds. For the price, this is an excellent budget gift item for your favorite gardener.
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For Sustainable Watering
RTS Home Companies 50-Gallon ECO Rain Water Collection Barrel
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For Sustainable Watering
RTS Home Companies 50-Gallon ECO Rain Water Collection Barrel
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If your gardener doesn’t have a rain barrel yet, this recycled plastic option from RTS makes an excellent gift. It collects rain from downspouts and has a spigot at the bottom, so your gardener can attach a hose and shower their plants using collected rainwater. This rain barrel holds 50 gallons of water and has a built-in filter to keep out debris. It’s easy to assemble and great for those who have hard or chlorinated water that plants dislike.
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If your gardener is keen on starting plants, this plant propagating system is a stylish and convenient way to start plant clippings. It has 15 tubes for plant cuttings and is designed to be hung on a wall (or even in front of a window) so it won’t take up counter or floor space.
It even comes with a cleaning brush for easy tube cleaning when a plant is ready to be transplanted. Simple to assemble and hang, this plant propagation station will be your gardener’s new favorite thing.
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For the Rose Enthusiast
Magid Extra-Long Thornproof Pruning and Gardening Gloves
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For the Rose Enthusiast
Magid Extra-Long Thornproof Pruning and Gardening Gloves
For your friend or family member who’s into roses, these extra-long gardening gloves are a lifesaver. They are puncture-resistant and go about halfway up the forearms to prevent scratches from thorns when pruning or tending to roses.
Designed to be both comfortable and practical, they have an additional layer of fabric at the knuckles for extra protection, and the material has a bit of stretch. They also come in different sizes so you don’t have to sweat about them not fitting your gardener.
You can never have too many pruning shears lying around. These small but mighty pruners from Fiskars make a great budget-friendly gift for gardeners. With a self-cleaning sap groove and all-steel design, they’re made to resist rust and gumming.
The user-friendly design features a non-slip grip and an easy-open lock for sure control. For flower stems, herbs, twigs, and bushes, these shears are up to the job and come with a lifetime warranty.
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Your gardener likely doesn’t have a drill bit to do the planting for them. This auger drill bit is 16.5-inches long, making it easy for your giftee to dig a hole however deep is needed without getting down on their knees and laboring with a trowel.
Your gardener will appreciate that the bit is made from the coated steel to prevent rust and that it makes holes large enough to plant more than just seeds–bulbs, cuttings, flowers, and plants can go in the ground with this tool. For the gardener who has a lot to plant come spring, this drill bit is a welcome addition to any tool collection.
While a planting drill bit may be right for some planting tasks, it’s certainly not for everything. That’s where this Japanese steel weeding knife comes in, and it’s the tool your gardener didn’t know they needed. Made with stainless steel and featuring both a straight and serrated edge, this versatile knife has inch markings on the blade so they won’t plant seeds or bulbs too shallow or too deep.
Rust and scratch-resistant, this blade can be used for virtually anything–cutting roots and weeds, removing tags from trees, and shearing herbs. It also comes with a handy case. This is the perfect budget-friendly item for the gardener who seems to have everything.
For the gardener who doesn’t let cold weather stop them, these handy plant covers double as protection from both frost and pests during the off-season. They also cover a large area (300 square feet), and so they’re ideal for big garden beds. For the gardener who likes to get started early in the season, these plant covers can also protect seedlings from frost so they can hit the ground running when spring comes.
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For Mixing and Transporting
Gardener's Supply Company Tubtrugs
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For Mixing and Transporting
Gardener's Supply Company Tubtrugs
This versatile tub is an excellent addition to any gardener’s shed and can be used for mixing soil and compost, transporting small bushes or trees, or collecting weeds, vegetables, and flowers.
The flexible material makes pouring soil easy, and it’s lightweight for effortless transporting. The handles also double as a way to hang the tub on the wall when not in use. Your gardener will be surprised at all the ways this tubtrug comes in handy.
Make it easy for your gardener to get started with plants this year with these biodegradable peat pots in a 30 pack. A different take on traditional plastic pots, there’s no need to transplant when the time comes to move the plant to the ground–the pot is designed to be placed directly in the soil so plants can continue to grow uninterrupted. The pots also come with labelers so your recipient can stay organized with all their seedlings for the upcoming gardening season.
Jenn Ryan
Jenn Ryan is a writer focusing on green living, sustainability, and natural health. She's a sucker for reclaimed barnwood floors and jewel-toned tiles. She's passionate about gardening, learning new things, and spending time with her husband and their crew of rescued animals.