28 Best Gardening Gifts for Mom
From lavish to low-cost, surprise Mom with one of these garden-inspired gift picks.
If your mom practically lives in her garden, then surprising her with a gardening gift for Mother's Day or Christmas is the way to go. Even if you think she has everything she needs, there's always something new in the gardening world that she may be coveting, from shoes to shears. Not sure where to start? If Mom is a gardening newbie, then start her out with some must-have essentials, like gloves, tools or an apron. For gardening experts, look at upgrades to her old favorites to make garden maintenance a breeze. Below, we share thoughtful gardening gifts Mom will absolutely adore for Christmas — or any time of year.
Green thumbs know that the amount of water a plant needs is a delicate matter. This mister is ideal for all plants, from humidity-loving to water-sensitive, and at all stages, from seed starting to sprout growth.
For the ultimate all-in-one garden gift, opt for the Evergreen 3-in-1 Convertible Garden Tote. This workhorse garden basket not only serves as a catchall for tools, cut flowers or a veggie harvest, but when the snaps are undone, it lies flat as a mat to haul leaves, weeds and other debris. Even better? The tote also comes with a kneeling mat to lessen the strain on the knees while gardening.
Grab a large pair of these garden scissors to tackle hardier branches or a small pair for a more bonsai-style situation. The handles are ambidextrous and inlaid with walnut for comfort. Mom's hands will appreciate the little extra effort as she tackles her toughest gardening tasks.
Planting spring blooms just got even more stylish with these blossom-strewn garden gloves. Prettier than your average pair, these gloves feature waterproof nitrile coating on the palms, while the backs are left as-is so skin can breathe. Plus, Mom can keep her hard-working hands soft with the accompanying soap full of skin-soothing ingredients like shea butter, olive oil and exfoliating apricot seeds.
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Make her home feel like a tropical paradise with a Monstera plant. With delicately pierced holes, dubbing it the Swiss cheese plant, the Monstera is a relatively easy houseplant for Mom to grow. Choose from two different planters and up 10 different hues to gift the perfect plant companion.
Add some glamour to Mom's gardening arsenal with pretty, aesthetic tools. The set includes a trowel, cultivator, pruning shears and set of gloves that feature the classic MacKenzie-Childs pattern.
Help Mom cultivate a kitchen garden full of fresh herbs with this handy gift set. Each set includes a passive hydroponic grow kit with organic Genovese basil, sleek pruning sheers, a 100-percent cotton tea towel with harvesting tips (like, "snip where sprig meets the stem") and an herb pull and pinch dish when it's time to eat.
Take some of the strain off Mom's back by using this wheeled garden seat. It features four smooth-rolling wheels, a storage backet to hold her gardening tools and a durable seat for hours of comfort in the garden.
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Handmade from lightweight and breathable cotton, this chic crusher hat is perfect for a day in the garden. Packable construction pairs with UPF 50 sun protection and an inner drawstring to ensure a comfortable fit.
This pair of boots is handcrafted from waterproof rubber and designed with comfort in mind. They also feature a special lug design that allows the boot to quickly release mud and debris. Lined in neoprene for breathability and comfort, it protects from the elements as well as supports the foot.
Soothe her hard-working hands with a hand cream crafted with gardeners in mind. She can keep this in her apron or right by the sink when she needs it.
Expertly handcrafted in England, Haws' iconic gardening products are built to last decades. Treat her to this long-reach gardening can from the brand, which won our "Best Splurge" watering can during testing.
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This spacious garden carryall is perfect for collecting flowers, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and toting tools. Each heirloom-quality basket is crafted from sturdy pine, hardwood and wire. Bonus: The basket can also be personalized with Mom's name.
Whether Mom is a beginner or a master gardener, encourage her growing season this year with an inspiring gardening book. Kelly Smith Trimble, the senior editorial director here at HGTV, wrote this book full of bite-sized advice and inspiration, organized by season. From growing tips to quotes from inspirational gardeners to recipes, the beautifully illustrated book is one Mom can reach for again and again whenever she needs a little gardening guidance.
Let Mom style and decorate her houseplants with this beautiful stained-glass butterfly. Available in two varieties, the pretty pollinator will bring even more joy to her indoor greenery.
This indispensable and hard-working gardening basket is great for gathering and washing crops right in the garden. It's easy to carry around, and Mom can even use it for shopping at the farmers market or corralling gardening tools.
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Perfect for collecting, organizing and storing Mom's seed collection, this stylish tin is made from durable metal and will look great sitting in her potting shed, garage or even home office.
For the gardener who spends hours outside, this seat is an easy way for them tote around everything they need for a day's work. The seat and carrying case can also be used separately if you don't need both all at once.
Help her label herbs and vegetables in style with these ceramic plant markers. Each one is handmade and hand-painted, with over 125 variety names to choose from. The back of the marker is left unglazed for writing a date or other information.
This gift-worthy kit is perfect for the potting shed. It's filled with essentials for maintaining garden tools from handle to blade. A diamond file sharpens all of your cutting tools, while the included oil will help extend the life of the blades and reduce friction damage.
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Add a touch of magic to Mom's backyard with these hand-blown glass garden bells. Whether she hangs them from a tree or brings them inside, when sunlight hits these delicate bells they give off a lovely, colorful light.
Help Mom attract butterflies to her garden. The shallow well of recycled glass in this puddler holds sand or rock salt and a teaspoon of water. When the water evaporates, butterflies are attracted to the crystal mixture left behind. They'll continue returning regularly, a surprise Mom is sure to welcome.
Expertly sewn of water-repellent waxed canvas, this durable gardening apron will keep all of Mom's gardening tools and essentials right at her fingertips. It features a crisscross strap design as well as shoulder pads to reduce neck and back strain while she gardens.
Help keep her garden hose neatly organized and free of kinks with this decorative hose reel. The wall-mounted design is easily attachable and can lock in hoses at any length up until 155 feet.
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Take the guesswork out of watering your plants with the Bernini Firmastone Self-Watering Smart Planter Set. These attractive planters use smart technology to alert you via a light when your plants need a drink. Simply fill the bottom basin with water and insert the sensor light. When it blinks, you'll know the reservoir needs refilling. The set is available in seven eye-catching colors.
This porch swing bird feeder is a petite-sized replica of the real thing, complete with hanging rope and a wood-like texture. It's scaled with small birds in mind and has a removable feeding tray for quick and easy cleanup.
Inspired by traditional Buddhist and Hindu mandalas, this vibrant piece spins and "radiates" from its center when the wind blows, adding instant charm to Mom's outdoor space.
Have Mom hang or place this egg-shaped mosquito repellent diffuser in her outdoor space to naturally protect against pests. When it's filled with DEET-free repellent made from lemongrass oil and geraniol, it will ward off mosquitoes and other bugs up to around 200 square feet — the perfect amount of protection for decks, patios and porches.