If you have a gardener, plant person, or flower lover in your life — and most of us do! — you may wonder what to get them for the next gift-giving occasion. What will actually be useful but also special? Whether you're trying to figure out the best gardening gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day,milestone birthdays, or just because, we've rounded up some fun and creative ideas that your recipient will love.
The truth is, gardeners and plant lovers need lots of gear! From gardening gloves and hand tools to grow lights and watering cans, it takes a lot of equipment to dig in the dirt, indoors or out. True plant lovers also know there's always room for one more plant. So, if you can't decide what to get a plant lover on your list, you can't go wrong with another live plant to add to their, ahem,growing collection.
But if you don't have the greenest thumb yourself, you may not be sure what makes a good gift for gardeners and plant lovers. Our selection of unique and practical gardening gift ideas covers all budgets, with plenty of gifts under $20, as well as more expensive gifts that can be from a whole group or family. We've got ideas for every kind of plant person, so read on to find all the best gifts for gardeners in 2023.
These pruning shears are Amazon shopper faves, with more than 36,000 excellent ratings. That's because they're sturdy, reasonably-priced and last for years of heavy use. You honestly can't find a better all-purpose pruner for any gardener.
Gardeners love welcoming hummingbirds with flowers, but adding a feeder also will help attract the little winged wonders. This feeder holds 12 ounces with a built-in ant moat to keep bugs away from the nectar. It's super-easy to clean, too.
This foldable bench flips over for use as a kneeler, too. It's lightweight and portable, so it's ideal for helping your favorite gardener get chores done without gaining a sore back or tender knees.
This customized logbook helps your favorite gardener keep track of everything from where they purchased seeds or plants to when they sowed each crop. It's an invaluable resource for anyone who loves to garden. Plus, it's so pretty!
Make it easy for your plant lover to root new cuttings from houseplants in this attractive rooting jar. It can be mounted on a wall or set on a tabletop.
Every gardener goes through several pairs of gardening gloves each season. But these will last for years because they're made of super-tough goatskin. Plus, they have leather gauntlets that protect arms from sticks and thorns. And they're super reasonably priced!
Your plant person never met a houseplant they didn't love, but they're probably running out of sunny windowsills. This plant light is practical and good-looking, unlike many plant lights that are just plain hideous. Plus, it tucks neatly into the pot on a long, adjustable stem.
Perfect for deadheading flowers, cutting bouquets, or harvesting peppers or eggplants, these handy snips fit neatly in a gardening apron or pocket — and they're extra-sharp. Your recipient won't know what they did before they had these handy snips.
If your plant person loves flowers, this primer will take them flower-by-flower through the garden so they can plan their most stunning design yet. Written by garden historian Jenny Rose Carey, this book is like a recipe book, but for flowers!
Your veggie gardener will love receiving this set of 10 packages of non-GMO garden seeds. The company is known for its elegant packaging and thorough planting instructions, as well as its quality seeds.
These delicate handmade succulent earrings are just right for the plant lover. They're hypoallergenic and metal-free, and they're presented in a cute gift box. They're handmade by a small business.
Flower lovers will adore this set of hot mitts that's almost too pretty to use. Made from 100 percent cotton, they'll enjoy these colorful flowers when they can't be outdoors.
We bet your gardener doesn't have a cute, little citrus tree! Calamondin citrus is so easy to grow indoors or out, and the sweet-tart edible fruits are awesome in cocktails or jams.
The dainty blooms of forget-me-nots and Queen Anne's lace are pressed in resin to create this sweet pendant. They're handmade in Alaska by a small business.
It's a fact that mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and black flies are a problem when your favorite gardener is trying to work. This hat will keep the sun off, or they can pull down the netting to keep bugs away. It really works!
Your favorite gardener will love hanging this set of two grass nesting baskets in the garden. It's the perfect size for small birds such as hummingbirds, wrens, and finches.
Even if your plant person has tons of plants, this new variety has striking almost-black foliage. ZZ plant is also extremely forgiving, so your recipient can tuck this in a low light setting, where other plants won't thrive, to enjoy its exotic good looks.
Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
Ysolt Usigan is a lifestyle writer and editor with 15+ years of experience working in digital media. She has created share-worthy content for publishers Shape, What To Expect, Cafe Mom, TODAY, CBS News, HuffPo, The Bump, Health, Ask Men, and Best Gifts. A working mom of two, her editorial expertise in parenting, shopping, and home are rooted in her everyday life.