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30 Gifts for gardeners who have everything

8/29/2019

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gifts for gardeners who have everything


30 Gifts for gardeners who have everything

Having a gardener friend should mean it’s easy every time there’s a birthday or Christmas comes around. The problem is gardeners are so involved in their hobby they usually have everything they need. And more!

Finding gifts for gardeners who have everything can be a challenge for sure. There is however some good news! People who love gardening also have many corresponding passions and interests relating to their hobby.

​Gardeners commonly have a love of nature, like to be outside, and have a great sense of humour. Taking this into consideration combined with some new garden gadgets there are still some original gifts to be had. Cool Garden Gadgets have put together our top 30 gifts for gardeners who have everything here.

Thermal weeder   

If you want a gift for a gardener who has everything they probably do not have a modern system for weeding. Weeding is usually a necessary evil for gardeners with many choosing to pull them out the traditional back braking way.

​This Thermal weeder blasts the weed with temperatures up to 600 degrees Celsius. This penetrates even deep rooted weeds killing them within minutes. The great thing is there are no dangerous chemicals used or back breaking labour involved. 
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​thermal weeder

Nibble my nuts garden gnome

Whether you love them or hate them garden gnomes add a little fun to the garden. Most of the time gardeners will either like feeding the birds or funny garden gnomes!

​This cheeky garden gnome likes to feed his nuts to the local birds in an unusual way! This may cause a raised eyebrow or the odd giggle here or there. But who cares its a great gift for gardeners who have everything

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Nibble my nuts bird feeder

Robotic scare crow

No matter how much your gardener friend loves nature there will always be some critters they want to scare off! Whether its foxes, cats or large birds taking fish, this robotic scare crow will work day and night so a gardener doesn’t have to.

​This garden gadget detects an advancing intruder, swivels in its direction and shoots a fine jet of water. This means you have the perfect deterrent for any garden pest. Even if your gardener friend has everything I am confident they will not have a robotic scarecrow. 
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Robot scare crow

Rolling composter

Most gardeners have a way to compost organic waste material in the garden. Compost heaps however are usually stationary mounds which take months of back breaking turning.

​However this is not the case with a rolling composter! This compact, light and fun way compost can see you create compost in only 12 weeks with its easy oxygenating rolling system. You simply put all the waste ingredients in and make sure you roll it often which can also make for fun exercise!

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Rolling compost bin

Robot lawnmower

If there is one consistent job that nearly every gardener has to do its mow the lawn. The repetitive process of mowing the lawn can make it rather laborious at the best of times. Even if your gardener friend has everything they probably will not have a robot lawn mower!

​ Even though they are an expensive choice you can justify the time it will save is priceless! In future instead of buying more gifts just spend the time you have saved them together! Robot lawn mowers cut at a high frequency actually improving the quality of the lawn over time.

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Robot lawn mower

Digital soil tester

Even the most serious of gardeners do not always have a firm method for testing their garden soil. Traditionally gardeners will test their soil once with an old fashioned soil testing kit. The thing is with soil quality and acidity is it is always changing over time!

​With this cool garden gadget your gardener friend can test their soil multiple times at the touch of the button. The digital soil tester will also allow them to test all the different areas of their garden whenever they desire. This is a truly amazing gift for gardeners that have everything.

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Digital soil tester

Solitary bee hotel

Most gardeners are passionate about a healthy environment and increasing their gardens biodiversity. With much publication in recent years on the declining populations of pollinators many are concerned about local bees. Solitary bees can both pollinate and consume garden pests.

​The best way to make them stick around is by installing a solitary bee hotel. Even though gardeners care about the environment many are still yet to put up bee nesting sites. For this reason they make a great gift for gardeners that already have everything.
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Solitary bee hotel

Gardeners skin care hamper

Gardeners are always exposing themselves to the elements and the vigour’s of outside activity. The combination of wind, rain, sun, soil and cold can leave gardeners skin exhausted and worn.

​Most outside types take this in their stride but what better way to show them your care than a gardeners skin care hamper. These delightful little hampers are a very original gardening gift and available on Amazon. 
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Gardeners skin care hamper

Multi tool sharpener

One of the things that surprise people about gardening is just how many tools they need! Constant pruning, cutting, grafting hoeing and hedge trimming can leave gardeners tools in need of a revamp.
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It is surprising therefore that most gardeners that have everything do not have a multi tool sharpener. This makes these the perfect gift for gardeners who have everything. 
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Multi tool sharper

Mobile potting bench

Gardeners love to sow seeds and carry out delicate potting tasks in a secure comfortable and organised work station. The problem is many potting areas can become cluttered with garden tools and other shed storage.

​ Inside potting areas can end up harbouring decay and disease over time also. This makes this mobile wheel able potting table is a great gift! This handy potting station can be wheeled outside to where ever work is to be carried out. If it’s a sunny day why be stuck inside when they can carry out potting up in the sunshine!

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Mobile potting bench

Down to earth gardening wisdom

One thing about being a gardener is you will never actually learn everything! The subject is just so broad! As well as giving your gardener friend a gift for a sunny day it is also great make use of cold winter days also.
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Monty Don is an English gardener who has many years experience in gardening in all its forms from across the globe. His ‘Down to earth gardening Wisdom’ is a great read for gardeners new and experienced. It even makes a great gift for gardeners who have everything.
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Down to Earth: Monty Don

Vertical green wall planter

Every gardener loves to maximise space in their garden. Gardeners love to maximise impact and find new and exciting ways to bring interest to their plot. This makes a vertical green wall planter a perfect gift for your gardening friend.

​Green walls are a relatively new concept in greening urban spaces. In gardens they can be used to green up dull areas providing colour and even herbs to courtyard gardens. Green wall planters being unusual are perfect for gardeners who already have everything.

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Vertical green wall planter

Gardening tool set

Being an experienced gardener usually means having many different tools and equipment. Over the years gardening tools need replacing and some become lost or damaged.

​A great way to treat a gardener that already has everything is to renew what they already have with something better! For this reason a cool new gardening tool set can be a valued gift for a gardener.

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Gardening tool set

Funny garden sign

One of the things gardeners pride themselves on is a light hearted approach to life and a good sense of humour. Things that make the garden more fun and entertaining for others are a great way to look for gifts.

​Especially if they already have everything a typical gardener has. This funny garden sign is one of many that can make a great gift.

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Funny garden sign

Bonsai growing kit

Gardeners are always trying to expand their horizons and try growing new things. This is especially the case with novelty horticultural pursuits like Bonsai.

​Bonsai is an ancient Asian art of growing trees with confined roots so they grow into a miniature fashion with a large form. Bonsai can be a very rewarding and exciting hobby for gardeners. This unusual pursuit will make a perfect gift for gardeners that have everything.

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Bonsai growing kit

Paper pot maker

Gardeners being lovers of the environment are always looking for ways reduce the use of plastic. With much awareness of the damage plastic is doing to our food chain alternatives are always being sought. This combined with a need for more recycling makes these paper pot makers the perfect gift. This is especially so for gardeners that uses plastic pots.
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Paper Pot maker

Herb aero garden

Gardeners love to work outside and very good at making use of every nook and cranny of the garden. Having said this gardener’s are always trying to work around the extremes of the weather.

​For this reason gardeners appreciate gifts which allow them to continue their hobby inside the house. This makes this Herb aero garden a great gift for gardeners that always have everything.
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Aerogarden herb grower

 Electric propagator

Every gardener will tell you the most magical thing about gardening is putting a seed in the soil and watching it come to life. This joyful wonder is usually confined to only spring and summer time. This electric propagator will give a gardener the ability to grow seeds earlier in the season or any time of year
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Electric propagator

Novelty seed collection kit

Gardeners love to push the boundaries and try new things especially if it involves the exotic and the unusual. Seed kits can be a great way for gardeners to try new varieties of plants they have never tried before.

​Gardeners can become set in their ways when it comes to growing plants. Novelty seed collection kits can make great gifts for gardeners who have everything already.

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Herb garden growing kit

Pop up greenhouse

Greenhouses are a fantastic way to start off seeds and grow on young plants. This is especially so in early spring when there is still overnight frosts.

​Large greenhouses can take up a lot of space and are quite an investment. This makes this handy small pop up greenhouse a useful novelty in the garden. This may make a handy gift for a gardener especially if they have a small garden.

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Pop up green house

Cupboard cold frame

During those early spring days when the mornings are still cold is when the gardener needs as much shelter for young plants. Gardeners like to get young seedlings growing well early on in the season so they can extend the growing season. This cupboard cold frame allows the gardener to stack seed trays methodically while keeping out pests as well as cold air.
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Cupboard coldframe 

Outside digital thermometer

Keeping an eye on day and night time temperatures can allow the gardener to learn more about their microclimate. This digital garden gadget can come in surprisingly useful when planning what to plant where.

​Locate frost pockets and the warmest zones in your garden with this fantastic external digital thermometer. Even gardeners that seem to have everything rarely own one of these cool gizmos.

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Garden digital thermometer

Orangutan ornament

Garden ornaments have been exciting in adding interest to outside spaces for thousands of years. These representations of nature and the human form can be an amazing and memorable gift.
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This is especially so when you are completely devoid of new gardening ideas for a new gift. Few people do not love orangutans and apes have an ability to help us to imagine our species at balance with nature. This beautiful specimen would become a much loved part of any garden.

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Orangutan Garden ornament

Bat box

Bats are becoming an ever rarer species in our towns and gardens. One of the main reasons for this is a reduction in perfect roosting sites. Old buildings and dead trees where they prefer to roost are becoming more and more uncommon.

​This means the need for artificial roosting sites and bat boxes are at an all time high. Bats are fantastic predators to watch and help keep pests at bay in the garden. This bat roosting box will make a great gift for a gardener that already seems to have everything.

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Bat box

Hanging garden seat
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Every now and then a gardener needs to relax. Gardening is a very physically active activity and sometimes gardeners need to be persuaded to simply take a break. Make sure your gardener friend sits back, has a cup of tea and relaxes with this hanging garden seat.

​The seat comes with its own comfortable enclosed area which will block out cold winds and keep out the mid day sun. Make sure your gardener friend swings around aimlessly every now and again with this fun gift for gardeners.

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Hanging garden seat

Japanese lantern

There is nothing more beautiful than an outside space illuminated at night by lights. This traditional and elegant Japanese lantern will be a perfect gift for gardeners who have everything. If they have a Japanese garden theme or some other style this lantern would look great in any garden.
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Japanese Lantern 

Wildlife game camera

Gardeners are usually fascinated by nature and even more interested in the nature that stalks their garden at night. Although a little off the subject of gardening this digital game camera can enable the gardener to survey his plot for garden pests or just for a general interest in local wildlife.

​This camera can take image or video and film and photo day or night. A wildlife game camera can be the perfect gift for gardeners who have everything.

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Game camera

Wormery

Gardening has so many side shoot activities and functional related hobbies. It is difficult to not include such activities in a brainstorm for gardening gifts. This is especially the case when a gardener friend already has so much gardening gear.

​Wormeries are the next step up from conventional composting. Wormeries allow the gardener to add organic material to the top of the chamber and make rich compost in a matter of weeks. These super garden worms can be bought online and are the perfect way for the gardener to make quick compost.

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Garden wormery

Metal detector

Metal detecting can come across as a very niche past time. So much so that many would ask why would a gardener want one? The thing is with gardeners is they become so in tune with their gardens they are always curious of what may hide under their feet!

​A metal detector is a great new way for a gardener to explore what is under their ground. It may be the case they have lost something metallic in the garden and may have a good chance of rediscovering something!
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Metal detector

Garden igloo

This rather striking garden structure could be the ultimate way for your gardening friend to experience the garden. The igloo can be used as a greenhouse in summer or a tea room in winter.

​The igloo allows the gardener to enjoy the beauty of the outside while they are in a warm cosy environment. It may be a bit of an extravagance but is the perfect memorable gift for gardeners who have everything.

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Garden Igloo

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1 Comment
Steve
4/2/2021 10:25:58 am

Biggest load of tat I've ever seen. Not very green suggestions are they!

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    Paul Nicolaides is a Landscape architect and garden builder with over 30 years experience in designing, building and maintaining gardens. Contemplating just how important garden space is for nature and recreation he created 'Cool Garden Gadgets' to explore the best gadgets for enhancing outside spaces. From outdoor dining ideas to the latest garden technology we break it down for you here.  

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