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1/15/2019

100 gifts for gardeners

Gardens have brought people joy from the very beginning of human civilisation. Their naturalistic qualities make us feel calm and tranquil helping to reduce stress. We have a lot to thank the gardeners in our lives for who keep them flourishing all year round.

Gifts for gardeners show that we care and helps keep their enthusiasm burning bright! Our gardens are associated with relaxation, leisure and happy times spent with family and friends. Although time enjoyed in the garden is highly valued unpredictable weather makes such quality time a rarity for most.

Sow and grow box

Gardeners hand care essentials

Funny gardening sign

Gardening tool case

Gardeners are the heroes of our outside spaces. Come rain or shine they work the land year round so we can enjoy the garden when the weather is fine. Gardeners are the keepers of our gardens and sacrifice their comfort so we can enjoy those memorable summer occasions.

Hence it is our duty to reward our gardening friends with some extraordinary gifts to show them we care. This has inspired us to write this comprehensive article of top 100 gifts for gardeners!

Bonsai tree starter kit

Bee Hotel

Gifts for gardeners are fantastic for people who already work the land and enjoy the vigour’s of gardening. Gifts for gardeners can also encourage others to take up gardening or begin to spend more time outside in the fresh air.

In recent decades the onset of advanced technology and digital entertainment has resulted in spending less time outside. Endless days of television, social media and gaming have led to whole generations adopting a more sedentary lifestyle. Can some well placed gifts for gardeners help to reverse this trend?

Pruning gift set

Gardeners troubles mug

Gardening is very much a very popular activity with millions of people actively gardening across the globe. The vigorous physical activity of gardening helps to burn calories and keeps us fit.

This activity can burn up to six hundred calories in a single hour! Gardening for prolonged periods releases endorphins into the bloodstream making gardeners feel positive and euphoric! This is why gardeners are always smiling and upbeat about life!

Paper pot maker

Vegetable harvesting trug set

Much research has been done on the benefits of natural environments on mental health and well being. Garden environments can make us feel more relaxed and positive about the world around us.

Hence gifts for gardeners are not just a good idea for existing gardeners but also to encourage others to garden. For this reason Cool Garden Gadgets has put together the top selection of 100 gifts for gardeners in history! Enjoy!

Aerogarden herb grower

Funky propagator set

Propagation gifts for gardeners

Propagation is one of the most rewarding processes in gardening and requires great skill. Propagation is the process of sowing seeds into soil in a controlled environment which is optimal for growing young plants. The aim of propagation is to germinate seedlings and raise them to be robust young plants ready to plant outside. Propagation can be executed in the spring to raise plants ready for when the last frosts have ended.

Propagation is usually carried out in specially designed propagators. Propagators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some propagators are electrically heated and some are simply heated by the warmth of the sun. These make fantastic gifts for gardeners especially when combined with seed collection gift sets. We have put together some of our favourites down below.

Stewart Propagator

Electric window seal propagator

Sponge multi cell propagator

Rainbow cell propagator

Potting gifts for gardeners

Potting up is a process carried out after successful germination and propagation. This part of gardening takes great skill and patience to master. Potting up commonly involves separating large seedlings into individual pots to grow into larger plants. During this process much care is needed not to damage the roots and replace soil around them without damage.

Once this is complete the young plants are watered and preferably placed in a greenhouse. Because potting up takes a lot of care and skill it is best carried out on a satisfactory potting work surface or tray. These are easily obtainable from retailers and make great gifts for gardeners. We have put a selection of these below.

Potting pots

Potting table

Potting up tray

Potting desk

Gift box sets for gardeners

Although buying gifts for gardeners may seem like a rather simple task there are some pitfalls that can sabotage the buyer. Gardening being such a broad spectrum of niche disciplines and activities means not all gardening products will make good gifts for every gardener. When deciding on gifts for gardeners try to identify what type of gardening they prefer.

Do they like growing exotic fruits? Do they like to keep bonsai’s? There are however some very universal gifts for gardeners which are usually successful whoever the gardener. Gardening gift boxes and garden hampers appeal to a wide audience and generally make good gifts for gardeners.

Vegetable seed box gift

Psychedelic salad kit

Bonsai trio kit

Gourmet flower kit

Greenhouse gifts for gardeners

Greenhouse gardening or growing under cover is extremely popular among gardeners for many reasons. Greenhouses and polytunnels allow the gardener to start growing much earlier in the season.

This is because the warm light atmosphere inside protects young plants from cold nights and late frosts. This allows gardeners to start seedlings off even earlier in the year giving plants more time to establish and thrive.

These benefits of extra warmth and light also means that plants can grow later into winter. This extended season means greenhouse gardeners can crop more later on into the year.

This is especially useful when growing exotic fruits such as Chillies and Aubergines. There are many accessories that can make greenhouse gardening very exciting these can make good gifts for gardeners. Why not check out some of these below.

Pop up greenhouse

Greenhouse veg trug

Outside digital Thermometer

Cupboard coldframe

Skin care gifts for gardeners

As much as gardeners love vigorous activity and outside conditions gardening can take its toll, especially on the skin. During the summer months gardeners are exposed to hours of the suns powerful UV rays. This can leave gardeners skin burned, sore and irritable.

Hours of working the garden with hand tools can mean that the hands suffer from much abrasive action to the skin. Gardeners are a tough breed and these problems never usually faze them.

A great skin care gift however is the perfect way to show your gardening friend you care. There are a few gardening skin care gift sets which make truly awesome gifts for gardeners. We have put a selection of these below.

Gardeners glove set

Trio gardeners hand cream

Gardeners hedgerow tin

Gardeners skin care selection

Weeding gifts for gardeners

There is not a single gardener on the planet that has not had the delight of removing weeds from their garden. Weeds are one of the gardener’s worst nightmares as they are persistent and stubborn.

Weeds are nature’s way of taking over new ground in a process called natural succession. Weeds are usually very deep rooted or prolific self seeders meaning they are extremely difficult to eradicate.

Deep rooted weeds snap off easily leaving behind the root. This means within a week the weed has grown back. Self seeding weeds are cleared only for them to grow back in a couple of weeks.

This means no matter how many times the gardener weeds they will have to do it over and over again. Thankfully there are now many weeding gadgets which make the job much easier. These weeding gadgets make great gifts for gardeners! We have grouped our favourite together here.

Weed puller

Thermal weeder

Brush weeder

Gas weed burner

Composting gifts for gardeners

Composting is a very popular gardening activity which involves recycling organic waste via decomposition. The conditions are created to encourage microscopic life to thrive breaking down dead garden material. This process results in the formation of perfect garden fertiliser in the form of compost.

Compost is a dark, fertile soil like substance which is perfect for growing plants and conditioning the soil. In order to compost successfully it is recommended to obtain an effective garden composter. These come in the form of garden gadgets such as compost tumblers rollers and bins. Composting products can make great gifts for gardeners. Check out some of these below.

Compost roller

Compost tumbler

Composting tin

Wormery

Ornamental gifts for gardeners

Ornaments are popular in gardens across the world with a dramatic array of depictions and styles. Most commonly in history landscape ornaments would take on the human form.

This can be seen in the classical statues of ancient China, Rome and Greece. Garden ornaments and statues can personify our own tastes and belief systems. There are religious garden ornaments which can act as shrines or focal points in the garden.

Garden ornaments do not just have to reflect animals and people. Ornaments can depict mythical beasts, abstract sculpture or even modern art. There are more humorous examples of garden statues including garden gnomes and bathing frogs. Ornaments are a bit of fun expression in the garden and can make interesting gifts for gardeners. We have chosen some of our favourites below.

Peacock ornament

Buddha ornament

Orangutan ornament

Heron garden ornament

Relaxing gifts for gardeners

Gardening is generally a physically challenging past time requiring hard work in all weathers and conditions. It is this strenuous physical activity which is required to keep the garden in the best condition.

Gardeners will tell you it is the physical activity which keeps them in shape and feeling great! Gardening has been found to be extremely effective exercise. Gardening can burn anywhere between 300-500 calories per hour depending on intensity.

With all this exercise it is important that gardeners sit back and relax every now and then. After a whole year of digging, pruning, mowing, tidying, planting and composting it is important they enjoy the fruits of their labour. What better way for them to relax than in the garden on a bright summer’s day. We have compiled a perfect selection of relaxing gifts for gardeners below.

Hanging garden seat

Lazy spa hot tub

Garden rocking chair

Garden hammock

Hobby craft gifts for gardeners

Gardens are fantastic spaces where anything goes. Not subject to the same constraints and limitations of the home gardens provide spaces of unlimited potential. Garden owners can plan their patch in any way they see fit. This gives the gardener the opportunity to pursue any extra past time they wish within the garden.

If the gardener develops a love for pottery or woodwork they can build their own work space. Gardens give the opportunity to develop a whole range of new hobbies, crafts and skills. These can come in a wide array of subjects and disciplines. Some of these hobby crafts can realise great gifts for gardeners. We have provided some examples of these here.

Paint your own bird box

Metal detector

Archery set

Paint your own garden gnome

Hi Tec gifts for gardeners

Technology has brought its benefits to mankind in the past few decades but it has also brought some draw backs. Technology has made our life easier and our places of work more efficient. It has brought us multiple sources of entertainment and new ways to keep up with friends.

It has however been blamed for a more sedentary lifestyle and a lack in social development especially in the young. One of the main down sides to technology is it has encouraged more people to stay inside.

Young people are three times more likely to stay indoors than go outside and play in modern times. This has helped an epidemic in childhood obesity and a decrease in mental health. Hi-Tec gifts for gardeners have the potential to encourage aspiring new gardeners outside. Some of these can be extremely entertaining and fun. We have put a few of our favourites here.

Digital soil tester

Digital weather station

Robot mower

Digital irrigation timer

Pest control gifts for gardeners

People who work the land have struggled with pest control since the dawn of time. Ever since mankind has appeared from the depths of the wild wood animals have tried to feed on our crops. This is one of the side effects of mankind clearing miles of wild habitat and replacing it with agriculture. This had led to an age old battle with what we associate as pests.

This battle has continued all the way until the present right up to our back door steps. Garden pests can decimate a season’s worth hard work in a matter of hours. Thankfully today there are some rather effective garden gadgets which can help prevent garden pests. These cool garden gadgets can make excellent gifts for gardeners. We have put together some of our favourites here.

Scare crow

Robot scare crow

Ultrasonic pest repeller

Slug trap

Digging gifts for gardeners

Digging is a universal gardening activity which has been practiced since the dawn of agriculture. There are very good reasons why gardeners dig over the soil every season. Digging allows oxygen to enter into the soil. This helps to alleviate garden compaction and produce a light fluffy texture.

Digging allows gardeners to add nutrients and improve drainage leading to optimal growing conditions. Digging the soil in this matter leads to a well oxygenated, fertile, light soil which allows plant roots to spread far and wide.

Working the soil in this manner is second nature to the gardener but it is not the easiest of gardening jobs. Digging is one of the most physically challenging parts of gardening but there are ways to make it easier. There are many digging tools and gadgets some of which make ideal gifts for gardeners. We have placed a selection of these below.

Digging hoe

Long handled spade

Digging auger

Garden tiller

Patio gifts for gardeners

There is no other part of the garden quite like the patio. Patios give us an outside transitional zone between the garden and the home. Their flat, even surface allow us to place garden furnishings which make the garden as comfortable as the living room.

Garden patios are usually situated in the places of the garden that receive the most sunshine. This means that patios are one of the first places people venture out in times of good weather.

The warm, sun trap patios provide enable gardeners to grow warm loving plants and even exotic fruits! Patios are the perfect garden environment for parties and social events. For this reason there are many garden gadgets and products which make great gifts for gardeners. We have put together some examples of our favourites here.

Japanese lantern

Patio planter

Patio pressure washer

Real flame patio heater

Harvesting gifts for gardeners

Harvesting is a time of plenty in the garden which spans a period of time towards the end of the growing season. Harvest time is especially relevant to gardeners which grow fruit and vegetables.

Vegetable gardeners work hard throughout the growing season nurturing their crops to achieve the very best for harvest. Harvesting is such an important time of the calendar as it represents a time of plenty and celebration.

It is no surprise that most cultures across the globe celebrate harvest festivals of some kind. In the vegetable garden harvest does not have to be confined to late summer. Crops such as parsnips, leeks carrots, beetroot and potatoes can be left in the ground for picking during winter. Products focused around gardening harvests make great gifts for gardeners we have put together some of the best here.

Sussex trug

Garden air dryer

Apple storage rack

Cider press

Wildlife gifts for gardeners

Wildlife in the garden can be a joy to many providing hours of entertainment and joy. One reason people love wildlife so much is it represents life forms not bound by the human economic entrapments of life.

Wildlife is wild, free and resilient. It is usually an indicator of a healthy environment and brings interest to the garden. For years wildlife has not been encouraged by horticulture as wildlife generally means pests.

In recent years however gardeners have come to realise that garden wildlife if kept in ecological balance can help the gardener. If gardeners apply measures to protect plants and provide wildlife zones man and beast can live together in harmony.

Wildlife zones can be enhanced by habitat boosters such as nesting boxes and insect hotels. These boosters can make excellent gifts for gardeners! Check out our selection here.

Bat box

Insect hotel

Hedgehog & Mammal home

Wildlife game camera

Bird watching gifts for gardeners

Birds are a pleasure to watch and live alongside in the garden. Birds help to keep garden pests at bay and dazzle us with aerobatic manoeuvres, colours and birdsong. In recent decades a reduction in natural habitat has meant a crash in the bird population. This has been an extremely depressing situation for most people provoking a huge effort to save our garden birds.

This had led to an explosion in the sale of winter bird food, nesting boxes and feeding stations. Due to many gardens now encouraging birds to feed and nest some populations are recovering. Not only are bird’s great to have around they can provide hours of enjoyment and bird watching. Bird boxes and feeders can make great gifts for gardeners, we have placed some of the best below.

Window bird feeder

Bird watching starter kit

Bird box camera

Bird feeding station

Cooking gifts for gardeners

It there is one pleasure other than gardening that summer brings it is endless summer dinner parties and cool barbecues. There is nothing better than getting together with friends for delicious outside food and drink. Such delights have been enjoyed by Mediterranean’s for thousands of years.

There is nothing more delightful than spending time outside with friends with good food and drink. The smell of freshly cooked meat and vegetables on hot coals creates an atmosphere of anticipation!

The waft of deliciously scented smoke with aromas of lamb, chicken and pork seem too good to wait until summer. Cooking outside however does not have to be just restricted to typical garden barbecues. Pizza ovens, rotisserie grills, garden smokers even tandoori ovens make great cooking gadgets for the garden. These can make excellent gifts for gardeners; why not check out our selection below.

Herb cutting scissors

Charcoal smoker

Pizza oven

Tripod and cooking pot

Lawn care gifts for gardeners

The perfect lawn is a desire of many gardeners. These living, breathing, lush green carpets are perfect for a multitude of varying garden events and activities.

Garden lawns are the perfect outside surface as they are so multi use especially in the summer time. Garden lawns are reasonably cheap and easy to install and maintain. Unlike many garden surfaces which are impermeable lawns absorb rainwater improving drainage.

Most garden surfaces lack any ecological value at all while lawns provide dense habitat for many insects and invertebrates. Many gardeners are endlessly seeking the perfect ‘cricket green standard’ garden lawn. To obtain this standard lawns are manicured with various green keeping regimes and gadgets. Some of these can make good gifts for gardeners; check out some of these here.

Lawn aeration spikes

Lawn scarifier

Easy spreader

Yard force robot mower

Funny gifts for gardeners

If there is one thing we all love about gardeners it is their light hearted approach to life. Many people say that this is due to all the fresh air and this may not be far from the truth. Much research has shown that having access to naturalistic environments has a positive effect on our lives. Green spaces and nature have been shown to reduce stress and boost mental well being.

In addition to this gardening requires much physical effort and vigorous exercise. Physical exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream making us feel euphoric and positive. This means when finding the perfect gifts for gardeners we can capitalise on these facts. Gardeners love to laugh so we have put below some fantastic funny gifts for gardeners.

Funny gardening mug

Funny zombie garden ornament

Nibble my bits bird feeder

Funny gardening T shirt

Novelty gifts for gardeners

Gardening is certainly not for the faint hearted! It takes hours of physical exercise, patience and knowledge to become an effective gardener. The good thing about gardeners is they take all this in their stride. The reason for this is gardeners always have a positive outlook on life. This is because they are excited by the simple pleasures in the world. These simple pleasures usually stem from the free delights that nature provides.

Due to gardeners positive outlook they are always open minded and receptive to new ideas. This also includes trying new things and embracing the extraordinary. This open minded approach is even more potent when it comes to time in the garden.

Hence when searching for gifts for gardeners it is always fun to find something a little bit more novelty. There are hundreds of potential novelty gifts for gardeners following many different themes. We have put a few of the best below.

Zombie garden gnome

Extra hot chilly growing gift box

Weather proof melon bean bag seat

Bigfoot ornament

Educational gifts for gardeners

Gardeners are the great self teachers of the world. Not only do gardeners spend long hours researching their subject they also have to practically test that knowledge. Due to every garden having different soils and climates gardeners have to adapt everything they learn. This makes them exceptionally good scientific observers. Gardeners have the ability to funnel academic research and physically test it within their own environment.

This continuous process makes gardeners critical thinkers and very successful at what they do. Because of this gardeners are always interested to research the methods of others in their trade. With an open and critical mind they explore the world of gardening ever sharpening their expertise. For this reason they love books making them interesting gifts for gardeners. Gardening books are always well received and we have put some popular titles down below.

Encyclopedia of gardening

Down to earth gardening wisdom

Encyclopedia of garden design

How garden for new gardeners

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Unique gardening gifts

Gardening is a past time enjoyed by millions of people across the world. Not only is gardening fun it is good for our health. For this reason all forms of gardening should be encouraged! What better way to do this than giving unique gardening gifts to our fellow man?

The fundamental process of working the soil and nurturing nature’s plants is something man has done for millennia. It was mankind’s love of cultivating plants and manipulating the landscape which led to the first civilisations. Over a period of the past ten thousand years our manipulation of plant life and the domestication of wild animals have led to an explosion in our population.

Bonsai growing kit

Multi coloured hanging pots

It is no wonder that humans are sill drawn to the practice of clearing wild ground and planting rows of delicious crops. This process seems to be instinctive to our nature and represents our rise from hunter gatherer societies. These activities are manifested in gardens every day across the land with thousands of hectares of well manicured garden landscapes.

In the past thirty years an explosion in technology has meant a reduction in outside activity especially within the young population. Social media and digital forms of entertainment have all contributed to an accelerated sedentary lifestyle. This has been linked to a rising trend of obesity, and mental illness throughout the population.

Gardening hand tool set

Chestnut mushroom growing kit

Many schemes and initiatives have found that gardening is a powerful tool in battling these negative symptoms of modern living. Interacting with natural environments has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mental well being.

Vigorous physical exercise which gardening encourages has been shown to increase fitness and also enhance mood. Gardening is an activity which can reverse the negative symptoms of modern living.

For these reasons gardening should be encouraged at every opportunity. Unique gardening gifts encourage existing gardeners to explore new themes and can provoke non gardeners to take up the hobby. Cool Garden Gadgets have put together a comprehensive selection of unique gardening gifts on the market here.

Herb cutting scissors

Cacti growing kit

Unique gardening gifts for propagation

One of the most fundamental and exciting parts of gardening is planting a seed, giving it everything it needs and waiting for it to sprout. For those who have never experienced such a delight it has to be said they are missing out. There is something about the germination of new life and the nurturing of that life which is extremely rewarding for the human spirit.

Germinating and propagating seedlings is a big part of gardening. Seedlings are grown on until they are big enough to endure outside conditions. Propagators can make unique gardening gifts with many different types to choose from. We have put together a selection of these here.

Electric propagator

Stewart electric propagator

Sponge propagator

Rainbow pot propagator

Gardening gifts for growing under cover

Growing under cover whether it is in a greenhouse, polytunnel or cold frame provides huge benefits to the gardener. These undercover growing environments allow the gardener to start growing plants much earlier in the season than if they just grew outside.

This main benefit is also realised at the end of the season prolonging the growing year by up to three months. This can allow for extra cropping time and rearing cropping vegetables for the spring.

Growing under cover in greenhouse structures is effective because the glass or plastic structure trap heat and retain it. This creates a light, warm and humid growing area perfect for raising plants.

Another benefit of this type of growing is the gardener can grow much more exotic species. Growing undercover products can make very unique gardening gifts and spike the gardener’s enthusiasm whatever the time of year.

Walk in greenhouse

Cold frame cupboard

Pop up greenhouse

6x4 Greenhouse

Unique gardening gift boxes

Sometimes the best way for you to show your gardener friend you care is to buy them a compact and unique gardening gift. One of the best ways to do this is look for a suitable gardening gift box or garden hamper.

There are many different types of these ranging from growing exotic seeds to gardener skin care sets. These are easy to wrap and always very affordable, we have put together a selection of great gardening gift boxes here, they make very unique gardening gifts.

Seed box gift set

Psychedelic salad kit

Gardeners hamper

Edible flower kit

Gardening gifts for the greenhouse

Greenhouses are a joy to all who owns them! Many gardeners aspire to owning their own greenhouse and they are ideal for a number of horticultural endeavours. Firstly greenhouses are fantastic for the germination and propagation of seeds. They have the added benefit of wide shelving systems which makes it very easy to organise young plants.

Greenhouse shelving is also very useful for keeping young plants away from slugs. Shelving makes it much easier to organise seedlings especially when doing successional sowings throughout the growing season. There are many gadgets and gizmos which can be bought for the greenhouse gardener. From lights, to heaters to digital atmospheric monitors these all make unique gardening gifts.

Greenhouse lights

Outdoor thermometer

Greenhouse window

Potting table

Unique gardening gifts for lawn care

A perfect garden lawn is the aspiration of many across the country. A good quality garden lawn has become somewhat of a status symbol over the years. There is much neighbourly competition for the most even and greenest garden patch. In recent years there has been much desire for a low maintenance alternative to garden lawns.

This has seen the rise of the artificial lawn. These can be successful for some garden situations but are inferior in many ways to a real living breathing lawn. Many gardeners who are into creating the perfect lawn will tell you it’s a labour of love. There are many lawn care products which make rather unique gardening gifts. Check out some of our favourites below.

Shoe aeration spikes

Scarifier

Yard force robot lawn mower

Lawn spreader

Unique gardening gifts for irrigation

Water in the garden can become a conundrum for some gardeners throughout the season. Many gardens over years of human traffic have become very compacted. This results in soil which no longer responds to moisture content effectively.

Gardens with these issues are dry and cracked in summer and water logged in winter. One of the first solutions to this problem is to improve the soils structure so it accepts more water. The second solution is to allow a method of gradual water absorption in summer.

The best way to achieve this is to install some sort of irrigation system these can be both simple and more Hi Tec. Either way products which assist garden irrigation can make unique gifts for gardeners.

Irrigation kit

Watering spikes

Garden sprinkler

Pink metal watering can

Unique gardening gifts for digging

All gardeners are familiar with the process of digging. Digging loosens the soil particles allowing in oxygen and improving drainage. Digging allows the gardener to add extra organic matter and more nutrients which can lead to a perfect loamy and loose structure. This is ideal for the roots of plants to run through the soil acquiring moisture and the minerals they need to be healthy.

There are a wide variety of digging and soil conditioning gadgets on the market. From rotavators to augers and digging hoes these can make very unique gifts for gardeners.

Auger

Digging hoe

Digging pic

Electric garden tiller

Gardening gifts for weeding

Weeding is not always the favourite job of the gardener it is however one of the most crucial. Weeds are relentless in their goal to colonise all bare ground and compete out all other surrounding plants. Most weeds are nature’s way of colonising new ground evoking a progressive system called natural succession. Weeds are simply aggressive wild plants which fill an ecological niche.

If we wish to win the battle against weeds we need to spend time hoeing them off and pulling them out. This can be very monotonous and hard work at the best of times. The good thing is today there are many garden gadgets which make weeding easy and sometimes even fun! These weeding gadgets can make very useful and unique gardening gifts. Check out some of these below.

Weed puller

Patio weeder

Thermal weeder

Weed burner

Unique gardening gifts for composting

Composting is the process of decomposing dead or dying organic matter in the garden. The constant process of new growth and removing dead plants makes composting second nature to most gardeners.

Composting however is not as simple as piling up masses of garden material and hoping for the best. In order to compost effectively materials should be evenly graded. This means it is best to shred down twigs and branches to smaller pieces for faster decomposition.

Composters should also aim to add both green materials and woody materials. This will give the compost the correct texture and prevent it all turning to a fowl smelling sludge. Composting is easier when you have the correct equipment for the job. Composting gadgets can make productive and unique gifts for gardeners.

Composting roller

Composting bag

Wooden composter

Wormery

Unique gardening gifts for pest control

Although gardeners try to work with the natural world as much as possible sometimes nature has different ideas. Pests have always been major problems for gardeners especially in the height of the growing season. Tender flowers, vegetables and young plants make tasty snacks for a whole manner of garden wildlife.

Insects, slugs, snails, birds and small mammals will all gorge themselves on the gardener’s hard work if given a chance. Most gardeners accept that this is just a part of gardening and nature running its course.

It is vital however that the gardener puts measures in place to control pests in their plots. There are many products and gadgets which can help reduce pests in the garden. Some can make rather unique gardening gifts. Check out some of our favourite below.

Scare crow

Slug trap

Ultrasonic pest repeller

Robot scarecrow

Gardening gifts for vegetable gardeners

Vegetable gardening is one type of gardening which requires hours of dedication and skill. The price for many is fresh, organic vegetables harvested straight from the back doorstep. Many supermarket vegetable varieties are specifically bred to enhance their shelf life qualities. This is better for big business but unfortunately does nothing for the taste.

Those who grow their own vegetables will tell you there is no comparison when it comes to taste. Vegetable gardeners know their soil and growing conditions. This means they have piece of mind knowing their food is not covered in potentially harmful chemicals.

There are many products which can help or encourage people to try vegetable gardening. These make unique gardening gifts and who knows, you may get some fresh produce in return!

Potato grow bags

Vegetable gardener trug set

Raised planter

Wacky tomato kit

Unique gardening gifts for wildlife gardeners

Wildlife is sometimes thought of as the enemy of the gardener but this isn’t always the case. Mammals and birds can attempt to feast on our prized plants and vegetables but really it comes down to how gardeners plan their patch. A few decades back we would smother our gardens in insecticides and pesticides to get rid of garden pests.

The problem with this method was the chemicals would kill indiscriminately. This led to many beneficial species which eat pests also being wiped out. This led to huge swarms of pest species as a result of ecological imbalance.

Todays gardeners are much wiser to the idea of keeping a natural balance and enjoy sharing the garden with diverse wildlife. There are many habitat boosters and products which help to encourage wildlife to the garden. These can be very unique gardening gifts. We have put a selection of our favourites below.

Solitary bee hive

Bat box

Bird box camera

Insect hotel

Unique gardening gifts for pruning

Whatever type of horticulture your gardening friends practice you can be sure that they will have to prune at some point. Pruning requires cutting plant material because it is either dead or detrimental to a specific outcome or aesthetic. Pruning can be carried out to encourage prolific fruiting or flowers or simply to keep foliage in check.

There are many different pruning techniques and methods which gardeners carry out throughout the season. There are a number of pruning shears and gadgets which can make unique gardening gifts.

Pruning knife

Briers secateurs

Loppers

Pruning saw

Unique gardening gifts for skin care

If there is one part of a gardeners anatomy that takes a beating for sure it is the skin. In summer the skin takes much of the suns UV rays which can burn and blister. In winter time cold winds can dry out the skin causing sore irritable skin and cracked lips.

Most of all gardeners’ hands are subject to abrasive actions constantly. One of the best ways to treat your gardener friends is to give them something that sooths and protect your skin. There are many great skin care products on the market some specifically for gardeners. These can make very unique gardening gifts!

Gardening skin care essentials

Trio of gardeners skin care cream

Gardeners hand care gift set

Gardeners relax and renew tin

Unique gardening signs

Gardeners love to make their mark on the land especially around their own beloved garden. One of the ways gardeners love to express themselves in their little piece of paradise is to mount some garden signs.

Garden signs can either reveal funny gardening quotes or they can have personalised messages. Gardening signs can make very unique gifts for gardeners why not check out some of these below.

Garden sign

Weeds for sale sign

Butterflies garden sign

Wet my plants garden sign

Educational gardening gifts

Most gardeners will tell you that when it comes to gardening you will never know everything there is to know. Gardening is such a diverse and knowledgeable subject matter that even after a lifetime of experience the gardener is still learning new things. This is one of the reasons so many are attracted to this captivating past time.

Most gardening knowledge is a combination of research and personal learning through trial and error. Every now and then a gardener is forced to do some extra research or quite simply the weather is too bad to be outside.

In these situations there is nothing like a captivating book on the subject. Books make fantastic gardening gifts and ones that can be enjoyed whatever the weather. We have put together a selection of our favourite here.

Encyclopedia of gardening

Down to earth

How to garden

Gardening month by month

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Great gifts for gardeners

1/13/2019

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Great gifts for gardeners

There are very few past times which require the same level of passionate enthusiasm and physical vigour than gardening. Gardening is an occupation sought by people who have a love of nurturing the wonders of nature.

Great joy is drawn from hours of assessing, planning and working the land to create a blissful paradise of colourful blooms and fresh produce. This is before you have even considered buying them many of the great gifts for gardeners.

Gardening tool kit

Boozy gardeners kit

Many non gardeners are often perplexed by the gardener’s ability to remain enthusiastic to their cause. Long cold winters and damp, windy days make gardening a challenge at the best of times. It has been stated regularly that gardening is certainly not for the faint hearted. Having said that Gardeners always seem to be extremely happy and excitable!

In recent times we have come to realise just how good gardening is for our health for a number of reasons. Gardening requires a large amount of vigorous physical effort which burns many calories and helps keep us fit.

In modern times we are experiencing record numbers of obesity and an epidemic of diseases relating to sedentary lifestyles. Gardening can burn 400 calories per hour meaning just 2 hours a day could see very positive physical benefits.

Gardeners Hand essentials

Bonsai trio kit

Many studies have shown that interacting with naturalistic environments outside on a regular basis can be extremely positive for our mental well being. Modern living has forced us to live within four walls segregated from the joys of nature.

It is no wonder mental health problems are at an all time high. These problems never seem to affect gardeners! Gardening combines physical fitness with positive mental conditioning through interacting with nature.

Whether you already have a gardener friend or someone you think could benefit from gardening why not consider getting them a great gardening gift? Do you plan to get a person you love started in gardening? Are you trying to keep existing gardener friends enthusiasm burning?

Great gifts for gardeners are an excellent choice which will be appreciated every time. Cool Garden Gadgets have put together some of our favourite great gifts for gardeners here!

Ladybird gift box

Extra hot chilly growing kit

Great gift boxes for gardeners

A great way to treat your gardener friend is to buy a simple, compact gift which will wet their appetite for growing. Gardener gift sets and gift boxes make really great gifts for gardeners! There are a number of popular themes for these.

A common gift set theme is a seed collection to be grown. This can contain a selection of the world’s 'hottest chillies' or 'biggest pumpkins' or even growing your own bonsai. There are also many types of gift hampers for gardeners which also make great gifts for gardeners.

Gardening gift hamper

Herb garden kit

Pink oyster grow kit

Wacky tomato kit

Great skin care gifts for gardeners

Although gardening is an extremely beneficial occupation it does take its toll on some parts of the body. One of these is the gardener’s skin, in summer the gardener is subject to hours of ultra-violet rays. Sunlight in small amounts is good but after a long season a gardener’s skin can need some extra care.

Without doubt gardener’s hands are one of the most used parts of their body. Their hands are continuously exposed to abrasive actions and dirt. For this reason skin care products can make great gifts for gardeners. Why not check out some of our favourite below?

Gardeners relax tin

Gardeners sos tin

Gardeners hand cream set

Gardeners hand cream trio

Great gifts for growing under cover

Growing under cover is raising tender or exotic plants in a cold frame, polytunnel or greenhouse. Growing undercover is extremely useful for growing small plants to maturity inside before the spring frosts can get to them. Growing under cover gives the gardener a head start to the season and allows them to even crop some vegetables in winter.

Greenhouses also allow the gardener the ability to grow exotic crops like aubergines and peppers. Products that help you grow undercover make great gifts for gardeners. We have put together a selection of these below.

Mini pop up greenhouse

Cupboard cold frame

Greenhouse heater

Potting table

Great propagation gifts for gardeners

In gardening propagation involves germinating seeds and growing them in a stable environment until young plants are strong enough to be planted on. This process is common in gardening whether growing vegetables, plants for foliage or flowers. Most propagation takes place in plastic propagators which provide a shallow soil medium for seedlings to get started.

The atmosphere of the propagator is made of domed glass or plastic which lets light in and retains heat. This light, warm and moist environment is perfect for seeds to germinate and young plants to get started. Propagators can be heated by the sun on a window ledge or can be electrically heated. Propagators make really great gifts for gardeners check out some of the best below.

Propagation starter kit

Essentials propagator

Electric propagator

Rooting sponge propagation kit

Great digging gifts for gardeners

Digging is a fundamental part of gardening. Digging the soil every year ensures the ground becomes broken up and aerated. Digging allows the gardener to add nutrients and loosens its structure so roots can spread far and wide. Digging has been one of the factors which have scared people off the idea of gardening.

Digging takes some getting used to but can become a rewarding process! The vigorous physical activity of gardening helps to keep gardeners in great physical condition. This physical activity releases endorphins in the body making gardeners feel euphoric and positive.

Working the soil and watching plants grow well as a result is a very rewarding part of the gardener’s year. This is why digging gadgets make great gifts for gardeners.

Planting hoe

Micro shovel

Digging fork

Gardening hand tool set

Great educational gifts for gardeners

It takes years of experience to become a prolific gardener with enough knowledge to operate a successful plot. Most gardeners will tell you however ‘you will never know everything there is to know about gardening’ this is why gardeners never stop longing for new knowledge!

Most gardeners learn the trade by themselves implementing hours of trial and error to find out what works in their conditions. Every gardens soils and climates are different; gardening is more about what works well on your plot and refining your skills based on this.

Gardeners by their very nature are always trying out new things and experimenting with new plants. For this reason gardening books make great gifts for gardeners. We have put together some leading titles here.

Encyclopedia of gardening

Down to earth gardening wisdom

How to garden for beginners

Gardening month by month

Great composting gifts for gardeners

Composting is a great way for gardeners to recycle nutrients and add fertility to their growing areas. For many the quest of making the perfect compost can become an obsession. Composting in principle is easy. You simply have to pile together dead, organic matter with enough oxygen and moisture for microscopic life to break it down.

The issue can be that in order to make well graded, good quality compost the correct ratios of green to woody material must be added. Not only that the waste particles should be evenly graded to ensure a fine compost which forms relatively quickly.

There are many composting gadgets available such as tumblers and rollers. Many of these make great gifts for gardeners. We have put some of these below.

Rolling composting bin

Compost tumbler

Wormery

Composting tin

Great Pruning gifts for gardeners

Pruning is a very important part of keeping a garden neat and growing in check. How much pruning a gardener does depends on how many trees, bushes and plants they have growing throughout the garden. Most gardens have some sort of vegetation with most gardeners having to carry out regular pruning tasks.

The most common type of pruning is hedge trimming. Hedges are very popular as they provide effective green barriers and boundaries to our properties. Pruning however is not just about removing excess vegetation, in many ways pruning is a fine art to the gardener.

Certain methods of pruning plants can enable more productive flowering and fruit production. There are many different pruning tools on the market and they make great gifts for gardeners.

Pruning saw

Loppers

Pruning knife

Secateurs

Great pest control gifts for gardeners

For as long as mankind has worked the soil he has had pests. Pest are not actually doing anything wrong they are simply trying to access food where ever they can for the least amount of effort.

All gardeners have to battle against pests of some sorts. The most common pests to the gardener are slugs and snails. These slimy little critters eat lush plants down to the ground wiping out whole beds in a single night.

Gardeners not only have to cope with slugs and snails there are many other creatures that like the taste of their hard work. Birds, rabbits and deer will also feast on garden plants making pest control vital for the gardener. There are many different pest control methods and gadgets which make great gifts for gardeners.

Garden scare crow

Slug trap

Ultrasonic garden pest repeller

Robot scare crow

Great harvesting gifts for gardeners

Harvesting is the best time for a gardener! Harvest time could be when gardener’s flowers are in bloom but typically harvest is collection time for vegetable gardeners. Vegetable gardeners work hard all year tilling the soil and growing on young plants in the hope they will eventually crop and provide a banquet.

If you have never tasted home grown vegetables then you have simply missed out! Vegetable gardeners are used to the fresh taste of organically grown food which is far superior to that of the supermarket. This makes harvesting products and gadgets great gifts for gardeners whatever the season!

Harvesting trug

Cider press

Preserve starter kit

Harvest air dryer

Funny gifts for gardeners

If there is one thing that separates gardening from other hobbies it is the great sense of humour of its pursuers. It takes a special personality to be successful at gardening. Continuous trial and error means a gardener is destined to experience a lot of failure. Sometimes a whole seasons worth of work can be destroyed in a matter of minutes.

This patient resolve of the gardener is testament to their light hearted approach to life. The truth is gardeners enjoy being outside surrounded by nature so much that nothing else fazes them. This is why funny gifts and witty signs can make great gifts for gardeners who love to smile inside and out.

Nibble my bits bird feeder

Funny gardening sign

Funny therapy sign

Zombie garden gnome

Great container gifts for gardeners

Pots and containers give the gardener the ability to grow things where they would not normally be able to grow. Pots can allow gardeners to take advantage of warm microclimates created by patio areas or the walls of buildings. This means gardeners can grow more exotic plants than what is typically grown in the local vicinity.

Pots can also be taken inside during winter meaning warm climate plants can be grown in much colder climates. There are many different styles, sizes and shapes of pots which can make great gifts for gardeners. Check out some of our favourite below.

Tuscan aged pot

Hanging balcony pots

Green wall planting pockets

Humming bird

Great Hi-Tec gifts for gardeners

Technology is often thought of something which we find in our homes but more and more technology is finding its way into the garden. Modern gadgets and gizmos have made day to day life easier in and around the home.

There are also many tech products that make our gardens easier to manage and more fun places to be. We have put together a selection of these cool garden gadgets below, they make great gifts for gardeners also!

Soil tester

Digital weather station

Worx landroid

Hydroponic herb grower

Great gifts for vegetable gardeners

Vegetable gardeners love fresh organic vegetables and the great outdoors! It is this combination which makes vegetable gardeners some of the fittest and healthiest people on earth. Not only is fresh, organic fruit and vegetables good for us but the process of growing your own food is good for your health.

The physical exercise of digging over vegetable beds and tending crops is great exercise and helps develop a robust body. Working with plants and natural materials has also been shown to reduce stress and improve mental well being. It is no wonder vegetable gardeners are a happy bunch! Why not consider giving your gardening friends a vegetable growing themed gift?

Vegetable gardener calendar

Vegetable gardeners mug

Vegetable gardener gift trug

Vegetable planter

Great gifts for wildlife gardeners

Nothing makes the garden more magical than seeing it teeming with all sorts of wildlife. Bird’s mammals and insects indicate a healthy garden environment. For many years gardeners tried to get rid of wildlife from the garden believing wild creatures were simply pests. Some wildlife can feed on gardener’s plants and vegetables but others actually eat the pests and keep their numbers in check naturally.

It is this modern understanding of ecological balance which has led to many gardeners now trying to encourage wildlife. By keeping parts of our gardens less neat and tidy you can keep some places were creatures can shelter.

By planting plants which look good but also provide food can be an effective strategy. There are now many garden habit boosters on the market which make great gifts for gardeners. Insect hotels, hedgehog homes, bat boxes and bird feeders are all great ways to encourage wildlife to the garden.

Solitary bee hive

Insect hotel

Bird box camera

Wildlife motion activated camera

Great lawn care gifts for gardeners

Garden lawns are a fantastic living, lush, green carpet which allows for multiple activities and functions. Not only are lawns good for activities they assist in the drainage of our gardens in times of heavy rain. Creating the perfect garden lawn has become an obsession for many people! Every year proud lawn keepers can be seen mowing, edging, weeding, feeding, scarifying and aerating.

Keeping the perfect garden lawn is a challenge and a labour of love. There is a wide range of garden tools and gadgets dedicated just to the pursuit of the perfect lawn. Some of these cool garden gadgets make great gifts for gardeners at any time of the year.

Lawn aeration shoe spikes

Scarifier

Lawn aerator

Robot lawn mower

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Gifts for garden lovers

1/12/2019

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Gifts for garden lovers

Those of us lucky enough to have a garden will tell you they are a small slice of paradise! Gardens are places where we can exercise, socialise, cook, eat and drink when the weather is fine. This means those special, occasional gifts for garden lovers are always easy to find.

Bonsai tree kit

Window bird feeder

It is important we encourage Gardens allow us to exercise our creative flair giving us freedom to create pretty much any landscape type we wish. This is why so many people love their garden more than any other part of the home. Gardens allow our creativity and imaginations to thrive which is a welcome delight in today’s stressful world.

Naturalistic garden environments have been shown to reduce stress, improve our focus and enhance our well being. Gardens give us the simple delights of bird song, wildlife encounters and thriving plant communities. It has been stressed that mankind did not evolve in towns and our inner spirit longs for the simple pleasures gardens can provide. It is important to encourage our outside loving friends with great gifts for garden lovers.

Melon outdoor bean bag

Bushnell game camera

Gardens give us the opportunity for vigorous activities such as gardening. Gardening is an activity which enhances the joys of the outside. This can allow us to grow floral displays, amazing foliage and delicious vegetables. It is no surprise there are millions of garden lovers across the planet today.

An extra benefit of having garden lover friends is they are rather easy to find gifts for garden lovers on those special occasions. Whether your friend loves gardening or just spending time outside on the patio, gifts for garden lovers always make a great choice.

Motion sensor solar lights

Garden glow patio heater

Patio gifts for garden lovers

Patios give us a comfortable, level area free from dirt to sit and enjoy the garden. Patios usually built with decorate paving stones and gravels give us a transitional zone between our home and nature. It is common place to situate the patio into a situation where it collects the warmth of the sun. This makes the patio a fantastic place to eat, drink, relax and play.

Patios give us the opportunity for numerous garden pursuits and activities. Hot summer days means we can invite the family for barbecues and garden parties. The flat surface of patios mean we can also play sports such as table tennis.

During garden social events the patio can become a hub for games and showing off cool garden gadgets. Why not check out our selection of patio gizmos which make great gifts for garden lovers.

Garden rocking chair

Peacock garden ornament

Petrol patio pressure washer

Garden storage cupboard

Entertainment gifts for garden lovers

Garden lovers need no encouragement to get outside and enjoy the garden. Most people however are not as enthusiastic about the great outdoors. From the conditioning of modern living many people are apprehensive about going outside into garden spaces.

Urban living has made many of us cushioned from natural environments. Being exposed to the weather, vigorous exercise and wild environments is something which has slowly dwindled in most modern urbanites.

It is these vigour’s of the outside which are extremely vital for our mental and physical health. This is why it is imortant to encourage our friends and family into the garden as much as possible. There are so many gadgets which bring communal entertainment to the outside. These make exceptionally great gifts for garden lovers. Why not check out our selection below.

Outdoor television projector screen

Rock speaker

Giant jenga

Outdoor dominoes

Cooking gifts for garden lovers

When the weather finally starts to get better and the days get longer there is nothing like the excitement of outside cooking. There is nothing more appetising than the smell of smoky aromatic meats being cooked over hot charcoal. Cooking in the garden creates a theatrical focal point and a hive of excitement!

What better way to entertain your friends and family than with an outside dinner party. These do not just have to be typical barbecue type cooking either! There are many other great ways to prepare food in the garden. Wood fired ovens, smokers and pizza ovens are just some of the great cooking gifts for garden lovers. Check some of these out below!

Outdoor pizza oven

Garden charcoal smoker

Rotisserie barbecue grill

Barbecue oven grill

Relaxing gifts for garden lovers

If there is one thing most garden lovers love to do it is relax! Gardens and outside environments have a very calming effect on the soul. Small natural occurrences such as feeling the gentle breeze or watching a butterfly dance brings emotions of peace.

Nature helps us relax by reminding us there is more to life than just work, bills and stress. Even though most gardens are fairly relaxing places to be there are some extra things you can implement to make them even more blissful. These things can be hanging furniture, sun loungers or even outside speakers to play relaxing tunes.

Garden hot tub

Hanging tree hammock

Garden hammock

Wind chimes

Sporting gifts for garden lovers

One of the best things about the garden is it provides much more open space than in the house. This means gardens provide the potential for more fun, challenging and sporting type activities. With recent advances in technology digital types of entertainment have become the new norm. The problem with this is more physically challenging activities are becoming less common.

With modern day obesity, heart disease and diabetes at a record time high gardens can give us the opportunity for a healthier lifestyle. Sporting games such as badminton, volleyball and Frisbee are just some of the fun sports we can play in our gardens. Some of these sporting games make great gifts for garden lovers.

Badminton garden set

punch bag boxing set

Boules set

Rounders set

Lighting gifts for garden lovers

Lighting in the garden can fulfil a multitude of different functions and create a varied array of effects. Lighting can provide the ability to highlight a certain focal point or feature of interest. A series of garden lights in succession can accentuate a corridor or lead the eye to a specific feature.

Today there are so many options when it comes to installing garden lights around your garden. Recent advances in technology mean the need for mains power from the home is no longer necessary. Solar powered lights have revolutionised the way in which we power our gardens.

Both mains power and solar lighting can come in a vast array of styles and types. We have put together a selection of some of the best here.

Japanese solar lantern

Solar flame torch lights

Solar LED garden lights

Moroccan candle lantern

Hi Tec gifts for garden lovers

There is nothing more exciting than when modern technology meets the garden. Technology has now reached every corner of our lives creating new ways to solve problems and save our time. With so much technology integrated into the home it is quite refreshing to have it in the garden helping us with tasks and providing entertainment.

There are so many interest and exciting technology gadgets and gizmos for the garden. From robot scare crows to outside speakers and entertainment systems. Why not check out some of these cool garden gadgets below, they make fantastic gifts for garden lovers.

Bluetooth garden lights speakers

Soil tester

Digital weather station

Levitating bonsai

Ornament gifts for garden lovers

Garden ornaments come in a wide array of shapes styles and themes. Ornaments and statues go back in history all the way to the ancient Chinese dynasties. More familiar historical examples of these come from Ancient Rome and Greece. Many of these statues represent the human, physical form and are still very popular to this day.

Classical statues and human sculpture are just some of the great garden ornaments available today. Garden ornaments can represent animals, mythical beasts and even fall into the category of modern art. Why not check out some of our favourite examples here.

Heron ornament

Pair of lions statue

Buddha garden ornament

Orangutan ornament

Wildlife gifts for garden lovers

In modern times excessive human development and urbanisation of wild habitats has resulted in a dramatic reduction in wildlife. Many loved wild species such as birds and small mammals have dramatically reduced in number forced to live within small pockets of habitat. Wildlife needs three fundamental things to survive; food, shelter and water.

Many of our gardens could provide all three of these elements with very small interventions. Wildlife brings interest, drama and even pest control to the garden making them more fulfilling places to be. We have put together some of our favourite wildlife gifts for garden lovers here.

Artistic Insect hotel

Bat box

Wildlife camera

Hedgehog care pack

Bird watching gifts for garden lovers

Bird watching is not just an activity enjoyed by hard core enthusiasts but also everyday people from the comfort of their own home. Watching birds can be a fulfilling experience bringing joy and reducing stress. Watching all sorts of beautiful bird life can remind us that life is delicate and beautiful.

Birds have been reducing in number over the past 30 years! There are however some ways of encouraging birds into your garden. By providing food, water and nesting opportunities you can encourage birds and enjoy hours of delightful bird watching from your living room.

Bird boxes, bird feeders and feeding tables are just some of the great products you can install to encourage more birds to your garden.

Bird box camera

Wall bird bath & feeder

Bird feeding station

Bird feeding table

Lawn care gifts for garden lovers

The perfect lawn is an ambition of many when it comes to the ideal garden. Garden lawns are one of the most common garden surfaces and there is a good reason for this. Lawns are easy and cheap to create providing a soft, colourful, living, multi-use surface. Lawns are perfect to host garden games or sports as well as picnics or simply just sunbathing.

In order to create the perfect garden lawn certain elements must be in optimal alignment. Moisture content, sunlight and soil type all have to be perfect to ensure the best possible garden lawn. There are many cool garden gadgets which can help keep your lawn in perfect condition. We have made a selection of our favourites here.

Lawn aeration shoe spikes

Flymo robot lawn mower

Scarifier

Easy spreader

Gardening gifts for garden lovers

Gardening is the single most popular garden activity across the globe. It comprises of landscape improvements, maintenance functions with the growing of favoured plant species for food or aesthetic qualities.

Gardening can be an extremely rewarding past time working with nature to create beautiful outside spaces. Gardening has been shown to be very positive for both mental and physical health.

The vigorous, physical activity which gardening provokes makes it easy for gardeners to stay in great shape. Interacting with nature has been shown to relieve stress and enhance mental well being. Gardening gifts for garden lovers can come in all sorts of shapes and types. We have put together some of our favourite here.

Gardening tool set

Aero garden kitchen herb grower

Garden propagator

Pop up greenhouse

Propagating gifts for garden lovers

One of the most rewarding parts about gardening is the germination of seeds and creating new life! This almost spiritual process can inject suspense and excitement into your life with the joys of experimenting with new plants. Propagation was one of the mankind’s first milestones moving from hunters to farmers.

Propagation consists of germinating the seeds and carefully rearing young plants until they are strong enough to survive on their own. This process can be extremely good for the soul and is particularly common place in vegetable gardening. This makes propagation gifts for gardeners extremely effective on special occasions. We have listed some of the best here.

Essentials propagator

Quad propagator

Funky propagator

40 cell propagator

Pruning gifts for garden lovers

Pruning is an essential part of keeping the garden in check. Most gardens will very quickly get out of control if plants are left to their own devices especially during the growing season. Trees and shrubs are the most usual candidates for needing regular pruning. Pruning however does not just fall under one small category.

The most common type of pruning is hedge cutting and keeping vegetation in check. Other types of pruning include pruning for fruiting and flowering. This can involve allowing sunlight into the centre of the plants or pruning back to a previous years woody stems. Whatever the type of pruning required we have put together some of the best gadgets for the job here.

Garden knife

Pruning saw

Briers secateurs

Spear & Jackson Loppers

Weeding gifts for garden lovers

Weeding is one of the gardener’s least favourite jobs in the garden. Deep rooted weeds like dandelions usually snap off before you can pull out the long root.

Most weeds can be removed only for them to re-grow a couple of weeks later! Weeds are nature’s way of covering new ground. This means they are extremely aggressive when competing with other plants and usually the ones we wish to keep.

Traditionally gardeners have just had to except that weeding is one of those chores that just needs to be endured. Most gardeners have consoled themselves with the fact that at least weeds give you good material in which to compost.

There are many new and exciting garden gadgets which make weeding much easier and even fun! This makes weeding gadgets great gifts for garden lovers. We have put together a selection of these below.

Weed puller

Patio weeder

Thermal garden weeder

Weed burner

Garden gift boxes for garden lovers

Sometimes you just need a quick, simple and affordable gift for your gardener friend. Garden gift boxes and hampers are great ways to show your garden loving friend you care. From seed collections to growing your own bonsai kits these all make great gifts for garden lovers. Check out some of the most exciting below.

Cocktail garden kit

Wine grow kit

Pink oyster growing kit

Chilli pepper growing kit

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Gardening Tools for Beginners

1/10/2019

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Gardening tools for beginners

Gardening is an extremely rewarding past time which involves working with natural, living materials within the landscape. The best way to start gardening is to acquire some great gardening tools for beginners.

Gardening can be quite simply defined by ‘working the land’ for a preferred outcome. Some gardeners prefer to grow large borders of varying plants and shrubs to create beautiful displays. These flower borders use plants colours, textures and seasonal interest to create fantastic aesthetics.

This type of gardening is one of the most common in many homes across the land.

Secateurs

Gardening hand tool set

Gardening for this kind of effect takes many years of practice and knowledge to execute well. Most people new to gardening will undergo a steep learning curve. Experienced gardeners will tell you the best way to learn is to get started. Sometimes having some good gardening tools ideal for beginners is a great start.

Another great movement in the gardening world which starts people on their gardening journey is vegetable gardening. With generations of people concerned about the planet it is no wonder they are becoming more ecologically conscious.

Garden tool organiser rack

Bulb planter

Usually this comes down to recognition of what our individual impact on the planet is. This can be directly or indirectly through the food we consume and choices we make. One of the best ways to reduce our impact on the planet is to eat less meat and grow our own vegetables.

Social movements such as veganism have propelled many thousands of the younger generation into vegetable gardening. This has meant every year there are many new people taking up the hobby of vegetable gardening.

Ecological awareness and an appreciation of organic produce without the use of chemicals is one allure to gardening. There are however many reasons that new beginners get the gardening bug every year.

Gardening kneeler

Ladies glove and pruner set

The process of gardening requires vigorous physical activity which increases fitness and burns many calories. Such physical activity releases endorphins which make you feel fantastic.

Many studies show being surrounded by natural outside environments has a very positive effect on our mental well being. It is no surprise therefore that every year thousands of people flock to gardening. The best way to get started is to get some very useful gardening tools for beginners.

Cool Garden Gadgets have put together our comprehensive selection of best gardening tools for beginners below.

Gardening apron

Tidying garden grab

Propagation gardening tools for beginners

One of the first steps to becoming a gardener is germinating a raising the type of plants you would like to grow. This process is called propagation and is extremely rewarding and fun to do.

Most beginners to gardening have a preference of the type of plants they wish to grow. Some new gardeners wish to grow beautiful flowers for maximum colour. Some like exotic looking plants and some love the idea of fruits and vegetables.

Whatever the beginner gardener chooses to grow propagating your own stock is much cheaper and satisfying than buying new plants. One of the best ways to get started propagating is to buy a propagator. Some of these are heated by sunlight alone and some are electrically heated. We have put together a great selection for you below.

Basic propagator

Stewart propagator

Electric propagator

Funky propagation pods

Potting up gardening tools for beginners

Eventually beginners to gardening will get the hang of germinating seeds and growing on young plants. One of the skills they will acquire during this process is timing. Propagating young plants so they don’t outgrow the propagator before it gets warm enough outside is a skill on its own.

They potting up process requires the gardener to carefully separate out young plants and pot them up. Young plants should be potted individually into pots so they can grow into robust plants to be planted out. There are many great gardening tools for beginners which facilitate potting up. We have put together some of the best here.

Potting up table

Potting tray

Potting shelves

Greenhouse gardening tools for beginners

Green house gardening allows the gardener to grow plants all year round. The glass or plastic structure locks in light and heat from the sun. This creates a sheltered and humid environment perfect for growing all types of plants.

During the summer months greenhouses give the opportunity to grow heat loving exotic fruit and vegetables. Plants like chillies, tomatoes and aubergines are easily grown in these sorts of growing environments.

Growing under cover allows gardening beginners to grow a greater variety of plant material. It gives you the opportunity to grow all year and extends the growing season. We have put together some of the best greenhouse gardening tools for beginners below.

Pop up greenhouse

Cupboard Cold frame

Digital greenhouse thermometer

Plastic greenhouse

Gardening hand tools for beginners

One of the first things new gardeners will learn when going about gardening duties is you need to work close to the soil. There are a number of gardening tasks which will require skill and care. Jobs such as planting bulbs, sowing, planting and weeding out unwanted plants need to be done delicately to prevent disturbing plant roots.

For these jobs smaller hand tools such as trowels allow the gardener to get up close and personal. Cool Garden Gadgets has put together a selection of some of the best gardening hand tools for beginners here.

Gardening hand tools

Electric hand shears

Hand tool trio set

Gardening tool set

Gardening digging tools for beginners

Digging is a fundamental part of soil preparation that leads to healthy plant growth. Digging alleviates compaction, allows oxygen to mix with the soil and allows nutrients to enter the soil.

People new to gardening will find digging challenging as it requires strength and stamina. Although digging can be difficult at first the body will soon get used to this great physical exercise.

Digging can burn an amazing 500 calories and hour making it a very rewarding way to exercise. Gardening beginners do not have to do all this digging alone! There are some great garden gadgets and tools which make digging much easier. We have put together some of the best digging tools for beginners below.

Hand auger

Micro spade

Digging hoe

Digging fork

Garden pruning tools for beginners

Most beginner gardeners will associate pruning with cutting trees and over grown hedges. There is more to pruning however that meets the eye. Some flowers and fruits require specific pruning to maximise production in a certain way. This can sometimes involve pruning back to buds on the second or third year wood of the plant.

This kind of pruning requires great knowledge and skill to get right. Fruit trees and vines require special pruning to allow more sunlight and air to access the fruit. Beginner gardeners will need to prune their plants for healthy growth and to prevent disease.

Pruning saw

Loppers

Secateurs and knife pouch

Hedge shears

Garden weeding tools for beginners

Unfortunately weeding is a gardening task which simply must be carried out. In nature during a process called natural succession pioneering plants colonise bare ground. These pioneers or weeds eventually set the conditions right for scrubland and then eventually woodland. All clear ground will eventually turn back to woodland if no weeding is ever carried out.

Weeding is a particularly awkward job for two reasons; Weeds can be extremely deep rooted meaning they are very difficult to pull out to the correct depth to kill them. Usually with deep rooted weeds like dandelion the top snaps off only to re-grow a week later. Weeds are very prolific! After weeding a piece of soil you can guarantee that the weeds will return in a matter of weeks.

This ongoing process does not have to be arduous or difficult. There are some fantastic gardening tools for beginners that make weeding easy and sometimes even fun! We have grouped together some of our favourites here.

Thermal weeder

Patio weed blaster

Wonder weeder

Weed gas burner

Gardening body care tools for beginners

Even though gardening is extremely good for you there is no getting away from the fact that it can be physically challenging. In many ways this is positive as it provides excellent exercise for those that garden regularly.

Beginners to gardening however should ensure that they do not go at it too hard at the start. People who are new to gardening have more chance of injuring themselves than experienced gardeners.

One of the best ways to ensure no injuries when starting out gardening is to wear some protective equipment. There are many things gardeners can buy to protect their back, knees and feet when beginning gardening as a hobby.

Garden kneeler

Knee pads

Ground cushion

Back support

Gardening skin care for beginners

Gardening requires dedication and hard physical effort to warrant great results. Although this process is usually extremely rewarding and good for you it can take its toll on especially on the skin. Hours spent working hard in the garden can expose your skin to excess amounts of the ultra violet rays. This can make skin burned, tired and worn.

One of the most effected parts of our body’s skin is the hands which can become callused, dry and cracked. It is recommended you wear protective gloves when ever gardening for prolonged periods. This is especially relevant to beginner gardeners! Experienced gardeners hands usually adapt over time becoming thicker skinned and more robust than average people.

There are some fantastic skin care products for gardeners which make great gifts, check out some of these below.

Gardeners hand essentials

Gardeners sos tin

Gardeners hand cream set

Gardeners hand care & glove set

Gardening hand protection for beginners

Every gardener will put their hands to the test when gardening. Fortunately there are some great gloves and products you can buy to keep hands in great working order. These are especially good for beginner gardeners. Check out our comprehensive selection down below.

Claw gloves

Briers warm gardening gloves

Arborist Gloves

Cut resistant gloves

Gardening tool sets for beginners

When starting out gardening there is a lot to learn and new horticultural techniques to get used to. Some of the most challenging activities you will find are getting used to new gardening tools. Some of these take time to master and how they are best put into action.

Due to gardening being such a varied and diverse hobby there are so many different tools and variations of them. The best thing to do is experiment with tools to see which ones work for you most effectively. One of the best ways to do this is by acquiring a gardening tool set for beginners. With these you can explore which tools do what and which work best for your needs.

Belt mountable gardening tool pouch.

Gardening selection tool kit

Potable gardening tool set

Gardening tool set

Educational gardening tools for beginners

Gardening requires vast amounts of knowledge and skill to be done effectively. Such attributes can take years of research and trial and error to accumulate. Many gardeners have stated that no matter what type of gardening you are involved in you will never know everything.

This may sound very daunting to someone starting out but it shouldn’t! One of the joys of gardening is learning as you go along and experimenting.

There are some ways new gardeners can expand their knowledge and raise their enthusiasm for gardening. One of the best ways to do this is to get hold of some educational gardening tools for beginners. We have put together a great selection of these below.

Down to earth gardening wisdom

How to garden when you're new to gardening

Encyclopedia of gardening

Gardening throughout the year

Lawn care gardening tools for beginners

Lawns are one of the most common surface types in gardens across the planet. There is good reason why grass lawns are such a popular part of our private gardens. Lawns are cheap and easy to get established providing a living, durable surface. If lawns are damaged in any way they soon grow back and are a lush green colour for most of the year.

Having the perfect garden lawn has become the pursuit of many in modern times. In order to have a happy, healthy lawn however there are some maintenance tasks that should be carried out. New gardeners that wish to have a great lawn should mow regularly, weed, feed, aerate and scarify. We have put together some gardening tools for beginners which will help them achieve the perfect lawn.

Lawn Aerator shoes

Lawn Scarifier

Electric grass strimmer

Flymo robot lawn mower

Tidying gardening tools for beginners

Every now and then gardeners will have to roll their sleeves up and tidy their plot. The continuous process of new growth and dying plants means gardens can become extremely disorderly very quickly. This is especially the case during the fall and autumn time.

Gardening beginners will soon get used to the annual chores of cleaning and tidying the garden. There are many gardening tools for beginners however that will make this process much easier. We have put together some of the best tidying garden gadgets and gizmos here.

Garden waste bag

Gardening tool organiser

Leaf blower vacuum

Plastic garden storage cupboard

Hi Tec gardening tools for beginners

Gardening has become a past time of traditional methods and typical gardening tools. In more recent times however technology has started to intervene into traditional ways of doing things. Technology has given us the chance to make gardening chores easier and faster.

Hi Tec garden gadgets have given us the ability to show off to neighbours and even cut the garden lawn autonomously! Younger beginners are more likely to embrace Hi-Tec ways of getting gardening tasks done more efficiently. We have put together a great selection of Hi Tec gardening tools for beginners here, why not check them out!

Floating pot

Soil tester

Aero garden herb grower

Pruning multi saw

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Cool things for the garden

1/9/2019

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Cool things for the garden

There is no other part of our home that is quite like the garden.
Gardens are connected to nature like no other part of our immediate living environment. Gardens are ever changing with the seasons and patterns of nature. This is what makes them so exciting and captivating!

Garden activities are usually dependent on reasonably fine and dry weather. This makes us particularly enthusiastic about garden activities and cool things for the garden when we can venture outside.

Window bird feeder

Barbecue tool apron

Gardens can host such a vast array of activities and past times depending on how we plan them. Many gardeners choose to dedicate their plot to extensive flower borders and vegetable plots for maximum growing. Gardeners enjoy the annual seasons with the joys and chores that they bring. Gardeners are always looking for ways to work more efficiently and get better results from the year before.

Gardeners therefore are always searching for the next best, cool things for the garden. Gardens don't just have to be the realm of the gardener. Many garden owners love the opportunity to invite nature into their back yard. Gardens can become exceptional places for wildlife with wild meadows and ponds creating a haven for all sorts of creatures.

Metal detector

Key safe rock

Wildlife gardens allow us to view nature from the comfort of our back doors. Wildlife gadgets such as nesting boxes and feeders make really cool things for the garden. Game cameras and night vision scopes can make a wildlife camera man out of any enthusiast.

Gardening and wildlife watching are not the only way to be amazed by our gardens. Most people love to make gardens a simple extension of the home. Usually gardens are designed to allow for a feeling of transition from inside to outside.

Garden hammock

Japanese solar powered lantern

This sets the stage for many living and social activities to be moved into the garden when the weather is fine. Barbecues, sunbathing sports and games are just some of the great activities which can be enjoyed in the garden. Most of these summer activities can inspire us to search for cool things for the yard.

In this article we have listed some of the best cool things for the garden for your family to enjoy this summer and beyond.

Peacock ornament

Moroccan lantern

Cool things for the garden patio

Garden patios are typically a favourite place for people to enjoy the garden. Patios are usually the first place we venture outside when the weather starts to get better. They provide a consistent, level surface free from dirt where we can soak up the atmosphere of the great outdoors.

Garden patios usually host table sets and comfortable seating making them perfect for garden social events. Summer barbecues are the best patios have to offer with freshly cooked food and refreshing drinks. Anticipation of these happy times with family and friends make looking for cool things for the garden even more fun! We have put together a selection of some of the coolest things for the patio here.

Wood fired oven

Patio heater

Wooden garden rocking chair

Patio cooler

Cool things for the garden lawn

It is no wonder that garden lawns are some of the most common landscape types in the developed world. Their tight texture of interwoven grasses creates a soft living carpet which is a perfect surface for multiple outside activities.

Sports such as football and badminton can be enjoyed on the soft durable growing surface. As lawns are a living, breathing surface they can repair themselves when damaged which man made surfaces cannot.

Garden lawns do not just give us a comfortable surface to play and relax they are also good for drainage and wildlife. Garden lawns are also extremely cheap to install and maintain.

For this reason many people obsess about making their very own lawn the best. For this reason it is popular to seek very cool things for the garden lawn. We have thrown together some of the best below.

Scarifier

Shoe spike lawn aerator

Lawn aerator

Flymo robot lawn mower

Cool lighting for the garden

Lighting is one of the most underrated external features with few households reaping the benefit of well placed garden lighting. Outside lighting can highlight garden features and illuminate special focal points. Lighting can create a whole new world to the garden revealing its secrets where there was once darkness.

In the last couple of decades solar lighting and LED technology have improved dramatically. The result has meant there are many Garden lights available which do not require mains electricity.

This can reduce the need for expensive installation costs and underground cables. From ground level up lighters to mountable fairy lights the options are endless. Why not check out some of our favourite below? They make very cool things for the garden.

Solar motion censored light

Solar garden wall light

Portable garden flood light

Solar led uplighters

Cool ornaments for the garden

Garden ornaments can add personalised representations of the things we love and the styles we attempt to enhance. Statues and ornaments have been used throughout history to celebrate icons and worship natural phenomena. They are testament to the truth that people love to project the things we love into the environment which surrounds us.

Common examples of this go back to ancient Rome and Greece. The human form, mythical beasts and natural wonders are celebrated at religious sites and places of social hierarchy. It is therefore no surprise that similar ornaments and sculptures are common sight in our gardens in modern times.

The difference today is garden ornaments can take on a variety of styles and forms. From zombie garden gnomes to elegant metal peacocks these make very cool things for the garden. Why not see our selection below?

Peacock garden ornament

Buddha garden ornament

Orangutan Garden ornament

Ornamental bird bath

Cool garden gnomes for the garden

The humble garden gnome has become idealised across the world with thousands littering our gardens and yards. The idea of garden gnomes formed centuries ago in Germany who modelled them on the mythical wild people of the woods. These wild men were supposed to live underground and would peak between tree branches as people passed through the forest.

It is no surprise that modern garden gnomes have the very same habits of their ancient counterparts. The difference is today garden gnomes have taken on a whole new character of their own. These styles vary from typical Disney type dwarfs to all sorts of weird and wonderful gnomes.

Some of these include bodybuilders, bikers, zombies and even naughty flashing gnomes. It has to be said garden gnomes make exceptionally cool things for the garden. We have placed some of our favourites below.

Rocker gnome

Moonie garden gnome

Ninja garden gnome

Zombie garden gnome

Cool pots for the garden

Pots are a great way to grow plants in places that you would otherwise not be able two. They are a great way to add greenery to a patio without permanently loosing space. Patio pots can benefit from microclimate generated from sheltered sunny spots. These result in being able to grow more exotic plants than what you would usually be able to.

Pots can also accentuate a specific design scheme or garden style. There are hundreds of different shapes colours and sizes to choose from. Plants in pots can be moved inside conservatories every winter.

This enables the gardener to grow very exotic specimens outside in summer. Plants like Citrus and banana can all be grown in pots this way. Check out just some of these cool things for the garden here.

Large Tuscan aged pot

Modern soft round pot

Hanging green wall planter

Hummingbird garden pot

Cool things for the garden wildlife

Wildlife enriches our lives with mystery and wonder. Day to day interactions with animals and birds makes us feel good and can even relieve stress. It is no surprise that millions of humans across the planet own pets. Due to over development and habitat loss wildlife is declining at a fast pace pretty much all over the planet.

Gardens give us the opportunity to do our bit to help save wildlife. Gardens have become a safe refuge for many species of insects, mammals, birds amphibians and reptiles. There are ways of landscaping our gardens providing more food plants and shelter which can help wildlife to thrive.

There are also many wildlife boosters you can add to your garden to make it even more wildlife friendly. Nesting boxes, bird feeders and insect hotels are just some of the cool things for the garden that will enhance wildlife in your garden.

Insect hotel

Bat box

Instant garden pond

Motion detection wildlife camera

Cool things for the garden birds

Garden birds are some of the most favoured creatures that live around our towns and homes. Their vast array of colours and types make them very attractive to look at. Not only that their delicate singing can entertain us throughout the day. Garden birds play an important part in the local ecosystem and help to keep down garden pests.

There are many ways you can encourage more birds into your garden. The best way is to feed the bird’s especially in winter and provide nesting opportunities. There are many cool things for the garden which can help encourage local birds. We have put a selection for you below.

Bird bath and feeder

Bird box cameras

Pest proof bird feeder

Letter box bird box

Cool water features for the garden

Water can bring a new exciting element into the garden. Water can create sound, movement, light and even attract wildlife to the smallest of gardens. Most people think of ponds when it comes to water in the garden.

Ponds can be great garden features with specimen fish or attracting wildlife. There is however some concerns when it comes to safety especially with young children in the garden.

Water features can give you the opportunity to enjoy water without any large water bodies. Water features can come in the form of domes, cascades and waterfalls. These can be made out of virtually any material with lights to create a truly stunning effect. We have put together some of our favourites below.

Serenity water feature

Stone effect cascade water feature

sphere fountain water feature

Milano water feature

Cool games for the garden

Games give us a chance to let our hair down and have fun in the garden. Games are especially great for social occasions when friends and family come together. Games can also act as a good ice breaker when people come together who may not know each other well.

There are many potential great games for the garden. Some of these are extra large versions of already common games and some are a little more novelty. Cool Garden Gadgets have put together some of our most favourite outside games. They make really fun and cool things for the garden.

Giant Jenga

Giant connect 4

Garden Quoits

Garden boules set

Cool sports for the garden

One of the great things about the garden is it gives you the opportunity to engage in activities you simply could not inside. There is much more room outside for bursts of energy and excessive movement. In general there are less delicate objects in the garden that will be broken easily by physical contact.

This gives gardens a great potential for hosting sport! Sports can be great fun as well as being great exercise. There are many great sports that are perfect for a typical back garden or yard. We have put together some of our favourites here.

Spike ball

Rounders set

Badminton set

Croquet set

Cool garden tools

Garden tools give us the ability to carry out outside tasks and makes activities like gardening easier. Garden tools can help us with a wide range of garden improvement and maintenance tasks. Garden tools do not have to be the common, traditional type garden tools can be cool, even weird and wonderful.

In modern times there are a whole range of exciting, useful tools which can make working in your garden a piece of cake. These can make really cool things for the garden, we have put some of our favourites here.

Azada digging tool

Electric garden tiller

Thermal garden weeder

Hedge shears

Cool things for garden relaxation

Gardens give us the opportunity to step out of everyday life’s stresses and concerns. The outside environment combined with nature and vegetation helps to calm the mind and soul. This is especially true in summer when the days are long and the air is warm.

There is nothing like sitting back and relaxing in the afternoon sun or having a drink on a summers evening. There are many garden products and gadgets which can encourage a relaxing, blissful time in the garden. We have put together some of the best relaxing gifts which make cool things for the garden every time.

Garden hot tub

Hanging tree hammock

Garden coffee table set

Garden rocking chair

Cool things for garden parties

If there is one thing that has to be said about gardens, they make a great party! In summer or even in winter gardens can provide the perfect place to chill out and party on into the night. There is no place like the garden to invite friends over and let your hair down.

Gardens very rarely have the unsociable distractions of the home. Televisions, laptops and tablets cannot get in the way of conversation when in the garden. This makes gardens great places for throwing a party. There are so many cool things for the garden that can make parties even more memorable. Check out some of our favourites below.

Garden gazebo

Multi use fire pit

Garden fairy lights

Potable folding garden table

Cool things for garden cooking

Cooking outside is extremely exciting and rewarding. There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh cooking meats and vegetables on a summer evening. The smokey atmosphere fills the garden with appetising smells of anticipation.

Cooking outside can also be very theatrical with barbecues and pizza ovens always being the centre of attention. Why not check out some of our favourite gadgets for garden cooking.

Garden cooker & smoker

Pizza oven

Gas Barbecue

Wood burning stove

Cool things for garden storage

One of the biggest problems gardens face is they can find themselves becoming cluttered. Garden tools, children’s toys and sometimes even household goods find their way into the garden over time. This can erode the gardens attractiveness for relaxing and resting in good weather.

For this reason it is good to invest in some garden storage. There are many great products that can improve your gardens storage effctively. We have grouped together some of our favourite here.

Garden storage cupboard

Garden storage chest

Garden storage bench

Plastic garden storage shed

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Amazing gift ideas for gardeners

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amazing gift ideas for gardeners

Gardening is a hobby embraced by millions of people across the world. Most people no matter what their background or occupation have somebody close to them that is a keen gardener. It is only right therefore that we refresh our palette of amazing gift ideas for gardeners! This makes finding gifts for all those special occasions throughout the year a little easier.

Gardening tool set

Grow your own extra hot chillies

There are many things you may wish to consider when organizing an amazing gift for your gardener friends. Not all gardening is the same with some gardeners pursuing extremely niche pursuits such as growing cacti or self sufficient practices.

To obtain the very best amazing gift ideas for gardeners it’s important that you gain a little knowledge of your gardener’s particular gardening preferences. In this article we have broken down some of the gardening topics to give you as many amazing gift ideas for gardeners as possible.

Bonsai trio kit

Umbrella hat

One of the most popular types of gardening pursued by gardeners is horticultural display. This type of gardening aims to grow flower borders full of floral blooms and seasonal interest.

Most gardeners try to implement this type of gardening in some form. There is much joy to be had from the diverse array of colours and textures this gardening creates. These gardeners love to receive gardening gifts such as gardening books, propagators and garden maintenance gadgets as presents.

Gardeners hand cream

Nibble may bits bird feeder

Another popular type of gardening is vegetable gardening. People today are becoming more aware of environmental issues. Many are also trying to live a healthier lifestyle eating more fruit and vegetables with no industrial chemicals or pesticides.

This has led to an explosion in popularity of vegetable gardening and allotment keeping. These gardeners also love gardening books, cold frames, seed selection boxes and garden hampers. These gardeners are usually passionate about food preparation which excels the potential for greater gift ideas.

Heated propagator

Window seal herb planter

Whatever type of gardening pursued by your gardening friends we hope that this article makes it easier during your search. Gardening is not only fun it is also extremely good for mental and physical health.

We know that gardening gifts accelerate enthusiasm for the past time even further. For this reason we have put together our comprehensive list of amazing gift ideas for gardeners below.

Amazing greenhouse gifts for gardeners

Greenhouses give gardeners a huge advantage in their growing pursuits throughout the gardening calendar. One of the most obvious advantages of having a greenhouse is being able to grow exotic plants, fruits and vegetables.

Some of the common examples of these include Aubergines, Cucumbers, Chillies and Peppers. Greenhouse gardeners also grow unusual crops like lemongrass, ginger, kiwis and melons.

Pop up greenhouse

Potting tray

Not only do greenhouses allow you to grow exotics they also create a longer growing season. They protect from early season frosts and hold on to summer heat well into autumn. This is especially useful for fruit and vegetable growers in temperate climates.

Greenhouses also allow you to grow leafy vegetables in the middle of winter. As well as greenhouses themselves there are some fantastic greenhouse accessories which can be amazing gift ideas for gardeners. We have put together some examples here.

Outdoor digital thermometer

The greenhouse gardeners manual

Amazing gift box ideas for gardeners

Gardeners at first thought are easy to find gifts for as their interests are very distinct. The problem with gardening is it is such a broad subject! There are many niche elements to it making finding the perfect gift a little tricky.

When selecting the perfect gardening gift for a gardener it is good to try and find out what kind of gardening they like.
This will make it much more likely to locate a gift they actually will enjoy. One of the best strategies for finding amazing gift ideas for gardeners is to search for gardening gift sets and hampers.

These always give a broad and exciting allure to most gardeners. We have put together a selection of some of the best here.

Seed box gift set

Peculiar vegetable pack

Bits and bobs garden hamper

Gardeners gift goodie hamper

Skin care gifts for gardeners

If there is one part of the gardeners body that takes the most punishment it has to be the skin. Being exposed to harsh winds can make the skin dry and cracked. Hours of exposure to the suns powerful ultra violet rays can make the skin burned and irritable. The skin that probably takes the most abuse is the hands.

The abrasive effect of hours of tool use combined with being exposed to all weathers can make gardeners hands cracked and sore. For this reason skin care gifts and hampers are amazing gift ideas for gardeners. We have put together a selection of some of the best here.

Gardeners hand care gift set

Hand care duo

Garden hand care essentials

Gardeners skin care SOS tin

Hi-Tec gifts for gardeners

Technology has given us the opportunity to revolutionise our lives in ways we once did not think possible. Technology has given us social media and digital forms of entertainment.

One of the downsides of technology though is it has given us the option of being much more sedentary than we once were in the past. This had lead to rising levels of obesity, heart disease and cancer.

Gardening has been shown to be exceptionally good for our health encouraging hours of vigorous activity. Gardening also exposes us to nature and the fresh air which is great for our mental and emotional well being.

Hi Tec garden gadgets however have given gardeners the ability to enjoy the garden in ways they never knew possible. Tec garden gadgets are amazing gift ideas for gardeners with so much variety to choose from. Check out some of our favourites here.

Petrol wheelbarrow

Soil tester kit

Irrigation Timmer

Wireless Digital weather station

Gifts for vegetable gardeners

Vegetable gardening has always been extremely popular among hard core horticulturists and health enthusiasts. Many people don’t understand why vegetable gardeners spend hours of hard work to grow vegetables which are relatively cheap in stores. The fact is vegetable gardeners enjoy fresh organic produce free from chemicals and which taste so much better than shop bought.

If you have ever tasted vegetables which are home grown then quite simply you have missed out! Not only are the vegetables great quality but the hours spent outside working with nature help develop a healthy body and mind!

Vegetable gardening is an extremely rewarding type of horticulture with many gadgets and products which can make it very productive. These are Amazing gift ideas for gardeners, we has put a selection of our favourite below.

Vegetables gardeners calendar

Head gardener tin

Vegetable gardeners gift basket

Drill hoe

Amazing garden pots

Pots are an excellent garden feature with numerous uses and aesthetics. One of the biggest advantages of pots is they give us the ability to grow plants where we otherwise would not be able to. Pots are great for patios and decks which usually benefit from microclimates of walls and the reflection of the sun.

This means pots give you the opportunity to grow more exotic plants than what you normally would in the soil. Pots also give the gardener the advantage of taking plants inside during the winter.

This allows you to grow oranges, bananas and a whole selection of exotic plants and crops. Pots come in a wide variety of colours, materials, sizes and styles. We have put together a varied selection for you here.

Vertical pocket planter

Half barrel planter

Self watering pot

Balcony pot set

Digging gifts for gardeners

Digging and working the soil is a crucial art of gardening. The continuous process of turning and working the soil encourages a soft, loose, loamy structure. This creates a light fluffy soil which is well drained and full of oxygen. This enables plant roots to spread far and wide acquiring the water and nutrients they need to thrive.

There are many effective ways of digging the garden most of which are good exercise and some which make it a little easier. We have put together a comprehensive selection of some of the best digging gadgets. These can make amazing gift ideas for gardeners at any time of the season.

Digging hoe

Digging glove

Long handled shovel

Kew gardens hand tool set

Tool set gifts for gardeners

If there is one thing that has to be said about gardening it does require a lot of tools. The main reason for this is there are quite simply so many different tasks and techniques which can be implemented. Gardening requires dedication and a lot of trial and error. Some gardeners prefer specific tools for many different functions and many prefer just a handful.

Garden tool gift sets can make amazing gift ideas for gardeners especially new gardeners. They give the gardener an introduction to many different tools so they can find out which works best for them. We have put a selection of these below.

Carbon steel tool set

8 piece digging set

Azada digging tool

Electric garden tiller

Lawn care gifts for gardeners

One of the most typical garden surfaces across the world today is grass lawns. There soft, living surface is straightforward to maintain, looks good and is cheap to install.

The good thing about grass is it will self repair if damaged in anyway. Garden lawns absorb excess storm water and accept it back into the ground naturally. Their soft comfortable surface is perfect for summer pic-nics, garden sports and games.

Many gardeners become very fussy about the appearance of their garden lawn wanting it to be ‘perfect’! This has led to many lawn care products becoming very popular and these are amazing gift ideas for gardeners. Why not give a lawn care gift to your gardening friend?

Lawn aerator

Electric scarifier

Flymo robot lawn mower

Shoe spike lawn aerator

Weeding gifts for gardeners

If there is one gardening job that most gardeners will roll their eyes and grown at its weeding. Weeds cause the gardeners mischief and irritation all summer long with their amazing persistence and stubbornness to accept defeat. Weeds can take over a flower border in a matter of weeks making them extremely difficult to stay on top of.

Traditionally there has been no other ways to combat weeds then to pull them out on your hands and knees. There are however now some fantastic weeding products and gadgets which make weeding much easier. Weeding gadgets are amazing gift ideas for gardeners whatever a gardeners type of gardening.

Gas burner weeder

Thermal weeder

Weed sweeper

Weed puller

Pest control gifts for gardeners

One sticking point with gardening is there are always some garden critters ready to come and destroy your hard work. Human beings have battled such intrusions since the dawn of agriculture. One thing all gardeners must realise is wildlife deserves to live on the earth also.

Gardeners do love to work with nature rather than against it but sometimes the only option is to enlist the help of some cool garden gadgets. These can be amazing gift ideas for gardeners with pest control products dealing with unruly cats or unwanted garden slugs. We have put together a selection of some of the most effective pest control gadgets on the market.

Robot scare crow

Ultrasonic pest deterrent

Slug trap

Garden scare crow

Amazing potting up gifts

A big part of successful gardening is germinating seedlings and growing them on into young, healthy plants. This is usually carried out in late winter so they are ready to plant out in time for spring. Potting up is a rather skilful process requiring the ability to separate out young plants without damaging them in the process.

Large seedlings are usually individually potted up so they can grow into sturdy plants ready for outside conditions. This requires experience to execute and the best way to ensure success is to have a professional potting surface so everything is to hand.

Potting table

Potting tray

Electric propagator

Potting table

Gifts for wildlife gardeners

A big part about enjoying the outside environment is being exposed to wild creatures and the joyful sound of bird song. Wildlife gardening has become extremely popular in the last thirty years due to a sharp decline in familiar wildlife species.

A general ecological awareness in the population has meant people are more likely to want to share their garden with wildlife. Traditionally gardeners have tried their best to discourage wildlife in fear of pests.

In recent years however many gardeners prefer ecological balance encouraging beneficial wildlife which preys on pests. There are now many wildlife habitat products such as nesting boxes and insect hotels. These are amazing gift ideas for gardeners on those special occasions throughout the year. Check out our selection here.

Insect hotel

Nest box camera kit

Hedgehog home

Wildlife motion detection camera

Educational gifts for gardeners

Gardening is one of those disciplines that you will never know completely everything about. There is so much in-depth information even scientific which determines how plants grow and landscapes work. This is why gardeners are always experimenting and trying out new methods and ideas.

Gardeners by their very nature are self educators. Most information and skill gardeners acquire throughout their life is trial and error. Most gardeners have to learn published information and then adapt it for their own gardens specific climate and soil conditions.

Not every day is good enough weather for gardening which makes books amazing gift ideas for gardeners. We have grouped some great titles below.

Encycolopedia of gardening

Encyclopedia of garden design

Monty the complete gardener

Gardening throughout the year

Novelty gift ideas for gardeners

Most gardeners enjoy to work hard in the garden but also like to enjoy themselves once in a while. Gardeners are a light hearted bunch and like to laugh, be social and more importantly show off. The garden is the gardeners pride and joy meaning they love to personalise it with cool novelty objects.

From relaxing hammocks to pop up greenhouses to robot lawn mowers to garden smoker’s gardeners love cool garden gadgets. We have put together a selection of some of these exciting novelty garden gifts. These make amazing gift ideas for gardeners whatever their personality or age.

Garden gnome attack

Funny garden sign

Psychedelic salad kit

Letter bird box

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