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For those women who love gardening, the magnificent nature of green spaces has always been abundantly clear. Today, as the world waits indoors for society to restart, few things feel as special as having a garden. It’s no surprise sales of gardening equipment and vegetable growing supplies have soared during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gardening can be relaxing, entertaining and deeply inspiring. In this turbulent world, it is a privilege. So, treat the one you treasure to a green-fingered gift. There are some superb gardening themed products on the market right now for women of all ages. From skin care hampers for peppy planters to hedgehog houses for wildlife watchers, read our gift guide to find the perfect product. 1. Ladies Gardening Gloves Gift Box
No ‘Queen of the Garden’ is complete without her trusty set of gardening gloves. Whether pruning, planting or picking up yard debris, a pair of thick and flexible gloves is needed for protection.
While it’s true you can get throwaway gloves from almost any supermarket, spending a little more guarantees you a quality pair that will stand the test of time. With a Ladies Gardening Gloves Gift Box, you don’t just get tough gloves made from sturdy leather or canvas, there are other treats too. Many of these gift boxes come with everyday gardening tools such as plant clips, peat pots, netting, seed labels and more. It’s a gift that shows you care about the gardener in your life. 
2. Gardeners Skin care Hamper
Skin care hampers are very popular gardening gifts right now. If the woman in your life is sowing and growing a little more these days, she’ll be washing her hands a lot more.
As we know, extensive hand washing can wreak havoc with the skin. Add to this the risk of prickly thorns, harsh garden chemicals and intensive mowing and you’ve got a recipe for cracked, flaky skin. So, give her the gift of beautiful skin with a Gardeners Skin care Hamper. There are many different types available. We especially like the botanical skin care sets that are themed to evoke wild spaces. Plants like jojoba, jasmine and sweet orange are blended to create intoxicating lotions that rehydrate rough skin. 
3. Floral Watering Can
Gardeners can be sentimental creatures. For many, the tools on their workbenches and in their sheds are so much more than tools. Some have been handed down through the generations.
Others are treasured gifts. The point is, a high-quality gardening gift is likely to enrich your favourite lady’s life for a long time. For example, consider a Floral Watering Can for your next gift. Sure, watering cans do a simple job, but there are some wonderfully artistic versions out there. The various copper, pewter and tin pitchers available are the perfect shabby chic accessory for gardeners who love vintage aesthetics. Look for one with a large capacity that is still lightweight enough to carry about the yard. 
4. Composting Roller
If your gardening gifts for her are, ideally, very practical, a compost roller might be a good option. These composting devices can be quite expensive, but they’re also designed for long term use over many years.
This is no pretty trinket. It’s a special tool to help the eco-friendly gardener in your life increase their green credentials. The way it works is simple. The composting container hangs on a sturdy frame that’s raised off the ground. With a handle or crank lever, the user manually rotates (or ‘tumbles’) the container on its frame to aerate the materials and encourage faster decomposition. It’s designed to be easier than taking a stick and ‘stirring’ the inside of a compost bin. Some of the best compost rollers also have a container for collecting liquid fertiliser tea. 
5. Vegetable Gardening Trug
Trugs make fantastic gardening gifts because they’re practical and pretty. There’s a huge degree of craftsmanship and skill required to make one. Authentic Sussex style trugs are wooden baskets made from coppiced chestnut wood that is hand cleft and shaved. While they’re not all made this way now, they still feel very traditional.
Trugs tend to be much bigger and broader than modern gardening baskets. It makes them perfect for harvesting fruits and vegetables. You can sling a trug basket on one arm and harvest a garden’s worth of produce in a single trip. Many of our favourite trugs are hessian lined to ensure your veggies and flowers have a safe trip to the house. 
6. Gardeners Potting Table
For older gardeners especially, it’s important to minimise time spent bending and kneeling while sowing and planting. The best way to do this is to use a Gardeners Potting Table.
Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, outdoor potting tables provide a dedicated upright space for manual tasks like potting, watering, feeding and labelling. Many of these products (though not all) come with a one-wheeled edge. Being made of lightweight wood – pine, fir wood, acacia, etc – they can be easily lifted and wheeled to important areas of the yard. It enables a gardener to work more efficiently. Rather than carrying sowing supplies across the yard, they can pot on the patio or move their whole workstation close to flowerbeds. 
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7. Gardening Kneeling Pad
Gardening Kneeling Pads are simple products. However, they make particularly great gardening gifts for older people and those with impaired mobility. Anybody can use one they’re not just for older gardeners because they support easier, comfier kneeling in the yard.
They come in very handy for sowing, pruning or fertilising flower beds. The best gardening kneeling pads have memory foam cushions to provide a springy, supportive surface for the knees and thighs. The product you choose should have waterproofing features because, even in good weather, there’s plenty of moisture in the ground. Ideally, it should also have a removable cover so you can keep it dirt and stain free. 
8. Weed Puller
Weed Pullers are another practical gift for older gardeners though they can be useful for growers and planters of all ages. These long devices with a handle at one end and an intimidating looking spike on the other end get directly pushed into the ground.
The user pushes, twists and pulls the device back out to remove a weed from the soil. This can all be done without bending or kneeling because weed pullers are long enough to operate while standing. You’ve just got to make sure you centre the spiked end right over weeds to grab and yank them out. It’s a straightforward tool, but it substantially speeds up summer weeding sessions in the back yard. 
9. Floral Tool Bag
If you’re trying to find attractive gardening gifts for her, why not start with a girly Floral Tool Bag for all her supplies and growing accessories.
There are plenty of gorgeous gardening carry bags available, so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that matches her unique style. The bigger question is, what do you want it to come with? These flowery tool bags often include extras such as pruning scissors, plant twine and, sometimes, full sets of gardening tools. If you know somebody who’s just starting to learn about gardening, a Floral Tool Bag with a basic toolset makes a very thoughtful gift. Our advice is to look for a tool bag with a sturdy handle that is built to last. 
10. Hedgehog Home
Perhaps the nature lover in your life is less fixated with growing vegetables and more passionate about their garden’s wildlife. Or maybe they’re equally excited about both.
There are many different types of gardener out there. For some people, nothing feels better than creating a safe wild space for local critters. Hedgehog homes are, for a start, adorable. They look like mini sheds but their purpose is to provide shelter for your garden’s visitors. Just place the Hedgehog Home wherever you suspect the hedgehogs are travelling. The benefits of an enclosed wooden structure are numerous. The entrance is perfect for hedgehogs but too small for predators. The interior is clean and well ventilated which makes it a good place to shelter, feed and nest. 
11. Encyclopaedia of Garden Design
If you’re struggling to find inspiring gardening gifts, an Encyclopaedia of Garden Design is never a bad idea. The RHS encyclopaedia continues to be one of the most popular and highly regarded. It is updated regularly to ensure it provides contemporary and relevant advice.
This gift is particularly useful for anybody wanting to learn about living spaces and the innovative ways they are created. It includes information on landscaping trends, building and construction guides, tips on managing drainage and patios, suggestions for water features and plenty of beautiful colour photographs. 
12. Grow Your Own Chocolate Flowers
Did you know you can grow chocolate scented flowers? You can, and we bet there’s somebody in your life who’ll be delighted with the challenge. To reiterate, these Grow Your Own Chocolate Flowers kits don’t allow you to grow real chocolate.
However, the flowers they produce have a distinctly chocolaty scent which lots of people find delightful. The kits come with everything you need to grow these plants successfully. They include chocolate flower seeds, all-natural coconut husk pots, plant markers and peat discs that expand in water. There is more than one type of growing kit available. The accessories may vary, but these are the basic bits and pieces you need. 
13. Herb Growing Aerogarden
In the current climate, few gifts are as useful as a Herb Growing Aero Garden. They’re designed to make indoor growing easy and mess free. These devices can be expensive, but that’s because they are very sophisticated.
With an Aero Garden, there’s no need for soil. Plants thrive in a carefully regulated hydroponic container that responsively manages hydration levels, grow lighting, airflow and more. If you want to grow abundant and healthy herbs but you haven’t got a lot of time, space or know-how, this is probably the best way to do it. Herb Growing Aero Gardens require almost no intervention. Just plant your seeds and let the smart device optimise their growing conditions to guarantee a robust herb harvest every time. 
14. Garden Hammock
Worried about the state of the world? Feeling anxious in lockdown? Grab a book, head outdoors and enjoy the sun in a beautifully designed garden hammock.
Many modern hammocks don’t even require a tree branch for hanging anymore. There are lots of freestanding versions on the market. With a freestanding hammock, the fabric sling is suspended from its own frame so you can use it anywhere. They work best when placed on flat ground. Patios and decks are ideal locations for freestanding hammocks. You should have no trouble drifting off to sleep on a sunny afternoon in one of these gently rocking garden beds. 
15. Gardening Body Spa Basket
Sometimes gardening gifts for her are practical and rugged. Other times, they’re all about pampering and enriching. With a Gardening Body Spa Basket, the gift is an opportunity to unwind, relax and wash off the hard work of the day.
After you’ve spent a long afternoon shearing and weeding, it’s time to give back to your body. It’s hard to find a Gardening Body Spa Basket that doesn’t sound delightfully luxurious. However, do shop around to find a product that matches your recipient’s tastes. Some primarily contain bath products. Others include hand lotions and other skin care items. Whatever your choice, spa baskets are a gift that says ‘take a load off.’ 
16. Butterfly Mix Seed Balls
Butterfly Mix Seed Balls are among our all-time favourite gardening gifts for her, him or anybody. They delight in so many ways. Not only do they help gardeners plant beautiful wildflowers, but they also give back to nature.
Butterfly seed balls are tightly compacted balls of specially selected seeds They don’t need to be planted. They are simply tossed onto soil or in a pot and rainwater does the rest. Once naturally watered, wildflowers grow. As the seeds have been specially selected to attract butterflies, gardeners also get to enjoy new visitors. This is truly one of the easiest ways to grow wildflowers and, while you’re doing it, create a safe space for nature. 
17. Cocktail Garden Kit
In recent years, cocktail garden kits have soared in popularity as more people nurture an interest in creating new things at home. Like most DIY growing sets, these cocktail inspired kits are made to be simple and straightforward.
Even somebody who has never gardened before should understand how to use them. The exciting thing about a Cocktail Garden Kit is it includes seeds for the plants commonly used to make cocktails. They include, but are not limited to, blue borage, lime basil, cucamelon, Agastache and more. The kits come with instructions as well as seed packets, plant markers, peat discs and growing pots. 
18. Herb Cutting Scissors
No gardeners potting bench is complete without a pair of Herb Cutting Scissors. These delightfully beefed up scissors make it easy to snip through a whole pot of lemongrass, oregano or basil in one single action.
They can do this effortlessly because they’re four or five (depending on the product) pairs of scissors fixed together. The purpose of doing this is to help you cut through a large mass of herb stalks quickly. Herb Cutting Scissors are a particularly useful tool for gardeners with large outdoor herb gardens that require regular harvesting. Save time and energy to spend on transforming garden herbs into magnificent dishes. 
19. Vertical Wall Planter
For women who garden in very small spaces, every inch is an opportunity. So, add more inches to your yard with a Vertical Wall Planter. These planters are made to be hung or mounted on vertical surfaces.
Most people use their home’s exterior walls but fences, garden sheds and sidings work too. These planters look similar to shoe racks with their rows of square pockets. Gardeners hang the planter on a wall and add small amounts of soil to the pockets. Seeds can then be added. The plants will grow upwards and out of the pockets as they would in a regular pot. The only difference is these ones don’t need floor space. They are felt-lined so the material absorbs and then slowly drains away excess water. 
20. Insect Hotel
The final gift idea on our list is the magnificent Insect Hotel. This is another one of those gardening gifts designed to delight nature lovers. Insect Hotels look similar to solitary bee houses but they tend to be larger with more varied compartments.
The different shaped compartments appeal to different kinds of insects such as ladybirds, butterflies and bees. If positioned in a busy part of the yard at the right time of year, it will appeal to flying insects as a safe space for sheltering and nesting. These miniature bug hotels come in a range of shapes and sizes. Some require a little DIY to get them set up and ready. Others come prepared for hanging on an exterior wall or siding. 
21. Robot lawn mower
If there is one garden job which just never seems to go away it’s mowing. Grass needs on average 14 cuts a year which is quite a reoccurring occurrence throughout the season. This can be rather inconvenient for the lady in your life, particularly if she has more important things to do.
Some of the best gardening gifts for her are the ones that free up her time for other more fun gardening projects. This makes a robot lawn mower the perfect present for lady gardeners. Not only will these cool garden gadgets cut your grass automatically they will actually improve the quality of your lawn. These robots have small spinning blades which cut grass into tiny particles you can’t see. These fertilise the grass and encourage a dense growing habit. Not only will they make you garden look amazing they will give you more time to do the things you love. 
22. Ladies folding secateurs
Punning is a highly skilled garden operation with varying levels of intricacy depending on the time of year and growing stock. Pruning can help to produce the form you want as well as producing flowers and fruit. For gardeners pruning can actually be a quite a therapeutic project allowing for some light hearted time in the garden.
Regardless if the woman in your life is a professional gardener or a weekend amateur these secateurs make the perfect gift. Their easy folding handles make them easy to move around and access when you need them. Not only are they very functional they look really great as well! 
23. Create your own terrarium
Terrariums are effectively a miniature plant growing atmosphere. Typically made of transparent materials such as glass they form a dome with a growing medium at the bottom. A when sunlight enters the terrarium it causes evaporation and precipitation mimicking the earth’s hydraulic cycle.
This creates a self sustaining, warm and moist growing environment. Not only are these fantastic for growing small plant communities they are also a great indoor feature. Terrariums can be decorated with gravels, rocks or twisted wood. They are great for growing mosses, ferns, succulents and many other amazing plants. This makes Terrariums a perfect and interactive gardening gift for her at any time of year. This kit comes with everything she needs to create a living, breathing showpiece of her own. 
24. Electric heated propagator
One of the most exciting parts of gardening is putting seeds in the soil and watching them grow! Germination is quite simply one of the nature’s miracles in action and an essential part of gardening.
Whether your gardener friend is a vegetable grower or someone who likes to grow flowers a propagator makes a great gift! This electric heated propagator allows you to create the perfect warm environment to burst seeds into life! This is extremely useful if you live in a cooler climate and have late frosts in spring. This propagator will give her seedlings a warm place to build up strength before potting on. Whether it is for a birthday, Christmas or just to show you care they make a perfect gardening gift for her. 
25. Lean to Green house
If there is one amazing thing you can do for gardeners it is to help extend their growing season. Without being able to change the weather greenhouses are the perfect ways to achieve this.
Greenhouses capture the suns light and heat up even n the middle of winter. This allows gardeners to grow sooner and later within the gardening season. This lean to greenhouse goes even further making use of the extra shelter and microclimate of the building. Erect this great growing space on a warm sunny wall and the lady gardener in your life will seriously up her game. Not only will she be able to start gardening earlier she will also be able to grow more exotic and tropical plants. 
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The approach of father’s day can be exciting or nerve wracking depending on your ability to devise the perfect gift. Whether the dearest man in your life is a passionate golfer, griller, handyman or chef, one type of product is a guaranteed winner.
Gardening gifts for dad, or for any special guy, are always a fantastic idea because plants and other green things are beneficial in all homes, for all personalities. The gardening gifts and gadgets on our list are primarily designed for those with outdoor spaces. Yet, there are plenty of ways to raise beautiful plants and veggies indoors as well, so you don’t even need a garden to enjoy many of these products. From magical multi tools to seed tins, weeding gadgets, tool belts, growing kits and lots more, when it comes to gardening gifts for him, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for tips on the most brilliant garden gadgets to appear on shelves this summer. 1. Gardening Safety Rigger Boots
Gardening safety rigger boots are a great gift for the serious, heavy duty gardener. These protective boots are designed to be the ultimate protection from outdoor elements.
With an un-crushable steel toe cap, a shock absorbing heel and a slip resistant sole, they provide grip and comfort even in wet, muddy conditions. The best safety rigger boots reach up and around the calves so they protect clothing as efficiently as they do feet, legs and toes. While they can be worn all year round, they’re ideal footwear for winter or for any wet and windy climate. Perhaps it’s time to throw out dad’s old tennis shoes and treat him to a safer shoe for the garden. 
2. Down to Earth: Gardening Wisdom
Monty Don’s ‘Down to Earth: Gardening Wisdom’ is one of our favourite modern books on growing and comes highly recommended by fans of simple, uncomplicated gardening techniques.
Don, who has presented gardening shows on British TV for many years is a self confessed plant-aholic and believes gardening is the key to wellness and happiness. In his book, Don shares advice on mulching, pruning, composting and planting in almost every conceivable circumstance and environment. There are practical, straightforward tips in here for every season, but it’s not just a standard growing manual. The book also features lots of landscaping ideas and musings on the impact of gardening on emotional and physical wellbeing. 
3. Water Butt
You don’t need to be a keen gardener to benefit from a backyard water butt. However, gardeners should consider using one if growing in an unpredictable climate.
If it’s tricky to predict when the next rain shower will come, just depend on a water butt instead. These straightforward gadgets collect rainwater from your downpipe and store it until you need it for watering the lawn or plants. If you’re looking for practical gardening gifts for him, a water butt is a great choice. There are very few working parts here and minimal installation is required, so it’s an easy way to have a backup water supply. Water butts come in a wide variety of sizes. If your giftee has limited outdoor space, buy a slim line butt that’s designed to nestle in narrow areas. 
4. Funky Veg Kit
DIY growing kits are some of our favourite gardening gifts because they’re designed to be fun and simple.
If your dad has always wanted to try veggie growing but never got around to collecting supplies, the Funky Veg Kit is ideal. You don’t need any experience (and very little skill) to use this all-in-one gardening kit from Plant Theatre. It contains everything a budding veg grower needs: vegetable seeds, biodegradable starter containers, peat discs and plant markers. The techniques needed to successfully grow these plants are exactly what you’d expect but the veggies themselves are a little different! Think purple carrots, red sprouts, yellow courgettes and rainbow coloured chard to brighten up your deck or windowsill. 
5. Compost Tumbler
The compost tumbler is a simple gadget but it can transform a man’s efforts in the garden. Tumblers make composting easier and more efficient by providing an enclosed, rotating barrel for organic materials to break down in.
Think of it like a large composting bin but, instead of agitating the contents with a fork, you can just turn a handle and let the materials tumble and aerate with no dirt, mess or smells. For gardeners who are serious about composting, these gadgets are a valuable tool. They benefit all types of gardeners but are particularly useful for those with mobility problems that prevent them from manually aerating their mulch. Plus, there’s the perk of having perfect quality compost. As every rotation is consistent, the organic materials get aerated at an optimum rate and produce the richest, most nourishing compost. 
6. Thermal Weeder
Thermal weeders are great gardening gadgets because they look cool, they’re fun to use and they produce impressive results. If the gardener in your life is sick of hand weeding, treat them to a bit of luxury with an electronic device that shocks unwanted visitors right out of the ground.
The thermal unit heats up in seconds and ‘zaps’ weeds at a cellular level to ensure they don’t return to a meticulously tended garden. Our favourite thing about the thermal weeder is it doesn’t use chemicals. If you have one of these devices, you don’t need to use weed killers or other products that might damage the environment. It’s wonderful news for the bees, butterflies and other insects that kindly pollinate your garden’s flowers. 
7. Funny Gardening Sign
Now for something a bit more frivolous, because gardening isn’t always a serious affair. If you can’t have fun in your outdoor space, why put so much hard work into making it feel like a sanctuary.
Great gardening gifts for him might include funny gardening signs that encourage him to showcase his personality and put his unique stamp on the yard. Funny gardening signs come in many shapes and sizes. There are gardening puns, naughty gardening slogans, silly gardening jokes and a whole bunch of other delightfully cheeky options. Just make sure your recipient installs your gift in pride of place out in the yard or vegetable patch. This is a cheerful sign to say ‘welcome to my garden, I weed hard and water harder.’ 
8. Grow Your Own Hot Chillies Kit
For brave gardeners, you might consider a Grow Your Own Hot Chillies Kit. Not only does a recipient get to learn how to raise chillies, they also get a fun and unique tasting experience once they do.
Just be careful who you give this gift to. They might insist you sample their beautiful homegrown chillies on your next visit. DIY kits like this are ideal presents for both chilli lovers and gardeners who are curious about growing and trying new foods. Chillies are remarkably easy to grow, so you don’t need much experience or physical space to produce a good harvest. The typical kit contains hot chilli seeds, growing pots, plant markers, compost or peat discs and detailed instructions. 
9. Motorised Garden Multi Tool
Motorised garden multi tools are highly practical and particularly useful to those with large gardens who work on landscaping all year round. The typical multi tool combines strimmer, hedge cutter and tree pruner attachments to make heavy duty maintenance work as safe and efficient as possible.
By combining three separate cutting tools in one, eager gardeners can save time and enjoy more consistent, even results. These multi tools are sometimes a good choice for gardeners with low mobility. They make it easy to cut and prune trees from the ground, thereby reducing the need for ladders. However, they still require a reasonable amount of upper body strength. The user must be capable of lifting and controlling a cutting attachment mounted on a 2.30 metres pole (average). 
10. Gardeners Seed Tin
If you’re looking for a modest but personal gift for father’s day, you could buy your dad a gardeners seed tin. These dinky little boxes are designed to store seed packets, plant labels, twine and other planting supplies. They can be tucked safely away in an indoor cupboard or stored in a shed or on a gardeners bench.
Gardeners seed tins come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, so it should be easy to find one to match your giftee’s personality. If durability is a priority, opt for one of the many stylish tins made from heavy gauge steel. The material will weather exceptionally well. Your tin shouldn’t be left out in the rain but, if it does get wet, it shouldn’t rust or corrode. Look for easy grip clips or fasteners to prevent unnecessary fumbling when trying to use the container. 
11. Elbow Length Gardening Gloves
Is there anything more stylish than a pair of elbow length gardening gloves made from soft leather? We bet your favourite gardener approves.
Elbow length gloves are very valuable outdoors because their thick ‘gauntlet’ arm coverings protect the wearer from thorns, spikes, gravel and abrasive surfaces. If you want to do any type of heavy duty pruning with efficiency, you need thick gloves to ensure safe handling. Gardening gloves can be bought for very cheap, but it’s worth spending a little more for authentically durable materials. Goatskin, for example, is extremely scratch resistant and difficult to pierce with spikes or tools. At the same time, it’s a lot more breathable than something like calfskin and allows cool air to reach the fingers. Vegans should opt for an artificial material that mimics these qualities. 
12. Mini Polytunnel
If you know somebody who has attempted to grow tomatoes or chillies and repeatedly failed, you might be able to help by providing a change of apparatus.
There are lots of DIY gadgets designed to help gardeners ‘hack’ unsuitable outdoor spaces and turn them into green machines. The mini polytunnel, for instance, is a tubular PVC tent that is used to house vulnerable seedlings that need protection from the elements. Polytunnels are transparent so gardeners can keep an eye on their plants’ growth without introducing cold and moisture. Zipped sections give easy access when it’s time for watering, pruning and harvesting. The important thing about polytunnels is they enable the growth of plants and vegetables that, ordinarily, can only be grown indoors in warm spaces such as tomatoes and tropical flowers. 
13. Cordless Hand Shears
Some gardeners prefer to keep it simple. Others are thrilled by gadgets. If your giftee is the latter, they may be delighted by cordless hand shears.
They’re significantly smaller, lighter and easier to handle than full sized electric shears, so they’re not designed for heavy duty yard work. However, cordless hand shears are ideal for edging and trimming low shrubs. They’re particularly useful in small, carefully manicured gardens with paths and borders. With cordless shears, it takes mere minutes to run the blade along the overgrown grass and get borders looking tidy again. Buying a cordless gadget means you don’t need to worry about tripping on wires, snagging cables or running out of line. It’s definitely a handy feature but we’d still recommend using hand shears in small spaces and standard shears in larger gardens. 
14. Folding Gardening Knife
Chefs and gardeners are two groups of people naturally drawn to high quality knives. Just as chefs need the sharpest possible blades to ensure precision, gardeners also benefit from beautifully crafted blades.
There are endless uses for a folding knife outdoors, everything from snipping twine to pruning flower beds, shortening strimmer cords, taking cuttings and more. It’s handy to have a gardening knife close by as it’s often much quicker to cut than pick up shears. Knives offer more precision so they can cut more carefully around things like ripe vegetables and delicate seedlings. They also look great. There are some exquisite looking gardening knives on the market with stained wood handles and gently curved blades. 
15. Wheeled Gardening Seat
Some older gardeners may find their mobility levels decline while their love for gardening continues to grow. To combat this, there are lots of clever gardening gadgets and aids such as wheeled gardening seats.
These mobile seats aren’t exclusively for older people, some gardeners never feel comfortable kneeling to prune or sow, but they’re particularly kind on joints as they reduce the need to kneel and bend for long periods. What’s more, you can buy a wheeled gardening seat that doubles up as a mobile storage container. It’s common for these gadgets to have a storage area under the seat for carrying seed packets, gloves, gardening tools and other supplies. If you know somebody who spends long hours tending to flowerbeds, this could be a helpful gift. 
16. Gardening Tool Set
For those struggling to find great gardening gifts for him, there’s always the classic gardening tool set. Maybe your dad already has one but it’s looking a little worse for wear or perhaps it’s his first foray into the world of backyard landscaping.
It’s a winner of a gift in any case. Just make sure to pick a set with all the basics (at a minimum). Your gardening tool set should contain at least a hand trowel, hand weeder, hand cultivator, hand rake and hand transplanter. To further increase your gift’s appeal, look for a set with a sturdy pair of secateurs as they’re the quickest, neatest way to cut thick plant stems. The handles need to be soft but also easy to grip, so a material like rubber or thermoplastic is best. 
17. Cupboard Cold Frame
The cupboard cold frame - also known as an outdoor grow house - is a more sophisticated version of the mini polytunnel. Yet, it’s still easier to install, more affordable and less high maintenance than a standard greenhouse.
When a greenhouse is much too big and a polytunnel isn’t big enough, you can upgrade to a covered, ventilated growing container. It’s essentially a freestanding cupboard that houses any delicate plants and vegetables that cannot tolerate cold weather. As there’s more heat and better temperature control inside a cupboard cold frame, gardeners have the freedom to try species that prefer warmer weather and require robust frost and wind protection. It’s a great place to raise seedlings until they can withstand exposure to the elements. 
18. Bonsai Starter Kit
This year, you could give the old man in your life the gift of a brand new skill or experience.
Even veteran gardeners haven’t seen it all. The beauty of gifting a bonsai starter kit, for example, is most people have never tried to grow one. They might not know it’s possible, so what a surprise to receive a DIY kit with Bonsai seeds, growing pots, plant markers, nutrient enriched soil and miniature clippers. These itty bitty Bonsai trees look stunning if grown successfully and they can last for many, many decades. This is the type of gardening gift that costs little but could, realistically, end up passed down through generations. It’s a treat best left for patient personalities though. It can take years for mini Bonsai trees to grow to a mature size. 
19. Gardening Tool Belt
All gardeners are different with their own unique habits and ways of working. Some like the security of carrying their tools in a metal box or canister.
Others prefer to operate hands free and store their gadgets and supplies in a belt. There are lots of high quality, weatherproof gardening belts to choose from. They use soft leather or canvas to provide flexibility while protecting against scratches, pricks and stains. Gardening belts are recommended when working around electronic tools or cutting devices because it’s much safer to leave the hands free and unobstructed. If your gardening friend or relative does lots of kneeling and bending, make sure you give them a flexibly designed belt with segmented pockets. The pockets must be deep enough to hold any sharp tools securely and the material tough enough to do so without putting the moving gardener at risk. 
20. Robotic Lawn Mower
Robotic lawn mowers are expensive gifts but they’re guaranteed to delight passionate gardeners with an eye for gadgets. They’re every bit as cool as they sound. Robotic lawn mowers can turn themselves on and trim the grass exactly when needed if you programme them with the right set of instructions.
Some of the more sophisticated models are ‘smart’ devices that can search online weather reports for conditions you’ve programmed as suitable for mowing. When a day matches up to your requirements, they automatically activate and complete the mowing with no intervention. They even know how to get back to their designated storage area. Robotic mowers are undoubtedly one of the best gardening gadgets on the market right now. When looking for the perfect gardening gift for father’s day, consider the simple changes that could improve your giftee’s experiences of their garden. Many of the best gardening gifts are simple and fulfil straightforward needs. They don’t take away the work from tending to green things - it’s definitely part of the reward for most - they just help gardeners spend more time growing more beautiful things. 
21. Gardening month by month
The RHS Gardening month by month breaks down gardening tasks into the months of the gardening calendar.
Not only does the book tell you what you should be doing it also shows you how to do it. This book is a thorough gardening reference book and an ideal gift if experienced or beginner. The Royal Horticultural society is respected world wide as a wealth of gardening expertise. It makes Month by month the perfect gardening gift for him at any time of the season. Learn how to prepare ground, prune, take cuttings and much much more. It makes a perfect Christmas gift or birthday treat for the man you love. 
22. Seed sack
There is no gardener out there that does not enjoy the process of sowing seeds. Growing plants from seeds is not only exciting it is also economical.
If gardeners are prepared to take the time and care seed growing can produce numerous plants at a fraction of the cost. This seed sack is full with 30 different types of vegetable seeds including some weird and wonderful varieties. From Romenesco Cauliflower to Rainbow chard and hot chillies this gardening gift has something for everyone. If the gardening man in your life loves growing vegetables he will love this seed sack gift. 
23. Personalised slate garden plaque
For gardeners there is nothing quite like putting your name on things. This personalised natural slate plaque allows the gardening men in your life stake claim to their plot.
This is perfect for hanging over a tool shed, vegetable border or patio. This slate sign comes with hanging string and has two lines with space for up to 30 characters. This makes a great gardening gift for him with that little personal touch. 
24. Garden Greenhouse
Gardening is all about growing plants to their best within the constraints of the gardening season. This is a skill as late frosts and weather conditions can ruin a gardener’s hard work.
What better way to select a gardening gift than acquiring one which can prevent this. Greenhouses allow gardeners to not only protect plants but provide perfect growing conditions at the same time. Typically greenhouses are large industrial structures for commercial use. This garden greenhouse however is the perfect size for most gardens. Being versatile and easy to put together it will also mean the male gardeners you love can grow exotic plants during the summer. This growing space is a great way to treat the gardeners in your life whatever the occasion. 
25. Bosch garden shredder
Gardening is not all sunshine and flowers! Most of the time behind a beautifully manicure garden is months and even years of hard work. It is these gruelling maintenance regimes which carry on throughout the year which make a beautiful garden in summer.
Much hard work such as pruning and clearing is done in all weathers and at the coldest part of the season. One of the best ways to show a gardener you care about them is to provide them with the tools to make this process easier. This Bosch garden shredder turns the most hard and awkward of garden materials into fine, compostable chippings. With its portable wheels and powerful blades it can shred garden waste in any location. This makes the perfect gardening gift for men during those big garden clear ups at the end of the year. 
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