Whether your giftee is the proud owner of a Sienna Miller–esque English garden or always tending to a robust collection of indoor plants, there are great gifts for gardeners that support any botanical hobbies or blooming horticultural passions. In our opinion, the green-thumbed are an especially fun group to shop for. After all, the right product can make tending to plants or showcasing a particularly fertile friend all the more joyful. From necessary tools to a show-stopping decorative plant pot, we’ve included practical gardening necessities and some unique finds to delight anyone who likes to put their hands in some dirt. Below are the best gifts for gardeners both in and outside the home.
Decor
This splurge-worthy candle from Loewe will bring any plant lover back to their beetroots, if you will. We especially love this candle for its sturdy vessel that could even double as a pot once all the wax is gone.
For your favorite gardener—who can’t wait to get back in the dirt once spring hits—this candle from Instagram-friendly candle brand, Otherland, has notes of heirloom tomatoes, celery salt, and leafy vines. Peak tomato season may not be for many months, but at least this candle will burn for 50 hours in the meantime.
You don’t have to have a green thumb to complete this stunning 500-piece poppy puzzle. It’ll make for the perfect activity on a dreary January day when your gardener is missing their blooms.
The green and blue stripe pattern on this planter is so cute, it could even draw the eye away from a dying ivy.
Nothing like building a Lego to bring out your inner child. Orchids can be finicky flowers, but this realistic Lego one from their Botanicals Collection lasts forever!
This set of hand towels adds a pop of design to a bathroom while still keeping a neutral palette.
Everything from Flamingo Estate is garden goals—like this Clary Sage, Australian Eucalyptus, Mediterranean Rosemary, and California Lavender soap that’s inspired by the very estate! The unique formulation includes ingredients to prevent frequently washed hands from drying and cracking (critical for anyone spending a long day in the dirt), not to mention the National Forest Foundation will plant one tree for every product sold.
This perennial flower blooms year-round, sans water.
Gardening
Perfect for the aspiring horticulturist on your list, this starter pack of gardening tools includes one trowel, transplanter and cultivator, so you’re ready to dig, loosen soil, aerate, plant, weed, and more.
If you’re looking to purchase one tool for a new gardener’s set up, a hori-hori should be it. This one, under $30 from Nisaku, is made to last and has over 6,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Here’s a brilliant product for the seasoned gardener. From collecting weeds to spreading bark, this collapsible wheelbarrow makes light work out of many yard tasks.
Pruners come in handy more often than you think (I use mine at least once a month to trim fresh flowers I harvest from my local bodega). This set has five-star ratings from over 13,000 reviewers on Amazon.
Helping someone kick off their vermicompost journey is a very eco-forward gift. Plus, your recipient will be extra grateful when they have a fine compost full of nutrients for their garden (which they’ll then hopefully share).
If digging and mixing a compost pile by hand is off the table, this composter is great for beginners. With two compartments, it can create an uninterrupted flow of rich, healthy compost.
While the gift of compost may not be the chicest of all time, it really shows you’re invested in your loved ones’ green friends. This small stainless steel bin sits on the kitchen counter so there’s no excuse to be throwing away food scraps.
Excellent for more precise cuts and snips, these scissors could be used to help shape a bonsai tree or prep more delicate fare from the garden like tomatoes and herbs.
This harvest basket is the perfect gardening carry-all for collecting blooming flowers and bringing veggies from the yard to the kitchen.
Some splurge-worthy seed packets from Japan’s Kansai region are the perfect excuse to start a vegetable garden.
Steele Canvas was founded over 100 years ago in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has mastered making quality, durable home wares. This utilitarian tote with eight exterior pockets is the perfect catchall for keeping gardening tools organized and in one place. Plus, it doubles as the perfect bag to take to the farmers market on weekends.
Pots and Planters
A fun decorative pot makes such a great gift. This multicolor one is from an artist-run brand based in Brussels.
The Story Planter from Design Within Reach is an iconic vessel solution for those needing a space-saving footprint.
A perfect gift idea for the zealous plant lover in your life who is always asking if you want a propagation. This planter can either act as a vase, perfect for a windowsill, or can be hung on a wall for some biophilic decor.
For your plant-collecting loved one who’s run out of shelves, counters, and tables for another leafy friend: This tall planter features a cylindrical mesh basin, making a Large Bird of Paradise even that much more of a focal point in a room.
Personally, I’ve always had my eye on this status plant pot from Areaware that couples design with functionality.
The Athena Calderone collection for Crate and Barrel is still living rent-free in our heads. This pot makes a statement while still being minimalist.
This pot has a similar vibe of the Areaware planter, but is perfect for houseplants that need to drink from their roots (or the friend that gives their leafy greens too much love by overwatering them).
No natural light, no problem: This minimalist pot with an attached grow-light arm is perfect for those dark corners or small apartments that only have windows facing another wall.
And this plant pot from Polymorf is an absolute show stopper.
You can always use another pot and this sculptural design adds some extra decor to a space. It’s made of weather-friendly concrete and natural stone—perfect for indoor or outdoor plants.
Brings in some ’70s decor for under $30 with UO’s speckled Layla planter. It’s complete with a coordinating tray that’s perfect for bottom-watering your buds, or catching excess water.
Apparel
This hat is my personal fave for when I know I’m going to be outside all day. Besides providing tons of coverage, it has an adjustable cord that helps it stay put when you’re moving about.
And if you’re searching for a hat of the cotton variety, this one is a thoughtful gift for someone always doing yard work. Available in a few neutral colors, this hat is wide enough to provide full coverage, equipped with a wired brim for adjustments, and a windproof cord to rest on the neck.
Looking to live out your Nancy Meyers fantasy? This woven straw hat with a ribbon tie chin strap looks like Meryl Streep could have sported it whilst out in her luscious garden in It’s Complicated. Now all they’ll need is a trug—see above.
Growing up, these were the clogs my mom was always wearing while she was out in the yard gardening because they check all the boxes when it comes to what a gardener needs. They come in a variety of colors and are made from water-resistant and dirt-repellent polyurethane, plus they are easy to slip on and off when going in and out of the house. She was definitely onto something.
A pair of gloves that looks out for their hands makes a great gardening gift. These are covered in a latex base to protect from thorns, tough soil, and all the other rough elements in the yard. The lighter color also helps them stand out in the dirt.
This 100% cotton garden apron has pockets and fits all body types. Pair it with gloves and your favorite gardener will be the talk of the bees and worms in the vegetable garden!
Indoor Gardening
Not everyone has access to outdoor space, which makes this hydroponic indoor herb garden perfect for the urban gardener. It takes the guesswork out of over or under watering and is small enough for the kitchen counter. This one comes with genovese basil, curly parsley, and dill to get you started.
This is an incredible tool for anyone who keeps hosting funerals for their dead plants. A soil probe helps to determine if they’re under or overwatering their greenery, making it easier to determine thirst levels.
No plant-lovers gift guide would be complete without mentioning a watering can. This one is perfect for a smaller space and remembering to feed those indoor plants.
This little ram is not your average trellis. It gives indoor plants something to lean on while adding a bit of extra decor to the space.
This brand makes soil with a carbon-negative footprint and contains all natural ingredients, meaning no fillers or peat. It even comes in a cute bag that looks nice sitting out.
More Fun Stuff
This is definitely a unique gift for the burgeoning botanist on your list. A membership to a local botanical garden can be a source of inspiration or just an extra place to relax. Plus, most offer discounts, special members-only hours, and fun events.
This book is a thoughtful gift about environmental justice. The author is both a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a trained botanist, giving the unique perspective of Indigenous wisdom and science.
Critical for any serial re-potter or the friend who keeps complaining how their cat knocked over a Pothos again, a small handheld vacuum makes fast work of cleaning up the dirt.
This artful broom doubles as both cottagecore decor and a lo-fi option to quickly clean up a mess.