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Gardening is a beloved passion that brings relaxation and joy to many. If you have a gardener in your life, finding the perfect gift is a delightful way to show how much you appreciate them and their green thumb.
From practical tools to streamline their gardening work or decor to brighten their home or garden, a wide range of presents would suit any gardening lover. Use this guide to explore the 16 best gifts for gardeners, including modern technology to take their gardening to the next level and everyday gardening basics to find the perfect present to give.
Practical, Unique Tools
Miniature Greenhouse
Mini greenhouses are a fantastic option for raising seeds in a warm spot outside to avoid covering the home in dirt. They also protect plants from frost in the winter and early spring. Coming in various sizes, materials, built-ins, and weights, there’s one to suit any gardening need.
Portable Refrigerator
An ice-cold, refreshing drink is the cherry on top during and after a long, hot day in the garden. The EcoFlow Glacier Portable Refrigerator is the first 3-in-1 portable fridge, freezer, and ice maker. Give the gift of cold drinks and fresh ice to top off a glass without walking to the kitchen.
Upgraded Water Hose
Water hoses are versatile tools to make watering plants very efficient. Any level of gardener would appreciate a new, upgraded water hose. Look for specifications like length, material, flexibility, durability, and expandability. Brass fittings at the ends are less likely to rust, thus lasting longer.
Pruning Tools
A gardener needs several tools to trim shrubs, pull weeds, and cut grass. For trimming, a hand pruner or hedge trimmer can quickly cut branches poking out or shape the shrub. For pulling weeds, look to gift a cultivator or heavy-duty shovel. You can gift a specific type of lawn mower, weed eater, or accessories like blades and weed eater string for cutting grass.
Home or Garden Decor
Solar Lights
Solar lights are fun, practical outdoor decor. They can be plastic or glass, with various designs, shapes, and styles. Sunlight charges the battery during the day for enough power to light up at night. Gardeners use these to decorate walkways or highlight areas of their garden.
Terracotta and Ceramic Vases
Gardeners always need and love vases. Terracotta pots are classic and versatile. They’re great for many types of plants, but especially those sensitive to over-watering. Ceramic vases can be solid in colour or full of intricate designs and shapes. Pick out a design or colour that matches the recipient’s style.
Coffee Table Books
There are various coffee table books, so gift your gardener books with inspiring pictures or helpful hints. These books can help them learn more about gardening, plan a garden design, and serve as an eye-catching decor piece.
Propagation Station
Many plants, such as pothos, philodendrons, monsteras, spider plants, and spiderwort, can be propagated off the mother plant and grown in water. Propagation stations consist of jars or vases to house these growing propagations. There are many fun designs and shapes to choose from when gifting this practical decor item.
Everyday Consumables
Plant Seeds
Seed packets are always a wonderful gift for a gardener. If you know what they prefer to grow, go with seeds of that type, but if not, choose from herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Basil is a very easy herb to grow and is commonly used in cooking. Tomatoes are easy to grow outdoors. There are numerous flower varieties, so pick a specific one or look for wildflower packets containing many flower seeds.
Lotion and Sunscreen
If they garden outside a lot, your gardener would appreciate lotion and sunscreen. The lotion is excellent for keeping their hands moistened after wearing gloves for many hours or working with power equipment. Sunscreen is necessary for preventing burns on the face, arms, and legs during high UV times.
Plant Care Products
Plant care products include fertilisers, neem oil, food, nitrogen, phosphorous, or other products that supplement a plant’s growth and health. Gardeners often use these products to keep their plants alive and growing, so more of them are always well received.
Labeling Tags
Plants can be complex to tell apart when comparing seedlings or if they’re in the same family. Tomatoes have 10,000 varieties. Labelling tags allow gardeners to organise their plants. But tags are not only helpful for keeping track of plants; they can also be fun decorative pieces. When shopping, pick out practical tags and decorative ones, too.
Tech For Modern Gardeners
Plant Sensors
Plant sensors are a new and upcoming item in the gardening world. Plant sensors can detect water levels, nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations, and temperature. They can be read manually, sent data to a display, or connected to an app on a smartphone. Gardeners can use this data to adjust the environment to suit the plant better.
Portable Power Station
With a portable power station, gardeners will always have access to outlets outside to charge tools and devices. A portable power station like the lightweight, compact EcoFlow RIVER 2 weighs only 7.7 lbs (3.5kg) and can be easily packed in a backpack. While the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is slightly heavier, it packs more punch, offering 512Wh storage capacity and 500W AC output. However, the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max is the top choice in power with up to 6kWh storage; their tools will always stay charged.
Hydroponic System
A hydroponic system allows plants to be grown in water-based solutions instead of traditional soil. Many modern gardeners would enjoy growing herbs and vegetables inside with an easy-to-use hydroponic system. It’s an entertaining gift that combines classic gardening with modern technology.
Solar Generator
If the gardener already has a greenhouse or shed, gifting a solar generator offers them an eco-friendly alternative to reliable electrical power. With the EcoFlow DELTA 2 + 220W Solar Panel, solar panels can be directly integrated into an electrical system or used with a portable power station, creating a solar generator. Adding solar panels to sheds allows tools to always be powered and interior lights to be installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key is finding something useful, decorative, fun, or tailored to the specific plants/flowers they like to grow. Consider buying high-quality tools, decorative planters, informative books, or fun technologies. If in doubt, go with seeds or an indoor plant. Gardeners will love any gift that shows thoughtfulness towards their growing passion.
Final Thoughts
This guide covers a diverse range of gifts that are sure to be loved and appreciated by gardeners of any practice. From upgraded water hoses and propagation stations to innovative technology like plant sensors, your gardener will surely be delighted.
If you want to bring reliable, eco-friendly power to their gardening hobby, EcoFlow’s portable power stations and solar generators offer practical solutions to suit any situation. The EcoFlow River 2 and EcoFlow River 2 Pro are lightweight options, while the Delta 2 Max brings more power. Don’t forget the EcoFlow DELTA 2 + 220W Solar Panel combination to integrate solar energy into a shed or greenhouse.