Gifts For Gardeners in 2022

You judge a hardcore gardener on how they make their compost. Actually, we just made that up. Compost is the number one thing that every serious gardener should have at-the-ready, and among the best garden gadgets rests the hand compost tumbler. You’re picking one of the most functional, and one of the most crucial items that every gardener needs. Yimby Tumbler Composter comes with solid polypropylene construction, totally BPA-free, and looks fantastic out in the garden.

Making compost is all about aeration. Thanks to the slits along the sides and the dual-chamber feature, they’re able to make two batches of differently-composed compost and keep it under the perfect conditions. No harmful mold, just healthy, rich compost for a more beautiful garden. And it can also make a perfect housewarming gift for a gardener in your life.

If you’re low on gardening gift ideas, look no further: this is something that they don’t even know they need, but after this, they’ll never tend to the garden without it. You’ve seen them crouch down or bend over in uncomfortable ways to pluck weeds and prune the plants, and it always results in aching knees or a sore back. Boom: you’ve just eliminated their biggest problem.

Made from high-impact EVA foam, you kneel down, tend to the greenery, and you’re good to rock and roll. While it’s definitely among a lot of unusual gardening gifts, Ki Store Garden Kneeling Pad is ultra-functional and lets them know that you’re thinking about their comfort. This is especially helpful if you’re buying this for your aging mother or father; they get to continue doing what they love, no holds barred.

This isn’t your daddy’s Radio Flyer. Some garden tasks call for a lot more might, whether it’s tending to the weeds after a long and uneventful winter, or coming back from a two-week vacation on the Gulf Coast, the garden is overgrown. How are they going to fix it?

Timber Ridge Folding Camping Wagon is like a gardener’s best friend: rugged wheels to roll over freshly-tilled soil, a high cargo capacity, and the perfect basic to store plucked weeds and general yard waste. It keeps things nice and neat, so there’s no crazy cleanup session after the fact. It also includes a few external pockets to store secateurs or pruning shears.

They want to keep it green on the inside, green on the out: you’re in luck because Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden Planter works both indoors and out. Every gardener needs a planter, but those large, clunky ceramic ones just aren’t cutting it anymore. Let’s show you why this one is so unbelievably awesome. First of all, you get a great drainage system along the bottom. Just pull the plug, and you’re good to go.

On top of that, it’s set at a great height. Prune the plants sitting down or standing up, it’s all up to the gift recipient. This comes in a brown wicker-style exterior, or an all-black look, so you can match these neutral colors to their style, and kill two birds with one stone: gardening, and home decor.

Having like ten bags of yard waste out at the curb looks awful. They like to mulch their leaves, use it in compost, or even just create a scrap pile behind the shed. Hey, it’s their yard. Leaf mulching is a great way to take all that mess and turn it into a useful resource or pack it more efficiently. While this doesn’t include the bags, the bottom is designed to fit most yard waste containers, so you can mitigate everything. Think of it as a trash compactor for the outdoors.

You’d be surprised at how quick Worx 13 Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher is to set up. This thing cuts down 53 gallons of leaves in a single minute, which is pretty scary when you think of just how many kitchen bags of leaves you could fill up. Three-year warranty from the manufacturer, tool-free building, and a very quick way to store it for the off-season. You were looking for the best garden gadgets, an out-of-the-box solution: here you go.

Black+Decker is probably one of America’s most well-recognized brands for small home tools. They blew us out of the water with this one. Electric chainsaws usually get a bad rep, which is why they took it upon themselves to bring it back. This 20V battery comes included and is transferable to all other Black+Decker 20V items they might have, like a weed whacker. You get a total runtime of 30-40 minutes per charge.

Those charges take about four hours each as a heads-up. These are lightweight, simple to use, and provide enough power to really add some landscaping into the gardening zone. If you’re hesitant, don’t worry: Black+Decker 20V Chainsaw comes with a two-year warranty, so long as nobody’s using this for commercial use.

Did someone say unusual gardening gifts? They’ll think it’s a bench, but in reality, it’s more than that. You can prop it the right way to kneel down on it, giving you a more comfortable way to prune the garden. Ohuhu Garden Kneeler and Seat is a simple gift, inexpensive, and provides enough tool slots along the side to make it convenient above all else. No constant getting up and down (which would nullify the point of the gift, really). Be sure to also check out our list of the best camping chairs for more great items like this.

Is their arsenal of gardening tools looking a little bit sad? Dull cutters, bent, rusty trowels? You’ve got the answer. Don’t stick them with the same old tired kit, the one that’s going to rust because they left it outside once. Vremi Garden Tools Set comes with rust-free aluminum construction, so they can put it through hell and back, and not be afraid. Quality pruners, trowels, gloves, and an entire carrying tote to keep them in.

That tote has organizational pouches along the exterior, as well as a quick-carry handle along the top. Nine pieces, one amazingly low price. If the budget’s an issue, this is one of our inexpensive picks for the best gardening gifts you could possibly grab for that special someone. Or even make it a Christmas gift!

Gardening gloves seem super basic, right? That’s why Pine Tree Tools took it a step up and gave some special detail to an area of gardening that often gets neglected. Pine Tree Tools Gloves are made from bamboo, which degrades easily, grows without any harmful pesticides, making it a very green purchase for your green thumb. If they’re not impressed, no worries: this is a super inexpensive and thoughtful gift, which also comes with a full money-back guarantee. Be sure to also check out our list of the best work gloves for more great items like this. 

Old tree roots and little stumps are like blemishes on your garden. If you know someone who’s about to go the full landscaping overhaul route, they’re going to need one of these. Crafted of steel and other durable materials, Brush Grubber simply grasps onto the stump or tree, up to 4” in diameter, and gives a helping hand in removing them from the garden. You get a great warranty, simple operation, and a quick fix for the gardener on your list.

Old-school wheelbarrows don’t matter anymore: this is where it’s at. Original Little Burro provides enough space for gardeners to get full use out of while having an organizational tray and series of hooks dedicated to keeping your gardener’s gadgets at-the-ready. This works wonders on all-terrain, whether you have a freshly-tilled garden or you’re dragging up the hilly slopes of the backyard. This quintessential companion is made up of steel and thick ABS plastic, keeping it sturdy and resistant against the weather.

I can’t remember the last time I saw anyone privately own a full-fledged greenhouse, but with this excellent gardening gift, you don’t have to. Gardman’s miniature greenhouse brings the power of botany to a small space, so the gardener on your shopping list can either transplant flowers, give fragile plants some room to grow before placing them outside, or even starting an herb garden. The possibilities are endless.

This comes with a highly weather-resistant polyester lining over the top, made up of the same caliber that professional bakeries use on their food-safe transportation racks. Seal everything in with the sturdy zipper closure, and stand back as plants come to life. If you know a gardener who’s cooped up in an apartment or wants to bring some more color to their kitchen, this is the way to go. For more similar products check out our guide to the best plant stands.

They garden, they bring greenery to life before their eyes, but all that dirt and grime could use a bit of style. Modern Tabletop Geometric Terrarium allows them to showcase their green thumb in any room in the house. Carefully constructed glass makes up the panels, allowing sunlight in, and those nurturing rays to do what they do best. This geometric enclosure has a watertight design, so you can tend to the plant inside without worrying about it spilling all over the coffee table or kitchen counter (just be sure not to overwater).

Get rid of that trowel, that’s old-school. Hori Hori Garden Knife is the all-in-one tool for the garden that actually prevents people from spending more money on overpriced tools. It looks to be an intimidating war-era knife, but it serves the purpose of weeding, trimming back hedges, transplanting plants, and anything else that requires a firm hand. You get a sharpening tool for both the serrated edge as well as the smooth blade, a genuine leather sheath, and a high-quality handle (with a looped hole) to allow you to hang it on anything you’d like, or throw it into your Little Burro. Make sure you also check our guide to the best wedding tools for more great similar gardening products.

The ultimate indoor solution for renewing your green thumb, and being able to tend to plants without sunlight to guide you. This fantastic gift comes with a smart timer feature, giving sixteen hours of LED light to act as a standard day cycle, promoting proper photosynthesis for your plants.

While the size isn’t enormous, GrowLED Indoor Kitchen Garden works wonderfully to begin vegetables or small trees, before planting them in the harsh outdoors. You can also provide a bit of peace of mind: this uses such a low amount of electricity, it won’t even appear as a blip on their energy bills. Last but not least, it adds a clean and clear interior decoration to quite literally brighten up any space.

No matter how much a gardener loves the outdoors, the raw earth, and soil, they don’t want to track it inside. This nifty tool is straightforward, and something we’re willing to bet your gardener definitely doesn’t have. Prop open the plates, stand on either side and lift one boot at a time to drag it across the four-piece intersecting bristle brush system.

Rhino Bilt Folding Boot Scraper works wonders with numerous types of work boots and shoes, clearing out the grooves and design of numerous heel types and brands. This tool is easy to maintain: you simply use it, forget about it, and give it a quick cleaning once a year to get any stuck-on dirt out. A perfect addition to any mudroom; a functional gift for gardeners.

There are some discomfort and associated aching that comes with gardening, but there doesn’t have to be. This nifty little rolling cart makes the perfect accomplice in transforming your exterior into a luscious green paradise. Take hold of the extending handle system, get it just right, and roll this on through the garden’s pathway or along the front walk.

Sturdy wheels travel over whatever terrain you’re facing, while the metal construction resists pressure and winding twists and turns. Plant this in one spot, take a seat, and enjoy an easier time pruning shrubs, tending to the garden, or simply taking a break to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Sunnydaze Garden Cart is one of the best garden gadgets on our list with amazing function and a fantastic price tag. Christmas presents for gardeners don’t have to be too difficult to find – they just have to be functional.

You need a good gardening apron to maneuver around the garden, without having to double back a dozen times for tools and seeds. This durable clip-action belt comes with a fantastic and durable apron attached, made of 600D polyester. Basically, it’s going to take serious intent and force to break through this thing. This cost-effective gift for gardeners gives you the opportunity to get something functional, without having to blow the budget wide open.

You get five main compartments, each with their own intended use. Among them, there’s a nylon loop along the bottom to hang larger tools from, and a zippered pocket along the top of the apron to store seeds or other fragile items. In short, Truly Garden Tool Belt and Apron is great for gardeners of multiple heights and is something they’ll have for years upon years without it looking weathered.