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Moms are truly amazing—real-life superheroes who often don’t get the recognition they deserve.
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to show them just how much you appreciate all they do with a thoughtful and heartfelt gift.
Finding that perfect present for your mom can be a challenge, especially if she’s an avid gardener with her own unique style. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Green thumbs, let’s unite!
Our Top Pick for Gardening Gifts for Mom is any seed collection kit from Botanical Interests. Our favorite is the Chef's Herb Seed Collection kit because Mom can grow her own herbs, and then use them in all her favorite meals.
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Keep mom's hands soft with some of the best and most affordable gloves out there. These gloves are thorn-proof and stab proof so mom can work or weed her garden without any concern for hurting herself. These gloves are super comfy so mom can work out in her garden nice and easy. An inexpensive gift that provides ultimate value.
The Work Pro Gardening Bag is a great option to get your mom for her gardening. It's one of the best gifts you can get for a mom who is active in her garden because she can organize and carry out all her tools to the garden with ease. Not only that, but it's pink with flowers on it and that's something any mom can enjoy.
Hey let's face it - when you are out in the garden, you are going to be low to the ground, tussling in the dirt or the mud. That can start to weigh on mom's knees and hips and back over time. Get her something that she can lean while she's out working in the garden pain-free. Not only that - but it comes with a detachable pouch for her tools. So you can get your mom a two-in-one special - an ergonomic gardening kneeler, and a gardening bag. It's the ultimate gift.
If you are looking into getting mom some seeds this holiday, then you may want to consider a seed starting kit. The 48 Cell Seed starting kit has more than enough for mom to get her crops going. The kit actually comes with 2 x 24 cell trays, domes, seedling fertilizer and labels so it's a huge steal for under $50 (not including shipping).
This is a bit more pricey, but you really can't go wrong with a raised bed for mom. If she is talking about how she wants to expand her garden or start a garden, then get her a quick and easy solution - a raised bed. It takes minimal effort to put together (which is good for you because you might put it together for mom) and it goes a long way. Everyone is using raised beds these days.
The taller the bed, the harder they... are for rabbits to eat your plants. Okay, this is along the same lines as the 8-in-1 but it's a little bit smaller. The taller beds are certainly more pest resistant but they also offer better soil drainage and root growth. Does mom have a pest problem? Does she complain about rabbits? Could be the perfect gift for her.
The HOSS Gardening Shovel is an excellent gift to add to your mom's gardening tools. It's a high-quality digging tool that is perfect for digging up soil, for weeding and for transplanting. It is one of the toughest small tools out there and it's built to last. If your mom wants a top-notch small garden shovel, then this is the way to go.
HOSS also gives out an excellent Hand Rake for light cultivating if your mom has a small garden plot or raised garden bed. It's perfect for weeding, cultivating, and even for adding soil amendments. Your mom can run this across the top of the raised bed to get rid of any light weeds or dig deep to get those tougher weeds. Another high-quality tool built to last.
Pruning shears are another great addition for any gardening-loving mom. At some point, she'll need to prune vegetables or flower plants, or she'll need to harvest some thick-stemmed vegetables, and she'll need a good, quality set of pruning shears to do the job. Invest in quality and you can't go wrong with mom. HOSS Pruning Shears are affordable, high-quality shears that will stand the test of time.
We do a lot of mini chainsaw reviews here at Sweet New Earth so we would be remiss not to include one on the best gardening gifts for mom. While you might not use them for pruning or digging weeds, these are great for around-the-garden tasks - say if there is any overbrush or hedges that need trimming. They are super lightweight so your mom can definitely use them for pretty much anything she needs.
The HOSS Garden Hod is a great way for mom to harvest and wash her vegetables before bringing them inside. The basket is wide enough to hold a ton of vegetables. The wood on the hod is weather resistant, so it's perfect for washing vegetables. If mom likes cute gifts, this might not be the way to go but if she wants something made with high-quality, weather-resistant pine wood - you can't go wrong. She'll have it forever. This is perfect for moms with a vegetable garden.
This one is a little bit cheaper, and a little more functional than some of the items on the list. It doesn't look pretty but this gardening harvest basket is perfect for the task. If your mom doesn't like cutesy things, then just get her a standard harvesting basket and she'll be happy.
The Gardener's supply tubtrug is another great option for your gardening mom. Not only is it great for harvesting big vegetable hauls, but you can also use it to mix soil or store gardening supplies. Also, if you want to get mom a couple different items on this list, you can fill up the tubtrug itself as a gift basket for mom.
Ok here's a fun one. This 'Sometimes I Wet My Plants' sign should go over well with the majority of moms. And it's true! Makes a great talking piece inside the house next to some small plants or outside in the garden. Leave it up to mom where to put it!
If your mom is of the more elegant taste, consider getting her a nice wind chime for her garden. They make for an absolutely stunning display and a nice soft tune every time the wind comes. You can't go wrong with soft decorations for mom.
This little dude might below down below with the gnomes but since's he's not technically a gnome, I decided to throw him in the best budget gifts. He's an adorable solar turtle with over 8k+ positive reviews on Amazon. He literally has a solar panel on him that gathers energy during the day to light up the turtle's back at night. It's amazing. A totally waterproof and ecofriendly way to light up your garden at night, while adding some adorable decoration during the day.
If your mother loves to garden and cook, then you can't go wrong with the Chef's Herb Garden Collection. You can't go wrong here because the kit includes basil, chives, cilantro, rosemary, and more. Give your mother the pleasure of growing herbs to use in her very own dishes. No brainer.
If your mother has a small garden, or she has a bunch of containers for gardening, the container vegetable collection is a great option. It has basically every vegetable you could want to grow: carrots, cucumbers, onions. Your mother wants you to eat your vegetables, and it's possible she wants to grow them for you too.
Hey maybe mom isn't all about growing vegetables. Maybe she just likes to water her beautiful perennials from time to time. The Munstead Lavender Seeds are great option for mom if you live in Zone 5 to 9. The best part about these is you can grow them using the winter sowing method so that you can have germinating Lavenders come springtime.
We mentioned a few collection packs and seeds here but honestly, your mom might want a variety. Seeds are pretty cheap. Head on over to Botanical Interests and look around. You might be able to get your mom a few different seeds and make your own custom collection for your mom. On top of that, they have other gardening supplies you might need, too. It's a fantastic website for anyone who loves to garden.
Oh man... just look at this guy! How can your mother resist having an adorable Garden Gnome at the front of her garden with a great big 'Welcome' sign? I know I couldn't. On top of that, he has a little LED Lamp that you can light up so he glows during the night. This gnome is awesome all around. I'm not 100% sure you mom will like it, but I know that I do.
If your mom is laid back and enjoys a good laugh, you can bet she'll love the 'Go Away' Gnome. Gnomes are supposed to protect your garden, and we can't think of any more protection than a Gnome standing out front with a 'Go Away' sign and flipping the bird to any intruders! If your mom doesn't like cussing, we would recommend the 'Welcome Sign' Gnome above.
The Flamingo Gnome is one of the most popular on Amazon and for good reason. Look at this little guy resting on the back of that elegant Flamingo... wearing sunglasses! Super cool. Your mom probably goes out to the garden as an escape from her daily activities, and nothing can be more relaxing than looking over at her favorite gnome reclining on the back of a pink Flamingo.
Another excellent option for moms who have a bunch of potted plants but no cohesive garden. Next time you are over her house, look around! Does she have a bunch of potted plants out back? It might be the perfect idea to get her an irrigation system for her potted plants.
If your mom already has a few raised beds around the property, then you cant go wrong by getting her more irrigation supplies - especially if she complains about watering her garden. This is the perfect gift for moms who want to focus on gardening more and watering less.
When it comes to finding the right gardening gifts for your mom, you need to look for things she needs or things she's interested in.
On top of that, you can always buy the replenishable things that she already has, like fertilizers, seeds, irrigation system parts, and more.
If your mom has a massive garden, you are in luck. Not only do you know she loves gardening, but you can virtually get her anything and not go wrong.
It could be an extra irrigation system, gardening pots and seeds, any gardening tool - doesn't matter. Your mom will love it.
Does your mom like gardening or does she just have a few flowers out front?
Does she just like her Hostas or Day Lillies or does she actually have a small raised garden bed out back? Maybe she wants a raised bed for gardening, too.
Who knows?
The thing is - you need to try to match your gift to something she's interested in. Why buy her tomato seeds if she has never grown a crop in her life?
Instead, you could get her a beautiful indoor plant.
Maybe she has expressed interested in expanding her garden, or maybe she complains about watering her crops - you could get her a raised bed, or a drip irrigation system.
Next time you're at your moms, do some investigating. Don't make it obvious, but look around and see what fertilizer or other gardening supplies she normally buys. Ask her if she's planting any seedlings inside this year. You really can't go wrong with getting things she is going to need again.
Not always. Some vendors aren't on amazon yet. Not only that, it isn't 2010 anymore. You can order from websites other than Amazon and still expect great service and delivery times.
A good gift for a gardener is going to be anything that will help them expand or improve their garden.
For first-time gardeners, a great gift is a small drip irrigation system. You'll take away the frustration of watering new plants from them and inspire them to keep growing their crops for years to come.
Mother's day is in May so the best gardening gift for mom could be anything from gardening supplies to gardening tools. It's right in the middle of Spring, so plan ahead and get your mom a garden-themed gift for the holiday.
There are so many different things you can get to make mom happy this holiday season, but maybe you need a little more information.
We do all kinds of different in-depth reviews on things like gardening tools and drip irrigation systems so be sure to check out the site to see what you might need.
Other than that, have a great holiday and be sure to give mom a hug for me.
Christina Hernandez
Christina has done most of her research on environmental science but recently has changed her focus towards sustainable forestry. She has a passion for the outdoors and wants to spread that passion to the world.
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