We researched the best gardening gifts for him, considering categories like practicality, ergonomics, sustainability, and more. Our list includes protective, machine-washable gloves from Atlas Glove, the handy Fiskars Garden Tool Set, and a seed saving kit from Uncommon Goods to help him stay organized. Here are the best gardening gifts for men. These gloves are available in four sizes and five colors to fit every gardener. The wrist is elasticized, so the gloves will stay on easily without being too tight or uncomfortable. When working in wet soil or dirt, these gloves offer an excellent grip for wet and slippery plants or seeds. Price at time of publish: $10 Price at time of publish: $31 Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $22 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $39 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $55 Price at time of publish: $74 Price at time of publish: $55 for 17x14 1/2 inches Price at time of publish: $100 Price at time of publish: $15 monthly Price at time of publish: $165 Price at time of publish: $153 Price at time of publish: $169 If they have limited outdoor space—or none at all—Moody suggests gifting them an indoor plant stand and house plants to start their indoor garden.
More Comfort
Just because a gardener has a hoe or a weeder that he uses all the time does not mean it’s a good one to use because gardening can be hard on the body. Tools with better, more ergonomic designs are introduced on the market every year. Besides tools, there are also kneelers and other gifts that make gardening chores more comfortable and easier on the joints.
Personal Protection
Gardening is a hobby that does a lot for one’s well-being and health, but it is not without danger. “Depending on your project, you should always be sure to have the right type of work gloves, eye protection and hearing protection to keep you safe,” Moody tells The Spruce. And since protective gear such as gloves wear out fast, often within one season, gardeners appreciate backups even if they won’t use them right away. And protective gear doesn’t have to be limited to attire. Things like sunscreen and bug spray will keep your gardener safe from the many elements that come with being outdoors. Additionally, Moody says comfortable clothes that adequately cover the skin without providing too much heat are another option.
Seeds
For a gardener who likes to explore new things, you cannot go wrong with a seed kit or a collection of unusual seeds, both edibles such as vegetable or herb seeds, or ornamentals such as wildflower seeds. Just make you know the zone where your gardener is located in order to pick suitable seeds for the climate.
Education
Passionate gardeners are often keen to learn more so they can become better gardeners. Check out if there is a new highly acclaimed gardening book he might be interested in. Give him a magazine subscription or a gift voucher for a hands-on gardening workshop or class nearby.
Increasing Sustainability and Biodiversity
Gardeners mindful of green gardening benefit from gifts for composting (bin, tumbler, turner, thermometer), water-wise gardening, water-saving, and water recycling (rainwater barrel and peripheral equipment). To help a yard become a haven for pollinators, consider giving him an insect hotel kit or plants that attract beneficial native insects.
Why Trust The Spruce
For this article, Leah Rocketto, a writer who has spent years covering home care for various publications, performed hours of research on products and consulted Stefanie Moody, Sr. Associate of Brand Communications for Lowe’s. In her role, Moody has become an expert in gardening equipment and care. Accessories are as important as the clothes. Gardening clogs, shoes, or boots should be sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof. Another indispensable piece of gardening wear, especially in hot and sunny weather, is a gardening hat.
