Gardening Gifts For Dad (2023): Get Him Something He Needs

Table of Contents

1. Best Budget Gardening Gifts For Dad
2. Best Raised Gardening Beds For Dad
3. Best Gardening Tools For Dad
4. Best Gardening Baskets For Dad
5. Best Gardening Seed Kits To Get Dad
6. Best Irrigation Kits To Get Dad
7. Other Gift Ideas For Dad 
8. What To Look For In Gardening Gifts For Mom
9. Gardening Gifts For Mom FAQs

Best Budget Gardening Gifts For Dad

Under $10

Botanical Interests Gardening Stakes

Simple and easy. If it's for Christmas, you can buy Dad some gardening stakes and stuff them into his stocking. These make for great gifts and Dad will love them too. He can label the garden as he needs to stay organized and efficient next season. 

Under $20

Ironclad All-Purpose Gloves

Can't go wrong with a great set of high quality gloves. Ironclad All-purpose gloves are great for Dad because they are manly, durable, and, above all, functional. He can use them for anything! Specifically, once he's done outback in the Garden, he can switch over to different jobs like landscaping tasks, construction, or more. No need to get his hands dirty. Get him some gardening gloves. 

Under $25

Gorilla Grip Kneeling Pad

Here's a quick and easy solution for the old man's knee problem. An extra thick kneeling pad. This is great if your Dad is a bit older and has more knee problems then he does ego. Younger Dad's might not appreciate it as much - but they'll learn. Nonetheless, spare your Dad some pain next season by relieving some of the pressure on his knees. 

Alternative: H&GT Garden Seat and Kneeler

Under $60

Botanical Interests Urban Garden Gift Set

The Urban Garden Gift set is a solid addition to any gifts you might've bought for Dad. It has all the basics he needs for his garden: stakes, a thermometer, vegetable seed collection, and even a fade proof pen. It's utilitarian but Dad will appreciate it. 

Under $90

Vivosun Outdoor Tumbling Composter

Okay, this one is pretty cool but probably unnecessary. But what is a Dad who doesn't like random outdoor tools? It's a composter and a beastly one at that. Throw in leaves, table scraps, and anything else that can degrade into compost over time. This is awesome if you have young kids who want to get out and help Dad with his yard work. If Dad enjoys spending time outside with the kids, this is the gift to get him

Under $100

iDoo's Hydroponic Gardening System

iDoo's Hydroponic Gardening System is a great option for Dad's looking to grow indoors. It's an extremely low effort, self watering hydroponic kit for Dad to germinate and grow plants or vegetables throughout the year. Dad will be happy to know that if he want's to settle his green thumb for the day, all he needs to do is go check on the 12 pants in the hydroponic system by the window! Comes with it's own light system to provide light all day long. 

Under $115

Devoko Waterproof Container

Maybe Dad has too much stuff already. If you are the wife, you might be able to tell this easier than most. Nothing better then to get him a storage container for all his gardening tools. Not only will it hide away all his extra tools, it actually doubles as a chair and patio decor. Really can't go wrong with this one. 

Best Raised Gardening Beds For Dad

Best Overall Metal Raised Bed

8-in-1 Metal Raised Garden Bed

Is Dad Looking to expand his garden? Consider a raised bed! We love raised beds because they are super easy to setup and super effective for gardening. Save your Dad some time and effort and get him a 8-in-1 metal raised bed that he can put up in an hour of less and get right to what he loves - gardening. Besides that, they have tons of gardening benefits - soil control, increased drainage, increased production and they are better for your Dad's back! 

Best Tall Raised Bed

8-in-1 Tall Metal Raised Garden Bed

This is the taller version than the raised garden bed listed above. Tall beds are great for Dad because they protect him from 1) bending over all day and 2) spending too much time kneeling. On top of that, the added height will give your Dad a break from any extra pests in the yard. It's pricier but worth it if your Dad's into it. 

Best Digging Tool

HOSS Digging Tool

The HOSS Digging Tool is an excellent addition to any Father's work bag. It's a great gift for the gardening enthusiast because it's designed for digging, cultivating raised, and weeding. It's also perfect because not many people have it - instead, they are still messing around with hand trowels. 

Best Cultivator

HOSS Single Tine Cultivator

Another great option we love is the HOSS Single Tine Cultivator. This hand-forged bad boy is perfect for cultivating around plants and for doing some close weeding with sharpened steel. This will help Dad clean up any mess out in the garden. It's perfect for pulling weeds. 

Best Bypass Pruning Shears

Fiskars Pruning Shears

You can't go wrong getting Dad a decent set of pruning shears. He'll love these because they are the perfect gardening essential for cutting flower stems, harvesting vegetables, and any trimming to encourage plant growth. Hand tools are a must. 

Alternative: HOSS Pruning Shears

Best Snips

Fiskars Pruning Snips

Maybe Dad has shears. Well, get him the next best thing - Snips! Snips are great for any pruning in tight spaces. They are perfect for trimming both flowers and dead leaves, and even for cutting the stems of vegetables. Not only that, this pair was rewarded for its ergonomics meaning Dad's hands will be fine before and after using them. 

Best Garden Hod

HOSS Garden Hod

This was a crossover from our Best Gifts for Mom post but anyone who has a vegetable patch needs a good garden hod. And the HOSS Garden Hod is a quality piece of gardening equipment. Dad can collect his vegetables, and wash them right there in the basket and be done with it. That's what Dad's want most with chores - to be done with them. 

Best Harvesting Basket

Fiskar's Harvesting Basket

Here's another crossover from the best gardening gifts for Mom guide but quality is quality. This basket is a little bit cheaper and honestly probably better based for your Dad rather than Mom strictly based off looks. The Fiskars Harvesting Basket is built for efficiency and ease of use, not aesthetics. 

Best Tubtrug

Gardener's Supply 11 Gallon Tubtrug

The Gardener's supply tubtrug is another great option for your gardening Dad. If you've ever seen him carrying in tons of crops then he needs a bigger bucket and the 11-gallon tubtrug should do just that. On top of that, if he finishes up gardening, he can hose it down, throw in some ice and then use this bad boy as a cooler during those hot summer months. 

Best Carrot Seeds

Botanical Interest Little Finger Carrot Seeds

When it comes to gardens, your Dad probably grows vegetables. And if he does, you can't go wrong with a some carrot seeds. Nothing more to say than that. Pair this with some other vegetables and you'll be good to go. 

Best Tomato Seed Kit

Botanical Interest Tomato Seed Kit

Above all else, a man wants to feel useful. And there's no way better for a man to feel useful than to be a Dad providing for his family. You can't imagine the pride he will feel bringing a bunch of different kinds of tomatoes for the misses to cook up in the next stew. Trust me on this one. 

Best Last Resort

Botanical Interests Gift Card

Here's a safe bet - don't know if Dad has vegetables or flowers or an herb garden? Don't know what tools he needs? Don't know anything? Just get him a gift card. You can throw it into his stocking or straight up give to him as a gift. He might not smile as much at a gift card, but at least you'll know he got something he needs. 

Best Place To Buy Seeds

All Other Seeds

We mentioned a few collection packs and seeds here, but your Dad might want a variety. The seeds above were just suggestions. Seeds are pretty cheap. Head on over to Botanical Interests and look around. Does Dad usually grow vegetables? Is he an herb guy? What does he like to eat but has never grown (talking plants here)? Pack four or more seeds and stuff them all into his stocking or gift bag. 

Best For Potted Plants

Drip Irrigation Kit For Potted Plants

If Dad has a ton of potted plants (or if he takes care of your potted plants) consider getting him an irrigation system designed for potted plants. This is what he wants the most. He'll spend a couple hours setting it up, and then he'll be able to water his (or your) potted plants with ease all summer long. Super practical gift for Dads everywhere. 

Best For Raised Beds

Drip Irrigation Kit For Raised Beds

If you went with a raised bed up above, then you can go wrong with an irrigation kit for raised beds. Dad is going to need to water his garden. And he probably wants to spend less time watering and more time gardening. Once he sets it up, he's good for the season so another gift where you simply cannot go wrong. 

Best Drip Tape Irrigation Kit

HOSS Drip Tape Irrigation Kit (15 mil)

The Drip Tape Irrigation kit provides a nice alternative to the drip irrigation kit above. The difference between drip tape and drip tubing is subtle and will be specific to what type of garden your dad has. Might be worth taking a look at his garden, or just straight up asking him. Does he have long rows of crops? These can also be used on raised beds, so some strategy is advised before you spend lots of money on kits.