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Gardening Gifts For Mom (2023): Get Her Something She'll Love


Christina Hernandez

Oct 31, 2023

Sweet New Earth

Moms are incredible. Honestly, they are superheroes who don't get the credit they deserve.


The holidays are the perfect time to show them that extra appreciation for everything they do with a nice, thoughtful gift.


Finding the perfect gift for her can be difficult, no matter what type of garden your mother has. But - we got you covered. Green thumbs 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.


Our team specializes in gardening equipment, and they also specialize in cute gardening accessories like garden gnomes so that you can find the best gardening gifts for mom.


Our backend team includes several mothers and fathers, so we really have the best gardening gift ideas for Mom.


Check out our gift guide for Mom's birthday gifts, Mother's Day gift, and any other way you can show your appreciation for mom this year.

Best Budget Gardening Gifts For Mom

womens gardening gloves

Under $15

WOHEER Women's Gardening Gloves

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.

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womens gardening bag

Under $20

Work Pro Gardening Bag

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.

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garden kneeler and seat for garden

Under $50

H&GT Garden Kneeler and Seat

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.

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48 cel seed starting kit

Under $50

HOSS 48 Seed Cell Starting Kit

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).

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Best Raised Gardening Beds For Mom

metal raised bed

Best Overall Metal Raised Bed

8-in-1 Metal Raised Garden Bed

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.

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tall metal raised bed

Best Tall Raised Bed

6-in-1 Tall Metal Raised Garden Bed

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.

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Best Gardening Tools For Mom

gardening shovel

Best Shovel

HOSS Gardening Shovel

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.

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hand rake for garden

Best Hand Rake

HOSS Hand Rake

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.

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pruning shears from hoss

Best Pruning Shears

HOSS Pruning Shears

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.

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mini chainsaw on a table

Best Mini Chainsaw

Taranzy Mini Chainsaw

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.

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Best Gardening Baskets For Mom

garden hod

Best Garden Hod

HOSS Garden Hod

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.

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fiskars harvesting basket

Best Harvesting Basket

Fiskar's Harvesting Basket

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.

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tubtrug

Best Tubtrug

Gardener's Supply 11 Gallon Tubtrug

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.

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Cute Gardening Gifts For Mom

sometimes i wet my plants sign

Best Garden Sign

'Sometimes I Wet My Plants'

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!

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best wind chimes

Best Wind Chimes

Dawhud Direct Wind Chimes

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.

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garden turtle statue

Best Statue

Solar Turtle Statue

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.

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Best Gardening Seeds To Get For Mom

herb seed collection

Best Herb Sees

Chef's Herb Garden Collection

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.

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vegetable seed collection

Best Vegetable Seeds

Container Vegetable Collection

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.

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lavender seeds

Best Lavender Seeds

Munstead Lavender Seeds

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.

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botanical interests

Best Place To Buy Seeds

All Other Seeds

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.

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Best Gardening Gnomes For Mom

welcome sign gnome

Best Happy Gnome

'Welcome' Sign Gnome

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.

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angry gnome sign

Best Angry Gnome

The 'Go Away' Sign Gnome

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.

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flamingo gnome

Best Overall Gnome

Reclining Gnome on Flamingo

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.

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Best Irrigation Kits For Mom

drip irrigation for mom

Best For Potted Plants

Drip Irrigation Kit For Potted Plants

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.

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raised bed irrigation for mom

Best For Raised Beds

Drip Irrigation Kit For Raised Beds

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.

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What To Look For In Gardening Gifts For Mom

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.

Size

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.

Interests

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.

Replenishables

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.

Gardening Gifts For Mom FAQs

  • Is Amazon The Best Place For Gardening Gifts?

    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.

  • What is a good gift for a gardener?

    A good gift for a gardener is going to be anything that will help them expand or improve their garden.

  • What to buy for first-time gardeners?

    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.

  • What is the best gardening gifts for Mother's Day?

    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.


Before you go...

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.


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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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