Gardeners can be difficult to shop for. Here are some suggestions:
Snips and pruners are needed any time you head to the garden to harvest vegetables, herbs, and fruits; cutting flowers for bouquets; and light pruning and deadheading. A Tool Sharpener lets the gardener maintain the sharp edge.
Weeders make yard and garden chores faster, easier and more fun. The innovative, heart-shaped blade clears large areas of weeds quickly, while the V-tip gets hard-to-reach weeds with laser precision. The open design works in soil, gravel & many ground materials. Some brands are Skidger’s, Bully Tools, Corona Clipper, and Tomita. Several sizes allow you to choose the perfect gift for those garden-lovers in your life.
A stirrup hoe is a great weeding tool for any gardener. The tool is a U-shaped blade that oscillates when you move it back and forth on the ground and is attached to a long wooden handle.
Metal Crack Weeder Crevice Tool This handheld weeder is great for removing pesky weeds and thistles from your patio, sidewalk, and driveway. Stainless Steel with L-shaped head and ergonomic handle. Fiskars makes a Telescoping Crack Weeder that lets gardeners stand up while weeding. For a big project or if you have bad knees or back, this feature is great. Draw back it is pricier.
Root cutter, transplanting and multi-purpose shovel digs through sod and roots like they’re not there, with its “Inverted V” cutting blade tip and specially designed root-cutting rip Saw teeth, eliminating the need for saws, hatchets, pry-bars, and more. Some brands are Root Slayer, Root Assassin, and Roamwild MultiDigger.
Root Slayer Trowel Root cutting trowel is designed to last a lifetime of digging for the serious gardener; Heavy duty blade features two dozen ripsaw teeth, an inverted V cutting tip, and twine Cutter/bottle opener; Powder coated Enamel carbon Steel blades can be sharpened for a long-lasting cutting edge.
A bundle of plant labels is something most gardeners would love to find in their stockings. High-quality zinc, aluminum, or copper labels will last for years and mark up beautifully.
A Gardener Journal, one with lined pages for garden notes, grid pages for garden layout and planning, and plant record pages.
Garden Kneeler and Seat, Heavy Duty Garden Kneeler Seat, Portable Gardening Tools, Foldable EVA Garden Helper Seat with 2 Tool Pockets
Garden Tool Belt, Tool Pouch. Designed to Hold your ‘Go To” Garden Tools.
Collapsible Gardening Container is perfect for all your outdoor cleanup needs — when gathering yard and garden waste. The containers come in 10-gallon and 30-gallon sizes. The reinforced bottom offers enhanced durability. An innovative design folds to 3.5″ for space-saving storage, and an internal spring pops it up when you’re ready to use it.
Intended Use
As you’re shopping, consider whether the gardener on your list is passionate about indoor gardening, outdoor gardening, or both. Some smaller watering cans, for example, are better for watering houseplants, while large watering cans are a better fit for someone with a large outside garden. If you’re purchasing gloves, be aware that some are designed for roses and other thorny plants, while other gloves work well for less prickly plants. Make sure any decorative items are weatherproof if they’ll be placed outside in the garden.
Good luck on your shopping, just remember the gardener enjoys being outside and reaps the joy of their garden. Think about joining them.
The author of this article, Phillip Prichard, is a Paulding UGA Extension Master Gardener, trained to provide education for homeowners on horticulture, sustainable landscaping, and environmentally friendly gardening practices using unbiased, research-based information from the University of Georgia. For more information, contact Paulding County UGA Extension at 770-443-7616 or view our online resources at www.ugaextension.org/paulding.
