Updated for Christmas 2025 – Inspiration for festive presents or birthdays
Choosing presents for gardeners can be tricky, so I’ve created a bumper guide – this is your one-stop shop for gardening gift ideas. Be warned, some of them have a North-East flavour! I’ll add to it throughout the year, so you can be sure prices and availability are up-to-date. Read more about gifts priced from £20-£100.
Gardening gift ideas for under £10
Homescapes, www.homescapesonline.com
Steel Parasol Mushroom Garden Stake Decorations, Set of 2: Decorate your flowerbed or plant pot with these garden stakes, crafted from 100 per cent mild steel. W15 x H27cm. Price: £9.99.
Town & Country, www.townandco.com
- Dragonfly Pen: Black ink rollerball pen comes in a dragonfly-themed gift box, £3.99. Read more about Town & Country’s full gift range and their Dragonfly Collection.
- Everyday Planner: An undated to-do list planner features 50 tear-off sheets on a sturdy dragonfly-themed clipboard, £4.99.
- Dragonfly Journal: This A5 lined notebook features a delicate dragonfly design, £4.99.
- Casual Cloggies: Lightweight and comfy, breathable garden slip-ons, £9.99.
- Dragonfly Rambler Socks: Cosy and cushioned, with moisture-wicking technology and extra support for arches and ankles, £9.99.
Wilkinson Sword, wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk
- Carbon Steel Hand Fork: This classic hand fork is built from tough carbon steel and finished with a weatherproof ash handle, £6.99.
- Heart-Shaped Trowel: With a sharp point for breaking up soil and a wide head perfect for bulb planting, it’s ideal for any garden lover, £9.99.
Elho pots, www.elho.com
- jazz round range: Available in jazz bowl, jazz round and the new jazz mini, ideal for succulents. in a range of rich colours, from £2.89.
- vibes fold range: An expanded range, now including bowls, coupes, minis and gift sets. Prices start at £2.89.
Burgon & Ball, www.burgonandball.com.
- FloraBrite gloves: Comfortable stretch-fit gloves with nitrile-coated fingers and palms. Available in pink or yellow, and in various sizes, £8.49.
- Seedling widger: This double-ended widger makes sowing seeds, weeding, transplanting seedlings, and filling tiny pots with compost so much easier, £4.99.
- Malibu succulent pots: Cute little indoor plant pots in three colours. With subtly speckled glazes. RRP £7.49.
- Baby Dotty hanging pot: A petite hanging pot in soft aqua and just 7cm in diameter. They’re perfect for showing off succulents. RRP £8.49.
Seedball, www.seedball.co.uk
Wildflower stocking fillers: There are around 30 seeds in each seed ball, which will blossom into a wonderful mixture of cornflowers, white campion, oxeye daisies and more. They will attract pollinators too, £9.
WOLF-Garten, Multi-Change Range, wolfgarten-tools.co.uk
The Multi-Change range from WOLF-Garten can be added every year. Think of it as a Pandora bracelet for gardeners! The range consists of everything from cultivators and rakes to seed sowers and hoes, from £9.99.
Gardening gift ideas – £10-£25
Suttons, www.suttons.co.uk
- Christmas Cactus: This Christmas Cactus comes from tropical Brazil and enjoys warmth and humidity. Pink, red or white flowers appear at the stem tips for up to 8 weeks over winter. Height and spread: 45cm, £16.99.
- Amaryllis Touch Of Wax Stag or Wreath: In only 6-8 weeks, stems each topped with 4 to 6 huge red, trumpet-shaped blooms. The wax treatment ensures a mess-free, maintenance-free display, £19.99.
- Garden Gear – Metal Sunflower Stakes: Made from durable iron, each hand-painted sunflower glows vibrantly, £21.99.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Shop, shop.kew.org
Self-watering POTR Origami Pot in Blue, 18cm: Made from recycled waste plastic, it uses 95 per cent less material than traditional pots. POTR Pots are delivered flat-packed. After popping into shape, the wicking cord enables your plant to self-regulate its water intake. Price: £24.
Rex London, www.rexlondon.com
- Spirit of Adventure LED Hurricane Lantern: Create a cosy atmosphere in the garden with this LED hurricane lantern. In various colours, powered by 4xAA batteries (not included). Price: £19.95
- Enamel tealight lantern: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, its cut-out design illuminates with stunning patterns of light. In various colours, suitable for tealights up to 3.8cm in diameter. Insert by twisting the holder at the base of the lantern. Price: £19.95.
Marquis & Dawe, marquisanddawe.co.uk
Fluted Decorative Hanging Bells: Antique-inspired hanging bells feature a silver-and-gold brushed colourway. Each bell has a metal ringer. They hang on string at different levels to create a layered effect. Price: £15.
Lights4fun, www.lights4fun.co.uk
Bumblebee LED Solar Fairy Lights: 20 bees to pop around your garden shed, between branches or nestled within a hedgerow. With 1.9m of lights and 3m lead cable. Expect up to 6 hours of shine time from a full day’s charge during spring and summer.
LECHUZA, www.thelechuza.co.uk
CANTO pots: Transition from autumn to winter by using living miniature Christmas trees, leaving them bare at first and decorating them for Advent with stars, lights and bows. The trees look great in CANTO Stone 14 self-watering small planters. The textured surface finish is available in Sand Beige, Stone Grey, Graphite Black, and Quartz White. RRP, £15.29. Read more about Forestcore styling.
Genus, www.genus.gs
Silk Glove Liners: Wear pure silk under regular gardening gloves to keep you warm in the coldest of weather. Sizes S-XL, £20.
Copper & Green, www.copperandgreen.com
- Mushroom Magic: Suitable for use either indoors or outside, use these copper mushrooms to decorate plant pots, or garden borders. Sold in groups of three, measuring between 6cm and 12cm tall, £18.
- Christmas Stars: Measuring 5cm across, with a 1cm hanging hole, hang them indoors or outdoors, on trees, wreaths or garlands. Sold in packs of three, five and ten, at £15, £24, and £47.
- Copper plant labels: Made of 100 per cent pure copper. Customise them with the included acrylic marker pen in each pack of 3, 5 or 10 labels (£18, £27 and £50). Read about Copper & Green.
Wilkinson Sword, wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk
- Hori Hori Trowel: This award winner combines the power of a knife with the practicality of a trowel. It has a dual-sided blade (one sharp, one serrated), depth gauge and sturdy pouch, £14.99.
- Ultralight Bypass Pruner (featured image): More than 40 per cent lighter than traditional models. With a carbon steel blade, non-stick coating and ergonomic grip, £14.99. Read more about these hand tools.
- Multi-Tool Max: The perfect stocking filler for the handyperson in your life! This ultimate multi-tool includes needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, a bottle opener, a flat screwdriver, a can opener, a Phillips screwdriver, a knife, a saw and a carabiner, £19.99.
Town & Country, www.townandco.com
- Dragonfly Umbrella: A lightweight, windproof pop-up umbrella. Compact and easy to carry with a wrist strap and protective sleeve, £12.99.
- Gauntlet Gloves: Long gauntlet gloves for tackling roses, brambles and thorny shrubs. Made from breathable spandex and soft microfibre leather, £14.99.
- Dragonfly Memory Foam Kneeler: This plush memory foam kneeler supports gardeners during weeding, planting and DIY jobs, £15.99.
Burgon & Ball, www.burgonandball.com.
- Kneelo®: The original memory foam garden kneeler, with 30 per cent more foam padding, £16.99.
- Indoor watering can: Stylish and ideal for cacti or succulents, the narrow spout gives a highly targeted, precise pour, in charcoal, stone and pale jade, £14.99.
- Sophie Conran apple bird feeder: Pop an apple or a pear on the feeder to give birds a treat, £10.49.
- Dig the Glove gardening glove, Tweed: These stylish, high-performance gloves in classic tweed have padded palms, anti-debris wrist straps and real leather trim. RRP £19.49.
- RHS-endorsed planting trowel: This heart-shaped trowel is brilliant for all kinds of planting. The short, wide head has a pointed, sharpened tip to slice easily through the ground. It carries a full lifetime guarantee. RRP £12.99.
- Corona Max Leather Holster: Keep tools close at hand. The universal design attaches easily to a belt and fits most secateurs and folding saws. The top-grain cowhide leather is stitched and riveted to last for years. RRP £19.99.
- RHS-endorsed short-handled perennial spade: This short-handled version of the RHS-endorsed perennial spade, offering even more control. Carries a lifetime guarantee. RRP £22.99.
£25-£50
Suttons, www.suttons.co.uk
- Moss Wall Art: Each handcrafted design showcases Norwegian moss, artfully arranged in a rustic wooden frame. No watering or sunlight needed, £25.99
- Garden Gear Highgrove Garden Wall Clock & Thermometer: This weatherproof timepiece not only keeps you informed of the time but also provides accurate temperature readings, £29.99.
LECHUZA TRENDCOVER planters, www.thelechuza.co.uk
TRENDCOVER planters are available in Vegan Leather, Cork, and Felt finishes for a contemporary take on the trend for housing plants in baskets. These self-watering planters look just as good housing succulents in spring as they do displaying your Christmas tree. Available in two sizes (TRENDCOVER 23 AND 32) and a range of naturalistic tones. RRP from £34.19. Read more about Forestcore styling.
Burgon & Ball, www.burgonandball.com.
9L Watering Can: This full-size can in galvanised steel has a five-year guarantee, £49.99. Read my review of this product.
Genus, www.genus.gs
- Cable Knit Merino Hat: A premium, 100 per cent felted merino wool hat made in the UK. Designed to keep your head warm whilst feeling luxuriously soft. In Rust, Alchemilla Green, Pacific Blue, Dark Earth and Tayberry Red, one size, £32.
- Japanese Gardening Knife: This folding knife, made from hi-carbon steel with a brass handle, stays open when you need it and closed when you don’t, without any locking device, just a flick of the finger, £39.
- Hori Hori Tool: Often described as the world’s best gardening tool. Hori Hori means dig-dig in Japanese. Ideal for digging, cutting, and slicing, £49.
Town & Country, www.townandco.com.
- 2-in-1 Kneeler and Stool: This padded kneeler has handles for extra support. Flip it over and it becomes a stool. Light enough for easy carrying, and folds down for easy storage, £24.99.
- Buckingham Neoprene Shoes: No more struggling to get boots off with the slip-on, slip-off design! The natural neoprene material keeps feet warm in winter and cool in summer, £29.99.
Gardening gift ideas – Over £50
GMB Group, www.gm8group.com
Tiger Wormery: Ideal for those trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, the rebranded home composter by GM8 Group! The wormery provides the best liquid fertiliser and compost. The product and packaging is also recyclable, designed to be durable and long-lasting. It’s available with two, three or four trays, and in stone grey, black, terracotta and dark green. Price from £79.99.
Genus, www.genus.gs
- Japanese Snips: Ideal for harvesting fruit, thinning, light pruning and floristry because of their precision blades. Beautifully packaged in a red Japanese gift box, £69.
- Gardening Caddy Bag: Keep your tools, lunch and essentials close at hand. With seven external pockets and six generous internal pockets. Stash smaller items in the detachable drawstring pouch and a D-ring with a detachable clip which will keep keys safe. In forest green canvas with hot orange lining, £69.
Gardening gift ideas for less-able gardeners
Burgon & Ball, www.burgonandball.com.
Corona Max Forged Convertible Branch & Stem Pruner: A tool like secateurs with longer handles to give more leverage, making for easier cuts in a lighter-weight tool. Cuts up to 2cm diameter, £52.49.
Gardening gift ideas for children
Hillier, www.hillier.co.uk
LEGO Carrot Mascot Keyring Torch: A great stocking filler. The 3-inch minifigure keyring torch has bright LED lights, and posable limbs. Perfect for kids or quirky gift lovers, £13.99.
Seedball, seedball.co.uk
Make Your Own Seed Balls Kit: For children who like to get messy! It’s a brilliant activity to bring the family together. It’s also fun for kids to see their wildflowers grow, attracting pollinators like honeybees and butterflies. Each kit includes three plastic-free pouches of raw materials, which, when mixed together with water, will create enough mix for 40-60 balls, £15.
CJ Wildlife, www.birdfood.co.uk.
Kids EasyFlip Feeders – Bundle of Three from CJ Wildlife: Part of a kids’ wildlife range with the National Trust, the recyclable plastic feeders are the perfect size for little hands to carry and are easy to open. Simply fill the feeders with high-quality bird food, click the lid back on and hang it in your garden close to trees or shrubs, £17.97.
Town & Country, www.townandco.com
Kids Light and Bright Gloves: Gardening gloves to keep little hands protected. Ideal for budding young growers, £3.99.
Gardening gift ideas – Books
These books would make excellent presents and you’ll get them cheaper than the original RRP if you search around. I’ve supplied the links back to the original reviews:
- The Right Genes by Nick Hamilton: Written by the Gardeners’ World presenter Geoff Hamilton’s son Nick, it’s a heart-warming tale of growing up with an organic gardening pioneer, £14.99.
- No Dig: Nurture Your Soil To Grow Better Veg With Less Effort by Charles Dowding: The complete no-dig gardening handbook, £30.
- RHS The Tree In My Garden by Kate Bradbury: Tackling climate change one garden at a time, £20.
- Cut Flowers by Celestina Robertson: Part of the Bloom series, an excellent guide to eco-friendly floristry from total beginners to experts, £12.99.
- The Regenerative Garden by Stephanie Rose: 80 DIY projects using permaculture techniques, £18.99.
- Sustainable Garden by Marian Boswall: A ‘whole world’ approach to sustainable gardening, £18.
- Shade by Susanna Grant (main picture): Winner of the Garden Publication of the Year Award at the Garden Media Guild Awards 2021, £12.99.
- Son of the Secret Gardener by Trevor Millum: The author’s grandfather was head gardener at Maytham Hall, the famous Secret Garden. It’s a delightful look at social history and literature, £11.50.
- RHS The Creative Gardener by Adam Frost: 25 projects thought up during lockdown, £20.
- How To Grow by Marcus Bridgewater: Self-help and positivity through gardening, £17.99.
I’ll be adding to this gardening gift ideas guide, so keep checking back.
