What To Get A Gardener

Good Housekeeping

The festive season is around the corner and that means finding the perfect present for the loved ones in your life. Perhaps they're into interiors, a total book lover or a beauty junkie but if gardening's their thing, you're in the right place.

Choosing the best gardening gifts can be a tricky task as you try to balance style, practicality and adding that thoughtful touch but luckily for you, we've scoured some of our favourite brands for their best gifts for gardeners and have shared our top finds for your green-fingered friends and family members, below.

Whether you're considering handy tools, treasured keepsakes or stylish outdoor wear, we should have something to inspire your choices. And, for an especially unique offering, we have also included a selection of personalised gifts for gardeners, which should mean your present is truly one of a kind.

When it comes to the unpredictable British weather, we've also thought of that too. Some people prefer gardening in spring and summer (no judgement here!) but for those hardy types that like to be out tending the garden come rain, shine or snow there are plenty of pressies that they can use all year round.

Below, you can see our hand-picked edit of the best gardening gifts for Christmas 2021, and you can also take a look at some of the best gardening products for more inspiration, as picked by the RHS Chelsea Flower Show judges.

We have no doubt your loved one is going to be thrilled with whatever gardening-inspired gift they'll be unwrapping on the 25th...

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Morris Gardening Gloves and Hand Cream Set

Morris & Co. Beauty amazon.co.uk

£21.38

Gardening garners pretty results, but it does require getting your hands dirty in the process. These gorgeous gardening gloves will help make tasks a little more manicure-friendly and the indulgent hand cream is perfect for a post-session pamper to refresh tired hands.

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Niwaki GR Pro Lightweight Secateurs

Niwaki amazon.co.uk

£75.90

Niwaki is legendary among keen gardeners and their GR Pro Lightweight Secateurs are one of their hero products. A set that'll last many years to come, anyone would be thrilled to receive these.

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Squamish Hoody Women's

Living in Britain, it's inevitably going to be rainy/windy much of the time but that shouldn't stop people getting out into the garden. This jacket by Arc'teryx will make that easier. Keeping you dry and warm, it features a hood and is lightweight so you can layer up as needed.

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Flower Colour Theory

Phaidon Press amazon.co.uk

£17.46

New York cult florist's Putnam & Putnam's Flower Colour Theory book is as beautiful as it is useful. Either keep it on the coffee table to leaf through or use it to plan which colours will work best together in your outside space.

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Treat Republic Personalised Slate Hanging Sign

John Lewis johnlewis.com

£16.99

This personalised gardening gift can be adapted with various words to make a truly unique present.

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Classic Cast Iron Boot Jack And Brush

notonthehighstreet.com

£25.00

A shoe brush is an invaluable addition to any boot room. After a muddy day in the garden, it will ensure residue doesn't spread all over the house.

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Beosound Explore

Bang & Olufsen's latest portable speaker is made for outdoor use - perfect for gardeners who'd like to do some weeding to a podcast or a new album.

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Bramley Gardener's Greenhouse Gift Set

Fortnum & Mason fortnumandmason.com

£38.00

A touch of TLC for the gardener in your life. This beautiful Bramley set includes an all-natural hand wash, hand cream, bubble bath, body wash, body lotion and a pack of wildflower seeds to scatter outside too.

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Gold Leopard Pot Hanger, £14.32

ellajames.co.uk

These leopard pot-hangers are a modern and stylish way to jazz up your plants and potted arrangements. A good gardening gift idea for indoor plant lovers.

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Cross Body Apron

If you know someone who spends a lot of time in their greenhouse, this apron by Joules would be a perfect gift for them. While they're checking the runner beans and moving the sweetpeas, they'll no longer have to worry about muddying their clothes.

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Seedballs PTES hedgehog mix

Crocus crocus.co.uk

£6.49

Looking for gardening gifts for nature lovers? These seed balls are an easy way to grow a miniature meadow of flowers which have been specifically chosen to attract hedgehogs' favourite insects to eat. Hedgehog numbers have been rapidly declining, so these seed balls help create a welcoming habitat.

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Paper pot maker

Crocus crocus.co.uk

£14.99

This eco gift for gardeners allows you to make biodegradable seedling pots by up-cycling newspaper, using the potting kit.

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Rose Glass Plant Mister

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

£13.00

This vintage inspired plant mister would sit pretty on any windowsill and looks like it could have been taken right out of a Victorian glass house.

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3 Month Gift Subscription - Monthly

You can organise a gift subscription with Arena Flowers, meaning a loved one can have a weekly, fortnightly or monthly bouquet delivered to their door.

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Copper Heart Bird Bath Sculpture

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

£42.95

More than just a gorgeous copper garden sculpture, these specially shaped hearts are in actually multi-levelled bird baths. A great gardening gift for nature lovers.

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HAWS Multipurpose Plastic Watering Can

Haws are the gold standard when it comes to watering cans and we adore this duck egg blue multi-purpose watering can. Endlessly practical and lovely enough to be a gift for gardeners.

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Emma Bridgewater Strawberries Large Handle Round Tray, 39cm

John Lewis johnlewis.com

£40.00

We love this charming strawberry tray by Emma Bridgewater. Ideal for transporting vegetables from the plot up to the kitchen or for delivering drinks to thirsty gardeners.

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Vegetable Garden Strawberries 1/2 Pint Mug

Emma Bridgewater emmabridgewater.co.uk

£19.95

This coordinating strawberry mug by Emma Bridgewater is a new addition to the brand's range and would make a pretty gardening gift. There are plenty of other gardening themed designs to choose from, too.

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Eva Solo Bird Shelter

Eva Solo johnlewis.com

£39.00

This sleek bird feeder is so stylish it could be an ornament - a practical and pretty gardening gift for bird lovers.

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Copper garden tools, £26.95

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

This garden tool set is made from copper which repels pests and doesn't rust, so they'll stay looking stylish. The trowel is also etched with measurements, so you know exactly where to dig to every time.

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Classic Garden Fire Pit

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

£99.95

It's all about fire pits at the moment and this classic choice from Not on the High Street it an economical choice. A generous and surely received gift for gardeners to make the most of their outdoor space.

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Women's Insulated Chelsea Boots

These Chelsea boot Hunters are a perfect alternative to classic wellies and are well suited to pottering and planting in the garden. Insulated too, they'll keep your toes toasty even in the coldest frost.

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Fire Bowl

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

£249.50

If you're looking for more of an investment gardening gift for someone special (or want to treat yourself!), we love this sleek and stunning fire bowl. Enjoy a crackling fire or get your summer BBQ going and make the most of the outdoors.

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'Water The Plants' Colourful Quote Print, £8.50

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

This colourful print is an ideal way to jazz up any part of your home, plus it reminds you to take care of your foliage friends. A great gardening gift idea for indoor gardeners as well as those with a garden.

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Leaping Hare Scarf Wrendale Designs

Dobbies dobbies.com

£17.99

This soft, stunning scarf is designed with a gorgeous painted hare print by Wrendale Designs. A great clothing gift for gardeners.

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Hare Water Bottle

Dobbies dobbies.com

£19.99

Also part of Wrendale's hare range, is this gorgeous water bottle. A practical gift for gardeners to rehydrate with on long afternoons in the garden.

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Woven jute basket with indigo

Crocus crocus.co.uk

£19.99

This trug-style woven bag is ideal for ferrying tools around the garden, and is stylish enough to double as a rustic shopper. A great gardening gift for anyone with green fingers and a flair for fashion.

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Luxury bird gift pack

Crocus crocus.co.uk

£36.99

The perfect gardening gift for bird-lovers, this set includes a windowsill feeder and nester as well as bird seed and a handy guide to identifying common birds. What more could you need?

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Set Of Five Mindful Sprout Pencils

Not on the High Street notonthehighstreet.com

£24.95

If you're looking for eco gardening gift ideas, these clever pencils should do the trick. After use, the pencils can be planted, as the end contains a seed capsule. Each one has a mindful or motivational quotes on it, too.

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Potty feet Peter Rabbit set

Crocus crocus.co.uk

£28.99

These charming Peter Rabbit pot feet keep plants raised from the ground for better drainage and would create a lovely display. A very sweet gardening gift idea.