I\u2019ve always thought about redoing the lyrics of \u201cSanta Baby\u201d by Eartha Kitt to make it more gardener-friendly. Not that there\u2019s anything wrong with wanting a \u201954 convertible in light blue, but I\u2019d rather have an Ariens mechanical edger in bright orange. And I have no use for a ring under the tree. I\u2019ve already got one of those, and for most of the gardening season it sits in a jewelry box because compost<\/a> and diamonds don\u2019t mix well. Speaking of compost, I wouldn\u2019t mind finding a couple yards of that dumped under my redbud tree instead.<\/p>\n This might all sound a bit silly, but I think it makes the point that gardeners can be notoriously hard to buy gifts for (or at least that\u2019s what my husband tells me). We generally value practicality over prettiness. So in an effort to help out those of you who have been tasked with purchasing a present for that favorite plantsperson in your life, we have collected a lengthy list of items that any gardener would be delighted to receive.<\/p>\n On this list you\u2019ll find suggestions from Fine Gardening<\/em> staffers like Don Burgard, our talented copy editor. The thing Don wants most this year is a pole saw, but not just any pole saw\u2014the saw he wants has features that make it especially useful.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also find suggestions from our cadre of regional reporters<\/a>. These are folks from all corners of the U.S., who bring their expertise and extensive experience in gardening to inform their choices. No matter where you, your regional reporter has you covered.<\/p>\n The most important bit of advice I have for those of you looking for that perfect gardening gift is that it is sometimes the smallest things can make us the happiest. Years ago my spouse stuck a small bag of bare-root peonies in my stocking, and I almost cried. To the rest of the family it appeared like I had received a weird pile of brown tentacles. But to me, it was the best gift ever.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Many years ago I inherited my grandfather\u2019s rabbiting spade. At the time I wasn\u2019t quite sure what good a small-headed shovel would do in my garden. But I quickly came to consider it THE most invaluable tool I own. The folklore goes that poor tenant farmers in the 19th century would file down a traditional-size shovel to a rounded point so it could be used to easily dig up rabbits for supper. This narrow-handled tool is often called a \u201cpoacher\u2019s spade\u201d because this action would all take place illegally on the rich estate owner\u2019s land. In modern times, this sharp shovel is ideal for edging a bed, transplanting in tight quarters, or even slicing through thick roots for easy division. The closest version to my heirloom that I can find is the rabbiting spade from Red Pig Garden Tools. Known for custom-built, blacksmith-forged tools, this company has thought of every detail. The handle length is 48 inches, but if you\u2019re on the shorter side, you can request one that is only 44 inches long. The blade has a tapered, rounded cutting edge that is about 9 to 11 inches long, and two straps with rivets secure the head to the handle, ensuring strength and stability. The only bad thing I can say about this beautiful rabbiting spade is that it makes my older version look sad in comparison.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> redpigtools.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $125.00<\/p>\n \u2014Danielle Sherry, executive editor<\/em><\/p>\n Berry & Bird Rabbiting Spade, Trenching Shovel<\/p>\n Ideal Tool for All Gardeners Use: Our heavy duty trenching shovel is designed by a professional gardening tool designer. Lifetime Durability: This heavy duty drain spade is made of high-quality stainless steel, it is very strong and durable, even if it is used for high-strength work, it will not bend. Ergonomic Wood Handle: The handle of this planting spade is made of ash hardwood harvested from FSC-certified forests and has an ergonomically streamlined design, making it very suitable for everyone’s hands. Multi-Use: This digging shovel is generally used for digging trenches, digging holes, transplanting, edging, moving compost, cutting thick turf and furrowing. The sharp blade allows you to cut, scoop, dig, lift and dice in hard soil. <\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $65.99 at the time of writing<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This high-quality garden knife from A. M. Leonard is the tool you will want to have at your side whenever you are in the garden. The 6-inch stainless steel blade has a wonderfully sharp serrated edge that will cut through roots and stems quickly and cleanly. The blade also has a notch for cutting twine and is marked in 1-inch increments that are useful for measuring planting depth or for lending scale to reference photos. The knife\u2019s comfortable molded handle has a wide guard, and its bright orange color makes it hard to misplace. You can safely keep the tool close at hand using the durable leather sheath, which can be threaded onto a belt or clipped to your waistband or pants pocket. This knife is perfect for planting, dividing, weeding, digging, and prying, and you will keep finding new uses for it all the time.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> amleo.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $34.83<\/p>\n \u2014Carol Collins, associate editor<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For delicate pruning jobs, you can\u2019t do better than these pruning snips from Fiskars Non-stick Micro-Tip Pruning Snips. They are a great supplement to your regular pruners. Like scalpels with handles, they will cut even the smallest and thinnest of shoots with sharp precision. They\u2019re great for cut-flower gardens, bonsai pruning, and herb gardening. Just 6 inches long with 1.75-inch blades, they\u2019re lightweight and nimble. The blades spring back open after cuts and are also covered with a nonstick coating to reduce jamming. This means that less pressure is required, making it much easier on your hands. Be sure to keep the sheath on the end of the snips, as the blades are very sharp. Best of all, this tool is sold in a two-pack, so you\u2019ll have a backup if you misplace it.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0fiskars.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $14.99<\/p>\n \u2014Diana Koehm, assistant editor<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Living in a house surrounded by trees is wonderful, but a downside is the ongoing need for maintenance. As a younger man, I proudly tackled the job of tree trimming with a bow saw, which not only required some muscle but also a ladder. I later added a pole saw to my tool arsenal, which meant that I could leave the ladder in the garage\u2014but handling the pole saw still demanded a lot from me. Upon seeing how hard I was working to trim a tree one afternoon, my neighbor introduced me to his latest gadget\u2014a pole chain saw. It\u2019s just what it sounds like\u2014a chain saw at the end of a pole. With one of those, I could do my tree trimming and still have enough upper-body strength left for lugging around my regular chain saw to cut up the branches into more-manageable pieces.<\/p>\n Although the tool that my neighbor let me borrow is powered by gasoline, I\u2019ve got my eye on this battery-powered version by SunJoe, with an advertised runtime of up to 15 minutes. That doesn\u2019t sound like a lot, but a chainsaw is going to move through a tree branch a lot faster than a saw that\u2019s powered by me. This saw has a telescoping pole that extends almost to 7 feet, and the company claims that it can saw through branches 9.5 inches thick. If Santa is on board with the idea, I hope next spring to be chain-sawing my way to healthier and more shapely trees.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> snowjoe.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $124.00<\/p>\n \u2014Don Burgard, copy\/production editor<\/em><\/p>\n Sun Joe Cordless Telescoping Pole Chain Saw<\/p>\n BAR + CHAIN: 8 in. auto-lubricating bar + chain with 2.7 fl oz oil tank capacity and oil level window. TELESCOPIC: Telescoping pole extends from 3.7 ft to 7.2 ft, providing up to 14 ft of overhead reach. ADJUSTABLE HEAD: Multi-angle head adjusts from 0\u00ba to 30\u00ba
Price:<\/strong> $110.49 at the time of writing<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A good pair of garden snips is essential if you\u2019re growing a cut-flower garden. This year, I went against everybody\u2019s advice and decided to grow my own wedding flowers. I knew that to do it right I would need the correct tools, and one of the most essential ended up being these snips. Though my wedding was postponed due to the pandemic, I was still able to enjoy the flowers throughout the growing season. I loved grabbing these snips and heading into my garden beds to see what flowers were ready to harvest, and then playing with the design of the bouquets. These snips have a comfort-gel ergonomic grip that makes them very easy on the hands during repeated use\u2014as when one is harvesting stems and branches for bouquets. They are sharp and cut precisely, even on thicker-stemmed plants and woodies like hydrangeas, viburnums, and beautyberries. They also feature a thorn stripper and a floral wire cutter right on the snips, making these a great choice for the professional florist too.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> shop.coronatoolsusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $20.20<\/p>\n \u2014Christine Alexander, digital content manager<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n I have a confession to make\u2014I\u2019m a serial plant killer. I\u2019ve always loved and appreciated plants, but watering and I have never gotten along. I can find a million other things to do in a day rather than spend a little bit of time tending to my plants. But that all changed when I got this simple, small, but absolutely adorable watering can. It\u2019s pretty enough to leave on your plant stand so that it\u2019s always handy, and its friendly face will encourage you to check on your thirsty plants even when you\u2019re feeling too tired or busy. With a half-gallon capacity, it\u2019s perfect for a small patio garden or collection of indoor plants. It\u2019s never too heavy to carry around my house, yet it still holds enough water so that I\u2019m not constantly running back to the kitchen sink for refills. Do your part to reform a serial plant killer in your life with this cheery gardening gift.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $8.89<\/p>\n \u2014Kaitlyn Hayes, digital content production specialist<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n I love houseplants and have acquired many beautiful varieties in my home. As much as I love my houseplants, however, I find it quite a task to water them all. Then I discovered these fiberglass globes. They look beautiful and can water your plants slowly for up to two weeks. With these tools, I am hoping to cut back on the amount of time it takes to water my plants while adding a beautiful decorative touch to them. I am putting these beautiful glass globes on my wishlist this year!<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0<\/strong>lowes.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $8.98<\/p>\n \u2014Kara Demos, digital content production specialist<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A must-have book for anyone passionate about container gardening, The Flower Yard: Growing Flamboyant Flowers in Containers<\/em> by Arthur Parkinson is packed from cover to cover with design ideas and practical tips on topics such as composting, planting, staking, and organic pest control. This charming book provides an intimate look into Parkinson\u2019s garden, which consists solely of containers spilling over with the likes of tulips, cosmos, and dahlias throughout the year. He shares his design methods for choosing colors and textures for his containers with easy-to-replicate visuals like a mood board to envision plant combinations. This book not only keeps the reader visually entranced with the whimsy of his plant combinations, but it also offers an abundance of solid advice on container gardening for the novice and advanced gardener alike.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0barnesandnoble.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $26.99<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The SpearHead Spade is the only shovel the garden-tool enthusiast will ever need. Made with carbon manganese steel, the spade boasts a thicker and stronger blade than the typical shovel. Due to its narrow, pointed shape, the SpearHead Spade pierces any soil type, making planting and transplanting a breeze. Need to dig in a very small space? No problem! It maneuvers beautifully in fully planted beds where room is limited. Three different models are available for that special gardener in your life: long-handled, short D-handled, and a mini spade, which is perfect for very tight spots or container gardening. As a bonus, the short D-handled model comes in five bright colors.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0spearheadspade.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $35.00 to $54.00<\/p>\n \u2014Michele Christiano has worked in public gardens for most of her career. She lives and gardens in southern Pennsylvania.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Fitting snuggly on a standard 5-gallon bucket, this amazing garden bucket caddy from Fiskars will free up the internal space of the bucket while keeping tools and supplies accessible and organized on the exterior of the bucket. Weatherproof and durable, this accessory is constructed of easy-to-clean canvas and includes nine deep pockets and two \u201cpencil pockets.\u201d The larger pockets can accommodate a wide range of hand tools such as a trowel, weeding tool, and hand pruners, as well as items such as a cell phone, sunscreen bottle, insect repellant, or a notepad. Customize your caddy as you see fit! Backed by a lifetime warranty, this bucket caddy is a welcome and appreciated product that sees increasing popularity with the efficient and organized gardener (and those who are still striving for efficiency).<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0homedepot.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $12.11<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This small, lightweight saw from ARS has limitless potential with a myriad of garden applications. The 6.5-inch curved blade has tri-edge serrated teeth that cut on both the push and pull motions. The incredibly sharp blade (made of high-carbon steel) is chrome-plated for rust and sap resistance and offers a very clean and efficient cut. A rubber-coated grip provides additional stability to any cut. When opened, the entire saw is 15 inches in length but folds and stores safely. Despite the blade length on this saw, it has few equals and is not only suitable for most garden uses but is popular in heavy-duty situations and orchard applications. I would not be without this saw, which also has a replaceable blade.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $42.90<\/p>\n \u2014Mark Dwyer, former director of horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin, operates Landscape Prescriptions by MD.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A membership to your local public garden is a gift that gives year-round. Memberships allow free admission to the garden and\/or free parking. Discounts on classes, events, gift shop purchases, and so forth are often included as well. Be sure to check out your local garden\u2019s website for specific details about its membership program. In addition, most garden memberships can be used for free or discounted admission to over 300 public gardens nationwide\u2014a terrific perk for the gardener who also loves to travel. It\u2019s also nice to know that your purchase provides much-needed funding for your local garden\u2019s operations and programs\u2014a true win-win.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you have a loved one with a back that\u2019s sore from hours working in the garden, this is a terrific gift that will ensure many more pain-free hours to tend their passion. The Rolling Garden Seat from Gardener\u2019s Supply allows easy access to raised beds; imagine never having to hunch over to harvest green beans! It also eliminates stooping or bending to weed and deadhead flower gardens. The seat rotates 360 degrees and can be raised or lowered for the perfect height. The heavy-duty wheels can be used on a variety of surfaces, and a turnbar gives you front wheel control to easily meander your way through planting beds.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0gardeners.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $79.95<\/p>\n \u2014Michelle Provaznik is executive director of the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, Colorado.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n After 30 years of practicing as a product designer, I can appreciate designs that are ergonomic, timeless, and practical. But it\u2019s pure kismet when you discover a product that is also stunningly beautiful\u2014even just as an object. The classic Haws watering can is all that and more. As with so many crafts, it all comes down to having the finest-crafted tools to work with. Chefs geek out over pricey knives and obscure kitchen paraphernalia, but we serious gardeners dream about things like hand-thrown pottery and, yes, authentic Haws watering cans.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0haws1886.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> \u00a37.99 to \u00a359.99 (about $11 to $82)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n My garden struggles include having too many wild rabbits who like to munch on my plants and three curious terriers who like to dig wherever I have dug. So when I saw these wire-covered cloches from Gardener\u2019s Supply, I knew that I had to have them. Not only do they keep the bunnies, dogs, and deer from destroying a crop, but they look as if they came right out of a Beatrix Potter illustration. Now I can say goodbye to those rusty tomato cages that I would lay over the garden. These cloches stay out year-round\u2014and they\u2019re gorgeous. Shhh\u2014no one needs to know that they are functional.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> gardeners.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $39.95 (3 or more, $36.50 each)<\/p>\n \u2014Matt Mattus is the author of two books:<\/em>\u00a0Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening.\u00a0He gardens in Worcester, Massachusetts.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Every gardener in your life would appreciate at least one of these comfortable and colorful hats this holiday season! Though I normally am extremely ambivalent about hats, I absolutely LOVE this lightweight, washable, breathable, and very flattering cotton hat from Foxgloves. Whether I\u2019m gardening, traveling (this hat can be squeezed into the tiniest available luggage space), going to an outdoor event, or hiking, it has become my go-to head covering for every outdoor occasion\u2014miraculously staying put even on the windiest of days! And it provides SPF50+ sun protection. Not only is this hat pretty, but it is available in an array of colors. You\u2019re bound to find at least one that you or your gardening buddies will fall in love with (I have four at last count). I promise you\u2019ll find yourself buying multiples to make sure you\u2019ve got one to match every outfit! So put a Cotton Crochet Hat from Foxgloves on your own wishlist, or start shopping for your gardening friends and family.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong>\u00a0foxglovesinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $35.00<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Beyond Borders Fair Trade helps the talented metal artists it works with in the town of Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, to better their lives, alleviate poverty, and improve the Haitian economy\u2014all through sharing their beautiful metal artwork with appreciative homeowners and gardeners all over the world. Using discarded oil barrels, hammers, chisels, and nails, each artist puts their gifts to work and creates gorgeous pieces ranging from small garden stakes for a flower border to large, collectible wall or fence pieces perfect for either indoors or out. There are styles, sizes, and price points to suit every friend or family member this holiday season. The hardest part is choosing which beautiful piece to give or to put on your own wishlist!<\/p>\n Source: <\/strong>beyondbordershome.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $39.99 to $123.99<\/p>\n \u2014Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma in Petaluma, California.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Whether you have fallen in love with monsteras, anthuriums, alocasias, or any other wildly wonderful tropical plants, there is now a new way to bring their boldness into your living spaces with creative flourish. Give the gift of gardening with unique pillows inspired by nature from the Green Philosophy Co. The Succulent Plush Pillow is available in three colors and two sizes, with each easy-care micro plush cover created individually by hand. Additional styles of plant species are available. Partnering with Trees for the Future, this woman-owned company pledges to plant trees in developing countries for every purchase, with over 137,700 planted to date.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> greenphilosophy.co<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $35.00 to $149.00<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For anyone interested in learning how to create landscapes based on ecosystems and plant communities, there is no better place to start than Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change<\/em> by Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher, (Timber Press, 2016). This book is thoughtfully organized and written to be not only educational but also to tell the story of discovering nature\u2019s seasonal surprises. It documents Weaner\u2019s and Christopher\u2019s personal journeys through horticulture, explored through lessons learned and used to inform you of best practices for developing more ecologically responsible gardens. Whether you are a novice gardener or a practicing professional, this is a must-have addition to your library.<\/p>\n Source: <\/strong>amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $32.31<\/p>\n \u2014Marti Neely, FAPLD, owns and operates Marti Neely Design and Associates in Omaha, Nebraska.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nFG<\/em> Staff Picks<\/h2>\n
The only \u201cshovel\u201d you\u2019ll ever need<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\nA useful tool for many tasks<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Pruning snips for delicate jobs<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>A battery-powered and heavy-duty chain saw<\/h3>\n
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\n24-VOLT SYSTEM: 24V 2.0 Ah IONMAX lithium-ion battery allows for up to 32 cuts of 4″ x 4″ pine on a single charge.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pole-chainsaw-sunjoe.jpg\")
\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\nGarden snips for the cut-flower gardener<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Water your plant with a friendly face<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Let your houseplants water themselves<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Mid-Atlantic Regional Reporter\u2014Michele Christiano<\/h2>\n
Amp up your container game with this guide<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>A deft spade for tight spots<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Midwest Regional Reporter\u2014Mark Dwyer<\/h2>\n
Keep yourself organized with this bucket caddy<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Get incredibly clean cuts with this folding saw<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Mountain West Regional Reporter\u2014Michelle Provaznik<\/h2>\n
Membership to your local public garden is a gift that keeps on giving<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>This rolling garden seat saves your back and knees<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Northeast Regional Reporter\u2014Matt Mattus<\/h2>\n
A watering can as beautiful as your houseplants<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Keep critters away from your veggies<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Northern California Regional Reporter\u2014Fionuala Campion<\/h2>\n
Protect your face and neck with this stylish hat<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Gorgeous garden art that gives back<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Northern Plains Regional Reporter\u2014Marti Neely, FAPLD<\/h2>\n
Make a stylish statement with these plush plant pillows<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>This book will help you make your garden more sustainable<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Northwest Regional Reporter\u2014Susan Calhoun<\/h2>\n
Help a novice become a practiced gardener<\/h3>\n
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