Garden Gifts Every Mother Deserves

Tom Gaffey
by Tom Gaffey

May is synonymous with rebirth. The ground has thawed and spring blooms explode in a celebration of color, welcoming the longer days and warm weather. May is also home to a significant holiday – Mother’s Day. And while most mothers tend to love any gift they receive from their children, it can sometimes feel overwhelming when shopping for a gift for Mom. But the good news is, Mother’s Day could not come at a better time because May is the perfect time to buy your mom an amazing gardening gift that she can use right away.

Gardening gifts are a fantastic choice for those looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. If your mom has a green thumb, consider buying some specialty and exotic plants. You can buy personalized tools, clothing, and even a custom sign or engraved plaque. Even if your mom isn’t a big gardener, you can buy a starter kit, a gift subscription box, or even a garden cookbook for inspiration.

If you can’t think of what to buy your mom for Mother’s Day, a gardening gift might be a great direction to go. These are thoughtful, practical gifts that often have a lasting impact. Sure, you can buy a bouquet of flowers, but wouldn’t planting a tree with a personal engraving have a longer impact? Regardless of your mom’s interests and passions, this list of 15 gardening gifts is sure you have at least one option that your mom will absolutely love.

15 Gardening Gift Ideas For Mom

  • Custom Made Garden Sign 

If your mom has an impeccable garden and doesn’t seem to need any more plants or tools, consider signage. You can have a personalized sign made for her garden, or several signs if she has a few different gardens. You can make the sign heartfelt and sentimental, or even comical and lighthearted. This is a great option for those with moms who treasure gardening but have not yet named the space.

  • Herb Garden Starter Kit

Not every mom spends hours in the soil. In fact, not every mom has a yard. But regardless of skill or yard space, most people have room for a small herb garden. Consider buying an herb garden kit if your mom doesn’t have a garden but has expressed some interest. This is also a great gift for moms who love to cook. They can grow the herbs by the kitchen window, and use them for their favorite recipes.

  • Gardening Gift Subscription Box

Another good gift option for those who aren’t sure what a mom does or does not have as far as equipment and plants is a gardening gift subscription box. There are many companies you can choose from that offer one-time, seasonal, or even monthly gift boxes with garden themes. This is a great way to surprise Mom on a regular basis with some plants and accessories she will love, even if she didn’t know she needed them.

  • Gardener’s Journal

A gardener’s journal might be the perfect gift if your mom is constantly planting and planning around growing seasons. Gardening journals are great ways to plan out when to plant certain items. They are also effective ways to keep track of how well or poorly certain planting attempts were. While these journals are incredibly helpful, not too many gardeners own them, which makes this a perfect gift for a gardening mom.

  • Bird House or feeder For Her Favorite Species

Birds are essential to gardens. They help mitigate pests and even pollinate certain species. But attracting the right birds can be challenging. If you know your mom likes a certain bird, try getting a birdhouse or bird feeder to attract these species. Hummingbird feeders are popular in many areas, as are cardinal birdhouses. This is a gift that is beautiful to look at, practical in use, and also very thoughtful.

  • Her Favorite Spring Plants

If your mom loves to garden and especially likes to plant fresh flowers, then consider going to the nursery and picking up some of her favorites. Buying your mom her favorite plants ensures she will have a garden she loves looking at. It also helps show how thoughtful and caring you are. Best of all, with Mother’s Day being in May, she can plant them right away.

  • Artisan Flower Pots

Another gardening gift that works perfectly regardless of a mother’s interest in gardening is an artisan flower pot (or two). Consider purchasing a handcrafted clay pot with meaning. Or maybe something elegant that will perfectly match your mother’s decor. Either way, buy the flower pots and maybe even stick them in a seed mix or some spring bulbs to complete the gift.

  • And Orchid And Orchid Mister

If you are looking for a more elegant gardening gift, consider buying your mom an orchid and a specialty orchid mister. Orchids are stunning, and many varietals work well indoors with little upkeep. Usually, orchids just need a little misting from time to time. This is where a specialty orchid mister comes in handy. There are all sorts of elegant misters, including vintage-looking bronze misters. This is a great way to tie chic luxury with a gardening twist.

  • Gardening Cookbook

For many moms, you really can’t go wrong with a cookbook. Cookbooks are great for new recipes, displaying on the shelf and even just flipping through for casual inspiration. Consider a gardeners cookbook, with lots of recipes that tie in vegetables grown in your region. There are often localized cookbooks that have recipes specific to the plants grown in your region. This will inspire cooking and also planting.

  • Engraved Gardening Tools

If your mom gardens regularly, the odds are she has a fair amount of gardening tools. But she probably doesn’t have specialty engraved gardening tools. There are several companies that make high-end gardening tools that you can engrave a name or message. This is a great way to upgrade your mom’s gardening arsenal while also adding a sentimental touch.

  • Decorative Statues

Your mom may not have any more room for plants, but there is always room for a statue or two. There are statues and garden gnomes for every possible interest. Consider buying a garden statue you think your mother will love. Perhaps something that will make her think of you, or something she loves dearly.

  • Gardening Gloves

Gardening gloves are a great way to keep your mom’s hands clean and protected. They are also a chance to show off a little fashion. If your mom is a gardener, she likely has a pair of gardening gloves. But these types of gloves do not last forever. There are, however, some higher-end, durable yet stylish gloves you can find that are sure to be appreciated.

  • Gardening Clogs

Gardening clogs, like gardening gloves, are a great way to keep your mom clean, safe, and fashionable. Instead of old tennis shoes or uncomfortable plastic clogs, buy your mom a nice pair of gardening clogs. Opt for ones that have plenty of support, so your mom can feel like she is floating on air while enjoying her hobby.

  • Personalized Garden Apron

A nice gardening apron is another great gift for moms who love to tend to their gardens. Opt for an apron that has plenty of pockets, and is suitable to the type of gardening your mother likes to do. You can have aprons embroidered with designs and words for a personal touch.

  • A Tree With An Engraved Plaque

If you are sentimental at heart, then nothing beats a “tree of life.” You can buy a tree of any kind – a citrus tree, or a tree that will grow tall for hundreds of years, like a maple. Along with this small tree, you can present a plaque. Maybe it simply says “Happy Mother’s Day” and the date. The best thing about this gift is you can plant this tree as a family, and your mom can enjoy watering and tending to it as it grows, just as she did with her family.

Tom Gaffey
Tom Gaffey

Tom Gaffey is an expert writer who currently resides in Washington D.C. Tom has a passion for real estate and home improvement writing, as well as travel and lifestyle writing. He lived the last twelve years in Hawaii where he worked closely with luxury resorts and event planners, mastering his knowledge of aesthetics and luxury products. This is where he found his passion for home improvement and a keen interest in DIY projects. Currently, Tom resides in Washington D.C, and also working on his debut fiction novel.

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