17 Best Gardening Gifts for Mother's Day, According to Moms Who Actually Garden
Tools, seeds, and self-care goodies for the garden-loving mom in your life—chosen with help from real moms with incredible gardens.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if your mom spends most of spring and summer digging, pruning, planting, or admiring her flower beds, you’re in the right place. We rounded up the best gardening gifts for moms, from practical tools like watering wands and plant markers to thoughtful extras like gardener’s hand cream and a fresh tomato leaf candle. Whether she’s a veggie-grower, wildflower fanatic, or more of a tomato-in-a-container kind of gardener, this list has something she’ll use—and love.
To curate this list, I went straight to the source: my mom and my aunt. Both of them have serious planting experience. I grew up trailing behind my mom in the garden center at Home Depot and Lowe’s, not knowing what anything was, but totally enchanted by the colors and vines.
My aunt recently moved to her dream house in Michigan, and behind it? A full-on garden, complete with raspberry bushes, green beans, and a never-ending parsley plant that lasted the entire summer (and so much more). She might not claim to be an expert, but I disagree—and after cooking with her backyard bounty last year, I’m calling it: she’s the real deal.
So here’s a mix of favorites they swear by, thoughtful little upgrades, and budget-friendly gifts even the pickiest plant-lover would appreciate (plus, a few picks from our Shop).
“These are my favorite garden gloves, hands down,” my aunt said. “You can buy them at a lot of places, but [Farm and Fleet] has a really good price.” These are tough enough for serious yard work but flexible enough to still move your hands easily.
“I bought these three years ago and love them. The marker doesn’t wear off and I use them over and over.” A simple way to keep your garden organized—and avoid confusing the parsley for cilantro (again).
If she’s serious about her plants, she needs a good watering wand. “I bought one of these last year and really like it. It provides a lot of water with softer delivery so it doesn’t dig out the dirt around the base of the plants. There are many different kinds—just look for a stainless steel one.”
For low-effort but high-reward gardening, direct sow seeds are where it’s at. “Look for green beans, sugar snap peas, carrots, zucchini, and cucumbers—things you can plant directly in the garden without starting indoors,” she said. Ferry Morse has a great selection of organic and heirloom options, or check your local nursery.
These Five Two Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags offer a sustainable and stylish alternative to single-use plastic produce bags. Store produce from the garden or farmer’s market in these cute bags.
“A good spool of twine goes a long way in keeping plants orderly and upright during the growing season.” Stick this in a basket for a cute, practical gift she’ll absolutely use.
After trying expandable and stainless steel hoses, my aunt landed on this one. “It’s flexible, lightweight, and holds up better than any other I’ve tried,” she said. It won’t kink and it’s easy to coil—game-changer.
“A good pair of pruning shears is money well spent and something people may not want to spend extra money on since they can get expensive.” This $20 pick is highly rated and heavy duty, but if you want to really splurge, go for FELCO’s
“I love these for harvesting,” my aunt said. “I also use them during planting to carry supplies, seeds, fertilizer, etc.” Classic, charming, and endlessly useful.
Gardening can often mean dry hands. This rich, hydrating hand cream was made for post-prune pampering. Bonus: the packaging is gift-ready and adorable.
The smell of summer, bottled up. This tomato leaf candle is earthy, green, and just the thing to light after a day outside. Great for a gardener who loves to unwind with a good scent.
A wide-brimmed hat is a must for long days in the sun. This one’s reversible, breathable, and—bonus—cute enough to wear beyond the garden.
For the gardening mom who also loves a good spritz, this kit lets her grow cocktail-friendly herbs like thyme, lavender, and mint. Just add gin.
For flower clippings from the garden. Handmade from Bombabird Ceramics, It has the unique look and handmade finish, but eases into any decor style
For the moms who are always harvesting something—whether it’s fresh-from-the-garden strawberries or a haul from the local farmer’s market. These reusable berry baskets are as charming as they are practical, giving her a sweet (and sustainable) way to rinse, store, and serve her favorite fruit.
If she’s always pruning, potting, or popping into the garden center “just to browse,” this tall clay planter is bound to be her new favorite. The clean, modern shape adds a touch of sophistication to any windowsill or patio, while the earthy clay finish keeps things feeling grounded and organic.
For the mom who finds her zen in the garden, the Sonos Roam 2 is the perfect companion to keep her favorite tunes flowing. This ultra-portable speaker is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, offering up to 10 hours of continuous playback
What gifts would you want on Mother's Day? Let me know in the comments!
Originally Published: April 17, 2025