If you think your gardener has everything, it is still possible to find the right gift for that green thumb in your life. In fact, even the state-of-the-art tools, gadgets and accessories wear out after a number of years.

If you are wondering what gifts do-it-Yourself gardeners might appreciate the most, the following list is a great place to start:

Hole Digger: A variety of squeeze or twist-style hole diggers are sold in a variety of different sizes. They make the process of hole digging and seed placing easier.

Gloves: Any gardener who wants to keep his or her hands looking attractive as possible could use a new pair of these from time to time. Grip gloves will be ideal. 
Seasonal Starter Plants: During different seasons of the year stores will sell starter plants. Vegetables and flowers are commonly started in the garden this way to cut down on the growth time required. 
Planting calendar: This is a very handy item. It will provide all the information on the different types of plants that can be grown and in what climate and at what time of the year. 
Knee Pads: This is especially useful for people who already have weak knees. Even people whose knees are in good working order can use the knee pads to prevent injury.

Containers: Whether your gardener grows indoors or outdoors a supply of assorted containers are very helpful. You can germinate seeds in them and they make great vessels for indoor planting.

How-to guides: A book on general gardening is handy for the beginning or intermediate gardener. Keen gardeners would enjoy a book which included such topics as off-season gardening, flowre bed designing, or advanced indoor cultivation techniques. 
Personalized garden gifts: Any of the gifts above can be personalized. Another great item for the green thumb to buy could be a decorative watering can that could also be made personal.

Garden ornaments: Any garden can be spiced up with a variety of decorated rocks, ornamental stakes, trilliums, bird feeders, pillars, or other variety of decorative garden items. They will help to indicate where seeds have been grown for future reference.
Garden tool tote: A backpack or waste tool tote would be recommended to reduce strain on the back and shoulder muscles. However, any general handy bag would be useful. This is a fun item to personalise also. 
Garden Journal: A journal especially made for gardeners can help make planning much more efficient. A space for sketches and photos of garden designs as well as notes and dates of planting times is ideal. Ones with a hardiness zone chart would be even more helpful to the do-it-yourself gardener in your life.

Garden Shed: A small garden shed is a great gift for the home gardener and they can be quiet inexpensive. Even if they have a garden shed, another small one will be handy. The small garden shed could be specifically used to store poisons.

Garden Labeler: A specialized labeler can help indicate where your garden plants are located. It produces labels that are protected with laminate to preserve them from the elements.

Compost bucket: Certain types are specialized for collecting food scraps from meals until they are brought to the outdoor pile. The best ones are those that include a replaceable carbon filter, which usually lasts at least three months. Use a bucket that holds enough kitchen food scraps for a week.

Magazine subscription: This very thoughtful present will allow that avid gardener the chance to keep up with current garden trends. It will also help inspire them to try new techniques and perhaps they will find new design ideas from them.

The gifts mentioned are inexpensive and some costing a very few dollars. The smaller items can be arranged in a gift basket to make it more attractive. The more costly but useful items to purchase for a gardener include hoses, rakes, hoes and other large garden tools and accessories.

 

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