It can be so tough to find the perfect gift for your dad, especially when he’s a gardener and you are not.
Well look no further. Whether it be for his birthday, Christmas, the holidays, or if you’re trying to find the perfect Father’s day present, this handy guide will give you tons of great ideas.
Here you’ll find a variety of gifts in all different sizes and price ranges that he will love, including gardening tools, equipment, supplies, and even a list of books.
Excellent Gardening Gifts For Dad
1. SOIL TEST KIT
A soil test kit is perfect for the guy that likes to be precise and scientific in his garden. It is super easy to use and helps him figure out exactly what nutrients the soil needs so he can grow the best crops and healthiest plants possible.
2. RAIN GAUGE
A lot of dads like to geek out about how much rain their garden gets, so this gauge would be the perfect gift for him. It’s got large print that’s easy to read, and it also magnifies the numbers when it’s filled with water. The large cup measures up to 5 inches of rain, and he can either stake it into the ground, or mount it on a post or stake.
3. DIGITAL HOSE TIMER
A digital hose timer is a game changer. All he needs to do is set up the timing interval and the duration of how long to water his garden. And voilà, he no longer has to worry about doing it manually – he can just set it and forget it. He could also hook it up to a drip irrigation system to make irrigating his plants even easier.
4. INDOOR/OUTDOOR THERMOMETER
An outdoor/indoor thermometer is a great gift for the dad who likes to obsess about the weather. Not only does it display the current temperature both inside and outside, but it also shows the humidity level for both.
5. OUTDOOR WALL THERMOMETER
For the man that likes to always know the temperature outside, this outdoor wall thermometer will be a big hit. It’s large and easy to read so he can hang it in his garden and see it from a distance. So, when he wants to know what the temperature is, he can just look out the window.
6. RAIN BARREL
Rain barrels are a great gift for the conservation-savvy dad. This one is made from a food-grade drum, which means it produces safe water for all of his plants. The spigot on the bottom connects to a standard hose, so he can use it directly from the barrel or easily fill his watering can.
7. LEAF SCOOPS
One of the biggest pains of raking leaves is trying to get them into the trash bag. These awesome hand leaf scoops help to save time and frustration for him when he’s cleaning the yard. They’ll also protect his hands from needles and sharp items, and would work great for cleaning up the garden too.
8. TIME LAPSE CAMERA
He will have tons of fun using this time lapse camera to record what’s happening in his garden while he’s away. He’ll be able to create time lapse videos while he’s planting his beds or working on a project around the yard. He can even use it to find out what critters are feasting on his plants, digging up the lawn, or destroying the bird feeders when he’s not watching.
9. BUCKET TOOL ORGANIZER
If your dad is constantly carrying (ehem, losing) multiple tools around the yard, a bucket organizer is the perfect gift for him. It slips easily over most 5 gallon buckets and is durable for holding all of his stuff. He’ll never lose his tools again (well, maybe we won’t go that far!).
10. LONG HANDLED TOOLS ORGANIZER
This organizer is a great addition to the garage or shed, and will help him keep all of his long-handled garden tools tidy and right where he can find them. It holds over 40 tools, and can be attached to the wall for added stability.
11. HUMZINGER HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER
If your dad enjoys hummingbirds, this feeder is the perfect present. It is easy to clean and has multiple perches so he can watch hummingbirds feed together. Plus it’s wasp-proof, so no more nasty yellow jackets all over the feeder – hummingbirds only.
12. KNEELER SEAT
Easy to carry and use, this kneeler seat has a foam cushion that he can sit on, or flip it upside down to use as a kneeler. The sturdy handles make it easy for him to get up and down. There are also side pockets that can hold his tools or cell phone while he’s busy working in the garden.
Gardening Tools For Your Dad
13. WEASEL CLAW
The Weasel Claw will save his back when he needs to aerate or amend the soil. All he has to do is stand over the area and turn the handle. It works great for any sized plot and raised beds too. He can even use it for uprooting those nasty weeds in his flower beds.
14. STAND UP WEEDER
You know how those annoying dandelions that pop up all over the yard drive every dad crazy. Well, getting rid of them has never been more fun than with this stand up weeder. It grabs weeds out by the roots, and he can place them directly into a trash can – without ever having to bend over. He can use it to remove weeds from the garden and from the lawn – it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
15. HORI HORI KNIFE
The Hori-Hori is a great multi-purpose garden knife, and there are tons of uses for it. With both straight and serrated edges, it is perfect for cutting through roots, digging out weeds, or opening bags of mulch and dirt, and so much more.
16. PITCHFORK
A pitchfork is nice for moving a variety of items around the yard. He can also use it to clear old mulch from around his plants or for spreading new mulch, for turning the compost pile, lifting plants, and more. This one has steel tines that have been tempered to last.
17. CORBRAHEAD WEEDER
This slick tool is the best for handling nasty weeds and quickly uprooting grass that’s creeping into his beds. It is the best tool for weeding and digging. It was designed by gardeners, and it’s one of my all-time favorite tools, so you know it’s legit.
18. TOOL SHARPENER
It’s important for guys to keep all of their tools honed and ready to use, so getting him a sharpener would be a great idea. This one will sharpen all of his hand tools, as well as other ones around the house. It’s perfect for pruners, loppers, knives, hedge shears, scissors, and axes…etc.
19. WEED TORCH
This weed torch is the ultimate gift for the dad who like to take his gardening to the extreme. It connects to a propane tank, so he can easily torch weeds along the edge of the driveway, sidewalks, veggie and flower beds, walking paths, or even use it to light his charcoal grill. Take that, weeds!
20. FELCO PRUNERS
These are the mac-daddy of pruning shears, and they are built to last a lifetime. The blades are made out of high-quality hardened steel, and they’re replaceable if they ever wear out. These pruners really are top-of-the-line and tough enough to cut through thick branches, roots, and stems.
21. LEAF BLOWER
This blower is not only great for cleaning leaves off the grass in the fall (no more raking!), but it’s also handy for cleaning off the deck and patio, and even blowing all the dust and grime out of the garage or shed. This battery operated leaf blower is amazing, and best of all… it’s cordless.
22. POWER ASSIST WHEELBARROW
This power wheelbarrow can carry up to 200 pounds and is controlled by a simple push button. Since its battery operated, your dad can easily haul heavy pavers, soil, rocks or mulch around the yard and his garden without breaking a sweat.
Gardening Books For Him
23. VERTICAL VEGETABLES
In Vertical Vegetables, author Amy Andrychowicz will show him a thing or two about growing up. Gardening vertically, that is. With practical principles and the incisive background information he’ll need to start, he can also use the step-by-step plans included in this book to build nearly two dozen growing structures, including trellises, arbors, archways, wall pockets, towers, and more.
24. THE COMPLETE COMPOSTING GARDENING GUIDE
The six-way system introduced in this informative guide will help him develop mature compost. With plants and compost living together from the beginning, his garden will become a nourishing and organic environment that encourages growth and sustainability. The enriched soil will require less tending, weeding, and mulching, so he can do less back-breaking work for the same lush, beautiful results.
25. THE PRUNING ANSWER BOOK
We all know that dad likes to keep his garden and yard tidy and well-pruned, so this book would be a great gift. It offers fresh insights to help answer all of his questions. Plus clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and expert advice so he’ll have all the information he needs to successfully prune anything and everything.
26. THE BACKYARD HOMESTEAD BOOK OF BUILDING PROJECTS
From plant supports and clotheslines, to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects in this book are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. He’ll learn techniques to build whatever his outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably, happily, and independently.
27. EPIC TOMATOES
Epic Tomatoes provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. It also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them. With beautiful photographs and intriguing plant profiles throughout.
28. THE VEGETABLE GARDENER’S BOOK OF BUILDING PROJECTS
These 39 simple-to-make projects are designed to increase harvesting while simultaneously making garden chores easier. Requiring no specialized equipment or previous woodworking experience, detailed step-by-step instructions will guide him through the construction of cold frames, compost bins, raised beds, potting benches, trellises, and more. Most of the projects can be made in just a few hours.
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