The best gifts for gardeners (that they'll actually use)

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Shopping for a gardener can be tricky, because they often already have the basics. These are the gifts gardeners tend to use every single season.

For the gardener who has everything: a hori hori knife

A hori hori is a Japanese digging knife that weeds, digs, cuts twine and measures planting depth. Once gardeners try one, they rarely garden without it.

For a new gardener: a starter tool set

A good set covers a trowel, a transplanter and a cultivator in one box. Look for one-piece metal construction so the heads don't snap off.

For sore knees and backs: a garden kneeler and seat

A padded kneeler that flips over into a low bench makes weeding and planting much easier. It's one of the most appreciated gifts for older gardeners.

For the planner: a garden journal

A journal for tracking what was planted, when, and how it did. Gardeners who keep notes grow better every year.

For the one who's always outside: an apron and boots

A gardening apron with pockets for seed packets, twine and pruners, and a pair of waterproof garden boots that hose off clean.

For winter: an indoor herb garden

An indoor herb kit lets them keep growing when the garden is under snow, and it's a great gift for apartment dwellers too.

For nature lovers: a mason bee house

Mason bees are gentle native pollinators. A bee house brings them into the garden to help fruit trees and flowers.

Not sure what they need? Our garden store has more ideas in every department.

Gear for this job

• Hori hori knife: Digs, weeds, cuts and measures depth.
• Garden tool set: A starter set for a new gardener.
• Kneeler and seat: Saves your knees and back.
• Garden journal: Track what you planted and when.
• Gardening apron: Pockets for packets, twine and pruners.
• Indoor herb kit: A windowsill herb garden.
• Mason bee house: A home for native bees.
• Garden boots: Waterproof and easy to hose off.

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