Gardening Gift Ideas for Dad

Father’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t know what to get that special garden-loving dad in your life, then here are some great (and affordable!) ideas:

Garden Tools & Equipment:

Hori Hori Knife:

I recently discovered the Hori Hori knife and I wonder how I got by without it. This tool has a serrated edge on one side which is great for weeding and prepping a small hole for planting. This Hori Hori Knife set from Emerging Green includes a sturdy leather carrying case and a pair of gardening gloves all for under $30!

Action Hoe:

This tool is great for weeding in between plants. A traditional hoe is too robust to go between plants and can damage shallow roots, but this hoe just skims over the surface. This back-saving tool is available at most big box hardware stores but if you want to get closer to the ground, you can get a short handled action hoe online for under $20.

Long Handle grass & shrub trimmer:

This SunJoe Cordless Trimmer lets dad trim shrubs and bushes, and the long handle with wheels is perfect for edging the lawn without having to bend or tussle with string trimmers. I love that this trimmer uses a rechargeable battery and the reviews have mentioned that it is less noisy than other trimmers. Not bad for under $60!

Tool Storage Stand:

The Mr. LongArm Storage Stand lets dad organize and store his garden tools without having to install anything on the wall. This is a great option for garages and sheds where space is at a premium and dad doesn’t have time to pop out the stud finder to mount a storage rack on the wall. This storage stand has 24 holes for tool handles up to 1-3/4″ thick- that’s brooms, rakes, shovels, hoes, everything! Not bad for $40.

Cordless Electric Mower:

I purchased this Greenworks Electric Mower last year and I have been very happy with it. I use it to mow the backyard and the sidewalk hellstrips, which contain a mix of grass and assorted weeds. This mower cuts through them like butter and the handy bag collects all the clippings for easy disposal. I turn it on with the press of a button (no cranking and no fumbling with gas and oil!) and it’s so lightweight, that I can move it anywhere. The Greenworks mower includes a high quality rechargeable battery and charging base, and I can’t say enough about it. If dad has been considering switching to cordless electric, then this is a great mower to buy!

Books:

	Nature’s Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it’s practical, effective, and easy—you will walk away with specific suggestions you can incorporate into your own yard. If you’re concerned about doing something good for the environment, Nature’s Best Hope is the blueprint you need. By acting now, you can help preserve our precious wildlife—and the planet—for future generations.
	In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as “the younger brothers of creation”. As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.
	Ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón builds on this concept of connection and highlights 80 plants revered by North America’s indigenous peoples. Salmón teaches us the ways plants are used as food and medicine, the details of their identification and harvest, their important health benefits, plus their role in traditional stories and myths. Discover in these pages how the timeless wisdom of iwígara can enhance your own kinship with the natural world.
	When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife is in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition ― with an expanded resource section and updated photos ― will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy’s practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

Shirts & :

There are a million and one garden themed T-Shirts, mugs, and other gifts online. I have designed a few nature inspired T-Shirts and these are available in my Amazon Shop if you want to check it out. For mugs, travel cups, phone cases, and more click here.