Gardening gifts for Mother's Day
IKEA Daksjus propagation vases Credit: IKEA
Gifts for green-thumbed moms
These gardening gifts will make Mother’s Day extra special for moms who nurture plants as well as their families:
Centurion Foldable Watering Can
The watering can comes in lime and lavender. Credit: Centurion Brands
This space-saving, lightweight watering can has a transparent tank that allows you to gauge its water level, a foldable spout and tank for easy storage, a detachable nozzle with two spray patterns and an adjustable, ergonomic design. Available in lavender (12.8”D x 12.8”W x 3.4”H) and lime (12.6”D x 12.8”W x 3.8”H); $22.19-$22.44 at amzn.to/4bfVm9j
IKEA Daksjus Propagation Vases
IKEA Daksjus vases. Credit: IKEA
You don’t need an intricate propagation station to make new plants. IKEA’s limited-edition Daksjus vases are the perfect size for small seedlings and cuttings, and their edges support foliage while their narrow necks slow water evaporation. Just clip a stem, place it in a water-filled vase and watch roots grow. Each set includes three vases of various heights (5 1/8”, 4 3/8”, 2¾”) and colors (clear, brown, blue). $14.99 at bit.ly/3JCisew
Easyplant Self-Watering Houseplants
The water reservoir for the easyplant self-watering houseplants container only needs to be filled once a month. Credit: easyplant
Easyplant makes growing beautiful, healthy houseplants, well, easy. Just place the plant where it will receive the recommended light exposure and fill the container’s water reservoir once a month. The pot will deliver water to plant roots as needed. Choose from a selection of houseplants in various colors and sizes (small, medium, large and huge) and other attributes, including sunlight requirements and pet friendliness. $49-$259 at easyplant.com
Garden Tool Company Soil Scoop
The scoop makes moving potting mix from bags to containers easier. Credit: Garden Tool Company
Because of their depth, soil scoops make it easy (and less messy) to move potting mix from bags to containers. This one from Garden Tool Company has serrated edges for cutting through roots and a pointed tip for making seed furrows, dislodging weeds, digging holes and slicing open bags of soil and fertilizer. And it’s built to last, with a premium stainless steel head and a solid wood handle. $35 at bit.ly/3xSJxY9
Gardenuity Cocktail Garden Gift Set
The Gardenuity Cocktail Garden will allow Mom to craft straight-from-the-garden cocktails with her own homegrown ingredients. Credit: Gardenuity
This all-in-one grow bag will allow Mom to craft straight-from-the-garden cocktails with her own homegrown ingredients. The kit includes a stitched grow bag with handles, coir, a mister spray bottle, plant nutrients, a “5 O’Clock Cocktail Kit” (curated mixers and bitters in your choice of Sparkling Rosè or Spiced Old Fashioned flavors) and fully-rooted, live plants (or a code to redeem them at planting time). GrowPro access, which provides digital weather alerts, watering and feeding reminders, harvesting help, seasonal recipes and on-call support, is also included. $99.95 at bit.ly/3QjKcZ8
RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series Leaf Blower
The leaf blower is a gift not just for mom, but for the people who live near her as well. Credit: RYOBI
Finally, you can give your Mom what she really wants — peace and quiet! This battery-operated leaf blower is the quietest available, with a decibel level of just 57 (by comparison, normal conversation registers at about 60). Its variable speed control and turbo button easily control air output (up to 190 MPH), and the two rechargeable 40V 4Ah lithium batteries provide 120 minutes of run time. $329 at bit.ly/4aQzxNE
— Jessica Damiano
