9 best gifts for gardeners — last-minute deals on pruning shears, gardening gloves and more

G & F 1852-3 Women Soft Jersey Garden Gloves: was $8 now $6 @ Amazon
Combining practicality with pretty, we recommend these women's gardening gloves for an affordable, but dependable Christmas gift. They ranked as the best gloves for small hands in our best gardening gloves test. We found them to be both comfortable and soft, with good dexterity. Plus, you get three colors in a pack which is amazing value for money.  

ZUSONUD Baby Groot Flower Pot: now $9 @ Amazon
A great gift for gardeners who also love Guardians of the Galaxy, this adorable Groot plant pot features a space on top for small succulents to grow. There’s even a tiny drainage hole on the underside to make sure the water flows through. It can also function as a pet pot if preferred and there are two alternative designs for this price. 

FLORA GUARD 3 Piece Aluminum Garden Tool Set: was $24 now $17 @ Amazon
For a pretty tool set, we recommend this design from Flora Guard. It’s both affordable and attractive with a deep purple floral theme, and comes complete with a trowel, cultivator and a set of pruning shears. Ideal for pruning, weeding and breaking up the soil, these aluminium tools feature a lifetime warranty as well. 

The Gardener’s Friend Ratchet Pruning Shears: now $29 @ Amazon
If your loved one requires anvil pruning shears for breaking up dead wood, but struggles with the strain on their hands and wrist, we recommend a ratchet design, like this one. It breaks up the movement of closing the shears into several steps to make the action easier. And during our best pruning shears test, we found this model to be one of the top performers. It’s easy to use and features a handy knuckle guard.

Exemplary Gardens Rose Pruning Gloves for Men and Women: was $49 now $25 @ Amazon
If you’re buying for someone who dotes on roses, their gardening gloves will need forearm protection. These gloves from Exemplary Gardens not only look good, on test we found they provided great puncture protection and water resistance. Plus, the heavy-duty leather features double-stitched seams, which means they will last. This is a great value gift at $25.

Ohuhu Garden Kneeler and Seat Heavy Duty: now $45 @ Amazon
A garden kneeler is a great gift, but why not go one step further with this innovative design? It features a cushioned pad with convertible heights, so it can be used as both a kneeler and a seat — ideal for pruning at different levels. The frame also comes with two large pouches, so you can easily access alternative tools when needed. Plus, it’s a foldable design for compact storage. Don’t forget to apply the coupon to get 5% off. 

Grampa's Weeder: now $39 @ Amazon
Every gardener faces weeds throughout the year, and if you can make pulling them up an easier task, then it’s a welcome gift. Grandpa’s Weeder stands out because you can stand up while pulling weeds, thanks to the long handle. This eases the task on both the back and knees going forward, which can save ongoing strain and effort. Simply press it into the soil directly above the weed, then lean on the handle to remove, it couldn’t be simpler. 

Felco Pruning Shears (F6): was $59 now $54 @ Amazon
Bypass pruning shears will be on most gardener’s wish lists this Christmas. If you want to give them a dependable model, we recommend the F6 Felco pruning shears. As the winner from our tests, these shears are consistent in cutting, as well as durable, lightweight and easy to grip. They can cut up to 0.8 inch branches and suit both medium to large hands. There’s little not to like.

AeroGarden Bounty Basic Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light: was $299 now $179 @ Amazon
With winter comes dormancy, but if your loved one is missing tending to plants at this cold time of year, why not try an indoor garden? The AeroGarden Bounty Basic Indoor Garden features an LED light which allows you to grow all kinds of herbs, without access to daylight or even soil. It comes with nine pods and grow domes as well as liquid plant food to get started. Herbs include Genovese Basil, Curly Parsley, Dill, Type, Mint and Chives amongst others. The touch screen panel and automated timer helps you keep on top of conditions too.