15 Mother’s Day garden gifts perfect for plant moms

2022-05-21 13:59:38 By : Ms. Wanda Chen

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Shopping for a mother who prefers the company of plants to people? You’re not alone—which means, thankfully, there are hundreds of great gifts out there for plant moms, whether she’s got an enviable indoor garden or a lush outdoor paradise. 

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We’ve combed through bestselling garden gifts from Amazon, Etsy, Uncommon Goods and more to find the best gifts for plant moms and plant lovers in 2022. From gardening accessories and at-home grow kits to live plants and home decor, these are the best Mother’s Day gifts for moms who love playing in the dirt.  

The Sill is a popular plant delivery service that sells plants, flowers, succulents, and more. We tried The Sill and loved it—many of our editors describe it as their go-to plant-buying service. If mom loves caring for indoor plants, browse through The Sill’s expansive collection of plants to find her next best friend. If you’re looking for inspiration, we recommend the Pink Anthurium, the Large Snake Laurentii or the Large ZZ Plant. 

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If mom loves propagating her plants, this terrarium was made for her. More than 5,000 Amazon reviewers give it 4.5 stars, noting that it’s easy to assemble, looks great, and makes an incredible gift. It’s not too large—less than a foot wide—so it’ll fit well on a desk, cabinet or windowsill. 

XXXFlower Plant Terrarium at Amazon for $16.14 

If mom loves watching hummingbirds, get her this gorgeous hanging basket, which is part plant, part feeder. It features three hand-blown glass feeders that sit next to a live plant. It makes a gorgeous, colorful gift for moms who love sitting outside and watching the birds. Reviewers give it 4.8 stars and note that it’s well worth the cost. 

Hanging Basket Hummingbird Feeder at Uncommon Goods for $75

This adorable gift set is perfect for the fun mom, or the one who’d know exactly what to do with plant hanging animals. The set comes with three metal decorations she can hang on her favorite indoor plants, a mason jar indoor zinnia hydroponic kit, and a 1,000-piece succulents puzzle. It’s the perfect 3-in-1 gift for the mom who says they don’t want anything, but secretly wants many things.

Indoor Gardener's Gift Set at Uncommon Goods for $60

If she’s got a lush outdoor garden, she’s probably got quite a few garden ornaments that help breathe life into the area. Help Mom further outfit her outdoor paradise with this adorable trio of ducks wearing spotted wellies. These ducks come highly rated among Uncommon Good shoppers and are made from reclaimed teak wood. 

Spotted Wellies Garden Ducks at Uncommon Goods for $30

If Mom is looking to share her love of plants with her kids or grandkids, check out this snap pea grow kit from KiwiCo, a company that sells science-focused activity kits for kids of all ages. Our parenting editor tested and loved KiwiCo, noting that the kits are perfect for “banishing the ‘we have nothing to do’ whines.” This particular kit is geared toward youngins with green thumbs and makes for an excellent mother-kiddo activity. 

Watch-It-Grow Planter: Snap Peas at KiwiCo for $16.95

There’s no such thing as too many gardening tools, especially if she’s spending most of her waking hours in the dirt. This 8-piece kit from Amazon features a set of gloves, two spades, a tote, a mister bottle, a weeder, a mini rake, and a hand digger. More than 5,000 Amazon reviewers give it 4.5 stars, nothing that the tote in particular is roomy and features space for all kinds of additional tools and seeds. 

Scuddles Garden Tools Set at Amazon for $26.99

This gorgeous handblown vase makes a gorgeous Mother’s Day gift, especially if you’re already planning on getting Mom a bouquet for the big day. The vase features a unique heart-shaped design at its opening and an array of red bubbles at its base. The designer, Benjamin Giguere, notes that “the vase symbolizes the forever feeling that only love can deliver.” Make sure you  have Kleenex handy when you read Mom that quote. 

Blooming Heart Vase at Uncommon Goods for $60

If she loves plants and cats, she’s in luck—this funky modern planter belongs in her collection. It comes in two styles: one featuring a cat holding a small vase, and another featuring a cat wrapped around a vase. The actual vases are quite small—this planter is best suited for bookshelves or mantels—but works well if Mom is into propagating her plants. 

Marbrasse Desktop Glass Planter Vase at Amazon for $14.99

The Horticultural Chart of Houseplants poster from Uncommon Goods makes an excellent gift for plant-loving moms who love art. This particular poster has a 4.8-star rating after more than 2,000 reviews from shoppers. It features dozens of popular houseplants and comes in three different sizes to choose from (but note, it doesn’t come framed). 

Horticultural Chart of Houseplants at Etsy for $21.45

This gorgeous glass mister from Amazon is as stylish as it is functional. If mom treasures her indoor plant collection, this mister will help her keep them hydrated throughout the day. It comes recommended by more than 10,000 Amazon reviewers, who call it “super cute.” It also comes in five different colors, so you can pick the shade that best matches mom’s style. 

Offidix Plant Mister at Amazon for $12.66

If mom loves growing plants from seed to bloom, she’ll love taking care of her own Bonsai trees with this planter kit. The kit comes with four starter varieties and four vases, so she can try her hand at growing a variety of Bonsai trees. It also features physical planting instructions and a digital guide to help her take the best care of her new trees. Reviewers call this kit a “delight,” nothing how fun it is to just watch the trees bloom and grow. 

Home Grown Bonsai Tree Kit at Amazon for $35.95

This birth month flower kit makes the perfect sibling gift for Mom this year. Pool your funds to buy mom a grow kit for each child’s birth month, giving her a colorful and thoughtful garden of blooms that represent her favorite people. You can shop flowers for all 12 months, each of which come with their own vase. 

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit at Uncommon Goods for $35

This Etsy bestseller is chic, vibrant, and summery—all perfect descriptors for the ideal Mother’s Day gift. The stained glass hanging plant comes in four styles, so you can pick the piece that best speaks to Mom’s style. Reviewers note the pieces come with both suction cups and chains, so Mom can hang near the window or stick directly on the window, depending on her preference.

Window Hanging Plants Sun Catcher at Etsy for $46.90

What’s better than a plant that self-waters? Not much, honestly. This beautiful purple planter is one she can set and forget, whether she leaves it on the porch or keeps it displayed on the shelf. It comes with lavender seeds, a purple vase, plant food, and a soilless growing medium. This could be a great plant to add to Mom’s arsenal if only to show her how to grow plants without soil. 

Self-Watering Lavender Grow Kit at Uncommon Goods for $35

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