If the plantsman in your life’s idea of a halcyon day is one spent with sun on their back, sweat on their brow and dirt under their nails, a gardening gift is always a safe bet for Father’s Day.
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But what to get someone who already has invested so many time and effort into the soil and shrubs? A lawnmower, too loud; a wheelbarrow, too clunky; and fertiliser…too smelly.
Luckily, these days there are gift options aplenty for the down-to-earth man that are a touch more sentimental than a bag of manure.
From buffalo leather tool belts to handmade bee hotels, we’ve rounded up some of the best gardening gifts your dad, brother, friend or partner will cherish this Father’s Day.
The best gardening gifts for men in Australia
Personalised gardening tool and handmade leather case by Viva Viva, $132, Hardtofind
The Swiss army knife of gardening tools, this multi-tool is made of stainless steel, and comes in a handmade leather case that you can get his initials hot-stamped upon.
Grow your own mushroom box by Life Cykel, $36.95, Biome
Is he a fun guy? Ensure he’s the life of the mushroom party with this grow-your-own-mushroom box from Biome that uses coffee grounds to cultivate gourmet oyster mushrooms.
Personalised buffalo leather gardening tool belt by Paper High, $170, Hardtofind
Timeless and durable, this buffalo leather gardening tool belt is finished with natural oils and can be embossed with his initials. A green thumb’s must-have.
Native solitary bee hotel, $129, Biome
He can increase pollination activity in his garden by boosting the local population of native Solitary bees with this bee hotel, that’s handmade in Brisbane. While solitary bees do not produce honey, they’re essential for pollinating our native fauna – and this bee hotel acts as an artificial nest for bees to deposit pollen, nectar and eggs. An environmentally-friendly win-win.
Botana 9pc garden tools and tote with knee supports, $62.99, Amazon
If the man you’re buying for has a budding green thumb, this garden kit – fit with gloves, secateurs, knee pads and tools – makes a great foundation.
Robert Gordon watering jug, $52.95, Temple & Webster
No arsenal of gardening gear is complete without a watering can. This Australian-designed watering jug is made from stoneware, and is perfect for the gardener to water his plants or collect eggs from the chook shed with.
Canvas kneeler by Quality Products Direct, $107.50, Hardtofind
This waterproof canvas kneeler will make tending to the garden much more comfortable for the plantsman in your life. Plus, you won’t have to hear the post-garden complaints about how old his knee joints feel these days.
Worx Landroid M robot lawn mower, $1699, eBay
Designed for mid-sized lawns, this fully automated robotic lawn mower cuts areas up to 500m2 all on its own. Ideal for the plantsman who doesn’t have time on his side.
Badger hardworking hands balm, $23.95, Biome
And when all the hard work in the backyard is done for the day, this natural beeswax and extra virgin olive oil balm will help to moisturise even the most weathered of hands.
Roccbox pizza oven, $639 (usually $799), Gozney
A portable pizza oven is perfect garden edition for alfresco dining on Father’s Day.
Dream Gardens By Michael McCoy, $52.25 (usually $70), Booktopia
Why not inspire him on a book on gardens that also doubles as a sweet coffee book table?
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