Great Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves Gardening

Moms who love gardening likely have a long list of "must-haves" for their hobby, and Mother's day is a perfect time to put mom first with gardening-related gifts. After all, for many moms the needs of other family members usually come first and those items on their wish list remain just wishes. This year, show your mother how much you care with one of these great gift ideas.

Gardening themed selections range from inexpensive and practical to extravagant and decorative. In a pinch, gardeners always have room for another tool in the shed. Functional items can also be beautiful too. Watering cans might not quicken the blood of indoor dwellers, but some gardening moms collect them like others collect fancy china or jewelry. Copper watering cans develop an attractive patina the more you use them; look for unusual shapes and handles that feel comfortable in your grasp.

Fun or funky, elegant or whimsical, gardening hats shield you from the sun and add some flair to gardening outfits. Choose a wide-brimmed hat for maximum sun protection. Ventilated panels in the crown help keep the wearer cool in hot humid conditions. Fun and comfortable garden clogs come in a wide variety of colors and styles, but make sure of the correct size before you purchase.

Rose gardeners need protection from thorns as well as well-crafted shears for pruning plants and cutting roses for bouquets. Arm-length leather gloves are luxurious but very functional items that prevent scratches and cuts. Look for comfortable handles on pruning shears, and blades that close evenly together. Some manufacturers make left-handed versions of pruners for your south-paw mom.

Not all gardening gifts dig, store or protect. Some just add charm to garden spaces. Wind chimes fill the air with deep soothing notes or delicate soprano sounds. Decorative chimes can add appeal to your garden even on windless days. Metal whirligigs and sculptures have moving parts and whimsical motifs, a silent alternative to chimes.