19 Unique and Useful Tools and Gadgets for Gardeners
Last Updated on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
These incredibly useful tools and gadgets for gardeners can make gardening easier and more fun! They also make great gifts for anyone who loves gardening or farming!
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Whether you view gardening as a passion project or a chore, tools and gadgets for gardeners like the ones below can make gardening and farming easier and more enjoyable. This list also features items that help take the pain out of gardening by easing stress on your knees and back and carrying the heavy loads for you. (FYI: this post was written by an actual human).
This post is all about useful tools and gadgets for gardeners.
Useful Tools and Gadgets for Gardeners
1. Foldable Garden Bench for Kneeling and Sitting
Say goodbye to back and knee pain when gardening with this heavy-duty garden kneeler & seat. It has a foam cushion for comfort and it works as a kneeler(23.5″ x 10: x 19.5″) or as a seat (16″ x 6.25″ x 2.25″). It has a removable tool pouch that keeps your gardening tools handy and easily accessible.
This is perfect for people who have arthritis, joint pain or can’t bend or kneel for long periods in the garden. It’s lightweight (5.7 pounds), it folds with ease, and it is portable for easy carrying and storage. This product is also great for fishing or camping as well. (Weight limit: 330 pounds).
2. Stand-Up Weed Puller with Long Handle
Grandpa’s Weeder is one of the best gardening gadgets I’ve seen. It has a 45″ long handle that allows you to remove weeds easily without having to bend, kneel, or pull, saving your back and knees. Simply center this tool over the weed, press it into the ground, and lean the handle to quickly remove weeds and their roots.
It features a 4-claw design and works on most soil types (it may not work as well on rocky surfaces or extremely hard clay). This tool allows you to control weeds without having to use harmful chemicals, making it great for the environment and also for children and pets. Grandpa’s weeder is made by a family-owned American company and it has been around for over 100 years!
3. Tapener Plant Taping Device
When it comes to cool gadgets for gardeners, the Tapener plant tying tool is a really good one. It’s great for tying vines or climbing plants onto wires or support canes with ease, saving you valuable time. It makes trellising your plants so much more efficient than tying with cables or zip ties.
You can adjust he opening of the tape circle and the ribbon stretches with plant growth. It’s perfect for use with many different kinds of plants, including grapes, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and flowers.
4. Seed Spacer Tool
With this seeding square seed-spacing template, you can space your seeds perfectly for a super organized, space maximizing garden. It’s simple to use: just press the square into the soil, poke the color -coded holes for your desired spacing and plant your seeds.
The square template leaves a square-foot impression in the soil so you can plot out your entire garden clearly and easily. With this kit, you’ll also get a planting guide, a funnel that clips onto the back of the square, a magnetized dibber with depth markings and seed spoon.
5. 3-in-1 Moisture, Light and pH Tester
This 3-in-1 multi-measurement tool can be used to test pH, moisture, and light so you can ensure your plants have the optimal growing environment to truly thrive. It’s great for indoor house plants as well as outdoor gardens and lawns. You won’t have to worry about under or over-watering your plants anymore!
This soil tester is lightweight and portable to carry and it’s easy to operate and read. It doesn’t even require batteries! Moisture range: 1-10 (dry to moist); light range: 0-2000(low light to strong light); pH range: 3.5-8 (acidic to basic).
6. ProPlugger 5-in-1 Garden Tool
The long-handled ProPlugger multi-use garden tool can help save your back and knees because it allows you to work from a standing position. Just step, twist and pull to easily dig 2-1/8″ diameter planting holes. You can dig consistent holes at depths of 2, 4, or 6 inches (depth rings are included). The soil will be stored inside the tool as you work and you can empty it by turning the tool upside-down.
This tool also makes a great lawn/sod plugger (not recommended for St. Augustinge grass), soil sample tool, weeding tool and drip-edge fertilizing tool. It’s made in the USA from durable carbon steel and it has sturdy hand grips for comfort. This is a great choice if you’re wondering what to give a gardener for Christmas.
7. Garden Drill Auger Bulb Planting Tool
Speed up planting time and make digging practically effortless with this power planter auger. It has a 5/8″ steel shaft and it’s effective even in the toughest hard dirt, rocky soil, clay and sand. It’s designed to leave a small amount of loose soil in the hole which is helpful for plant growth.
It is 3″ in diameter and 7″ long and it fits most electric or cordless drills. Just connect the non-slip hex drive to your drill and you’re ready to go (do not use with impact driver drills, drill bit extensions, or sockets). You can even use this tool for mixing paint, mortar, fertilizer or grass seed!
8. Claw Gardening Gloves
These puncture-resistant claw garden gloves are great for digging holes for planting, raking leaves and digging up weeds. The back side has breathable, stretchy fabric to reduce sweating and the gloves rinse clean. Protect your fingers and say goodbye to dirty under your fingernails with these cool claw gloves!
9. Gardening Apron with Pockets and Internal Drawstring Bag
Harvest with ease and convenience with this heavy-duty harvesting apron. It has 7 pockets, including a zippered top pocket so you can stay organized and keep your small gardening tools close at hand.
This apron has an internal waterproof drawstring bag and a deep bottom release pocket. The quick-release clips allow you to easily empty your apron. The top clip secures heavy/full loads and you can also harvest small fruits like cherries without spills.
Its double-stitched seams and thick hems ensure durability and the adjustable straps provide flexibility(it can fit up to a 60″ waist). It has cross-over back straps to distribute weight evenly. It’s even machine-washable and comes in a gift box, making it a great gift option for the gardener in your life.
10. AeroGarden Hydroponic Indoor Garden
This hydroponic indoor garden is a really cool gardening gadget that makes it easy to enjoy a harvest all year round, no matter what the weather is outside. It’s also great for apartments or living spaces that lack gardening space.
With this system, you can grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs in water and without messy soil. It’s compact enough to keep on your countertop and you can grow up to 6 different plants at once, up to a height of 12 inches.
The high-performance grow light has an automatic on/off timer to mimic natural sunlight and help plants germinate up to 5 times faster than they can in soil. It has a touch-sensitive control panel that reminds you when to add plant food and water, taking the guesswork out of gardening.
This kit includes the grow light system, a power adapter, a gourmet seed pod kit (with Genovese Basil, curly parsley, dill, Thai basil, mint & thyme), and a bottle of liquid plant food to help you get your garden started right away.
11. Six Layer Herb Drying Rack
If you like growing fresh herbs in your garden, this 6-layer herb drying rack is a great tool to help you preserve your harvest for months to come. The multi-layer separated drying nets allow you to quickly dry your herbs, or even flowers, nuts, etc simultaneously in a compact amount of space.
The herb drying net is made of non-toxic nylon mesh and it’s non-absorbant and breathable to keep the air circulating. Each layer of the drying net has a zipper and is fully enclosed to keep away flies, birds, and other pests. It comes with a storage bag to store the rack compactly (it collapses flat), hooks for hanging the rack, and pruning shears.
12. Heavy-Duty Collapsible Garden Wagon with Side Pocket & Terrain Wheels
There’s no need to break your back carrying heavy baskets or bags around as you collect your garden harvest. This heavy-duty collapsible garden wagon will do all the carrying for you. It has a sturdy steel frame and can hold up to 200 pounds. It opens and closes easily in seconds and requires no assembly. This cart has 2 cup holders for your convenience
The large wheels can maneuver easily over grass, sand, mud, and bumpy ground, making it perfect for garden use. The front wheels rotate 360 degrees for ease of movement. You can adjust the height of the telescoping wagon handle from 26″ to 35.4″ and it can be used at different angles for your comfort and convenience.
This wagon is also great for other uses, such as beach trips, outdoor concerts, shopping trips, sporting events, or practically any outing where you would rather not lug around heavy items (Note: it’s not made to transport children).
13. Vegetable Planting Slide Chart
This handy garden planner slide chart makes it easy to see the entire planting, growing, and harvesting period at a glance so you can plan out your garden most effectively. It features 22 commonly grown garden vegetables/fruits and shows the proper indoor and outdoor planting times as well as seeding depths, seed quantity, plant/row distances, minimum outdoor soil temperature, sunlight requirements, and expected yield. There’s even a guide for companion planting.
The front of the chart represents the Spring season and the back side is a guide for Fall gardening. (Note: this chart is not as useful in Southern California, South Texas, and South Florida where frost is not a critical factor in gardening).
14. Anti-Scratch Sun Protection Arm Sleeves
Protect your arms and hands from painful scrapes and harmful UV rays with these anti-scratch UV cooling sleeves. These sleeves offer UPF 50+ to help keep your skin healthy and sunburn-free. They’re lightweight and breathable to help keep you cool, dry, and comfortable while working in your garden. They are machine-washable, snag-resistant, and can also be great for other outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, or playing sports.
15-17. Harvesting Tools
These handy harvesting gadgets for gardeners can make gathering the hard-earned fruits of your labor easier and more fun! Whether you need to collect fruit, nuts, seeds or berries, these tools can help.
18-19. Seed Storage & Organization Tools
Keep all of your seeds neatly organized and easily accessible with these seed storage tools.
