The Best Chic Gardening Tools to Buy Right Now

Like baking and other old school hobbies, gardening is back in a big way – and it’s a lot more fun with the right equipment. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen is sharing the best chic luxury gardening tools and equipment, and where to buy the most gorgeous gardening gear right now.

nurturing a graceful garden requires the right tools 

The Great Lockdown of 2020 has generated – or revived – many new hobbies.  For some it’s been comfort cooking and mastering the art of beautiful focaccia bouquets. While for others, like myself, it’s been a chance to fully cultivate their green thumbs. 

Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared what we’ve learned about how to craft handmade bouquets, figuring out the best lawn mowers for landscaping and of course, creating the perfect outdoor living space – all while working diligently to keep our outdoor gardens blooming.

If there’s anything we’ve picked up from 10+ years of home ownership – plus a few months of lockdown – it’s that a lush garden can only be achieved by dedicated watering, constant planting, continual weeding and pruning. 

All of which requires not only hard work, but the proper tools.  And if you, like us, have found yourself looking around your shed or garage uninspired – you’re not alone.  A worn green hose, rusty metal shovels and old buckets hardly inspire a robust day’s work outdoors.

Just because you are planting vegetables or flower beds doesn’t mean that your hard work can’t be done in style. In fact, we’d argue gardening gear in bright colorways, eye-catching metallics and fun patterns makes the task much more enjoyable. 

Not to mention that almost every item on our list is beautiful enough to be kept out in the open – not shut away in a shed.

So what are the best chic luxury gardening tools, and where can you buy them?  We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorites, including everything from golden gardening gloves to a diamond shaped bird feeder that are sure to kick things up a notch.  Trust us when we say, both you and your garden will thank us!

The Best Luxury Gardening Tools and where to buy them

1. cheerful tools

This bold and bright Morning Glory Gardening Tool Set ($48) from Mackenzie Childs includes a trowel, a cultivator and a pair of shears.

BUY NOW ($48)

2. golden gloves

Garden Glory’s Gold Digging Gloves ($49) are not only chic and energizing, they are also stretchy and water repellent too.

BUY NOW ($49)

3. plant markers

This set of ten eye-catching Copper Plant Markers ($18) from Terrain comes with a grease labeling pencil.

BUY NOW ($18)

4. colorful hose

Terrain’s lightweight Dramm Garden Hose ($68) comes in a number of bright colors and is just the right length for watering a terrace garden.

BUY NOW ($68)

5. cute hose holder

Make a bold statement in your garden with this Brass Claw Hose Holder from Garden Glory, inspired by a falcon.

BUY NOW ($179)

6. simple yet sturdy shovel

The Fiskars long handle Digging Shovel ($39) is a durable shovel that will handle dense dirt, rocks and root systems with ease.

BUY NOW ($39)

7. gathering basket

J’Jute’s Andaman Basket ($168) is handmade from natural jute fiber.  It’s equal parts minimal, sustainable and versatile.

BUY NOW ($168)

8. sun hat

Every gardener knows a good sun hat is a must.  Our pick is Eugenia Kim’s Annabelle Sun Hat ($435) made of natural straw.

BUY NOW ($435)

9. watering can

The Danish designed Orb Watering Can ($109) elevates a practical tool to the level of an attractive sculpture.

BUY NOW ($109)

10. kneeler

A simple, stylish garden kneeler like the RHS British Bloom Kneelo Kneeler ($25) will not only help keep you knees comfortable, but will also provide inspiration from some of the world’s most beautiful gardens.

BUY NOW ($25)

11. apron

Terrain’s Canvas Garden Tool Apron ($36) is one of the best luxury gardening tools out there right now. It’s perfect for use in the garden or yard thanks to its large pockets – including one for your phone

BUY NOW ($36)

 

12. wheelbarrow

Whether you’re clearing out your garden or laying down some mulch, there are a hundred jobs around your lawn where a Polar Utility Cart ($230) could come in handy.  Plus it would look great left out as decor when filled with flowers.

BUY NOW ($230)

13. bird feeder

Help your trees to sparkle with a giant Diamond Ring Bird Feeder ($199) from Garden Glory.

BUY NOW ($199)

14. cute clogs

Save your stylish sneakers for running errands around town because everyone’s favorite welly brand makes Gardening Clogs ($95) that are perfect for pruning in.

BUY NOW ($95)

15. stylish scissors

To complete our list of some of the best chic luxury gardening tools, we could not resist these stylish stainless steel Artisan Trimming Shears ($24) by Barebones Living. They’re handy for clipping blooms and maintaining your plants.

BUY NOW ($24)

The Best Chic luxury Gardening Tools and where to buy them

There you have it, our picks for the best chic luxury gardening tools that are anything but utilitarian.  All that’s left now is to sit back and enjoy all that hard work!

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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

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