'I'm a gardening dad, here's what I'd like for Father's Day 2025'
With Father's Day fast approaching, now is the ideal time to start hunting for gifts
Father's Day is just around the corner and, if you're like me, you'll no doubt be scratching around at the last minute for inspiration on what to buy your dad. For some reason, they're notoriously difficult to buy for.
Those who like gardening, a gift themed around that topic can often be a solid bet, especially with the weather set to perk up.
With just days to go, I've picked out four gifts that I'd personally be delighted with as someone who enjoys taking care of their outdoor space. They range in both price and theme, from BBQs to Crocs, these are some of the gifts I'd love.
Drum BBQ
Few things match the smell of a smoking BBQ on a sunny day. I had my first BBQ of the year recently and it was just as amazing as I remembered.
That was just on a disposable BBQ though, and I'd love to upgrade my setup. This Argos Home Drum Charcoal BBQ is pretty affordable at £50 and comes with more than 9,000 customer reviews, with the vast majority very happy with the purchase.
One said: "Brilliant for the money. Straightforward and easy to step up too which is a bonus." Another continued: "It's a durable BBQ with perfect size for family. The grill is made of black metal that's easy to wash! I love it!"
Though one of the few lower scores did note: "I bought this late summer. By October it had rust marks all over it. The cover is great for being in a shed, but not outdoors."
Lawn Spike Aerator
Like lots of dads, I'm obsessed with my grass. Between a dog and a child, mine takes a bit of a beating, so keeping it in top shape is a constant task. It might sound boring, but fear not, we love it.
One of the tools that helps with this is a Lawn Spike Aerator, which can be picked up from the likes of Amazon for £27.99. The boring reason for the tool is that grass roots need air, water and nutrients to grow thick, deep and strong.
Naturally, soil often gets compacted and stifles the flow of the essentials that support thicker, healthier turf growth. That product has averaged 4.5 stars out of 5 to date, with one reviewer saying: "Perfect! All arrived without damage, extra bolts and some cute Bee garden gloves. As a first time home owner with a garden needing some TLC but a tight budget this is definitely worth the money!"
However, one did note it's "perfect for a small front lawn but tiresome for a big lawn".
Kink-free hosepipe
My hosepipe is forever getting tangles and kinks and it's unbelievably frustrating. The design is simply awful, so I'd love one that doesn't have that problem.
Enter the Flopro that claims to be "frustration free" thanks to a knitted design that stops those annoying kinks when you're trying to water the plants. Shoppers who've taken the plunge have said: "Nice hose at reasonable price. Fast delivery."
Another went on: "Good quality hose, feels very durable and so far no kinking. I would purchase again but probably won't need to."
However, one buyer did only give it a one-star rating, though didn't elaborate on what the issue was.
It's priced at £39.99 on Amazon and is compatible with all brands of hose lock hose connectors.
Crocs
Last but not least, you can't go wrong with a pair of Crocs. I absolutely love mine, especially when it comes to gardening. They're just so easy to slip on and off when you're going in and out of the house, so you aren't dragging mud in.
The classic clogs (my personal favourite design) range in price from £37.49 to £49.99, depending on the colour desired.
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