6 Gifts for Dads with Green Thumbs

• Jora JK125 Composter, $349

Healthy, rich soil is absolutely essential for a thriving garden. Transform kitchen waste into plant food with this top-of-the-line tumbling composter. The insulated barrel speeds things along in cooler climes and keeps pests out.

• Gardener's Tool Seat, from $36

Give his knees and back a break with this handy garden seat. The lightweight stool has a built-in tool bag so everything is always within reach. When he’s done tending to his harvest, the seat folds up and easily stows away.

• Dundee White Floor Planters, from $75

Upgrade his favorite plant babies with a planter worthy of their importance. This white-coated iron planter adds sophisticated style to any indoor or outdoor space.

• Paper Pot Maker, $20

Transform humble newspaper into biodegradable pots for seedlings with this solid oak press. When they are ready to go outside, simply pop the whole pot in ground and watch them grow.

• Greenworks Cordless Pole Saw, $135.92

Give him a break from reaching up to trim those high-up branches with this electric pole saw and tree trimmer. With a battery instead of a cord to plug in, he can work in large yards far away from an electrical source. The pole saw extends to eight feet to reach high and the automatic oiler keeps the bar and chain nicely greased at regular intervals.

• Lightweight Collapsible Wheelbarrow, $140

Looking to save Dad's back? This attractive wheelbarrow that clocks in at only 15 pounds and makes yard cleanup a pleasure. Made of vinyl-coated nylon, this beauty may be light, but it can haul up to 150 pounds of waste. Dad can flatten it on the ground and sweep trimmings into it, then pick it up with ease. When he's done, he can fold it up and hang it on the wall of his toolshed to dry.