The Best Décor and Tools for Gardening
For many, their garden is their baby. Hours and days, maybe weeks, are dedicated to carefully cultivating plans, spreading mulch, creating habitats for birds, maintaining water features, and ensuring the ecosystem is supported. For others, gardens are a chore. And still, for others, their garden is their haven. It’s a place where they can go to get a little dirt under their fingernails, plant their favorite flowers, and build a space where dining al fresco and drinks under the stars can be enjoyed by all. No matter what your garden is for you, the right tools and décor make all the difference. At HORNE, outdoors are just as important as indoors when it comes to tools, modern décor, and lighting. So we’ve put together a near-comprehensive list of the best décor and tools for gardening you can find in our outdoor catalogue.
Three Outdoor Design Tips
Before we jump into the items themselves, we wanted to share some outdoor design tips to help you arrange and style your patios, decks, and gardens to suit your lifestyle and entertaining needs.
- Keep it minimal. When you’re outside, there is already plenty to take in. Trees, plants, animals, nature noises, and light all flood your sense and vision. So when it comes to choosing outdoor furniture and décor, let is more. Let the great outdoors be the star of the show and keep your furniture arrangements to a sofa, a few outdoor chairs and a simple table. Add in where needed, but don’t overdo it from the get-go.
- Use planters. Despite our advice to keep it minimal, we do recommend working in planters. Without them, the space can feel too empty and oddly cold. To remedy this, grab three large or medium planters to strategically place around the patio or garden space. Choose some herbs or fill them with flowers you love and complement any colors in your outdoor rugs or cushions.
- Don’t forget about lighting. During the day, there will be plenty of light. However, when the sun goes down, you’ll need lighting that enhances the space without invading or overpowering the surrounding nature. One or two floor lights near dining areas help keep those areas functional at all hours of the day or night, while some smaller garden lights and portable lanterns can be used to line garden paths and placed on side tables.
Tools for Gardening
Apart from shovels, seeds, and dirt, you’ll need a few things to garden the way you love. These gardening tools for the modern home make tending to plants fun whether you’re crafting an Eden, simply potting some plants, or creating the ultimate hang-out spot.
Antila Watering Can
Powder-coated stainless steel makes the Antila Watering Can a durable gardening necessity. But its usefulness is complemented by its charming silhouette of angles and curves. Ergonomically constructed with a curved handle and featuring a wide opening for easy filling, this watering can will look nice, gently water plants, and make maintaining planters a breeze.
Mercury Water Globes - Small - Set of 2
Sure, it might be fun to go around watering your plants. But for some, it’s a chore and often becomes one of those out of sight, out of mind things. With the Mercury Water Globes, watering is made easy. Simply fill these mouth-blown glass globes with water, stick them into the dirt, and let the plant water itself. They will need to be refilled and are not a perfect solution for extra large planters, but these globes keep smaller plants well-watered on a regular basis—and while you’re away on vacation.
Paper Pulp Box - Small - Set of 2
While you cannot leave these outside, you can absolutely use them to store various gardening items. Use them in the shed or garage to keep seed packets, shovels, gloves, and more organized. The cherry on top is that these boxes are biodegradable and crafted from recycled paper so they are great for the environment, too! Additionally, the Paper Pulp Box comes in various sizes that all interlock when stacked for that extra clean look on your shelves.
Bark Bag, Wall Storage, and Apron
Ferm Living is fully on board with the gardening lifestyle. Their Bark collection is a refreshingly attractive and useful collection of cotton products that are filled with pockets to hold everything you need. The Bark Basket Bag is the perfect container for tools while the Wall Storage hanger can keep everything organized and the garden apron make it easy to keep essentials close at hand.
Grib Toolbox
If you need something with a little more structure for your shovels and gloves, the Grib Toolbox is perfect. Crafted from powder-coated metal, the Grib Toolbox is shaped into a large oval and has a handle that make it ideal for storage on-the-go. Additionally, the toolbox features a perforated metal bottom that allows any rainwater or dirt to drain out.
Gardening Sickle
Distilling Japanese aesthetics into an endlessly useful gardening tool, Banshu Hamono created the Gardening Sickle. Made by skilled artisans in the Banshu region of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, this sickle features a 7-inch blade, making it perfect for trimming shrubs, cutting grass, and harvesting crops. Pulling on centuries old metallurgical knowledge, the brand provides quality tools for professionals and amateurs alike.
Modern Garden Décor
All your work must be enjoyed and the best way to do that is to add layers to the environment through décor you love. From bird feeders to comfy lounge chairs, outfit your outdoors with modern garden décor that is both comfortable and beautiful.
Cortivo Bird Feeder
An all-in-one piece, the Cortivo Bird Feeder can be assembled as a stand with a garden stake, or as a hanging birdfeeder perfect for trees. Made from iron corten, this birdfeeder is beautifully simple and modest, which means the birds you attract will stand out and truly be the stars of the show.
Terrazza Planter
Fermob perfectly answers the need for a large planter that doesn’t overtake the whole space. Featuring a deep trough for planting herbs, vegetables, flowers, and more, as well as shelf for storing supplies and gardening shoes, the Terrazza Planter is ideal for smaller patios where you might only be able to fit one planter.
Bau Balcony Box – Cashmere
The Bau Balcony Box is easily one of our favorite garden and patio pieces from Ferm Living. Now available in a warm cashmere color, this hanging railing planter can be used wherever you want to save some floor space. Suspend over a fence, railing, or on the window sill and fill with flowers and herbs for a modern piece of décor that is also wonderfully functional.
Hello Bench
Loll Designs delivers the perfect piece for gardeners: the Hello Bench. While definitely something gardeners can use in sheds or even on patios by the door, the Hello Bench is also great for mud rooms, entryways, and other indoor spaces where you’d like to store umbrellas, shoes, and more. This clever construction is made from 100% recycled milk jugs and features shelves and cubbies as well as a built-in umbrella stand that can also be used for shovels, hoes, and other gardening tools.
70/70 Outdoor Table
Hear us out: the 70/70 Outdoor Table makes for the perfect gardening work bench. Doubling as a dining table, the 70/70 Outdoor Table is also a great height to use for potting plants, starting seeds, and other gardening activities. To make is perfect for the outdoor elements, this table is made from FSC™-Certified sapele mahogany and powder-coated aluminum.
Breeze Lounge Chair
When the work is all done, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by lounging in superior comfort in your garden. The Breeze Lounge Chair is perfect for reclining, resting, and relaxing amongst the flowers and soaking up the sun. Enjoy the easy recline and extra wide seat that begs to be paired with cushions and a glass of iced tea.
Outdoor Lights
Finally, we have outdoor light essentials. While walking among the flowers during the day is lovely, you’ll want to enjoy your outdoor spaces at night as well. With these lights, that’s easier than ever.
Stone Outdoor Lamp
Blending into their surroundings, these lights will wow as they flick on as the sun sets. Hide them around the garden and enjoy the ambiance created by these beautiful orbs of light. Shaped like rocks and emitting a soft glow, the Stone Outdoor Lamp will light the way and serve as an elegant decorative piece.
Amanita Outdoor Floor Lamp
The Amanita Outdoor Floor Lamp is the quintessential outdoor modern light. Minimalist and slightly futuristic, these lights are perfect for lining gardens and walkways since they slip into their surroundings and integrate seamlessly into various landscapes, providing both practical illumination and a visual statement.
MOOON! Floor Lamp 53"
Sleek and minimalistic, MOOON! is a triumph for Fermob. We love the smooth globe, the simple stand, and the overall lunar aesthetic. The MOOON! Floor Lamp is perfect for dining spaces and sitting areas, and is available in six earthy colors so it suits all design aesthetics.
Where to Find the Best Garden Tools and Décor
All of these items come together to make your gardening and outdoor entertaining dreams come true. Create outdoor living spaces you love with pieces from iconic designers who know how to serve green-thumbs, hobby gardeners, and everyone in between with superior materials and timeless constructions. At HORNE, we curate tools and décor that slip effortlessly into, as well as elevate, everyday routines both indoors and outdoors. Shop our accessories, outdoor furniture, and décor to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Explore related collections, including Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Tables, and Outdoor Chairs, and visit our design guides for a broader point of view.
