9 Best Gardening Subscription Boxes for Indoor and Outdoor Gardens

Arguably the most popular gardening subscription box out there, My Garden Box gives you everything you need to make your garden grow, from live plants to potting soil. Although the plants are a bit small, the plant selection is great. We especially like the variety — some months you get herbs and veggies; other times you get flowers and succulents — since it helps newbies build their indoor and outdoor gardens throughout the year.

The family-friendly subscription is suitable for both beginners and pros alike, as each collection comes with step-by-step planting instructions, plant care information and an assortment of fun plant facts to enrich your experience. We like the flexibility in frequency too. You can choose a single experience, or opt for a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan.

For indoor gardeners who want something particularly low-maintenance, The Houseplant Box is a great option. There are six different versions of the subscription box available. Some, like the signature House Plant Box, offer a variety of plants; others are dedicated to a single variety like succulents. Most of them hover around $40 or less, so if you really want to expand your collection, you can opt for more than one without spending a fortune. No matter which box you choose, you'll get a selection of beginner-friendly, indoor houseplants each month: sansevieria, pileas, hoyas, palm plants, ivy and more. Each plant over the course of the 12-month subscription is unique, you’ll end the year with a beautiful assortment of greenery for your windowsill.

Plants are 3 inches and come in a plastic nursery planter with soil. (If you want a decorative pot, you'll have to buy it separately.) Each box also comes with a detailed care card to help you give your new greenery the TLC it needs to thrive. We like that the company also offers a 30-day guarantee, which offers peace of mind in case a plant arrives in less-than-stellar condition.

Love the idea of cultivating a bit of greenery inside your house? With Leaf & Clay’s Succulent Club, you’ll receive a four-pack of 2-inch succulents each month. While this certainly doesn't lend much variety to your windowsill, our pros say it's a nice option for both beginners and those with small spaces. All selections are also suitable for indoor growing, no matter what climate you live in.

If you want a sneak peek at what’s to come, we love that people who are picky about what they want can simply check the website — the company shows a picture of exactly what’s on deck each month for the entire year. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with the variety that arrives on your doorstep either. You’ll find plenty of literature to help boost your plant IQ on the website.

Dreaming of cultivating your very own veggies? The aptly-named Vegetable Garden Subscription Box from Gardenuity gives you the plants and tools you need to start your own container garden of fresh vegetables on your patio or balcony — ideal for apartment-dwellers.

The gardening box comes with everything you need. With each of two seasonal deliveries, you can look forward to two in-season vegetables (unfortunately, you can't choose, but your plants are selected based on your location). Plants — a combination of veggies and herbs — are about 2 inches tall and fully-rooted, and come with a grow bag and twine, soil and plant nutrients, a spray bottle and even a critter cover to prevent any neighborhood animals from sneaking a bite. We love that your subscription also entitles you to weather alerts, watering and feeding reminders, gardening guides and tips as well as seasonal recipes. Gardenuity even offers on-call support if you run into any issues planting or harvesting.

If you're serious about starting a garden that works for your space and will deliver a robust crop, the Urban Organic Gardener is a good place to go. Not every subscriber will receive the same shipment; each monthly box is curated for you and your space. During the sign-up process, Urban Organic Gardener polls you on where you plan to plant your seeds, what you want to grow (flowers, vegetables, fruits and more) and how much sunlight that area typically receives. From there, the company recommends an entirely personalized seed selection that fits your needs.

Pick between four subscription options: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. No matter the frequency, boxes includes five seed packs, soil pods, plant labels, grow guides, care tips and bonus offers. Just note: There's no direct way to cancel — you'll have to contact customer support via email and wait for a response.

Monthly subscriptions are convenient, but they can sometimes be too much to keep up with. Leaf'd Box follows a quarterly schedule, so you receive a box at the start of every season. Though it's an upfront cost, we like that if you pay for the whole year at once, you’ll receive free shipping on each box.

Each box comes packed with 10 classic herb varieties that you can later plant in a pot or the ground. Either way, this subscription is perfect for anyone with limited space — the provided herbs yield a small garden of about 25 square feet or less, which is about the size of a twin mattress. And if you’re not sure your growing skills are up to par, each kit comes complete with a detailed quick-start guide, plus weekly tips, tricks and recipes emailed to you.

The box may only be quarterly, but Harry & David will wow you with a colorful assortment of freshly-planted bulbs. Each selection is tailored to the season, shipping tulips in May, amaryllis in November and so forth. The first bulb in your subscription arrives in a decorative planter with a 7-inch liner, while each subsequent month’s bulb comes in a grow pot you can nestle inside. Although the flowers look stunning in the decorative wooden planter, our pros love that you can also extend their lives by planting them in the ground, depending on what the weather's like in your area. Each bulb includes custom care instructions, so you'll know just what you need to do to ensure your plant thrives.

The downside to this gardening subscription box is the lack of true variety. It's only tailored to those who want to enjoy beautiful flowers year-round. For herbs, houseplants, vegetable seeds and more, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Horti's subscription service has something for everyone, even those who don’t know the first thing about gardening. With the New to Planting plan, your first few shipments will come with plants that are exceptionally easy to care for. Once you’ve had some practice, your subscription will slowly start to include more exotic varieties complete with an abundance of literature to keep you confident in their care along the way. We love this approach, since it really helps hone your skills as a gardener.

The plants are a bit small, but GH Institutes's Home Care & Cleaning Lab Executive Director Carolyn Forté notes that the kit is simple to assemble and the plant she received "has grown like crazy!" Some months even include planting tools and accessories, which ups the overall value of each box. And, if you’re a pet parent, you can opt for a pet-friendly plan to ensure you receive only non-toxic plants suitable to keep around a cat or dog. Either way, you can decide if you want your new plant to arrive solo or tucked inside a terracotta pot, plain or hand-painted.

When you subscribe to Seed Bank Box, you’ll receive 10 varieties of seeds meant for edible outdoor gardening each month. These aren’t your average seeds, though. We love that Seed Bank Box specializes in organic, heirloom and non-GMO seeds you won’t find anywhere else.

You can expect an impressive assortment over the course of your subscription. Look forward to everything from root vegetables, vining vegetables, fruit plants, leafy greens, edible flowers and even medicinal plants. There’s something new to try in every box. But do note: Packaging isn't as sophisticated as others, so it may not be the best gift.