When giving smaller items, try presenting a few of them together in a harvest basket that the recipient can reuse when gathering flowers or produce from their garden. Don’t forget the garden-themed gift wrap and card.

Arbor

Arbors are a lovely focal point for a garden. Arbor kits are available for the recipient to install themselves, or offer to install it as part of the gift. For a more extravagant gift, have a contractor custom-make one for your recipient’s garden. Include a vine for the gardener to train over the arbor.

Books

Tailor the books to the type of garden your gift recipient has: Do they grow their own fruits and vegetables? Are they an avid rose grower? What type of climate do they live in? If you are not sure which books to choose, a bookstore gift certificate and a gardening themed bookmark would be a safe bet!

Outdoor Clock

As well as being attractive, an outdoor clock allows the recipient to keep track of time without the inconvenience of wearing a watch while gardening. Some outdoor clocks also include a thermometer and hygrometer.

Decorative Pots

Pots come in a wide range of sizes and finishes so this gift will suit almost any budget. Make the gift extra special by ordering a pot personalized with the recipients name and including potting mix and seeds to plant.

Earthworms

An unusual gift, earthworms will help improve the quality of your recipient’s soil and can be ordered on-line for live delivery.

Outdoor Furniture

From a wooden bench to a complete dining set, garden furniture provides a place to sit, relax and enjoy the garden. Include an umbrella to provide valuable shade.

Gloves

When choosing gardening gloves consider the climate and type of work the gardener will be doing. A couple of pairs may be required - one suitable for wet work and one for dry work.

Hat

Help the gardener protect their skin with a stylish hat that suits their personality. Choose a hat that will stay on in windy weather and when bending over, such as snug fitting cap or hat with a chin strap.

Gardening Journal

A gardening journal is a great way for keen gardeners to record what they have planted and when they planted it, gardening to-do lists, weather conditions etc. They could even add photos of their most-prized blooms!

Kneeling Pad

Allow your recipient to garden in comfort when kneeling or sitting. Look for a well-cushioned pad that is waterproof so as to prevent damp knees!

Lotion

Soothe work-weary hands that have braved the elements with a luxurious hand lotion (you can buy ones designed specifically for gardeners). Team with pumice soap, nail brush, and hand towel for a complete hand care kit.

Plant Markers

Made from a variety of materials including brass, copper or wood, plant markers can be beautifully decorative while marking the position of dormant plants.

Tools

Purchase some small gardening tools such as a fork, trowel, cultivator, weeder and dibber and place inside a gardener’s tool belt.

Vase

Flowers can be appreciated indoors when you have a beautiful vase to hold them. Add a book on flower arranging and cut flower care to help your recipient make the most of their blooms.