It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season.
Stuff a stocking, pot, or decorative tin with small but essential items that are handy for any gardener. A can of twine that prevents tangling yet keeps it convenient is useful for securing plants, marking gardens, and much more. Include garden clips that secure plants, hold row covers in place, or serve as a third hand when tackling garden tasks.
Every gardener needs a snip for deadheading and grooming flowers. Encourage your gift recipient to stay healthy when gardening. Gift a water bottle so they are more likely to stay hydrated.
This is more important than ever with the increase in extreme summer temperatures. Consider gifts that protect eyes and skin from the sun’s intense rays. Add a container of sunscreen or a wide-brimmed hat.
Include a pair of tinted safety glasses that provide UV protection to help protect their eyes from dirt, pollen, sticks, and branches when gardening. Keep them gardening longer with items that protect their joints and muscles. Protect knees with kneelers or kneeling pads.
The Burgon & Ball® Kneelo® Garden Kneelers and Kneeling Pads (coronatools.com) come in various colors that are easy to find in the garden or shed. Filled with a shock-absorbing foam sa.
