It’s the season for gifting and whether you’re shopping for an experienced gardener who seems to already have everything or someone who's just starting off, these are gifts the green thumb on your list will really use and they'll think about you every time they do.
Having the right tool makes every job easier. This is true whether the gardener on your list enjoys growing tomatoes, vegetables, roses or houseplants. Gifts such as a good set of pruners, a garden knife, scoops and trowels and gardening gloves will be appreciated by gardeners of all ages and experience levels.
If you're looking for a versatile tool that the gardener in your family will really use, choose a hori-hori gardening knife. Hori-hori combines many of the features of your larger garden tools into a single, smaller form. Hori-hori comes from the Japanese word "hori", which means "to dig". Once you start using your hori-hori, you'll discover you can use this tool to accomplish many tasks in your garden, including digging, planting, weeding, cutting open bags, mixing soil and dividing plants. In fact, once you figure out how useful a garden knife is, you'll want to have it with you every time you walk into the garden.
A good set of pruners is another essential tool for every gardener. They'll use them to prune roses, perennials, shrubs, and small tree limbs. Choose a quality bypass pruner for the best results.
Trimming scissors are a good tool to have for some of the finer work in the garden, such as deadheading and light pruning. They are also useful indoors for keeping houseplants neat and trimmed. This is the tool we use at the 'Bin for all our pruning and trimming chores.
Garden scoops and trowels are useful for many tasks, including digging, weeding, filling pots with soil and planting. These tools are hand-forged with hardwood handles and will last.
Looking for a unique gift for the indoor gardener on your list? Trimming scissors and floral snips with an ergonomic finger rest are useful gifts for maintaining houseplants.
While the gardeners on your list might not be working outside planting this time of year, it's never too early to start prepping for their next outdoor project. Seed starting supplies, including seeds, soil, heat mats and grow lights are always welcome.
Finish shopping for your gardener with a good pair of gloves and add some hand lotion while you're at it.
Still not sure? A Flower Bin gift card is always a good choice.
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