Gifts are much easier to buy when you know the recipient has a particular interest. Gardeners are fairly easy to buy for, especially if you know the style of their garden and whether they are interested in serious horticulture or simply planting up pretty pots for their patio.

Top ten gardening gift ideas are sure to please a gardening enthusiast

1. Gardening Gear

There are plenty of gifts you could buy to make gardening more fun and comfortable. A kneeler will help sore knees, while strong gardening gloves will keep hands safe. Gum boots are now available in a range of fun designs to liven up the garden whatever the weather.

2. Pots and Planters

Beautiful terracotta pots, hanging baskets and practical planters will all be welcomed by keen gardeners. Try to get a peep at their garden before you buy to make sure you find something that suits their tastes.

3. Plant Fleeces

Fleece blankets or jackets are very practical presents which gardeners are sure to appreciate. Specially designed fleeces will protect plants from extreme weather and frost, and keep the pests away, whilst also allowing air, sunlight and moisture to get where they are most needed.

4. Bird Houses

A bird house where our feathered friends can eat safely is a great addition to any garden. For high tech gardeners, bird houses are now available with inbuilt cameras that allow you to watch the activity in the bird house from the comfort of your own living room.

5. Outdoor Clocks

It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re pottering in the garden, so an attractive outdoor clock that’s fully weather resistant can be a practical yet decorative gardening gift. For hardcore gardeners some clocks even come complete with temperature and humidity monitors.

6. Leaf Collectors

Picking up leaves can be a full time job in the fall so anything that helps this task will be welcomed with open arms. Large rake shaped ‘hands’ are ideal for picking up leaves easily, and a special sweep up bag can make finishing the job a breeze.

7. Seed Boxes

A decorative seed box can be a great addition to the potting shed, and you can include seeds arranged in order of seasonality so the gardener always knows what should be planted next.

8. Vegetable Guides

A guide to vegetable seasonality is a great gardener’s gift as it can tell them what to plant when, and give great tips on growing their own veggies. While a book may be the standard format, vegetable guides are also printed onto tea towels or other useful objects.

9. Plant Labels

Plant labels made from natural materials such as wood or slate are a stylish and practical addition to any gardener’s kit. These can be on stands that push into the soil, or on rope to hang on poles or stakes.

10. Garden Ornaments

Decorative stakes used to support plants, garden lanterns, mirrors and wind chimes are all popular garden accessories. Stone animals are more traditional but still make wonderful garden ornaments.

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