Fed up of giving the gardener in your life yet another gardening gift set that will go unused after Christmas? Take a look at these unusual and green ideas for gifts they will truly thank you for:
- Ornamental trees are a gift that keeps on growing year after year and as no two trees are the same, it's a wonderfully unique gift. We may be biased, but our beautiful eco-friendly hessian gift wrapping and hand written cards makes it extra special.
- Garden visits make a great gift experience. You can buy tickets online, or better yet, take your loved one so you can spend quality time together.
- Instead of buying tools the recipient no doubt already has, consider a tool sharpener so they can make their old ones as good as new.
- If they're a gardener, chances are they also have at least one bird feeder in their garden, so why not give them some quality bird feed.
- Slate plant labels are beautiful and can be wiped clean to use over and over again.
- Light up their garden with solar powered garden lights. They're easier to install and save energy compared to traditional mains lights.
- A plant pot with hyacinth bulbs may not be the most original gift, but once finished the bulbs can be planted out and the pot reused.
- Encourage them to provide a home for wildlife by gifting a bug hotel, bee hive or bird box.
- Magazine subscriptions are the gift that keeps on giving. With a digital subscription, it is more environmentally friendly and often cheaper than traditional paper versions. Some digital subscriptions even allow access to back issues, making it fantastic value.
- RHS membership makes a wonderful gift, with members receiving regular updates and free access to a number of gardens across the UK. Just be sure to check they don't already have membership. Alternative memberships they may be interested in include The National Trust and RSPB.
- Insulated flasks are great for anyone that likes to spend several hours at a time out in the garden. They can also be taken out and about, avoiding the needs for purchasing drinks in disposable cups.
- Paper pot makers are ingenious and allow you to make your own seedling pots out of waste paper or newspaper.
- If you're still not sure what they want, consider a gift voucher or even just ask what they would like. Sure, asking does remove the surprise element, but it ensures they will receive something that is cherished.