6 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Family Gardener
Shopping for thoughtful Christmas gifts can be challenging, luckily we have some gift ideas for your friend/family member with a green thumb!
Pots
A gardener's biggest limitation is their space. Pots give the luxury of adding more to your garden outside or also adding greenery to the inside of your house as well. There are many different styles and sizes that can really upgrade the overall look of your potted plants and part of the fun of a new pot is deciding what will go in it!
Pictured above are Syndicate brand pots that we carry in our retail store. They make perfect holders of flowers and house plants, we also have larger pots for outdoor options and growing vegetables.
Tools
New tools could be a great Christmas gift as well especially if they are still using their beginner set of tools or haven't upgraded in a long time. Below are a few options that you could look for.
1. Pruners - many new pruners have upgraded ergonomic features to better fit the user's hand which is a major game changer in limiting fatigue. New pruners may also feature sharpened blades and higher-end pruners typically have replaceable parts so that they last for many years at a time. At Rohrer's our professional landscapers and serious gardeners love their Bahco PX line pruners for all of these reasons.
2. Trowels - Much like pruners, many new trowels have ergonomic features to combat fatigue and make the process of gardening more enjoyable. Many also now feature comfort grip handles made out of rubber to give a softer feel to the hand. Our Corona ComfortGEL trowels are very popular among gardeners.
3. Weeders - Weeds are an annoying part of gardening and unfortunately they are here to stay. So for the gardener in your circle we recommend the Skidger Xtreme Weeder and the Wicked Little Weeder as the handheld version. These weeders offer a sharp blade that is shaped to get under the weed and scoop it out easily. This is a perfect tool for someone who does not want to use herbicides in or around their garden area.
Gloves
New gloves would be a great inexpensive gift to improve their gardening experience! Our Bellingham Wonder Grip gloves are a customer favorite with different styles for men and women. They are great for general use as well, not just gardening. They feature a nitrite coating on the palm and fingers that improves grip on objects with a tough fabric construction to keep your hands dry. You can't put a number on the value that a good pair of gloves will bring!
Knee Pads or Kneelers
If you have an older gardener in the family then some some foam knee pads or a kneeler would definitely be of great use to them since kneeling or rest your knee directly on the ground can cause knee pain after some time. Pads will also help keep their clothes cleaner as well if it is muddy in their garden. Many older customers are very thankful to have their garden kneeler pads because it allows them to spend more time doing what they love
Birdhouses
Birdhouses are a fantastic gift for gardeners and people who enjoy wildlife all together. Not only do birdhouses provide shelter thus improving their populations in select areas, they also add a sense of beauty to the garden with their songs and colors. Another benefit of adding a birdhouse to the garden is that many bird species eat harmful insects that are known to spread illnesses to pets and humans alike, as well as eat plants. Rohrer Seeds has a large selection of birdhouses and feeders available that will satisfy at every price point.
Seeds!
Last but not least is the most important part of the garden: seeds! Wether they are looking to start a garden for the first time or they are experienced, seeds are a great way to show that you support their passion. They can also be quite thoughtful gifts if they have a connection to certain plants.
Rohrer Seeds has one of the most extensive seed collections available in the USA today and can meet all of your gardening needs from flowers to vegetables to grass. You won't find a place with more varieties available at any given period of time than Rohrer's! Not only do we carry our own brand of seeds but we feature other premium seeds brands such as: Renee's Garden, Seed Savers Exchange, Lake Valley Seeds, Baker's Creek Heirloom Seeds, Botannical Interests, and more.
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