Garden gift ideas for Mother's Day
While you could buy almost anything garden-related for a keen gardeners, if Mum's just an occasional gardener there are still plenty of garden gifts to choose from, from the practical to the unusual and unexpected.
Pot plants are an obvious choice, but many potted flowering plants sold primarily as gifts (as an alternative to cut flowers) may be difficult to reflower. Chrysanthemums, traditionally associated with Mother's Day, or gerberas might survive in planted in the garden, but orchids may be to challenging for the inexperienced gardener. Other flowering plants sometimes sold as gift lines, such as cyclamen or primulas are unsuitable cultivation in the warm parts of Queensland.
If you want to give a plant that Mum can enjoy for years to come, there are a huge variety of plants to choose, whether it's the garden, a balcony or indoors. Ask the staff at your local garden centre for help if you're not sure.
To add a touch of personalisation, you can pick a flower colour or plant that has sentimental significance to your mother. If she enjoys cooking, a fruit tree, herbs or unusual vegetable seeds may be appreciated.
Want to give your mum a plant with her name or other meaningful name? Check out Plants with special names for a list of ideas (names for Dad and others. too).
Note that plants be unsuitable for personal giving from a distance. Apart from the practical difficulties, quarantine regulations may restrict movement of horticultural items including plants, seeds & other plant material, soil and potting mix. This can even apply locally (e.g. to prevent spread of fireants). If in doubt, consult a relevant authority before giving or sending such items..
Alternatively, delivery might be arranged through a reputable mail order company or local supplier who can deliver to your Mother's area. But don't leave it until the last minute - be sure to allow for processing and delivery if you want it to arrive in time.
To compliment the plant you can accessorise with a decorative pot or other aids to help it grow (fertilizer, plant support). These items also make great gifts on their own, too, especially if she already has a collection of plants in unattractive pots and in need of
Tools and gardening gear (gloves etc) are another idea. Even if she already has equipment, she may appreciate an item of better quality or ergonomic design to help make gardening easier. How about a DIY gift "basket": a collection of handy items like plant labels, marker pencils, gloves, gardener's twine, pH test kit or handy gadgets packaged up in an attractive pot?
Books, DVDs, magazine subscriptions are a good standby, and easy to find on the internet. Here are a few other options you may not have thought of:
More garden gift ideas for all occasions here: Garden Gift Ideas
(Please Note: Various laws - designed to control the spread of pests and diseases or to protect endangered species - regulate trade or movement of plants, seeds & other biological materials, soil and potting media. If in doubt, check with appropriate authorities before giving or sending such items.)
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