December is a time of contemplation & anticipation for gardeners. It is when they look back on the successes of the previous year, reflect on what maybe did not work so well & start to become excited about new plans and strategies for the coming months.
Christmas is an ideal time for giving gifts to gardeners as plans are made & new projects formulated.
The following gifts for gardeners have been carefully selected to be both practical and inspirational so that the giver will be fondly remembered while the recipient enjoys their hobby.
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This handy gardening gift may not look much to uninitiated but its simple design (always the best!) is perfect for weeding.
The 'Cobra' head is shaped like a giant fingernail, natures own perfect tool & is ideal for grubbing out persistent weeds in even the tightest spaces.
This is not the newest design among this selection of Xmas gardening gifts but is sure to have plenty of use by any enthusiastic gardener.
Ultrasonic solar-powered pest repeller
While most gardeners enjoy visiting wildlife there are some animals that they would rather keep at bay, particularly in sensitive areas. Wandering cats will happily use a freshly raked seedbed as a latrine, while foxes and rats are never popular with poultry keepers.
This handy gardening gift can be positioned wherever it is needed using the spiked stand. It is independently powered by solar energy so needs no leads or mains supply.
The passive infrared (PIR) sensor detects movement up to 7m. away, activating the device, deterring only the offending animals & not birds or other wildlife.
This Christmas gift is also ideal for keeping squirrels away from bird feeding stations.
Garden Tool Organiser
This garden seat & organiser serves two purposes. As well as sitting in your wheelbarrow with all your favorite tools as you work around the garden it also helps to keep everything neat and tidy in the shed.
The robust frame is ideal for holding long-handled tools upright. This is one for the established gardener who is perhaps a bit untidy or hates running back and forth to the shed for something they have forgotten.
Compact, sturdy and easy to assemble this make an ideal gardening present.
Rotating Composter
A ready supply of good quality compost is always useful for a keen gardener. The benefit of making their own, apart from the cost saving, is that they are utilising garden waste that would otherwise be a nuisance to get rid of.
The secret of making good compost is regular turning to introduce oxygen. This means a lot of mucky spadework with a regular composting bin. All that becomes redundant with this handy device, which only requires a few turns of the handle to aerate the mix.
With 'no dig' gardening becoming increasingly popular this perfect gift will become an essential tool for the keen gardener.
Electric Leaf Mulcher
Trees make beautiful additions to larger gardens but come the autumn the deciduous varieties deposit surprisingly large quantities of leaves which have to be dealt with.
Bagging the leaves for green recycling is one option but far better to have your own supply of mulch or readily compostable material. Simply putting the leaves through the mulcher reduces their bulk to approximately 1/16 of the original pile.
This handy gift is invaluable in autumn but can be used throughout the year to manage green waste.
RHS Gardening Through the Year
This book is a perfect Christmas present for gardeners of all abilities. They can lose themselves in its pages as they plan the year ahead with inspiration & guidance from top expert Ian Spence.
Recognised as a top source for expert advice on how to make the most of your garden space through the year there are planting guides & monthly tasks, backed up with over 1000 illustrations.
If you want to buy just one gardening book then this is it.
Topiary Shears
Topiary, the art of clipping evergreen shrubs into stylized shapes or forms, is becoming increasingly popular. These shears are a perfect gift for both the novice or expert.
Regular practice has a calming effect and produces an almost meditative state of mind as the gardener focuses on the form they are trying to achieve or maintain.
Whether working on a single bush, a hedge or whole garden full of designs, this takes gardening to a whole new level.
Spear & Jackson 'Never Bend' Trowel Set
Garden tools have to stand up to a lot of use & abuse & there is nothing more infuriating than when they fail & bend or break. Spear & Jackson have always been a name to trust and these are an award-winning example of their craftsmanship.
The set comprises a weed fork, trowel & transplanting trowel, the essentials for any keen gardener.
The handles are made from weatherproofed hardwood & the stainless steel heads are designed not to rust or cling to the soil. These tools will be a joy to work with for many years to come.
Kneeler, Seat and Tool Tidy
Gardening requires a lot of getting up close and personal to the plants, which often means getting down on your knees. This handy device makes kneeling a lot more pleasant, avoiding muddy knees, soggy trousers, & the pain when you land on a sharp stone.
Once you are down there the organiser keeps all your tools within easy reach so that the gardener can carry on with the task uninterrupted.
Then, when you are finished, turn it upside down & you can sit, relax & enjoy your work.
Gardener's Tool Belt
With a well-established garden, there are often lots of smaller, regular jobs, that need attending to across a large area. A tool belt enables the gardener to do their rounds with all the essentials ready when needed.
This handy gardening gift will save a lot of legwork going back & forth to grab tools and equipment.
Simple and stylish it will soon become an essential item in the garden.
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