Gardening Gifts by Use

Submitted by Gregg Banse on November 30, 2005 - 12:56pm. Gifts For The Gardener

Shopping for a gardener can be somewhat difficult so we've taken the hassle out of research process with our shop by use category. Here you'll find great gift ideas organized by their use in the garden.

Gardener's Essentials

	Garden Kneeler The Garden Kneeler makes it easy and comfortable to lower yourself down for weeding or planting, then raise yourself up again without strain. Turn it over and it becomes a convenient bench. Both the bench side and the kneeling side are cushioned with dense, 3/4" orthopedic foam.
	Swan Neck Hoe Ordinary hoes make you work hard, alternately chopping at weeds and plowing through soil with a flat blade. Our ergonomic Swan Neck Hoe is designed to be used standing up. The blade lies flat, skimming just under the soil to slice weed roots almost effortlessly.
	GSC Organic Tomato Fertilizer Our slow-release, 100% organic fertilizer (5-6-5) gives your tomatoes all the nutrients they need, including plenty of phosphorus for big, abundant fruit. Mix a small handful into the soil at transplant time and side dress when tomatoes begin to set fruit.
	Cape Cod Weeder The Cape Cod Weeder has been used by generations of New England gardeners. Its knife-like blade slices weeds and loosens crusted soil with just a flick of your wrist. The pointed tip is great for working in tight spaces and for removing grass from walks or driveways.
	English Tip Bags They won't flop over like flimsy plastic "leaf bags," and they won't let garden refuse spill out like wheelbarrows can. These tear-proof polypropylene garden bags have a wide base and hoop rim, so they stand at attention, ready to fill with leaves, weeds or grass clippings.

Flower Gardening

	Grow-Through Supports These heavy-duty supports can handle heavy loads, even mature peonies. They have longer legs and sturdier construction than any other support on the market! Place early in the season so flowers can grow through the grid.
	Super-Soft Kneeling Pad This molded polyurethane pad supports and cradles your knees, eliminating pain and allowing you to garden in comfort. Warm red color is easy to spot in the garden and rinses clean.
	3 Months of Bulbs Garden Every month your loved one will receive a new cottage garden bouquet, ready to burst into bloom. We time our shipments carefully so that your Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day gifts are all taken care of, for one very reasonable price.
	Weatherproof Plant Markers These professional-quality markers last for years and really stay put. Our Standard Markers have 10" galvanized wire legs. Our Copper Plant Markers can be permanently embossed with a ball point pen. 10" galvanized carbon steel legs.
	Large Flower Aquarium Now you can show off your largest, lushest flowers—like peonies, lilies, even a mixed bouquet—in our plus-size flower aquarium that holds up to 7 blooms. The glass globe magnifies blossoms so you can view every detail, and it keeps flowers fresh longer than an ordinary vase. Simply fill the globe with water, arrange your flowers in the base, and seal it shut with a snap.

Greenhouses & Sheds

	Garden Starter Greenhouse The Garden Starter is designed and built here at Gardener's Supply. It has a tough, rust and corrosion-free aluminum frame, and rigid polycarbonate double glazing that seals in warmth and moisture.
	Fast-Start Greenhouse With the Fast-Start Greenhouse you can start seedlings, nurture transplants, and grow vegetables and flowers from spring to fall. It's packed with features you'd expect in larger, more expensive models.
	Gardener's Choice SunShed GARDENER'S CHOICE model includes: storm/screen aluminum window and dutch door on gable end. No floor included. Perfect for installation on existing deck or when using brick, stone, gravel or dirt floor.
	Grow Houses If you're an ambitious gardener who needs plenty of greenhouse space, we have a low-cost greenhouse for you — and you don't have to make compromises. The Grow House has many features found in commercial models.
	10' x 12' Freestanding Northern Light Greenhouse Designed by gardeners, for gardeners; Our experts have SOLVED the problems that plague other greenhouses; The BEST light transmission of any greenhouse; There's a Northern Light Greenhouse that's PERFECT for you

Indoor Gardening

	3-Tier Sunlite® Garden Our affordable, top-quality Sunlite Garden is the perfect gift for a gardener who needs more indoor growing space. It gives you the room - and the full-spectrum light - to start seedlings, experiment with orchids, grow exotics, and do it year round!
	APS 24 This all-in-one unit ensures steady supply of water for seedings. Just keep the reservoir filled and the soil will remain perfectly moist.
	SunLite® T-8 Bulbs, set of 3 Our SunLite® fluorescent bulbs duplicate an amazing 94% of the solar spectrum. They provide the right colors and intensity of light so plants grow naturally and look great! There's plenty of red radiation for abundant blooms, plenty of blue for vigorous, stocky growth, plus a natural distribution of all colors in between.
	SunLite® Tabletop Garden Our SunLite Tabletop Garden produces the full spectrum light you need to start healthy seedlings or grow exotic plants indoors. Your plants will bask in indoor sunshine all year-round.
	Quarter-Round Plant Terrace Multi-tiered plant stands like this one have been popular in Europe for generations. They're one of the most attractive and versatile ways to display a collection of potted plants. The stand lasts for years and looks great on the deck or patio, in the sunroom or the living room.

Tools

	Scoop Trowel As sturdy as a hand trowel, but infinitely more versatile, this tool has a serrated edge that cuts into heavy soils and slices through dense root systems.
	Super Shovel Put some teeth in your digging with the Super Shovel! It slices through roots, rocky soil and baked clay with sharp teeth forged of high-carbon steel. The reinforced fiberglass handle — stronger than any other handle made — absorbs shock and reduces fatigue.
	Gardener's Tote Stool This clever gardening seat doubles as a tool tote. The seat is padded for comfort and folds up for lightweight portability — perfect for weeding, planting or harvesting. Detachable tote is roomy enough to hold all your favorite hand tools — or maybe a picnic lunch. When you’re not gardening, you can bring it to the ball game or outdoor concert.
	Gardener's Carry-All No more rummaging around for tools in the bottom of a tote bag. This heavy-duty tote keeps your gear organized, with a generously sized interior divided into five sections, plus six outside pockets for tools. Even tall tools won’t go spilling out, thanks to sturdy elastic stay cords all around. Invaluable in the garden, at the farmer’s market, the beach or a picnic.
	Electric Garden Chipper Good mulch does so much for your garden — it reduces weeds, helps retain moisture, adds nutrients to the soil, and makes your beds look tidy. With this quiet electric chipper, you can transform raw materials from your yard into valuable garden mulch at a fraction of the cost of commercial mulch

Vegetable Gardening

	Tomato Ladders Our exclusive Tomato Ladders are the sturdiest you can buy, because they're made with 7mm steel verticals and 6mm cross pieces – 20% thicker than others on the market. The rounded V-shape protects against wind and accidental breakage. The seven cradle-shaped cross-members give multiple places for vines to rest, and make it easy to step the ladders into the ground.
	Jumbo Harvest Basket Styled like an English trug, this big, sturdy basket will hold nearly a bushel of tomatoes, heavy squash, even corn. Its oval shape makes it easy to carry close to your body, and the wooden handles won't dig into your hands.
	Pro Weed Mat Weeding between garden rows is tiresome work, and most mulches barely last a season, especially if you walk on them. Now you can solve the problem the way professional nurseries do!
	Tomato Savers These deceptively simple devices will produce healthier, more fruitful tomato plants with less effort—we guarantee it! Enjoy earlier tomatoes and bigger yields.
	Bean Tower We replaced the 48" bean poles in our test gardens with this 65" high Bean Tower. The extra height and lateral support gave vines plenty of room to grow and produce lots of tender beans. From mid-July to late September we harvested over 2,400 pole beans – over 30 lbs – from one tower!

Watering

	Hydro-Mats When we tested these water-absorbing mats, the results seemed too good to be true. So we asked some of our customers to try them, and they gave Hydro-Mats rave reviews! Each mat holds a full quart of water, wicking it up almost instantly and then releasing it slowly, so you water weekly instead of daily.
	Noodlehead Sprinkler Now you don't have to choose between conserving water and keeping your garden green. The Noodlehead Sprinkler waters irregularly shaped areas without wasting water on nearby sidewalks or buildings. 12-flexible noodle nozzles point water to where it's needed, up to 20 feet away.
	English Rain Barrel In England, antique "dollies" or wash tubs have found a new purpose: collecting rainwater for the garden. Our version has the charming design details of the original, including distinctive ribs that add strength as well as character. But we've also added features to make it easier to collect and use free rainwater – your plants' favorite thirst-quencher.
	Terra Cotta Moisture Beads Give your containers a more sophisticated look by covering the soil with these hand-rolled balls of terra cotta. They slow evapoation on hot days, helping moderate conditions in the pot.
	Deluxe Rain Barrels Do your garden a big favor: collect pure, chemical-free rainwater to help plants thrive. Our largest rain barrel comes complete with lots of great features that you'd usually pay extra for.