unique gardening gifts

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Unique gardening gifts

Gardening is a past time enjoyed by millions of people across the world. Not only is gardening fun it is good for our health. For this reason all forms of gardening should be encouraged! What better way to do this than giving unique gardening gifts to our fellow man?
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The fundamental process of working the soil and nurturing nature’s plants is something man has done for millennia. It was mankind’s love of cultivating plants and manipulating the landscape which led to the first civilisations.  Over a period of the past ten thousand years our manipulation of plant life and the domestication of wild animals have led to an explosion in our population.​

Bonsai growing kit

Multi coloured hanging pots

It is no wonder that humans are sill drawn to the practice of clearing wild ground and planting rows of delicious crops. This process seems to be instinctive to our nature and represents our rise from hunter gatherer societies. These activities are manifested in gardens every day across the land with thousands of hectares of well manicured garden landscapes. 
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In the past thirty years an explosion in technology has meant a reduction in outside activity especially within the young population. Social media and digital forms of entertainment have all contributed to an accelerated sedentary lifestyle. This has been linked to a rising trend of obesity, and mental illness throughout the population. ​

Gardening hand tool set

Chestnut mushroom growing kit

Many schemes and initiatives have found that gardening is a powerful tool in battling these negative symptoms of modern living. Interacting with natural environments has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mental well being.

​Vigorous physical exercise which gardening encourages has been shown to increase fitness and also enhance mood.  Gardening is an activity which can reverse the negative symptoms of modern living.

For these reasons gardening should be encouraged at every opportunity. Unique gardening gifts encourage existing gardeners to explore new themes and can provoke non gardeners to take up the hobby.  Cool Garden Gadgets have put together a comprehensive selection of unique gardening gifts on the market here. ​

Herb cutting scissors

Cacti growing kit

Unique gardening gifts for propagation

One of the most fundamental and exciting parts of gardening is planting a seed, giving it everything it needs and waiting for it to sprout. For those who have never experienced such a delight it has to be said they are missing out. There is something about the germination of new life and the nurturing of that life which is extremely rewarding for the human spirit.
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Germinating and propagating seedlings is a big part of gardening. Seedlings are grown on until they are big enough to endure outside conditions.  Propagators can make unique gardening gifts with many different types to choose from. We have put together a selection of these here.  ​

Electric propagator

Stewart electric propagator

Sponge propagator

Rainbow pot propagator

Gardening gifts for growing under cover

Growing under cover whether it is in a greenhouse, polytunnel or cold frame provides huge benefits to the gardener. These undercover growing environments allow the gardener to start growing plants much earlier in the season than if they just grew outside.

​This main benefit is also realised at the end of the season prolonging the growing year by up to three months. This can allow for extra cropping time and rearing cropping vegetables for the spring.

Growing under cover in greenhouse structures is effective because the glass or plastic structure trap heat and retain it. This creates a light, warm and humid growing area perfect for raising plants.

​Another benefit of this type of growing is the gardener can grow much more exotic species. Growing undercover products can make very unique gardening gifts and spike the gardener’s enthusiasm whatever the time of year. ​

Walk in greenhouse

Cold frame cupboard

Pop up greenhouse

6x4 Greenhouse

Unique gardening gift boxes

Sometimes the best way for you to show your gardener friend you care is to buy them a compact and unique gardening gift. One of the best ways to do this is look for a suitable gardening gift box or garden hamper.

There are many different types of these ranging from growing exotic seeds to gardener skin care sets. These are easy to wrap and always very affordable, we have put together a selection of great gardening gift boxes here, they make very unique gardening gifts.​

Seed box gift set

Psychedelic salad kit

Gardeners hamper

Edible flower kit

Gardening gifts for the greenhouse

Greenhouses are a joy to all who owns them! Many gardeners aspire to owning their own greenhouse and they are ideal for a number of horticultural endeavours. Firstly greenhouses are fantastic for the germination and propagation of seeds. They have the added benefit of wide shelving systems which makes it very easy to organise young plants.

Greenhouse shelving is also very useful for keeping young plants away from slugs. Shelving makes it much easier to organise seedlings especially when doing successional sowings throughout the growing season. There are many gadgets and gizmos which can be bought for the greenhouse gardener. From lights, to heaters to digital atmospheric monitors these all make unique gardening gifts.  ​

Greenhouse lights

Outdoor thermometer

Greenhouse window

Potting table

Unique gardening gifts for lawn care

A perfect garden lawn is the aspiration of many across the country. A good quality garden lawn has become somewhat of a status symbol over the years. There is much neighbourly competition for the most even and greenest garden patch. In recent years there has been much desire for a low maintenance alternative to garden lawns.
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This has seen the rise of the artificial lawn. These can be successful for some garden situations but are inferior in many ways to a real living breathing lawn. Many gardeners who are into creating the perfect lawn will tell you it’s a labour of love.  There are many lawn care products which make rather unique gardening gifts. Check out some of our favourites below. ​

Shoe aeration spikes

Scarifier

Yard force robot lawn mower

Lawn spreader

Unique gardening gifts for irrigation
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Water in the garden can become a conundrum for some gardeners throughout the season. Many gardens over years of human traffic have become very compacted. This results in soil which no longer responds to moisture content effectively.

Gardens with these issues are dry and cracked in summer and water logged in winter. One of the first solutions to this problem is to improve the soils structure so it accepts more water. The second solution is to allow a method of gradual water absorption in summer.

​The best way to achieve this is to install some sort of irrigation system these can be both simple and more Hi Tec. Either way products which assist garden irrigation can make unique gifts for gardeners. ​

Irrigation kit

Watering spikes

Garden sprinkler

Pink metal watering can

Unique gardening gifts for digging

All gardeners are familiar with the process of digging. Digging loosens the soil particles allowing in oxygen and improving drainage. Digging allows the gardener to add extra organic matter and more nutrients which can lead to a perfect loamy and loose structure. This is ideal for the roots of plants to run through the soil acquiring moisture and the minerals they need to be healthy.
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There are a wide variety of digging and soil conditioning gadgets on the market. From rotavators to augers and digging hoes these can make very unique gifts for gardeners. ​

Auger

Digging hoe

Digging pic

Electric garden tiller

Gardening gifts for weeding
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Weeding is not always the favourite job of the gardener it is however one of the most crucial. Weeds are relentless in their goal to colonise all bare ground and compete out all other surrounding plants. Most weeds are nature’s way of colonising new ground evoking a progressive system called natural succession. Weeds are simply aggressive wild plants which fill an ecological niche.
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If we wish to win the battle against weeds we need to spend time hoeing them off and pulling them out. This can be very monotonous and hard work at the best of times. The good thing is today there are many garden gadgets which make weeding easy and sometimes even fun! These weeding gadgets can make very useful and unique gardening gifts. Check out some of these below. ​

Weed puller

Patio weeder

Thermal weeder

Weed burner

Unique gardening gifts for composting

Composting is the process of decomposing dead or dying organic matter in the garden. The constant process of new growth and removing dead plants makes composting second nature to most gardeners.

​Composting however is not as simple as piling up masses of garden material and hoping for the best. In order to compost effectively materials should be evenly graded. This means it is best to shred down twigs and branches to smaller pieces for faster decomposition.

Composters should also aim to add both green materials and woody materials. This will give the compost the correct texture and prevent it all turning to a fowl smelling sludge. Composting is easier when you have the correct equipment for the job. Composting gadgets can make productive and unique gifts for gardeners. ​

Composting roller

Composting bag

Wooden composter

Wormery

Unique gardening gifts for pest control
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Although gardeners try to work with the natural world as much as possible sometimes nature has different ideas. Pests have always been major problems for gardeners especially in the height of the growing season. Tender flowers, vegetables and young plants make tasty snacks for a whole manner of garden wildlife.

Insects, slugs, snails, birds and small mammals will all gorge themselves on the gardener’s hard work if given a chance. Most gardeners accept that this is just a part of gardening and nature running its course.

​It is vital however that the gardener puts measures in place to control pests in their plots. There are many products and gadgets which can help reduce pests in the garden. Some can make rather unique gardening gifts. Check out some of our favourite below.   ​

Scare crow

Slug trap

Ultrasonic pest repeller

Robot scarecrow

Gardening gifts for vegetable gardeners

Vegetable gardening is one type of gardening which requires hours of dedication and skill. The price for many is fresh, organic vegetables harvested straight from the back doorstep. Many supermarket vegetable varieties are specifically bred to enhance their shelf life qualities. This is better for big business but unfortunately does nothing for the taste.
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Those who grow their own vegetables will tell you there is no comparison when it comes to taste. Vegetable gardeners know their soil and growing conditions. This means they have piece of mind knowing their food is not covered in potentially harmful chemicals.

​There are many products which can help or encourage people to try vegetable gardening. These make unique gardening gifts and who knows, you may get some fresh produce in return!​

Potato grow bags

Vegetable gardener trug set

Raised planter

Wacky tomato kit

Unique gardening gifts for wildlife gardeners

Wildlife is sometimes thought of as the enemy of the gardener but this isn’t always the case. Mammals and birds can attempt to feast on our prized plants and vegetables but really it comes down to how gardeners plan their patch.  A few decades back we would smother our gardens in insecticides and pesticides to get rid of garden pests.
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The problem with this method was the chemicals would kill indiscriminately. This led to many beneficial species which eat pests also being wiped out. This led to huge swarms of pest species as a result of  ecological imbalance.

​Todays gardeners are much wiser to the idea of keeping a natural balance and enjoy sharing the garden with diverse wildlife. There are many habitat boosters and products which help to encourage wildlife to the garden.  These can be very unique gardening gifts. We have put a selection of our favourites below. ​

Solitary bee hive

Bat box

Bird box camera

Insect hotel

Unique gardening gifts for pruning

Whatever type of horticulture your gardening friends practice you can be sure that they will have to prune at some point. Pruning requires cutting plant material because it is either dead or detrimental to a specific outcome or aesthetic. Pruning can be carried out to encourage prolific fruiting or flowers or simply to keep foliage in check.
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There are many different pruning techniques and methods which gardeners carry out throughout the season. There are a number of pruning shears and gadgets which can make unique gardening gifts. ​

Pruning knife

Briers secateurs

Loppers

Pruning saw

Unique gardening gifts for skin care
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If there is one part of a gardeners anatomy that takes a beating for sure it is the skin. In summer the skin takes much of the suns UV rays which can burn and blister. In winter time cold winds can dry out the skin causing sore irritable skin and cracked lips.

​Most of all gardeners’ hands are subject to abrasive actions constantly. One of the best ways to treat your gardener friends is to give them something that sooths and protect your skin. There are many great skin care products on the market some specifically for gardeners. These can make very unique gardening gifts!​

Gardening skin care essentials

Trio of gardeners skin care cream

Gardeners hand care gift set

Gardeners relax and renew tin

Unique gardening signs

Gardeners love to make their mark on the land especially around their own beloved garden. One of the ways gardeners love to express themselves in their little piece of paradise is to mount some garden signs.
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Garden signs can either reveal funny gardening quotes or they can have personalised messages. Gardening signs can make very unique gifts for gardeners why not check out some of these below. ​

Garden sign

Weeds for sale sign

Butterflies garden sign

Wet my plants garden sign

Educational gardening gifts

Most gardeners will tell you that when it comes to gardening you will never know everything there is to know. Gardening is such a diverse and knowledgeable subject matter that even after a lifetime of experience the gardener is still learning new things. This is one of the reasons so many are attracted to this captivating past time.

Most gardening knowledge is a combination of research and personal learning through trial and error. Every now and then a gardener is forced to do some extra research or quite simply the weather is too bad to be outside.

​In these situations there is nothing like a captivating book on the subject. Books make fantastic gardening gifts and ones that can be enjoyed whatever the weather. We have put together a selection of our favourite here. ​

Encyclopedia of gardening

Down to earth

How to garden

Gardening month by month

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