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The Ultimate Garden Gift Guide

Gift giving can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season, especially if you are the person that strives for that surprised face of your family ends.

The Ultimate Garden Gift Guide

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Gift-giving can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season, especially if you are the person that strives for that surprised face of your family and friends. We always want to give the best to those we love, and for our gardener loved ones, those gifts can be even more specific and special. 

We have selected our top categories to give you the best garden-gifting ideas.

 

Merry & Bright Decor: 

Grab a gift that will last years to come with many of our holiday decor items and lights. From lifelike trees to ornaments, tabletop decorations, lighted elements, and so much more, there are endless gift-giving opportunities in our greenhouse this season. 

 

Some of our favorite decor and light elements: 

  • Ornaments
  • Lifelike Wreaths and Garlands
  • Picks and Sprays 
  • Ribbon and Bows
  • Lumineo String Lights 
  • Simplux Candles
  • Lifelike Trees

Snag a great gift for your local friends and family with our heirloom ornament collection! These hand-painted, glass ornaments are perfect for that Hampton Roads native. Check them out here.

 

Holiday Houseplants: 

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a beautiful plant to warm up the indoors. We carry a variety of both holiday-themed and regular houseplants that are perfect for that special someone in your life.

 

Some of our favorite indoor plants: 

  • Holiday Cactus 
  • Grinchmas Trees
  • Moth Orchids
  • Amaryllis
  • Poinsettias

Check out our blog on our Top 5 Holiday Houseplants for more details on each of these faves! 

 

Outdoor Winter Wonders: 

Do you have an avid gardener in your life looking for something special? Check out our variety in our annuals, perennials, and trees and shrubs departments for something specific!

 

Some of our favorite outdoor features: 

  • Fall Blooming Camellias
  • Hellebores
  • Fresh Cut Greens

Check out The Guru’s Guide to Holiday Plants for more information on these faves and more!

 

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