Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Avid Gardener

Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Avid Gardener

There is no denying that the bests gifts to give and receive are those which are heartfelt. They show that you know that person well, and really do listen when they discuss the things that they love with you. The problem with that is that it can take up lots of time trying to search for the 'perfect' gift. However, If that close friend or family member is a gardener you're in luck! We have scoured the internet to find some of the best fun but also practical gifts for four different types of gardener, all for under £20. The young gardener, the show-off, the lazy gardener and the beginner can all be catered for, and for all your hard work, you can even treat yourself to something too...

(1) For The Young Gardener(1)

~£7.19~

This is the perfect gift for any child who is interested in gardening. They are all proper tools, manufactured from carbon steel with a hardened and tempered, gun metal finish, but are much lighter than the full size versions.
This Kit Contains:

• 1x Hand Cultivator

• 1x Hand Trowel

• 1x Hand Fork

• 1x Pair of Gardening Gloves

(2)For The 'Show-Off'(2)

~£13.99~

These trowels make the perfect gift for the gardener fried, or family member, you know and love. Fun and functional these trowels show them you know just how special they are. Featuring an etched stainless steel blade for resistance to rust and a mirror polished finish that helps the blade slip easily into the ground (and makes it easier to clean) these trowels also come with a ten-year guarantee. These trowels also have an additional hardwood handle with a tang to help to prevent scraped knuckles and provide additional leverage. Weather proofed for longer life these trowels are an essential park of any gardeners tool kit.

(3)For The Lazy Gardener(3)

~19.20~

This item makes the perfect gift for any gardener in need of some TLC. It is great value for money (considering the amount of items you receive) and comes with the option to have it wrapped in Christmas paper. 

This Kit Contains:

• 1x Lady Gardening Cloves, Pink (colours and pattern may vary)
• 1x Lady Size Lightweight Secateurs, Plain Green (pattern and colour may vary)
• 1x Gardening Hand Fork with Pink Handle 
• 1x Gardening Hand Trowel with a Pink Handle
• 1x Gardening Twine with Metal Cutter (30mtr)
• 1x Travel Mug with handle, ideal for in the garden and can be used for hot or cold drinks. It wont spill and keeps insects from helping themselves to a drink
• 1x Dove Soap Lather Rich, nice to use after gardening
• 1x Dove Purely Pampering Nourishing Body Wash, Shea Butter and Warm Vanilla (250ml)
• 1x Nail Brush in Pink
• 1x Pink Foam Rose, great little keepsake
• 1x Box Tray, can be used in the shed or house for storage (33cm x 26cm)

(4)For The Beginner(4)

~£14.95~

This Vegetable Growing Starter Kit Includes:

• High Quality Seeds ; Carrot 'Nantes' , Dwarf French Beans ' Speedy', Peas 'Rondo' , Spinach 'Bordeaux' , Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights'
• Beautiful 5-Step Illustrated instruction booklet
• Growing on, outdoor sowing, harvesting and uses instructions
• Mini Greenhouse
• Plant Markers
• Pencil

Want to Buy? Just click on the links below! 

(1)http://www.lanleesupplies.co.uk/Products/005800050008/GPYG

(2)

-Garden Queen Trowel  http://www.lanleesupplies.co.uk/Products/005800050008/TOGSJEGHTGQ

- Worlds Best Gardener  http://www.lanleesupplies.co.uk/Products/005800050008/TOGSJEGHTWBG

(3) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladies-Gardening-Tools-Gloves-Gift-Set-Trowel-Fork-Secateurs-Gift-Set-FREE-WRAP-/131654833484

(4)http://www.plant-n-grow.co.uk/product/vegetable-growing-starter-kit-grows-from-april/

Lanlee Guide: Protecting Plants in Winter

Lanlee Guide

How to Protect Your Plants From Frost Damage

Plants have many of their own safeguards to protect them from the winter months when both heat and sunlight are sparse, however as the species of plants in our gardens diversify an the winters seem to get harsher there are many steps that need to be taken to insure your garden 'blossoms' into something truly spectacular when spring rolls back around. We have compiled a list of the three main steps that you should carry out to protect your garden from frost damage and the ,often harsh, winter weather.

1. Plan

When Planting it is important to consider where you place your plants so that they are protected from the cold. Planting more vulnerable vegetation against a south facing wall can both protect it from strong winds and allows it to get the maximum amount of sunlight. 

You should also pay attention to the type of plants you grow as there are many species of flowers, fruit an vegetable which are hardier than others and may even continue to grow in the winter time.

2. Prepare

One of the biggest tasks for gardeners is making sure that you are prepared for winter. 

As the leaves start falling it would be useful to get a compost bin and gather up any fallen or rotting plant matter in that. You can also shred the dry leafs to make leaf mulch. Leaf Mulch is the most effective mulch for deterring weeds so by doing this you could save yourself having to spend hours de-weeding your garden in the summer time. 



Pay Attention to the Weather. If rain is sparse make sure the roots of your trees and shrubs are well watered before the ground freezes or else you put them at risk of dehydration.

3. Protect

Mulch helps soil to retain moisture and protects plants from extreme temperatures. Before adding mulch to your garden (and around your plants) you should wait till the ground is slightly frozen. By doing this you will stop any unwanted critters (such as mice) from nesting inside the mounds

Sheltering your plants. Since there are many different sub-species of plant, they all are protected best from the winter in different ways, for example To Protect the bark of young trees you should place a cylindrical cage (made from chicken wire) around it but, some more tender plants, must be removed from the garden and re-potted indoors (till the near end of winter) so they survive and will bloom again in the spring/summer. If you decide to cover your plants with Burlap or any other types of cloth coverings make sure that you take them off during the day time, otherwise the plant will not get enough sunlight ,during the day to survive,

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