Green thumbs are such fun people to shop for. They love plants, they love the mindfulness that comes from taking care of them, and with their tender love and care, they bring beautiful spaces to life.
There are so many options as well. What you would get a green thumb living in an apartment is going to vary drastically from one who’s just bought an old farmhouse and now has acres upon acres of plot to take care of. To help you narrow down the best gifts for all situations, check out these top ideas:
Lawn Mower
A great lawn mower can turn a chore into a fun activity. Now, for this to be a great gift, you must have a yard that’s just too big to comfortably or happily trim. Some properties have an acre or several at their disposal, and keeping the lawn trimmed for that amount of space is a feat onto itself – unless you get them a riding lawn mower. Zero turn mowers are fast, efficient, and quite fun to drive around. While they’re a bit of an investment, they’re one that’s sure to delight the green thumb in your life.
Self-Watering Systems
There are so many self-watering systems out there. While you won’t be able to get your friend with the acres of land a self-watering system for the outside, you can absolutely get that green thumb a solution for indoors.
You can get self-watering planters where water is stored in a tray underneath the soul. You can get them a small drip system, or even an olla.
Indoor Herb Garden Planters
Most herbs don’t like the cold, often dying out or going dormant. Unless your green thumb already has a greenhouse, then, consider getting them an indoor herb garden planter. There are options that self-water and have automatic grow lights built-in to help give your green thumb access to fresh herbs year-round.
Unique Plants
Unique and interesting or rare plants are always a delight for the green thumb. The only thing to be careful of here is safety. If they have a pet, for example, make sure that the plant you buy them is pet safe, or if it isn’t, make sure they know this ahead of time so they can make an informed decision about where that plant will go.
Another thing to keep in mind is invasiveness. If the plan isn’t native, for example, then it will need to remain in a pot. Most species that aren’t native can work well as a houseplant, though some can be outside. Just like with the pet-safe option, if the species is considered invasive let your green thumb know so they can make sure the plant doesn’t spread.
Pretty Pots
Pretty pots are always a great gift. They are a great choice for indoor plants, and for outside. To make sure that the pot you give will be well received simply check what type of pots your green thumb already has to make sure you match their color scheme.
