Garden architecture items such as tuteurs or arbors often cost a pretty penny, but building them can save time and offer the opportunity to personalize the design to fit the garden, and gardener, in question. When it comes to gardening; garden art, hardscape, and focal points offer as much to the design as the plants, and indeed can elevate the design of the garden to the next level. The below projects are doable within a weekend or less, and would make perfect gifts for the gardener in your life.
For the holidays, I often appreciate receiving, and when possible, give out home made gifts rather than purchased ones. These have taken various shapes over the years, including handmade soaps, body scrubs, and hand balms (see recipe below). As a gardener myself, I would so appreciate a bench or artistic item made by my loved ones to display amongst my flowers. A fountain brings movement to the garden, and as a boon, attracts birds. Any gardener both needs and would appreciate a potting bench, which makes all manner of garden projects easier, from seed starting to dividing and more.
If someone in your life loves to garden, consider making them something special this year. These do-it-yourself projects are easy, and thoughtful, holiday gifts.
From simple to more complex projects, the gardener in your life would love to receive these gestures of appreciation. Making something is much more personal than buying something, and it gives you the opportunity to put your own unique mark on the item you create. And if none of the projects appeal, perhaps give the gardener in question a coupon for your help in the garden. Weeds don’t often remove themselves, and everyone benefits from a well tended garden.
Happy holidays, happy making, and happy gardening!
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How-To
Branches, glue, screws, and string are all it takes to put an informal spin on this classic structure
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Add a touch of style to a classic container
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Turn bits and pieces of broken china and tile into unique garden ornaments
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A weekend’s work and a few pieces of lumber yield a handsome home for vines
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Make your own candleholders from recycled tin cans
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Garden Lifestyle
Here are a few ways creative gardeners can harvest holiday gifts from the garden.