4 Gift ideas for your Gardening Valentines

As Valentine's Day looms closer, most people consider the usual gifts: chocolate, flowers or maybe a nice dinner or date night.

However, while these are sweet demonstrations of affection, they are often temporary. Flowers last about a week till they start to wither and die. Chocolate is gone even faster, unless you count the lingering effects around the waist and hips.

If your significant other enjoys gardening or plants in general, consider giving them something that will last a lot longer. Not only will they appreciate the added thought behind your gift, but they will also last a lot longer and remind them over and over of your love for them.

Here are a few ideas:

Plant a Tree

Flowering Trees

Trees live for many years. Planting a tree shows your commitment to a long, lasting future together. They tend to represent strength, longevity and permanence. As an added benefit, trees tend to be relatively low maintenance compared to other plants. If your loved one has a garden, a tree on the outskirts of the garden or in another area of the yard can be a lovely addition. Some things to take into consideration are how much room the roots need (so they don't uproot sidewalks, plumbing or the house), whether they are prone to disease and how they grow.

Give a Perennial Flowering Plant

Perennials last all year around and will flower when in season. Consult a local nursery for the best varieties for your climate. If your partner likes fragrant flowers, consider gardenias and other fragrant flowers. They are fairly hardy and will add a nice scent to your garden. The flowers can also be used for potpourri or car fresheners.

Give a Gadget or Tool

This requires a bit more knowledge of your garden and gardener. The key here is knowing what aspects of gardening the person dislikes most and finding a gadget that makes it easier. Do they hate tilling the soil?  Get a tiller. Do they hate watering? Get a sprinkler or drip watering system. Are they into organic and permaculture? Get a composter or build a worm farm for worm castings. As with any gift, the more thoughtful and tailor-made to the person, the better. Drop hints if you're not sure.

Make the Whole Thing Easier

Our company just released a device called Miracle Plants. It uses the latest technology in plant research to charge water with frequencies that help plants grow healthy and strong. This one device will help all the plants thrive. Perfect for avid gardeners. For more information, go to                                                                 gardenersareawesome.com

No matter which option you choose, by helping your gardener improve their garden or make their gardening experience easier, you'll not only score points on Valentine's Day, but also have a beautiful, natural garden to enjoy for years to come.