’ Tis the season of giving and receiving . For Southeastern gardeners , the arrival of the wintertime holidays means letting go of the hose and reveling among the camellias ( Camelliaspp . and cvs . , Zones 6–10 ) . It ’s the perfect fourth dimension to search for just the right extra something for the nurseryman in your life ( even if one of those gardeners happen to be you ! ) Here are a few of my suggestions for your holiday shopping this yr .
Leonard Deluxe Soil-Knife-and-Sheath Combination Kit
This soil knife with attach to holster tops my list because it is supremely functional , various , and sturdy . It ’s one of those dim-witted creature that you inquire how you ever lived without . Plus , it totally makes you appear like a badass in the garden .
Gift Certificate to the Southern Bulb Company
There is always enough way in the garden for more bulbs , but half of what is offer at the big box depot are n’t faithfully perennial in our mood . How about post rules of order from Southern Bulb Company rather ? Spring bloomers can be planted up until New Year ’s through much of the Southeast , and crinums and other summer bloomers are perfectly suited for spring planting .
Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Gardenby Larry Mellichamp
Get to know your roots . The natural botanic heritage of the Southeast is outlined extensively in this Word of God . The gorgeous images will inspire you , and the text will inform you about the awful diversity of native plants that I recall deserve more garden real landed estate . It make a great reference and is sure to get a compliments list of must - render species for your garden .
Kinsman Company’s Fabulous Fun Bottle Tree
If native flora are at the heart of our natural heritage , garden art objective are at the heart of our southerly gardening heritage . Nothing is more iconic than the nursing bottle Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree — you have sex you ’ve always desire one . This stout version is evenly at home in a funky urban postage - stamp garden as it is on a rural land . Plus , the time is ripe to reuse all those bottles of holiday sunshine .
Copper Rain Gauge from UncommonGoods
Last but not least , a must - have piece of garden equipment gets an upgrade and a equipment . This one is on my personal wishing inclination this class . Not only is it one of the most attractive rain caliber I ’ve ever seen , but it ’s bring a touch of conjuring trick . It expose in “ reverse ” by moving the measuring portion up as the gauge fills with water . So cool !
Happy holiday , y’ all !
— Paula Gross is the former adjunct director of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens .
ok Gardening Recommended Products
A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo
Fine Gardening receives a deputation for items buy through link on this web site , including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advert course of study .
Get our in style tip , how - to articles , and instructional videos sent to your inbox .
Signing you up …
Related Articles
Gardening Gift Ideas for Midwest Gardeners
Gardening Gift Ideas for Southern Plains Gardeners
Gardening Gift Ideas for Mid-Atlantic Gardeners
Gardening Gift Ideas for Southwestern Gardeners
Join Fine Gardening for a free operate live webinar have Dr. Janna Beckerman , a celebrated plant diagnostician as well as professor emerita at Purdue University and the ornamental technological manager …
When I spotted a particular guts dollar cactus ( Astrophytum asterias ) at the Philadelphia Flower Show a few calendar month ago , I get laid I was in trouble . With a delightful color pattern …
When we only prioritize works we want over plants our landscape needs , each season is fill with a never - ending list of task : pruning , swipe , watering , treating , amending , and fertilizing , with …
Subscribe today and save up to 47%
Video
Touring an Eco-friendly, Shady Backyard Retreat
You must be careful when you get into the backyard of garden designer Jeff Epping — not because you ’re likely to trip on something , but because you might be dive - bomb by a duet …
4 Midsummer Favorites From a Plant Breeder’s Garden
Episode 181: Plants You Can’t Kill
Episode 180: Plants with Big, Bold Foliage
4 Steps to Remove Invasive Plants in Your Yard
All Access members get more
contract up for afree trialand get access to ALL our regional content , plus the rest of the member - only content subroutine library .
Start Free Trial
Get gross internet site access to expert advice , regional content , and more , plus the photographic print magazine .
commence your FREE run
Already a member?enter
This versatile soil knife comes with a handy holster.Photo: Paula Gross
This versatile soil knife comes with a handy holster.Photo: Paula Gross
The Southern Bulb Company sells bulbs for our region with a variety of bloom times. Photo: https://www.southernbulbs.com/
This book recommends the best regional native plants for your garden.Photo: Paula Gross
This Southern staple adds interest in the garden year-round.Photo: courtesy of Kinsman Company
This rain gauge displays in reverse as the gauge fills with water.Photo: courtesy of uncommongoods.com
