Well, it is that time of year again when we shop for people that we think we know well — until it comes to getting them a gift that they will like. I understand and I am here to help you with the gardeners on your list.
First, it is a good idea to go to your local garden center for personalized help, especially if you are thinking of getting the person a real plant. It is tempting to go to the garden corner of the local big box store. The plant you pick out may look nice, but you don’t know what conditions it was recently exposed to. A garden center will have taken better care of the plants and they will probably have better advice on what to buy. They will know which outdoor plants will grow well in your area, which plants are native and which ones will attract wildlife. They will have a good selection of houseplants and be able to help you find the right one for the sun or shade conditions in the house….