| During the cold month of February, the gardeners | | | | compost bin to produce rich, black compost, one of the |
| among us long for warm spring temperatures. If your | | | | most fertile substances on earth. When applied to |
| Valentine is among those who love the outdoors, why | | | | shrubs and trees or tilled into garden soil, plants will |
| not try a different type of gift this year? Instead of the | | | | grow faster, taller and fuller than you ever imagined. |
| same old boring flowers or chocolate, we've got five | | | | Idea #4 - A Patio Trellis |
| unique Valentine's Day gift ideas that are inspired by | | | | Patio trellises, also sometimes referred to as outdoor |
| the garden and outdoors. | | | | privacy screens, are a wonderful gift for the gardener |
| Idea #1 - An Arbor or Pergola | | | | who's limited on space. Look for a patio trellis with a |
| An arbor or a pergola is an easy way to add | | | | self-contained base, meaning that it can be moved |
| architectural detail to your yard, plus it provides an | | | | around as needed. If the trellis features a planter base, |
| excellent support structure for climbing plants and vines | | | | you can even plant a climbing plant or flowering vine |
| in the garden. An arbor or pergola kit is a great gift | | | | that will trail up the trellis. Patio trellises make an ideal |
| idea for anyone who loves spending time in their yard, | | | | gift for apartment dwellers who are limited to a small |
| and assembling the kit will be a fun DIY project for | | | | patio, deck, or balcony. |
| early spring. | | | | Idea #5 - Plants |
| Idea #2 - A Greenhouse | | | | If you don't think your Valentine needs any of the |
| Many people think a greenhouse wouldn't make a | | | | aforementioned gifts, consider a gift certificate for |
| good surprise gift. While this may be true in the case | | | | something every gardener loves: plants! If you know of |
| of large outdoor greenhouses, there are other options. | | | | a local nursery where your loved one likes to purchase |
| For the hobby gardener, consider a portable or | | | | their seedlings and flowers in the spring, this is a great |
| temporary use greenhouse that can be used on a | | | | choice. If you're not sure of a local garden center he or |
| deck or patio as needed and then stored during the | | | | she likes, then choose a reputable mail order seed |
| off season. An indoor greenhouse kit is another great | | | | company and wrap up a catalog along with a gift card. |
| gift idea, because it allows the vegetable gardener to | | | | No matter which of these gifts you choose, your |
| get a head start by planting their seeds indoors long | | | | Valentine is sure to be pleased and also impressed by |
| before the weather has warmed up outside. | | | | your thoughtfulness. After all, gifts like chocolate or |
| Idea #3 - A Compost Bin | | | | flowers can be given to anyone by anyone, but a |
| While a compost bin may not seem like a very | | | | garden-inspired gift for a gardener shows that you |
| romantic Valentine's gift, for a gardener, it's love at first | | | | really put some thought into the gift you're giving. |
| sight. Yard waste and food scraps can be put into a | | | | Happy Valentine's Day! |