Need ideas for the gardeners on your list? We thought so, which is why we’ve compiled this list of suggestions that we think any and every gardener would love to unwrap or find in their stocking.

Plants as gifts? Why not?! Houseplants of all kinds make great gifts, especially if you stick with those that readily adapt to pretty much any and all conditions and are easy to care for, in particular Aloe Vera, Chinese Evergreens, Monsteras, Pothos Ivy, Snake Plants (Sanseveriera), Spider Lilies, and ZZ Plants, just to name a few. And if you stop by our gift-wrapping station we’ll dress them up with colorful wrapping and a bow..

But outdoor plants make great gifts too. What gardener wouldn’t be thrilled with a cool conifer, or maybe a blueberry plant, or perhaps even a Japanese maple. I mean, who doesn’t love Japanese maples, right?

Care to guess what The Gardener Guy’s favorite hand tool is? A trowel? Maybe a small hand rake? As much as he likes both, his absolute favorite is a Hori-Hori, which is Japanese for “dig dig.” According to Paul, “it's the most versatile hand tool of all,” which explains why he has three of them.

He’s also quick to point out that every gardener needs a good pair of pruners, a small hand saw (the foldable models are great), and a weeding tool that slices through weeds with ease.

Even when stockings are overstuffed, there’s always room for a few packets of seed. And they’re the biggest bargain in the world of gardening. After all, for just a few bucks, you get potentially hundreds of plants! Choose from annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs, including native, organic, and non-GMO selections.

How does your garden measure up? You’ll know for sure when you measure such things as soil pH, nutrients, moisture, or temperature, which is why we’ve got meters that can do all that and more, whether analog or digital. 

Can’t put your finger on the ideal gift? Then consider the fact that active gardeners can easily wear out a pair of gloves in a year, which makes adding new ones to stockings a smart gift, both for adults and kids.

Watering is arguably a gardener’s most important task, which is why hoses, hose-end sprayers and nozzles, and sprinklers are essential. And we can’t imagine any gardener who wouldn’t appreciate any watering gizmo you give them.

Tomato ties, a roll of twine, a rain gauge, plant labels -- all fit nicely in stockings, and all are ideal for the gardeners on your list. And for gardeners who are weak in the knees, consider a padded kneeler.

Southwest Injury, aka sunscald, occurs on the main trunk of trees during the winter months. It can lead to severe damage -- even death -- especially on smooth-barked trees such as maples, redbuds, and crabapples. But preventing it is as simple as protecting the trunk with tree wrap, which would be perfect wrapped and under the Christmas tree.

Still stumped about what to get your favorite gardener? Then order a Southwood Gift Card. They’re easy to order, never expire or lose value, fit nicely in stockings, and may turn out to be the most appreciated gift of all. Plus, they’re oh-so easy to order.