How to Gift a Plant
Are you looking for a unique gift idea for Mother’s Day, a birthday, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or a just-to-say-I-love-you gift?
Gift a plant!
Plants make incredible gifts to brighten any occasion. They are unique, long-lasting, sustainable, and beautiful! They are also super easy to gift!
Visit a locally owned greenhouse, select a plant and get started gifting plants today! Here’s how to gift a plant:
1. Choose a plant.
All types of plants make great gifts! But here are a few helpful considerations for choosing the right one!
For someone who loves to cook: All types of herbs including Rosemary, Lavender, Sage, Mint and Basil.
For someone with a garden: all types of herbs and vegetable plants.
For someone who just grows a flowerpot or two: Pansies, Marigolds, Coleus, Sweet Alyssum and Petunias are great.
For someone who loves to tend flowerbeds: Perennials like Echinacea, Coreopsis, Yarrow and Hardy Hibiscus, or annuals like marigolds, coleus, and so much more!
For the cut flower lover: Eucalyptus, Zinnias, Yarrow and Echinacea.
2. Gift ‘wrap’ the plant.
There are lots of cute options for wrapping or dressing up a plant to give it as a gift. Here are just a few ideas to get your creativity flowing!
Use a brown paper lunch bag, roll down the top, place the pot inside and add ribbon or twine to secure the bag and dress it up!
Use gift wrap, paper, newspaper, etc. to ‘wrap’ the pot, leaving the corners standing upright, or folding them down, to create different looks. Add ribbon or twine to hold the paper in place.
Use a decorative pot and set the plastic pot inside it, or repot the plant into the decorative pot.
Wrap the pot in cute fabric and secure with twine and a bow.
Purchase plain terracotta pots and allow kids to decorate them with paint or stickers.
3. Include a plant care tag.
Create a cute plant tag that includes who the plant is from, who the plant is for, the name of the plant and some basic care instructions. Cut out squares, circles, or heart shapes of cardstock and punch a hole in one corner, write out the information and attach it to the pot with twine.
4. Deliver the plant in person with a cup of coffee.
Plants are best delivered in person to ensure they arrive safely and for the moment to be enjoyed by both the giver and the recipient.
Bring along a cup of coffee, tea or a special treat too!
Who will you be gifting plants to this spring?!?
