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 Gift
Ideas for Mom that Keep on Giving
By Melinda Myers
[April 26, 2025]
Even though
your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts”, you want to find
the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you
appreciate all she does throughout the year. No matter your budget,
it’s possible to give mom a gift that provides days, months, and
even years of joy.
Cut flowers rank as one of the most popular
Mother’s Day gifts. No dusting and maintenance are required, and
they are sure to generate a smile. Behavioral research at Rutgers
University found the gift of flowers had immediate and long-term
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WExtend her enjoyment further by helping her grow,
tend, and enjoy gardening throughout the growing season. A gift
certificate to her favorite garden center, hobby store, or retail
location allows mom the freedom to select her own gift. She can
enjoy time shopping for something special that she wouldn’t normally
buy for herself.
A hanging basket or container garden is another way to give mom a
season of flowers and much more. Gardening helps improve health and
well-being by reducing stress, lowering blood pressure,
strengthening muscles, and increasing flexibility.
If mom likes to cook, a potted tomato, container of greens, or
window box of herbs may be the perfect gift. She can grow, prepare,
and boost the flavor and health benefits with fresh, flavorful, and
nutrient-rich vegetables and herbs.
If she prefers to do her own planting, consider giving her a
container, potting mix, and some seeds or plants. Add some plant
labels and let her create her own container garden.
Update her garden tools and accessories with
something colorful like the Burgon & Ball® British Meadow pruner and
holster set. This pretty and functional gift with comfort grip
handles allows mom to keep gardening longer. The colorful holster
keeps them right where she needs them for deadheading and pruning
small branches.
No matter what mom’s age or fitness level is, it’s important to
protect her joints when gardening. Gifting her a colorful Kneelo®
kneeler or knee pads (coronatools.com) will encourage her to do just
that. The bright colors make them easy to find and the
shock-absorbing foam interior provides a very comfortable surface
that helps reduce knee stress.
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Add a hat to further protect mom from the heat and
sun when working outdoors. If it’s comfortable and looks good, she’s
more likely to wear it. Include some sunscreen and a pair of
sunglasses for added sun protection.
Many mothers appreciate the gift of time. Helping mom in her garden,
working around her home, or assisting her with another hobby is a
great way to spend time together and create memories while doing
something mom loves.
Consider giving mom one of these or another gift that provides
immediate and long-term enjoyment. She’ll appreciate your
thoughtfulness when she opens the package, unwraps the flowers, or
puts the tools and accessories to use all season long.
Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books,
including the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small
Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything”
instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s
Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and
contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned
by Summit for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ website is www.MelindaMyers.com.
[Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com]
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