Thursday, February 7, 2013

Choosing Unique Outdoor Gifts

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For a new homeowner, gardening enthusiast, or general outdoorsy person, choosing outdoor gifts is a great way to celebrate their enjoyment of nature. However, finding useful and unique gifts in this area can be difficult. Here are a few ideas for finding outdoor gifts.

For the person who enjoys having the outside of their home just as organized as the inside, consider giving a monogrammed doormat. These doormats are usually a step above the average quality of doormats and feature the homeowner's initial on in the center. This type of gift is easy to find both in stores and online and is a great way to welcome them to a new home or add some class to their outdoors.

For anyone who is interested in starting a garden or who loves gardening, tool kits, specialized bulbs, or garden decorations are great outdoor gifts. For a beginning gardener, choose kits that have all the materials needed. This will encourage them to start. However, for the more avid gardener with a little more experience, consider giving perhaps some flower bulbs that they've always wanted. Also, specialized gardening tools or anything that is missing from their gardening set is always a good idea. Gardeners love trying to grow new plants, so the sky is the limit.

Another great idea for outdoor gifts is furniture and accessories for the lawn. A wicker chair set goes well in a typical lawn and most people enjoy having furniture on a back patio. There are also fun accessories for outdoor furniture like outdoor pillows. These are pillows that have been treated with a sunscreen-like material to make the pillows more resistant to harsh weather. This is always a great gift for someone who is trying to have a nice outdoor set of furniture complete with throw pillows. Or, if they already have patio furniture and a grill outside, think about getting some grilling equipment, some unique rib rubs, or even a gift set of specialized steaks.

When a person or family enjoys having birds in their yard, this opens up a whole new world of possibilities as far as outdoor gift giving goes. Bird baths and bird houses are fun to have outside in the backyard and are great for families with kids who especially enjoy seeing the feathered friends that come and go. A bird feeder may not seem like a unique gift, but many stores sell fun versions of the feeders that are whimsical and a fun addition to the backyard. Include a bag of birdseed for instant appreciation. This is a great gift because the homeowner doesn't have to invest time in its upkeep and can enjoy seeing the variety of birds for many years.

These are all great ideas for outdoor gifts. They encourage a unique approach to gift-giving to ensure that the outdoor enthusiast will receive something that they will truly enjoy and use. Use this guide to finding a unique gift that will be appreciated and used on a common basis.

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