The rules: you can't spend more than $25 on a gift for someone who loves gardening, landscaping, DIYing in the backyard, hanging out on the patio or in or near the pool. Whether it's the gift exchange for the office, garden club, a relative or someone you're passionate about, we think you'll find that special something in this list of 25 carefully researched and selected gifts that are $25 or under.
Prices are $25 or under and are subject to change. Quantities may be limited. Gifts are listed in no particular order.
What can be more tempting than an empty head with which to fill all of your unrealized decorating ideas? Since this Recycled Glass Head from Pier 1 Imports is hollow and will be outdoors, why not fill it with flowers, shells, layers of colored pebbles or the bounty from your patio tangerine tree?
The heads are made in Spain and measure 5.25 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 11.25 inches high.More »
Just like shoe lovers can always use a new pair of boots, the outdoor lover on your list will get excited over a new indoor/outdoor pillow. Grandin Road is known for its beautiful outdoor furnishings, and this made-in-the-United States, 16-square-inch Bird Outdoor Pillow will thrill your nature dweller. Grandin Road's cushions and pillows are constructed of highly durable, all-weather fabrics that repel water and resist chlorine, soil and stains.
Before you tell us that your gift recipient doesn't want a holiday decoration, just listen. CB2's wire wreath frame is a multi-holiday, year-round gift that can be hung on an outside door throughout the year. Ornaments in December, red hearts in February, plastic eggs in spring, stars and Americana for Fourth of July -- get it? This is really a cool idea, and another plus is that it stores fairly flat in your hall closet. Pretty ingenious.
Wire wreath frame measurements: 4 inches high x 31.5 inches diameter x 16 inches center-circle diameter.More »
Like puppies and kittens, it's hard to limit yourself (or your giftee) to just one whirly glass bubble, especially when each sets you back less than $5. One neat whirly deserves another. And another. Whimsical spheres of clear hand-blown glass showcase flickering candlelight via modern portholes. The top glass loop can suspend the globe via monofilament (not included) in singles, multiples or chandelier style. It also has a convenient flat bottom for surface display.
Measurements: 5.25 inches diameter x 5.25 inches high.More »
Melamine is a plastic-like material that was popular in the 1950s for casual, everyday dinnerware. Why? Because it was shatterproof and Mom didn't get too mad when you dropped your plate on the uncarpeted floor. Melamine eventually found its way to the backyard, and we don't mean in a pile of junk (something a hoarder might do). Crate and Barrel Casual's red ovals link up on crisp white in a freeform, fun-loving grid that brings a bit of the now and wow to outdoor entertaining.
Measurements: 6.5 inches wide x 4.25 inches depth. The links platter is made of 100% melamine and is dishwasher-safe.More »
Does your gift recipient dream of far-off lands like Athens and Morocco? While planning that trip on his or her bucket list, your giftee can enjoy the look of exotic outdoor oases with accessories like Z Gallerie's handcrafted metal lanterns. Constructed of fine-yet-sturdy filigree, these pieces will create a Casbah-like setting in the backyard. Coordinate assorted sizes and colors on an outdoor table or hang in multiples. Exclusive to Z Gallerie. Each lantern is sold separately.
Measurements: small -- 4 x 4 x 11 inches; medium - 7 x 7 x 18 inches. More »
From Anthropologie, these pretty little pots are intended for indoor or outdoor use -- the latter of which we know your nature-loving gift recipient will prefer. Made of ceramic, the small pot measures 5.5 inches high x 7 inches in diameter, while the larger pot is 6.75 inches high x 8.75 inches in diameter.More »
Urban Outfitters is young, hip, and geared to apartment-dwelling Millennials. And Millennial (or anyone else, for that matter) apartment dwellers need their plant-filled patios, balconies and outdoor spaces just like everyone else, so this handsome brass hanging planter should start to fulfill that need. It also comes with a triple-stranded hang-chain and measures 5.25 inches in diameter x 3 inches in height.More »
What's a Fairy Berry? A cereal? A new superfruit? They are something magical, which will delight the whimsical, fun-loving wood nymph on your gift list. Each berry is about 3/4 inches in diameter and contains a tiny white LED that will randomly glow and fade, crating a fairy light effect. Tossed (carefully) in hedges or a container garden, Fairy Berries will transform your landscape into a twinkling piece o' paradise. The more lights, the more magic!
Pool and pond owners: toss (again, carefully) some in the pool or pond to light up your life at night -- think parties, festive occasions, romantic interludes, etc.
Each berry is equipped with CR1220-3V x 2 batteries, which are replaceable. Berries do not have on/off switches. To turn off, remove batteries.More »
Just because the weather is chilly (or downright cold) doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy your patio. Light a fire in the fire pit, and invite some moose over for some cracklin' good times. Molded from a mix of sawdust, wax, and tar, each of these six moose-shaped firestarters burns with a high, powerful flame that makes it a cinch to light an outdoor fire. Made in Sweden. Each moose measures 3.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches in length.More »
Prices are $25 or under and are subject to change. Quantities may be limited. Gifts are listed in no particular order.
•Glass Head
What can be more tempting than an empty head with which to fill all of your unrealized decorating ideas? Since this Recycled Glass Head from Pier 1 Imports is hollow and will be outdoors, why not fill it with flowers, shells, layers of colored pebbles or the bounty from your patio tangerine tree?
The heads are made in Spain and measure 5.25 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 11.25 inches high.More »
•Bird Outdoor Pillow
Just like shoe lovers can always use a new pair of boots, the outdoor lover on your list will get excited over a new indoor/outdoor pillow. Grandin Road is known for its beautiful outdoor furnishings, and this made-in-the-United States, 16-square-inch Bird Outdoor Pillow will thrill your nature dweller. Grandin Road's cushions and pillows are constructed of highly durable, all-weather fabrics that repel water and resist chlorine, soil and stains.
•Wire Wreath Frame
Before you tell us that your gift recipient doesn't want a holiday decoration, just listen. CB2's wire wreath frame is a multi-holiday, year-round gift that can be hung on an outside door throughout the year. Ornaments in December, red hearts in February, plastic eggs in spring, stars and Americana for Fourth of July -- get it? This is really a cool idea, and another plus is that it stores fairly flat in your hall closet. Pretty ingenious.
Wire wreath frame measurements: 4 inches high x 31.5 inches diameter x 16 inches center-circle diameter.More »
•Whirly Hanging Candleholder / Planter
Like puppies and kittens, it's hard to limit yourself (or your giftee) to just one whirly glass bubble, especially when each sets you back less than $5. One neat whirly deserves another. And another. Whimsical spheres of clear hand-blown glass showcase flickering candlelight via modern portholes. The top glass loop can suspend the globe via monofilament (not included) in singles, multiples or chandelier style. It also has a convenient flat bottom for surface display.
Measurements: 5.25 inches diameter x 5.25 inches high.More »
•Links Melamine Plate
Melamine is a plastic-like material that was popular in the 1950s for casual, everyday dinnerware. Why? Because it was shatterproof and Mom didn't get too mad when you dropped your plate on the uncarpeted floor. Melamine eventually found its way to the backyard, and we don't mean in a pile of junk (something a hoarder might do). Crate and Barrel Casual's red ovals link up on crisp white in a freeform, fun-loving grid that brings a bit of the now and wow to outdoor entertaining.
Measurements: 6.5 inches wide x 4.25 inches depth. The links platter is made of 100% melamine and is dishwasher-safe.More »
•Casablanca Chrome Lantern
Does your gift recipient dream of far-off lands like Athens and Morocco? While planning that trip on his or her bucket list, your giftee can enjoy the look of exotic outdoor oases with accessories like Z Gallerie's handcrafted metal lanterns. Constructed of fine-yet-sturdy filigree, these pieces will create a Casbah-like setting in the backyard. Coordinate assorted sizes and colors on an outdoor table or hang in multiples. Exclusive to Z Gallerie. Each lantern is sold separately.
Measurements: small -- 4 x 4 x 11 inches; medium - 7 x 7 x 18 inches. More »
•Celadon Garden Pot
From Anthropologie, these pretty little pots are intended for indoor or outdoor use -- the latter of which we know your nature-loving gift recipient will prefer. Made of ceramic, the small pot measures 5.5 inches high x 7 inches in diameter, while the larger pot is 6.75 inches high x 8.75 inches in diameter.More »
•Hanging Brass Planter
Urban Outfitters is young, hip, and geared to apartment-dwelling Millennials. And Millennial (or anyone else, for that matter) apartment dwellers need their plant-filled patios, balconies and outdoor spaces just like everyone else, so this handsome brass hanging planter should start to fulfill that need. It also comes with a triple-stranded hang-chain and measures 5.25 inches in diameter x 3 inches in height.More »
•Fairy Berries
What's a Fairy Berry? A cereal? A new superfruit? They are something magical, which will delight the whimsical, fun-loving wood nymph on your gift list. Each berry is about 3/4 inches in diameter and contains a tiny white LED that will randomly glow and fade, crating a fairy light effect. Tossed (carefully) in hedges or a container garden, Fairy Berries will transform your landscape into a twinkling piece o' paradise. The more lights, the more magic!
Pool and pond owners: toss (again, carefully) some in the pool or pond to light up your life at night -- think parties, festive occasions, romantic interludes, etc.
Each berry is equipped with CR1220-3V x 2 batteries, which are replaceable. Berries do not have on/off switches. To turn off, remove batteries.More »
•Moose Firestarters
Just because the weather is chilly (or downright cold) doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy your patio. Light a fire in the fire pit, and invite some moose over for some cracklin' good times. Molded from a mix of sawdust, wax, and tar, each of these six moose-shaped firestarters burns with a high, powerful flame that makes it a cinch to light an outdoor fire. Made in Sweden. Each moose measures 3.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches in length.More »