Why Trees Make Such Great Gifts - 03/11/10

We've all been there before; it's two weeks before Christmas, old Bing's being bashed out on the radio more times than you'd care to mention, the children are jumping off the wall with excitement about which presents they are getting and that Coke ad is on telly again. It feels like everyone seems to be having fun but you. And what are you doing? You're panicking; you've been putting it off for weeks, but now the time has finally come: time to buy Auntie Sally something again.

Struggling to find unique gifts is something that we've all experienced before, from the impossible-to-please aunt to the dad who doesn't want anything... the fact is, it's genuinely hard finding unique and interesting presents for everyone in your family year on year. So in honour of all people out there who need help choosing gifts, there's Tree2mydoor ? The Tree Gift Company. We have compiled a gift guide on why trees make such great gifts, targeting the top three culprits of gift buying angst.

Culprit 1: The Angry Aunt

Likes: Unknown

What Tree2mydoor says: "If you want to buy your aunt something really nice that will stand out from the crowd and at the same time earn you some brownie points, then I'd suggest trying one of our twisted stem olive trees. The olive tree is not only an ancient symbol of peace and hope, but it looks impressive and can even be left out all year round making it the perfect, low maintenance gift. Just remember to take care in really bad frost! Green Olive fruit will appear in the autumn and will change to black when ripe."

Culprit2: The Don't Care Dad

Likes: Perhaps football and cars ... sorry Dad, but I can't buy you a car.

What Tree2mydoor says: "Dad's are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, but it's not impossible by any means. The famous oak tree is known as the Father of the Woods and would make an excellent gift for your dad. They can grow happily in pots for 10 to 15 years, but have the potential to grow enormously. On the other hand, if your dad likes the odd tipple and he has a conservatory or empty porch, then you might want to consider a lemon or lime tree; perfect for adding zing to a gin and tonic at Christmas!"

Culprit 3: The Modest Mum

Likes: Any gift... but that's the problem.

What Tree2mydoor says: "Mums aren't particularly hard to buy for in comparison to dads, but nevertheless it can be hard finding her something really unique and special that will show her how much you love her. I would recommend a Silver Birch tree. The ancient Celts used to call it ?Lady of the Woods' and it's said to have a protective influence ... just like your mum. Silver Birches can reach heights of 16 to 20 feet within 10 years, making them unsuitable for small places. If you think your mum would like something smaller, then I'd suggest trying one of our ?Grow Your Love' seed bags. With these, you can sow one of our native wildflower seed packs and watch the vibrant pinks and reds bloom into life during the summer months: the perfect eco-friendly I love you, Mum gift."

And remember, trees aren't only great gifts for Christmas, no-no, trees make great gifts all year round, for whatever the occasion. Visit Tree2mydoor for more ideas and a selection of great gifts. All trees delivered by Tree2mydoor.

Why Trees Make Such Great Gifts - 03/11/10

Culprit 1: The Angry Aunt

Culprit2: The Don't Care Dad

Culprit 3: The Modest Mum

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