40th Birthday Present for Gardening Girl

[whattoget]

My sister will be 40 in January. Her and her husband have just bought their 'forever home' in the North East. They're both quite keen gardeners and the new house has a big garden. I would like to buy them something for the garden (budget MAX £150).
I thought of a tree - a fruit tree, a tree with beautiful flowers (but not cherry) or a tree that looks its best in January (if there is such a thing!)
I also thought of getting a bench

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what would be a good gift and also (if it's alive how do I get it to them and should I wait until the spring before delivering?!)

Thank you!

[NewsClippings]

Have you looked at Crocus? They will gift wrap and deliver to the recipient's door. They're a renowned gardening company (not just a gift company who often know little about plants). Love the idea of a tree (or shrub?) and you can search the Crocus website on various features you'd like it to have. Fine to get it sent this time of year too - it's a good idea to plant them at this time of year when "dormant" and then they'll come to life in the Spring :)

[whattoget]

Wow - thanks news clippings - I've just sat down and had a look at Crocus - I'll definitely get something there - much appreciated.

[NewsClippings]

You're very welcome :)

[Lucylou75]

I like the idea of a garden bench - you could get one of those comfy swing seats (though best also to get a weatherproof cover with it for rainy days!) Or if you're thinking along the lines of something decorative, Primrose London have a wide range of garden water features. They deliver direct to the recipient too.

Why wouldn't you choose a cherry tree? I think they're beautiful! Off the top of my head, I can't think of trees that look particularly spectacular in January... Though winter jasmine is very pretty (though not a tree...) Fruit trees are a nice idea as then they'll benefit from the produce as well and I heard that British apples are in decline as supermarkets often get them from abroad instead - so you could help them promote good old tasty British apples! :D

Hope that helps a bit anyway!