Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Actually Enjoy
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and here at Timbuk Farms in Granville, Ohio, we believe the best gifts are those that bring a bit of nature's beauty into Mom's life. Forget the generic gifts or cut flowers that don’t last! We've curated a Mother’s Day gift guide to help you find the perfect plant to celebrate every kind of amazing mom out there. You can also check out our last year’s Mother’s Day gift guide for more amazing gift ideas.
For the Trendy Mom
This mom is always ahead of the curve, knows the latest styles, and her home is a carefully curated haven. She appreciates unique and visually striking plants.
The Perfect Plant: A Monstera deliciosa, also known as the "Swiss Cheese Plant" will leave this mom in awe. With its dramatic leaves, this plant is a total Instagram darling and adds a touch of modern jungle vibes to any space. Its architectural shape and lush greenery make it a statement piece she'll adore.
Why She'll Love It: It's stylish, it's bold, and it's easy-to-care-for, thereby fitting in with her busy lifestyle. Plus, it provides fantastic photo opportunities!
For the Environmentally-Friendly Mom
This mom is passionate about sustainability, loves all things natural, and strives to make eco-conscious choices in her daily life.
The Perfect Plant: Fresh herbs such as basil, mint, and rosemary planted in a wood container will make this mom swoon over your environmentally-friendly gift. This gift is both beautiful and practical, because it allows her to harvest fresh herbs for her cooking while reducing her carbon footprint. She can also let some of her herbs flower, which will help support local pollinators by giving them food.
Why She'll Love It: It's sustainable, supports healthy living, and connects her directly to the natural world. Plus, fresh herbs make any meal better!
For the Relaxation & Self-Care Mom:
This mom deserves all the pampering in the world. She values peace, tranquility, and creating a soothing atmosphere in her home.
The Perfect Plant: A lavender plant in a ceramic pot will please this mom. Lavender is renowned for its soothing fragrance, which can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. It's also beautiful to look at, can be used to make calming teas or bath soaks, and supports local Ohio pollinators. Bees love lavender!
Why She'll Love It: It engages her senses with its lovely scent and visual appeal. It will also create a peaceful and spa-like ambiance in her home and garden.
For the Practical & Low-Maintenance Mom
This mom appreciates beautiful, low-maintenance gifts and plants. She's busy and needs something that will thrive without a lot of fuss.
The Perfect Plant: A snake plant will “wow” Mom without adding more work to her busy life. Also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, the snake plant is incredibly resilient and thrives on neglect. It tolerates low light, infrequent watering, and still looks stylish with its upright, architectural leaves. It's a true survivor!
Why She'll Love It: It's an exceptionally easy-to-care-for plant and adds a touch of modern elegance to her space without requiring much attention.
For the "Homebody & Comfort-Loving" Mom
This mom cherishes her home and loves to create a warm, inviting, and cozy atmosphere. She appreciates gifts that add to the comfort and beauty of her living space.
The Perfect Plant: A vibrant hanging basket of petunias will help create a garden oasis for this mom. Petunias come in a wide array of colors and patterns (including pink and purple flowers). They bring instant cheer and beauty to a porch, patio, or sunny windowsill. Their continuous blooms throughout the spring and summer will create a welcoming and joyful atmosphere she can enjoy from the comfort of her home.
Why She'll Love It: It adds a burst of beautiful color and life to her favorite spaces. This will create a warm and happy ambiance she can enjoy daily.
Visit the Timbuk Farms Garden Center
This Mother's Day, skip the ordinary and give a gift that grows! Visit us at Timbuk Farms, and explore our Day, Ohio, garden center that is filled with healthy and locally-grown plants. Explore our high-quality plants, colorful annuals, vibrant perennials (check out our perennial sale!), and gardening supplies that you and Mom need this spring. Our knowledgeable staff love helping customers, so come on by to meet them!
