Sometimes I really struggle to choose gifts for people. Most people seem to have everything they need already, and it can be so hard to find unique present ideas, especially for people like parents and grandparents.
I was recently introduced to Tree2MyDoor, who offer ‘living gifts for lasting memories’. You simply choose a gift from the huge range of plants, trees and bushes, personalise the greeting if you want to, and send! There are all sorts of options to choose from – everything from fruit and citrus trees to nut plants and roses. Something for everyone.
I was sent a Magnolia Susan tree – a purple and red flowering tree, described as the perfect thing for adding a splash of colour to any garden.
The tree arrived in a large box, and was about 1 metre tall on delivery. It comes in it’s own sturdy pot, ready for you to plant out. It looked in very good condition when we unpacked it, despite it having been in transit – and after a good water, the leaves brightened up even further. Since then, it has continued to flourish, and although we haven’t had any flowers yet, I am looking forward to seeing them next spring. The Tree2MyDoor website has some great images so that you know what to expect when you buy:
This particular tree can be around 2-3 metres tall, but there are larger and smaller trees available on the website if you are after something different.
I absolutely love the idea of sending a tree or plant as a gift, especially for something such as a new baby or a Christening gift – you could watch the tree grow along with the child. I think that’s a little bit magical!
If you would like the chance to win a Magnolia Susan tree from Tree2MyDoor, simply enter via the rafflecopter form below – good luck!
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Frangipani – wedding flowers
I love Red Gladioli, they were my late Dads favourite flower and they always make me think of him.
I love sweetpeas as they smell incredible!
Sunflowers as they are such happy looking flowers and always cheer me up when I see them.
I love Acers, I just think they’re intricate leaves are so gorgeous
I love Clematis, there are so many types and colours, you can have one flowering virtually the whole year.
I love peonies, they are just so beautiful. The blooms are huge and multi-layered and they come in lovely range of shades.
Freesias because my mum brought them to the hospital when I had my son, they always remind me of that special day (including the bit where she said he looked like E.T.!!!)
I love tulips – always have they are just so bright an cheerful and my nan used to visit holland to see them and loved them too
I love sweetpeas as they smell gorgeous.
Freesias – such a lovely scent
I love lavender as it smells so relaxing and looks very pretty in the garden.
roses – because of their scent and many different colours
Outdoors my favourite flowers are sunflowers, because they are so cheerful and summery and make me smile just looking at them! Indoors I am a big fan of orchids for their beautiful exotic look and for how long the flowers last!
Roses, so many different colours varieties and scents
I love peonies as my gran used to have them in her garden and they remind me of a happy childhood.
I love Fushias and the fairy like flowers. I have about 40 different types in my garden.
I’ve always wanted a Magnolia tree so fingers crossed tight
It’s hard to choose a favourite! I love flowers and plants. I guess my favourite would be rhododendron. So beautiful. Shame it doesn’t flower for long! 🙁
love sweet peas as they are so pretty and smell divine.try to grow them every year to fill the house all summer.