Spring Ideas

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With spring now here we can put away those winter blankets on days when we don’t want to go outside because it is too cold and instead head out into the fresh spring air. Our gardens will seem much more appealing in the warm and encourage us to maybe get involved in some gardening to get the outdoors looking ready to be enjoyed over the summer months. Perfect plants for the spring time that are looking stunning and will thrive include our Olive trees, Metrosideros “crimson glory” which are best suited for warmer climates and considering it is a relative... Read more

Father’s Day

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Having trouble deciding what to get dad this father’s day? Particularly since they are probably the most difficult to buy for at times as they never really want anything or are quite happy with the things they have seeing no need to buy anything else. However, we always want to show our appreciation and gratitude of how important our fathers are in our lives and we can do so with a beautiful plant from Give Plants. One of our fruit bearing trees may make the ideal father’s day gift as it is something practical and will continue to give for... Read more

Gift Vouchers

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There's a few different views on the giving of gift vouchers – some prefer not to give them as they feel that not much thought has gone into the present whereas others believe that it gives the receiver the chance to pick something they like and lessens the chance of you picking something they won’t like or already have - even though gift giving should ultimately be about the thought that counts right? The nice feeling of knowing that someone thought about you and cares enough to send a gift in the first place? Either way gift vouchers are the... Read more

Answering the Question Of What Do You Buy For A Housewarming Gift

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Deciding on things to buy for a housewarming can be a challenge at times. Here at Give Plants we have a stunning selection of real house plants for sale online, and with living gifts becoming increasingly popular we have so many plants to choose from that would look great in a new home. As an example, new to our plant gift range is the Calathea, an exotic plant with striking dark olive leaves and purple backs. This little beauty has interesting fury brown stems and arching foliage with crinkled edges that will make it a stand-out feature in any home. The... Read more

Get Well Plants

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Have you ever been to visit a loved one in hospital and may have sometimes mistaken it for a florist shop as you are engulfed by bouquets of flowers? As beautiful as they are, reality is they don’t last very long at all and depending on how long your loved one is in hospital for it could turn what was once a bright cheerful room with living flowers into a dull room when the bouquet eventually perishes. A beautiful get well plant on the other hand not only makes the room more cheerful, is longer lasting, but can also be... Read more

Plants to cook with

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Plants have many wonderful uses in our everyday lives, and providing us with food is most definitely up there as one of the top uses. There’s nothing like growing your own fruit and/or vegetables and having them on hand when you need knowing that they are fresh and truly organic. Whether they are used to make a delicious lemon cake, or lime for your gin and tonic, the possibilities are endless. At Give Plants we have a few beautiful plants that would make the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook or even for someone who has everything, and... Read more

Plants for apartments

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It is at most times the presumption that plants are for the outside somewhere in the garden, however, this could not be further from the truth. Yes, many plants are for the outdoors and look stunning in the garden but there are also many that are for the indoors that are equally as stunning. Take apartments for instance, at times probably a tough space to decorate due to a more compact area than a house and also majority of the time there is no lawn space or gardens, but there are many indoor plants and even outdoor plants that are... Read more

Winter Blues

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Winter is a time of year where we feel less inclined to head outside and spend some time in the garden. We disregard the idea due to the fact that it is colder and we would much rather prefer being cosy warm inside with a hot drink. However, some best plant picks for the winter season can brighten up any garden and possibly make winter a little more bearable every time you look out at your beautiful garden which will hopefully give you some motivation to head outside. Camellias look stunning in any garden all year round. However, later in... Read more

The modern day florist

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An interesting piece of research has surfaced over imported flowers to florists that aren’t so natural after all. A bouquet of flowers we all without hesitation assume are a natural and beautiful gift, however, it has come to the attention that they are not so natural and may in fact be having a negative effect on the environment and on those who work under the conditions in which they are grown. For flowers that are grown so far away from their destination of a florist shop, keeping them fresh and lasting becomes a difficult task. It is without due then... Read more

Indoor plants that help purify the air

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A study carried out by NASA about houseplants and their ability to reduce indoor air pollutants have found some rather interesting results that may help you choose differently next time you purchase your next plant. As we spend majority of our time indoors, whether at home or work, unknown we are exposed to harmful toxins and pollutants in the air from our everyday products. Chemicals such as trichloroethylene found in things such as printing inks, paints, lacquers; formaldehyde found in paper bags, waxed papers, facial tissues, paper towels, table napkins, synthetic fabrics; benzene found in plastics, dyes, detergents, synthetic fibres,... Read more

Anniversary Gifts

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Anniversaries are an occasion that mark a very special event for many different reasons. Yeah the most common anniversary celebrated will be for years of marriage, but another important anniversary that is often celebrated is the months or years since the passing of a loved one. Even though a sadder occasion than that of a wedding anniversary (some who have been married for too long I’m sure would disagree with that), on the other hand it can be a very happy one at the same time being able to think about all the good memories you had with that person.... Read more

Arbor Day

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Arbor Day you say? Now there are probably a few of you out there who are thinking what is Arbor Day? – Am I right?! Arbor meaning tree, is a day to encourage the planting and caring of trees. Held on 5 June every year it draws focus to the importance of trees in our society. Moderating our climate, improving our air quality, controlling floodwaters, and providing a home and food for our unique wildlife - all reasons why trees are so important and yet often times we take them for granted or don’t regularly think about it. Many countries... Read more

Plant Care

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Water, sunlight, and food - the 3 things that all plants need in order to survive. However, different types of plants need different amounts of each and then it will also be dependent on whether it is an indoor/outdoor potted plant or one in the garden. Knowing your plant is definitely the first place to start when planting, and these days a quick google search on the type of plant you have will provide you with all the information you need to ensure your plant reaches it beautiful full potential for years to come. Knowing the basics to all planting... Read more

Eco vs Sustainable

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Eco-friendly vs sustainability, both two very important things in our cycle of life here on Earth, yet often times when they are faced off against one another which will come better off of the two? To begin with, if people can’t get a product that is both of these two things then the question must be proposed about which one will then be better? However, as both concepts are essential to the environment it’s not about which is better but having the knowledge to carry out these practices wherever possible. Eco-friendly is a concept that implements green practices and builds... Read more

Plants with meaning

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Plants are a beautiful living gift that are very much necessary for our life here on earth. I guess majority of us would focus on the beauty that some of these plants uphold and trying to nourish it properly so it can grow for years into the future, but we don’t often think about what the meaning behind some of these plants actually are when in fact there is a wealth of history associated with it. For example, the olive tree which is most commonly known for the fruit it bares is actually a symbol of peace. In Ancient Rome... Read more

What to buy people in New Zealand

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Some hard questions are formed when we want to buy a gift for someone very special to us yet have no idea what to send when you are living in different countries, sometimes all across the other side of the world. No matter the distance we still want to show that we are thinking of them, especially on important occasions such a birthdays, mother’s day, father’s day, bereavements, anniversaries, and all other occasions deemed important. What also contributes to making this choice difficult is the delivery cost if the gift was to be sent from overseas, ensuring that it arrives... Read more

Do plants make the best pets?

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Perhaps a strange question to ask? But if you stop to think about it for a second, like me, you may believe it’s not such a silly question after all .For instance, there are those out there that aren’t animal people and spend most their life having had no pets. Although this may be the case, the desire to look after something and watch it grow still may hold true, yet having children may not be desired or possibly the children have grown up already and you may be looking for something to fill the void but with not as... Read more

Is There Anything That Is A Better Gift Than Cut Flowers?

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Fresh cut flowers are a beautiful gift, but unfortunately they can only last for so long, with only one to two weeks before they are thrown out along with the memory of who bought and gave them as a gift. A living plant on the other hand can last a lifetime and serve as a constant and happy reminder of the person who bought it for you each time the plant is looked at. A competition on our Give Plants Facebook page asking why plants are a better gift than flowers showed that the majority of people agreed with the... Read more

The act of giving - Give a plant today

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“It’s the thought that counts,” a response that should automatically come to mind when having received a gift from someone regardless of what it is. The fact that someone has taken the time to think about you is most definitely a sign showing how important you are to them and also they are to you. We all know that the act of giving makes us feel happy and gives us the satisfaction that we have done something good in order to make someone else happy. As humans we thrive of knowing that we have made someone’s day so why not... Read more

The benefits of planting a beautiful olive tree

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Olive Trees – Inevitably many of us would be thinking about the fruit, its leaves and oil that it has to offer, yet the Olive Tree is far more than what it produces. Known as a plant of peace offering, wisdom, and also a symbol of vitality where the winners of ancient Olympic Games were given an olive branch, it is the ideal gift for not only those who love to cook, but for all occasions where you wonder “what shall I get for someone who has everything?” Give Plants offer a beautiful olive tree that can be delivered throughout... Read more