To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Rocky Mount Today asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Gardening Gifts
1) Tulip Trowel Bulb Planter Tool

The Tulip Trowel Bulb Planter Tool works like a trowel but breaks up soil like a fork. Great for planting and transplanting small plants. Made in the Netherlands with a European FSC-certified ash hardwood handle and forged Swedish boron steel blade, this durable tool is beautifully crafted and guaranteed to last a lifetime.
2) Spade

Made with strong, long-lasting walnut and stainless steel, this spade will last for many seasons of garden work—and it helps to give back to those in need, too. It has a simple, yet functional (not to mention well-constructed) design. This quality gardening spade is rust-resistant and comes with a lifetime warranty so that you can dig through both dense and soft soil for years to come.
3) Padded Women's Work Gloves

Foxgloves: Padded Women's Work Gloves - Large - Aqua
4) All-Natural Tick Repellent

Non-toxic tick prevention for people which uses organic oils to ward off those stubborn pests. Castor, sesame, rosemary, citronella, and other oils work to keep ticks at bay without using any DEET, parabens, or harsh chemicals. Spray it on before you head outside. It works to help soothe bites and stings, too. Made in the USA.
5) Waist Gardening Apron with Pockets

Roo Apron: Waist Gardening Apron with Pockets - Green