A proper aerated lawn can result in a greener, healthier lawn. This is because more air pockets in the lawn results in a better use of nutrients. Therefore, if a properly aerated lawn equals a happier lawn, why not get creative and look for different and unique ways to aerate a lawn as a Christmas gift?

If you have that friend who is always working in the yard and prides themselves of having the best lawn on the block (much like Walter from the 1989 film The ‘Burbs), surprise them this holiday season and give them the gift of these lawn aerating sandals. At just $14.99, they are quite a deal. The trick to the sandals is that they can strap over shoes, and have long spikes on them that penetrate deep into the ground. Hence, by using the weight of one’s body, air pockets are created. By slipping the aerator sandals on over a pair of shoes while mowing – two birds can be killed with one stone. It’s a unique gift idea that will resonate loud and proud through the holiday season.

Hummingbirds are on their way! Check out this Hayes Avant Yarde Mini Window Hummingbird Feeder. It’s decorative and a lot cooler than your average hummingbird feeder. It looks great even if there are not birds on it. Welcome your hummingbirds with style! $7.49 is what it costs…

So here it is, with less than a week left before Christmas. You’re still browsing blogs looking for ideas and haven’t even ordered anything yet.

I feel your pain!

It’s not to late to order something online, and still have it in time for Christmas.

Clean Air Gardening just announced on their blog that they created an entire section of quick shipping gardening gifts.

These products are in stock, ship out the same day or the next day, and have options for shipping 2nd Day or Overnight.

There are more than 60 different gardening gift items to choose from.

Check it out! Clean Air Gardening Quick Shipping Gift section.

Stainless steel gardening tools, with carrying bag. $39.99

The Trake. Trowel? Rake? Both! $16.99.

Stainless steel compost pail. $39.99

Those are just 4 ideas. There are more than 60 to choose from.

Get shopping!

These recycled metal branches are cast from real twigs and help create unique flower arrangement. Your flowers become true eco-friendly works of art with this sculpture/flower holder. Available from VivaTerra.com for about $80.00 for one, $150.00 for two.

Picking up leaves doesn’t get much easier than this! This handy leaf pick up tool works like a rake and shovel in one combined tool. Here’s more info from Amazon.com, where this tool goes for around $17.00.

“Easily picks up all types of yard debris. Constructed of resin and reinforced steel. Lightweight and easy to use. 49″ green steel handles with orange plastic grips. Orange resin rake and shovel scoop design makes cleaning the yard effortless.”

Although it isn’t really a gardening item per se, we think that recycling is important enough to merit a post about this Aluminum Can Crusher from Clean Air Gardening. $74.95.

The can crusher is also an aluminum can receptacle that holds up to 400 crushed cans before you have to empty it. That’s a lot of coke!

Fall is here! Soon, your yard will be filled with leaves that will need to be picked up. While you’re shopping for leaf collecting tools, why not buy something for a friend or neighbor as a gift? They’ll thank you for it. Read this handy article about leaf collecting tools, it makes the decision making easy and has some great gift suggestions!

It’s getting chilly outside in the mornings, unless you live in Phoniex, and that means that fall is right around the corner! Gardening season is winding down, but indoor gardeners are just now getting ready to enjoy more plants indoors.

Try out one of these cool indoor planter kits with driftwood as a gift for a friend or for yourself, and keep the indoors green this fall and winter!

Got a friend who just can’t seem to keep plants alive? Give the gift of a beautiful cactus garden!

An attractive cactus garden can give your friend some limited bragging rights about being a gardener without having to frequently water plants. “Yeah, I’ve got some really cool plants at home, check it out!” Cool cactus, cool gift!

You work hard to make your garden and yard look nice, so shouldn’t you care about your house too?

This fine looking polished brass door kickplate adds a touch of class to your front door, while protecting it from dirty feet.

Don’t like brass and prefer a different finish? There’s a whole slew of other door kickplates to choose from at the Address Plaque Store.

Price depends on finish and size, starts around $100.