After a splendid summer the garden needs the time during the winter to rest. While the garden sleeps gardening enthusiasts begin redesigning their garden or plan which plants to grow to achieve a mass of colour after the grey winter months. Make yourself comfortable and browse through the gardening magazines and the many wonderful gardening books you didn't have time to look at over the summer. You also have enough time during the winter to plan the technically fiddly jobs such as installing an irrigation system for the hot summer days ahead. Once you have planned the installation you can even begin installing the system on frost-free days.

Many gardeners also think about the animals in the garden during the winter months. Our feathered friends will be pleased to find a seed ring during the long snowy months. Or how about building a nesting box with the children on a rainy winter's day? Your little ones will not only enjoy building this project they will also enjoy watching the birds using the nesting box in the springtime.

Do you like to bring a little outdoors inside during the winter months? No problem. Branches with fruit, such as rosehips, are ideal and very popular items for decorating your home. Cut off a few branches, but not during the frosty time of year, since this will damage your plants.

Are you still searching for the ideal gift for an avid gardener? Then look no further. Take your time and browse through the wide assortment of GARDENA products. You’re sure to find just what you're looking for, whether you're shopping for a passionate rose lover or a plant-loving layabout, who prefers to relax and enjoy the garden rather than spending time watering it.