3 Types of Mums (and the kind of gift they'll actually love!)

Not sure what to get Mum? Start here.

Not all Mums are the same and thank goodness for that!

Some are out in the garden before you’ve even had your first coffee. Some don’t sit still long enough to receive a gift. And some just quietly do everything without ever making a fuss.

So, if you’re not sure what to send this Mother’s Day, here’s a simple way to think about it.

🌿 The “Always in the Garden” Mum

You know the one - she doesn’t relax, she potters.

There’s always something being planted, trimmed, moved, or “just quickly sorted.” Her happy place is outside, and she somehow knows the name of every plant you point at.

What she’ll love:

Something that becomes part of her space. A gift she can plant, nurture, and watch grow over time.

Not flashy. Not overdone. Just something meaningful that lasts longer than a bunch of flowers - Browse gifts for the garden-loving Mum. 

💛 The “Does Everything for Everyone” Mum

She’s the organiser, the checker-inner, the one who remembers everything.

She won’t ask for anything, and if you do ask, she’ll say she doesn’t need a thing. But she’s the first to show up for everyone else.

What she’ll love:

Something that feels thoughtful - like you actually stopped and chose it for her.
A little moment of “this is just for you.”

Bonus points if it feels a bit special without being over the top. 

Explore thoughtful gifts just for her.

😊 The “Don’t Make a Fuss” Mum

She’s not big on attention. Doesn’t need a big song and dance.

But she’ll absolutely notice the effort -even if she pretends she hasn’t.

She’s the one who says, “Oh you didn’t have to do anything”… but is quietly chuffed that you did.

What she’ll love:
Something simple, genuine, and not too showy.
A gesture that feels natural - not forced.

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🌱 At the End of the Day…

It’s not about getting it “perfect.”

It’s about choosing something that feels like her.

Something that says:
“I thought about you.”
“I know you.”
“You matter.”

If you’ve got a Mum in mind (or you’ve just realised which one she is), you’re halfway there.

Have a browse through our range of living tree gifts in our Mother's Day collection they’re made to feel personal, last longer than the day, and suit all three types in their own way.

Just don’t leave it too late… Mother’s Day has a habit of sneaking up on people 😉