Becoming the Best Possible Neighbour

In Lovely Farm, as in many Facebook Farming Simulation Games, there are a number of different purposes that a Neighbour can serve where any Player is concerned. In Lovely Farm, these are as follows:

1. Specific Neighbour Totals are required for certain Farm Upgrades, allowing a Player to pay for the expansion with Coins instead of Diamonds.

2. Any Neighbour can send 15 Free Gifts per day. 1 Free Gift per day can be sent to any Neighbour or Friend.

3. A Player can visit the Farm of any Neighbour/Friend once each day to earn Coins and XP by chasing off pests and if possible, watering 3 Crops and fertilising 3 Crops.

In some cases, a Player who sends an Invitation to another Player to become a Neighbour simply wishes to meet total Neighbour requirements for a farm upgrade, but in most cases, the Player will hope for regular Gift exchanges and the ability to earn XP and Coins by working on his/her Neighbours' farms.

When exchanging Free Gifts with any Neighbour, those at low levels will have fewer choices than those who are at high levels. Players at low levels usually want items that have not been unlocked yet in their own Gift List. A Player at high levels therefore is best advised to send the highest level of Gift he/she has unlocked.

The biggest question, often one in real life as well as in any Game like Lovely Farm probably is: What should a Player send as a Gift to some one who HAS everything?

The complete Gift List, including the value of each item in terms of Yield (if applicable), XP Gain, Charm Gain, value when sold and level at which it is unlocked, is given in another section of this Guide.

At very low levels, Players need regular sources of income more than anything else. At higher levels, although one still may need money, one needs XP Gain more. At each successive Level, a larger amount of XP will be required to reach the next Level. I have listed all Gifts below with those that give the highest XP first and those that give the least XP last.

The most basic act for any Friend who wishes to help another in Lovely Farm is simply to accept the Invitation to become a Neighbour. If you can access the game regularly to send Free Gifts to your Neighbours, that will make you a better Neighbour. Even when a Neighbour does not access the game, however, other Players can visit his/her farm daily to gain +20 Coins and +5 XP by clicking 'Help' to rid his/her Neighbour of the pests who currently infest the farm. You therefore can do some good for your Friends simply by keeping the application even if you are not interested in playing.

In some Facebook Farming Games, such as Farmville and Fantasy Kingdoms, any Square that has been tilled can be fertilised by a Neighbour to earn points. In Lovely Farm, this is NOT the case. It is only when viable Crops have been planted that a Neighbour can fertilise or water them. Watering can be performed only once on any Crop after it reaches 50% growth and before it attains 100% growth. You then can obtain +5 Coins and +1 XP Gain for each Crop Watered or Fertilised on a Neighbour's Farm. There is a limit of three for each action. As any Neighbour at best can water three Crops and fertilise only three Crops, the total gain in XP and Coins is not that much more than the initial gain for 'helping'.

Sending a Free Gift daily to a Neighbour is more significant.

When a new Player visits the Farm of a high-level Player, he/she may think there is no room for any more items and this may be true. That does NOT mean that you should not send any Gifts, however. As discussed previously, high-level Players need XP (Experience Points) desperately as reaching the next Level of Experience becomes increasingly difficult at high levels. Players therefore should send the Gift with the most XP. Generally speaking, this will be the Gift that he/she unlocked most recently.

The Free Gift with the highest XP value is the Milk Cow with 100 XP. It is the most desirable Gift for low-level Players and high-level Players alike, as it provides a Harvest Revenue of 176 Coins every two days for Players at low rank. Even if a Neighbour has no space for another Milk Cow, however, he/she can place it temporarily to gain 100 XP and then store or sell it.

Players at Levels below Level 10 serve their low-level Neighbours best for the most part by sending Ostriches or Pigs. An Ostrich yields Revenue of 30 Coins daily and can be sold for 40 Coins. The Pig yields a Revenue of 60 Coins every four days and likewise can be sold for 40 Coins. You therefore actually gain more Revenue from the Ostrich than the Pig. The XP gain is rather low in comparison with Gifts unlocked at higher Levels.

Where Free Gifts are concerned, XP Gain results when the player who receives the Gift places it on his/her Farm. If a Player has no space for the Gift or does not wish to keep it on the land, he/she then can store or sell it. Removing an Item from the land will result in a deduction to Charm value but it will not decrease XP obviously.

The XP Gains for all Free Gifts are as follows:

100 XP:
Milk Cow (Free)

75 XP
Peach Tree (Free)

50 XP:
Banana Tree (Free)
Horse (Free)

40 XP:
Avocado Tree (Free)
Rickety Table (Free)

28 XP
Antique Bench (Free)

24 XP:
Wooden Bench (Free)

16 XP:
Bench (Free) (backless)
Sheaf of Wheat (Free)

14 XP:
Bench (Free)
Forest Bench (Free)

10 XP:
Olive Tree (Free)
Ostrich (Free)
Pig (Free)

4 XP:
Orange (Free)

Here are the XP Gains for Paid Gifts as given by the game itself. There appears to be an enormous discrepancy between the Rabbit and the Lamb, both purchased for 5 Diamonds. According to the game description, one will receive 840 XP for the Lamb but only 400 XP for the Rabbit when placed. If you SELL these items after receiving them, you will obtain only 10 Coins for the Rabbit but 400 Coins for the Lamb. I can't believe this is correct but true confirmation would be possible only if I actually sold both items. When I access the 'Sell' Option, the official figures given are those I have noted here:

840 XP
Lamb (5 Diamonds)

600 XP
Field Beehive (6000 Coins)

400 XP
Rabbit (5 Diamonds)

220 XP
Peacock (2200 Coins)

80 XP
Pink Smiley (1 Diamond)
Orange Smiley (1 Diamond)
Red Smiley (1 Diamond)

60 XP
Blooming Tea Roses (600 Coins)
Blooming White Roses (600 Coins)
Blooming Pink Roses (600 Coins)

50 XP
Rose Bush (500 Coins)
14 XP
Little Table (150 Coins)

For those players who need money more than XP Gains, it may be useful to compare the values of the Free Gifts and Paid Gifts in terms of their Yield and the number of Coins gained if the item is sold.

Coin Values of Free Gifts:


600 Coins
Field Beehive (6000 Coins)

400 Coins
Lamb (5 Diamonds)

80 Coins:
Pink Smiley (1 Diamond)
Orange Smiley (1 Diamond)
Red Smiley (1 Diamond)

220 Coins
Peacock (2200 Coins)

60 Coins
Blooming Tea Roses (600 Coins)
Blooming White Roses (600 Coins)
Blooming Pink Roses (600 Coins)

50 Coins
Rose Bush (500 Coins)

15 Coins:
Little Table (150 Coins)

10 Coins:
Rabbit (5 Diamonds)

Decorative Items in Lovely Farm

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Decorative Items serve a genuine purpose in Lovely Farm in terms of raising a player's Level of experience as well as beautifying the landscape. It is by purchasing Decor that a player often can increase his/her Level faster than simply through the planting and harvesting of Crops.

Some items of Decor are Gifts but the bulk of these items are available at the Shop. As with other items in Lovely Farm, some have prices in Coins while others can be purchased solely with Diamonds.

Decor

As with respect to Trees and Animals, you can obtain some Decor Items only as Gifts from other players. The Gift Items will not appear in the Shop Menu but have been included here in a separate section as Decor Gifts. Note that there are some errors in-game where the selling value of an item is concerned. Often the Diamond icon is shown next to the amount where in fact it should be Coins. As far as I know, there are NO Gift items that can be sold for a return in Diamonds instead of Coins.

You may notice that the Smiley Balloons have different prices depending on whether you are purchasing one for yourself or buying one to send as a Gift. There is a difference in XP Gain as well. If you purchase a Smiley for yourself, the cost is 2 Diamonds and XP Gain is 160 but if you send one to a Neighbour/Friend, the cost is 1 Diamond and XP Gain for the recipient is only 80. On the whole, XP Gain depends on price in Lovely Farm. it makes sense, therefore that a Gift Item that costs 1 Diamond will be worth only half the XP Gain of the same Item when purchased for 2 Diamonds.

Decor Gifts

Bench
Free:
XP: 14
Charm: 7
Sell for 12 Coins
Available at Level 1

Bench
Price: Free
XP Gain: 16
Charm: 8
Sell for 12 Coins
Available at Level 1

Pink Smiley
Cost: 1 Diamond
XP Gain: 80
Charm: 40
Sell for 80 Coins*
Description states 80 Diamonds but that is incorrect
Available at Level 1

Orange Smiley
Cost: 1 Diamond
XP Gain: 80
Charm: 40
Sell for 80 Coins*
Available at Level 1

Forest Bench
Price: Free
XP Gain: 14
Charm: 7
Sell for 14 Coins
Available at Level 1

Little Table
Cost: 150 Coins
XP Gain: 14
Charm: 7
Sell for +15 Coins
Available at Level 1

Red Smiley
Cost: 1 Diamond
XP Gain: 80
Charm: 40
Sell for 80 Coins*
Available at Level 1

Blooming Tea Roses
Cost: 600 Coins
XP Gain: 60
Charm: 30
Sell for 60 Coins
Unlock at Level 7

Blooming White Roses
Cost: 600 Coins
XP Gain: 60
Charm: 30
Sell for 60 Coins
Unlock at Level 7

Blooming Pink Roses
Cost: 600 Coins
XP Gain: 60
Charm: 30
Sell for 60 Coins
Unlock at Level 7

Sheaf of Wheat
Price: Free
XP Gain:
Charm: 8
Sell for 1 Coin
Unlock at Level 11

Rose Bush
Cost: 500 Coins
XP Gain: 50
Charm: 25
Sell for 50 Coins
Unlock at Level 15

Wooden Bench
Price: Free
XP Gain: 24
Charm: 12
Sell for 36 Coins
Unlock at Level 17

Rickety Table
Price: Free
XP Gain: 40
Charm: 20
Sell for 36 Coins
Unlock at Level 18

Antique Bench
Price: Free
XP Gain: 28
Charm: 14
Sell for 33 Coins
Unlock at Level 19

Shop Decor
Red Smiley
Price: 2 Diamonds
XP Gain: 160
Charm: 80
Available at Level 1

Pink Smiley
Price: 2 Diamonds
Charm: 80
XP Gain: 160
Unlock at Level 1

Orange Smiley
Price: 2 Diamonds
XP Gain: 160
Charm: 80
Unlock at Level 1

Bench
Price: 50 Coins
Charm: 5
XP Gain: 5
Unlock at Level 1

Crate
Price: 100 Coins
XP Gain: 12
Charm: 6
Unlock at Level 1

White Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Blue Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
XP Gain: 30
Charm: 15
Unlock at Level 1

Marsh Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Green Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Yellow Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Purple Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Violet Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Lime Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Orange Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

Red Balloon
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 1

White Smiley
Price: 500 Coins
Charm: 25
XP Gain: 50
Unlock at Level 1

Yellow Smiley
Price: 500 Coins
Charm: 25
XP Gain: 50
Unlock at Level 1

Simple Bench
Price:
Charm:
XP Gain:
Unlock at Unlock at Level 2

Bench
Price: 150 Coins
Charm: 8
XP Gain: 15
Unlock at Level 3

Forest Bench
Price: 250 Coins
Charm: 14
XP Gain: 25
Unlock at Level 3

Pitcher
Price: 100 Coins
Charm: 5
XP Gain: 10
Unlock at Level 4

Crate
Price: 120 Coins
Charm: 5
XP Gain: 10
Unlock at Level 4

Antique Bench
Price: 350 Coins
Charm: 18
XP Gain: 35
Unlock at Level 4

Garden Lantern
Price: 500 Coins
Charm: 25
XP Gain: 50
Unlock at Level 4

Wooden Chair
Price: 100 Coins
Charm: 4
XP Gain: 7
Unlock at Level 5

Wooden Bench
Price: 500 Coins
Charm: 25
XP Gain: 50
Unlock at Level 5

Basket
Price: 200 Coins
Charm: 10
XP Gain: 20
Unlock at Level 6

Pitcher
Price: 250 Coins
Charm: 12
XP Gain: 25
Unlock at Level 6

Fresh Snacks
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 6

Cherry Preserve
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 6

Pickles
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 6

Spring Apples
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 6

Small Sheaf
Price: 150 Coins
Charm: 8
XP Gain: 15
Unlock at Level 7

Bronze Chair
Price: 2 Diamonds
Charm: 80
XP Gain: 160
Unlock at Level 8

Glass Table
Price: 3 Diamonds
Charm: 120
XP Gain: 240
Unlock at Level 8

Park Bench
Price: 3 Diamonds
Charm: 120
XP Gain: 240
Unlock at Level 8

Closed Basket
Price: 250 Coins
Charm: 12
XP Gain: 25
Unlock at Level 8

Closed Crate
Price: 300 Coins
Charm: 15
XP Gain: 30
Unlock at Level 8

Rickety Table
Price: 400 Coins
Charm: 20
XP Gain: 40
Unlock at Level 8

Glass of Champagne
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 8

Caviar Sandwich
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 8

Cherry Pie
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 8

Well
Price: 8 Diamonds
Charm: 320
XP Gain: 640
Unlock at Level 9

Cubic Bush
Price: 150 Coins
Charm: 3
XP Gain: 15
Unlock at Level 9

Vase
Price: 500 Coins
Charm: 25
XP Gain: 50
Unlock at Level 9

Stump
Price: 800 Coins
Charm; 40
XP Gain: 80
Unlock at Level 9

Large Lamp Post
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 10

Rocking Chair
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 10

Waggon with Bottles
Price: 400 Coins
Charm: 20
XP Gain: 40
Unlock at Level 10

Lamp-post
Price: 800 Coins
Charm: 40
XP Gain: 80
Unlock at Level 10

Pumpkin Scarecrow
Price: 5000 Coins
Charm: 250
XP Gain: 500
Unlock at Level 10

Rabbit on Spit
Price: 15 Diamonds
Charm: 600
XP Gain: 1200
Unlock at Level 11

Plow Tool
Price: 1000 Coins
Charm: 50
XP Gain: 100
Unlock at Level 11

Grilled Fish
Price: 3000 Coins
Charm: 150
XP Gain: 300
Unlock at Level 11

Garden Shed
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 12

Garden Shed
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 12

Garden Shed
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 12

Marble Angel with Lantern
10 Diamonds
Charm: 400
XP Gain: 800
Unlock at Level 12

Cask of Wine
Price: 1000 Coins
Charm: 50
XP Gain: 100
Unlock at Level 12

Sword in Stone
Price: 2 Diamonds
Charm: 80
XP Gain: 160
Unlock at Level 13

Pot on Bonfire
Price: 4000 Coins
Charm: 200
XP Gain: 400
Unlock at Level 14

Mail box
Price: 5000 Coins
Charm: 250
XP Gain: 500
Unlock at Level 15

Beach Umbrella
Price: 2000 Coins
Charm: 100
XP Gain: 200
Unlock at Level 15

Well
Price: 3200 Coins
Charm: 160
XP Gain: 320
Unlock at Level 15

Bouquet of Roses:
Price: 5000 Coins
XP Gain: 500
Charm: 250
Unlock at Level 15

Brazier
Price: 6000 Coins
Charm: 300
XP Gain: 600
Unlock at Level 16

Beach Umbrella
Price: 5000 Coins
Charm: 250
XP Gain: 500
Unlock at Level 18

Closed Waggon
Price: 5000 Coins
Charm: 250
XP Gain: 500
Unlock at Level 18

Beach Umbrella
Price: 5000 Coins
Charm: 250
XP Gain: 500
Unlock at Level 18

Garden Shed
Price: 8000 Coins
Charm: 400
XP Gain: 800
Unlock at Level 18

Table with Teapot
Price: 8000 Coins
Charm: 400
XP Gain: 800
Unlock at Level 18

Marquee
Price: 15,000
Charm: 750
XP Gain: 1500
Unlock at Level 18

Table with Drinks
Price: 3 Diamonds
Charm: 120
XP Gain: 240
Unlock at Level 20

Lounger
Price: 3 Diamonds
Charm: 120
XP Gain: 240
Unlock at Level 20

Beautiful Umbrella
Price: 5 Diamonds
Charm: 210
XP Gain: 420
Unlock at Level 20

Scarecrow
Price: 8000 Coins
Charm: 400
XP Gain: 800
Unlock at Level 20

Alpine Hillock
Price: 10,000
Charm: 500
XP Gain: 1000
Unlock at Level 20

Alpine Hillock
Price: 10,000
Charm: 500
XP Gain: 1000
Unlock at Level 20

Alpine Hillock
Price: 10,000
Charm: 500
XP Gain: 1000
Unlock at Level 20

Pool
Price: 25 Diamonds
Charm: 1000
XP Gain: 2000
Unlock at Level 21

Marquee
Price: 20,000 Coins
Charm: 1000
XP Gain: 2000
Unlock at Level 22

Marquee
Price: 20,000 Coins
Charm: 1000
XP Gain: 2000
Unlock at Level 22

Large Pond
Price: 30 Diamonds
Charm: 1200
XP Gain: 2400
Unlock at Level 23

Japanese Garden
Price: 12,000 Coins
Charm: 600
XP Gain: 1200
Unlock at Level 24

Big Gazebo
Price: 30 Diamonds
Charm: 1200
XP Gain: 2400
Unlock at Level 25

Big Gazebo
Price: 30 Diamonds
Charm: 1200
XP Gain: 2400
Unlock at Level 25

Big Gazebo
Price: 30 Diamonds
Charm: 1200
XP Gain: 2400
Unlock at Level 25

Hillock with Pitcher
Price: 15,000 Coins
Charm: 750
XP Gain: 1500
Unlock at Level 26