Fabulous flowers on their own need little introduction, but they can become so much more when you combine beautiful flowers and plants with clever containers.

In Floral Gifts, author Jacky Hobbs does just this. Her unique ideas show you how to create unforgettable and personal gifts for every occasion.

Birdcages and bird feeders make wonderfully decorative hanging gardens, indoors and out.

Place a simple potted orchid in a decorative, oriental-style wooden or metal birdcage.

Encourage the flowers to peep beguilingly between the struts and decoratively nudge their way through. Trailing foliage, like a pretty variegated ivy, would also work well.

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