A Bouquet of Roses

When you want to give a little more than an "I love you" on Mother's Day, flowers are always the best bet. I like to vary the kind of flowers I get my mother from year to year. Sometimes, I go for a flat or two of impatients for her garden, or a big, potted hydrangea, but the gifts that get the biggest reactions are usually colorful, pleasing flower bouquets. My preferences run to orchids and lilies, but I've also seen gorgeous Mother's Day flower  arrangements with roses, tulips and sunflowers. Once I even saw an amazing arrangement made from flowering cacti, for the off-kilter plant enthusiast!

If you're not too confident about making your own blooming gifts, you can get some beautiful arrangements for a Mother's Day flower  at 1-800-Flowers.Com. I've ordered from them before, back when I was at university and couldn't get home to give gifts in person. My favorite was a completely sweet bouquet of small roses that arrived directly on the day (and was affordable enough for a college student!) Presentation is everything when it comes to gifts, and sometimes, a professional creative display can have much more impact than a big plastic gardening flat. Bring a little touch of May indoors this year.