August is a great time for a final summer blowout with friends and family. Whether you’re just having a down home cookout or celebrating and August birthday, bringing a little something along besides a casserole is nice gesture.

Consider how busy your host might be, (or maybe you are the busy host) and are short on time. Think about bringing a lovely, fresh bouquet of green flowers or a long-lasting plant that will really add to the festive decor and save time.

Floral gifts make ideal centerpieces for any setup, indoors or outside. Have your florist add a few flower stems into a fresh potted plant, add a green decorative bow, or add a few balloons of best wishes to the birthday celebrant for an extra touch of class! Make a unique statement with a fresh plant like the lovely Pothose Pole Ivy, which will grow and flourish for years to come.

Plants live on to make a lasting statement, and they are the luminous green color of the birthstone of those born in August, the olive-green Peridot gem. Ivy, in particular, is an August birthday gift that can be shared in time, as they can be cut, rooted, and will make an entire new plant several times over. Not to mention, a fresh floral gift won’t hit the pocketbook nearly as hard as a Peridot gemstone!

Plants and flower gifts are also an ideal solution if you just can’t make it to the party but still want to show how much you care. Don’t forget to use your trusted local florist, in Austin, Freytag’s Florist, when choosing your green bouquet or fresh plant to ensure your gift will be of the highest quality and value.