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Abstract

A support for plants, flowers and the like to assist horticulturists create novel is provided and in one embodiment, includes framework surrounding an upstanding central tube. The framework consists of a plurality of vertically spaced, circular rings which decrease in diameter from bottom to top. Vertical supports span adjacent rings and are spaced about the circumference of the framework. A retaining ring surrounds the bottom of the tube adjacent its bottom and has two pair of diametrically extending arms with downturned ends to support the tube in an upright manner. A second retaining ring surrounds the tube adjacent the top of the framework. The downturned ends of this retaining ring snap over the top of the framework to hold the framework and tube in place. Matting lines the interior of the framework to define an within the framework to be filled with soil. Plants, flowers and the like can be planted in the soil through the matting. The framework can be placed in an existing flower pot or can stand alone. Accessories of various shapes such as a sphere can be attached to the top of the tube above the framework to increase the variety of arrangements that can be created. In a second embodiment, the upstanding central tube is removed and the framework is used only in conjunction with the matting. In yet another embodiment, the matting is replaced with moisture retaining material to allow cut flower arrangements to be created.

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First Claim