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Although there are various life hacks—on-demand delivery apps, cool at-your-door florists—for simplifying Mother's Day gifting, it's been proven that most moms wouldn't be mad at an old-fashioned, "look-ma-I-did-it-myself" bouquet. (Case in point: your popsicle stick frames still on the fridge.)

With the official day of maternal appreciation fast approaching (it's this Sunday!), we've rounded up LA's best flower and plant shops that aren't mass-market corner stores. From a cool cactus shop for black-thumbed ladies, a designer flower bar for assembling your own arrangements, the massive LA Flower District, and more, see 10 local options in A to Z order below.