Looking for the perfect gift? Look no farther than the top of 5th Street Hill.

Lavalette Nursery and Garden Center has unusual items in all price ranges. Check out these seven great gift ideas, then come in check out the merchandise yourself -- the shop is all decked out for the holidays and our staff can help you select gifts for everyone on your list. These are among our favorites:

1. Bonsai trees. These miniature marvels are hand-tended in the ancient Japanese tradition. They're slow-growing and require little care. Most are about 10 to 12 inches tall, evergreen and awesome.

2. Poetry Stones. Create your own personalized decorative borders, stepping stones or garden labels with this unique kit. The creative possibilities are endless, from poetic borders to personalized stepping stones for your backyard. Or preserve your children's handprints, just like Hollywood stars do. Mix up some concrete, put it into one of the cobblestone forms, and then make a word with the press-in letters, it's that easy. Perfect for the creative person who has everything!

3. Concrete birdbath. Even a person who prefers being inside the house to digging in the garden can enjoy watching wild birds frolic in this beautiful sculptural lawn accent. For more about our birdbaths, click here.

4. Corinthian Bells. The next generation of wind chimes combines exceptional design with incredible tones and resonance. Hand crafted in the USA, the wind chimes are available in four colors. Want to hear a sample? Click here!

5. Cast aluminum table and chairs set. It looks like heavy cast iron, and is designed in that beautiful tradition, but the table and chairs are lightweight, rust-proof and weather resistant. Perfect for a porch or deck, or even a shady spot under a large tree or an indoor patio room.

6. Create your own gift basket. Lavalette has a supply of decorated bushel baskets which you can fill with a selection of garden tools, gloves, seed packets, trowels, flower note cards, etc.

7. Gift cards. If you're uncertain about picking out a particular present, let the recipient do the picking. Choose a gift card in any amount from Lavalette. They come in three beautiful designs. You're sure to get a big thank-you in return.