Though the world of flora is vast indeed, there is an enormous spectrum of materials and elements beyond this world at the designer's disposal.  Branches, dried materials, grasses, pods, cones, seashells, stones and other found and man-made objects are elements for consideration in an arrangement.  Beyond the floral composition unconventional materials such as hollowed out gourds, fruits and vegetables may be utilized as vases. Textiles wrapped around generic vases or utilitarian objects like beach toys or mod chandeliers might be considered for containers.  Vessels might also be chosen to evoke a setting like a a birch log or a dark stoneware basin that might suggest a woodland setting. An open mind and an eye towards invention often create the most innovative  and inspired design solutions.  