Whether the container garden consists of a single tub or window box, a set of matched urns, or many modular units grouped in various ways, the container is an integral part of the decorative design. It should, of course, be pleasing to the eye, but not so striking that it becomes the main object of interest at the expense of its plants. Its design - line, size, shape, color, texture - should be in harmony with both plants and setting. It should have an air of "belonging," not of having been placed willy-nilly simply because a plant needed something to grow in.

Once you have decided what plants that you would like to place in your garden planters and containers, then you will need to get the container soil ready for each pot. When working with potting mix, always make sure that the mix is moistened before getting started.

There are such lots of horror stories from beginner and experienced gardeners about using an incorrect soil mix for their garden planters and containers. Here is the best advice that we have culled from many sources, especially from those growers that specialise in container plants.

Gardening in tiny space means you plant in containers, select plants fastidiously, grow up on trellises rather than out of doors, hang plants from something overhead.

You certainly have a feeling of great abundance with you see plant-packed containers on your deck, patio or in your garden. There is nothing like container gardens to link the indoors and outdoors between home and garden.

Water is essential for all your pots, planters and containers. It is ideal to ensure that the soil is evenly moist at all times. You may have to water more than once a day in very hot, dry weather or if you have your plants in small pots.

There are some practical considerations when deciding how many planters, pots and container to have on your deck or patio. There is first of all, some very practical considerations such as available space, sun exposure and traffic flow.