Little Gardens to Grow in a Dish

Green gardens that grow in a dish are fun to plant and pretty to look at. They are attractive as table centerpieces, or as decorations for an end table, buffet, or chest.

First, decide where the dish garden is to be placed on display. If it’s to be seen from all sides rather than viewed mostly from the front, plant it accordingly.

Select young foliage plants that contrast pleasantly with each other. Include a variety of heights, leaf shapes, sizes, textures, and patterns. Combine only plants having similar light and water needs.

Your container can be as simple or as elegant as you like _metal, ceramic, or plastic _in keeping with its surroundings. But don’t use a container that is too shallow. Make sure to allow for a bottom layer of pebbles plus soil. Most plants need at least three inches of depth for stability and root growth.