Figure 17 Weeping fig (source-google images

Table garden helps to express one’s artistic aesthetic sense in his/her personal space. Table pots should be removed occasionally outside and can be kept in sunlight. Placement of pots must be given a thoughtful consideration.

 Dish or bowl garden

Figure 13 miniature succulents and cactus in bowl (source-google images) Plants are commonly grown in glazed and earthenware dishes or bowls. The dishes must have holes at the bottom for drainage of water and should be min 10 cm deep.

Suitable plants for dish garden- flowering cactus-like Heliocereus, Brozicactus, Rebutia, Lobivia, Notocactus, Mammillaria, Echinops etc.

 Vertical garden

This technique not normally found in India. Hanging pots or baskets can also be called vertical gardening.

• Benefits of Vertical Gardening-

i. More plants in a limited space can be grown. ii. Vertical gardening helps provide proper air circulation and light to all the plants. iii. They can add to privacy by being used as a partition wall.

Figure 14 fern vertical wall (source-google images)

• Preferable plants for a vertical gardeni. Annual: Morning glory, sweet pea and nasturtium. ii. Perennial: Clematis, Bougainvillea, Climbing roses, Wisteria, Trumpet vine, Climbing hydrangea, Ivy, Jasmine and Passionflower. iii. Sun-loving dwarf and hailing flowering plants: Alyssum, Pansy, Nasturtium etc. iv. Shade-loving foliage/ flowering plants: Semperflorens begonias, Rex, African violets, Fitonia peperomia, Oxalis Zebrina pendula etc.

 Gardening in tubs or urns

Figure 15ceramic pots with planters on wooden stand (source-google images) They can be placed anywhere and moved according to requirements. They can be used for temporary decoration.

• Preferable Plants-

i. Large annual plants: African marigold, Chrysanthemum, Sunflower, Hollyhock etc.