If you`re short of space but still want to gow some plants or veggies then container gardening could be the answer. planter boxes, wooden barrels, hanging baskets and large flowerpots are just some of the containers that can be used.

some plants that can be grown in containers-

Alyssum, Begonia, Browallia, Coleus, Geraniums, Impatiens, Latana, Lobelia, Marigolds, Periwinkle, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Salvia, Sanvitalia, Snapdragons, Thunbergia, Zinnias

passionfruit, here are a few more ideas about which plants do best in this tye of `garden` as well as some tips on watering etc.

In the early spring, forget-me-nots or pansies can be placed into the container, and when their blooming period is over, summer--blooming annuals can take their place. Sweet-scented plants such as nicotiana, santolina, lavendar and thyme will delight the senses.

Vines for shade and screening may be incorporated directly into a window box or trellis-type planter. Selections include morning glory, gourds, cucumbers, squash and scarlet runner (pole) beans for the annual screen. For permanent living screens choose among such plants as clematis, Virginia creeper, Boston ivy, trumpet vine and English ivy.

Because it is essential to water and fertilize container-grown plants regularly, the potting mixture should be light and friable. A good general soil mix can be made with one part loam or topsoil, one part conditioner (peat moss, leafmold or compost) and one part soil lightener (vermiculite or perlite). To each six-inch pot of mixture, add one tablespoonful of limestone and one teaspoonful of 5-10-10 fertilizer.

During the growing season, especially if the plants are large and the weather is sunny and/or windy, the plants may need watering one or more times per day. This may lead to a lack of plant nutrients in the limited soil volume in the container. It is possible to avoid the problem by using a water-soluble fertilizer when watering. A very weak solution (one teaspoonful per gallon of water) may be used at each watering, or a stronger solution (one tablespoonful per gallon of water) can be used every seventh to tenth watering.

Maintain adequate moisture levels in the soil. Any wilting of the plant will reduce growth and delay or prevent flowering. Check the plants at least twice a day, and water when needed. Plants such as fuchsias and other hanging basket materials may have to be watered more than twice a day in hot or windy weather.

All plants grown in containers will benefit from a mulch such as compost, peat moss, sphagnum moss or pebbles. A mulch will help conserve moisture, keep the soil cool and prevent splashing of earth on foliage when plants are watered or during rainstorms.