Dish garden tips

Pick plants in 2- to 4-inch pots that thrive in the same conditions -- succulents for dry soil, herbs for sun or tropicals for humid conditions.

Choose a variety of heights, leaf textures and foliage colors.

Strawberry pots, baskets, ceramic and glazed containers and bonsai dishes work great. Liners protect and waterproof baskets. You can plant in a recycled milk jug or 2-liter bottle, then insert it into a pot. Make sure the container is large enough to allow future root growth.

Use all-purpose liquid fertilizer and follow directions on the label for feeding plants.

Add bows or ornaments to give them a holiday look.

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