Make a Mosaic effect with cactai in a container

While the point of interest is the center cactai within the green ceramic container the various shades of green to blue 'clear coloured glass' stones covering the potting mix [containing the moisture within] assist in finishing the design off.

Source: cve4me.bo.lt via Susan on Pinterest

Soils ready to go.

Mini gardens allow for everyone who wants to give 'it' a go the chance to raise plants from seed sown directly into a manageable area. The heavy wok such as digging, hoeing, and vast seasonal turn over is minimised to suit their mini gardens and the gardeners abilities, time and budget.

Refilling the soil in the containers - or just hanging it anyway- allows for the nutrients to be replenished yearly as many soil products come with fertilisers appropriate to what is wanted to be grown in that mini garden.  For instance purchased packaged soil for bulbs has the appropriate fertilisers added to the package.