That is absolutely beautiful! I'd thought of pavers, stone, etc...but afraid it may be more than I can afford.... you know, might not be the greatest to walk on, but we're never outside barefoot...but maybe even mulch? Don't know why I didn't think of it before... As far as my gravel thought though....what I was thinking of (I know I've seen it), but it's really more gravel dust than anything....and packs down fairly hard. Any rocks that would be in there are tiny. Yeah, I know about the dangers of rocks....my hubby was out mowing onetime and somehow there was a rock in the backyard...probably moved up from the soil...and it hit one of the windows in our living room.......cracked it. Thanks! Perhaps mulch is a better idea that whatever it is I've been thinking about! Of course, I know it would need to be reapplied... Angie

It was a NoID from the supermarket...I just thought it was so pretty! Darned thing held in there until I decided to love it to death by overwatering a self watering plastic pot! :-) See, I saw all these buds forming...well you know the story! minibot

The roots don't need to be cool, but they do need to have even moisture without being soggy, so your biggest concern will be keeping them from getting too dry. I don't know where you are and what your weather is like. Regardless, you'll need to check moisture morning and evening once the plants get large until you have a feel for how quickly the pots dry out. Have you considered planting one in the ground to grow up your fence?

Very peaceful looking. My ears are ringing from the quiteness. Nice photo! Kt