When selecting plants, you should always consider the amount of direct sunlight, available water for irrigation, wind levels, amount of growing space and species types.
Also consider the aspect of the location as this will influence when and for how long the area receives sunlight.
Plants in pots and containers dry out very quickly and cannot survive on rainfall alone. Think about how to regularly irrigate these plants. You might need watering cans, automatic irrigation systems, hoses, diverted down pipes or water tanks.
Plants in pots need to be fertilised. Fertilisers come in many different forms including liquid emulsions, organic manures, pellets and powders.
Your plants will also need to be re-potted on a regular basis depending on how fast they grow.
Our urban nature planting guide will help you find the right plant for your growing conditions.
Species lists
Experiment with different plant species to see what suits your situation best.