This is how you can bring a piece of vacation to your home balcony or terrace: In addition to decorative yet easy-to-care-for potted plants, tips and tricks are provided on how to create a touch of Mediterranean flair through stylish design, material selection, and the right accessories. The author, Tanja Ratsch, shares a wealth of expert design and plant care tips, drawing from the experience of her own retail nursery. Creative arrangements based on colors and interesting themes, plant portraits, and care instructions are illustrated with clear layouts, a multitude of brilliant photos, and informative drawings. Details about the plants in the imaginative arrangements are summarized in easy-to-read tables.