The present invention provides apparatus, 1 for containing a plant, 16, comprising a container, 2 with at least one first layer, 6 of granular material located in said container, wherein the at first layer comprises a binder that hardens over a period of time to secure first layer in the container. There may be a further layer, 4 of a finer grained material which is secured by the coarser first layer, with at least one recess, 14 within the first layer for locating a plant pot or a decorative object 8. The first layer maybe gravel, the further layer maybe sand and the binder maybe epoxy resin. Claims for a method and kit of parts of the same are also provided.
