Although many gardeners assume that container plants should be cascading annuals, you also can “ sweeten a pot ” for perennials which normally wouldn’t thrive for you. If your soil is too heavy, wet, and/or acidic for Mediterranean plants such as lavenders, pinks, and thymes, try growing them in fast-draining containers filled with more appropriate sandy and alkaline potting soil. You then can position the pots beside your porch steps or on a deck or patio , thus extending your gardening space and adding fragrance to your surroundings. Apartment dwellers without access to flowerbeds also may...