When creating a container garden, you have an opportunity to be original. A claw-foot tub can hold an entire garden and add some character to your yard. At the other end of the spectrum, an item as small as a coffee mug can hold a single, favorite flower.

Here are some suggestions for finding unique containers:

-Scour your home from basement to attic for items you haven't used in a while but you can't bear to part with. Be inventive as your eyes scan through all of that stuff you've forgotten about. When was the last time you actually carried food to work in that lunch box or wore those old boots? Those are both excellent container pot options especially if they help reflect your personality and interests.

-Use online resources such as Expo Live on MSN: http://expo.live.com. With Expo Live, you can find classifieds in your local community. After choosing your city, state or even country, go to the "Buy, Sell, Swap" section. Peruse through the various categories and you will find container pot possibilities abound. For example, show off your inner motor head and check out the "Parts and Accessories" section under the "Autos" category. There may be a way you can get creative with that $10 hubcap.

Check out the ads across all categories on Expo Live. Many provide pictures that will help you visualize what plants or flowers would complete the container. You can use your PayPal account to make transactions. Or, think about making an Expo Live swap. Your home search may have lead to you to a few items that you could bear to part with. See if there is someone who might offer you the container pot you've been searching for in exchange for something that you no longer need.

-Visit local flea markets, yard, moving and garage sales. A nickel might buy you the container garden centerpiece that you will cherish for years. Expo Live has a section for sale and event announcements in your community.

What incredibly unique container pot are you using and where did you find it? Share your experiences, tips, suggestions and photos in our Your Big Life section.  Read Sissy's Tips for more advice on finding the perfect container.

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