If you live in a minimalist house and are a gardening enthusiast, you want your plants to look good. You want your plants and planters to accent your home. There are several designers that create a modern collection of gardening tools like planters that are dont only look beautiful but are highly functional for a modern busy lifestyle.
One of my favorite designer firm is Eva Solo, an offspring of a 60 year old Danish company. Check out their "take away" bird feeder:
For your plants, her self water planter looks exquisite in your modern home settings. This is an example where form and function combine.
The planter reservoir at the bottom can hold enough water to where you have to water your plants once a week and even less based on the season, flowering period and type of plant. You will immediately know that your plant is thirsty as you see the water level bottom in the transparent reservoir.Check out product video for this self watering planter at: http://www.evasolo.dk/products-videocenter.html
If you live in the US, you could buy these products on Amazon. Link:http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Solo-Planter-Vase-Frost/dp/B0002RSY18
