Who said that the vegetable patches or the pots have to make the place, ugly or messy? You can arrange the pots, add stones, plant flowers and other decorative plants and make the place, more aesthetic. For instance, a row of tomatoes and bright colored squashes can be bordered with small lilies or roses. Small patches of grass can be added to absorb the excess water to make the place, less messy. If you are able to create a good design for your farm, it would add more aesthetic appeal to your yard and your family. Think of a tea time with your family, amidst the pineapples and sunflowers.
Think of designed pots with marigold and tomatoes with the pots, filled with small grasses to absorb the water. The stones can be added to the pot, to make it look, less messy. A few hanging pots and colorful vegetation can increase the aesthetic value of the place and not decrease it.