Hanging baskets are a beautiful way to add some colour and variety to the garden. They can be used in a rear garden, hung to adorn walls, the shed or even the back door. Similarly, hanging flower baskets can be used to add interest to the front aspect of a property.
To create your own hanging flower basket, you will need a basket, line, some compost and of course, some plants.
A combination of colours and mix of bedding and trailing plants will create a stunning display. Plants such as fuchsias, petunias, begonias and nasturtiums will work well with ivy, clematis, million hearts, and sweet alyssum. For something a big different you could grow tomatoes or even strawberries in a hanging basket.
When it comes to style there are lots of different types of hanging baskets. Shapes come in half baskets, conical baskets or quarter baskets for wall mounting. There are different styles like willow, plastic or traditional lined metal cages.
Be sure to place your hanging basket in a secure location where they will not be damaged in strong winds. They will need to be fixed with a strong hook and securely to ensure they do not fall.
There are arrange of ways to line a hanging basket. There are traditional liners available to buy or alternatively you could use old material or an old compost bag instead.
Next, fill your basket with compost. Good quality compost will contain both fertiliser and water-retaining granules.
Placement of plants within the baskets is largely down to personal preference but we think placing the taller plants in the centre surrounded by trailing plants looks great, alternatively you could place taller plants at the rear of the basket (where it will meet the wall) and have cascading plants to the front. When you plant them into the basket gently flatten the root balls and firmly secure them with compost.
Keep your hanging baskets regularly watered, especially in warm, dry weather where watering your plants in the morning and in the evening could be necessary. Don’t forget to use plant food to keep them nourished.
Don’t forget that hanging plants don’t just have to be for the garden. Many plants work well indoors’ and they can bring fresh new colours and lush greenery to brighten up your home. Spider plants and ivy are popular and modern choices, or for colour why not try a chenille plant or goldfish plant to add some unique interest to the room. Interior hanging baskets will not allow the water to drain like an outdoor hanging plant basket would, so be careful not to over water them. Try to hang them in light spots away from sources of direct heat like a radiator.
We hope you have fun creating vibrant and interesting hanging baskets for your garden and home.