Peerless Planting Up Hanging Baskets

Stand the hanging basket on a wide short pot to keep it stable.

Planting up hanging baskets. When To Plant Hanging Baskets For summer plant up your baskets from early spring making sure they are still protected from frost. I like to leave a few open spaces in between the filler plants so you can add some trailing vine or trailing flowers. Giving new life to a tired old plant boils down to two simple things.

Also place in on a work-bench so that you can work on it with without bending down. Some plants are better suited to growth in hanging baskets than others. And a great way to save on the budget too.

If you do not protect from the frost then rather wait until all frost has passed. How to Plant-up Your Hanging Basket Support the basket in a bucket or on a large dish. Its known for leaves that open up during the day and close at night.

Be sure to punch some holes in the base of this lining to allow the water to seep through and ensure good drainage. Line the hanging basket with your chosen liner and add a sheet of plastic or foil inside to retain moisture. Hanging baskets are a perfect way to take the beautiful colors and foliage of annuals to new heights.

Place the entire bunch into one spot you have created in your hanging basket. Giving it more space and fresh new soil that is teeming with nutrients. Be careful where you place it as this plant can be toxic to cats and dogs.

Simply fill the pouch full with the same compost mix you would use for a hanging basket described above and peg the top closed whilst you plant the pouch up. Usually middle to end May depending on your Zone. Mix water retaining crystals into your compost optional.