Gardening. how to put together summer hanging baskets
Fill the basket with a layer of multipurpose compost and make the appropriate cuts in the inner liner spread equally around the basket. 3) Now select trailing plants to use on the sides of your summer hanging basket and insert the plant root through the hole you’ve just cut.Take some care doing this as it is important not to damage your plants and make sure the roots are fully inserted through the liner and into the soil or the plants will not survive.) A plant in the middle gives height while plants on the outside trail over the sides of the basket. 1) Take one of our 12 inch Hanging Baskets to start. The flat base gives stability when planting and the side panels allow you to add interest with larger plants for an instant show of beautiful flowers. How to make a hanging basket. 1  Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need.3  Give all the plants a good watering before starting. Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need. 3  Give all the plants a good watering before starting. 4  Cut a circle from a compost bag for the basket bottom, to help retain water. How to make a hanging basket. 1  Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  Cut a circle from a compost bag for the basket bottom, to help retain water. 3  Start with a begonia and two Pelargonium tomentosum. 4  Plant the helichrysum, plus the remaining begonias and Pelargonium tomentosum next, ... 5  Ad Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need. 3  Give all the plants a good watering before starting. 4  Cut a circle from a compost bag for the basket bottom, to help retain water. Step 5. Plant taller plants in the middle of the basket and shorter or trailing plants around the edges. This gives a nice, mounded appearance to the basket. Space plants approximately 4 inches apart in the basket unless growing a single, large plant.tep 3. Fill the basket, whether plastic or wire, with a light potting mix. Use a commercially prepared mix or make your own by combining 1 part peat moss, 1 part compost and 1 part coarse sand. Fill the basket to within 1 inch of the rim. Start with the central plant or the one you want to be given more attention while being displayed. Or else you can blend together all the plants. iii. If the basket you are using is made from wire you can also keep some other plants on its sides to make it look more good or else buy a basket which is decorative.iv.ow to plant: i. To begin with you will need a basket. If it is a standard one with wire then it should be lined. There are liners and fibrous materials sold in the market for this, but you can also collect the moss which is in your garden or nearby. 1 Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need. 3  Give all the plants a good watering before starting. 4  Cut a circle from a compost bag for the basket bottom, to help retain water. Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides. 2  You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need. 3  Give all the plants a good watering before starting. 4  Cut a circle from a compost bag for the basket bottom, to help retain water. You can then water the plants. How to water: Watering is essential to keep your basket healthy and keep the flowers growing. Hanging baskets require to be watered often as they tend to dry easily. If the entire soil in the basket dries then simply put the basket in a container filled with water for sometime.ow to plant: i. To begin with you will need a basket. If it is a standard one with wire then it should be lined. There are liners and fibrous materials sold in the market for this, but you can also collect the moss which is in your garden or nearby. Vibrancy and variety are key to a great summer hanging basket, with between 6-8 plants from 2-3 different species ideal. Fuchsias, yuccas and geraniums are the most popular choices at this time of year, as they provide the colours most associated with summer.ini cyclamen can be used as standing plants inside the basket, as these vibrant, scented plants can withstand harsh frost. Cineraria silver dust plants are great plants for adding backdrop to your hanging basket, as their bright silver colour gives something original to your garden. How to Create a Beautiful Hanging Basket. Hanging baskets are such an easy way to add some interest and colour to any space as they can transform walls and fences plus add an extra dimension to your garden.) A plant in the middle gives height while plants on the outside trail over the sides of the basket. 1) Take one of our 12 inch Hanging Baskets to start. The flat base gives stability when planting and the side panels allow you to add interest with larger plants for an instant show of beautiful flowers. Sun-Loving Hanging Basket Plants. If you have an area with lots of sun, these plants will make excellent choices. Just don’t forget that hanging plants have a tendency to dry out faster, so keep them well watered and check on them daily.et’s take a look at some of the most common perennial and annual hanging plants. Sun-Loving Hanging Basket Plants If you have an area with lots of sun, these plants will make excellent choices. Just don’t forget that hanging plants have a tendency to dry out faster, so keep them well watered and check on them daily.
1 Place a layer of the wool or moss in the bottom of the basket as a liner and bring it up the sides 2 You'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need 3 Give all the plants a good watering before starting.