Add a slow release granular fertilizer to the potting mix when you plant, then use a liquid fertilizer at half strength once a week, such as Miracle Grow for Flowers. Use both, your plants will thank you with lush growth and many blooms! The town of Victoria on Vancouver Island, B. They water their baskets every night, and include the liquid fertilizer at every feeding. Hanging flower baskets require a lot more water than even other container plants, especially the ones with fiber liners.
Do NOT let your planters dry out. Once you do, the root systems will be damaged, and while you may be able to bring them back, they will never reach their full potential. Once you get used to how heavy your planters are when fully watered, you can just lift up on the bottom and tell if they are getting light, then they are getting dry.
They like to be evenly moist. Consider taking them down weekly to do a full and deep soaking, allow to drain, then rehang. In the most intense heat of the summer, some flower baskets may need water as often as twice a day.
Just like when planting in your garden, you have to choose the right plants for the right spot. Not only do you need to pay attention to whether your basket will hang in sun or shade, also note if it will be subject to drying winds, heavy rains, or excessive heat. Then choose trailing plants for the sides and bottom of the container, and more upright varieties for the middle of the container.
Lastly, decide on type and variety. Do you want a single color and type to make a mass statement? Or do you want different varieties with different textures, colors and bloom shapes for more close up interest?
Bolder colors will draw the eye more from the street, while more subdued choices allow the basket to add to the gardenscape, instead of becoming a focal point. All these choices should be made before you buy the very first plant! Some good hanging basket plant choices are below. These hanging flowers are blue lobelia, red ivy geranium and annuals. Hanging flower baskets that are just one plant choice can make a statement. Always use a good quality compost as plants grown in a small area need the best possible start.
Choose the right plants for baskets; not all plants are suitable. Read the product copy carefully and make sure that you select long flowering varieties and plants with scent. Plant up your baskets in April to allow the plants to establish before putting your baskets outside when the risk of frost has passed.
Side planting is essential to grow an avalanche of colour. Any basket under 38cm 15in makes this diffi cult. The new 14in Easy Fill hanging basket , as featured, is the best basket for side planting.
Don't be tempted by cheaper, smaller baskets - they'll dry out within hours in hot weather. Position tall plants in the centre of the basket. Hanging baskets are usually transient displays, so take the opportunity to be creative and go for bold colour combinations.
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Home Plants 10 steps to long-lasting hanging baskets. Preparation is key to achieving perfect, long-lasting perfect hanging baskets. Planting into the side of a wire hanging basket. Painting a woven hazel hanging basket.
Resting a hanging basket on a metal bucket whilst planting. Cutting drainage holes in a piece of old compost bag to make a plastic hanging basket liner. Placing a small plastic saucer in the base of a hanging basket before planting as a water reservoir.
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