Hanging Baskets

Hanging Baskets

Hanging baskets allow you to add a touch of beauty wherever you may need it, such as on a patio, deck, porch or balcony. Along with items like deck planters, baskets are an easy way to liven up any area, and they provide for a great deal of designing flexibility and mobility.

There are a number of ways you can ensure you are getting the most out of your baskets as well as the plants you grow in them.

Choosing the Right Plant Type

In addition to the plant’s appearance, the type of plant you should choose for the basket depends on several factors, including the kind of growth pattern you prefer as well as the amount of light they’ll need in order to flourish.

For instance, ageratums grow in an upright pattern and can thrive with full or partial light. On the other hand, ivy-leaf geraniums grow in more of a spreading pattern, resulting in an overhanging look. They also need to be placed in an area where they can receive full light.

Basket Considerations

You’ll also need to be sure that you choose the right type of basket. You can select baskets made from a variety of materials, such as wood, clay, metal or plastic, which gives you plenty of options to achieve the perfect look for your decorating area. No matter which type you select, check to see it has plenty of holes on the bottom to allow for proper water drainage.

Growing Material

You’ll need to prepare your plant’s growing material to provide the best growing environment possible. A good growing soil that contains moderate clay content makes for a solid base. Add organic materials like peat moss or pine bark, and compete the mixture by adding ground limestone and a 5-10-10 plant fertilizer. You’re now ready for planting!

Growth Time

Consider the growing time of the plant you select for your hanging baskets to ensure they’ll bloom exactly when you want them to. Some flowers may take as long as three to five months to fully grow, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Plant Maintenance

Proper plant maintenance, especially timely watering, is essential to ensuring a long life for your hanging plant. To tell if your plant needs water, check the texture of the soil on a daily basis. If it feels warm and dry to the touch, it’s time to add water. You don’t necessarily have to soak the soil thoroughly, but you’ll need to add enough water so that it drips from the holes in the bottom of your basket.

Your Friends Will Notice the Difference

A few well-placed hanging baskets are a simple way to improve the appearance of your home, and you’re sure to get plenty of compliments from all your visitors!

Post by guest blogger Stephanie Kalina-Metzger, a writer who enjoys blogging about enjoying your backyard, including how to get the most out of hanging baskets and fire pits.>

Hanging baskets allow you to add a touch of beauty wherever you may need it, such as on a patio, deck, porch or balcony. Along with items like deck planters, baskets are an easy way to liven up any area, and they provide for a great deal of designing flexibility and mobility.

There are a number of ways you can ensure you are getting the most out of your baskets as well as the plants you grow in them.

Choosing the Right Plant Type

In addition to the plant’s appearance, the type of plant you should choose for the basket depends on several factors, including the kind of growth pattern you prefer as well as the amount of light they’ll need in order to flourish.

For instance, ageratums grow in an upright pattern and can thrive with full or partial light. On the other hand, ivy-leaf geraniums grow in more of a spreading pattern, resulting in an overhanging look. They also need to be placed in an area where they can receive full light.

Basket Considerations

You’ll also need to be sure that you choose the right type of basket. You can select baskets made from a variety of materials, such as wood, clay, metal or plastic, which gives you plenty of options to achieve the perfect look for your decorating area. No matter which type you select, check to see it has plenty of holes on the bottom to allow for proper water drainage.

Growing Material

You’ll need to prepare your plant’s growing material to provide the best growing environment possible. A good growing soil that contains moderate clay content makes for a solid base. Add organic materials like peat moss or pine bark, and compete the mixture by adding ground limestone and a 5-10-10 plant fertilizer. You’re now ready for planting!

Growth Time

Consider the growing time of the plant you select for your hanging baskets to ensure they’ll bloom exactly when you want them to. Some flowers may take as long as three to five months to fully grow, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Plant Maintenance

Proper plant maintenance, especially timely watering, is essential to ensuring a long life for your hanging plant. To tell if your plant needs water, check the texture of the soil on a daily basis. If it feels warm and dry to the touch, it’s time to add water. You don’t necessarily have to soak the soil thoroughly, but you’ll need to add enough water so that it drips from the holes in the bottom of your basket.

Your Friends Will Notice the Difference

A few well-placed hanging baskets are a simple way to improve the appearance of your home, and you’re sure to get plenty of compliments from all your visitors!

Post by guest blogger Stephanie Kalina-Metzger, a writer who enjoys blogging about enjoying your backyard, including how to get the most out of hanging baskets and fire pits.

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