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Garden Projects - Creating a hanging basket.
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Choose a basket type.
Wire mesh with a slotted liner (made of coir fibre or foam) enables you to plant
the sides of the hanging basket.
Plastic hanging baskets with water reservoirs or solid liners, insulate against wind
and sun and so have better water retention properties, however the sides of the baskets
cannot be planted.
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Fill a bucket with sufficient potting compost to fill the basket to within 2 inches (5cm)
from the top (creating a watering space).
Mix water retaining gel or balls with water. Add this along with controlled release
fertiliser (fertiliser sticks and blocks are also available) to the potting compost and
mix well.
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Half fill the basket with the compost mixture.
Tip: Stand the basket on a large flowerpot to stop it falling over.
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Starting at the bottom of the basket, plant a mixture of trailing flowers around the
sides of the basket. When adding the plants, try to avoid breaking the roots. If buying
plants in strips, gently prise them apart - don't be tempted to cut them apart.
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Fill the basket with more compost as you work up to the top of the basket.
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Plant the top of the basket, place a larger plant, such as geranium, fuschia or small
conifer, into the centre and surround this with smaller plants.
Water the basket well and hang it up.
Remember to water your hanging basket regularly.
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