series: Hanging Baskets

In part 1, we went over the starting principles for hanging baskets. In part 2 (here), we’ll go through some design ideas which you can adapt with plants suited to your area, and discuss some common issues hanging baskets face. Designs Here are some design inspirations to help you create your own hanging baskets. A Trailing Paradise You can frame the edge of your hanging basket with trailing plants like lobelia and ivy geranium....

Greenspace is wonderful, but sometimes there’s, well, not enough space. Hanging baskets are a brilliant way to add pockets of color to your home and garden. Whether it’s a small patio, a pergola, or a wall-mounted bracket, most spaces can accommodate a hanging basket. In Part 1, we’ll go through different types of hanging baskets and planters, and how to choose plants for them, setting you up for a colorful, vibrant display, or a mini, delicious garden....