Spring is a great time to start experimenting with hanging baskets in your garden, as it’s getting a little bit warmer and you can create eye-catching features to last through the spring and summer months. There are a few points to consider when creating your hanging baskets, and this short guide will help you add a splash of colour to your garden in the easiest way.
Choose your plants
It’s important to consider what plants you’d like to display in your hanging baskets, and it’s recommended to use a mixture of trailing and upright plants for an effective look to last through the summer months.
Fuchsias are pretty-but-tough plants that will last for many seasons. They are a great way to add a shock of colour in your garden.
Lily of the Valley is also a delicate but beautiful plant that can be planted all year round, bringing a fragrant breeze to the air while you relax in your Lifestyle garden furniture.
Prepare your basket
Whatever basket you choose, you will need to first choose a lining. These can be bought, or moss from your garden is a cheap alternative. Once this is done, you can fill your basket up halfway with compost.
Arrange your flowers
A great way to create an interesting arrangement is to place a larger plant in the middle and surround it with smaller ones. You can use trailing plants to hide your basket if need be.
Finally, add some more soil around the plants once they’re arranged so they’re nice and secure. Then, all that’s left to do is sit back and admire your work!
