How Do You Make Hanging Flower Baskets?
To make a hanging flower basket seems a bit overwhelming to some, but this can be a very relaxing hobby. When the baskets are finished you will be proud to display your work of art for everyone to see. You will probably want to begin by choosing just the right basket, unless of course you have already have chosen the flowers. Do you want a small or large arrangement? This is a question that you will have to answer for yourself. Make sure that you don’t choose a basket that is to heavy, you don’t want your wonderful display to crash to the ground in a wind storm, or be to heavy to move by yourself after the flowers are planted. You will want the basket to last for the entire season, so make sure that it is weather resistant. Now that you have picked out just the right basket it is time to choose the flowers to fill it with. If you have the perfect place to hang your basket, whether it be in full sun light or shade you need to find flowers that will flourish in the place that you have ch
You know it’s spring when you drive down the street and everyone is hanging out their flower baskets. They make a beautiful addition to your porch or yard, but they can be very expensive to buy made up already. Well, nothing will get you out of the winter dull-drums than making your own hanging baskets. It’s only a fraction of the cost, it’s easy and you get the rewarding feeling of making them yourself. Step 1 Pick out your flower plants and baskets. You can use a metal basket with a coconut fiber or sphagnum moss liner or a plastic hanging basket. The metal baskets give you more options as to how to plant the plants but dry out much quicker than plastic. The plastic containers not only hold the water better but usually have a well, so the plant can soak it up as needed. You will find a hundred varieties of plants in every color at your local nursery or home improvement store, in their garden section. Combinations of plants are a personal preference, but the best presentation would be
Spring is the season for renewal and growth. For a quick spruce-up for your home patio or deck, consider making a hanging flower basket. One trip to the garden section, fifteen minutes and these six steps is all you need to create your own hanging flower basket at home. Materials: • Basket • Flowers • Peat or moss base/dish • Potting soil • Water Step 1: Choose the basket. Hanging baskets come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. Know where you want to place the basket, then choose the size and style that best complements your space. If you are new to gardening, start with simple plastic hanging pots in a neutral green, tan or white and stick with a basket that is 12″ – 16″ in diameter at the top for average-sized plants. Step 2: Choose the plants. While at your local garden center, choose some flowering plants. Any flowering plant will work, so be creative. Choose the color or scent that most appeals to you or try a few complementing plants. Try to avoid the stiff-stemmed plan
