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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHanging baskets are an easy way to add a lot of color without taking up any garden space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve never planted one before, it\u2019s actually pretty simple once you know the order to do things in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This step-by-step guide shows you how to plant a hanging basket in a way that even beginners can follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ll walk you through the entire process, including one small but important step that really helps keep the basket from drying out too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Hanging](\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/05\/how-to-plant-a-hanging-basket-3-1-720x480.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHere’s what you’re going to need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- the plants – for the best results, make sure all the plants that are going in the same container like the same growing conditions (sun\/shade, wet\/dry, acidic\/alkaline soil). Otherwise, you’ll run into problems keeping some of them healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a hanging basket with a liner – to keep the plants from drying out too quickly, the container should be at least 14″ across.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- plastic wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- potting soil mix<\/a>* – use the type that is meant for containers (not garden soil). It usually contains slow-release fertilizer, a wetting agent for moisture control and is lighter (so the basket is easier to hang).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a hand shovel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How many plants do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I almost always use an odd number of plants, especially if I’m doing a mixed planter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the exact number of plants you need depends on how big they are when you plant them and how quickly you want your planter to fill in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are my rules of thumb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Three 4″ to 6″ plants are enough for a 14″ planter. It might look a little bare at first, but they will fill out quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Five will fit if you want to get a fuller look right away. However, the cost of the extra plants will add up quickly if you have to do a few containers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Using multiple smaller plants rather than a couple of big ones often results in a more evenly-filled container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To create the fully-covered ball look, you’ll need smaller plants to put in the sides of the container.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What type of hanging basket is best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I prefer to use wire baskets with a coconut liner over plastic pots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They look better and they allow the plant roots to breathe better. Which I think results in healthier plants with bigger flowers that last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s easiest to line the basket with coco or coir liners that are already shaped to fit for your planter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHere’s what you’re going to need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- the plants – for the best results, make sure all the plants that are going in the same container like the same growing conditions (sun\/shade, wet\/dry, acidic\/alkaline soil). Otherwise, you’ll run into problems keeping some of them healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a hanging basket with a liner – to keep the plants from drying out too quickly, the container should be at least 14″ across.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- plastic wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- potting soil mix<\/a>* – use the type that is meant for containers (not garden soil). It usually contains slow-release fertilizer, a wetting agent for moisture control and is lighter (so the basket is easier to hang).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a hand shovel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How many plants do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I almost always use an odd number of plants, especially if I’m doing a mixed planter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the exact number of plants you need depends on how big they are when you plant them and how quickly you want your planter to fill in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are my rules of thumb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Three 4″ to 6″ plants are enough for a 14″ planter. It might look a little bare at first, but they will fill out quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Five will fit if you want to get a fuller look right away. However, the cost of the extra plants will add up quickly if you have to do a few containers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Using multiple smaller plants rather than a couple of big ones often results in a more evenly-filled container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To create the fully-covered ball look, you’ll need smaller plants to put in the sides of the container.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What type of hanging basket is best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I prefer to use wire baskets with a coconut liner over plastic pots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They look better and they allow the plant roots to breathe better. Which I think results in healthier plants with bigger flowers that last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s easiest to line the basket with coco or coir liners that are already shaped to fit for your planter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- a hand shovel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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