You need one Thriller plant per hanging basket. This is the focal point of the display, so it’s usually a bit bigger and taller than the other plants. Thriller plants work well if you position them in the middle of your container. When you grow plants in container and hanging baskets, it’s really important to use the best compost for pots.

This durable watering wand from GREEN MOUNT may not be the longest option on the market, but it’s ideal for small gardens that don’t require a ton of time and attention. Measuring 16 inches long with 8 spray settings, it can easily water a small urban vegetable garden or front stoop flower pots. Although it could possibly reach lower hanging baskets, it may not be best for short users who need additional height on a watering wand. You may even need to use a step ladder with a platform for holding your watering can to access a high basket. If you do, makes sure someone is around to hold it steady while you are standing on it. There is also the option to mix in vermiculite or perlite, which can help and incorporate some worm compost.Have a rough idea of the number of plants you want to grow, then choose a hanging basket that will comfortably fit that quantity. Containers that allow you to water below the surface of the compost (such as selfwatering baskets) keep the surface dry, reducing evaporation and have in built space to store water if it does rain. All plants in container gardens require more water than those growing in the ground, so don't make one of the most common hanging basket mistakes and forget to water yours regularly. What's more, unlike patio containers that have regular access to rain, hanging baskets may be sheltered by the house eaves or used as part of your summer porch decor so they miss out on seasonal showers too.

If you’re planting bulbs in your hanging basket, put a shallow layer of compost in the base, then place your bulbs on the surface. This depends on the size of your plant collection and the type of plants you have. If you have a large plant collection that includes indoor plants, outdoor plants, and/or a garden, lugging around one giant watering can will just be uncomfortable and taxing on your body. If this is the case, get different size watering cans, with the bigger one dedicated to the larger plant collection you have. If you dabble in gardening and grow either flowers or seedlings, make sure at least one of them has a rose spout. Trailing plants are an important part of a hanging basket display. Use them to hide a less-than-lovely container, provide foliage interest, and increase the impact of your plants. Here are my top trailing plants for hanging baskets in winter. Ivy The shaft is constructed of aluminum, so you can feel confident about it lasting multiple seasons. The long rubber handle also gives you plenty of room to hold the wand, so it doesn’t slip during use. Our only concern is its potential to become heavy and difficult to control when it's fully extended to 53 inches.Hanging basket and Tub Watering systems are ideal for the garden. Hanging baskets look beautiful, but they can undoubtedly be hard to water. This can be problematic: hanging baskets can easily dry out, so need to be well looked after. Benefits of our Tub & Hanging Basket Watering Systems