Hanging basket how -to

T o create full, lush baskets, plant th e sides as well as th e to p. C h o o se a basket and

c o ir liner (th e y're ofte n sold to g e th e r), th en pick plants suited fo r th e am ount o f

sunlight they'll get. B uy sm all-size annuals— th ey're easier to plant in baskets.

USE A PAN

Place a pot

saucer in the bottom of

the basket. It will act as a

reservoir, reducing the

need for frequent watering

in hot weather.

stopping when the basket

is half full. Mix slow-release

fertilizer into the soil.

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ADD SOIL

Scoop potting

mix into the basket,

CUT HOLES

Use scissors or

shears to cut holes in the

coir. Cut an “X” pattern so

you can fold the flaps back

around the base of the plant

after inserting.

INSERT PLANTS

Push root plugs

through the holes, and fill

the remainder of the basket

with soil. Then plant the top

of the basket.

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