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Hanging baskets are a quick and easy way of brightening up your patio, balcony or front door. Plant summer displays during late spring, keeping them in a light, frost-free place until the risk of ...

There’s a trick to assembling a hanging basket. Think layers, like lasagne. Patricia French asks: My daughter gave me a wire hanging basket, the type that is packed with sphagnum moss. She also ...

With spring just weeks away, many Britons will be looking to add a pop of colour to their outdoor areas. One of the best ways to do this is to put hanging baskets outside exterior doors. Hanging ...

When it comes to summer displays you really cannot beat hanging baskets. There are many plants to choose from, some can be more permanent with the use of shrubs and perennials, or why not try and make ...

If you live in a hot climate and want to plant hanging baskets, trailing lantana is the plant you need. Here's how to make sure this blooming shrub thrives.

There are lots of plants that can be grown in baskets, including cheerful annuals, and small evergreen shrubs that will provide structure and all-year-round interest. Rather than planting randomly, ...