Hanging baskets are a great way to welcome spring and summer! That bright burst of color after an oh so long winter! They are gift giving staples on many summer holidays; they last much longer the cut flowers and add that much needed splash of color to our decks and porches that we need this time of year. The only trouble is trying to keep them looking as beautiful as the day you purchased them. One of the hardest things about keeping hanging baskets looking nice all summer is the fact that there is a lot of plant material being supported by a small amount of soil. Having a small amount of soil means that your soil will dry out quickly, you have to always be diligent about water. Here are a few tips that will help you keep your hanging baskets looking as good as the day you got them.
Water it every day! Every day! Even if it rains, at least check it. A mature 10 inch hanging basket can transpire gallons of water in a day, not glasses!! On hot and/or windy days you have to water it twice! If you go away for a weekend water it well and place it on or close to the ground in full shade with as little direct sunlight and wind as possible---maybe even in the garage. When you purchase your hanging basket from us we provide you with a slow release osmocote fertilizer that will last a few months but you will still want to fertilizer your hanging basket at least once a week with a liquid fertilizer such as miracle gro. If your hanging basket starts to look overgrown or leggy a quick ‘haircut’ will bring it right back into shape.
***Never ever entrust the care of your hanging plants to anyone else. A full 98% of hanging basket deaths that are reported to me were in the care of a husband, sibling, neighbor, friend or other trusted individual***
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