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When you have space problem you can fulfill the desires of planting plants by hanging them on wall or roofs in a basket or similar container which can be suspended from a building by a small rope or chain and in which decorative flowering plants are grown,which is called hanging baskets.But there is limitation all plants cannot be planted in baskets ,still lots of variety can be planted in hanging baskets.
Different types of basket
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| Coco fiber pot in wire Basket |
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| Wire Basket |
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| Plastic Basket |
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| Coco liner Basket |
You can create vertical gardens also.You can use your waste for making different types of planters.
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| Vertical Garden |
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| Glass planters |
Coco liner Basket
The sheets of brown coconut fiber mold to the container, which is usually a basket made from wire. The natural fibers in coir allow for extra drainage and air circulation for the plants, but they'll also need extra water. Coconut fiber pot is also available which we can use alone or with wire basket.
Wire Basket
In wire we need to give base. Base can be of coco liner or moss grass, Moss grass gives less absorption to water.
Plastic Basket
It is same as we plant in containers.
Line the basket. Lining a basket helps to keep the soil in place and reduces the need for watering; it also neatens the appearance of the basket. The best lining for a hanging basket is sphagnum moss. This works especially well with hanging baskets that are wire based. Another lining that can be substituted for sphagnum moss is polythene; be sure to punch some holes in the base of this lining to allow the water to seep through and ensure good drainage.
How to plant in basket
The potting mix or compost used for basket should be of a good quality for hanging baskets. Add a slow-release fertilizer and mix well before filling the basket.
Plant selection for basket
Flowering Plants
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The sheets of brown coconut fiber mold to the container, which is usually a basket made from wire. The natural fibers in coir allow for extra drainage and air circulation for the plants, but they'll also need extra water. Coconut fiber pot is also available which we can use alone or with wire basket.
Wire Basket
In wire we need to give base. Base can be of coco liner or moss grass, Moss grass gives less absorption to water.
Plastic Basket
It is same as we plant in containers.
Line the basket. Lining a basket helps to keep the soil in place and reduces the need for watering; it also neatens the appearance of the basket. The best lining for a hanging basket is sphagnum moss. This works especially well with hanging baskets that are wire based. Another lining that can be substituted for sphagnum moss is polythene; be sure to punch some holes in the base of this lining to allow the water to seep through and ensure good drainage.
How to plant in basket
The potting mix or compost used for basket should be of a good quality for hanging baskets. Add a slow-release fertilizer and mix well before filling the basket.
Plant selection for basket
Flowering Plants
- Petunia
- Portualca
- Salvia
- Verbena
- Begonia
- Geranium
- Baby's Breath
- Fuchsia
- Nasturtium
- Pansies
- Polyanthus
View Flowers
- Parsley
- Basil
- Mint
- Sage
- Chamomile
- thyme
- coriander
- Boston fern
- Asparagus
- Philodendron and Spider Plant
- Ivy
Hanging baskets rely most on the gardener to ensure they don’t dry out. However, poor flowering can be remedied by trying the following:
- Ensure the baskets stays moist but not soggy
- Feed once a week with a liquid fertiliser
Watch out for common pests such as aphids, slugs, snails and vine weevil. Diseases that may be troublesome include powdery mildew, pelargonium rust , fuchsia rust and impatiens downy mildew.
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