Step 1: Gather Your Materials
- Hanging basket (wire, plastic, or coconut coir)
- Potting soil (lightweight and well-draining)
- Flowers (choose a mix of trailing and upright varieties)
- Fertilizer (slow-release or liquid)
- Watering can or hose
- Gloves (optional)
- Scissors or garden shears (if needed)
Step 2: Choose Your Location
- Select a spot that gets the right amount of sunlight for your chosen flowers (full sun, partial shade, etc.).
Step 3: Line the basket:
- Use a MagniMoist Hanging Basket liner to hold the soil.
- Cut the liner to fit if using a larger sheet.
Step 4: Add Soil
- Fill the basket with potting soil, leaving about an inch of space from the top. Mix in slow-release fertilizer according to package instructions.
Step 5: Select and Arrange Your Plants
- Choose a combination of plants:
- Thrillers (tall plants for height)
- Spillers (trailing plants that drape over the sides)
- Fillers (bushy plants to fill gaps)
Step 6: Planting
1. Make holes in the soil for each plant.
2. Remove plants from their pots gently, loosening the roots if needed.
3. Place the plants in the holes, ensuring the taller plants are in the center or back and trailing plants are on the edges.
4. Fill around the roots with more potting soil, firming it gently to remove air pockets.
Step 7: Water Thoroughly
- Water the basket well until you see excess water draining out of the bottom. The liner will ensure that water gets into all parts of the soil, creating an optimal environment for your plants roots.
Step 8: Hang the Basket
- Securely hang the basket in your chosen location. Make sure it’s stable and will receive the right amount of sunlight.
Step 9: Care and Maintenance
- Water regularly (daily in hot weather, less often in cooler weather).
- Fertilize every few weeks with liquid fertilizer to promote blooming.
Step 10: Enjoy!
- Sit back and enjoy your beautiful hanging flower basket as it grows and flourishes throughout the season. And because you planted with MagniMoist, watch how your plants bloom earlier, longer, larger all season long.
Feel free to customize your plant selection based on your preferences and local climate! Happy planting!
