Weekend How-To: Floral Hanging Baskets

Summer is finally around the corner!

If you are anything like me, you have been diligently working in the yard, tending to your garden, or mowing. But have you thought about enhancing the decor of your porch or outside living areas with floral baskets?

If you haven't, you should! Arranging your own floral or herbal basket can instantly brighten the areas you spend most of your time outdoors.

Get some extra time this weekend? Follow this quick how-to guide!

How to Prepare Your Floral Hanging Baskets:

Step One: Select a Basket

When choosing a basket its important to keep a few things in mind:

1. Size: what is the size of the plant you want to plant?

2. What kind of material? Some examples of baskets include: stout wire, solid plastic, ceramic, or plastic mesh.

Consider Using: Viatek's Ultimate Hanging Flower Baskets:

These hanging baskets accommodate flowers, herbs, greenery and more.  They are equipped with removable side panels, which make them easy to use! Simply remove lattice work side gates and pop in your plants. 

Other Characteristics:

1. Great for planting established flowers, herbs, greenery, and more. 

2. Provides an immediate full, lush look

3. Accommodates approx/ 17 plants up to 4" H. 

4. 12 side openings w/lattice work-gate secure plants in place. 

5. Gates pop out easily for inserting plants

6. 1" built-in reservoir for optimal water retention 

7. Comes with hook and chain for easy hanging. 

Step Two: Line the Basket

Lining the basket helps keep soil in place and reduces the need for watering. 

Some common liners include: 

Sphagnum moss & polythene linings 

*These can be purchased at Lowes (HERE)

Step Three:  Choose Your Soil

Choose a soil of good quality. Your flowers will stay fuller and brighter longer. 

Step Four: Select Your Flowers

It is important to choose appropriate flowers to arrange in your hanging basket. 

Viatek Tip: The best plants to use are plants that are either flowering or close to flowering

1. Arrange large plants first and tuck smaller plants around the larger plants. 

Ideal Plants:

Geraniums, Verbena, Fuschias, Begonias, Pansies (To name a few)

Step Five: Hang in a sturdy area that will support the weight of basket (soil & water)

Step Six: Place in area of good position where it can get adequate sunlight

Step Seven: make sure you water your plants! 

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Did you know, that according to Nick Federoff, host of "Nick Federoff on Gardening" based in Los Angeles,"Gardens are going compact. Consumers are buying products that allow them to plant flowers or vegetables in any space, whether its on the balcony of an urban apartment or on a kitchen wall"  He goes on to say that " People are becoming more creative with gardening because of limited space. It's just kind of fun." 
Whether Mom is living in a small space, or a much larger area, the Ultimate Hanging Flower basket from Viatek Consumer Products Group is a wonderful addition to her collection. 

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Hanging Flower Basket: 2 pack
Growing beautiful plants is easier than ever before with the Ultimate Hanging Flower Basket! Get "360 degrees of gorgeous" with this design that allows you to plant out the sides of the basket. Remove the lattice work gates to plant your established (up to 4" tall) flowers, herbs, greenery, and more, then simply snap them back to secure the plant in place. No more waiting for your hanging baskets to get that full, lush look! Save time and money by creating your own custom arrangements at home in baskets that can be planted season after season for years to come. Comes complete with hook and chain for easy hanging and a 1" built-in water reservoir for optimal water retention.

Additional Features: 

• 10" Flower Basket
• 12 Side Openings
• Holds up to 17 Plants
• Includes Hook and Chain 
• 1" Water Reservoir

For more information on the Hanging Flower Baskets please click HERE

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The Flutterby Solar Butterfly goes all day under the sun!

• Solar Powered, no batteries needed
• Realistic fluttering butterfly effect
• Works anywhere there is direct sunlight
• Quick and easy, install in seconds
• Adds a fun visual to any garden or yard. 

Choose from a Blue or Orange butterfly!

 

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