Visit your local garden centre for inspiration. Start with a centrepiece plant and don’t be afraid to take a few pots off the shelves to try out possible planting combinations. It’s similar to arranging flowers in a vase, except that nature is unpredictable and there may be some surprises in growth patterns of plants,' says garden expert Leigh Clapp.

Get your hanging baskets planted up in April before bringing them on in your greenhouse until May or early June. Not only does the extra warmth give the plants a boost, it also protects them from any unexpected late frosts. Water your basket well with a fine-rose watering can and either put it in the greenhouse, or hang it in its final position. There are lots of places where hanging plants can be placed. Adding macrame-style hanging baskets to a pergola or seating area is a great way to channel boho garden decor, while more traditional styles are a great addition to cottage garden ideas. They are also a stunning addition to patio ideas.Cut a series of 5cm (2 inch) slits around the sides of the basket to allow for trailing plants. To take the hassle out of lining your basket, use a plastic hanging basket or our polypropylene basket with pre-cut holes. To get the best from your hanging baskets, do spend some time deadheading. Removing faded flowers stops the plant producing seed and wasting energy it could otherwise use on producing more beautiful flowers. Line wire hanging baskets with a pre-cut liner or use sheet plastic disguised by a layer of straw or hessian. Trim off any material which overlaps the rim of the basket.

Adding a hanging planter will elevate your gardening in more ways than one. You'll have more space on your shelves and you can highlight everything from fuchsias to geraniums in a new way. We have the latest plant hanging baskets for sale with volume discount pricing for retailers, professional grows and serious hobbyists. Firm in around your plants with compost, aiming to reserve a 2.5cm (1 inch) gap below the rim of the basket so the compost doesn’t get washed away when you’re watering. Plant more trailing plants around the rim of the basket – you'll get a more balanced overall shape if you position these to grow in between the plants below. Use bushy upright plants to fill in the centre of your basket. Push your trailing plants through the slits ‘head-first’ from the inside. To protect the delicate young growth, wrap your plants in polythene before guiding them through the holes. Position the plant so that the root ball is sitting on the compost surface with the leaves on the outside of the basket. If you don’t have access to a greenhouse, just leave your planting a little later – until May or even early June, when all risk of frost has passed. Or, if winter baskets are your thing, do your planting early in the autumn – in September or October. What to plant in hanging basketsDon’t forget to include some delicious strawberries in your baskets – it’s a great way to protect your crop from slugs. How to plant a hanging basket Help plants put all their energy into establishing roots by pinching off early flowers. Once the plants are larger you can let them bloom. FAQS What month is best for hanging baskets? The general rule is to use one plant per two inches of soil space –this applies to larger plants such as petunias, fuschias or mixed plantings. Make hanging baskets the dazzling centerpiece of your garden display this year. With a little forward planning, you can adorn walls, fences and gates with beautiful trailing foliage, stunning blooms, and even some tasty fruit, veg and herbs. Here’s our guide to help you get the best from your baskets this season. When to plant hanging baskets Choose a mix of trailing and upright plants – geraniums, begonias and sweet peas and petunias work well.Petunias and trailing lobelia will make a grand statement on your front porch. Keep baskets in a greenhouse or sheltered spot until any danger of late frosts has passed,' advises Sarah Squire from Squire’s Garden Centres. Where should hanging plants be placed?