My Hanging Baskets

It’s a great time for the year for us gardeners – your hanging baskets are in full bloom, its time to relax with friends and family and to enjoy the outdoors – grilling and chilling in our patio or yard.

It is nice to see people taking different themes to their plantings – and  this 4^th of July was no exception.

4TH OF JULY HANGING BASKETS

Creating hanging baskets with flowers red, white and blue is easy to do and looks great on and around the 4^th of July and of course into summer as well.

If you are considering a red white and blue flower theme for next year – or even if you want to plant up a hanging flower basket now, some great plant choices include verbena, petunias, vinca and ivy geraniums.  All of these flowers work well in hanging baskets or in a hanging planter and will reward you with flower after flower.

And check out this great plant for your red white and blue hanging baskets - the Vinca Mediterranean XP Lipstick Mix.  This trailing vinca plants ideal for a hanging basket or a hanging planter.   Seeds can be ordered here. 

HERB PLANTS IN HANGING BASKETS & PLANTERS

We have been spending a lot of time writing about Herbs in Hanging baskets and hanging planters.

So far we have covered:

Herbs in Hanging Baskets   a general overview of some of the herbs you can use in hanging baskets, how to grow herbs, selecting your hanging planter as well as plant and growing tips  - click here for more on Herbs in hanging baskets.

Hanging Basket Plants - Mint in Hanging Baskets  - we love mint – it is great with new potatoes with a dash of butter and of course is a staple for many summer drinks.  Planting Mint in a hanging basket or hanging planter is a great way to grow mint which can tend to be invasive if grown in the garden.  In our article on Mint in hanging baskets we talk about growing mint in hanging baskets, we share some summer drink recipes and five you our choice of some of the best mints available – click here for more on Mint in hanging baskets.

Hanging Basket Plants - Rosemary in Hanging Baskets – another favorite of ours for hanging baskets. Rosemary has a great aroma when brushed against, has lots of flowers – is fairly drought tolerant and bees and butterflies love it.   On top of this fresh or dried rosemary and rosemary sticks are great in the kitchen and on the grill.  

In our article on Rosemary in hanging baskets we talk about the different varieties of Rosemary – including the ones we recommend for hanging baskets and hanging planters, we talk about growing rosemary in hanging baskets and of course share a couple of our favorites recipes. 

No Space for more hanging baskets?  But still want to grow your own herbs check out this garden planter?  Try a window box filled with herbs – rosemary, parsley, thyme and basil.

Hanging basket Plants - Thyme in Hanging Baskets  - often overlooked Thyme is rewarding and fun to grow in the garden and in hanging baskets and hanging planters.  In our article on growing Thyme in hanging baskets we share tips on growing thyme, and recommend how to grow thyme in hanging baskets and hanging planters. 

Hanging Basket Plants - Basil in Hanging Baskets – what can we say, no self respecting Squirrel would be without basil – and basil is easy to grow and ideally suited for hanging baskets.  In our article on hanging planters of basil, we talk about growing basil, basil as a companion plant and on how basil is wonderful when grown in a hanging basket with cherry tomatoes. 

HANGING BASKET BRACKETS – THE FROG BRACKET

Last month we focused on the great selection of English brackets for your hanging baskets and hanging planters coming out of the UK.

During our research one of our Squirrels also came across the Frog Bracket.  In 2008 the frog bracket won a platinum award at the British Invention Show.

This clever little “frog” bracket is just plain fun and what a novel way to hang your basket or hanging planter(s). 

A really great gift idea for that hard to please person.

For more information on this email us.

TIP OF THE MONTH – WATERING YOUR HANGING PLANTER

With the summer heat comes the need for diligent watering of your hanging baskets and hanging planters – daily if not twice daily when it gets really hot and windy too.

We suggest watering your hanging basket plants first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon when the temperatures have dropped and the sun is off your basket or hanging planter.

Watering is the key to good healthy plants that produce lots of flowers – making your hanging baskets bloom beautifully all summer long.  

Can’t meet the daily routine of watering – then check out the watering system from Raindrip in the article below.

HANGING BASKET PLANTS AND GARDEN NEWS

These articles came to our attention and we included them to share with you.

HANGING BASKET PLANTS - BOUGAINVILLEA IN HANGING BASKETS

HANGING BASKET PLANTS - PORTULACA IN HANGING PLANTERS

HANGING BASKET PLANTS – IVY PELARGONIUM

WATERING YOUR HANGING BASKETS – USING THE RAIN-DRIP SYSTEM

FUN PHOTOS & INTERESTING GARDEN “STUFF”

Grassy Green - Book Markers

These cool new Green Markers by designer Yuruliku are paper bookmarks from Japan that are crafted to look like grass blades sprouting up from the pages of your books or magazines. For what they are, they're super expensive, but they do come in a set that includes 3 packs with 75 grass bookmarks in each.  

Frederik Roijé - Holy Bird Homes

Provocative, political or simply original?

Decide yourself where your birds nestle: in the church or mosque.

Frederik Roijé designed with Holy Homes a place to nestle for wind birds to feel at home. A statement for liberty and the desire of security.

Available in multiple shapes and sizes.

European Window Boxes – thanks for sharing this great photo of summer flower filled window planters set amongst the bright blue sky.

Birmingham City Centre has been brought to life with an array of floral displays in preparation for the Britain in Bloom competition – this clever planting combination drew much attention.

collection of articles on hanging baskets for flowers, vegetables, herbs and more