For such sweet-looking things, hanging baskets can be demanding divas. Restricted to small pots and hung in the drying air, their plants often require far more attention to maintain their looks than ...

NAIROBI: Unlike ordinary pots, hanging baskets need special consideration when being planted. First, the soil mix needs to be lightweight. Second, the soil must retain moisture, because hanging ...

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No matter how much they may be overlooked, hanging baskets remain a perfect way to add a little bit of colour and verticality to your back garden. As we get into May and the weather heats up more and ...

On a steamy July day, this gardener is tempted to stick to the porch. It's more comfortable in the rocker beneath the ceiling fan, a glass of lemonade in hand. Besides, the porch is a fine place to ...

Hummingbird flying near a hanging planter - Michele Casteel/Getty Images One of the best parts of growing a lush flower garden is enjoying the view of the pollinators they attract, especially ...

Spring is almost here which means it’s time to start thinking about your garden’s floral arrangements. One of the best ways to add colour and interest to your garden, or around your backdoor, is to ...

You can give your hanging baskets a full, rounded look through side planting, which is inserting plants horizontally into holes in the basket’s sides. It’s easiest to do that with a wire basket lined ...

Often overlooked, hanging baskets are a perfect way to add some colour and height to your garden. Whether it’s to dress up a bare wall, add some charm to a porch or detail to a balcony, there are ...

Sophie is a great fan of garden competitions that are open to everybody – such as the hanging basket challenge at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Everyone from school students to ...