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 ...
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 ...
On a recent day when his coat hood goes up and down with the drizzle, Jonn "J-Dog" Karsseboom can hardly wait to show off The World's Largest Hanging Basket. Really? Who said? He laughs. "I just know ...
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 ...
When it comes to summer displays you really cannot beat hanging baskets. There are many plants to choose from, some can be more permanent with the use of shrubs and perennials, or why not try and make ...
As Mother’s Day approaches, garden centers are filled with hanging baskets. These colorful containers make great gifts. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and ...
Honoring moms and gardening go together like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly and, of course, rock ‘n’ roll. Let the celebration begin this weekend, hug your mom, let her know she’s the best, ...
Wandering into your garden to find your hanging basket flowers have started to wilt can leave gardeners disheartened, but it doesn't have to spell the end for your blooms. Speaking exclusively to ...
There’s a trick to assembling a hanging basket. Think layers, like lasagne. Patricia French asks: My daughter gave me a wire hanging basket, the type that is packed with sphagnum moss. She also ...