Best time to put hanging baskets out??
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mine are out now ,planted my own from seed 1st may,and there coming up BLOOMING marvellous?
You can do it now but i would wait another week, 2 at the most.
* Keep your basket watered well and remember as the plants grow they will require more water. Check the moisture content of your basket by checking the weight - the lighter the basket the more water it will require. You can also check the moisture content by taking a small sample of compost from below the surface and squeeze, if no water seeps out Water It !
* During the summer months try watering during the evening as less evaporation will take place at night. Always remember that during very hot summer months you will probably have to water 2 - 3 times a day, the hotter it is the quicker the basket will dry out.
* When watering ensure you give enough water to wet the volume of compost in the basket all the way through and not just the surface, also very important is drainage, if there is inadequate or blocked drainage the plants will become water logged and rot.
* Do not be fooled into thinking its raining - I do not have to water today You Do. As the plants grow their leaves form a canopy over the compost and this keeps the rain off where it is needed the most - the compost. So even if it is raining you have to water your baskets, this also applies to baskets in sheltered or shady places.
* Ensure that the bracket for your basket is adequate and securely fastened to the wall and that the bracket is the correct size for your basket. Check yearly on your bracket, as like most things it will weather and age with time.
* Liquid feeding - little and often even if you are using controlled release fertiliser is recommended, this will help to keep your plants looking healthy and at their best.
* Placing the basket in a sheltered position away from exposed situations will prevent the wind from drying out your basket and damaging plants.
* To ensure your basket is at its best all the time - remember to dead head regularly.
erm yh i dont no much about things like that isn't there a web site u can look on lol sozzy xxx
don't know where you are at, but I am taking it your asking what time of day? Inside plants needs to "harden" when transferring from inside to out. This can be achieved in different ways, but I always found best is to set out in the late evening just as it getting dark. This gives them time to harden up through out the night and not be exposed to what sometimes can be harsh sunlight.
Be certain you have them adequately watered and weather is reasonably moderate.
Good luck and enjoy those hanging plants!
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