https://blogs.lotterypost.com/jap69/2023/3/hanging_flower_basket.htm JAP69's Blog: Hanging flower basket en-us Lottery Post RSS Generator https://blogs.lotterypost.com/jap69/2023/3/hanging_flower_basket.htm https://blogs.lotterypost.com/jap69/2023/3/hanging_flower_basket.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:27:53 GMT JAP69 I planted some flowers in two hanging baskets just recently. In the past the potting mix dried out real quick even with water saver crystals in it.

This time I dumped the potting mix in a container and redone the method of putting the potting mix back in. The baskets are about 12 inches in size. I put about 1/2 inch mix in the bottom of the basket and then placed a disposable soup bowl in the bottom. Refilled the container with potting mix while putting the flower plant in.

With the potting mix being in the bowl it should hold about 1/2 cup of water or there about for the plant to draw from when needed.

Watering very frequently in the past was a pain to keep up with.

Planted two violas, one blue and the other yellow.

See how this idea works out.... [ More ]

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