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Hanging baskets tend to dry out quicker than containers since more of their surface is exposed to the air. If the plants containers hanging appear to wilt during early afternoon on exceptionally hot days, yet the compost is moist, this is because they cannot absorb moisture quickly enough. The plants containers hanging usually recover by the evening. If you discover a neglected hanging basket, cut back any severely wilted stems and immerse the compost in a bowl of water. Remove and place in a cool position until the plants containers hanging recover.

Using containers; Range of containers; Choosing plants containers hanging; Seasonal displays; Hanging baskets; Plant care and cultivation. THERE ARE pots, urns, planters, troughs, Tubs and window-boxes to choose from, made of terracotta, plastic, wood and stone. So you will always be able to find something suitable to include in your garden. Containers bring the garden on to patios, terraces and balconies and, when secured to walls or window sills, they introduce a vertical element. Free-standing containers, such as urns and tubs, can be used to flank flights of steps with color, to make focal points in lawns or to add height. Pairs of containers at either side of entrances add importance and convey a welcoming message to visitors.

THE RELATIVELY small volume of compost and large number of plants containers hanging in containers and hanging baskets make it essential to water the compost regularly during summer and to keep it evenly moist at other times of the year. At all times avoid waterlogging as this can encourage the plants containers hanging to rot.