Hanging plants are a great way to add a splash of color to your porch or patio. Fuchsia, morning glory, ivy geranium, petunia and begonia are just a few of the many annuals that are especially well-suited for growing in hanging baskets. Because the sides of the hanging basket are exposed to air, which can dry out the growing medium, annuals grown as hanging plants need special attention when it comes to watering. With the proper care and attention, you'll be able to enjoy your annual hanging plants for as long as possible.
1.-Situate your hanging basket in a location that will provide your plant with the appropriate amount of sunlight for its plant type. Place "Full Sun" plants in a location where they will receive six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Hang "Partial Sun" plants in a location that receives up to six hours of filtered sunlight each day.
2.-Water your annual hanging plants generously to prevent their growing medium from drying out. Water the plants from the top until the water drains through the hanging basket to ensure that the moisture is reaching the roots of the plants.
3.- Fertilize your annual hanging plants every other week with a water-soluble fertilizer like Blooms Plus, Miracle Grow or Grow More. Make sure to follow the directions on the fertilizer package when fertilizing your hanging plants.
4.-Deadhead flowering hanging plants by pinching off the spent blossoms to encourage your hanging annuals to produce more blooms.
5.-Prune discolored, diseased or dead foliage from your annual hanging plants, as needed, to keep them looking green and healthy. Sharpen and sterilize your pruning shears before pruning your hanging plants.
2.-Water your annual hanging plants generously to prevent their growing medium from drying out. Water the plants from the top until the water drains through the hanging basket to ensure that the moisture is reaching the roots of the plants.
3.- Fertilize your annual hanging plants every other week with a water-soluble fertilizer like Blooms Plus, Miracle Grow or Grow More. Make sure to follow the directions on the fertilizer package when fertilizing your hanging plants.
4.-Deadhead flowering hanging plants by pinching off the spent blossoms to encourage your hanging annuals to produce more blooms.
5.-Prune discolored, diseased or dead foliage from your annual hanging plants, as needed, to keep them looking green and healthy. Sharpen and sterilize your pruning shears before pruning your hanging plants.
