Soil
This is the key to a successful hanging basket that thrives and brings colorful flowers for many months.  Start with a professional potting mix; I suggest using a Scott product.  It is important that the soil contains organic materials like pine bark or core to help in water retention. 
     

Moss
Appling moss to a basket adds both texture and longevity to liner.  It is important to use a clean moss, we recommend Oregon Green Moss. 
           
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Fertilizer
                       
The food for flowers campaign!  You want flowers….you need to give them food.  Slow release fertilizer is recommended for continuous feeding.   Osmocote granular, Sta-Green and Sierra tablets are all great fertilizer that are needed for a 4” annual.  Sierra Tablets are formula and per measured to take the guesswork out of fertilizing. 
 Planting
            How to buy plants:  best variety/hybrid, not always the biggest
            When to buy plants: make sure to select materials for the up coming seasons
 
Design
            Develop a theme
            Use Contrast
            Group plants by light requirements
            Water
Water
            Great baskets require water: morning not afternoon and may require twice daily. 
               
 
Maintenance
             Dead Heading or picking off old dead flowers
            Pruning old flowers promotes new growth
            Rotations of dead plants sometimes make baskets look fresh
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