There's nothing like hanging baskets for cheering up the front of your house or patio. The key to a successful basket is the right blend of ingredients. You need harmonious or contrasting flower colours to catch the eye, and the plants must be compatible, growing at similar rates and enjoying the same conditions. Traditional bedding plants, such as petunias and geraniums, will fill the space quickly and flower prolifically all summer. What's more, they come in a huge range of mix-and-match colours, widely available from garden centres, so you can have fun experimenting and ringing the changes. Where we've used specific plants, we've listed a supplier, but don't feel restricted to our choices. Simply pick the right plants for your location and put in a bit of preparation when planting, to ensure great results and keep maintenance to a minimum.
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