Does your patio, porch, or balcony include some beautiful hanging baskets? Then knowing how to water them properly is essential, especially in the summer heat. Otherwise, the plants can quickly flop – ...

As Mother’s Day approaches, garden centers are filled with hanging baskets. These colorful containers make great gifts. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and ...

Water hanging baskets regularly to prevent them from drying out. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once every two weeks. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers and keep your plant ...

Baskets of petunias hang inside a greenhouse. Petunia baskets do best if they are pruned back by one third in mid summer to stimulate more branching and more blooms. Daniel Acker Bloomberg This time ...

Hanging baskets look nice in the store but eventually look pretty sad in summer’s heat. The reason is simple, there’s a whole lot of plant material to a relatively small amount of soil. The basket ...

Hanging baskets are a great choice to decorate porches, decks and patios with color and fragrance. They are also a good gardening alternative for people with small spaces or who prefer not to go the ...

Your hanging baskets looked amazing in May—so why are they fading fast by June? According to gardening expert Peter Dowdall, it often comes down to one simple but crucial issue: watering. “Hanging ...