A. The most common materials for lining wire baskets include: green sheet moss, coco-fiber liners, moss mesh liners and sphagnum moss. The green sheet moss available at garden centers, crafts stores ...

The hanging basket, luxuriant with bloom, seems such an appealing addition to any outdoor space. Simple, contained, easy. Think again. Far from being foolproof, the hanging basket is about the hardest ...

There’s a trick to assembling a hanging basket. Think layers, like lasagne. Patricia French asks: My daughter gave me a wire hanging basket, the type that is packed with sphagnum moss. She also ...

The hanging basket, luxuriant with bloom, seems such an appealing addition to any outdoor space. Simple, contained, easy. Think again. Far from being foolproof, the hanging basket is about the hardest ...

Q. My hanging baskets always dry out and turn yellow, no matter how much attention I give them. Do you have any tips on how to plant and maintain them? –Melissa Wark, via e-mail A. With spring fast ...

NAIROBI: Unlike ordinary pots, hanging baskets need special consideration when being planted. First, the soil mix needs to be lightweight. Second, the soil must retain moisture, because hanging ...

If you love watching hummingbirds flit, hover and zoom, then you'll really enjoy the show when they swoop in for the nectar on colorful flowers. Hanging baskets suspended at varying heights are a ...

Hanging baskets filled with colorful annuals can be beautiful, but they require constant attention and water. To put a smart and signature spin on the tradition, Martha goes for a modern mix of ...

I happened to be driving on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills the other day and saw some hanging baskets that took my breath away. The baskets were packed with dark pink silk flowers, royal blue ...