Hanging basket ideas that go beyond the classic fern.
Alison Miksch
You don’t need to display acontainer gardenin a pot on the ground.
Instead, try hanging these decorative garden ideas to display on walls,porches, or trees.
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We love the different looks you’ve got the option to create using unique containers and flower combinations.
Hanging containers elevate color to eye level instead of relegating it to the ground.
Many plants grow better in a container than they do on the ground.
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Wicker Wonder
Take a look at the porches around your neighborhood.
Are many of them dotted with suspiciously similar flower groupings in containers dangling from spindly wires?
Bring back old Southern charm by fixing a woven wicker basket to set yours apart.
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Use another S-hook at the top to loop the chains together and attach them to the ceiling.
Geraniums exert a lot of energy to support blooms.
Once flowers start to droop, snap them off so the plant can focus on new growth.
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Add baby kale for a dose of purple.
Fill the space at the bottom of your basket with empty plastic bottles to keep the weight down.
Rustic Hanging Container
The key to this rustic aesthetic is not overplanting the container.
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Give the flowers space to breathe.
Suspending the arrangement on a branch adds to the casual, easy-does-it charm.
Traditional Hanging Container
This woven wicker basket is a natural way to decorate a bare wall outdoors.
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Purple fan flowers punctuate the lush greenery, contrasting the deep, dark container suspended in the air.
Combine rush (Juncussp.
), oyster plant (Tradescantia spathacea’Vittata'), echeveria (Echeveriasp.
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), and a cascading string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus).
Pulley Hanging Container
An excellent well pulley adds an unexpected twist to this hanging basket.
Start with water-soaked sheet moss inside a wire basket, then add a plastic layer with punched holes.
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The trailing evergreen loves heat and doesn’t require much care.
It blooms spring through fall, making it a colorful candidate for your porch.
Hanging Begonia Container
This pink ‘Dragon Wing’ begonia drips with flowers throughout the summer and fall.
Combine it with ‘Silver Falls’ dichondra for a splash of color against shimmering foliage.
With flowers all summer long, these baskets will add a burst of color to any sunny spot.
Backyard Fern Containers
Add charm with hanging fernsa quintessential feature for any Southern porch.
They brighten a shady outdoor space and add welcoming appeal.
‘Boston’ and ‘Kimberley Queen’ ferns are good choices.
Cheery containers also add inviting color to this porch.
Container Hanging From A Tree
Hang your baskets in unexpected places.
Sweet Potato Vine Hanging Basket
For the ultimate drama in your hanging basket, addsweet potato vine.
These trailing plants offer a lot of impact and color by combining flowers.
Hanging Garden Group
This trio of metal garden containers creates elegance in a garden corner.
Ferns, shrimp plants, arrowhead vine, and ‘Aquamarine’ pilea spill over the outer planters.
The middle planter features asparagus fern, ‘Neon’ pothos, and ‘Triostar’ stromanthe.
Add drainage holes at the bottom of each planter and holes in the front for additional plants.
Use color sparingly in container gardens while keeping the hanging baskets simple with a Maidenhair orBoston fern.
Try Trailing Petunias
Potted petunias add a burst of color to any space.
Choose a container that matches your house’s aesthetic and decorating style.
This plant will grow aggressively, even in the harsh summer heat.
Pair this trailing ivy with other annual flowers.
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Add Unique Petunias
Since petunias need good drainage, this flower is ideal for hanging baskets.
New hybrid varieties will grow in the South.
Some have a cascading growing nature, providing a beautiful trailing display of blooms.
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Petunias bloom from early spring to late fall.
These perennial flowers resemble miniature petunias with a sprawling growth habit.
These eye-catching flowers are available in various colors, including pink, purple, white, and red.
Impatiens grow in partial shade so that you could plant them in a hanging basket on a covered porch.
String-of-Pearls Basket
String-of-Pearls is an eye-catching spilling succulent perfect for hanging baskets.
The succulent’s foliage is shaped like little pearls, giving it its name.
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