Hanging flower baskets are a delightful way to brighten up your garden, yet maintaining their vibrancy throughout the summer can be a challenge. Gardening expert Monty Don has revealed that hanging baskets often perish in the heat because they lose moisture more quickly when exposed, but he offers a straightforward solution for a flourishing display. In his column for the Daily Mail, Monty advised: "Bear in mind that baskets dry out much faster than pots, let alone borders, and doubly so if exposed to wind.
There are two things you can do to mitigate this." Monty recommends purchasing a watering lance as one of the initial steps, describing it as a long-stemmed tool ideal for reaching "high awkward places." READ MORE: Wetherspoons threatens to sue Welsh pub over its sign For those who prefer not to invest in additional gadgets, Monty's second tip involves employing natural gardening methods to ensure the baskets remain well-watered, reports the Express .
He explained: "Plant the basket to retain as much moisture as possible without it getting water-logged. Start off by balancing it on an empty bucket as your work surface. "Line the bottom of the basket and part of the way up the sides with moss preferably collected from your garden.
This will retain the compost and hold moisture." While dealing with moss can be troublesome when it clings to lawns, its ability to absorb water and release it gradually makes it highly beneficial for hanging baskets. Moreover, moss acts as an ins.
