The Versatility of Hanging Baskets

By Danielcarruthers

I’m not a huge fan of summer displays in hanging baskets, except for growing salad, strawberries and tomatoes, but nonetheless I do find them fantastically useful and buy old ones whenever I see them.

hanging baskets full of edible plants

© Michelle Garrett

hanging basket turned upside down and used to protect plants
• They are perfect for positioning over newly planted plants so you don’t tread on them by mistake
• Will stop cats rolling on catmint
• Prevent squirrels from digging up bulbs

hanging baskets and fleece used to protect plants from snow
• Used with fleece will keep snow off vulnerable plants

old wire hanging basket
• Antique wirework hanging baskets are attractive enough to be garden decorations in their own right