Instructions:  
- Place the basket on a sturdy surface so it stays stable while planting. If your basket isn’t already lined, do so yourself with plastic lining or moss.   
- If it has a plastic liner, cut a few holes about an inch long along the bottom to help drainage.   
- Fill the basket with any multi-purpose compost till it’s almost full. At this stage, you can add some slow-release fertiliser granules if you have them, but it’s not necessary. Simply sprinkle a small spoonful of them and mix them well.   
- It’s time to plant your plants! If you have trailing plants, then position them around the edges. Plant shorter plants in the middle.   
- Fill in the gaps with compost and ensure the plants are all firmed in well. Give them a good soaking before hanging them.   

Tips: Water your baskets regularly as they will drain quickly. You can do this in the early morning or late evening, once the sun has gone down. This ensures the water doesn’t evaporate and will soak in well before the sun appears.   

Hanging baskets are usually full of annual plants, so tip the contents into your compost heap at the end of their season. Save hardier plants, as they can be planted elsewhere in the garden (E.g., Ivy).