GET THE HANG OF IT

Hanging baskets help to break up a harsh brick wall and soften the front of a house. Change the plants seasonally to keep the display looking cheery and welcoming. JOE’S TIP Choose flower or foliage colours that work well with your house bricks or front door. SAVE £££S Raise your own bedding plants from seed, or buy as plugs early in the season, then grow them on. Keep summer bedding plants indoors until after the last frost.