Plant up hanging baskets

Plant up your hanging baskets this month and let them establish under protection before being hung outside once the risk of frosts is over. Part fill the basket with potting compost, then position a single focal plant, such as a geranium in the middle. Add a selection of trailing plants around the edge and some free flowering fillers in the gaps. Water the basket well, then hang it up in a light but frost-free spot to establish.

Once planted, hang your basket in a light spot under cover to establish