Impatiens Flower Pouches

FEEDING YOUR BASKET:

All our baskets already have controlled release fertilizer incorporated in them. This will release the nutrients according to the temperature. 

You should still fertilize weekly with liquid fertilizers such as Plant Prod or Miracle-Grow. This will help to keep your plants looking healthy and at their best.

WATERING YOUR BASKET:

Keep your basket watered well. As the plants grow they will require more water. Check the moisture content of your basket by checking the weight. The lighter the basket the more water it will require. During the summer months try watering during the evening as less evaporation will take place at night and leaves are less likely to ‘burn’. 

Always remember that during very hot summer months you will probably have to water two times a day. When watering, ensure you give enough water to wet the volume of soil in the basket all the way through and not just the surface. Water should drain out the bottom.

Make sure there is proper drainage. If there is inadequate or blocked drainage the plants will become water logged and rot.

You may need to water even if it is raining.  As the plants grow their leaves form a canopy over the compost. This keeps the rain from reaching the soil.

GENERAL CARE:

Ensure that the bracket for your basket is securely fastened and is the correct size for your basket.

If you’re going away for a weekend, take down your hanging basket, place it in full shade, and water heavily.

To ensure your basket is at its best deadhead and cut back long and unsightly growth.

Turn your basket regularly for even growth.