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Slugs have been a big problem this year in the UK because we have had a lot of rain and they love the damp. Hopefully they haven't managed to reach your hanging basket! I like environmentally friendly controls such as wool pellets or copper around your plants.

I am so glad to hear that. It's easy when you know how!

Thank you very much. I love pizza as well as flowers!

You just need to do the same. In some ways plastic baskets in summer are better because the water does not evaporate through the sides. However if you are in the UK you will be likely to be using peat free compost. I have made another video about how to use peat free. There is a risk in a container with no holes at the bottom that the water sits and creates a 'soggy bottom'! Follow my tips on how to check for that. If the base stays wet the roots will rot and the plants won't thrive. I hope this helps.

Yes I do that if it is for a pub or hotel where their baskets are often up high. Customers have a different view of the bottom of the basket so it means they can appreciate the flowers more. If you are going to do that though you need to make sure that the basket is big enough. I would recommend at least a 16" basket, otherwise there is not enough compost to sustain the flowers on top and the underplanting. I hope that helps.

I look forward to that. Thank you.

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. I imagine the temperatures might be different for you so I wonder if you use different plants?

I am so glad. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂

Good question. There is a bit of room for them to grow but they will only be growing for a few months over summer. Once they have grown into the space these 'summer bedding plants' will put all their energy into flowering prolifically. Then once there is a frost they will die (so there is no need for more space to grow).

Thank you for your comment Nadine. It is good to know that it is helpful. I wish you every happiness with your Nordman fir. I find I get very attached to our trees. 🙂

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you so much for taking time to comment. Only the hawthorn has pink tinted flowers. The blackthorn flowers are always white. Thank you for watching. These two flowers have special significance to me because they seemed to help me when I had breast cancer last year. I have written a blog all about it and about flower essences. The link is here just in case you might want to read it. ruthgoudy.com/my-experience-with-flower-essences/

I have tried the red nettle but not the white. It tasted a little bitter to me. Do you put it with something else to sweeten it? Thank you.

Glad it was helpful! It is one of the most commonly asked questions at the nursery. We all need a splash of colour at the front door but we are often short on time.

Glad it helped

Sounds great! I have kept mine but our garden is quite sunny so sometimes it dries out a bit. I shall have to be more diligent!

My pleasure 😊 I love the spring.

Thank you so much. Actually I created this for one of my best friend's mums. I will have to ask her.

Glad it was helpful. 🙂

Glad you liked it.

Thank you for letting me know.

Totally, especially with peat free. It will take more watering and feeding these days. But it is good to look after the planet.

Thank you Kim. I remember you well. I hope you are doing OK and finished your course? I am in the throes of wreath making at the moment so the hands are suffering from prickly holly!

Thank you. I will try and find out for you.

@@theflowerwriter Thanks! Great video too :) !

Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you found the plant lists helpful.

Thank you. I love the summer bedding. They are so bright and beautiful.

Great. I am sure yours will look lovely. :-)

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you!

Hi there! I think that most garden centres here in the UK stock this type of basket. To be honest, just plant in a basket that you like. It is your chance to choose what you like the look of. The most important thing is not to use one that is too small.

Yes, this is for a mixed basket. In the UK I have always found that they are OK in moderation. If you are planting in hot, bright sunny conditions I would suggest geraniums. They are the most forgiving. I have made a video all about a shade hanging basket and talk about using non-stop and illumination begonias there. Thank you very much for your comments. :-)

I like the edible ones too!

How lovely to be reaching out to people so far away from me.

Hi, if I did use a 12 inch hanging basket for a summer display do I use 3 trailing plants round the basket, upright in the middle and 3 uprights as the fillers? Loved watching this video, some really good advice, thank you x

Thank you. I really enjoy doing baskets and I hope you do too.

@@tinarichardson5107 yes that is exactly what I would do. However as the season goes on and if you are planting late May early June you might find that the plants in the garden centre have grown bigger so you might not need so many. Just go with the flow! They flowers always look gorgeous.

Thank you Ruth for your reply, your video is amazing x

Yes the one at 3.04 that cc calls “Alyssa macchia”

Lysimachia :-)

Thank you

Thank you very much!

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment.

Thank you. :-)

Thank you. I never tire of making and refreshing fairy gardens.

Thank you Sal! There is so much about holly - a truly magical plant!