1
Check that the basket has a good
number of drainage holes in the base
and sides—a skewer pushed through
the liner several times from the outside
will help. Partially fill with top-quality
fresh potting soil and gently firm.
PLANTING AN HERB
HANGING BASKET
Edible and aromatic herbs can look spectacular in
a hanging basket that is planted with a range of
leaf colors and textures. Hang it near the kitchen
or grill for tempting smells and a readily accessible
herb garden.
YOU WILL NEED
• herbs, e.g., basil, silver thyme,
chives
• hanging basket, hook, and liner
• potting soil
• small hand trowel
• skewers
• watering can
SEE ALSO
• AN HERB GARDEN >> 204/205
• GROW HERB CUTTINGS >> 210/213
HERB NEIGHBORS
With limited space, choose herbs
for your hanging basket that you
are most likely to use or enjoy for
their taste or aroma. For example,
try tarragon, chives, and oregano.
Avoid large, woody herbs such
as bay and rosemary.
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3
Add more fresh potting soil
around the roots, gently firming
down in stages, until the herbs are
at the same planting level as in their
pots. Trim back any damaged stems
or bruised leaves and use in cooking.
4
Water your basket well before
hanging it, and check that excess
moisture drains away. Choose a sunny
spot. Select a robust hook and hang
carefully as large baskets can be very
heavy, especially when wet.
Silver-
leaved
foliage
adds
contrast
2
Carefully remove the plants from
their pots and if the roots are
congested, gently tease them out
a little. Arrange and space out the
hardy herbs first, filling larger gaps
with tender herbs such as basil.
Break up soil
with your hands
if it is lumpy
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