Hanging baskets

A small porch can be one of the most charming parts of a home, but it is also one of the easiest to overwhelm. Add a hanging basket that is too large and suddenly the space feels cramped, the door is awkward to open, and your lovely floral display becomes something you have to dodge … Read more

If you love the idea of a beautiful hanging basket that reflects the changing seasons, but you’d rather not buy a brand new one four times a year, there’s a much smarter way to do it. With a single, well-made artificial basket as your foundation, you can refresh the look in minutes simply by swapping … Read more

Mixing artificial flowers into a real hanging basket is one of the easiest ways to enjoy fuller, more colourful displays without the daily watering and constant deadheading. A few well-placed faux stems can fill gaps, add instant colour and keep a basket looking lush even when your living plants are between flushes. The trick is … Read more

Hanging baskets are one of the simplest ways to add colour at eye level, brightening up walls, porches, fences and patios. But if you’ve ever struggled with daily watering, drooping blooms by August, or baskets that look tired before the season is over, you’ll know they can also be hard work. There’s a clever middle … Read more

A welcoming porch doesn’t need a dozen plants, a watering can on permanent standby or hours of weekend fuss. With just three carefully chosen pieces – one artificial hanging basket and two pots – you can create a front-door display that looks full, intentional and beautifully balanced all year round. This simple three-piece formula is … Read more

Narrow passageways and alley gardens are some of the trickiest spaces to brighten up. There is rarely much floor space, the light is often poor, and anything you hang has to earn its place without snagging coats, shoulders or shopping bags as you squeeze past. If you have ever planted up a real hanging basket … Read more

Your front door is the first thing visitors notice, and a pair of well-chosen hanging baskets either side can transform an ordinary entrance into something genuinely welcoming. The trick lies in matching your baskets to the colour of your door, so the whole display feels intentional rather than accidental. Artificial hanging baskets make this easier … Read more

It’s one of the most common questions we hear from people who are sprucing up the front of their home or business: how many hanging baskets do I actually need? It sounds like a simple thing to work out, but get the number wrong and the effect can be disappointing. Too few baskets and your … Read more

Coastal gardens have a charm all of their own, but anyone who has tried to keep traditional hanging baskets thriving by the sea will know the challenges. Salt-laden winds, sudden gusts and bright, unrelenting sunshine can leave real flowers looking battered and tired within days. Artificial hanging baskets offer a wonderfully practical answer, giving you … Read more

There is a real knack to making an artificial hanging basket look as though it has been growing happily for weeks, rather than assembled in five minutes and hung on a hook. The difference usually comes down to a handful of small details: hiding the liner, varying the heights of your stems, mixing trailing and … Read more