Hanging wall baskets are a stylish way to add some green and colour to many homes across Australia. They can display flowers and plants very smartly, turning any ordinary wall into a beautiful spectacle. Unfortunately, most homeowners make some grave mistakes in their care, leaving them with unhealthy plants and rendering any effort a total waste. This makes understanding the best practices for caring for them really helpful.
In this blog, let’s discuss five typical mistakes.
1. Overwatering
Overwatering is one of the greatest mistakes. Many people think watering frequently is the way to healthy plants, failing to understand that this is not the scenario in many cases. Overwatering subjects plant roots to drowning effects caused by pathogen rots and diseases. Always water if the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch to avoid this. Make sure your hanging baskets have enough drainage holes to let water out. This simple step can prevent waterlogging and thus maintain a healthy root system.
2. Underestimating Sunlight Needs
The second most typical mistake is not calculating hanging wall basket sunlight needs. Some plants need full sun, others moderate shade. You must choose plants based on the light where you will hang your baskets. Observe how the sun moves throughout the day, and therefore, if necessary, change the plant again to a better location.
3. Ignoring Fertilisation
Sometimes, homeowners even forget about fertilising hanging wall baskets. The little amounts of soil found in them can quickly deplete nutrients. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser bi-weekly during the growing period. It will provide essential nutrients to keep your plants vigorous and healthy. In addition, think about using organic fertilisers as a sustainable solution. It will improve and promote long-term growth in the soil.
4. Choosing the Wrong Plants
Repeating that classic mistake, the wrong plants are planted in your hanging wall baskets. Not all species of plants are adaptable to the close quarters and environmental conditions wall baskets bring. As you shop hanging wall baskets, be sure to choose compact plants that possess shallow root systems and match well with any microclimates the wall surface produces. Suitable plants to try this are petunias, fuchsias, and succulents. Mixing other types of plants can create amazing visual effects, but be sure to observe their differing care needs.
5. Neglecting Regular Maintenance
Neglect toward the plants will lead to poor health for the wall-hanging plants. Make a point to deadhead old flowers of the plants and trim back overgrown stems. Looking for pests and inspecting for disease is very important. Regular maintenance on wall baskets will keep them looking their best and keep problems with pests at bay. Just a few minutes a week is not too much to give to care for the plants. Those few minutes a week of thinning your plants will reward you with complete, thick flowers from your many baskets each week, each month, and each season.
Hanging wall baskets can be so rewarding, but be careful not to overindulge with these common errors. Proper care makes your hanging baskets a beautiful focal point in your outdoor space.
