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.
@nazsiddiqi38852 ай бұрын
My basket is really thriving after following your video. Very pretty.
@theflowerwriter2 ай бұрын
I am so glad to hear that. It's easy when you know how!
@DebsBennett-os9qo2 ай бұрын
Truly enjoyed this video. I luckily had purchased most of the suggestions, but loving the pizza method
@theflowerwriter2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I love pizza as well as flowers!
@simoncraigie18192 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ciaratrotman49733 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. How do I start if I have a plastic basket?
@theflowerwriter3 ай бұрын
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.
@sondragramse17703 ай бұрын
Have you ever cut holes (small) and have plants trail out of the bottom. I would sew up the hole loosely to prevent soul seepage. I saw that on another video
@theflowerwriter3 ай бұрын
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.
@nazsiddiqi38853 ай бұрын
I have watched many videos and I think yours is by far the best. Super helpful and I am off now to the garden centre with my list. I have around 10 baskets to plant. I will definitely be back to let you know how it went. Thx again.
@theflowerwriter3 ай бұрын
I look forward to that. Thank you.
@colleenmckinlay29163 ай бұрын
So many excellent suggestions for plants . Really enjoyed your video. The background music was lovely. Thank you for all the names…..and posting them. Excellent idea. Off to the garden shop with my list. Thank you from Vancouver Canada.👍🏻🥰💐🇨🇦
@carolynivanoff33753 ай бұрын
It was a pure pleasure watching your video from Quebec, Canada!!
@theflowerwriter3 ай бұрын
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?
@mamadab25633 ай бұрын
Thank you, just what I needed.
@theflowerwriter3 ай бұрын
I am so glad. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
@yayakanda19684 ай бұрын
Simple and easy to follow, thank you❤
@LizEudy5 ай бұрын
That is a really beautiful basket. I am just learning, but how can flowers that crowded with so little soil grow? It seems like they would need some room for the roots to go somewhere.
@theflowerwriter5 ай бұрын
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).
@nadinebm95137 ай бұрын
I just got a nordman fir today to plant in my garden. Have planted a Picea Glauca Pungens but it's very spiky. Thanks for the video, the Nordman is so elegant endeed!❤ Especially thanks for the"trimming the botom" I love them slimmer. 🤩 Happy New Year! 🌲🎁🎁❤
@theflowerwriter7 ай бұрын
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. 🙂
@geraldineriverRiverever11 ай бұрын
Dandelion is one of the Safest Medicinal plant, no worry if no overdose. Its properties are indeed Beneficial, since "pissenlit" or "piss-a-bed" Cleanse the Root of our body system : not only the Kidneys but the Liver. Which is rare to do both. Liver & Kidneys are one of the 5 emonctories that are Vitally detoxifying, purging and flushing out everything that enters our bodies yet shouldn't stay in for our balanced health. Dandelion alongside Burdock, Milk's thistle, Nettle among are everything but "bad weed"....easily growing everywhere, very flexible in being invasive is indeed a gift : not only for us but also the Soil, so All Life then. Its nutritional richness provide such Vital resources : " best weed" ! At least 2 cures per year to Cleanse & Restore both Kidneys & Liver should be done. Of course be very careful as plants can kill as much as heal....but Dandelion is very Safe : roots, flowers and leaves. Well done Nature ! Time to listen to our bodies...Ground, vitally ground for energies from head to toes to calmly flow while far more. And make a wishful wish....
@sarahyarrington6106 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the first foliage plant?
@Rapid_GT Жыл бұрын
A great video cheers
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@danielfagan5429 Жыл бұрын
really wonderful Video Ruth , really enjoyed that , can they both flower pink?
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
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/
@washakiecountyconservation2989 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Do you know if the Red and White nettles are also used in teas?
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
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.
@chantelle7369 Жыл бұрын
Great video and really great tips and advice thanks. 👍
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
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.
@karengreen256 Жыл бұрын
Thanks that was so useful 👍
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@muschio7 Жыл бұрын
Stunning! Thank you for the inspiration. I just started to grow ornamentals on my balcony and I love the white basket. I will try to recreate something like that :) Kind Regards :)
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
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!
@muschio7 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Thank you for sharing :)
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊 I love the spring.
@belindajohnson4500 Жыл бұрын
I love your raised bed. Do you have a picture of the space? I would love to see it.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Actually I created this for one of my best friend's mums. I will have to ask her.
@aliceheidecker1853 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. 🙂
@rufaiwaheed Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@glyn2370 Жыл бұрын
It would be better to listen to you without the background music.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know.
@glgardener4972 Жыл бұрын
Lovely. I am going to purchase larger hanging baskets this year. The smaller ones do not have enough soil in them to keep them going. Lovely arrangement and flowers.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Totally, especially with peat free. It will take more watering and feeding these days. But it is good to look after the planet.
@KimChild-he8je Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ruth! Met you this year ar Saskias course, great video!!
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
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!
@proclaimingchrist8454 Жыл бұрын
Do you know the name of the background music? Very relaxing.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will try and find out for you.
@proclaimingchrist8454 Жыл бұрын
@@theflowerwriter Thanks! Great video too :) !
@christinamendoza74742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I loved how you provided plant lists for your beautiful selection and the music was nice too. I'm now ready to head to my neighborhood garden center.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you found the plant lists helpful.
@sauvageaux2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@kathyhelmold73582 жыл бұрын
I love the beautiful flowers you chose for this basket!
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I love the summer bedding. They are so bright and beautiful.
@suefox21632 жыл бұрын
Thank you for really helpful advice.... Am ready to go now..
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
Great. I am sure yours will look lovely. :-)
@sundarsundar96062 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation !!! Thank you !!
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mayarada20592 жыл бұрын
Absolutely really nice one
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@coolsuly53652 жыл бұрын
Hello Ruth, where can I find that kind of hanging baskets ? thanks
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
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.
@joeygagliardi73802 жыл бұрын
Awesome,, however Begonias do not like the sun,, as all the other varieties do. We have no luck with Begoniiias in the sun,, Ever. Thanks for the Great Video. here in 2021
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
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. :-)
@robertluo34102 жыл бұрын
What a delicious pizza! ❤️
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
I like the edible ones too!
@emzsantillan12073 жыл бұрын
Watching..philippines☘️🌿🌱💚
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
How lovely to be reaching out to people so far away from me.
@sc40713 жыл бұрын
I am new to gardening. So this was a perfect introduction. Thank you
@tinarichardson51072 жыл бұрын
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
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really enjoy doing baskets and I hope you do too.
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@tinarichardson51072 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruth for your reply, your video is amazing x
@B_Sue_E3 жыл бұрын
Could you please spell the little yellow trailing plant so I can look for it at our nearby nursery ...the basket is lovely☺️
@lukeluke94563 жыл бұрын
Yes the one at 3.04 that cc calls “Alyssa macchia”
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Lysimachia :-)
@westlondongardener44763 жыл бұрын
Hi Ruth...l loved this video...new subscriber...lets support 🤗
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@evangchr3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I really enjoyed the arrangement. Great choice of background music as well.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@betsyvanweerdhuizen53163 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. This is a beautiful inspiration for my baskets this spring. Thank you.
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment.
@sal15634 жыл бұрын
So much fantastic advice!!! <3
@theflowerwriter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. :-)
@sal15634 жыл бұрын
It would be lovely to see the progress of this pretty basket in a month or so's time :)
@claircooper5454 жыл бұрын
So cute!
@theflowerwriter Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I never tire of making and refreshing fairy gardens.
@fionalindgren63354 жыл бұрын
So lovely to watch!
@sal15634 жыл бұрын
really interesting - there are lots of facts that I didn't know about Holly! :D
@theflowerwriter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sal! There is so much about holly - a truly magical plant!