How do I hang up a hanging basket?

JoanneC_2

Hi Guys, I know this probably seems like a silly question but I've just moved into my first house (have always lived in flats!!) so have no experience with plants and gardens.....how do I hang a hanging basket? I was given a pre planted hanging basket and a wall bracket as a moving in present but I'm not sure how to attach it to the wall. There is no woodwork so it would have to be fixed to a wall. What kind of screws do I need? Do I need to use rawplugs? And how often does it need watered? Any advice much appreciated - thanks.

fraoch

I hung my baskets for the fist time this summer. I used a drill to drill into the brick after first marking the brick through the holes in the bracket with a permanent marker. I used rawplugs for the second one, but broke chopsticks and used that for the first as I didn't have rawplugs. I used about an inch and a half screws. I just check how dry the soil is daily as this rain has been doing a good job. I hope this makes sense and helps.

Shogunladyuk

Hi Joanne...It would make the basket far more secure if you use rawlplugs...As to size?...that kind of depends on what size the basket is... a 14-16" basket is going to need bigger screws ( and plugs) than say a 10-12" basket because it`s going to be heavier...you`ll also need the appropriate size masonary drill bit.Perhaps some of the fellas on here will be able to give you more of an idea once they know the size of the basket.As for watering, I do mine at least twice a day, more so in really hot or windy weather.HTH
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JoanneC_2

Thanks guys, I have a drill and a masonry bit but only short screws and no rawplugs so will have to go down to the hardware store. I'll measure the basket before I go and hopefully the shop owner can advise me on length of screws required. Thanks for the advice - thought it would be more complicated than that! So now quite confident that I'll manage!