are artificial hanging baskets naff?

tingly

are they naff in a garden, and if not, where can i buy some nice ones cheaply?

SEE

tingly wrote: »

are they naff in a garden, and if not, where can i buy some nice ones cheaply?

Yes, definately naff:D But, it's personal preference:p Sow mixed lettuce seed in the basket instead:o

tingly

seriously, lettuce in a basket? surely this wont look very ornamental or colourful?
ive got a great big back garden , 1/3 acre plus, and not very green fingered. Hence i wasnt sure of the naffness of baskets!!( my friend smirked when she saw 2 fake 4ft blossom trees i placed to hide two drains!!)
i do like a bit of colour but dont want to waste loads of money each yr on a basket.

ps-

SEE

tingly wrote: »

seriously, lettuce in a basket? surely this wont look very ornamental or colourful?
ive got a great big back garden , 1/3 acre plus, and not very green fingered. Hence i wasnt sure of the naffness of baskets!!( my friend smirked when she saw 2 fake 4ft blossom trees i placed to hide two drains!!)
i do like a bit of colour but dont want to waste loads of money each yr on a basket.

ps-

Mixed leaf lettuce is very colourful, and tasty:D Your drain problem could be solved by going to Lidle when they have shrub and tree offers. I got a Kiwi and a fig for £2.49 each, and they are growing beautifully, but to be honest, with a 1/3rd of an acre, how many foots and inches is that?:D You should have a paradise on earth:pI note you live in the Midlands, do you need a gardener? Lol

tingly

yes i live in nottingham, and most definetley need a gardener, however lack of pennies prevent ( hence plastic trees) Thanks for the tips on the trees and the baskets, most kind of you.

jaquivander

Don't bother with the artificial ones, Just found the best (and most economical) hanging basket system. Actually found the at an RHS show but these look just the same. http://www.ferndale-lodge.co.uk/pd_MH1073.htm they will last for years and planting out a basket takes 1/3 of the time plus the best point , only seem to need watering about once a week (keeps moisture in ) Takes less plants too. A professional gardener friend of mine has used them for the first time this year too, he is over the moon with themI have no affiliation with the makers or retailers but wish I had shares in 'em!

olly300

tingly wrote: »

yes i live in nottingham, and most definetley need a gardener, however lack of pennies prevent ( hence plastic trees) Thanks for the tips on the trees and the baskets, most kind of you.

Plastic plants are actually more expensive and horrible looking compared to real plants.

There are lots of threads on how you can get cheap or free plants.

I personally grow a lot of plants from seed or get offers from my local green grocer.

BTW wilkinsons has a half price seed sale and lidl sells cheap seeds.

surreysaver

I know someone who watered artificial hanging baskets until he was told they didn't need to be watered...

tanith

I had a friend with artificial trees and shrubs and amazingly they blossomed all through the winter ... I did tell her in the end how rediculous they looked :rotfl: Imagine Fushcias flowering in January....

noonesperfect

I can't remember how much they are, but Aldi are doing a special on planted-up hanging baskets today. Google the website it will give you an idea of whats on offer. HTH

tingly

Thankyou all so much for your advice-- the plastic plants are out then!! I am investigating aldis, and jacquivanders suggestion .

ps, tanith, i have decided i have absolutely no taste or style whatsoever, cos the idea of plastic fuschias in january really make me think--ooh, how tropical!!!!!!!!!

thanks for all you help