Hanging flower pots: how to choose and hang?

For the convenient placement of plants at home and outside, various structures and containers are used. Hanging flower pots make it possible to organize a miniature garden in a limited area.

Dry and warm air always rises, due to which flower arrangements in hanging pots need more water. This is especially true for the warm season.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the amount of watering, otherwise the water will flow from the pot to the floor, unless additional protection is provided. Moisture will damage the wood flooring. It is recommended to stir the pots in the part of the house where the tiles are laid.

If you place a container with a flower in a hanging pot, then it is advisable to fill the free space between them with moistened peat. Natural material is much lighter than peat mixed with soil - due to this, the load on the suspension element is reduced.

Many people place dense polyethylene at the bottom of the baskets so that excess water does not fall on the floor after watering, but this can damage the normal development of plants. It is best to use waterproof containers.

When placing flowers, it is worth considering not only the visual component, but also the comfort of the plants. They need adequate lighting and normal temperature.

The main plus of hanging pots is free movement. If desired, you can fix the container at any height and in any place. Professional designers create original and inimitable "living" compositions that attract the attention of any housewife.

Some plant species are difficult to grow in conventional stationary pots. Typically, these are curly varieties and flowers with long branches and lush color. The free space around will allow the plant to develop without constraint.

Thanks to easy transportation, even the most capricious crops can be grown, choosing the optimal conditions for them. It also allows you to adjust the degree of illumination and temperature.

As practice shows, flowers in hanging pots are attacked by harmful insects, they also often get sick. Weeds are rarely seen.

Hanging pots are more expensive than standard models that are placed on horizontal surfaces.

• Balcony or loggia. A bright and spacious room is perfect for decorating a hanging garden or placing several plants.

• Veranda and gazebo. If you plan to place flowers outdoors, then it is better to use hanging pots to decorate these objects.

• Porch and along the steps. Fresh flowers will transform the look of your home.

• Window. This option is most often used on the basis of apartments, since window openings are the only sources of natural light.

• You can attach the pot using a special plastic tripod. It is sold with a container made of the same material.

• A more durable and reliable option is a metal chain. It is perfect for large and heavy pots.

• On sale you can find models with a suspension placed in the center.

• The pot can be hung on a string.Using the macrame technique, craftsmen create attractive planters.

To make the right choice in the store, you need to know how the models differ from each other.

All flower pots are divided into two groups depending on the installation option:

• for placement on the street;

• for indoor installation.

The first option is more durable, reliable and wear-resistant. It should tolerate negative external factors such as wind, direct sunlight, and a sharp change in temperature without any problems.

When choosing, be sure to check if there are holes in the bottom of the pot, otherwise water will accumulate in the ground, which will lead to rotting of the root system and death of the plant.

The last thing to look out for is color and shape. Square containers in a bright color are great for evergreen species and plants without buds.

Each material used to make pots has certain characteristics.

• Plastic. The lightest and most affordable models are made of plastic, but they cannot boast of excellent wear resistance.

• Ceramics. This material looks great and will be an excellent decoration for a house or a local area, however, products made from it weigh a lot and are more expensive than others.

• Glass. Glass models attract with their elegance, but they are very fragile.

• Wood. Natural pots will fit perfectly into the country style, but they are not as durable as other types.

See the video below for a master class on making a false pot.