• A basket - they come in may different varieties these day's - the choice is yours. Make sure it either has a plastic liner inside or you'll have to purchase a separate liner to enable to the soil to maintain moisture.
• Plants - a good idea is to get inspiration from the hanging baskets available at the garden centre. When choosing, check the height and spread of the plants, to make sure they will suit. (Most labels will say - 'ideal for baskets'.)
• Compost - A wide selection available, check that the bag says suitable for hanging baskets.
• Water

The Basket - Choice of basket is up to you. The variety and choice at the moment at garden centres is really good.

The Plants - Choose a selection of plants that have a good colour theme. Also check size and spread of plants - just to make sure one won't dominate the rest of the plants.

The plants - Although it is only the start of spring, there is a great choice of different colours on offer. The primrose, heathers and mini daffodils are a popular choice.

The Liner - Line your basket with a special liner. You can buy these separately at the garden centre, or most baskets now contain one already. If it's plastic, like shown, place holes in the liner, to allow the water to drain through.

Compost - There is a huge variety of compost available, with some appearing in the local supermarket. Chose one that specifically suitable for hanging baskets.

Planting - Take the plant out of its pot. If it doesn't come easily, water the pot and try again.

Tease the roots - You want to encourage the plant to settle in the basket. To help your plant, just tease a few roots gently.

The Final Planting - Once you have planted all your plants. Give the basket a good water.

After Care - Keep your hanging basket well watered. This may mean checking the soil moisture every day. Remove any flower heads that are passed their best.

After care - Liquid feed once a fortnight.

Sit back and enjoy your work.