Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on September 04, 2015: Sally, congrats on HOTD for a wonderful hub on hanging baskets. The plants came from the same place and also a few from a local supermarket which sold inexpensive herbs and veg plants. It should ideally be placed in balconies or near windows for proper air and sunlight.Get the details for this hanging planter at Hell Natural It makes the process quick and easy but a sewing machine can be substituted and the seams can be zig-zagged to make a neat edge. Folded it in half to make a triangle. You can make a simple liner with bag plastic bags. $13.99 $ 13. The brown paper pattern should be placed on the fold. To create a hanging display, all you need is a large wire basket, enough sphagnum moss to fill it, a piece of flyscreen or plastic, plus premium potting mix and flowering annuals. I love these baskets which are currently filled with winter flowering pansies. Necessity sometimes requires a little bit of invention. Your comment is appreciated and so too is the thumbs up up up. Already a Member? Neat idea! Already a Member but The young greens and cilantro look like they are just right to join some friends for a majorly healthy salad. 8 x 18" Hanging Basket Liner Green Jute Fibre Planter 45cm Natural Flower. Not only do these robust inserts keep water in, but they protect plants from the wind, which often dries out the soil. Ruler – To align the guide lines with the center of the coconut fiber liner. It sure can come in handy, just like that thick old woolen jumper. Winter decided to give us a miss and now the daffodils have decided to open. I love the detail and the hanging baskets look so cute! These will definitely survive in the baskets and will add a little color to the basket and to my salads. Basket Liners. Very useful and helpful and just what I like in a hub! Mary Hyatt from Florida on April 28, 2015: I love this idea! I appreciate your stopping by to comment, thank you so much for the well wishes. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on May 15, 2015: Glad you liked it. Thelma Alberts from Germany and Philippines on April 27, 2015: Wow! This adds a little bit of fun and originality to the liners. Thanks for stopping by. I can't wait for my baskets to show me the fruits of all my labor. I have 15 baskets to line and at a cost of £2 per liner, this is far too expensive a … This is my second year with this same basket and its repurposed liner. Will be sharing this far and wide. I love spring, it such an exciting time in the garden. You spent a lot of time with this , and it shows. If you’re using a coco-fibre basket liner, simply make slits in it with a utility knife and then insert the plants. I am delighted with my baskt liners. They are the small trailing tomatoes which work so well in salads. Stephanie Bradberry from New Jersey on April 27, 2015: This is a really cool idea. At MOTHER EARTH NEWS for 50 years and counting, we are dedicated to conserving our planet's natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. Congratulations! ocfireflies from North Carolina on September 10, 2015: You never cease to amaze me my friend. No wonder it has been the editor's choice. They produce an awesome result. on April 27, 2015: Sally - This hub is awesome. Place on the fold when cutting. It is much appreciated. Hi, thanks for stopping by. Sew one edge together. I will post a few more photos then. $14.99 $ 14. Fold over 1 inch on both sides of the paper pattern. 99 $15.99 $15.99. Praise indeed! I am so glad that you always take the time to visit my projects and make comments as delicious as this one.. John Hansen from Queensland Australia on April 28, 2015: What a great idea Sally. I love the three-dimensional look one gets with baskets, especially in a small area as I have. I won't tell your secrets!! Thanks for taking the time to stop by to comment. Thanks so much for all the beautiful photos. Jill Spencer from United States on September 04, 2015: What a wonderful idea-- and your finish products look so neat and lovely! Thanks for the vote up, useful and awesome, your visit is valued and appreciated. This is just awesome DIY. I love recycling and using an old jumper in this fashion (excuse the pun!!) Thank you for the share, it is much appreciated. YINUODAY 2 Pack Coconut Planter Liners, Replacement Hanging Basket Liners Round Coconut Coir Fiber Liner for Indoor Outdoor Garden Planter Flower 8/10/12/14 inch. I love it, I am thrilled with how the plants are growing in the baskets. Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on February 24, 2016: Thank you, the time is fast approaching and like you, I can't wait to top up my own baskets with fresh soil and new plants. I love the idea of recycling objects. I haven't seen them yet. I would go for nice thick ones if you can. Thank you so much for your very kind comment. Nov 8, 2016 - Do it yourself decorating ideas, how to instructions for projects, before and after transformations, gardening, sewing and crafts More information diy Design Fanatic: How To Make A Liner For A Basket Congratulations on your well deserved accolade! Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on May 07, 2015: You are so right. Mary Hyatt from Florida on September 04, 2015: I read and appreciated this Hub before, but wanted to revisit it and to say congrats on HOTD! This one is very marvelous work and rightly deserved the award. I hope your baskets will give you as much pleasure as ours continue to do. I never would have thought of it. I'm all for that. You should then pierce several holes in the plastic liner to allow for drainage. Use your fingers to enlarge the hole slightly and then push the roots through the hole and backfill with potting soil. Using old shrunken woolen sweaters or jumpers and giving them new life in this manner is great! Thank you so much for the pin and the wonderful review of my article. I love these cone shaped hanging baskets and using old woollen sweaters as liners is such an innovative idea. Start at the bottom and work up the full height of the hanging basket. I don't think it would matter what you used - being in a high wind area you are somewhat shovelling the proverbial up hill. I need to apply a little more diligence to the idea. That is very sweet of you, thank you so much. Answer: I see no reason why you cannot if the sleeves of the sweater are large enough to incorporate your basket otherwise you could try using the front and back of the sweater, just sew the pieces together using a stretch stitch on a sewing machine. I am going to do this asap. I will never again look at a shrunken jumper without considering this alternative use:) I particularly liked the way the wool allowed one to poke one's fingers into the holes and stretch the wool just enough to push the roots through. Select Your Cookie Preferences. Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on April 27, 2015: If I had your gift of the gab I would write more humor! I have also planted a few strawberries for a little more interest. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I must say they look beautiful. This is done to ensure that the woolen jumper will fit snugly into the hanging basket when it is sewn on. Cut small holes into the fabric and then into the bubble-wrap with sharp scissors. I do love the way that they allow one to add height and depth tp a garden. I even used parts of the jumper which had openings such as the one shown here. I hope your day will be a wonderful one. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on April 28, 2015: Well now this is certainly an original and innovative way to make up a hanging basket! Look our for some well-shrunken jumpers, use the ones which you thought you would never wear again because they shrank in the washing machine. Sandwiched between layers of natural coir fiber is a water-retaining liner made of 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. I have lots of moss in my yard so often use that to line wire baskets with. Wonder if tomatoes would grow in one of these hanging baskets? Glad you liked this one and thank you for the vote up. I do think I will be giving this a try too. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. Use large stitches to neatly encase the metal bars using the woolen jersery fabric as shown. It is just so simple. If you decide to plant flowers which hang over the sides, fill the container and then plant the flowers. What a clever and delightful idea! Good choices for hanging basket plants are silver licorice (heliochrysum petiolare), ivy, trailing lobelia, sweet alyssum, the tapiens series of verbena, trailing petunias such as supertunias and surfinias, hanging begonias, trailing fuchsias, diascia, nemesia, calibrachoa million bells, bacopa, and impatiens. Spring will be here before long and I'm going to make this clever recycling project. It has a plastic liner that is covered on top and bottom with coco fibers. Place a thick woolen Jumper onto a flat surface with right sides together and then put the pattern down onto it. After turning the bag inside out, I cut a circle appropriately sized to my hanging basket and used this heavy plastic to line it. MsDora, I finally did it, a project which ticks the right box for you. I will certainly add it to my gardening repertoire. Cut off the bottom of the bubble-wrap liner as shown. Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on April 29, 2015: Thank you so much! Thanks for stopping by, your visit is appreciated as always. Growing hanging baskets and the creation of hanging baskets is a Great British tradition that many keen gardeners do religiously every year. I hope you have fun making these hanging basket liners. I planted a few strawberry plants in the salad basket but I do intend to make a strawberry basket. My strawberries are flourishing and have begun flowering. . These baskets have been a wonderful addition to our tiny garden this year. I'm all for recycling and I'll share this with plenty of folks out there. Basket Liners Home Flowers Do It Yourself Crafts Garden Spaces Hanging Baskets Potted Plants Container Gardening Easy Crafts Projects. A cone of brown paper inside the metal hanging basket, The flattened cone of paper will become the pattern for this project. Every year I fill my hanging baskets with peat moss. This inexpensive hanging basket liner will keep your plants in place and moist. Our fiberglass inserts do their part in keeping your soil moist for longer, as they prevent water from dissipating. account? Attach the bottom of the woolen liner to the point of the wire basket. Angels are headed your way. Thank you, Sally! My baskets have certainly stood the test of time and are about to be filled again with new plants for the spring. I appreciate the visit, vote up and comment. Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on September 04, 2015: What a great idea! Folded it over again and cut off the odd end. The linings have lasted well and this year we even had a little Jenny Wren decide to make her nest in one of the holes. Clear and easy to follow instructions and pic too. Congrats on your Hub of the Day award for a unique project post! Now I have a circle to start my liner. https://www.pinterest.com/konagirl/the-garden-cont... Plants (a mixture of salad plants, flowers, and strawberry plants), Roll a piece of brown paper into a cone shape and insert it into the hanging basket. I really admire creative people, but you seem to simply wave your hand and things appear. American_Choices from USA on April 29, 2015: Sally Gulbrandsen (author) from Norfolk on April 28, 2015: Great! Coconut Fiber Hanging Basket Liner – I have a 14″ diameter hanging basket so I bought a 22 1/2″ diameter liner. Always look for plants which have not been in their containers for so that they have less chance of having become pot bound. Step 1: Take all measurements from the outside of the basket because it will give you a bit of wiggle room and- most importantly- it’s just easier. Otherwise, water will pool in your hanging basket and cause damage to the roots. You're not really from this planet, are you?? First, measure your basket using a flexible measuring tape. Canadian subscriptions: 1 year (includes postage & GST). Well done you, I love it and will definitely remember and use going forward! Tomatoes and Strawberries for a salad garden. :). I also love a bargain and turning a bargain into a real success story is so satisfying. Fold over both edges of the pattern. Glad you liked this idea. Since hanging basket liners are usually porous, though, it means that hanging baskets will dry out quickly. It is appreciated. Thank you so much for the visit and your very kind words. Overlock the top opening of the basket liner. I never get tired of you telling me how clever I am:) I loved doing this project. Very sweet of you to stop by. Pinned to diy. Measure from the top of the basket down to the middle of the bottom of the basket, on the outside. You can make an efficient, white hanging basket liner that costs next to nothing. Basket liners can bring an old wicker basket from drab to fab in an instant. 99. Most outlets stock liners to fit up to 40cm diameter hanging baskets but not bigger. Cut out a liner from Bubble-wrap. You really deserved this award for this Hub. The plants which I added to the hanging basket are doing very well in their jumper. A close up of a salad garden hanging basket. Canadian Subscribers - Click Here Fold both edges of the paper pattern (about an inch on each side to reduce the size of the pattern slightly. This would work great as an alternative for any type of coco liner baskets, including hanging baskets with liners, hanging deck railing planters, or replacing coco liners for window boxes. The strawberries have begun to bloom and the rest of the plants look very happy in their new sweaters. Amazon.co.uk: hanging basket liners. I loved making this project and I am sure you will too. 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