Hanging baskets can be a floating garden throughout the season

As May draws to a close, it feels summer is arriving. Daylight stretches well into the evening, temperatures are on the rise, and the soil is warm—ideal conditions for getting out into the garden.

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Now is the perfect time to plant summer bedding in most areas, as the risk of frost is largely behind us. But keep an eye on local forecasts; if night temperatures are expected to drop below 7°C, tender plants may still suffer.

In those cases, protect your plants overnight with horticultural fleece, hessian or even a light sheet.

Hanging baskets are a fantastic way to add instant impact and vibrant colour, especially in smaller outdoor spaces like balconies, porches, and patios. With the right plants and a little care, your hanging basket can become a miniature floating garden that blooms all summer long.