7 Reasons Why People Grow Hanging Baskets

Hanging Baskets are a traditional way to display flowers and have never been so popular

. There are over 20 million hanging baskets grown in the UK alone each year.

This article looks at why hanging baskets are so popular and provides 7 reasons why people grow them.

(1) Create an all year round display

Whilst hanging baskets are mainly popular for growing bright coloured flowers in the spring and summer they can be used to display all year round. Clever use of ivy and pansies can create beautiful winter displays whilst the choice of surfinia, lobelia, geraniums, begonias, nasturtiums and impatiens ensure never ending variations for summer baskets.

(2) Use space efficiently in an urban garden

Hanging baskets can be hung from walls, fences, trees or stood on a border hook. For anyone in a townhouse or flat in a city they are an ideal and easy way to introduce some colour without needing to use up much space. They can be easily moved or disposed of as required too.

(3) Grow fruit or herbs

Growing fruit such as strawberries or herbs such as basil, sage, parsley or rosemary is becoming much more popular. Linked to the trend for growing your own vegetables using a hanging basket is a novel way to create something that looks pleasant, smells nice and can also be harvested for food at the end of the season.

(4) Improve your home for sale

Hanging baskets are an easy and instant way to smarten up your house and make it feel more welcoming. Estate agents will often talk about "kerb appeal" when looking at a new house. There are not many things that are more cost effective than using hanging baskets to brighten up your property.

(5) Promote your business

Many businesses use hanging baskets to promote their business. Pubs, restaurants and hotels are an obvious place where this happens. Some pubs theme their baskets in with their own colour scheme or perhaps with a local football team. There have even been a number of world records set for growing hanging baskets to generate press interest for businesses. This includes a hotel in London which set a new record in 2009 for growing a 20ft hanging basket.

(6) Support butterflies and bees

The natural habitat of butterflies and bees is under pressure and hanging baskets can increase the number of flowers and plants to support them in and around the garden.

(7) Create a theme for a special event

As hanging baskets can be placed easily in different locations they are ideal for special events. The Wimbledon Tennis tournament runs for 2 weeks each year and features specially grown hanging baskets in the corporate colours of purple, white and green.

In summary, the popularity of hanging baskets is increasing each year and so is the variety of flowers, frames and brackets being used. We have provided 7 reasons why people grow hanging baskets but I am sure there are many more!

by: Simon Andrews

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