WINTER IN BLOOM

Get creative and plant up a winter hanging basket to lift your spirits when temperatures dip

- MADISON MOULTON

STEPS

1 | Select a hanging basket that is the appropriate size for the number of plants you want to grow. It should have drainage holes and a hook or chain for hanging.

2 | Choose winter annuals that have similar light and water requirements to plant in the same container. Good options for winter hanging baskets include pansies, violas and lobelia.

3 | Fill the basket with good-quality potting soil, leaving enough space at the top for the plants. Press down gently to remove any air pockets.