14 inch hanging basket. ⢠Liner/moss. ⢠Compost. You will need: ⢠2 packs of plant bedding. ⢠A selection of pla
You will need: •
2 packs of plant bedding
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14 inch hanging basket
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A selection of plants
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Liner/moss
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Slow release feed (Miracle Gro) •
Compost
All of these products are available from your local B&Q store.
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What to do: 1. Place the liner or first layer of moss in the bottom of the basket. 2. Put the compost in the middle of the basket so it looks a bit like a cone. 3. Plant your first layer of bedding around the side of the basket. 4. Check the roots are white. This is the sign of a healthy plant. Plant the root first, being careful to knock and push the leaves secondly through the gaps. B&Q want Scout Groups to don their gardening gloves and set to work turning unused community space into a mind-blowing garden. Scout Community Week is all about making a positive and visible impact on your local area. What greater impact could there be than adding some colour to an unloved part of town? No community garden is complete without a hanging basket. But rather than buy them from your local garden centre, making your own is surprisingly easy.
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5. Place the next layer of liner/moss on top of the first one and plant another layer of plants, being careful not to plant directly on top of the first ones. 6. Repeat for the next layer of your basket. You should have saved your most eye catching plants until last. Plant these at 45 degree angles. 7. For the final ‘Wow’ factor, plant a ‘statement plant’ right on the top. An Osteo, Spermum or Geranium would work. 8. Put 4/5 Miracle Gro slow release tablets into the compost. This will ensure your plants thrive. 9. Place the basket on the floor, give it a thorough soaking and leave over night. Repeat this the next day. 10. Hang your basket and enjoy.
More Info: For more Scout Community week ideas and resources visit http://members.scouts.org.uk/communityweek
