Wallin Farms
Greenhouses & Nursery
Growers of annuals

Hanging Basket Care

Watering
    Most 10" to 12" baskets will need watering at least once per day
     If they are placed in a hot or windy location, you need to water twice per day

    TIP:    Our baskets are planted using soil-less mix, so when they dry out, the water will run straight
                through the basket.  When this happens, you need to fill the basket two times with water, then
                wait 30 minutes and repeat watering.

Fertilizing
    We find that baskets bloom more consistently when they are fertilized with our FREE liquid fertilizer
     You should use our FREE fertilizer each time you water by mixing 2 Tablespoons of fertilizer with one
            gallon of water
     You can also use the fertilizer straight in a water hose fertilizing bottle that will meter the fertilizer at
            the correct dosage

    TIP:    Get your FREE fertilizer by bringing your own container to fill when you pick up your
                beautiful Wallin Farms Hanging Basket

Draining
    After it rains, tip your basket and drain excess water from the hidden reservoir
            this keeps your basket from becoming over-watered

Pruning
    If and When your basket needs "cleaning":
            Always take the seed pod or the spent flower and the stem back to the main branch
            This method of pruning will result in denser baskets and quicker re-blooming
            When you remove a stem; two new stems grow in its place, producing twice as many flowers in
                    your basket.

Hanging your Baskets
    "Sun" baskets need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight for flowers to bloom
    "Shady" baskets when placed in hot sun will experience burned leaves and wilting

    TIP : We recommend using a dog chain swivel on your basket hook.  This will prevent your basket
              wires from twisting and breaking in the wind.  You can buy these swivel hooks anywhere pet
              pet supplies are sold