[Lucyloo]

Hi there, Ive my petunias ready to plant into the hanging baskets and also some ivy, lobellia. I would like to achieve a ball of colour, any tips please?

Would I be better to go with just the petunias or would it look better with a mix.

Thanks in advance.

[Belfast]

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[Lucyloo]

Thanks for that tip, i have them ready to go.

[Belfast]

I hope these help

Tips on How to Ensure Colour from Containers.
http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=857&highlight=

Tips for planting a hanging basket
http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about22.html

A Basket case for hanging baskets
http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about900.html