Final Steps

6. Add the water barrier. Hanging baskets lined with natural materials can dry out quickly. To conserve water, it's a good idea to add a square of plastic at the bottom. This piece was simply cut from a black plastic garbage bag.

7. Plant the basket. You can plant the upper basket in a variety of ways. The easiest method is to purchase a hanging basket and place it, pot and all, inside the wire basket. If the plastic pot doesn't fit well, remove the plant and place it directly in the lined wire basket, adding potting soil around the edges. Another idea is to fill the wire basket with potting soil and add annuals. For a fuller look, push several holes through the liner on the sides of the basket and insert an annual in each, packing soil tightly around the roots. Water thoroughly.