Hanging Plant Baskets- Tip of the day

Hanging Plant Baskets- Tip of the day.

I assume many people have some hanging basket plants. The soil is usually relatively light, and they require a watering often.

Cover the soil with black mulch to a depth of about two or more inches, and this tends to maintain soil moisture for longer periods. The black mulch has the appearance of normal soil, and doesn't distract from the typical beauty of the plant and container.

http://neefa.notlong.com/ 22 June 2008 Black Mulch. It appears to be ground up forest fire residue, and the colour black comes from the carbon present.