Choosing the right plants for your gardening environment ... They like to be grown in full sun, so site your hanging baskets ...

Most are planted as plug plants or small plants in spring, but some can be planted as tubers. They prefer partial shade, so begonias are a good choice if your patio isn't sunny. Another good choice ...

Lavender is a favourite plant for the balcony, it blooms purple flowers and has a nice smell. Yet, it needs very little ...

There are lots of plants that can be grown in ... Next, remove one of the hanging chains from a 35cm (14in) wire hanging basket and stand the basket on a pot to keep it steady.

Spider plants, with their arching leaves and floating plantlets, grow well in hanging baskets. They prefer bright, indirect light, but too much sun can scorch their leaves. Water regularly and ...