How to Make a Moss Hanging Basket

Last Updated: May 13, 2022

Moss hanging baskets are such a beautiful addition to any house, office, or garden. This article will show you how to make these hanging baskets, whether you use loose moss or a moss liner.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using Loose Moss

1
Have a design for your finished product in mind before you start.
2
Get some wet sphagnum moss and wring it out so it is moist.

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3
Press the moss in between the wires of the basket. Begin at the bottom and work your way to the top. Make sure it is about two inches thick. If it is too thin, soil can leak out; if it is too thick, there won't be enough room for the plants. Then, put some extra moss on the rim of the basket so that it is completely covered.
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Plant through the sides, stick the plants through the sides and fill in the soil as you go. Place them about 4 inches (10.2 cm) apart.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using a Moss Liner

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Gather your materials.
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Set the moss liner into the wire basket.
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Fill the moss liner, now in the basket, with soil about halfway to the top.
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Arrange the flowers inside the basket while they are still in their containers so you can get the arrangement just right.
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Remove the flowers from their containers once you've set the arrangement and plant them inside the basket.
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Plant through the sides, if you want.
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Cut a little hole in the side of the moss liner.
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Carefully wrap cellophane around the foliage of the plant to protect the leaves.
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Slide the plant, foliage first, through the moss liner and out the side of the wire basket the release the foliage from the cellophane.

Community Q&A

Question

Step 8 says, "Carefully wrap cellophane around the foliage of the plant." Do I remove the cellophane? What is the purpose of the cellophane?

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Top Answerer

The cellophane is used to protect the foliage while you plant through the sides of the basket. It should be removed afterwards.
Question

What type of plants can I use in my hanging basket during the winter?

Community Answer

For a wintertime hanging basket, you can try decorative cabbage, ivy, or white/pink cyclamen. Cover any exposed soil with moss, and water sparingly from below (due to the cyclamen). You should also prevent it from getting soaked by rain.