We have researched to make a better hanging basket. A hanging basket is a pretty hostile place if you consider it. It usually has a large number of individual plants competing for space. The growing media is usually small, hanging in sunny hot areas, inconsistent watering, and suffers from substantial dryouts usually desicating the leaves and potentially putting the plant in a dormant period.

We have attended horticulture trade shows investigating products which will help to compensate for the hostile environment that hanging baskets are subject to. The follow are the answers that make our baskets a healthy choice for your summer hanging gardens.

Our 7 key hanging basket improvements will make the best environment possible for your hanging baskets to look their best all through the summer months.

No other plant line goes through the same rigorous plant selection process, which takes 2-3 years and occurs at facilities in the U.S. and Canada, as well as at trial stations in Europe, South Africa, and Japan. Every Proven Winners variety is protected by U.S. and Canadian patents. What also separates Proven Winners is its viral control process, which is second to none.

Natural looking Bigger & Breatheable baskets make a better basket.
12" square deep baskets hold 2.8 gallons of soil, and super-sized 16" round hold 4.25 gallons of soil to be utilized by the plants. These are not just 'baskets' but hanging 'buckets'. More soil means better root development, root mass, and extends the time before the basket thoroughly dries. The 16" round comes with metal swivel hangers!

The natural look, wax-permeated fiber construction is microporous, retaining soil moisture while allowing plants (and soil) to breathe — promoting healthy soil and roots. Made from 40% recycled materials and the fiber material is 100% biodegradeable.

This is a new improvement to our baskets for 2009!

Better soil make a better basket.
We use a great all purpose soil-less mix that aids breathebility and helps to minimize weight for larger baskets. Our soil contains these ingredients:

• 45% Peat Moss
• 15% Perlite
• 15% Vermiculite
• 25% Bark

Better soil hydration make a better basket.
Every basket comes with a Magnimoist basket liner which equals WATER! Soil hydration is the number one factor in container plant performance, ahead of lighting and plant food. Magimoist's smart fibers are a patent-pending formulation of all natural Kenaf plant fibers. Magnimoist fibers only become porous, releasing only excess water AFTER the soil is fully saturated. Magnimoist basket liners result in a perfectly-hydrated plant each time you water!

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• A coated, slow-release plant food available exclusively to independent garden centers
• Unique NPK ratio (16-8-12) designed specifically for PW plants to maximize flowering and plant growth
• Controlled-release coating releases nutrients continuously for 6 months with only one application
• Temperature-sensitive coating delivers more nutrients during peak growing periods when the weather is the warmest and plants need food the most
• Multiple sources of Nitrogen for strong growth, color, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron and all other key micro-elements ensure peak performance
• Mix in at planting or use as a top-dressing in any garden setting all year long

Fertlizer options for basket maintenance make a better basket.
Proven Winners Premium Soluble Plant Food by Sunshine - for best basket growth and health use 1/2 spoon in 1/2 gallon of water per basket every other watering. One bucket has enough to fertilize 4 baskets with 1/2 gallon of fertlized water 50 times.

• Quick delivery for strong rooting and growth
  
• Iron is in the EDDHA form for efficiency in varying soil pH ranges
  
• Formulated to give vibrant and abundant flowers. 24-12-17
  

When you have a better basket, SHOW IT OFF!
We have partnered with Lighted Garden™, to provide you with i3 Planter™ hangers. i3 stands for “integrating illumination and irrigation”. The low-voltage light fixture is designed into the plant hanger and hides the drip watering system. Connects to existing landscape lighting.

WATER BY HAND… NO MORE! It’s easy to hook-up to an existing sprinkler system or garden hose & timer for automatic watering. This year, enjoy your Dream Garden Basket every summer evening and seasonal decorations year-round. 10 YEAR Manufacturer's WARRANTY!

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