Hanging Basket Ideas for Pubs: Long-Lasting Colour with Fewer Watering Visits

Hanging baskets are the quickest way to dial up kerb appeal and invite customers in. The trick is choosing plants and components that look after themselves between changeovers - perfect for busy pub teams.

Choose the right basket and liner

• Deep baskets (35–40cm) hold more compost, meaning more water and longer life.

• Coco or felt liners help retain moisture and reduce drips over doorways.

  
  

Plant palettes that thrive

• Sunny spots: trailing petunias, lobelia, geraniums, pansies.

• Shadier entrances: fuchsias, begonias, ivy.

• Fragrance factor: Lemon verbena can be fragrant near seating.

  
  

  

  
  

Water less, wow more

• Use peat-free compost with added moisture control.

• Add water-retaining gels and slow-release feed at planting.

• Consider drip irrigation on grouped brackets to cut staff time.

  
  

Seasonal refresh plan

• Spring set-up (geranium, begonia, petunia)

• Summer colour swap (pansy 'delta mix', lobelia 'crystal palace', geranium 'celebration mix')

• Autumn texture (pansy 'Halloween mix', trailing ivy)

• Winter winners (aubretia, cyclamen, primula)

Ready for hanging baskets that keep the compliments coming and the punters through the door? Order plants and materials at www.acquagarden.co.uk and call us on 01295 981909 to book your installation.

Stunning hanging baskets and flower beds outside The Red Lion pub, Chenies, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 6ED United Kingdom