How to keep hanging flower baskets looking their best

Sunday is Mothers' Day, and maybe you're thinking of one of those hanging flower baskets as a gift. Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips for buying and maintaining the "wow" factor for hanging flower baskets.You could buy a ready-made planter of flowers, or create your own. Amy Ivy says see what varieties you like best together and use the combinations as a guide when choosing you own plants. Or, for a real short cut, buy a ready-made basket and transplant it all into a bigger container. With more room to grow, the plants should look great longer. [full story]