These hessian hanging flower bags are made from biodegradable Hessian-so much more attractive than green plastic. Prepare now for bagfuls of summer colour.

Fill with a good quality potting compost: firming into the corners.

Lay flat to plant: increase the size of the holes to take the roots. Plug plants are ideal. For larger plants cut across the bag and insert.

After planting: water using a fine rose leaving the bag flat.

Leave for 1-2 weeks: before hanging up and planting one or two plants in the top. Water regularly but watch the plants at the bottom- if they are growing slowly you may be overwatering.

After the frosts have gone: hang in final position.

Water and feed regularly: Lay the bag down and water into the top with the bag at a slight angle-this ensures the water gets all the way to the bottom.

At the end of the season: empty and store dry ready for next year

Planting suggestions: I found that planting a single species such as bizzie lizzies or geraniums in a bag gives the best results.

For shade: Fuchsias (4 per bag plus one in the top), Bizzie Lizzies, trailing begonias

For sun: Geraniums, petunias, fibrous rooted begonias.