The simple ‘thriller, filler, spiller’ trick that transforms hanging baskets into garden showpieces

CORVALLIS — Hanging a basket filled with colorful plants gives decks and gardens another dimension.

“You’ll have color where you wouldn’t have any otherwise,” said Brooke Edmunds, an Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist.

With all the plants on the market, getting started can be intimidating, she acknowledged. Looking at finished baskets at garden centers or browsing magazines and books can help you find colors and designs you like…

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