Hanging Baskets give a bare wall a real lift and they are simple to fix. Let us take you through how to do it, with Mitre 10.

STEP 1
You just need a suitable bracket, which will take the baskets weight. You can pick up a bracket at your local Mitre 10.

STEP 2
Select a spot that isn’t going to cause any traffic problems.

STEP 3
Place the bracket against the wall and mark the holes. A spirit level will make sure everything’s straight.

STEP 4
Next, grab your drill and select a masonary drill bit the size of the wall plugs. This little guide helps.

STEP 5
Drill holes about 5 millimeters deeper than the wall plug. That way the plug won’t stick out. Hammer the plugs in. They should feel quite tight.

STEP 6
Position the hanging basket bracket over the plugs and screw the bracket to the wall using galvanized screws which won’t rust.

STEP 7
Now just add the hanging basket. Looks great.

 

Mitre 10 have made you a shopping list of what you’ll need!

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In the Garden is an exciting new local South Australian TV program on Channel 9 this Summer & next Autumn showcasing the best ‘green’ stories this state has to tell. Check out the latest in garden trends, new plants and top tips to keep those gardens blooming.