Monitor and Control Pests Early
Hanging baskets can be pest magnets—whiteflies on the undersides of leaves or spider mites in dry conditions. Inspect weekly, flipping leaves to catch infestations early. A gentle blast of water often dislodges aphids, and a mild insecticidal soap can handle tougher cases.
Introduce sticky cards nearby to trap flying pests before they reach your baskets. Meanwhile, you’ll likely see an uptick in predatory hoverflies nesting in the eaves above—nature’s own aphid control squad!