Almost everyday, we stack, lean and cram more and more things into our homes without making more
But just as we think we've reached our ultimate crowded point, we remember one last trick: hanging.
Being able to throw hooks on a wall or ceiling in order to hang previously cluttered items in a more orderly fashion is one of best preventions in the battle against junk.
Take a look at attics, sheds and garages all across the United States and you will see everything from boats to appliances being hung in the air with care.
But not just inclined to clutter anymore, hanging has offered its helping hand to the world of decorating. And the hanging garden pot has never been so grateful.
Ernst Swietelsky is the president of Pots Company. He has been in the business for more than 30 years. They first started importing wicker pots but now concentrate solely on ceramics.
Swietelsky has been around hanging plants for years and knows exactly what consumers should be looking for when thinking about purchasing a hanging pot.
"Hanging pots are more for decoration," he said. "When you buy a hanging plant, it comes in a plain plastic pot, so you put that plastic pot inside a decorative hanging pot."
And while hanging pots have the ability to change any ordinary setting into a romantic spot, they don't come without their fair share of headaches.
Hanging pots require a little more attention when it comes to caring for them. One of the first details that a consumer should look into would be lining the basket with sphagnum moss to help with water retention.
It wouldn't make much sense to have a hanging plant in or around your house that leaks every time you water it. So, in order to keep it from leaking, you cut back on the watering and the plant eventually dries out. To avoid this vicious circle, remember to line the basket with sphagnum moss.
Also, be sure that the hook you decide to hang the plant on is strong enough to avoid any wet and messy disasters.
"You have to make sure that they are watertight," Swietelsky said. "And that the hook that you are hanging it on is strong enough to support the weight."
Now, one of the main reasons you should make sure the pot is lined is because hanging plants require more water than regular potted plants.
Most experts say that in the hottest part of the summer, hanging plants may require water twice a day.
In addition to special water treatments, hanging plants could require special feedings as well. The two types of feedings for hanging plants include feeding once a week with a special fertilizer, or every second watering with a less concentrated fertilizer mix.
It may seem that the hassle of having a hanging plant could overwhelm many first time gardeners, but those who decide to continue are able to build and create some of the most beautiful gardens and patios with the help of hanging plants.
