Style stunning skyline gardens with hanging baskets

You’ve probably heard of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a wonder of the ancient world. While we can’t promise such grandeur, you can create something eye-catching at home with a few well-styled hanging baskets.

These mini skyline gardens bring vibrant pops of colour up to eye level, all while being low-maintenance and easy to care for.

By shifting the focus higher, hanging baskets add balance and dimension to your space, breaking up the monotony of flat surfaces like walls or fences.

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There are so many spots you can pick to create a beautiful hanging garden. Here are some popular ones:

• Pergolas – Create a vibrant canopy of colour hanging above your head to add beauty and shade.
• Balconies – Add some gorgeous natural style to your elevated outdoor areas to create the perfect sitting spot.
• Entryways – Greet guests with a stunning first impression and add instant curb appeal.
• Walls/fences – Add beauty and texture to your backyard by hanging baskets on those boring flat surfaces.
• Patios/decks – Hang them from overhead beams to create a relaxed, outdoor living vibe, ideal for entertaining.
• Garden arbours – Frame entrances or winding garden paths with cascading blooms.
• Windowsills – Brighten up your home’s windows with hanging plants and flowers that frame the view.
• By the Pool – Add a tropical touch or vibrant colours to your poolside area with hanging baskets, creating a relaxing, resort-like atmosphere.
• Covered porches – Splash some colour and life into sheltered outdoor areas, perfect for warm evenings.
• Shed roofs – Give your garden shed a refreshing facelift with cascading plants along the roofline.
• Trees – Hang baskets between branches to add a whimsical touch to your backyard oasis.

Railings – Ideal for balconies or stairways, hanging pots and baskets provide a pop of colour right at eye level.

To really make your hanging baskets bang, mix different plant varieties to create depth and texture.

Start with a variety of flowers, foliage and vines to make your baskets look full and rich. Petunias, geraniums, and begonias bring bright colours while trailing vines like ivy and creeping jenny create a beautiful cascade.

Don’t forget about foliage plants. Herbs like rosemary or silver thyme are not only aromatic but also add a unique texture.

When it comes to colour, the possibilities are endless!

Use complementary colours like purple, yellow and white to create a harmonious palette in your hanging garden pots.

For a more tranquil, soothing feel, choose soft pastels like pinks and blues if you’re aiming for a more native look, mix in a native basket plant like kangaroo paw or New Zealand flax.

No matter which plants and colours you pick, consider how they’ll grow together. Mix upright and trailing plants to let each shine. The flowers and leaves cascade down, while the centre stays lush and full.

Hanging baskets don’t just hold pretty plants and flowers. They can enhance the look and feel of your outdoor space. Designing with a theme in mind helps tie everything together beautifully. You’ll look like a garden pro!

Here are some examples:

• Coastal or cottage-style – Try trailing whites, soft pinks and silver-toned foliage in natural woven baskets like our Garden Up Granda Hanging Baskets or Seville Hanging Baskets.
• Modern-industrial – Go for structured black planters, bold greens and dramatic contrasts like deep purple and lime.
• Native look – Choose hardy plants like kangaroo paw, flax or grevillea in our Garden Up Valencia Basket lined with a Coir Basket Liner to bring texture and a sense of place.
• Tropical escape – Think lush, oversized leaves, vibrant blooms and warm-toned planters. Use plants like cordyline, hibiscus and ferns to create that holiday vibe.
• Minimal and monochrome – Stick to a limited colour palette, like all whites or greens, for a sleek, sophisticated finish. Great for contemporary or urban spaces.
• Wild and whimsical – Mix colourful trailing plants, quirky decorative baskets lined with our Garden Up Burlap Basket Liners (NZ only) and unexpected textures to create a playful, boho look.
• Moroccan oasis (no passport required!) – Embrace rich colours, intricate patterns and exotic textures. Use terracotta or ornate metal baskets like our Garden Up Cordoba Hanging Baskets, filled with vibrant blooms.

Match your baskets to your outdoor vibe, and see your space come together—whether you’re working with a sprawling garden or a cosy corner!

How you arrange your hanging baskets can make them truly shine. Here are some ideas to help you nail it.

• Clusters at different heights – Hang baskets at staggered levels to create a sense of depth and movement. Perfect for corners, pergolas or above your outdoor dining spot!
• Linear rows – Line baskets up along fences, balcony railings or walls using our Garden Up Hanging Brackets. This works fabulously with matching planters and repeating plant varieties for a clean, cohesive look.
• Hanging grids – Use hooks or a mounted frame to create a grid-style layout. Ideal for herbs, succulents or trailing plants and great for turning a flat wall into a lush, living feature!
• Symmetrical setups – For a balanced, formal look, hang your baskets evenly on both sides of a doorway, front porch, window or fence using Jack Garden Chain Up Sets. Say hello to a structured, polished aesthetic!
• Asymmetrical arrangement – Go for an eclectic, more relaxed vibe by hanging baskets unevenly across the space using our Coco Fibre Rope. Try mixing sizes and shapes for an organic feel that’s not too perfect.
• Hanging tiers – Layer your baskets in tiers, with smaller ones above the bigger ones for a cascading effect. Perfect for filling vertical spaces like pergolas or highlighting a garden feature!
• Framing with baskets – Frame a feature like a doorway, window or arch with baskets on either side. It’s a simple way to highlight your focal point and bring in a splash of greenery.
• Central focal point – Pick one large basket as your main visual star and surround it with smaller baskets for a bold, dramatic effect. Perfect for showcasing a statement plant or a striking colour combo.

We hope we’ve given you all the inspo you need to get stuck in and build your very own stunning hanging basket displays. If you want to learn more about hanging plants, including how to care for them, check out our Hanging Plant FAQs.

Whether you’re adding a touch of life to your deck, patio or balcony, hanging baskets can help create beautiful spaces you want to hang out in. Friends and neighbours will go green with envy!

All you need to do now is head to your local Jack supplier to pick up your hanging baskets, as well as your flowers and plants.

Built a beautiful hanging display? Why not share some snaps on socials, tagging @meetdiyjack? We’d love to see your hanging creations. They might even inspire someone else to get outside and get styling!