Silk flower (Clarkia amoena) is an annual California native wildflower that blooms in every shade of pink. I had never seen it growing in a hanging basket before, since it has an upright growth habit.

The hard part comes after you place the hanging basket on a hook or plant stand back at mom’s house. There are some tips to follow so the basket will continue to impress mom through the summer.

The challenge is in keeping them looking good. We live in an environment with low relative humidity all year long. A hanging basket dries out on all sides, as well as from below. Ideally, a misting ...