Make this Spring Flower Basket

From Coral Nafie, former About.com Guide

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How to Make This Spring Flower Basket

Insert plastic liner into the bottom of the basket. If no liner is available, line the basket with two layers of heavy plastic, trimming edges to fit. Turn edges under so no plastic shows above the edge of the basket.
Remove the plants from their foil or floral paper cover. Or, if you prefer to leave the cover intact, turn the pot over and cut out the bottom of the paper so water can drain freely out of the pots. Water plants well in the sink and let drain thoroughly.
Arrange plants in the basket. A mix of high, medium, and low plant heights is pleasing, but several pots of one variety of flowering plant can also be closely spaced to create an even mass of flowers.
Next, take handfuls of moss or wood shaving shred (shown here), and insert it into any spaces between the pots. It can also be used to cover any dirt that shows. Using handfuls of moss or shred will allow you to remove pieces here and there when the plants need to be watered.
Make a beautiful bow and set it on the side of the basket. Using wired ribbon will allow you to arrange the bow as desired. A loop of wire can be used to twist the bow in place and give you a pick to stick down into the basket.
Water plants when soil no longer feels moist. Be sure to read the care and light instructions that come with each plant you use.
Replace any plants that perish with a new pot or green plant such as ivy.