Photo: Openverse Plant three strawberry plants in a 12 inch hanging basket filled with fresh potting soil. Hang the basket where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight every day. Water your basket with four cups of water every morning to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Choose your basket and potting mix Pick a hanging basket that measures 12 inches across the top and has drainage holes at the bottom. Wire baskets lined with coco fiber or plastic pots both work well for this project. Plastic baskets hold water longer, which saves time during hot summer weeks. Wire baskets lined with moss look traditional and allow great air movement around the plant roots. Fill the basket with a fresh potting mix made for outdoor container plants. Do not use soil straight from your garden beds because it packs down too tightly inside pots. Heavy soil stops water from draining out and causes root rot in just a few days. Add three tablespoons of slow-release balanced fertilizer granule...