Step 7. Now, using a cup, carefully pour more soil in the top hole to make sure the top part of the basket has sufficient potting mix for the plants. You may have to poke a stick down and around so soil gets past the florist block in the middle.

Step 8. Now you are ready to place your plants into the ball.

Step 9. Make sure that the holes you made previously in the fiber shells are big enough for you to place the stem and roots of the plants through without damaging them. You may have to use the screwdriver or scissors to pry open the coconut fiber a bit more.

It takes a bit of effort but it's worth it! Succulents are excellent for this type of arrangements, as they are easily grown in any position. Work out your own plan. Obviously the more plants you have, the quicker your ball will be covered. We had a limited supply but were more than happy to wait for them to grow.

Saying that though, we decided a few strategically placed artificial flowers would add to the look for now. As the succulents grow, we will remove the artificial plants.

If you want to help the growth along a bit, remember to regularly feed and water your plants.

Hanging ball basket with Busy Lizzys Here are some photos of another hanging ball basket we made. This one is made with Busy Lizzys (impatients) and so far (two weeks later) it's coming along very nicely.