Having all of the equipment handy allows for a relaxing and productive day. May. These plants are gorgeous when viewed from the top in the store and then they get hung 6' in the air so that mostly just white plastic pot is viewed. Mix your colours for balance. For example, don't use all the white plants on one side. Remember that you are making a 3 dimensional arrangement that will be viewed from all sides.
Ivy foliage helps to add balance and highlight the brighter flowers.
Think of smell when you plant your basket. Quite often we hang moss baskets on the front porch. Care Watering is the single most important factor is successful hanging baskets. Check the soil every day by sticking your finger up to the first knuckle into the soil. If you can't reach the plant to do this easily, assume that the basket needs watering every day.