These have become very popular as container gardens to decorate overhead spaces. Baskets are available in wood, plastic and wire. Wooden baskets tend to be slated and are usually reserved for plants such as orchids, and some ferns. Plastic has become the material of choice for many baskets. They come in a variety of sizes, with ample drainage holes.
Plastic baskets are also available with planting holes in the sides.
This allows you to put plants into the sides resulting in a sphere of plant material when it has grown together. Wire baskets offer the ultimate planting container. With sizes up to 3 feet in diameter, wire baskets can accommodate a large number of plants and make a spectacular display. Wire baskets are usually lined with sphagnum moss prior to filling with soil. They are also available with pre-formed paper mache or coconut fiber liners.