the plastic lining will be ok but unless you cut planting slits in them and pop plants in they will be clearly visible. the liners are just there to hold the compost in place so you can use any material you like really. moss was traditionally used as it also holds water well.

know questions are silly when you dont know the answer . you got to start somewear x .

I use coconut coir liners in baskets (I prefer moss, but its so fiddly). they don't have plastic in them, but I always shove a bit of cut up compost bag or sandwich bag in the bottom to help water retention. Not sure I've ever seen hanging basket liners with a plastic coating.

Before now I have used the moss raked up from the lawn - and it worked perfectly.

Now that's a good idea! My front "lawn" is more moss than grass, so I might just try it!

Thanks guys question solved. Bamboo-theyre just woven-kind of-wicker pound shop baskets but they did sell the coco liners next to the baskets but thought theyd be ok without. Melch. yes my front lawn is the same! I think thats harder to maintain than anything! Aw N.P your so philisophical and kind! :D will let you know how the baskets go!

got to be posative and its only the truthe leighleigh my names leigh to bye the way lol xx