Why Do We Garden In Containers? The short answer is, it’s fun, easy, and in some cases, actually works better than traditional gardening in a plot or raised bed! Join me in this video as I go through my top 3 reasons why I still garden in pots and containers when I have unlimited plot space and more raised beds than I can even deal with.
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All my plants are grown in pots and sadly my area only gets 6 hours of sun at the middle of June now it gets 4.5 hours so I limited by what I grow that requires lots of sun
thank you for addressing using containers we have around the yard. 1st year serious gardener, beautiful growth but sparse produce. have decided it is probably PH. some of the buckets and pots did the best!
Really informative. I've got a very large garden and this year I've planted half my plants in containers and half in the ground. I had my best harvest ever due to containers. Would you be interested in sharing my biggest ever Harvest video? Would appreciate the support
I have a large backyard but still like growing in containers for the reasons you listed as well as a few more (1) ability to control the soil (I have clayey soil and working hard to amend it, but containers give me a headstart (2) managing pests (my carrots and beets get eaten alive by rolie-polies as soon as they emerge. Containers virtually eliminate that issue for me. (3) additional soil depth and focusing nutrients: with the right height of container I know I am giving my plant roots the depth they need to grow as well as I am sure my fertillizer is focused on the plant in question. All this said, my favorite container to grow in is the 18-gallon tote that I can pick up for $5 from Walmart! Talk about versatile.
A way to stop the lost nutrients (more cost) problem is put a container that is flat (and coverable with a lid) but can hold water underneath it, when you water it the water will go in the container and when the soil is dry the water can be reused giving the nutrients back , it needs a lid so the water won’t evaporate
We add kitchen scraps to the bottom of the pots along with wood chips (lessen weight) before adding soil to the pots. At the end of the season, pots can be brought in (another benefit) to extend the season. Those pots that are not brought in are emptied into the compost pile so the soil gets rejuvenated and we don't purchase "new" soil every year. Great advice, keep it up.
I made a video just last week on the versatile 18-gallon tote container garden, lots of tips and ideas on how to use it… Check it out https://youtu.be/H9svXq8dMJU
I got five small garden bags for my birthday but I'm having a problem with the soil cracking because of the way the bag settles. My lettuce is growing but is there anything I can do to make the dirt settle a little better?
Last year, I used 4 fabric pots. In three of them, I had onions, an Early Girl tomato plant, 6 or 8 cucumber plants, three pepper plants, cilantro, marigolds, and nasturtiums. I tried to grow potatoes in the 4th pot; but, they didn't survive. This year, I didn't grow anything; because, I didn't know when the painting or landscaping was going to be done and didn't want to have an established container garden, then have to move it.
One thing I will say is that Smart Pots are not just for determinate tomato plants. If it is kept staked, an indeterminate tomato plant will grow and produce. I think bush cucumber plants would work better; but, the cucumber plants that I had were anything but. I didn't use a trellis so the vines went everywhere. If I had the opportunity to grow cucumbers again, I would find a way to erect a trellis in the fabric pots so that the cucumber plants would have something to grow on.
I have learned that once the landscaping is completed, we will no longer be able to grow directly in the ground. It will be container gardening only; but, I don't know right now if there will be limits to the number of containers or the kinds of containers that we can have. I have 4 containers on the patio on the back side of my unit full of succulents. The patio doesn't get as much sun as the front side of the unit does. The succulents are doing okay, though.
In just about a month, we will have our first frost and it's still too warm for radishes.
It definitely involves some cost to get started but if it’s your only option it’s worth it.do you have to replace the soil in the pots every year or can you reuse it?
Thanks for another great video! I like container gardening because I don't have to worry about those disgusting snails!!
Great video 👍
My avocado is also in a cointainer becouse I can’t put it in the ground in my climate or it will die
So containers ar great 👍
I truly Love my container Garden 🤗🌱🌱🌱
I think ima try with my strawberry my neighbor cut down a tree to our side idl what they were thinking
I have issues with underground pests, so I use container gardening for root vegetables.
Because of the approaching hurricane here, I just moved all of my plants from my container garden space in my yard up next to my house. Some were moved into my indoor grow room, also, because I was worried the high winds would tear up the young plants.
Hi, glad to catch this video. Keep it up.
Does air layering trees work?
I love container gardening because I can make it part of my patio and decoration. Like you mentioned, containers can be moved around and I can move plants that are at different stages of growth to make my patio look special. Love your videos!
Hello from N. Ireland Great video I love container gardening! ☘️☘️☘️☘️
Jeeeezys cut your hair😂 Just kidding bro killer vid. I’m just hatin cuz I’m going bald 😂
Hey do you have any of those onion tops you planted 5 months ago growing in those containers? We're looking forward to your update 3 of 5. After this long you should have an incredible crop of onions?
I always have issues with getting my containers (such as 5 or 7 gallon plastic pails) set up to drain correctly. Holes too small, they don't drain well, holes too big, soil gets down and cloggs them up. Put mesh at the bottom of the pot, roots grow into it and clogg it up. Do I use sand, rocks or other materials at the bottom to keep the holes open? Should I drill holes in the bottom or side or both and what size works best? What is the best way to set them up? Do different plants prefer specific container setups? Do you have a video on that? I looked, but could not find one. Thanks for the great videos.
Short and to the point, great video.
I do my containers a little differently – I cut the bottoms out of two gallon frosting containers from the supermarket – I place the cover under the container and fill with home made potting mix and transplant or grow tomatoes, peppers and cukes in them in the cellar. I can move them out to the enclosed screen house while there is still a chance of frost. I fill a bunch of milk jugs with rain water and keep them around to absorb heat and then I just use them for watering. I pick up about three weeks of growing time. When I put them outside I loosen the soil where the pot is going and slide the cover/base out and the roots grow right into the ground. Works for me at ninety-one years.
It's easier on the back. I have my containers on garden chairs so I can reach them easier. Works a treat.
I noticed all my veggies did much better in pots except my cukes as they are doing great in the ground. Do u know if i was given flowers from outside can i take them by root and plant them in pots as house plants??
Read that you should only use food grade containers for gardening. Read that on the net, so, I know there is alot of disinformation published, but it makes sense to me. I use pails with the 2 on the bottom. What do you think? Enjoy your vids.
Speaking of container gardening, check out the update on my Avocado plants as we move on the seeds from back in the winter!: https://youtu.be/baHw1ygFuJM
To the point information. Thanks for the upload.. I'm a fan of container gardening too!👍
Good stuff!
0:06 back ground looks cool withe strawberry any straw in the pots? Lol
I live in a state here in the USA that often has hail and heavy rain with their thunderstorms so being able to bring my plants indoors when the weather gets bad is another plus for sure.