Ask Ian: Container Gardening

[@kerryandesthycarlyle1552]

Blew me away!! I am an amateur gardener and this is an amazing way of pot planting. I'm looking forward to my gardening day tomorrow. Thank you !!

[@maryedwards-simpson3060]

As someone who has been gardening for well over 50 years, a small piece of advice, if I may. If you notice in the video, none of his plants were 'root bound'. Meaning the roots were not visibly growing in a large circle around the soil in the shape of the pot. So they had plenty of room to stretch out into the soil of the new container. His method looks like it will work well because of that. But if your plants are root bound when you take them from the smaller pots, you really need to loosen those roots. That gives them a better chance of growing outward into the new soil and a better survival rate. Cause they are looking for water throughout the new soil wherever you place water, rather than continuing to grow in that tight circle.

[@mare6851]

You’re brilliant. I planted some two lavender plants yesterday and used your amazing technique. It worked so well. Sir, you’re brilliant.

[@MargaretYoung-b2o]

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[@ranger2316]

What a COOL trick! Thank you so much for bringing us along! I am so eager to get out and try this around my pool patio.

[@nancyinthegarden3160]

Thank you for your quick instructions without unnecessary jabbering Live your straightforward approach

[@Awesome68ful]

Wow! Good to chance upon your video! Thanks so much. Brilliant idea.

[@mommycares2107]

I had to give this video a like! I was thinking why would he put the plant pot inside of a pot instead of putting the plant directly into the soil, but this is an awesome idea that I’m going to do from now on. This is by far the best method I’ve ever seen! Simply awesome!

[@justme7303]

I am excited to do this! I just had all the bushes removed from around my pool and am doing the landscaping myself. This was by far the best instructional I have seen for putting together colors/plants! Thank you!!!

[@kristaharmon7584]

I'm watching this in the month of March so I am very grateful for this information! I love potted flowers for my deck and now I can have healthy and colorful blooms! Thank you!

[@karenhill3970]

That was so informative. Thank you so much Mr Cooke. Gardener fr Texas ,USA.🇺🇲🦋🌺🌺🌺

[@jaycilangehennig2059]

Mind blown 🤯 you are awesome!!!!!! This is the best trick I've ever seen!!!! Thank you Ian!!!!!

[@terriwallacker1867]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you very much. I've been doing container gardening for years, but these are the best and most helpful ideas I've ever seen. Brilliant!

[@JackMontana69]

When I was new in plant collections/gardening I always watched on youtube how to do this and how to do that. Got a lot of ideas and techniques. Until I bumped into your channel and this video specifically. I always do this techniques either from my indoor or my outdoors plants. Thank you and I appreciate it. Happy Planting! 🌵 , 🌲 , 🌷

[@delysmith]

This is the best method of planting a container I've seen. I will definitely use this method from now on. Thanks for sharing!

[@dorisjustine5040]

Thanks for sharing this. I had been planting flowers for years but this idea never came to my mind. Only when I watch your channel and that's it. I will definitely do this.

[@tinamarieschaffer-sick4456]

Incredibly easy. If only I had watched this days earlier, it would have saved me so much grief. Great tips. Thank you, Ian.

[@joysimpson9996]

I am so glad I saw this planting method and I love how clearly you explained the process. You’re right about small pots drying out! New subscriber!

[@dianeholm6858]

I absolutely LOVE this idea! I have been gardening for years, so simple yet time saving! Thanks Ian!

[@nsloane5384]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! Just in time for my patio container potting. I'm 66 years old & this is the best system I've seen so far!!

[@marionrampelbergh]

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[@jackiedomingo2034]

Thanks for this idea, is wonder!

[@WokwithLan]

This planter made from a coconut shell is such a creative idea! It's not only sustainable but also adds a natural touch to any space. I love how the coconut shell is repurposed into something functional and beautiful. Great job on the craftsmanship! 🌱🥥

[@yannip2083]

EXCELLENT video! Such a brilliant idea, Ian!

[@erinf4110]

For the love of all things gardening.........brilliant and even for a seasoned gardener an eye opener. Thank you!

[@janicehilton8884]

Ian Cook, you've changed my entire pattern for planting. I am SO GRATEFUL to you. Thanks so, so much. :-) This year will be awesome thanks to your techniques.

[@megancampbell3914]

wow, I can't wait to try these combined ideas - immersing the plants before repotting them, and using the pots to create the spots to plant. Brilliant.

[@sukhdevk.ghuman7407]

Oh wow, I love your idea of planting multiple plants into the big pot! Love it.

[@juliapulles697]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@bagpipes978]

That is truly the most BRILLIANT planting trick I have ever seen!! I will always incorporate this from now on...whether I'm planting just one plant in a pot or multiple plants in one container. Thank you so much for sharing this information!! Game changer!!!❤❤❤❤🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@pushpamitha430]

Excellent idea 👍💡☺️

[@stompthedragon4010]

Agree. In fact I have always been afraid to try planting large mixed containers. This was a wonderful demo and info

[@bettyblakley4157]

Awesome tip! Most of the time I struggle with planting multi plants in a container! This is perfect!

[@dianamccumbers9612]

I never thought of planting like that . I always have trouble digging holes then trying to get them it before the dirt collapses. Thank you.

[@dammfabulus]

Why haven't I thought of this before now! Makes container planting so much fun! Genius!!

[@jenniferthompson9212]

WOW!!!...Short, informative and concise, just how I like it. 🤗

[@jragnes]

Best tip ever! I struggled with this every year and I think you JUST made my spring gardening a 100 times easier for this year. I'm a zone 3a so I can't plant yet as we still have some nights where the Temps are in the mud 20's but now I'm so excited for middle end of May! Why didn't I think of this over the past 30 years?

[@natapy]

Taking a break from working out in the yard getting my yard in order for the year after moving in last fall... This is incredible. I love it!

[@tigerdeer]

Oh my god, the best advice I have had for potting in ages! This is brilliant. Thank you so much. I only saw your thumbnail and got intrigued to see what the five pots were doing in a bigger pot. Excellent. Thanks!

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

That is the exact same reason I clicked on the video.

[@MyElsa1965]

@@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319 yeah me too, amazing idea!!!

[@laurarees1714]

Genius! This will be happening at my house this summer!

[@Pritsy73]

Me as well. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@marydavis4261]

Thanks

[@lindahandley5267]

Ian, you are SO cool! I thought I knew everything about flowers and pots, but your method of putting the small pots in first is brilliant. It will make it so much easier. I love doing 'thrillers, fillers and spillers.' They are so beautiful and you can do so many different combinations.

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Such a clever technique for potting plants. It can be a real hassle to fill in the soil around the plants. TFS!

[@talentlover2]

Ian, this is breath-taking and stunning! Brilliant! THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!!!!!

[@deebowhite4199]

Everyone already commented on what I wanted to say. THIS WORKED PERFECTLY! EASY TO DO AND BEST PLANTING TIP/TRICK EVER!

[@CraftyMomma05]

Wow, I had not seen this before--I will be sure to use this method from now on! No more mess and broken plants trying to plant them directly into the soil. Thank you so much for this video!

[@debrabennet6380]

Thank you . I am so pleased to see all these tips in one video. I've had so many failures with trying to grow a variety of flowers or veges in containers. I can now see all the possible things I have done wrong and how to overcome those problems.

[@doreend2811]

I’ve done planter pots for years - what a great tip! Thank you for simplifying the process with the perfect size holes to use. 🌸🌼🌸

[@TekorKorley5965]

Excellent idea. I am blown away by the simplicity. 😁👍🏼😁

[@arlenhandelman633]

Absolutely brilliant! You've saved me hours of toiling with soil, plants, handling delicate young flowers and most importantly time. I've been gardening for decades and am thrilled to have discovered you and this ingenious method of planting my containers. THANK YOU and happy gardening!

[@melissapaul3348]

Brilliant! have never seen a container planted that way, can't wait to do this myself! Thank you!

[@PT-MX5RF]

Brilliant! After potting up planters for over 30 years, I stumbled across this video last spring- well it's just as he said do this and stand back and watch them grow! - all the neighbours asked where I had purchased my planters - thinking I had a new source- large pots have never looked better - no damage to any limbs while trying to tuck one more in - no fussing around to ensure there's sufficient soil. I have done the same method this year and will continue for the next 30 years!! ;)

[@rosejohnson6050]

Thank you SO much for this absolutely brilliant tip Ian ... definitely the best container growing tip I've ever heard and believe me, I've been container growing for decades!!! I also love your advice on submersion prior to planting... Cannot wait to get my summer bedding planted out. I'm hooked on your channel now!!! 👊😘👍

[@cherycecampbell-davis703]

I love you! You get straight to the point and your information is valuable!!! Thank you so much!

[@Iseeangels1]

Love this idea....so much easier than fussing with trying to plant a container garden. Thank you.

[@kimg968]

Oh my god. How absolutely brilliantly simple. THANK YOU!!

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

Thank you, so glad this popped up in my feed. I have a couple of large pots I am hoping to fill with Lavender and herbs and this will be the perfect way to plant them all. You've just won a new subscriber.

[@martymartyn7829]

Spot on❤Love it Ian. I have to comment again. 🌹This is so helpful. So many people want to have plants in a smaller space - porch, deck, courtyard,entry way, terrace, veranda, patio and more. Especially those who live in condos, apartments, flats, granny flat...with limited space who want plants and flowers so they can enjoy the beauty of that touch of life. Thanks again.

[@diananutt1517]

🌞🌱🌿 @marty martyn I turned to container gardening when it finally sunk in that our yard had too much sand in it and my watering and feeding efforts weren't able to take hold as well. I even drilled holes in a child's wading pool, sunk it into the ground to nearly it's rim, and filled it with a wonderful mix of organic rich soil and nutrients. By properly feeding the plants and veggies I planted, the results were amazing!! I actually harvested my first cucumber ever that didn't look like a balloon animal! 😛

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

Thanks Ian!! This is the very first of your videos that I watched. You have given me confidence enough to think that I will not be a brown thumb this spring.

[@eveh6897]

I was on the verge of discovering this but I still wasn't leaving the pots in. This is brilliant!

[@susanneschmidtcruz7156]

After all these years of struggling to make gorgeous pots I will do this. This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@cathypressey4332]

This was valuable info. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@davelamore6309]

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[@davelamore6309]

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[@bethheerten1132]

Just found your channel. I have 5 large pots to fill for my back deck. Will certainly try your method. It looks so simple. I have high hopes my pots turn out well. Thank you!

[@Vintagecharm57]

I'm watching this in April 2021 - and it is brilliant! Some of the best container advice I've seen. Thank you!

[@a4eyg32]

I’ve been doing this idea for years and it’s absolutely brilliant plants grow lovely there’s no damage to them and above all the plants stay clean of compost

[@pamelad9834]

Yes, I agree with you "Tigerdeer", best advice ever! Thank you, Ian, for sharing. I will be using your method this year when I plant my container gardens.

[@sharonwatson4085]

Wow! A fabulous 8 minute investment to every gardener, experienced or not! TFS!

[@sueminkel825]

Absolutely totally creative, time saving. Cannot wait to try this. You are amazing.

[@vinceberardini9709]

Being a "steadfast" believer in container growing as seen on my KZbin channel "Gardening With Vincenzo", I am always pleased to see what other enthusiasts are doing and enjoyed your video! Thanks for sharing !

[@francescamaniscalco1723]

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[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Such a simple idea but the container looks beautiful...thank you

[@karenmcclorey-qrrealty1290]

That was a great potted plant idea! Thank you so much...perfect timing for me since Spring just started.

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Simply brilliant! My favorite container planting hack! Thank you!!!!

[@l.m.o.8948]

Spot on, planting can be very disruptive to a plant. Best way ever. Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@ladylena1918]

Best gardening tip I've seen in ages! I'm going to try this. Update 2020: Tried it last week - works brilliantly. Thanks again

[@janevt.5914]

Wow, I will definitely try this approach to planting up large planters! Just amazing! 🌞

[@sofializzy4519]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!! I've known about submerging technique but I NEVER thought about using it with container gardening!!!

[@margaretrangel7110]

Thank you Ian... can’t wait to get back in my greenhouse and start potting again. Blessings!

[@elviramcintosh9878]

Thanks for this demonstration. Who would have thought that something so simple would make such a difference (and with such ease). Greetings from Australia.

[@marshahostetler]

I love this technique and right before I start planting my containers! Thank you so much

[@oneitalia2312]

Ian - you are an absolute genius! WOW!!! I LOVE HOW YOU DID THIS!!! THANK YOU!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

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[@lindacoleman6491]

I love this video. It has taught me how easy it is for making a beautiful flower container. Thank you

[@Josizzlez]

I’m trying this this weekend with different size marigolds my grandmas favorite I’m so excited! Usually I just sprinkle pollinator mix on my flower beds and watch them do their thing. But my back isn’t how it used to to be so my hubby is raising the garden beds and now I can do this container planting with those beds too Thanks Ian I’m so excited for gardening this weekend

[@anndoherty6446]

You make it look so easy with a concise description of what to do......W.O.W! Thanks xx Shopping tomorrow!!!!!

[@MartRam16]

Wow! This was such helpful information! Thank you so much! I’ve never seen anyone plant potted plants like this. Definitely will be trying this. Thank u!

[@hurstma59]

Mart Ramirez me neither

[@Ladyjojo695]

How easy you make it look. Amazing video. Must try. Thank you 😊

[@nicolenewman4378]

Just as the cabin fever of covid-19 isolation starts to set in, someone gives you some inspiration to take your mind off it. Fantastic idea and one that I’ll pass on to others 💐

[@lindahandley5267]

@nicole, I have been working myself to death every single day in the yard for almost 2 months now and every joint and muscle hurts so bad, but It has saved my sanity. The flower beds and vegetable garden look good!

[@nicolenewman4378]

linda handley Hi thank you for your message, hope your aches and pains have eased off. I’ve tried to do what I can in my garden to keep myself occupied. I have a couple of beautiful plants jasmine, clematis and bleeding hearts. Sadly I cannot do as much as I’d like as I’m riddled with chronic pain head to toe which moves around by body throughout the day. Nature definitely helps to heal the soul. I’m in social isolation alone, I cannot find the words to describe how this is making me feel it’s hard going. I just hope everyone will observe what they need to do to keep everyone safer and stop this terrible thing spreading around the 🌍 world.

[@lindahandley5267]

@Nicole, like you, pain is my constant companion. Like my mother's whole family, I have osteoarthritis and it is miserable. It's hard to explain to someone just how bad it is, but let me try, LOL. Right now, my left foot feels like someone took a sledge hammer, gave it a good whack, then doused it with gasoline and set fire to it! I used to see my dear family members suffer and never knew it would happen to me. I never want another joint surgery. But, I can't stop moving and just sit. It's hard for me to accept and if I let it, it could turn into depression, but I can't let that happen. I returned to my Catholic faith and it has helped so much. Thanks so much for your sweet reply. We have to stay strong sister! Stay well and safe, things WILL get better!

[@diananutt1517]

@@lindahandley5267 🍀🐿🌿 I really do feel your pain! This crap comes on fast, and aspirin seems the only thing I can use to counter the pain...that and avoiding certain foods. Love your positive attitude and your sense of humor. We will find relief if we don't give up. 💗 Things like these gardening friend get-togethers and Ian's AMAZING TIPS and great personality help tons!!! Take good care!! 🌞🌱

[@lindahandley5267]

@@diananutt1517 If you're having a garden this year, best of luck and may the pain be gone! 🌺🌻🌼🌷🥀☘🌱🌹🏵🌸💐🧅🥕🌶🍄🥑

[@dr.lisastinson8967]

This is probably the most brilliant tip for container gardening I have ever seen on the Internet. I will definitely be doing this technique this spring! Thank you! Subscribed.

[@Shazzadut1]

This is great. Thanks for the idea! I have a small patio and love potted plants but you’re right I’m constantly watering them.

[@luciferschild7064]

WOW! That is beautiful - and simple to do. I always wondered how people got so may plants into one pot and they'd look so Beautiful. Thank you Ian.

[@gaya3139]

Gotham season one and

[@Soo_Blessed]

Wish I could say I thought of that and I've been doing it for years BUT I have not I'm 67 and God bless you for this technique I'll be able to enjoy more gardening because I certainly will have more energy 🌿

[@victoriarebeck8715]

Makes so much sense, and it is easy. I look forward to trying this.

[@craftenchant4701]

Astounding! And makes complete sense! Thank you so much, Ian. 🌸

[@naaz1482]

Thank you!! Best planting method for pots. I will definitely try today as not much time to spend in working on landscaping. Excellent ideas and tips.

[@timeenuf4200]

Truly ingenious - will try with new spring plantings thank you for sharing.

[@earlspearl6491]

You just saved me HOURS of work! Not to mention a lot less broken limbs from trying to add more soil. Thank you!

[@sheilaconnelly3221]

Wow. I am 81 and you just showed me how to plant. Thank you

[@mbogdanov2]

1:20 - Thank you Ian, this technique has made watering the pots so much easier! One question though... If I have previously watered the pots with some fertilizer, wouldn't this effectively flush it out of the soil?

[@susannaude8514]

Thank you for this beautiful video! You just gave me the best plan with my big pots. I have here a very wide, low container, about 1metre across, and I am going to plant all my bulbs in there, to protect them from the moles. Stay safe!

[@bethanywilhelm4451]

Wow!! This is the best gardening video I've ever seen so far. You make it look doable. And I especially love that. Thank you for sharing. And keep them coming., please. 😃🤩🌺🌻

[@julietsuperstarable]

Absolutely brilliant method I shall be using it from now on. Thank you so much.

[@nlmeter1]

I just did this and it worked beautifully!! Thank you so much for such wonderful information!!

[@glennisduthie5565]

What a brilliant way to do this job .... I’ve spent years struggling with this job and then finding I’ve probably not got enough compost in the pot.

[@janicebradford9780]

Ahhhh, those are beautiful without a whole lot of effort because you showed us the correct way. Thanks.

[@tomaaron6187]

Been gardening for decades...always learning. Thanks a bundle for this articulate presentation Planting time In my part of Canada. My favourite time of the year. Now, I’m off to try out the technique...lots of possibilities.

[@jacquelinerogers6492]

Hi Ian. What you have done with the plant pots is just amazing, what a brilliant idea. Wish I'd known this years ago but thanks to you I shall pot my plants 'your way' from now on. Thank you for sharing. Btw I've just subscribed to your channel😊🇬🇧

[@patriciapehler9461]

Ingenious! I'm definitely going to use this in spring when I plant. OMG, so easy.

[@jenniferhenriquez928]

You’ve literally changed my life. Thank you!

[@kkmaratt4291]

Wow that was an amazing and practical tip. I have so many plants that sometimes pots and space is never enough..... Thank you very much.

[@helenhall4794]

Wow what a clever tip. As they say 1 is never to old to learn new tricks. I'm 61 and never done that. Well done 👍👍

[@rosemariekury9186]

This is brilliant! Wished I had seen this earlier though. If I have room for a large pot like this will try. Never thought of hydrating a plant like that until I saw this!

[@brigittestukenbrok2338]

Thanks that's brilliant greetings from New Zealand

[@margaretdavis379]

Oh my god I just love the easy way to arrange differ plants and that cut my time thank yu😇❤