Container Gardening 101!

Here at our urban nursery, we're tight on space and we don't always have the luxury of planting everything in the ground. If we've offered it for sale, then we've tried it in a container - from small trees to the tiniest rock garden treasures. And if we've learned one thing (OK - more than one thing, but that's why you should watch the video) - it is this: SIZE MATTERS. As in, the size of your container is of essential importance. Those chubby, juicy roots are going to need space to spread out and if hindered, will lead to less than thrilling results. If you've been disappointed by how your containers have performed in the past then tune in - we're going to give you some of our tried and true tips for how to do it right!

[@ljones98391]

My goal is to stroll through Annie's Nursery. I knew she would have good advice, and not necessarily what you hear from every other person putting together flower containers. Great video. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@siarlbychan]

I lived in San Francisco for 15 years in an apartment. Hence, why I never knew you were there since I couldn't plant anything. Now that I live in Terlingua, TX and have 20 acres to do with as I wish, now I hear of you! I wish that I could have visited your what must be amazing nursery while living so nearby. Until I have a cabin on my 20 acres I've been planting everything in large containers until I can move onto the property. Your place is such a wonderful resource. Thank you! The Gaillardia and Hollyhocks that arrived are doing marvelously in this very warm weather. I'm curious to see what they will do when the temps are 115 F by June or July.

[@lisawalters5482]

Wow. I must have some poppies in a pot! Your plants are gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing. 👏🏼💞👏🏼

[@colinellis8661]

Lisa and every one else wanting to plant a container garden, go to ASK IAN container gardening, ,yes lisa is doing a fine job, but Ian has come up with a great idea, best regards from South Wales.

[@darinasa4428]

I am absolutely in love with your videos and your garden. When will you upload more videos? They make me so happy! :)

[@squange20]

Wow! Great advice. I'm new to gardening and we've just moved into our new house with clayey soil in our narrow side, front and upper gardens, so am going to try the "container gardening" method.

[@ponyrang]

My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@yazq8345]

I have to visit your nursery soon!!!! I have about 15 plants that I haven't even planted yet and I'm still looking for more lol. I think Ill be heading there this weekend your flowers are amazing!

[@RR-ep6uc]

Oh Annie I am so glad I found your videos. I live in California and most of the videos on line are from places where it snows. So it’s wonderful to see someone with so much knowledge of the best plants to grow and when to plant them. Thank you so much!! I noticed you haven’t made any videos lately I’m hope you continue to make more videos.

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks for the great ideas for a container garden .

[@CristinaFinley]

Thank you for this video. I am a beginner. We just bought a house with a big backyard and have been thinking of how to start.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Very useful information, thank you for sharing.

[@Footprintsinthegarden]

Woww!! I love your advice! Thank you so much! 😀

[@jw-dz3nn]

Spectaculair!👍😘

[@HereIsMyStuff35]

I love your videos! More, please!

[@veronicabay6629]

Thanks for sharing ♡

[@fabsisters1]

excellent,well done

[@frenchis19]

I live in Michigan , what's the best pots to leave out all year round? And how do I protect the huge clay pots I've already filled ? Ty annie

[@frenchis19]

Does she answer anyone?? It's been 5 years!

[@lynnwaters2557]

I want one of those large hanging baskets.

[@sammyat56]

beautiful plants. What is the name of the orange flowers? Did you said Nicosia no lime plant? Thank you

[@qiyang1714]

thank u so much ！what do you put in the bottom of pot ？It's a tall pot ！

[@TheLisabonita]

how often do you water plants in containers, do they not have to be watered more? are they on drip or are you hand watering?

[@storiesneedears]

Thank you. I have been looking to a lot of container videos and just don't like the thriller, filler, spiller look. I think it looks so much better with simplicity. Love your video.

[@fandecuisine2652]

in which state is this place located ?

[@maravenu1512]

lovely! where do u get those scoop?

[@littlehummingbird1015]

yes...the scoop is great!

[@77reyles]

What about the thriller,filler,spiller?

[@gabbinggaby]

I have done all the things she said not to do in this video this past weekend as I was trying to start my container garden T_T

[@bowler8]

You dont want to fill a pot that size with all that compost either, plant roots dont go down that far

[@smack_dab]

Is Happy Frog good soil for gardening?

[@kafinn5302]

👍🤓🪴

[@SuperWoodyboy]

one type per pot...BORING!

[@methatlovescats3602]

Thank you this was so helpful!. Most all of my trees/plants I planted through the years have died. Very few made it. For now own it's potted plants for this yard. My yard has that black clay, then the drought. I can't afford to change the dirt to sandy loam. This will work better. I have several in pots that have survived barely with the potting mix mixed with top soil and or better quality soil. Fertilized and miracle grow. There alive but could bloom better with your version. Of course nursery s have all the tricks of the trade. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@xincindyxu6963]

Exactly what I am looking for. One plant each container and mix the containers. Perfect for deck, patio and porch.

[@RuubinSelena]

I have very little space and want to maximize it and I want a lot of different flowers, so I am gonna plant mixed planters to get a cottage feel

[@larkmurry7808]

Merci, Annie! Delicious...

[@abtsamroobe9633]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us.great information

[@jumitana9084]

I like this kind of garden...natural look ..my imagination garden ❤❤❤

[@marvinc9994]

Lovely to see our American Cousins indulging in a very English passion !

[@knucker14]

Annie is way too cute!!! Thanks for the video, now I want to play with containers

[@stellastylianou2327]

You suggest using large pots for root expansion etc but what about size of pots for geraniums that advice is normally given for their roots to be contained in smaller pots. I must say that my geraniums have never looked good in the small pots, especially the trailing ones. What is your advice please?

[@francish5401]

Greetings from dublin in Rep of Ireland.like your video your nursery is fab looking place. Some of plants you have we dont have in western Europe. Have a good day.

[@ornatousdi-kazo6437]

wonderfull job I love plants I don't realy grow them but I make some containers I think is as much important, keep up the good work

[@littlehummingbird1015]

I am totally hooked! Big containers from now on! Thanks for your lesson!

[@simplylovelybeawithdonnaco1564]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 💞

[@hughes1601]

can you spell the orange plant you show at the beginning . did you say- Arsenia anthoides?

[@navijar8782]

dayum that delphinium elatum "royal aspirations' At 6:30 are amazinggg!!

[@homeschoolingchibiva5132]

thank u so much....

[@sanaullahkhantarikhel8910]

Love to see yours vlog

[@mmangla5575]

Thank you for the information

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi Annie, I am very impressed with your channel. It is awesome and so educational. Well done, thanks. As I get time I will watch all your videos.

[@aroundthehousewithcheryl]

Those delphiniums are beautiful! I just purchased a few and put them in the ground, but now I wonder if I should have potted up for awhile.

[@laurathayer559]

I just purchased a 5 gal Japanese Maple. I want to put it in an extra large pot so I won't have to repot every 2- 3 years since the pot will be a decorative, heavy ceramic one. Is this a bad idea?

[@simonebourgeois9544]

Thanks for the tip now I understand why my plants didn't do well.

[@littlehummingbird1015]

me too!

[@lauraantronaco8121]

Il paradiso

[@dianachavez6232]

Bingo!

[@jan10-l]

I just discovered your nursery from a youtuber who gardens in the hot 9b zone. Your nursery is amazing, I can't wait to order many of your plants in the fall, to try for my Phoenix AZ 9b zone. Thank you for your videos, would love to see more updates on the beautiful plants you are selling at your nursery 💚

[@pikaboubou]

I absolutely love these videos, your flowers are so beautiful! You have a new subscriber ❤️

[@wannabrown9238]

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[@MDOurMD]

Thank you! I'm going to an all container garden this year. I love the look of it.

[@joannetullini6814]

You are right on with the one plant per pot. I do not like jamming plants in one pot as they look gaudy and it makes no sense.Your potted flower are gorgeous. I am going to follow your advice. Can't wait to get started!!!

[@peggydove8756]

Just found your channel! Beautiful plants. Where are you gardening from?

[@daotran8271]

W here can I buy the containers just like your and what size are their.? Thanks in advance!

[@sunflower6434]

Love your measuring technique, that is how I do it, too lazy to read every bottle, to determine how much water to solution.

[@sunflower6434]

Love your measuring technique, that is how I do it, too lazy to read every bottle, to determine how much water to solution.

[@xbeanx3000]

Hello, if a plant that hasn't yet developed fully is put right close to the pot edge will the roots find their way into the centre or will the roots just crunch up against the side?

[@bermiaevora9529]

Can you keep all those plants? Delphiniums and poppies? Will they be healthy in container and survive?

[@dontmindgardening3213]

Really useful tips . I do a lot of container gardening myself like 3.5

[@g0i2023]

Fantastic and informative! Thanks for the love you give to the gardens, and to the viewers, by offering such good information and advice :)

[@johndougherty9596]

i like your video. i am wondering if you can plant perennials in the pot.

[@goodgardeningvideos1941]

Please clarify - planting mix v. potting mix. IGCs near me sell potting mixes like Espoma's, and not a single "planting mix."

[@jasmineretief3580]

Really good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@tribeofjudah7917]

oh! finally i found someone like you,thanks for the tips :)) i`ll follow ur advice.

[@Opa773]

Where are you located and what is your zoning?

[@loriharper3461]

Where can I buy pots like she has? I love them!

[@livingwithplants6043]

Awesome tips 👍👍👏🙏

[@p.w.4203]

How many years can you reuse soil in the pot?

[@freedomofreligion3248]

That's a really good idea, Annie.

[@onefineday9266]

I love your style! Thank you so much!

[@rahart8051]

Great information and tips , thanks for sharing

[@freetobememe4358]

Learned lots of great info, Thanks.

[@mhopi9744]

Waaaw. Amazing 💖

[@marydebbarma3864]

Wow...... Your garden so amazing

[@da1stamericus]

New subbie. Looks great.

[@syarifabdullah3990]

i need more ur video upload Mrs

[@rekhayadav129]

I like your garden 🪴 👍

[@annahefel9906]

I REALLY LEARNED ALOT HERE...THANK YOU

[@marthatejada3496]

Gracias. I love it.

[@goldfishhub]

Best instruction ever!

[@Himanshugupta-ru8tr]

Beautiful

[@renee2005]

🥰🌺🌻🌸

[@niltoncosta6222]

Awesome

[@itshollie_xoxx5630]

Mum:

[@fayemartin465]

i ,m with you on there i like 1 kind of plant in each pot

[@raiderfrankdatank]

I love this place, always visit when in CA

[@frenchis19]

Is she alive?

[@xiatian80]

These containers are so big how to save soil? Otherwise how to move it around with a heavy pot full of soil?

[@user-dp4bu8jy4b]

xiatian80 put in an empty box or some styrofoam to fill up the bottom only half way with soil

[@methatlovescats3602]

xiatian80 a tray with wheels

[@buddhismful]

Annie why dont you answer people questions ? Whats the difference about planting and potting mix ? What do you put in the botton of the pot ? Please read the comments.

[@mollyfien]

I put those Styrofoam peanuts in those big pots to make drainage and keep it from being too heavy to move

[@johnrodriguez9842]

Molly Fien lve been using plastic water bottles

[@mollyfien]

@@johnrodriguez9842 great idea

[@robertsine2159]

If you cannot eat it, I don’t plant it!

[@marquisrobertson9584]

Feels like im watching porn for some reason

[@valeriegriffin7628]

Can I leave my pot plants out over the Winter