My FIRST hanging baskets + garden jobs

Would you believe that I've never made a hanging basket design before? It seems crazy but it's true. Check out how this trio of shade containers turned out and then join me a few random jobs in the garden.
0:00 Shade containers
9:42 FISH! :)
10:04 Tomato staking and pruning
12:01 Tying in sweet peas
12:45 Adding annuals to clematis pots
13:26 Wild willow pruning
15:16 Planting ferns
--------- L I N K S ----------
Hanging planters: bit.ly/3usoiLx
Favorite garden twine: amzn.to/3zsF7be
Magnetic "plant ties": amzn.to/3VP3OGr
Small spade: bit.ly/GardenToolCo-GDPS ----- OR ---- bit.ly/GDPS-gardenheir
Bonide Sucker Punch: amzn.to/4ckUuB0
Ferns: www.sebrightgardens.com
--------- A B O U T -----------
My name is Erin and I love sharing inspiration and information with real-life gardeners. I live and garden in southeastern Wisconsin, zone 5b/6a.
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----------- FAVORITES -------------
🌿 My favorite potting soil (Organic Mechanics peat-free Container blend): bit.ly/containerblend
🌿 My favorite soil amendment: bit.ly/biocharblend
🌿 Hose reel (Hoselink): bit.ly/TIGhoselink
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🌿 Garden products I buy on repeat: liketk.it/3FIyl
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[@CA-rx9ze]

Sitting on my sofa sipping lemonade watching somebody else do garden maintenance instead of doing my own garden jobs that need done.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Me too❤I did alot yesterday tho..

[@doctim53]

I feel your pain with keeping hanging baskets watered. I only use them nowadays when I can hook them into drip irrigation

[@melaniecalderon8973]

😂

[@25gallant]

I started back to school and I should be studying. These garden videos are just too addictive/relaxing though. If only the exam was on gardening 😂

[@kimpaynter]

So so true I live in Mesa Az no way to hot !!!! Water early morning then when the sun goes down

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Time stamps in the description along with links to everything I'm using (including the ferns).

[@latebloominghippie]

💚💚💚I know editing is not your favorite thing, but thank you for the time you spent on creating this content! I also love watching you just “get the job done” Thank you for being you and sharing!

[@karysu51]

I like to watch garden maintenance and odd job videos. It is so satisfying and my favorite chore in my garden.

[@bettyboop1524]

I love these types of video, I find them very restful not a lot of chatter or science projects and pleasant music. The three hanging baskets are adorable. I've noticed lately that many garden videos are so loud (maybe I'm getting old?) I end up turning off unless it has something of interest to me. Thank you for your videos and your free style of gardening.

[@emkn1479]

Seeee THIS is where a greenhouse or cold frame and heater come in. I overwinter baskets and have had some of the same plants going for years. During winter they live in a DIY structure made using old windows and doors. The baskets are gorgeous!

[@anitahadley2871]

I love the style of the hanging baskets. Would look pretty with lights for the holidays. I just can’t get over you wearing fleece still! It’s so damn hot and dry here in GA!

[@IonaReavis]

Started planning a shade garden last year. I call it the rust garden because I use Rusty containers. I have an old fire pit so you've inspired me to convert the fire pit into a planner. It actually had a top which I'm going to convert into a hanging basket of shade plants. Thanks for the idea

[@betsymaltby6788]

Tying up your sweet peas with magnetic cable ties...genius!

[@carissasgarden]

Love that trio and such a great idea to add a container or hanging baskets to an area that needs some interest! And boy, did that willow ever get a nice makeover! 😍🌳

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I didn’t realize just how bad it was until I saw how much I took off of it!

[@carissasgarden]

@@TheImpatientGardener 🤣

[@socorromolina-sm9vy]

No editing necessary! Love the hanging & ground baskets & also the hostas! I'm in AZ where they're never going to be living in this part if the world!😮

[@mistygeller3193]

Those baskets are amazing! I’m with you, they work together as one collective piece. And damn do they really draw your attention to that area! Very very cool idea! You rock, as always 😁

[@bbila8361]

I love the shade container grouping and really enjoyed the Wild Willow segment. :-)

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Love the colourful hanging baskets. Your garden is huge, never a dull moment, always something to do.

[@Susan-hn4dd]

Wow! The willow transformed👍👍

[@cece_marie]

I wasn't prepared for all those suckers! 😲😂 What a glow up ✨Need to try that Sucker Punch on my lilac and hydrangea standard.

[@tarawatterson4188]

True garden artist-sculptor stuff right here! 😍

[@denapalser9201]

The music was so good! Please share the artists?

[@rebeccaz789]

I love the script-style garden notes..

[@nicholasryan5401]

Beautiful hanging baskets and fire pit plant selections, they are the bees knees.

[@terrypaul97045]

Thanks I’m very zen also. I have many plants that still need to be planted. Also I’ve about reached my limit in my cottage garden. So I’m moving to the back yard.

[@JacquiQ]

Love the hanging baskets and the fire pit planting, love the begonias :) love them hanging in the tree like that., so pretty and natural looking

[@heatherw.2751]

I love those hanging containers! They turned out so well and the color is so eye catching !!!!

[@SunnyBlueSkyDay]

Never knew about Sucker Punch...great tip! So satisfying to see other gardeners little big jobs get completed 🌱 That small shovel spade seems practical.

[@jennifergreene8891]

I do love your choices of plants. These 3 planters are beautiful and brings life to the shady area. 😍

[@juliefurman1978]

I have never been a fan of hanging baskets. Live in Iowa and I have NO watering system, just me. Hanging baskets just do NOT seem to survive for long. But MY OH MY OH MY THOSE ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. 🎉❤❤❤

[@christinenagel8300]

Love the hanging baskets and redo of fire pit!!! Beautiful, thanks for sharing 😃

[@JennJenn9]

Great baskets- they reflect your style very well. I don’t normally lean towards orange, but that’s a great shade esp in that spot. I also love they are mostly greenery, w/orange more an accent to catch the eye

[@kasiacholewinska]

Hi Erin! Thanx for another inspirational video ❤ love the hanging baskets for shady locations, I wasn’t supposed to do hanging baskets this year ( lack of sunny spots) but you’ve just made me change my mind 😅 Would love to see an update on those containers ( all of them actually). Your zen-like-attitude is very refreshing, thank you! And thanx again for taking your time on editing and making content, please keep them coming, I’ve seen every single one and kelp playing “mix “ of your channel multiple times in the evenings. My hubs (not a gardening type) even enjoys that, your sense of humor especially😊happy gardening!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

The hanging basket looks really beautiful!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Your hanging baskets add a very nice touch. 🌺💚🙃

[@BlackSwampSurvivor]

A fun video. Was grooving on that bluesy piano music during the sweet pea portion!

[@donnaerickson613]

Nice to see you in the Proven Winners Idea Book along with a few of my other ones. Congratulations, love the hanging pots!

[@evanorvell8368]

That tiny tradescantia is one that I grew in 1971- or possibly one that is its very close cousin. Of course, we didn't call it tradescantia back them! You could buy it everywhere in my SE Texas area.

[@renejohnson37]

Love those hanging baskets. Beautiful and creative. Reminds me of Chanticleer.

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Looking lovely! Love the selections! Can't WAIT to see 'em fill in!!! ❤

[@OliveCityOasis]

Long-time follower, Erin, and I love your channel! ❤ I also love the gorgeous color of your hoodie. But *how* are you wearing a sweatshirt in July???!!! 😮 I'm watering my garden right now in northern California at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="450">7:30</a>pm, and it's still 110°! Truthfully, your gardens and your approach to landscape gardening is so down-to-earth, relaxing, and inspiring. Thank you for keeping it real, making us laugh, and giving us great ideas! 😊

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I know you’re cooking out there but I’m getting to the point where I’ll take a little Cooking here. It’s been chilly!

[@OliveCityOasis]

@@TheImpatientGardener If only we could do a little exchange! 😎

[@rickyt3961]

thanks Erin! 🪴

[@debs-more-plants]

My husband has an old Chiminea fire pit I want to make into a succulent container! Trying to figure that out but think it will be cool!

[@suzannebartow6390]

Per your reference for Sebrings Gardens in Oregon, I made a big purchase ( I live in Spokane Wa) the plants came quickly, nicely packed and nice plants. thanks for the recommendation.

[@janicegrogg9710]

Love hanging baskets👍🌺

[@angelacollins1343]

Thanks Erin!

[@colleenjohnson5381]

Love your music choices!

[@karencrane6325]

I really need to get my rear out of the chair and pull weeds. 😂😂😂😂😂. It’s really hot here where I am, and my desire to be out is very low! Love the begonias…. I may try them again next year

[@user-vl5bj6of2s]

I recycle soil bags in my grow bags because they dry out so fast.😊

[@rebeccapultz8416]

Gorgeous

[@jillsimpson8716]

Perfection. Great type of video

[@jomassey4207]

I would plant some calendula or lemon marigolds in your vege gardens to confuse pests and bring in pollinators. Tom's like to be with peppers and basil. Corn and beans do well together as the corn is a stake for beans. Companion planting saves water, weeding and reduces pests...I've forgotten alot but thought this might help. Jo😊

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Lots of flowers in the veg garden already (four full beds of them plus in the corners of every veg bed and the in-ground edges). I’m more of a plant partners believer rather than companion planting person but there is some overlap there. The important thing is to do what works for you in your garden.

[@jomassey4207]

Kumara or sweet potatoes are eaten heaps here in NZ. They like sandy, well composted, friable soil, (similar to potatoes)and heaps of blood and bone. The Maori chuck fish heads and bone carcasses into the soil, before planting but blood n bone will do..... the size is massive at harvesting time. Just thought this might help, Jo😊

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I dream of fish and kumara chips from Seamart.

[@beckyscheller9358]

Thank you

[@cherylskornik1512]

great video. love the music

[@anounimouse]

Erin, the fern you haven't given the name to looks like a 'Crispy Wave Fern'.

[@denisehouck1970]

A hanging basket trick is to put a diaper or menstrual pad at the bottom of your basket. It will hold the moisture and not dry out so fast. It works. 😂

[@TheImpatientGardener]

And it also won’t drain. (Well at least the diaper version)

[@suzannebuenaventura1743]

I love the string in the can! I need to figure a way to copy that... or buy it!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I put a link in the description. I usually buy a new can in spring and then just pick up refills all summer.

[@patriciafitzgerald8902]

How about a rain barrel near the hanging baskets?❤

[@markgolden6265]

I Love your garden I would drive up to Wisconsin to see one of your tours. Erin, are they open to the public? I would love to see how close you are to Lake Michigan. Thanks for the great videos.

[@lisag6796]

My thistles have bloomed and have the whispy stuff (don't know what's called) that the yellow finches like to use to make their nests. Now if I only had the finches in my yard!!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

The wispy stuff is called “future nightmare.” 🤣 That is the one redeeming quality of these invasive (and illegal, here) weeds.

[@lizm2147]

LOVE your channel! I've never had any luck with containers. I get some as gifts, but by mid season most flowers have suffered and i disassemble them and plant the best bits. I can't help but notice that you have lots of clematis. I adore them (currently I have 12). Do you ever get clematis wilt? Everything I've read says theres no cure. I just do alot of cutting.

[@christinezarvis4761]

Hi Erin, I’m a huge fan of containers and these are fantastic. I particularly love the ferns and the bossa nova begonias. I use them every year, but have to get them online. I have never seen the paprika/papyrus (?) before. Did you get them online, and, if so, where? I’m waiting for a Terrain sale! Thank you.

[@anne-9374]

Hi Erin, with all the willow branches you’ve removed, are you going to use them for something? Such as make a trellis or something else?

[@TJacobs1148]

Love the hanging planters and repurposed fire pit. I use the Sucker Punch on my crabapple tree. Do you know of anything that works 100% of the time for suckers.

[@melepling2742]

What is that cool tool you are using when planting the annuals and then the ferns? Where can I get one????

[@shirlenehigbie5677]

What was the name of the tune that was playing at around 12 minuets ... ???

[@upnorth21]

Love the hanging baskets! It is great to have a punch of color in the shade! I would think they were a trick to hang. Very cool look. What were you tying sweet peas up with?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I found these silicone magnetic ties that I’m trying this year. I put a link in the description.

[@chelainevilleneuve411]

Wondering how the containers are hanging from the tree?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Long three-stand (cheap) line from high-up branches. We throw weighted feeder lines up until we get the right branch and then run the line we want to hang them from.

[@prairie2gem]

loving the hanging planters! What shade/annual flowers are good to start from seed? Or is that just wishing thinking? 😂🙄

[@TheImpatientGardener]

There are some great begonia varieties that grow great from seed! They take a bit to get going but it's worth it.

[@emkn1479]

Browallia and impatiens are pretty easy and coleus offer as much color as flowers

[@beckyscheller9358]

Where can I get a small shovel like you use? Looks very useful

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Oh I will add that to the links, and yes it is probably the tool I use the most simply because I'm always carrying it around. It's the Sneeboer Great Dixter Planting Spade. You can find it at Garden Tool Company or Gardenheir online.

[@Lea-zf7lm]

Love those little shovels. Brits use them all the time.

[@yonokzeller5402]

❤🙏

[@judymckerrow6720]

Which thistle did you pull the one on the right or left ? 🤭🌺💚🙃

[@TheImpatientGardener]

🤣 excellent question. Let’s hope it was both but honestly I can’t remember.

[@gardengatesopen]

It looked like a Wild Lettuce actually... It's a really fantastic pain relief plant.

[@judymckerrow6720]

@@TheImpatientGardener 🤣🌺💚🙃