I use the big ones as temporary cover for outdoor plants during frosty nights. Just turn it upside down and remove it in the morning.
@karinberryman20093 жыл бұрын
Switched on!
@gardentours3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. 🌱👍
@chrifel71273 жыл бұрын
sturdy black pots are the best! i use them to elevate other containers and if done right, the black magically disappears in the landscape
@judyrodriguez855025 күн бұрын
I just love you three and love that Linda has Leah as a kind of daughter to share with and teach and learn from each other. Stewart is amazing too! You all just mesh so well together. I’m going to be making that cocktail, sounds wonderful!!😊
@happilycontent4193 жыл бұрын
If you want to go really big, livestock mineral buckets are great! If you know anyone with horses or cattle you can get them for free. They take Rustoleum paint well, and are great for crafting. I made mine into self-watering containers so in the summer it's only watering once a week. They also make great garden clean up tubs.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
GREAT TIP!!
@brendahorton49073 жыл бұрын
Thank you foe sharing your idea. How do you make these self watering.
@janetsydoruk47233 жыл бұрын
I’ll look out for a horse place to get one or two.
@happilycontent4193 жыл бұрын
@@brendahorton4907 Do a KZbin search and you will find multiple how to videos to adapt to your container.
@lovepeace46353 жыл бұрын
Pots are expensive now, this is a good idea to recycle and use it again. I love your ideas, We learn ways to have a nice garden without expending too much, not like other channels expending thousands in plants and pots , like everybody has the same budget.
@suzym47063 жыл бұрын
I love your channel because we are so much alike in our frugal, thrifty and creative ways!😉✌🏼💐💅🏼
@juanadennis14443 жыл бұрын
MY husband asked me why I keep so many plastic pots as we were doing fall clean up and storage. I do use some of your reasons and a few of my own. I use quite a few for holding plants that will be transplanted at some point and they are handy for the plants donated to garden club sales. I am definitely going to plant tulip bulbs using the plastic pots and plop in other pots. Glad I didn"t plant them before seeing this. Thank you .
@anjar.3274 Жыл бұрын
The idea to put a plastic plant pot in the massive containers and to conceal the entire surface with gravel is brilliant. I recently pulled a muscle when repotting a larger planter and thought I would now have to say goodbye to the beautiful terracotta pots in the garden. But thanks to your great idea, the beautiful heavy planters can stay.
@phyllisanngodfrey61373 жыл бұрын
I would like to see the interior of your garden building/greenhouse.
@rachelsmith18813 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! I saved a few black nursery pots because I saw the title of this video, but had not watched it yet. Last night, I was looking for large pots to put some banana trees and elephant ears plants in that someone had given me, and there were those saved nursery pots. So tonight I sat down and watched this video. Win! Win! I also learned from you, to put plastic pots inside my hanging baskets to keep them from drying out so quickly. It really works! Thank you!
@diannenaworensky66983 жыл бұрын
A girl after my own heart. I have always hoarded those big nursery pots
@janethein77403 жыл бұрын
I use this technique for my house plants & it never occurred to me to use on my outside pots . Great idea . I have some nice huge ceramic pots that I have to store inside when temperatures and snow start flying.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Especially the pricey ones!
@krdodd603 жыл бұрын
I knew I was saving those pots for a reason, other than them being too sturdy to throw away. I learned something new today!
@LMLewis3 жыл бұрын
You're so right about double-potting holding in moisture. The only way I was able to successfully keep Boston Ferns was by putting the fern in a nursery pot inside a somewhat larger resin pot. Not only did they last through a hot summer, they grew massively for three years.
@earlenewatters26473 жыл бұрын
I want your jeans. Where do I get them?
@glendagai3 жыл бұрын
Love the black pot hoarding. I am a convert! Never thought of that view of black pots!
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@jennmcgee10273 жыл бұрын
You make me anxious to start my spring planters and getting ready for FLOWERS! SUCH an inspiration!
@peacelily7203 жыл бұрын
I'm saving them and layered into terracotta pots just like you do. It's easy to replace anytime. Sometimes big ones for tomatoes , peppers also I save small cell packs and inserts for cuttings. I recycle a lot.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!! Brilliant you!!!
@rachelhoward3343 жыл бұрын
I just so love your garden, it is my most favourite of all on the internet.
@suzanne4153 жыл бұрын
I love your ideas. They are functional, economic and practical. I always thought all plants HAD to go directly in the ground. Your potting methods will take my garden to a whole new level. Never thought about growing bulbs in pots!! Thank you.
@christinedozier60713 жыл бұрын
I scoot one along with me when I'm weeding
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Smart cookie you are😁
@Crankinstien3 жыл бұрын
That jacket is legit! Awesome
@danitaperkins65063 жыл бұрын
Yes ! Love those pots too!!! When I was a much younger lady and learning all about taking care of my yard , my landscaping lady who did my yard , taught me all about saving those pots and what to do with them! Loved her ! The best tip she taught me was to use those great big ones as a cleanup bucket instead of a wheelbarrow , like when I would be trimming , deheading old blooms , etc. just fill it up and take it and empty it on the compost pile. They are not heavy and easy to tote around on your hip 😜. I’m sure you know all of that but I just wanted to add a comment and mainly say , I love watching you! I have just recently found your site , I would love to come and hang out with you in your yard and watch and learn from you ! You’re my kind of yard lady! I just wish I had my husband to be out helping me like yours does! Can I bring him and y’all “try” and teach him a thing or two ?!!! I’m sure you have done this already but I would love for you to show your yard when you have it all put together in each season , I know it must be beautiful ! Sorry for the long comment !
@ritastutler14703 жыл бұрын
People laugh at my husband and I for hoarding or keeping things. They do not laugh when we do not have to buy a lot of stuff and we have items in our garage, basement, or shed we can use. Love this idea. I subscribed. ♡
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@barbaracole43143 жыл бұрын
I've always saved my black pots, have them in all sizes.
@heathermcelroy71713 жыл бұрын
What a great ideas! I was going to give them back to a nursery, but now I might try faux finishing them using baskets to make a porch display.
@jenmv34833 жыл бұрын
I think I've seen stone texture spray paints in a can
@aletoaleto7273 жыл бұрын
I do this all the time. It works great!!!
@DLynne2223 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Especially the bonus! I've got bulbs arriving now and now I have ideas for planting some. Inspired by your basket planters I now have some too. Now I know better how to use them! Thanks for all the tips. And I love your jacket!
@riverp90193 жыл бұрын
Love them and have actualy bought loads of the big to giant sizes. The smaller ones are best for re-cycling. Exactly perfect for growing large shrubs and trees in pots behind other pots in borders, on terraces etc as the black colour means they disappear but the plant doesn't. Also nice to put in more decorative but perhaps fragile expensive pots you dont want roots destroying. Perfect for plants with known aggressive roots you want in pots long-term like standard camelias or cordylines. Word of caution pests like pot weevils and earwigs, slugs, cut worms and snails love to hide in the gap when a pot is placed into another container. This makes a perfect hiding spot during the day, at night they come out and do their damage. So you may want to fill that gap with something. I use pure sand or fine grit as its easy to pour in and critters can't get into that either. With a basket try using a bin-liner (trash bag) then fill in that between the pot, unless its a very fine weave it's not he best hiding place so might not be needed
@Li-Anderson3 жыл бұрын
I knew it, you really are a garden genius!😳🙂I will make sure to collect these from now on😄 Thanks Linda,have marvelous day!
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Hardly but thank you🙏
@Li-Anderson3 жыл бұрын
@@LindaVater 🤗😉
@DixieGirl98763 жыл бұрын
I think I'll try that with some spring bulbs as well, thanks for the tips!
@louannhuber26513 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@donnanolan89133 жыл бұрын
Although I garden in zone 4 in Canada and cannot plant some of the plants you can, your ideas can be used universally! I love your thrifting and recycling ideas.
@mybahe13 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda! I have always saved my bigger black pots because they come in so handy for several different reasons. You have just given me so many different reasons for doing so!! Loved the rolled up jeans btw!
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mkpoptic57903 жыл бұрын
Great ideas so practical. I have used the black pots as liners for years but you gave me a few new ways to try. You are a gardener after my own heart. Thank you Linda.
@kallienicolay7383 жыл бұрын
Love how you recycle! Hope more of your views will start doing like you
@sharoncalloway81283 жыл бұрын
Great idea Linda. I am going to start saving them.
@TheEnthusiasticGardener3 жыл бұрын
So many fabulous tips in every video Linda. Love them 😍
@adrabruzzese76103 жыл бұрын
I spray the good looking extra large hard plastic nursery pots satin black lightly. I used for all my veggies and some annual flowers. They look great and dont tip over in the wind and best of all they are food safe and free
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!
@laurenwellman25163 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas and the size of those nursery pots. I have the much smaller gallon or less size. I do save some to use as liners in smaller pots or for seed starting.
@Kate987553 жыл бұрын
i've been binge watching you, so many things you discuss i relate, and now this...yes i save big and small nursery containers. 😂
@crystalduck98593 жыл бұрын
The baskets would last a bit longer if they were raised up off the ground. You can purchase (or maybe make?) little triangular “pot feet,” about 3/4” thick and a couple of inches long and wide. Just place 3 or 4 of these under the basket; use more for larger pots. They also protect a wooden deck from water remaining under pots after watering. Another alternative solution is to use the wire stands, about 2” high, available at Dollar stores. Some have legs, and some have wheels!! Whatever you can figure out that will allow the water to dry up, rather than pool under and rot the baskets. Another tip: I place a few of the plastic 6-pack containers, or some of the small plastic pots, upside-down, in the bottom of large pots before I fill them with soil. Saves on soil, and makes the big pots a bit lighter to lift and carry. Also, to create a reservoir of water: using a pot without drainage holes in the bottom, I drill several holes a couple of inches up the sides of the pot, place the containers (as mentioned above) upside down in the bottom, then add the soil. 🤗 Happy gardening!!❤️
@annale39253 жыл бұрын
Love all your creative ideas of hoarding all these plastic nursery pots. Your videos are so inspiring and educational, especially for someone like me who knows very little about gardening. So so glad to find your youtube channel. For sure, I'll be looking for more of your videos. Many many thanks!🥰🌺🌹🌼🍁
@anitahill47253 жыл бұрын
I have painted mine with spray paint and they look great!
@gingertom643 жыл бұрын
I have been experimenting with the same idea. I just need a bigger garden to put the pots/plants after they have finished flowering for the season. Like the hair style by the way.
@carolbrooks91613 жыл бұрын
I save those black pots too but often dont quite know what to do with them. Now I know lots of ways to use them. Thank you!
@suzannefronzaglio24273 жыл бұрын
I save many of the very small individual and compartmentalized pots (4-packs & 6-packs) that the flowers & vegetable plants are sold in, to use as seed-starting containers in the spring, to start zinnias, cosmos, morning glories, etc. The quart size pots I use for going around my flower beds, and gathering little baby seedlings ("freebies") from flowers like blue ageratum (coming up for over 7 years in a row, around my birdbath), violas, that I find growing. I put them in the quart pots and let them get bigger, to transplant in empty spots around my flower beds, where I'd like to see them bloom and reseed. I always keep a couple of regular sized planters filled with soil, that I don't plant anything in. As summer goes by, and a pot or hanging basket of portulaca's (or snapdragons I have planted in the garden) flowers go to seed, I gather these seeds and throw them in the planter with soil only. One for the portulaca seeds, one for the snapdragons, etc. Then the following Spring, you have all these baby plants coming up that you can thin out (even put in the empty 4-packs/6-packs), let them grow a bit bigger, and transplant to wherever you need them! You can't imagine how many flowers you can get this way. I even had a pot that I threw petunia seeds in, and tons of baby petunia seedlings popped up in the Spring! And mind you, I live in SW PA, very cold winters. With the ageratum, and plants like verbena bonariensis, I usually just crumble a flower head that's gone to seed, over the area where I'd like to see it come up next year.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with your resourcefulness and your industriousness! Well done you!
@helenoleksyn51983 жыл бұрын
Do you plant your flower seeds in the ground now in the winter? I’m in Illinois wondering if the seeds will survive?
@suzannefronzaglio24273 жыл бұрын
@@helenoleksyn5198 no, I don't plant any seeds in the ground now, in the fall. But the pots that I dump seeds in (portulaca seeds and petunia, snapdragon seeds) aren't even covered in dirt. I just drop them on top, and in the Spring, those pots are bursting with baby seedlings. Around my birdbath, the blue ageratum that is drying up and going to seed, I just grab a flower head of dried seeds and sprinkle them around the birdbath, trying to evenly distribute them around it. I don't rake the seeds in or cover with dirt. And they'll come up again next year. I just started moving the blue ageratum "freebies" to my back yard flower beds, to get them growing there too. The verbena bonariensis self-sows everywhere too. I don't mulch the flowerbeds, and my sister says that's why the plants self-sow so easily. But I did use mulch last year around my birdbath planting, and the ageratum still came up this year.
@judymiddleswart93503 жыл бұрын
Now I know what to do with my big plastic pots loved this thanks!!
@FrolicsAndFinds3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I have them in all sizes! The smallest ones I used to transfer seedlings into and have them waiting in my small greenhouse. I have 2 huge ones I used as a compose bin on which I put a smaller one with plants in it so the composting gets hidden from the nosey HOA 😂
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Clever you!
@mariacapobianco49743 жыл бұрын
The really big ones are great to move around the garden with, an use to collect any weeds that you pull, pruned yard waste,etc. It is easier than dragging a big lawn refuse bag with you.
@barbaramccann79443 жыл бұрын
I also use these in my glazed, ceramic pots.
@lincasteel-butler5313 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Great reasons, thank you!
@michaliareeton2653 жыл бұрын
Hi Linda l am with you on the black planters .l love what you are going to do with the pots jazzy them up l just love all your reasons for .l really helpful video today
@ms.jenkinskbclassroom60663 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you Linda! Learning new things. Diane from Abita Springs, LA
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Louisiana!!
@fannieallen60053 жыл бұрын
Very smart to recycle
@flowergirl88873 жыл бұрын
I am going to start saving my plastic pots.
@edwinmiranda81743 жыл бұрын
Linda ur video is not only how to use a pot in different ways rather a better understanding how to use the money wisely and technology supposed to make our lives easier and faster for things that we love to do like using a """pot"""
@laurakb1962 жыл бұрын
I’m using the nursery pots for plants under the Japanese maple. Shallow roots don’t allow digging and it was my only shaded area so now I have shade plants!
@elanatassone43463 жыл бұрын
your garden space is FABULOUS well done, 🙌
@anilori26211 ай бұрын
I treasure my 3 gallon and up plastic pots. I keep some smaller ones to 'set' clippings for my gardener friends. Home Depot has a recycling drop off.
@joywhitley31413 жыл бұрын
Hey Linda, now I see myself hitting 50% basket sale at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s! The faux finish and use of the gravel is just brilliant. I’m going to look for the ones with straight smooth sides. You have the best tips ever!!! 🌸
@joanies67783 жыл бұрын
Another source of those large size pots is emptied cattle protein tubs. Some farmers are happy to give them away free, others will charge $3-$5 each. Many gardeners use them for growing crops at home. With so many people starting to grow food at home now, they may or may not be so easily available... just look out for them on Craigslist, FB Marketplace, etc.
@MollyBearisms3 жыл бұрын
Another option in case you guys (like me this year) bought way too many potted plants to keep all of your pots at your house: native plant nurseries will generally accept them for use in their greenhouses. I’m definitely going to be trying out those faux finishes next year, such a good idea!
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good info👍
@germannlindastellarsisk37163 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Your backyard grass always looks so perfect; wondering if it's artificial?
@gardentours3 жыл бұрын
I keep mine as well. They are so useful.
@toosense3 жыл бұрын
That large plastic pot would make for a great raised garden.
@zalehaburude77523 жыл бұрын
Fantastic...Linda!!
@rnupnorthbrrrsm61233 жыл бұрын
Thank you for justifying my pot hoarding 😍😍😍 Where do you keep all your stuff ?? It is always so neat and orderly around there but you always have stuff 🤷🏼♀️
@gwenwade60592 жыл бұрын
In her garage. Mentioned in the clip.
@barbw.71833 жыл бұрын
Great ideas, Linda. Please be sure to clean the pots before putting new plants in there. A diluted bleach solution should do the trick - clean away all residual soil & other matter -- this will help prevent the transfer of any diseases or pests that may be in the old soil that clings to the sides & bottom of the pot.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice!
@Hope-uq1vn Жыл бұрын
Linda the paint colour of your doors is simply stunning. Would you mind sharing the colour please?
@maricelaaguirre84863 жыл бұрын
Good ideas for those plastic pot👍
@elmariedstra56313 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!! I also save my pots. I have so many!! Lol
@jeanjones74863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video Linda. Can't get enough!👀👍🙏🌞
@ceciliapreziose37833 жыл бұрын
well thank god she told us, couldnt thought myself
@vklewis4003 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the video on the black plastic pots. I have lots 😍
@markie33943 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!!
@cherrimullins96323 жыл бұрын
I love them,use them for my gardening business!🌹🌻🌷🌳
@aliciacoffey89923 жыл бұрын
I love this info! Could you tell me how you keep the plants from root rot when they stay in the black tubs?
@edstud13 жыл бұрын
I love to keep those pots, great video, Linda!
@ninam86023 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! I usually discarded my black pots. I can't wait to use them in my terracotta and other pots. I was wondering if you always have drainage holes in the bigger pots you put these in? Like the big topiary you displayed.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Yes...90% of the time!
@pragueinbloom11103 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for inspiring us how to save resources!
@judypittas43242 жыл бұрын
I use the large one that had trees in them for compost.
@lauraallen68903 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@jackiezerres37533 жыл бұрын
I've taken a black, 3 gallon pot and covered the sides with bark that's shredded off of my mature crape myrtle trees (thanks for that idea in another one of your videos). It's currently planted with an ornamental pepper plant for fall. By the way, where are your boots?
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Hee hee. Shaking things up with tennis shoes😂 !
@dianneschmidt54173 жыл бұрын
I save my nursery pots as well, but usually just to weed and help me pick up leaves in the garden. Now, I have 5 additional reasons to explain to my husband why I need to keep "all of those pots"! Linda, your videos are always filled with such great content, but what I'd really like to know, is where did you purchase that gorgeous shelving unit behind you, in the house? Just consider me your nosy neighbor. :-)
@peterstevens65553 жыл бұрын
Hello from Auckland, New Zealand ...
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter!
@peterstevens65553 жыл бұрын
@@LindaVater Hello Linda ...
@midoann3 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Japan. Helpful. Now I'll appreciate the plastic containers. I didn't understand well the annual flowers and having the next season flowers ready?
@imlew7853 Жыл бұрын
Gel stain works great for a rustic natural finish. The less perfect you apply the better......easie piasie, guaranteed. I use Old Master gel stain brand recommended for exterior and interior use. Mix and match the colors is super easy for more interesting creation.
@teejaywee3 жыл бұрын
Now I’m lamenting all the pots I’ve thrown away over the years. Where can I get my hands on some quickly?
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
Ask at a local nursery!
@divin-inarizona71253 жыл бұрын
Stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have places in their garden dept where they put these pots and you are allowed to take them. If you have too many you can take them and add to the pile for other people to take.
@bebekanter66403 жыл бұрын
@@divin-inarizona7125 Advertise on NextDoor and FB Marketplace for "reusable"" plastic pots. Some people don't have enough, and for others the garage is full, as in my case. Gardeners like to have their pots go to happy families. You might even get some free cuttings.
@dianegentry32553 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Good reason to look for some old baskets!
@carolynsteele51163 жыл бұрын
My hubby and I follow landscape companies after they finish landscaping an office park or new home or apartment complex. Once they're finished the dumpsters are filled with pots of every size! We Use the giant ones to grow sweet potatoes, the 10 gallon for giving potted tomato plants to friends and neighbors, and fill the greenhouse with seedlings to put out in May. We find endless uses!
@dawnmitchell113 жыл бұрын
For the ones that are plopped into baskets, do you just take them out when watering or is it safe to water while in the basket? I use the pint, quart, and gallon sized for seedlings or holding over plants needing to be transplanted like others have said. I don't usually have pots your sized, but when I do I will remember these tips!
@sharondvorak69143 жыл бұрын
Home Depot and Lowes will take nursery pots for recycling. I have so many one gallon nursery cans that I will never use all of them.
@cindyg89953 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@sunshine4days6113 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas!!❤️
@CarolinaGirl193 жыл бұрын
I like to turn them upside down in some massive resin pots to reduce the need for potting soil.
@LindaVater3 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌✔️
@deborahpellerito61173 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@romiehutson52303 жыл бұрын
Lol I’ve been on a hunt on market place for these containers🙋🏻♀️
@md63973 жыл бұрын
Do a tour of the skull shelf behind you!
@RomiW3 жыл бұрын
These are great ideas!! Thanks💖
@bethmann32832 жыл бұрын
Question for you? Can you plant your fall mums in the ground now and they come back in the spring? I'm in Michigan and I planted one in the ground last fall, it came up, slowly, but it came up, and now it looks beautiful and is starting to bloom. Is that typical?
@LindaVater2 жыл бұрын
Yes ! If it’s a hardy mum:)
@rc63042 жыл бұрын
When u water them, how do you prevent the moisture from rotting the baskets? I used to do this but the baskets rotted eventually Is there some sort of product that can be used to waterproof the inside of the basket? You have the most gorgeous garden!
@gulmeranazar2443 жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda you are Amazing 🤩 I have question where and how you keep safety all your container plants in cold winter time. Thank you
@gwenwade60592 жыл бұрын
In her garage.
@livierpelayo88533 жыл бұрын
Me gustan sus ideas x que son muy similares alo que yo hago !
@Theprissyhen2293 жыл бұрын
Aaaand I am not above rescuing them from the neighbor’s trash. We have alleys in GA. They usually stack them next to their bin and as soon as I spot them, I go get them.