Houseplant shopping at my local big box stores- Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart

It may still be cold here but my mind is READY for spring! Let's check out what my big box stores are currently carrying! Hope you enjoy and thank you so much for being here!
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[@stephanieramos9447]

“I don’t need every plant to live in my house, but I like to say hi.” Words to live by 💕

[@Elysian330]

I do this also 😅

[@mama-G_]

Buenos Dias Chulita I want to thank you for being a peaceful place to hang out on YT. I often check out clearance plants but you have me taking second looks! Blessed day

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much for being here 🥹 happy you are a part of the family here

[@wesprocl]

I love that you normalize the idea of not buying everything in order to be happy. You are such a breath of fresh air ❤️

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so so much!!!!! Just being around the plants and taking a walk around is just as good.

[@kimgomez8099]

I ❤ a girlfriend that will drive me all around to shop and not buy anything. As for your embarrassment, You’re helping your plant peeps and doing Gods work you should never be embarrassed of doing a good thing. We ❤ you❤

[@cks9516]

Your lack of a successful haul makes it much more relatable…but it never keeps us from trying. You’re hilarious❤️

[@kitchenworker446]

I don't care if you buy plants or not Krystal...I just like hanging out with you - are sooo funny and I love to see the plants that you rescue...I know you can't save them all...but I will say that I am that person who picks up all the fallen leaves, the broken stems, the litttle 'bits' that are to be swept up...and I take them home and rescue them...free plants!!!

[@PokeProShop]

“Don’t want every plant in my house, just wanna visit and say hi ya know?” Love that quote hahahaha

[@HannahGraceTea]

I also really love that you were so respectful at the stores, and you try not to include others in the background of your videos. Very kind and considerate of other customers privacy

[@torquess454]

I’m usually dissatisfied with our local Home Depot too, they make soil soup constantly..and the pots around my area are so basic , there’s no pretty cactus pots for my beefs etc Thanks for pushing past your shy limits for us!!! I use my nurseries to soften my anxiety when having a rough day, I’ll force myself out and tour around looking at plants. Doesn’t mean I’ll buy anything but just getting out and surrounding myself in green foliage helps calm my anxiety

[@cele8910]

I was surprised my Home Depot had some nice orchid pots. Usually, I have to order them from Amazon.

[@fbiagentfrank]

FYI BECAUSE KRYSTAL CHANGED MY LIFE WHEN SHE TAUGHT ME THIS LAST YEAR....Anyone that missed that part, if you have a pot without drainage you can use a diamond masonry bit to drill them. I bought one and just use my impact driver. You have to keep the piece submerged in water while you do it or it can crack though! Keep the spot you're drilling wet continuously throughout so submerge or keep stopping and rewetting the dent/hole😂

[@emoo2342]

Another tip-if you keep a plant in the nursery pot, you can just pull it out of the cover pot to water it, and/or bottom water it, and put it back. (My favorite method because it’s much easier to repot out of a nursery pot than a cute ceramic or clay pot that you may have to destroy to get the plant out) They also sell hole drill bits, specifically-same concept, too, just able to drill bigger holes. Love it for my succulent arrangements.😄 And ya’ll, get some mesh liners to hold your soil in, too.👌🏾

[@emoo2342]

@@9622paige Yes!!! I saw this tip somewhere and was like "That would have been a nice thought before I went and bought a soldering iron"..but the soldering iron was maybe $12 and it's super quick. My parfait cups stand no chance.xD I think I saw somewhere on here that you can use just a screw driver and a hammer to make holes, but I am not that brave and I don't want to break $xx.xx in pots trying to see if I can do it when I already have a drill that costs less.😅

[@emoo2342]

​@@9622paige Oh hush--lies and deceit.😆 You are not dumb. The internet is cool because random people remind us of or give us perspective on various things. Using a screwdriver is brilliant.^^

[@abigirlll]

I rarely buy plant supplies like pots or trays from big-box stores because I can usually find them 10x cheaper at a thrift store! Unless I'm looking for something very specific, thrift shopping for plant supplies makes the hobby more affordable. 😊

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

Good idea

[@JustADucky]

I love that last part about it’s not always about buying. Sometimes it’s just about visiting and saying hi. Walking through nurseries is one of my favorite things. The smell of the the soil and all the plants🥰🥰… it’s heaven.

[@AmandaMartinjhmobilemassage]

Krystal I love getting to know your personality through these videos. Your humor, authenticity and appreciation for plants I love. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@RachelCoffeeandAdventure]

I'm so jealous of everyone else's Lowes, the plants at mine haven't changed in weeks and they never put anything on clearance! It's better for my bank account lol, but still! Thank you for the long form video, this was a good way to start the day! 🧡

[@Tiffaloni]

Not sure where you live. I’m in western pa. The new ones are coming in slowly. One of my local Lowe’s, everything must be left over from last year. I like to buy the little $5.xx starters. 90% are half dead. The rest are 3 times normal size. But a good deal since they are $5.xx. I left one day last week and the plant truck was making a delivery. I went in the next day and all the dead plants were gone and new ones arrived. If something is not on the clearance rack but still looks half dead don’t be afraid to ask for a discount. That’s what I’ve been doing. Got an ivy last night half off because I asked the plant guy standing there if he could discount it.

[@RachelCoffeeandAdventure]

@@Tiffaloni I'm in NW Arkansas, hopefully we'll get a new shipment in too and the old ones will be put on clearance. I'll definitely try asking for discounts on the sad ones though if they don't, thanks for the info! ♥️

[@mirih5368]

I've stopped going to my local big box stores for plants because I get really genuinely upset when I see all the sad & neglected plants & can't take them all home with me. I go to my local Ace Hardware instead since it's owned by a lovely older couple & the wife, Carol, runs the plant, lawn care, & outdoor sections with an iron fist! The clearance plants are all $1 & they're usually in there because it's the end of their growing season, the environment just isn't right for them, or they've just been there a long time! I've never had a plant with pests or diseases from there. A genuinely great place to go for plants. Carol knows plants better than most anyone & is great at giving you care advice. Also we swap pet pictures & her 2 cats and 1 dog are very cute!

[@perplexingHodgepodge]

My rule is "no more than you can carry". If I need a basket or a cart, I'm probably going overboard. When my hands start to get full I'm a lot more likely to say no! Sometimes you just gotta trick your brain into thinking "we have enough."

[@Keaganhuntley]

Home Depot is the best, they let me take plants from the trash lol. They also take the best care of them at least at our location, and I cave met the caretaker and seems good with plants.

[@Munz_is_at_your_house]

I always go to big box stores just for plants lol.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

If there’s plants there, I’m buying them! 😂

[@katyoverocker2341]

Krystal you make me strive to be a better plant parent. This was a nice hang out with you. I thought we were going to get a haul reveal at the end, but I’m so proud of you! That Bird of paradise would’ve been mine 😂

[@zandrawostel5868]

I'm enjoying your longer videos. I agree, it's just nice to look at the plants.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! It’s been a lot of fun!

[@user-po7vs1me8n]

As a brit, I am in love with the huge scale of the plant section. My local B&M cannot compare to the size of your houseplant section and it leaves me in awe/envy haha

[@ZP916]

Omgoodness another longer video!? Yassss!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I promised more videos and I keep my promises 🫶🏽😂

[@HeyRayRayHey]

Watching you touch the plants at Walmart like they're your own kids trying on school clothes is hilarious, I've been greatly enjoying your videos and have been very inspired by you for my own plant journey!

[@rj156]

I love you taking us out and about, giving us your feedback on plants, what to look for, what to watch out for. I've been "doing" plants for almost 5 years and I learn something every time you do these videos!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@LilyBella-gj1lf]

Your Wal-Mart has WAAAAY better plants than mine. You are so lucky. Better luck next time. It's the thrill of the hunt sometimes. 😆 thanks for taking us along. Have an awesome weekend amiga!!!

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for taking us plant browsing!

[@KattsJungle]

Your videos encourage me to keep posting even if it makes me nervous and I feel like my content isn't "good enough" because you're just yourself. Thanks for sharing that you have to hype yourself up too ❤

[@user-rd3gd7vm2l]

What?? A Krystal planty video on a Friday?! 🙌🏼 sooo I’m at work 🤐 Here with you watching now- Yay!!! Plants!!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Yay!!!! Thank you so much!!!! Happy Friday!!!!

[@veryberry39]

I just got a Pink Princess from Walmart a few weeks ago! The ones they had didn't look nearly as nice as what you showed, but I love pink and have made it my mission to get as many pink plants as possible. Right now she's in a pink pot that *also* came from Walmart, and I just love it so much! 😍

[@jbaby362]

Oooh, goals

[@TheTinkerersWife]

You can't tell you're nervous at all. It's good to see what other stores in other regions have. It's pretty surprising some of the differences in pricing and lije you showed, the quality of the plants. Where I live, it can get pricey unless you know where to find the deals. You did great today. I hope you do this more often Crystal. It was fun!

[@MandalaBunnyhome]

I never find good plants at home depot, but Lowes is always a winner

[@stonerified]

Youre one of my ✨️ FAVORITE ✨️ plant people lol thank you for being unapologetically you , i love your energy when it comes to plants and ive been following for a couple years now Youre one of the main reasons i started buying plants and even just looking at them makes me happy, you gave me confidence to grow my plant collection , i have over 10 plants now and i want more lol Thank you again 💓 also i love that youre feeling more comfy recording, i cant wait to see how much growth youll have in the future making videos (Puns intended lol)

[@jukyyyyy]

WE LOVE KRYSTAL OUT IN THE WILD!!!

[@clairebleh1756]

I became friends with my local walmart gardner employee and she lets me get first pick of the "to be marked as clearance" section 🥰 I do have to hold myself back from buying so many rescue plants (walmart has A LOT) and I leave some really good ones behind for other people to find!

[@marcelagarnica7076]

Love that mindset of enjoying the experience of seeing the plants without necessarily having to buy them all 😊

[@laurahonaker2805]

I love getting to go to the store with no plans to buy anything and no time achedule or expectations placed me or my time. I haven't had a day out like that in a very long. I have an elementary age child and an infant. My days are 100% scheduled, reimented, and full of the expectations of others. Thanks for letting me sneak out to see some plants and sushi with you ❤❤❤

[@amy_ambrosio]

Krystal, me gustan mucho tus videos, eres un rayito de sol para muchos de nosotros 😊💛💚 Espero que estés bien y la vida te siga trayendo experiencias bonitas (como todo lo que le das a las plantas que cuidas y salvas) 💖

[@hummingbirdinSoCal]

Loved walking around and looking at all the plants with you! That was awesome! Please do more of these videos! So awesome!!🤩

[@mamalongsplants1559]

You are right the first store was sad❤

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Im hopeful it’ll be better closer to spring 😥

[@mckaylascott6458]

Currently in Ontario Canada our stores still have the very bare minimum. I actually went to Home Depot today & was shocked to find alot of their plants had white buggies or rust. I am so excited for Spring! Bring on the new plant babies 💚❤💚

[@KC-gq5po]

I got a birkin from HD. It was doing rough and way overcrowded. When I divided it up there was three babies in there. One I’m not sure what it is going to be but there were two of what I’m guessing are Prince of Oranges. All the babies and the birkin are thriving!

[@MichelleWalterdoesArt]

if i let myself look at plants when i'm out shopping, i try to go in with a list of plants i've researched that would suit my lighting options and look easy to care for. a few of the plants you named i've killed in the past, but some i've rescued! I try to only buy from a local nursery so they're usually in good shape (and expensive, which also limits what i buy because i don't want to spend too much!) it's the pots that are the most expensive parts of plant parenthood!

[@katiehoover6060]

I totally relate with the soothing feeling you get when you just walk around your local nursery even if you don’t buy anything 🌱

[@agostinadelgrosso9686]

Hi from Argentina! Love your videos and the chill channel to hang out talking about plants

[@sara-daisydygert757]

Girl! I love plant shopping w you! Your extremely delightful and peaceful and funny personality is why I watch you. Also the knowledge you give! But if you weren’t so cool, I wouldn’t watch. Much love!!! 🪴

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I’ll absolutely have to do more of these shopping with me 🥹 thank you so so much for being here and your kindness!

[@laregimbal]

Your Walmart is soooooo much better than mine. Mine has had the same boring three pots forever 😞😞😞

[@girasouljewelsinc.4078]

I busted out laughing when you made that face at 2:25 😩😩 cause I was over here making the SAME face 😹😹 Home Depot FAILS as usual in regards to plants. But WOW you just added Home Depot back to my list JUST for their planter selection🤩🤩🤩🤩 thank you for sharing!

[@coastalcouple]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the long videos!! The longer the better(that's what she said).... Seriously though, you don't even need to edit. You're personally carries the videos so great!!!🪴🪴🪴

[@loreleimaid]

The gray small alocasia is 'Melo" also known as Rhino Skin. As dismal as you think your shopping options are, mine are far worse. I am 55 miles away from any big box stores and they are almost always disappointing when I do get to shop them. Please keep your eyes out for a trailing plant with plain green heart-shaped leaves (about 1 to 1.25" across). It's a soft stemmed plant like an impatiens, with alternating leaves. The newest leaves are very small. I saw it at Walmart (hanging basket, Exotic Angel) but there was no ID tag. I'm just struggling to get an ID for it since I've never seen it before (and I've been gardening for many decades). It's fairly plain but I can't stop thinking about it. I really enjoy your videos.

[@loreleimaid]

Oh, I just found out the name of the plant with heart shaped leaves! It's a Peperomia serpens and is a tree climber in the wild.

[@ChristiCreates]

Glad I’m not the only one that has a Lowes or Home Depot that looks like that…yours actually had way more than mine ever does …it makes me sad to watch all of these awesome planty hauls because I’m thinking what the heck?!? Lol. Have an AH-MAZING day!! Hugs from Arkansas!❤

[@lisajohnson3538]

I love your videos!! Thank you for all your positivity.

[@GlowBean_Studios]

I decided to go on etsy and bought a 2 plants so ye! I know that's a bit random though I like watching these types of videos because it feels like I'm actually there! And thank you for making this video also brightened my day! Hoping to buy more plants this month. Stay safe everyone!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much for watching 🥹 happy you enjoyed too!

[@DaughterNature17]

Hey, fun fact! Home Depot terra cotta is actually coated concrete so the pots will not breathe the way you want terra cotta to. Lowes sells real terra cotta.

[@mmsanrio]

Oh wow! I’ll definitely be checking out Walmart! ❤Thx for hanging out with us! ☺️

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you for being here 🥹🫶🏽

[@DrRainbowBecca]

So relatable. Box store plants around me are unimpressive too. Love your videos and shorts!❤

[@Stephonne]

Saw your Google ad you did a while ago I was so shocked to see u haha hope ur doing well!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Awww yay!!!! Thank you so much! Doing well! Hope you’re doing amazingly well too!

[@jasonc422]

I love this!!! I want to see more plant shopping moments! 🩷🩷🩷

[@dlittle7983]

Thank you for taking us along. You can find some great planters at thrift stores. There's not always what you look for. But if you visit them regularly then you will find something.❣️🌱🌵

[@Sandpie69]

Hello I love your videos You make my mood better with your funny videos

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!!!! Happy you’re here!

[@Sandpie69]

@@PlantswithKrystal I wish I would have many houseplants as you do

[@justinchojnacki4716]

I loved watching you go to the store and do videos and eat foods that are different keep up the good see hard work

[@lottilomaxndom]

Nevertheless Krystal you are a joy to watch 😊 possibly because we have the same sense of humour 😆 much love from the the UK xx

[@emilydiviney711]

It’s nice to see other store’s garden center’s in other states. It also good that the lights are on at your Home Depot. For some reason, the Home Depot in my town keeps the lights off in t he garden center. I have gone on many different days and for months it’s dark. It’s so dark, I have to get my phone flashlight to even see the plants. I will say we had some good plants at first but as time goes on, they look worse and worse. Still fun to go though!

[@katerockhill7726]

I love Lowes' clearance racks, or as I call it, "the tryin' to die rack".

[@beth9170]

Dude I genuinely think we live in the same town. Like I was just in my Home Depot and recognized it as soon as you walked into yours

[@dragonflybeauty33]

I look forward to seeing your videos. They just make my day! Love your sense of humor! I got so excited when I saw this video pop up in my feed 😃🤗❤

[@whitneymurdock4358]

My Home Depot gets some plants from a local nursery recently and the plants are BEAUTIFUL and affordable! I got a nice baby string of pearls for $6!

[@father_mae_i]

Watching on my break at work hehe 🎉

[@michellecastro2475]

Love it. I can't wait to see what they have at our stores.

[@PokeProShop]

Your local nursery is so cool and organized!!!

Love this. I always love going even when I don’t but plants which is majority of the time

[@nancydeis7121]

I got to learn on what types of pots are out there from this trip. I hardly leave my home. Major introvert lately. I appreciate and thank you for stepping out. You give me courage.

[@ricardovillarruel480]

I freaking love you !!!! You are just so genuinely a good person . It is so contagious to see you smile . Abrazos

[@michellehart4752]

Girl you are doing it! 👏 🙌 I get overwhelmed sometimes and just need to take a browse in a plant or crystal store and I like how u said they don't need to all live in my home but I can go visit them 😌😌💜💜love it thanks for great tips on succulent pots, recently got me some buddies that need repotting! 🤗🤗sending you good energy ✨️ ✨️

[@rosewagner4018]

Love your video Krystal! Make more please!

[@teresa4773]

Thanks, one of your best videos ever...love your channel..❤ you

[@karinliebtschokolade8157]

I really appreciate you being there and showing yourself. ❤

[@MrsT23]

Thanks for taking us plant shopping. I have a small brasil but been looking for a big lush basket of it. I LOVE the foliage of calatheas but will NOT waste my money bc I can't keep them happy. When you showed the terracotta pots I found a bunch of the small ones with the little lip on the edge and they didn't have a drain hole so they were super cheap.(49/each) so I snagged a bunch for my hoya babes.

[@thechampagneroom1]

This video makes me look forward to spring

[@0oKAYMULAHo0]

If you have a dollar tree, perhaps you could do a pot/planter video of their items? They’ve been stepping it up and I feel this year is their best.

[@Lillian2167]

I usually drill my own holes in those big pots just to make sure there's enough drainage. :3

[@sherrymt]

Thanks for taking us along and know that we appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience 💚

[@stuartfisher1640]

Hi Krystal I truly enjoy your videos you always put a smile on my face

[@jl-Sp]

I looooove your shorts! ♥️🤗 But I don’t know if I love them as much as your long content.. 👀🤩

[@gardentours]

I love to go to shops where they sell plants. I rescued so many plants already as well 🌱😉

[@stacey444]

Thank you for working up your courage!! Great video! I like to go visit plants too!

[@aileengarcia2473]

I love how relaxing your videos are!!! ❤

[@alexb.8902]

I love your energy sooo much. Please never stop doing videos

[@fluffykitty8842]

You guys are so lucky to have such gorgeous varieties of pots easily available 😍

[@jn4049]

That was so fun going plant shopping with you! Keep them coming, friend!

[@orchidquest]

LOVED shopping plants with you today! It was so soothing, Krystal! Thanks for taking us along!

[@SupermansCaramel]

I just started my plant journey and I thought it was me not finding anything at Home Depot. I'm loving your channel already!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!! Happy you’re here!

[@marymeola2810]

Love you ❤. Enjoy your channel

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

It's definitely off season here in central NY,at our Lowe's and Home Depot. Shocked that Walmart was the best. They are always the worst here 😔. Great video 🤩😍🥰.

[@gilbertvaldez7039]

I love your channel hun great advise on here ❤

[@josedelcastillo6171]

If I ran into you anywhere I would be extremely thrilled do not be shy or embarrassed at all you are doing good things that make people happy be yourself you making yourself happy and you're making everybody watching these videos happy as well your happiness is contagious thank you for these videos I am in a wheelchair and I don't leave my house very often it's nice to be able to see these things

[@rosadofamily9433]

Krystal, you are so adorable! thanks for sharing and taking us on your little outing and self care....eating your little sushi, I see you girl! the Japanese people would be like "were are your chopsticks', but no judgement from me, you are too sweet. Thank you for teaching me a thing or two about caring for the "babies".

[@TangerineTanuki]

I moved away from that area earlier this year and going to Bennett's and wandering around was one of my favorite things to do on my days off, so thank you for taking us along! I miss living there!!

[@candaistopor1114]

Love, you are such an elemental its amazing. ❤

[@lisacole9577]

Thanks. That was a great video

[@dannybun9332]

I found a single burros tail at my home depot after seeing your video about it. I FOUND THE BEANS. 😂