SEMPERVIVUMS - HENS & CHICKS: How to plant a pot with Hardy Succulents step-by-step

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Hi Adam, I’m catching up on some of your wonderful videos. Many thanks for this video and for the information you gave as you went along with planting up your strawberry pot. Love me some Sedums! Easy to grow and lovely to look at! My first gifted plant ever from a garden was an 8in container of Hen and Chicks from a friend’s Grandmother. I was thrilled to receive it and amazed at how fast they fill in and spread in one growing Season. I try to pick up any new variety I see at my nurseries every year. Thank you for sharing these lovely plants! 👌🪴🥰

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Aren’t they lovely! Thanks for watching.

[@MmeO]

Wonderful planting and I love how you say "straWberries"...

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Thank you. Pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@asun41966]

Beautiful I found that so relaxing I have so many areas where I can plant succulents !!! Thank you 😃

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

@@asun41966 Brilliant! So pleased you enjoyed it and have ideas. Succulents are so rewarding.

[@jannahmull4820]

Thank you for your wonderful instructions on what to use for potting mix and demonstrating how to plant

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

My pleasure. So pleased you found my video helpful.

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

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[@tubtub883]

Thankyou 🇬🇧🫶🇬🇧appreciate you naming them 👍

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

No problem. I do try and name and caption plants accurately whenever I can, otherwise how can viewers find these plants for their own projects. So pleased you enjoyed the video. Do check out some of my others too.

[@nicholasryan5401]

Beautiful job, Its the bees knees.

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Many thanks. Glad you liked it. Aren’t Sempervivums lovely plants. Hope you can find some nice varieties to plant your own pot.

[@RaymondBorg-w7s]

Good morning to you my friend Adam first of what a lovely terracotta pot I'm very fond of them very nice sempervivum all potted the right way Thanking you once again I always learn something useful from your filming thanks Adam have a nice day Happy gardening.

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

That's lovely to hear, and I'm delighted you enjoyed this video and others on my Channel. Enjoy your garden!

[@janileeroach4145]

Just lovely! You have a soothing voice which makes listening to your instructions an enjoyable experience. Thank 😊 you for sharing.

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your feedback. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@sianscountrylife4925]

What perfect timing ...I'm planning a small rockery alpine area and looking for ideas ...I have a smaller version of your strawberry planter ....perfect ! ❤

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Sounds great! Good luck with your project.

[@SamWinover]

I love these plants, and so do my squirrels!! Any thoughts?

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Oh how annoying. I do get squirrels around my garden but the only time they really start digging into pots is when they're burying acorns and nuts in the autumn. I wonder if they are burying them in your pots? I do sometimes attach pieces of galvanised chicken wire over pots of planted bulbs to protect them, or if it is a low pot/bowl you could rest an upturned wire hanging basket over them temprarily as a barrier. Or perhaps try a squirrel deterrent spray, although I have never tried these.

[@rontalty7654]

Gorgeous. I've had a pot like that in the past but it died . Will try again and add gravel into the mix. My last pot may have rotted.

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Yes very good drainage is essential. There are some lovely varieties to choose from so I hope you can find some nice ones for your pot. Good luck.

[@suecarroll8693]

Hi Adam, your pot looks lovely. I tried to grow these ones but was not successful. I think I overwatered and they rotted. Is terracotta the best type of pot for them?

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Personally I think terracotta pots are the best choice for sempervivums and succulents. My reasons include: it’s a porous material, unlike plastic, so loses some moisture through the sides to help ensure compost dries out after heavy rain. It is also heavier than plastic, so more stable. I also think it looks nicer too, and fits in well with other terracotta pots on my patio. A gritty, very free-draining compost is also essential.

[@Pugmom76]

I've had one for a few months. Was doing great until recently. It's leaves have turned brown and mushy. I want to replant it with the babies but not sure how 😐

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Oh dear! I wonder if the compost got too wet. Had it been raining a lot, or perhaps overwatered? Houseleeks can tolerate dry periods quite well, and don’t require as much water as many garden plants. Good luck.

[@SamWinover]

I love these plants, and so do my squirrels!! Any thoughts?

[@Adams-Gardening-Guides]

Oh how annoying. I do get squirrels around my garden but the only time they really start digging into pots is when they're burying acorns and nuts in the autumn. I wonder if they are burying them in your pots? I do sometimes attach pieces of galvanised chicken wire over pots of planted bulbs to protect them, or if it is a low pot/bowl you could rest an upturned wire hanging basket over them temprarily as a barrier. Or perhaps try a squirrel deterrent spray, although I have never tried these.

[@SamWinover]

Those squirrels are aggressive. They eat the entire plant. I'll try your suggestions. Thanks