Planting containers in a tricky sun spot

I'm still figuring out the sun exposure in front of the garage after we removed a lot of trees last year. But the trees that remain make two containers, 10 feet apart, grow in different enough conditions to make a difference.
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Ruby Ruffle Patio Peach: www.starrosesandplants.com/pl...
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Wire vine (Muehlenbeckia axillaris)
Fatshedera 'Angyo Star': southernlivingplants.com/the-...
Stromanthe 'Triostar'
Plectranthus 'Silver Shield'
Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Mahogany
Dichondra 'Silver Falls'
Begonia I'conia Tweety Bird
Begonia Bossa Nova Yellow
(Ruby Ruffle, Fatshedera and Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Mahogany plants were provided courtesy of their plant companies. All other plants were purchased by me.)
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[@deborahevans4126]

Love your container designs - not the same thing you see everyone else do. Would love to see more of the container ideas that are not the run of the mill!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

More oddballs to come!

[@tarawatterson4188]

Everytime I go and start thinking container gardening is just boring and formulaic, you come along and prove me wrong 😍

[@cindyscharr457]

Your imagination and curiosity of what will grow is delightful. It sparks me into trying more experiments too. If only the rabbits wouldn't wreck my plans. Sometimes I think I'm just supplying them with a gourmet meal.

[@heatherunger7325]

Love all the texture. I personally love mixing foliage textures more than colourful flower mixes. I’ll look forward to seeing how these progress

[@abb1993]

That container with the peach is a 10/10. Lovely choices.

[@patriciafitzgerald8902]

Can you do a video on collecting rainwater? A lot could benefit from that. Love the raw strolls, and I imagine a lot easier for you! Love your channel ❤

[@nicholasryan5401]

Beautiful container plant selections, They are the bees knees.

[@carolynmareck1182]

I just planted up several containers this afternoon, and used Wire Vine for the first time…such fun and whimsical little things!

[@terrivance8750]

Erin, Adore the zinc pot--sooooo much character! ❤😊

[@kathystarnes6744]

I love the color palette you’re going with!💚

[@debbiebiskup6330]

Hello Erin, I just wanted to let you know I just received my Midwest Living Magazine!!!! And guess what ????? You’re in there!!!!! beautiful article and the pictures!!!! Beautiful. Thank you just thank you!!!!!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yep! It was fun to see that article. The photos were taken three years ago now and I wasn’t sure they’d ever see the light of day.

[@juliamccord5414]

So enjoyed this video! So nice to see something different than petunias and other common annuals. These are great! Also nice to see you not selling a particular wholesale grower.

[@helenpecoraro9096]

Love love your ideas for the containers💕💕💕

[@transcendingt3387]

Ggorgeous! Your combinations are always works or art.

[@maureenlevy207]

Just gorgeous! So different and more beautiful than all the others that we see with Petunias and the other run of the mill. This is why your followers (like me!) love you. Please don't ever change!

[@GinaBobbolina]

Love the zinc container. Love your different plants combos, and how you're not afraid to mix it up. We have 2 window boxes that get full sun. Usually plant geraniums & petunias - look great but get scraggly in summer heat. This year did geraniums but with portulaca & creeping Jenny.... perennials! Also tucked in some thyme. They're doing great! Good to try something different & non-traditional. Thanks for the container inspiration!

[@GrowitGreat]

Love you and your positive garden energy. I use coco liners in bottom of my pots to keep drain holes open.

[@pegasis0066]

You never/rarely say uh.... that's good - makes for pleasant listening.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thanks, I try and I wish I could make it never but it does happen.

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

I enjoy all your videos and I especially like the way you plant up your containers. You give your plants breathing room and room for growth as well as time to acclimate to their new home . At the same time, your containers never look sparse, just full enough to be able to enjoy their growth and filling out. Great job these plantings, they are beautiful! 👌🪴🥰

[@daiseegray9110]

Beautiful containers and unique 🌼🐝

[@angelwolfe6728]

Yes it is so much fun to experiment with containers!! People would probably laugh at mine but, I’m still learning and as long as we’re having fun right! 😮

[@jcbfree]

I forgot to let you know about my plant dollies I got from Home Depot. They work awesome. As you know with out crazy weather and pop up bad storms I wanted something to be able to easily roll my pots indoors while the weather does it's thing. They are a bit pricey but worth it to me. Their wheels are not the cheap plastic ones and the whole stand is really sturdy. They are made by Devault Enterprises.

[@michelebushnik2874]

These mixes are beautiful Erin! So excited to see their progression! Im about to pot up my pots in Reno, NV!! I think we may be safe from frost now! Probably higher elevation, close to the Sierra Nevada Range!

[@upnorth21]

Love the combos! I need to use more begonias!

[@samoatodd8730]

Foreverish ❤

[@terrivance8750]

Erin, I didn't know coleus was a plectranthus! 😯

[@rhus36]

I appreciate how adventurous you are with your containers. I spend waaay too much time planning them and then always play it too safe. This has been my inspiration to think 6 ft tall tropical instead of 2 ft tall annuals.

[@danielle0036]

Rain water REALLY does make a difference!!! Isn’t it amazing!? Scary that's what we're supposed to be "drinking" when plants say otherwise. Love your videos! It all started with the pump sprayer/deer stopper & so far so good, thanks!

[@user-vl5bj6of2s]

Beautiful container ❤❤ you have serious skills in that department...😊

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

That’s why my Mom always used shards of clay pots at the bottom of the larger pots! It works!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yes, I think that’s the classic method, but difficult on pots with many holes (and I’m still not convinced it works that well to be honest).

[@dylan8285]

I think pot feet can also help with that issue so there’s a air gap under the pot. A lot of yellow in that one pot the red sweet potato and that other dark tropical is definitely needed

[@emkn1479]

GIVE ME ALL THE VARIEGATED FOLIAGE! Love it 🤩

[@valjalava1951]

Very nice and really different

[@pvreeken7285]

I am super excited to see how these grow. Love the texture and color combinations.

[@Corinne-rc4xm]

Love those containers… and the plants you used in them! Can’t wait to see how they turn out! I planted totally different plants in my containers as well this year. So nice to “change it up”! Thanks Erin! 😎🇨🇦

[@carolkelly638]

You can make a jam with the peaches as far as eating them they’re supposed to be bitter.

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Rain water, yes! Inside and out all year long! Good Master Gardening advice 😊

[@mistygeller3193]

I love it!! You put together the coolest containers! It’s really fun to see how you use plants that are so unexpected and unique!

[@cherylt6888]

Good morning Erin, Favorite right now is new tree planter….looking forward to seeing how the larger planter progresses 😊.

[@Gardening04]

Very nice

[@jordanyeager9220]

Always love the planting segments!

[@kasiacholewinska]

Hi Erin! Really fun container plantings! Especially the center one with ruffled peach, real stunner🤩 I like the way you approach container planting - nothing too obvious, cool textures, interesting plant choices. Really inspiring! I love using mulenbekia in my containers too, goes with everything. I even unintentionally overwintered some in my winter containers over in the cold greenhouse. It’s growing beautifully in my summer pots this year, twice the size and for free ;-) happy gardening!

[@user-uh7og2vt3p]

Beautiful planters!!! Thanks for sharing your love of gardening with us 😊👍

[@janwalters2393]

I love using perennials in my planters! Next year I will be grabbing some of my Blue Zinger carex for my shade planters after seeing this video. Thanks!

[@bobr9895]

Really love the container with the ornamental peach.

[@ladikmk]

So pretty! Love those Begonias; just the right little pop of colour because the leaves on all of those plants are glorious.

[@laurahiggins4712]

The Drain Smart discs sound like a great idea! Will give 'em a try! Thanks Erin.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Nice container and plant combo for tricky sun spot.

[@roslynholcomb]

Both are are lovely but the mostly foliage one is stunning. Fatshedera is amazing. Here in Georgia when a label says ‘full sun’ I remind myself that they don’t mean Georgia sun. Especially NOT with clay.

[@AlicePRabbits]

Can’t wait to see the progress!

[@rickyt3961]

Thanks Erin! 🪴

[@MelodyHopkins]

Erin, regarding your problems with deer munching on your plants, I wanted to tell you about an ag product that I understand is being raved about by county extension agents down here in the southeast. It's called Trico Pro and while its been promoted for commercial ag and forestry growers, it can also be used for home gardeners. It is said to be safe for humans and even for the deer and rabbits that get a taste of it. Apparently they hate the smell and taste and the product lasts for a long time. There's a few YT videos about the product. I haven't personally experienced using this product as I don't have a wildlife problem but if I did, I would definitely consider it.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thanks! I'll look into that.

[@paulotto2475]

Your zinc planters are outstanding

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Love your container planters ,I am doing some experimenting too ,using more texture with lots of foliage and only one color in blooming flowers,I am so over spiller ,thriller,filler ….looking for planters that are more restful to the eye …if that makes any sense 🤦🏻‍♀️. So far I love it 💚🍃🌿

[@julipolito7761]

Full sun all day? Lantana, Vitex, butterfly bush, marigolds, viburnum, nine bark. Down here in 9A, Tucson, AZ. 😝🌞🌞🌞🌵 Love the choice for plants, as always, Erin! Thanks for sharing.

[@testsubject1364]

Loving all these vids Erin!

[@kkcarricaburu6042]

So fun to watch your creativity

[@petefredrick3784]

Gorgeous! I love both of the containers. Does your rain barrel sit in the sun? I'm thinking the water in there would be warm or almost hot during the peak of summer. I guess if it were on the north side of the house it would be best.

[@jfaifua]

Wowsa those are so very pretty!

[@kimbar11]

Beautiful containers!

[@brookemontes3816]

See! Ask and you shall receive! Just watched the video of you talking about this. So interested in watching it grow.

[@brookemontes3816]

Where’s your root flare?😂 not too deep is it?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

What root flare there is all good and looking forward to being overshadowed by some begonias, hopefully soon. :)

[@jenniferhooks2454]

As you were planting, I kept thinking that those begonias were going to fry in full sun as well as that fatshedera. Then I reminded myself that you're in Wisconsin. I'm in southeastern NC, zone 8b. We get so much hotter. Last year I planted a red leaf contorted filbert in the sun as it was supposed to be full sun. NOT!!! This year it gets filtered sun, happier plant. Good luck with your garden experiments. That what makes gardening fun.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yep, I think my experimentation with pushing sun exposures is largely successful because the sun is just not nearly as intense here.

[@user-gl6xk2sp1n]

Beautiful containers, where did you get your lovely watering can from? Love the size and handle

[@jennypatterson6660]

I would like to know how you track what you are going to plant where, and what you have planted. Do you have some kind of system? It seems like you always know what plants you want and where you want them! My budget of $ and time isn't as big as yours so I feel a plan is nice, as is record keeping.

[@SunnyBlueSkyDay]

Fun container Erin🌱✨ I love my bamboo gardening gloves that work on my smart phone screen, do you like them too?

[@ticouna]

Drain Smart, please keep us posted on that product. My question is: I use a drip irrigation system which goes thru the hole should I poke a hole in this? or if you can pull it on the side please let me know.

[@sandrabates7649]

I have been wanting some of that wire vine and can’t seem to locate some. I’m on the coast of Mississippi.

[@lilyw.1788]

How’s the aqua pot inserts working for you? Do you just fill up the reservoir and not have to the top of the planters? Sometimes I see the soil really dry on the top

[@sandraryan7058]

Erin, do you have drip irrigation on your climbing hydrangeas? Pots are beautiful 🪴

[@jcbfree]

Loved the video. I think I need to order some of those drain smart mats. I am frustrated with my pots so far this year because I put in the water crystals in the soil so you don't have to water so much and everythink looks awful. They are wilted and coleus is rotting out. When it's suppose to rain I roll them back in the garage so they aren't so water logged. I got some plants from a new place and the plugs were so little that all the dirt fell off. So I'm not sure what's up. I also roll them in if it's suppose to be cool as I know coleus doesn't like the cold. I'm north of you in Appleton area. Any suggestions other than pull out plants and replace top of soil with water crystals?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I think you've hit the nail on the head: Coleus hate being cold and wet. In fact I had a couple sample coleus plants that rotted out the same way. Once they start wilting I think they are usually toast. I don't love those water crystals for exactly the reasons you're having. I'd do exactly what you're thinking: Replace the top of that soil with straight potting mix, no crystals, buy some new coleus and enjoy.

[@betsymaltby6788]

I was gifted 2 felt grow bags and the system didn't work for me. This year I am cutting them up to line the bottom of my containers. The soil stays in, the water drains out. Won't know the longevity of this system until the fall when I empty the containers.

[@jcbfree]

Thanks for replying to my potting issues. I took cuttings of the coleus and they rooted so after pot cleanup I'm trying again. Also I have 2 more questions where did you get the tricolor beech? 2nd question I wintered my smaller banana plant like yours inside over the winter. Do they need a sheltered place from the wind? Does the leaves get sturdier as they keep flopping over even in mild wind. Thanks again.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

My tricolor beech came from Johnson's Nursery (Menomonee Falls). I have my bananas out mostly in the open and the leaves do get a little sturdier but I think they are "designed" to tear in wind rather than break (which is how you see them growing naturally). If you don't love the torn leaf look then sheltered would be better for sure. But they do toughen up with time and water.

[@jcbfree]

Thx

[@BULLRIDER_VR]

Why haven't you used pot feet on the metal container to help with rusting?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I’m not understanding: there are feet built into the planter. The rusting is on the bottom, which has no contact with the ground. In fact there is about a 1- to 2-inch gap there.

[@BULLRIDER_VR]

@TheImpatientGardener oh sorry. I thought it was on the ground. I always get sad when my favorite pots live out thier life span. Especially when I'm the cause. 👿

[@boonskyler]

Love your story telling. On that metal pot if it have 2 rings why you hide the other in the back

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. 💕

[@annmarienoone9879]

My question also. It was not that way last year.

[@user-gn6dj4fc1y]

Where did you get the giant scoop?

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I put a link in the description for you, but here it is as well (Amazon, by the way): amzn.to/4byLDLz

[@christinecarmichael3253]

What …. I got fatchadara .. you didn’t tell me to cut it back. I brought it in and it doesn’t look like that . I love it but it’s stringy . Should I cut it back now that it’s outside? Help

[@user-gn6dj4fc1y]

What is the vine above your blue door?

[@wdfamily_027]

Climbing hydrangeas, so gorgeous 😊

[@pamhouglan4710]

Love that planter with the ti, father’s & begonias- brilliant! What’s your theory on why rain water is better for plants? Ozone? More 02? I’ve always wondered. 🤷‍♀️🌧️🪴

[@TheImpatientGardener]

More nutrients? I honestly don’t know but I know someone does!