I Found The PERFECT FRUIT TREE CONTAINER!

I've searched for the best nursery pots for my fruit trees for 6 months for container gardening. After searching, I believe I found the perfect fruit tree container and give 6 reasons why I chose this nursery container for my fruit trees.
I took into account 6 criteria when searching for a nursery pot for my trees: size, cost, mobility, durability, color and aesthetics. These nursery containers best met my needs. I settled on 15 gallon nursery containers (#15 nursery containers) for ideal performance.
15-gal Container link*: amzn.to/4aCLs22
When selecting plant pots for fruit trees, I suggest going with hard plastic pots over grow bags or root pouches because hard roots tend to puncture the fabric grow bags and fabric pot types.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 6 Criteria For Choosing The Best Nursery Pot
3:16 How Nursery Container Size Is Calculated
5:30 Nursery Container Cost
7:50 Nursery Container Durability And UV Resistance
9:45 Importance Of Nursery Container Color
11:35 Nursery Pots VS. 5 Gallon Buckets
13:23 Adventures With Dale
If you have any questions about container gardening, these nursery containers, the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any garden tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!
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[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you are interested in the containers featured in this video, they can be purchased here: amzn.to/4aCLs22 The container size featured in this video is 15-gal, which is ideal for most fruit trees, but they come in smaller sizes as well. I'm also using the 10-gal containers for my coffee plants, and they are also excellent quality. Please be advised the above link is an Amazon affiliate link, so if you choose to use it, I would receive a small commission at no cost to you.

[@carolynsteele5116]

My husband and I gather pots like that for free by following landscaping companies. When they finish with a job they throw away all the pots...every size. We just raid the dumpster after they leave.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've tried raiding the dumpsters at the big box stores, but I couldn't find pots large enough or heavy duty enough, and they rarely had lips to pick them up. They're usually the thin thermo-molded things. Mostly, what I found were the flimsy 3-5 gallon pots, which I use for temporary potting. I know it sounds crazy, but I REALLY wanted all my containers to be uniform and exactly the same. I'm an engineer and things being asymmetrical really bothers me.

[@carolynsteele5116]

@@TheMillennialGardener Best to get the pots that the professional landscaping companies use, they’re very high quality.

[@ladytreco1518]

I recently saw some landscapers planting trees at my work. They had huge pots. Was tempted to ask them for the pots but was running late for work. Agh

[@debraarizona4809]

Genus idea, Thanks 😊

[@cheryllaurence9847]

Very smart!

[@2269tah]

I bought the 5 pack of these 15 gallon sized these like you suggested when you put this video out and I love them too. Today in 2024, I need more and the price for the same thing is only up to $16.30 each when you buy the 10 Pack using the same link you give. That includes the shipping. HOWEVER, there are Other places that show up when you google 15 gallon pots that sell them for as low as $8 each but they rip you off on the shipping which is $200 plus!!!!

[@larrytischler570]

For black containers here in Texas, we often use a larger outside container with an air gap to the potting container to keep the blazing sun from baking citrus roots.

[@gigihenderson8567]

I’m out here in California. I’ve got some very large containers where I won’t be able to do that, but have been accumulating the insulating bubble wrap, (the silver kind), that I’ll be able to hang on the sun side of the pots.

[@bytemuncher1]

Not pretty, but you could wrap the black container with aluminum foil. Might also scare birds and critters away.

[@Earthy-Artist]

What a great tip, thank you!

[@larrytischler570]

My friend John Panzarella had over 200 citrus varieties, mostly in pots, before the freeze two years ago. He says if you want citrus to produce fruit, keep it slighly confined in the container. If you move it into a much larger container, it usually will put its effort into vegatative growth and give little or no fruit until it gets confined. So only go up one or two a sizes at a time.

[@crashes82]

​@larrytischler570 that's a good tip right there. Thank you!

[@marilynwhite2155]

Another excellent video and answered my questions perfectly. Don't ever cut back on your explanations. Detailed to perfection, thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@lorr.jones8887]

I lucked out when a new empty house on my block was being landscaped. The company left 20+ three gallon nursery pots off to the side. The thick type, not the thin plastic. I picked them up of course.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's a lucky find, indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@roccoconte2960]

its amazing you eather pay 40.00 or find them by the side of the road.

[@Alex-zs7rv]

@@roccoconte2960 Ha! So true!!!

[@nomdeguerre8464]

So, you stole them.

[@chriswhinery925]

@@nomdeguerre8464 Depends. If the landscaping company was done with the project and not coming back, then he didn't steal from them, he just picked up their trash that they irresponsibly left behind when they were done.

[@renaezinsky532]

Thank you so, so much! I’ve been struggling with this very dilemma myself. I need to keep my fruit trees in pots and mobile due to my grow zone and the sheer amount of wildlife that tries to feast on all my hard work. Lol I just want to say, you are by far my favorite channel. A passionate educator with a scientific perspective yet completely approachable...you rock!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that; more than you know. I'm glad I could out in some ways. I generally don't like hawking products unless they're something I really believe will help people and add value, and I'm glad to hear this did it for you.

[@ofroaddude5859]

I like your videos. Direct to the point, with solid info and the fat is all trimmed out. Plus I can tell you are a kind soul!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for noticing. Believe it or not, I edit them down to about 50% of what I film to cut out any redundancy. This began as 30 mins of footage. What happens if you never discover your talent or your passion? I love growing food more than anything. If I never tried it, how would I know? My goal is to reach out to as many people as possible and get them to try gardening in hopes they discover the same passion. Hopefully it shines through. Thanks for watching!

[@ofroaddude5859]

Believe me it shines through. I live in California and quickly noticed your videos but what drew me to you is your genuine nature. I hope one day I will have a fig farm overseas with all of these different varieties. Love your videos and thank you for all the hard work you do!!

[@farmerbob4554]

@@ofroaddude5859 Wow! Good luck on your goal. Very cool.

[@wen-hsinmoh1487]

I do!!! I also use 15 gallons to plant my fruit trees! I am also very lucky that I have a local wholesaler store that I can get for a very cheap price! 2 for $14.50. For people who are looking at these nursey pots, you can try to see if your local area has these "Marijuana growing" stores, they tend to sell it cheap!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Here in the Carolinas, we'll probably be one of the last places where that becomes an industry. I looked around at some local hydro stores and I didn't see them on their website. I would think if you can buy them locally, they'd be even cheaper since so much of the cost is shipping.

[@christine3794]

I’ve been using these type of nursery pots for years for my fig trees. Everything is on drip and they do really well in zone nine

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's great to hear! I hope to set up drip this spring. Thanks for watching!

[@craiglozzi5391]

Great video with lots of good information and a little sense of humor thrown in! Thanks so much!

[@jeannekeller1275]

I just got my delivery of #15s ordered thru your Amazon storefront and you are not kidding! These are some sturdy, hulking buckets! Now I just have to haul the potting soil and do the up-potting. Thanks again.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They’re the real deal. Glad you like them!

[@christiensgarden3325]

Thank you very much. I did purchase them and can’t wait to transplant my citrus trees into them. The irony is you described the pots that I currently have some of the citrus trees in that you weren’t a fan of and I tend to agree with you so they’ll be repotted shortly, thank you again for sharing this information

[@thymetosow4972]

The perfect nursery pot for all of my fruit trees! I purchased 5 and got a bonus extra pot. It's the shipping cost that initially sold me after watching your video the other day. I wish I had ordered more. Thank you so much for providing this information!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Awesome! They're beautiful (I mean, for a pot, anyway!). They just came back in stock so there are 10-pack's available in quantity.

[@amandaskrywer3700]

Amanda from South Africa here.Thank you so much for this informative video. I only started in 2022 with fruit trees, watched a lot of video's on the subject. Your video ticked all the boxes for the questions I had especially the color. Most gardeners use black pots and I wondered why - now I know. I found almost the exact pots at a local store - way cheaper than half wine barrel pots or any other decorative container. Thank you

[@kobusdewet5004]

Hi Amanda, hoe gaan dit daar in SA? 😊

[@truthbetold8915]

I picked these up from a thrift store. Wonderful catch-alls in the garden and storage bins in the garage.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you were able to find these exact pots, you scored big time. This make and model is top notch. Thanks for watching!

[@valerie362]

This is so helpful. My phone is super creepy, every time I think of ideas, KZbin has one of yours that totally matches in the suggestions. My older daughter wanted to get a couple of fruit trees. We rent though, so I wasn't sure about planting them in ground here. Thank you for sharing with us after doing all of that legwork. I really appreciate it

[@TheMillennialGardener]

We are listening 🥷😂 I had many fruit trees while I was renting. The containers definitely make it doable. It's challenging when it comes time to move, but it's nothing compared to moving furniture.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Lol...Dale is so adorable! 😍 Thanks for all the detailed info about the containers. Nice drainage holes too.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Dale is the best! Thank you for watching!

[@LOUDMOUTHFLAVORS]

Thus video was great and very detailed! Finally someone who answers all my questions about containers.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@maupinmaupin1472]

those giant tree pots are pure gold. they're good for container gardening for vegetables too. since they drain, they are ideal for waste collection outside. they aren't brittle like other plastics. you have to order special saucers for hot weather, however. 14" saucers work well. I have a dolly for big propane cans used by welders. It works perfectly for the big tree pots.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The base of my containers are a little more than 14", so I think I'll need 16" saucers for the summer. What's crazy is the cost of those saucers are almost half the cost of the pots. I should have gotten into the injection molding business because the margins are crazy 😆 The pots themselves are fantastic.

[@BrightSparkIdeas]

Great video, I love how you thought this through and I think they appear to be a excellent deal. Love the zoomies too.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're outstanding. I placed, I think, 7 fig trees in the containers this year and they're going absolutely nuts. They're growing so fast and most already have main crop figs on them. These pots are truly great.

[@darrendonovan6679]

Great video! You explained something that I've always wanted to know. Those 15-gallon pots never really looked like they could hold 15 gallons. Now I know why. Lol. Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I was always confused about that, too! Isn't it so convoluted? Liquid isn't compressible, but soil is, so the container size is LISTED in uncompressed soil but MEASURED in compressed soil! #15 = 12 GAL, which means 15 gallons of uncompressed soil = 12 gallons of compressed soil (or liquid). What a head-scratcher.

[@jaytibby]

@@TheMillennialGardener have you ever considered the 20gal brute trash containers. Can be easily move with built in handles.

[@dot10k]

Glad I found your channel. Your explanations are excellent. Well thought out and extremely well presented. You have a wonderful use of English. The detail that you supply is voluminous and shows that you have thoroughly researched your subject. I have subscribed and am looking forward to future episodes. Best wishes from Australia.

[@americanindeon]

Man, I've had a few question on problems I'm facing in the garden and while I've watched a few other channels, your videos seem to help me the most. So subscribing!

[@mssavedin92]

those pots are the best! Thats what weve been using. We grow lots on our deck (which gets super hot during the BC heat domes so we wrap them with foil bubble wrap.

[@analuizanb]

Your thorough analysis and explanation are appreciated. Thank you

[@shannacottrell6221]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️Love your channel so much! I was in Phoenix Zone 9B for 14 years and am now in Illinois Zone 5B and am a total Summer lover and Fresh Fig obsessed...I have a couple of Chicago Hardy I hope to get in the ground this year...thank you for sharing all your knowledge and passion for gardening, I just love to learn and grow with others!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you so much! That's quite the difference in climate. It would be amazing to see figs in-ground in Zone 5. Good luck!

[@vardhan239]

YOU ROCK MAN!! Thanks for putting all the details in the comments.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@margareth1504]

Hey great video - i recently sourced similar size pots for fruit trees too. Was hoping this choice was a good one and its great to see someone else having success with this. To move the trees in pots around the yard, I drag them using a nice large ish scooped shovel with a long handle. Perhaps it works a bit like a sled. After lifting the pot up on one side I slide the shovel scoop right under the pot, then let it down so the pot is sitting right over the shovel scoop. Using the shovel handle I then drag the pot easily over the grass to a new location. Its quite effortless for me this way. Sometimes I hold the plant trunk or stem to keep it from wobbling while dragging or get another person to hold that steady while i drag it. Oftentimes it works well without help and the pot pretty much stays on the shovel scoop during the travel, you just gauge the right speed and balance. Its worked over gravelly surface, pebbles, grass, up and down sloping land too without any noticable damage to the grass etc. Dont know how it would go on hard concrete surfaces, and it could possibly rip into plastic . Its my alternative to picking up a large pot. The curve on the shovel scoop allows the handle to lift up enough to drag the pot along. Another shovel with a very straight scoop area or short handle probably wouldnt do this job. Great video. Thanks so much.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Have you considered purchasing a hand truck? That's what I'm going to do. We usually get a hurricane or tropical storm at some point, so it's only a matter of time until I have to cart them into the garage. A 700lb-rated hand truck with pneumatic tires is only $35 at Harbor Freight, so I think I'm going to pick one up.

[@Mark4WorldPeace]

Those looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.I do hope they last a number of years

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

[@JusticeAlways]

Carbon black is the best UV inhibitor additive for olefin plastics (HDPE /PP). It's also the cheapest. I worked in the plastics molding industry many years - a plastics chemical engineer explained it to me. The Blue 5 gal bucket deteriorated because of no UV protection. There are UV additives for colored plastics but is very expensive - mostly used on automotive parts. Great video. 👍

[@ChaudharykGill]

Thank you for sharing information regarding the best affordable containers for fig trees.

[@Athabina]

your containers look like an excellent size and wise choice; congrats!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@stevebattista6686]

Perfect timing I need to up pot my 7gal trees this spring.. these look great, thanks man

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Awesome! Happy to help! Thank you for watching.

[@brucethomas3100]

Steve Battista I found some on Walmarts website, 21 1/2" across the top 16 1/2" tall with rope handles. Their Mainstay variety, several different colors. The ones I ordered were about the same color as the Lowes bucket in this video. The ones that I ordered were 8 to a box shipped to the store free for less than $8.00 each last year, haven't ordered any this year. They had others that are more expensive and some that were cheaper. I ordered 40 last year and used them to make wicking tubs. Worked Great.

[@stevebattista6686]

@@brucethomas3100 thanks for the info

[@Chercher4848]

Love your black tubs & wish I’d kept mine over the years, darn. I did find some at our Green Acres pretty cheap but better than that I am using 10 gal black canvas bags with handles for my semi dwarf & dwarf trees. You can easily drag them around in or out of he weather with the handles & they are much lighter than pots of any kind. Happy gardening 🌸

[@addammadd]

Please never stop doin what you do man.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! I intend to keep trying! Thanks for watching.

[@grace2garden403]

Exactly!

[@patriciawalters6778]

Great info! And I LOVED Dale's cameo!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Dale always gets his own segment in all my videos. He's the real star ⭐

[@CovertOpsXX]

Excellent advice!! I’ve been frustrated for years that big plastic containers are so ridiculously expensive. I just bought 10 of these (got 11 😁). I also bought 5 of the larger ones (25 gal). They are a little more expensive but huge and still way cheaper than anything else! Almost the same volume as a 24” box. Thank you for the awesome tip! And your excellent video on pruning avocado trees. Subscribed! 👍🏼

[@alicejohnson9080]

Where did you purchase your buckets from?

[@BriarRose74]

@@alicejohnson9080 - he’s got a link to them in his Amazon store, it’s in the Description area.

[@lanniearmstrong8141]

Very informative! I’ve been opting in for nursery containers as well for the same reasons you’ve mentioned. Can’t beat the price! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful. You'll like these if you go with them.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Interest from this video has caused fluctuating stock of the #15’s from the seller’s account linked in my Amazon Storefront. If the item does not appear, keep checking as the stock is routinely updated. I’m sure they weren’t expecting the sudden sales spike. Thanks to all who are interested!

[@Julietwright1989]

Following!!! Can you send me the link to order a few?

[@debfr5307]

I cant find a link either. I also can't find your Amazon store for the link, fyi.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@Julietwright1989 it is linked in my Amazon Storefront in the video description. Amazon is very stringent with where you place their links so I must allude to the video description.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@debfr5307 it is in the video description. Click SEE MORE if you’re on a computer or the arrow if you’re on your phone. It is the first link under the video description. The containers are linked in the top left of the store. However, the #15’s are currently out of stock. I anticipate they’ll be restocked soon enough.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@Julietwright1989 they are back in stock.

[@melissatran338]

Thanks so much for the tips. I totally agree with your wonderful & great thinking!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@katiem9644]

I love these pots. Especially because they are wide at the bottom and dont tip over as easily as many other pots.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're fantastic! I've struggled with wind blowing my pots over constantly where I live, since it's so windy here with my proximity to the coast and hurricane frequency. These NEVER MOVE! I just got a whole pack of the #10's that I'll be using for different trees. They're so exceptionally nice that I'm going to make a video on them, too.

[@johnliberty3647]

I went shooping around for dirt cheap pots for my fruit trees.. Nothing beats a nursery pot because of that UV protection. Sometimes you have to paint 1/3 of the pot white so on those very hot days you can turn white side south and prevent root burn on the roots up against the pot.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've never had a problem. I think the fear of black pots is largely overstated. It's incredibly hot here during the summer, and I grow in black pots on top of black weed barrier in full sun for 12 hours, and I've never had a single problem.

[@teresadelgado1372]

Awesome information. I have been looking for something like this at a good price and quality. Thanks for the input and research.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@lesiadziuma6090]

Thank you for sharing the information on pots. 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlistairHuong]

Great minds think alike! These exact pots have become my favorites as well, and for all the same reasons you mentioned in this video. I've also tried some other cheaper, thinner, flimsier ones too primarily for cost reasons, but these injection molded #15 pots are still the best all around.

[@AlistairHuong]

@@HenrySamraj Look in the video description and follow the link to this channel's Amazon Storefront. It's listed in there under containers.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're wonderful. I didn't think I could be excited about a nursery container, but I am. They're worth every penny at this price!

[@AlistairHuong]

@@TheMillennialGardener Also FWIW, I've used mine for a few seasons now, and they definitely have held up to the elements.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent. That's good to know because I would prefer not spending that much money on pots again for awhile!

[@maryb4001]

Thank you for sharing your great finds 👍 I need to get some for my fig trees 😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome! Happy to help. Figs will be going in mine as well.

[@aas55]

Thanks for this! I ordered a 10 pack of the 7 gallon pots. I've got some young rooted cuttings from last year that are waking up currently in 1 gallon pots. They're already waking up even though they've been in my NJ garage. I'm still shuffling them between indoors and outdoors because its still dropping below freezing some nights, but in early April I'll try to up pot them.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

#7 will be an excellent initial transplant size. I think longterm you'd want to go larger, but for the initial season it'll be perfect.

[@aas55]

@@TheMillennialGardener Thanks my man - was going to go with a 5 gallon since I knew you used those buckets, but your discussion about compaction pushed me up to a 7.

[@jbaker3504]

Yesterday they had them Today they are put A testament to the popularity of your videos 🥰

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I had no idea so many gardeners were suffering from this same dilemma. I’m shocked by how popular the video is. That being said, the pots have gone out of stock twice, and both times, they were replenished within a couple hours. I’m sure the seller wasn’t prepared for this. I anticipate they’ll be restocked shortly. Keep an eye out.

[@margaretmojica8190]

Years ago my local hardware store had nursery pots that were 14.50" across and 17" high. They were quite expensive at $14.00 each (7 years ago), but two fig trees, and one guava tree have been in them ever since and the pots are still good and not breaking apart. I have pulled out the trees, added potting mix at the bottom, put them back in, and added potting mix on top. I always put a small rock at each drainage hole so the water and soil does not drain out as quickly. Home Depot has some cheap plastic pots (17" across x 14" tall) that almost look like clay pots, and cost only $10, They also have larger pots, shaped like upside down bell, in red, blue, and lime green for $12.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I couldn't find a single decent-looking, affordable large pot at either Lowe's, Home Depot or Walmart. The selection was pretty abysmal. None of them carry nursery containers larger than #7, either. It seems like a big missed opportunity on their part. The big box stores do a lot of things well, but some of their selection in the garden centers makes no sense to me. You're lucky if you can find a large, affordable container at your location. I was pretty disappointed in all of my stores.

[@nadineshively6231]

Best informative videos around. Thank you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Have you found the perfect container for your fruit trees? Let us know in the Comments below!

[@majesticnailsandspainflori3185]

Yes I just found a whole sale pots for my figs. They are 15 gallon and they sell a pouch of 18 for $56 plug tax. These pots are the same ones that nurseries use. Love them

[@michellechew724]

@@majesticnailsandspainflori3185 may I know which website or company you buy from ? I need 50 pots for my fig tree . Thanks

[@majesticnailsandspainflori3185]

@@michellechew724 called bwi

[@the4wus]

Sucks. Watched the video thinking he’d list where he bought his pots from but noooo 🙁

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@the4wus they’re the very top link in my Amazon Storefront. The first on the top left. Problem is the video caused a run on the pots so they’re out of stock and only up to #10’s remain. They will surely be restocked soon so keep an eye out.

[@castrogovianni]

Nice find. Great deal; Those are not expensive. You should get more while they are available. 🌲

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're currently sold out. Hopefully 11 will be enough since I gave up my source 😅

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Excellent video on the containers. Those containers are a favorite of mine as well. I grow plants of all kinds in containers here and have many types and sizes I've used over the years. Regarding the look of the containers...there are some better paints designed for use on plastics that folks can use if they hate the black. TIP... Best prices I have found is at horticultural supply stores themselves. Farm stores will also carry them quite often or can order them in. A larger garden center (not big box) may have them too. If you go in with other gardeners and buy bulk either by ordering through a local nursery or a hort supply store you will save a lot more money.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've scoured local stores, including checked our local hydroponics store (we only have one). I couldn't find them here, but I do encourage others to search locally. The problem I've found is most containers at nurseries aren't injection molded, which I really wanted to long-term use. If you can get injection molded containers locally, you hit the jackpot. Thanks for watching.

[@stevejohn5501]

Thanks for the research on the pots, I just bought them from your Storefront.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! You're going to love them. As much as you can love a tree pot, that is 😂

[@RoschetzkyPhotography]

100% i bought those home depot pots you were talking about , no handles and i had to drill extra holes , and now i watch your video and im like wish i would have seen this first

[@Dbf1339]

I’ve been getting these for like $2 from my wives family on her mom’s side nursery. Her great grandpa started the nursery so it’s been there long time didn’t realize I was getting such a good deal i have a peach, kumquat and pomegranate tree in these. I have a nectarine in a similar pot but it’s shorter and wider. Ironically I’m growing these in my apartment patio.

[@lydiaahubbell8545]

Our city planted out cherry and redbuds along the street and I got 12 pots and could have gotten more. I have 13 earthboxes and all my roses are in these 15 gallon pots. I have a giant sycamore tree in my back yard snd I have silver maples on one side and one in the front. I got one of those $15 "half barrel" pots and made a water garden out of it. Has not cracked like the smaller pots I got at Dollar Tree for water gardens. I can drag the big pots around when filled with potting mix. My roses have done very well in 10 gallon and even 5 gallon pots. I have a peach and an apple tree in pots I want to get in the ground this fall, and I am looking for a Stanley Plum. I saw black 30 gallon (?) 11:03 containers with rope handles, but thought $10 was cheap. Ther were more like nursery pot plastic than the typical tubs.

[@richfiryn]

Thanks for the link, scored some for myself.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent! You're going to love them. Thanks for watching!

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

When I bought my house last year, the seller left a 10 gallon pot for free. I've been tryig to decide if I can plant a fruit tree in it. thanks for your video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

I like these pots. Will be up potting my key lime and Satsuma mandarin in then soon!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Very nice! Best of luck.

[@toosense]

Great size. I just paid $25 for mine at a local store, which was ok since I only have 6 trees in containers. They are decorative, UV resistant, double walled, have a thick lip for grip, and come with a 10 year warranty. I was fine with a cost of $2.50 a year. I feel like I got a good deal since they sell for $40 online. They are a similar size to these which is perfect for mobility. Also easy to slide onto a dolly, if they're too angled they don't fit on the footplate or fall off easily. A strap or bungee cord helps keep them stable. Thanks for sharing, the uniformity of your orchard will look MUCH nicer than all those colorful and random buckets.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I should have gotten into the injection molded pot business. Can you imagine these things sell for such a price? I understand it's quite costly to set up the molds and the machinery, but once you recoup your investment you must be printing money 😂 With the 5 gallon buckets, I have to water daily. I'm hoping this will cut back on my frequency come June.

[@toosense]

The Millennial Gardener definitely a missed opportunity since so many more people are gardening since the pandemic. I saw some great looking square pots that I loved because they'd be so easy to transport, only about 20"square.. they were $70 each. Smh I cant justify spending that much for resin pots. If I decide to grow more trees I will buy the ones you shared, they really are a perfect size. Thanks.

[@toosense]

The Millennial Gardener PS.. it's not too late to start the business. :)

[@OrganicGreens]

The bit on how Nursery containers are calculated is a huge eye opener to me. That could make a good video in itself. I see now the way pots and soil mixture recipes are listed is all over the place. We really need to get a more standard measure for pots, soil, and amendment volumes. That way we know were all on the same page when we recommend pots or soil mixtures. Also i recommend checking local marijuana hydro stores for good deals on large pots. I found 10 and 15 gals for under 10 dollars local to me. Lots of other organic amendments I cant find elsewhere also.

[@danielrowe2174]

I found those handled party tubs from Aldi's that are probably about 15-20 gallons with the rope handle's and only paid $9 a piece. They were seasonal items and grabbed 2 when I had the chance. I drilled holes in the bottom to allow drainage and my Meyer lemon and Thornless Key lime and doing very well in them.

[@GuyAnthonyDeMarco]

I container garden using used cattle lick tubs. They had minerals in them out in the field for cattle to lick on. I normally get them for around five bucks each. They're UV resistant and very heavy duty. Just make sure to add in some drain holes.

[@angelaefferson4409]

I use 5gal buckets as well and they r doing well, I plain on replanting them in a dryer Barrel this spring

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I find the 5 gallon buckets work for 1-2 years. The UV rays from the sun eat them alive. Some people try to "save money" by buying other containers, like those plastic buckets for drinks, but they only last 1-2 years before they will shatter when you try and move them. I recommend spending the extra few dollars up front, because these are UV resistant and will last 10-20 years or longer. In the long run, these containers are far cheaper because if you buy non-UV treated pots, you'll be replacing them repeatedly.

[@great0789]

I found that adding 3" to 4" of grass clippings to the top soil of my containers cooled the soil significantly during the hot Summer months... while also adding water retention and fertilizer. It attracts worms too... I just went to your store front and added a 10pack to my cart. Thanks!!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Grass works very well if you have a weed free lawn. Here, we grow centipede grass, which is loaded with seeds, so it doesn’t make good mulch. The only problem with grass is it will decompose very quickly since it is rich in nitrogen and contains little “browns,” so you’ll need to replenish often. Thanks for the order. I think you’ll love the pots.

[@great0789]

@@TheMillennialGardener The trick is to get the clippings deep enough to mold/keep seeds from being able to germinate... but shallow enough not to hot compost/liquify the grass clippings. I add grass clippings a few times a year. The top layer turns super white/like hay. Then when I come back and add a layer later on it is now the brown base that is getting green added to the top. I plan to use the pots to add a large potted fig tree to the end of my raised garden beds... and potted potatoes in between the rows that I don't have to dig up. I will just pour the pot into my large garden wagon and pick out the potatoes.

[@MichellesMakeupHeavenOribe]

Great video, very informative. I love gro pro pots and swear by them! Only containers I will ever use.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm a believer now. They're top notch. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidLaFerney]

I found you last year and was inspired to take some air layers from the Brown Turkey fig that has never produced fruit because of my (mid TN) climate. I moved them out a week ago into the mild spring weather and they are just starting to leaf out. I’m hopeful to get some fruit. Because of you - just thought you might want to know.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's AWESOME! I am thrilled to be a source of motivation. If the Brown Turkey doesn't work out for you, don't worry. I can recommend you dozens of other incredible figs. Much of Tennessee is pretty good for figs. They do well in mild Zone 7's.

[@rachelhernandez2178]

Good video. I was going through the same dilemma so I went to Lowe's and bought the 10.99 black storage containers that have the yellow lid.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Do you know if they're UV resistant? If they are, they should be fine. If they do not have UV resistant material, they'll probably need to be replaced in 1-2 seasons.

[@victorvaldez6785]

Thanks for this video, I bought this containewrs because of this video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! You're going to love them.

[@j.reneewhite915]

I grew some veg. in the exact same containers this summer along with totes and 6 gal. buckets that I retrofitted to wick water. I found the container you are demonstrating to be the most difficult to keep moisture in. So I would recommend that you stack about 6 inch thick chip around the base of the planter and that will help keep the moisture in. I'm currentily toying with the idea of purchasing planters 4 inches taller and closing the holes in the bottom. filling the bottom 4 inches with chip and drilling 3 small holes at that 4inch line so the pots will never fully dry out. I should just invest in a drip system. But not yet!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Any container is going to struggle in the heat of the summer when it comes to moisture retention. I can tell you these are far superior to grow bags, though. Grow bags dry out like crazy, so this is an improvement. However, it's always best to grow with an open bottom if you can for moisture reasons. This is why I try to grow as much as I can in-ground. That being said, mulch layers are critical when container gardening, in my opinion.

[@kmw4359]

Love the canine photobomb racing by. :)

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Dale’s more like a photo missile than a photo bomb 😂

[@patriciamoalusi310]

THANK YOU SIR FOR VALUABLE INFORMATION/ INSIGHT/KNOWLEDGE. I WAS SCEPTICAL TO USE POTS FOR GROWING FRUIT TREES IN P0TS.YOU MOTIVATED ME TO USE POTS THAT I HAVE AT HOME.I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL BY CHANCE 🤗 .NEW SUBSCRIBE. FROM SOUTH AFRICA. GAUTENG REGION. JOHANNESBURG 🇿🇦 👏👏👏

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you for subscribing! I really appreciate it.

[@farmerbob4554]

Thanks for the informative video. I’ve repurposed those #15 containers from purchased fruit trees and I’ve been able to beg others from a couple of local nurseries. I can never score as many as I need so I’m a buyer.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I should have gotten into the injection molded nursery pot business because the mark-up on these things are crazy! If you scored these exact containers repurposed, you hit the jackpot. They're nice. I just up-potted two more trees today and they're stellar. Thanks for watching!

[@farmerbob4554]

@@TheMillennialGardener The ones I have are good for 3-4 seasons then the bottoms start to crack and render them useless. They’re not near the quality that you found. They’re actually great for container tomatoes. The soil warms up quicker in the Spring and the plants get a head start over in-ground plantings. Same with eggplant, okra and other heat loving plants. Thanks again for sourcing these containers. Do you have any experience with those fabric grow bags? I bought three just to try out.

[@gregleach5833]

I ordered the Brute 28 gallon can from a cleaning supply company . They have nice handles and are indestructible. Usually 35-40 dollars each but they are really 28 gallon liquid volume . I used my drill to make drainage holes . They are heavy full of damp soil but I use my hand truck to move them when needed

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I considered larger containers, but I ran into a problem: how will you lift a tree that large and heavy when it comes time to root-prune? This was my struggle. I determined I can't reliably lift more than a #15. What are your thoughts on that?

[@gregleach5833]

I live in South Georgia near the Florida line and my plan is to get the citrus varieties 3-4 years old and then plant them in the ground and use some protection if we ever fall below 20 degrees which hasn’t happened in several years but it can happen . The lime tree will hopefully be ok for several years in these containers as I only have one key lime . It’s just too sensitive to cold to grow here . There are orchards around here that grow Meyer Lemon and several varieties of mandarins and they get 12-15 ft tall . The owner told me to put micro sprinklers in the trees and he gets cold protection down to 14 degrees if fully mature and hardened off . He grows the Shiranui variety that is the best my wife and I have ever eaten of any citrus . If I had to root prune I would lay them over on their sides and slide out and then slide them back in . These containers are square so you can do it with rootball on the drier side done in the late winter before growth resumes . I think that is really a great advantage of slightly rounded square container. You are correct though because it’s a bit of a job . I really enjoy your videos and your passion for gardening .

[@raywhitehead730]

Excellent report. Your search, is just like mine. However, I was able to make A deal with my nursery for 25 gallon containers.!

[@LiliansGardens]

I like your videos always spot on. My fig has come out by now but I'll do the repotting tomorrow into a sort of laundry basket . It's white though but the fig has woken aleady. It's still cold in the evens so I intend to keep it indoors

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Be careful using a laundry basket. It probably isn't UV resistant. What will probably happen is it'll sit and rot in the sun all summer, and when you go to pick it up in a couple months, it'll crack into pieces. I've had this happen to me with non-UV resistant containers. It taught me it's just better to spend the extra money on something that'll last and save my back. Just something to consider as I'd hate to see your container crumble on you. Thanks for watching!

[@alexandervelazquez2319]

Check with your local ranchers. Here in Texas our ranchers tend to put out their protein tubs out for people to take sometimes free and sometimes 5 bucks per tub. All I do is drill a hole the size of whatever rope I have and create handles.... and the same thing for the drain holes.

[@02155Tony]

Thanks for another great video. Just what I was looking for and right to the point. Oh by the way, DALE boy is getting very spoiled!! My Golden is a 95 pound BABY !

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm glad it was helpful. Dale is 62 lbs and that's big enough. I couldn't imagine a 95 pounder. He must eat you out of house and home. Thanks for watching!

[@mfmarshall4478]

Yes, those are what I use.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

How do you like them?

[@HungNguyen-pi5vd]

I bought these same ones for my trees a couple months back. They are so perfect for the reasons you have stated in this video. I need to order another 10 for next year because I bought and rooted more fig varieties this year.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Definitely buy them ASAP before the prices increase for the growing season. I find it's best to order during the off-season. I love these things already!

[@FlowersfromNan]

Hugs for Dale❤

[@oniswdbs]

Great video thanks for all the advice!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@oniswdbs]

I spray paint my 5 gallon buckets and clear coat them with an out side spray. They seem to last a lot longer. I'm on year 4 with some of them. I'm not really sure it's worth the cost but I have a lot of spray paint on hand due to other hobbies

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@oniswdbs I would imagine paint would add considerable protection. I assume you don't get the paint into the bucket and only spray the exterior, right? These are $7 more shipped and are 2.4 times larger, so my personal opinion is it's worth the cost. You can purchase a #7 container for only about $5 and it will be UV resistant and roughly the same size as a 5 gallon paint bucket.

[@oniswdbs]

@@TheMillennialGardener I agree I think the containers are absolutely worth the cost. And yes I blue tape the top shut so no paint gets inside. I use my 5 gallon buckets for peppers and tomatoes and eggplant. I only recently got into fig trees thanks to your videos :)

[@user-ig1gz8eo8h]

As i live in Phx Arizona, those black plastic plant containers. unless shaded somehow, tthe sun would bake the plants root ball to death, So 2 options, purchase a outer larger more expensive container. Or, less costly is to paint them with an exterior paint in a cream to light terricotta, those colors help to blend better in a patio area versus a "black" container.

[@Mamaosa63]

Thank you, this was an awesome tutorial.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@SoCalKevin]

I’m at 25 and 30 gallon pots with most of my fruit trees. They’re the largest size I can comfortably move around manually by dragging, and about the max I can fit on a hand truck. I just lay down two 2x4’s, drag an edge of big pot on them, and easily push them the length of the lumber due to the wet bottoms of the pots. Works great even up a small slope.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Have you had to root prune your trees yet? I'm curious how that works out in those large containers. I did consider going larger, but I figured I'd need a mini excavator to root prune 😂 I can still manually pull the trees out with #15's. Any larger and I just can't manage.

[@SoCalKevin]

@@TheMillennialGardener I haven’t tried yet because up to this year, I’ve done my root pruning when I up-potted. I imagine it’s actually easier in a 25g pot since I can now easily fit a shovel down the sides with all this extra space. Don’t really need to worry about the bottom because it’s usually the sides that wrap around until they collect at the bottom. I also have a couple 25g smart pots and those air prune for you. 15g is a really nice size, but the amount of watering needed during the hot summer eventually reached a point where there’s not enough time for fertilizers to settle in and break down. It all gets diluted and washed out causing lots of deficiencies in the summer. My trees are more than double the size of the ones you transplanted though, so I think you’re fine for the next 2 years.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@SoCalKevin I'm curious how the root pruning will go. My concern is more than just that, though. Potting mixes break down into silt and fertilizer salts accumulate, so refreshing the mix every few years is important, too. I think eventually the tree will have to be removed. The #15's are a compromise in mobility. However, I see lots of growers growing figs for many years in #7's and #10's, so I think #15's can be permanent with 2-3 year refreshes. I may change my tune when the time comes, but for now, I'm considering these permanent homes for some varieties. I am going to try and "cure" my watering issues with drip irrigation.

[@SoCalKevin]

@@TheMillennialGardener You're right, everything breaks down and you will end up with undesirable soil. When growing in pots, it's important to flush the soil every 4-6 weeks to prevent salt buildup. Adding aged compost and pine bark mulch on top every few months will keep the soil healthy and dense. The main problems for me have been 1) over-watering to the point of leeching out all nutrients, and 2) having the plant sink too low in the pot. Liquid fertilizers solve the first one, but the 2nd problem will eventually lead to repotting. I just repotted a lemon tree a month ago. It was in a 15g, and very overgrown. I had to prune more than 50% of the branches so that it would be light enough pull out of the pot. And sure I could have kept it in the 15g longer by pruning very heavy every year, but that's more work for me, and more work for the tree. It becomes a juggling act balancing new wood with fruiting wood. Instead of literally wrestling with a tree every time i need to repot, it's easier just to air layer a branch every year and start a new tree that will fit in my pots. The original tree can then be given away or sold. Figs do well in small containers because they're very drought tolerant and have low fertilizing requirements. The fruit is small and not juicy at all. The tree itself can grow like a beast though, if given more space. They are very beautiful in a small pot for the "bonsai" look. The other thing is, they fruit on new wood. You can prune a fig down to a stump in the fall and it will still put out fruit the following year. Citrus on the other hand is juicy, hungry, and needs to fruit on 2nd year wood.

[@mareforte]

Hi! Great tips! Where do you purchase your 25 and 30 gallon containers?

[@AyahuascaSage]

Planted 4 different varieties of blueberries in those resin half wine barrel containers you described. The stated volume of them is 13.5 gallons (not sure whether that's liquid or compacted soil volume, but with a 20" diameter at the top and 14" of height, the pots are quite large). I will definitely agree that they are not the easiest pots to handle--I recently had to bring my blueberries into the garage because of a cold snap with expected frost--definitely would help if the pots had something on the top to grip onto. That said, they do look a bit nicer than the nursery planters, and they *seem* fairly durable, but I've only had them for about 7 months or so at this point. I definitely don't look forward to trying to get my blueberries out of them to deal with root pruining and refreshing the soil!

[@williamlynch804]

I just bought a couple of these today. How well are they holding up for you 2 years later?

[@AyahuascaSage]

@@williamlynch804 Still holding up great. Definitely satisfied with them. I think they're a good choice for a fruit plant you need to keep potted for a few years.

[@PAFigs]

I'm excited to see how these work out for you! Are you worried about tipping? If so, you should be able to hammer a piece of rebar down through one of the bottom holes.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Nope. Not since you turned me onto your method of hammering a piece of 3/8" rebar into the ground and tying it to the container to them.. That worked 100% for my figs in 5 gallon buckets even through grazes with tropical storms, and these are much wider and less wind-prone than those top-heavy paint buckets. I saved all my rebar, so I'm going to repurpose the 4-footers and tie the pots against them once the trees leaf out.

[@sn232]

I am sure I was subscribed to your channel, but today it said I was not! I resubscribed, now have to see what videos I missed of yours! Thank you for this video, appreciate it!

[@DavidLaFerney]

I inherited 2 of these a couple of years ago, but haven’t been able to source more. The ones I have may be 10 years old and are like new. Thanks!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent. The idea of these lasting a decade makes me very happy. Thanks for watching!

[@rosemarysbabydaddy858]

Excellent video! Need to get these ASAP

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're awesome! I'll be using more of them this season!

[@DATINGSURVIVALGUIDE]

Thanks for the explanation on container sizes. I bought a number of trees in what the nurseries where calling 5 gallon. I didn't argue with them, but just looking at the containers the trees were in I thought to myself those don't look to hold 5 gallons. I knew there must be some different measure they were using to call them 5 gallon but never got around to someone who could explain. Thanks.

[@KingKoinPlays]

If you live near a farmer see if they have any empty molasses or protein tubs for cattle. They are pretty good size and very durable. I cleaned mine out and grow alot of stuff in them.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

UV resistance is important. Anything that isn’t UV-treated lasts 1-2 summers here. These will last 10+ years as long as you don’t damage them.

[@420Ragnarok]

Fabric pots are the best for air pruning of roots to prevent root binding.

[@desertdanblacksmith1394]

i will prob get some of these....Yes those black containers and any containers heat up fast here (Az)....I build a Planter box from recycled pallets to surround the pots/buckets. They easy to move also with a hand truck....thx ....good stuff...My figs are starting to come outta dormancy.....spring is here!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's good ingenuity. It's warming up here, too. 82 day, but down to 57 on Monday. We're in the roller-coaster that is early March, but it'll regulate soon. Can't wait to plant some tomatoes!

[@kevina1084]

I usually get fabric pots. They are cheap to ship so you can get 15-25 gallon for $2-3 when they go on sale if you get a 6 pack.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've covered this topic in the past. I don't recommend growing trees in fabric pots for a number of reasons. They're fine for annual vegetables, but they have many downsides for perennials with hard roots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZorLlKhmnL-pftE

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Just a suggestion Home Depot makes a speckled paint that looks like stone on the outside I’ve used it on a Wishingwell it holds up well and it’s decorative and it looks a whole lot better if you’re interested in making it look nice . You can also go to Harbor freight and buy four wheeled furniture dollies and roll the plants around if you need to move them do you have a great video collection with some very good tips just Saul I throw this idea out at you thanks again.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I actually prefer the black, because it attracts more heat to the roots. Fig trees, which I'm growing predominantly in these containers, enjoy the warmth. You may need to paint the containers if you're growing fruit trees that like cooler roots. That's a trial-and-error kind of thing.

[@Jude2408]

Another great video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching.

[@quynhle3961]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.