Ask Ian: Container Gardening

[@mare6851]

You’re brilliant. I planted some two lavender plants yesterday and used your amazing technique. It worked so well. Sir, you’re brilliant.

[@MargaretYoung-b2o]

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[@MargaretYoung-b2o]

Wisteria

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Wisteria

[@MargaretYoung-b2o]

Wisteria

[@kerryandesthycarlyle1552]

Blew me away!! I am an amateur gardener and this is an amazing way of pot planting. I'm looking forward to my gardening day tomorrow. Thank you !!

[@maryedwards-simpson3060]

As someone who has been gardening for well over 50 years, a small piece of advice, if I may. If you notice in the video, none of his plants were 'root bound'. Meaning the roots were not visibly growing in a large circle around the soil in the shape of the pot. So they had plenty of room to stretch out into the soil of the new container. His method looks like it will work well because of that. But if your plants are root bound when you take them from the smaller pots, you really need to loosen those roots. That gives them a better chance of growing outward into the new soil and a better survival rate. Cause they are looking for water throughout the new soil wherever you place water, rather than continuing to grow in that tight circle.

[@bagpipes978]

That is truly the most BRILLIANT planting trick I have ever seen!! I will always incorporate this from now on...whether I'm planting just one plant in a pot or multiple plants in one container. Thank you so much for sharing this information!! Game changer!!!❤❤❤❤🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@pushpamitha430]

Excellent idea 👍💡☺️

[@stompthedragon4010]

Agree. In fact I have always been afraid to try planting large mixed containers. This was a wonderful demo and info

[@ranger2316]

What a COOL trick! Thank you so much for bringing us along! I am so eager to get out and try this around my pool patio.

[@WokwithLan]

This planter made from a coconut shell is such a creative idea! It's not only sustainable but also adds a natural touch to any space. I love how the coconut shell is repurposed into something functional and beautiful. Great job on the craftsmanship! 🌱🥥

[@mommycares2107]

I had to give this video a like! I was thinking why would he put the plant pot inside of a pot instead of putting the plant directly into the soil, but this is an awesome idea that I’m going to do from now on. This is by far the best method I’ve ever seen! Simply awesome!

[@JackMontana69]

When I was new in plant collections/gardening I always watched on youtube how to do this and how to do that. Got a lot of ideas and techniques. Until I bumped into your channel and this video specifically. I always do this techniques either from my indoor or my outdoors plants. Thank you and I appreciate it. Happy Planting! 🌵 , 🌲 , 🌷

[@terriwallacker1867]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you very much. I've been doing container gardening for years, but these are the best and most helpful ideas I've ever seen. Brilliant!

[@Awesome68ful]

Wow! Good to chance upon your video! Thanks so much. Brilliant idea.

[@dorisjustine5040]

Thanks for sharing this. I had been planting flowers for years but this idea never came to my mind. Only when I watch your channel and that's it. I will definitely do this.

[@kristaharmon7584]

I'm watching this in the month of March so I am very grateful for this information! I love potted flowers for my deck and now I can have healthy and colorful blooms! Thank you!

[@bettyblakley4157]

Awesome tip! Most of the time I struggle with planting multi plants in a container! This is perfect!

[@ladylena1918]

Best gardening tip I've seen in ages! I'm going to try this. Update 2020: Tried it last week - works brilliantly. Thanks again

[@nancyinthegarden3160]

Thank you for your quick instructions without unnecessary jabbering Live your straightforward approach

[@tinamarieschaffer-sick4456]

Incredibly easy. If only I had watched this days earlier, it would have saved me so much grief. Great tips. Thank you, Ian.

[@CraftyMomma05]

Wow, I had not seen this before--I will be sure to use this method from now on! No more mess and broken plants trying to plant them directly into the soil. Thank you so much for this video!

[@justme7303]

I am excited to do this! I just had all the bushes removed from around my pool and am doing the landscaping myself. This was by far the best instructional I have seen for putting together colors/plants! Thank you!!!

[@dianeholm6858]

I absolutely LOVE this idea! I have been gardening for years, so simple yet time saving! Thanks Ian!

[@jragnes]

Best tip ever! I struggled with this every year and I think you JUST made my spring gardening a 100 times easier for this year. I'm a zone 3a so I can't plant yet as we still have some nights where the Temps are in the mud 20's but now I'm so excited for middle end of May! Why didn't I think of this over the past 30 years?

[@dianamccumbers9612]

I never thought of planting like that . I always have trouble digging holes then trying to get them it before the dirt collapses. Thank you.

[@joysimpson9996]

I am so glad I saw this planting method and I love how clearly you explained the process. You’re right about small pots drying out! New subscriber!

[@nsloane5384]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! Just in time for my patio container potting. I'm 66 years old & this is the best system I've seen so far!!

[@marionrampelbergh]

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[@jackiedomingo2034]

Thanks for this idea, is wonder!

[@a4eyg32]

I’ve been doing this idea for years and it’s absolutely brilliant plants grow lovely there’s no damage to them and above all the plants stay clean of compost

[@sukhdevk.ghuman7407]

Oh wow, I love your idea of planting multiple plants into the big pot! Love it.

[@dammfabulus]

Why haven't I thought of this before now! Makes container planting so much fun! Genius!!

[@delysmith]

This is the best method of planting a container I've seen. I will definitely use this method from now on. Thanks for sharing!

[@megancampbell3914]

wow, I can't wait to try these combined ideas - immersing the plants before repotting them, and using the pots to create the spots to plant. Brilliant.

[@janicehilton8884]

Ian Cook, you've changed my entire pattern for planting. I am SO GRATEFUL to you. Thanks so, so much. :-) This year will be awesome thanks to your techniques.

[@PT-MX5RF]

Brilliant! After potting up planters for over 30 years, I stumbled across this video last spring- well it's just as he said do this and stand back and watch them grow! - all the neighbours asked where I had purchased my planters - thinking I had a new source- large pots have never looked better - no damage to any limbs while trying to tuck one more in - no fussing around to ensure there's sufficient soil. I have done the same method this year and will continue for the next 30 years!! ;)

[@juliapulles697]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@natapy]

Taking a break from working out in the yard getting my yard in order for the year after moving in last fall... This is incredible. I love it!

[@deebowhite4199]

Everyone already commented on what I wanted to say. THIS WORKED PERFECTLY! EASY TO DO AND BEST PLANTING TIP/TRICK EVER!

[@erinf4110]

For the love of all things gardening.........brilliant and even for a seasoned gardener an eye opener. Thank you!

[@doreend2811]

I’ve done planter pots for years - what a great tip! Thank you for simplifying the process with the perfect size holes to use. 🌸🌼🌸

[@debrabennet6380]

Thank you . I am so pleased to see all these tips in one video. I've had so many failures with trying to grow a variety of flowers or veges in containers. I can now see all the possible things I have done wrong and how to overcome those problems.

[@tigerdeer]

Oh my god, the best advice I have had for potting in ages! This is brilliant. Thank you so much. I only saw your thumbnail and got intrigued to see what the five pots were doing in a bigger pot. Excellent. Thanks!

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

That is the exact same reason I clicked on the video.

[@MyElsa1965]

@@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319 yeah me too, amazing idea!!!

[@laurarees1714]

Genius! This will be happening at my house this summer!

[@Pritsy73]

Me as well. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@marydavis4261]

Thanks

[@vinceberardini9709]

Being a "steadfast" believer in container growing as seen on my KZbin channel "Gardening With Vincenzo", I am always pleased to see what other enthusiasts are doing and enjoyed your video! Thanks for sharing !

[@francescamaniscalco1723]

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[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Such a clever technique for potting plants. It can be a real hassle to fill in the soil around the plants. TFS!

[@yannip2083]

EXCELLENT video! Such a brilliant idea, Ian!

[@Josizzlez]

I’m trying this this weekend with different size marigolds my grandmas favorite I’m so excited! Usually I just sprinkle pollinator mix on my flower beds and watch them do their thing. But my back isn’t how it used to to be so my hubby is raising the garden beds and now I can do this container planting with those beds too Thanks Ian I’m so excited for gardening this weekend

[@martymartyn7829]

Spot on❤Love it Ian. I have to comment again. 🌹This is so helpful. So many people want to have plants in a smaller space - porch, deck, courtyard,entry way, terrace, veranda, patio and more. Especially those who live in condos, apartments, flats, granny flat...with limited space who want plants and flowers so they can enjoy the beauty of that touch of life. Thanks again.

[@diananutt1517]

🌞🌱🌿 @marty martyn I turned to container gardening when it finally sunk in that our yard had too much sand in it and my watering and feeding efforts weren't able to take hold as well. I even drilled holes in a child's wading pool, sunk it into the ground to nearly it's rim, and filled it with a wonderful mix of organic rich soil and nutrients. By properly feeding the plants and veggies I planted, the results were amazing!! I actually harvested my first cucumber ever that didn't look like a balloon animal! 😛

[@Soo_Blessed]

Wish I could say I thought of that and I've been doing it for years BUT I have not I'm 67 and God bless you for this technique I'll be able to enjoy more gardening because I certainly will have more energy 🌿

[@lindahandley5267]

Ian, you are SO cool! I thought I knew everything about flowers and pots, but your method of putting the small pots in first is brilliant. It will make it so much easier. I love doing 'thrillers, fillers and spillers.' They are so beautiful and you can do so many different combinations.

[@wandahorner4865]

i stumbled upon this idea approximately ten years ago when I kept buying plants and did not have time to plant them. i stuffed them in two very large pots beside the garage doors. as time moved on, I noticed them starting to grow. I loved it. the reason I did this in the first place was because I had to hide these because I was told to stop buying more plants.

[@lulu486]

This is such a “why didn’t I think of this” moment 😭 I was struggling so bad, all the plants were covered in dirt and I couldn’t place them so nice and “full”

[@rosejohnson6050]

Thank you SO much for this absolutely brilliant tip Ian ... definitely the best container growing tip I've ever heard and believe me, I've been container growing for decades!!! I also love your advice on submersion prior to planting... Cannot wait to get my summer bedding planted out. I'm hooked on your channel now!!! 👊😘👍

[@TekorKorley5965]

Excellent idea. I am blown away by the simplicity. 😁👍🏼😁

[@eveh6897]

I was on the verge of discovering this but I still wasn't leaving the pots in. This is brilliant!

[@jaycilangehennig2059]

Mind blown 🤯 you are awesome!!!!!! This is the best trick I've ever seen!!!! Thank you Ian!!!!!

[@karenhill3970]

That was so informative. Thank you so much Mr Cooke. Gardener fr Texas ,USA.🇺🇲🦋🌺🌺🌺

[@arlenhandelman633]

Absolutely brilliant! You've saved me hours of toiling with soil, plants, handling delicate young flowers and most importantly time. I've been gardening for decades and am thrilled to have discovered you and this ingenious method of planting my containers. THANK YOU and happy gardening!

[@melissapaul3348]

Brilliant! have never seen a container planted that way, can't wait to do this myself! Thank you!

[@jennifervieyra3796]

Saw this just in time as I am repotting into a large pot tomorrow. I've been putting it off because of the hassle of getting the compost under the leaves and leaving pockets of air - brilliant can't wait for the morning now! Thanks Ian.

[@waddayasee]

I kept wondering why he was using all that good soil if he was just going to put the plants back in their pots. Glad I watched the whole clip. Best gardening advise I’ve heard in years .

[@l.m.o.8948]

Spot on, planting can be very disruptive to a plant. Best way ever. Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@sofializzy4519]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!! I've known about submerging technique but I NEVER thought about using it with container gardening!!!

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

Thanks Ian!! This is the very first of your videos that I watched. You have given me confidence enough to think that I will not be a brown thumb this spring.

[@janevt.5914]

Wow, I will definitely try this approach to planting up large planters! Just amazing! 🌞

[@lorenenoe4472]

All my life I’ve submerged plants in the pots but usually planted annuals in the ground. I have 8 huge pots in my front landscaping since Florida water restrictions limit to one day a week. In the last 3 or 4 years many of my neighbors have purchased large enamel terra cotta pots and our subdivision is full of color. It was quite an initial investment but have lost only one due to high hurricane winds. I choose only one color to match trim on my home and plant white flowers except in December, filled with poinsettia plants. Sprinkling system is aimed at pots. 🌸🌺

[@adriankap2978]

Years ago I kept saying there has to be an easier way to planting in containers & even in the ground. This is exactly what I found to be the best way by far. Not only was my husband impressed but so is everyone I’ve shown. I’ve always disliked the in ground backfilling so I do it the same way. After fluffing the dirt about 12in down for roots to spread then I dig a hole to approximate size of the pot remove the plant then shimmy the pot in the dirt then place the plant in the hole so I know there’s no air pockets & move on to the next one. You’ve verified my brilliant idea. As it’s said, great minds think alike... ;)

[@cherycecampbell-davis703]

I love you! You get straight to the point and your information is valuable!!! Thank you so much!

[@pamelad9834]

Yes, I agree with you "Tigerdeer", best advice ever! Thank you, Ian, for sharing. I will be using your method this year when I plant my container gardens.

[@talentlover2]

Ian, this is breath-taking and stunning! Brilliant! THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!!!!!

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

Thank you, so glad this popped up in my feed. I have a couple of large pots I am hoping to fill with Lavender and herbs and this will be the perfect way to plant them all. You've just won a new subscriber.

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Simply brilliant! My favorite container planting hack! Thank you!!!!

[@susanneschmidtcruz7156]

After all these years of struggling to make gorgeous pots I will do this. This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@cathypressey4332]

This was valuable info. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@davelamore6309]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@davelamore6309]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@karenmcclorey-qrrealty1290]

That was a great potted plant idea! Thank you so much...perfect timing for me since Spring just started.

[@victoriarebeck8715]

Makes so much sense, and it is easy. I look forward to trying this.

[@Vintagecharm57]

I'm watching this in April 2021 - and it is brilliant! Some of the best container advice I've seen. Thank you!

[@cocojo2356]

I hate pot planting but this looks so much easier, cleaner & way better than I have ever done. I think I have to give this a go! Here's hoping I lose my black thumb, find a green thumb and actually enjoy planting some flower pots. Thank you so much, I really feel inspired, excellent video.

[@kimg968]

Oh my god. How absolutely brilliantly simple. THANK YOU!!

[@earlspearl6491]

You just saved me HOURS of work! Not to mention a lot less broken limbs from trying to add more soil. Thank you!

[@sheilaconnelly3221]

Wow. I am 81 and you just showed me how to plant. Thank you

[@Iseeangels1]

Love this idea....so much easier than fussing with trying to plant a container garden. Thank you.

[@Shazzadut1]

This is great. Thanks for the idea! I have a small patio and love potted plants but you’re right I’m constantly watering them.

[@jenniferthompson9212]

WOW!!!...Short, informative and concise, just how I like it. 🤗

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Such a simple idea but the container looks beautiful...thank you

[@MartRam16]

Wow! This was such helpful information! Thank you so much! I’ve never seen anyone plant potted plants like this. Definitely will be trying this. Thank u!

[@hurstma59]

Mart Ramirez me neither

[@marshahostetler]

I love this technique and right before I start planting my containers! Thank you so much

[@margaretrangel7110]

Thank you Ian... can’t wait to get back in my greenhouse and start potting again. Blessings!

[@susannaude8514]

Thank you for this beautiful video! You just gave me the best plan with my big pots. I have here a very wide, low container, about 1metre across, and I am going to plant all my bulbs in there, to protect them from the moles. Stay safe!

[@luciferschild7064]

WOW! That is beautiful - and simple to do. I always wondered how people got so may plants into one pot and they'd look so Beautiful. Thank you Ian.

[@gaya3139]

Gotham season one and

[@glennisduthie5565]

What a brilliant way to do this job .... I’ve spent years struggling with this job and then finding I’ve probably not got enough compost in the pot.

[@sharonwatson4085]

Wow! A fabulous 8 minute investment to every gardener, experienced or not! TFS!

[@anndoherty6446]

You make it look so easy with a concise description of what to do......W.O.W! Thanks xx Shopping tomorrow!!!!!

[@lindacox5133]

This is so helpful. I was going to ask my daughter for help in planting my new Pop-Up Garden Container , but with this method I'm going to do it myself. (You can teach an old lady(79yrs,) new tricks.) Thanks for the guidance.

[@lindacoleman6491]

I love this video. It has taught me how easy it is for making a beautiful flower container. Thank you

[@Ladyjojo695]

How easy you make it look. Amazing video. Must try. Thank you 😊

[@rosemariekury9186]

This is brilliant! Wished I had seen this earlier though. If I have room for a large pot like this will try. Never thought of hydrating a plant like that until I saw this!

[@brigittestukenbrok2338]

Thanks that's brilliant greetings from New Zealand

[@margaretdavis379]

Oh my god I just love the easy way to arrange differ plants and that cut my time thank yu😇❤

[@tomaaron6187]

Been gardening for decades...always learning. Thanks a bundle for this articulate presentation Planting time In my part of Canada. My favourite time of the year. Now, I’m off to try out the technique...lots of possibilities.

[@rochellerule8854]

Never have ever seen, or gotten that gardening/ flow planting hint before. Thank you!

[@timeenuf4200]

Truly ingenious - will try with new spring plantings thank you for sharing.

[@nicolenewman4378]

Just as the cabin fever of covid-19 isolation starts to set in, someone gives you some inspiration to take your mind off it. Fantastic idea and one that I’ll pass on to others 💐

[@lindahandley5267]

@nicole, I have been working myself to death every single day in the yard for almost 2 months now and every joint and muscle hurts so bad, but It has saved my sanity. The flower beds and vegetable garden look good!

[@nicolenewman4378]

linda handley Hi thank you for your message, hope your aches and pains have eased off. I’ve tried to do what I can in my garden to keep myself occupied. I have a couple of beautiful plants jasmine, clematis and bleeding hearts. Sadly I cannot do as much as I’d like as I’m riddled with chronic pain head to toe which moves around by body throughout the day. Nature definitely helps to heal the soul. I’m in social isolation alone, I cannot find the words to describe how this is making me feel it’s hard going. I just hope everyone will observe what they need to do to keep everyone safer and stop this terrible thing spreading around the 🌍 world.

[@lindahandley5267]

@Nicole, like you, pain is my constant companion. Like my mother's whole family, I have osteoarthritis and it is miserable. It's hard to explain to someone just how bad it is, but let me try, LOL. Right now, my left foot feels like someone took a sledge hammer, gave it a good whack, then doused it with gasoline and set fire to it! I used to see my dear family members suffer and never knew it would happen to me. I never want another joint surgery. But, I can't stop moving and just sit. It's hard for me to accept and if I let it, it could turn into depression, but I can't let that happen. I returned to my Catholic faith and it has helped so much. Thanks so much for your sweet reply. We have to stay strong sister! Stay well and safe, things WILL get better!

[@diananutt1517]

@@lindahandley5267 🍀🐿🌿 I really do feel your pain! This crap comes on fast, and aspirin seems the only thing I can use to counter the pain...that and avoiding certain foods. Love your positive attitude and your sense of humor. We will find relief if we don't give up. 💗 Things like these gardening friend get-togethers and Ian's AMAZING TIPS and great personality help tons!!! Take good care!! 🌞🌱

[@lindahandley5267]

@@diananutt1517 If you're having a garden this year, best of luck and may the pain be gone! 🌺🌻🌼🌷🥀☘🌱🌹🏵🌸💐🧅🥕🌶🍄🥑

[@judithmaryhill4862]

Thank you for the helpful tips. I've been doing it all wrong. I can promise you I will be trying this look out in Spring (September in Australia) ❤😊❤

[@julierobertson8611]

Thank you. I’m a new gardener and I’m now excited to get planting.

[@helenhall4794]

Wow what a clever tip. As they say 1 is never to old to learn new tricks. I'm 61 and never done that. Well done 👍👍

[@dianefontaine8918]

Ian that’s amazing. I just yesterday struggled with planting my outdoor flowers. If ONLY I had watched you before. Thank you 🙏👍🇨🇦👏😎💐

[@julietsuperstarable]

Absolutely brilliant method I shall be using it from now on. Thank you so much.

[@oneitalia2312]

Ian - you are an absolute genius! WOW!!! I LOVE HOW YOU DID THIS!!! THANK YOU!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

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[@flowerpower1468]

THANK YOU, I've always wanted to do this but I didn't know how to properly put in the plants. This looks way cleaner, prettier, and easier.

[@dr.lisastinson8967]

This is probably the most brilliant tip for container gardening I have ever seen on the Internet. I will definitely be doing this technique this spring! Thank you! Subscribed.