Ask Ian: Container Gardening

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13 жыл бұрын

Ian Cooke is a world-renowned horticulturist and has observed plants across 50 countries and received numerous awards from the Royal Horticultural Society in England.
"Container Planting" is the first of many from the "Ask Ian" video series on YourGardenShow.com

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@kerryandesthycarlyle1552 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea 👍💡☺️

@stompthedragon4010 Жыл бұрын

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

@mare6851 Жыл бұрын

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

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@natapy 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@tigerdeer 7 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MyElsa1965 5 жыл бұрын

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

@laurarees1714 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Pritsy73 5 жыл бұрын

Me as well. Thanks for sharing 💖

@marydavis4261 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mommycares2107 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@WokwithLan Жыл бұрын

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! 🌱🥥

@dianamccumbers9612 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@delysmith 9 жыл бұрын

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

@karenmcclorey-qrrealty1290 5 жыл бұрын

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

@JackMontana69 2 жыл бұрын

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! 🌵 , 🌲 , 🌷

@megancampbell3914 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cherycecampbell-davis703 5 жыл бұрын

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

@erinf4110 5 жыл бұрын

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

@a4eyg32 2 жыл бұрын

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

@justme7303 4 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@kimg968 5 жыл бұрын

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

@talentlover2 7 жыл бұрын

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

@victoriarebeck8715 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MichellesHandmadeCreations 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dianeholm6858 5 жыл бұрын

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

@vinceberardini9709 5 жыл бұрын

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

@francescamaniscalco1723 4 жыл бұрын

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@jragnes 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@ranger2316 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ladylena1918 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lindacoleman6491 5 жыл бұрын

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

@joysimpson9996 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@lulu486 3 жыл бұрын

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”

@pamelad9834 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@angnbama 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I learned so much! Can't wait to start it the right way!

@martymartyn7829 4 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

🌞🌱🌿 @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! 😛

@terriwallacker1867 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@melissapaul3348 8 жыл бұрын

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

@janevt.5914 5 жыл бұрын

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

@dorisjustine5040 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@CraftyMomma05 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@nsloane5384 5 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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@jackiedomingo2034 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this idea, is wonder!

@susans.3409 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s incredible! Hope you’re doing well with all this quarantine going on now! Thank you and praying for you!❤️

@janicehilton8884 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bettyblakley4157 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rosejohnson6050 3 жыл бұрын

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!!! 👊😘👍

@kristaharmon7584 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@karenhill3970 2 жыл бұрын

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

@doreend2811 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@marshahostetler 5 жыл бұрын

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

@lindahandley5267 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@debrabennet6380 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@sofializzy4519 5 жыл бұрын

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

@charliesanyang5965 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sukhdevk.ghuman7407 2 жыл бұрын

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

@elviramcintosh9878 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demonstration. Who would have thought that something so simple would make such a difference (and with such ease). Greetings from Australia.

@lillywiggles8264 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! Never have been good at plants; you give me encouragement to try again, thank you so much! (From Illinois, USA)

@patriciapehler9461 5 жыл бұрын

Ingenious! I'm definitely going to use this in spring when I plant. OMG, so easy.

@tinamarieschaffer-sick4456 4 жыл бұрын

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

@deebowhite4199 3 жыл бұрын

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

@2techshop 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for these great tips.

@nlmeter1 5 жыл бұрын

I just did this and it worked beautifully!! Thank you so much for such wonderful information!!

@dammfabulus 10 ай бұрын

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

@nancyinthegarden3160 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jenniferhenriquez928 5 жыл бұрын

You’ve literally changed my life. Thank you!

@susanneschmidtcruz7156 5 жыл бұрын

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

@cathypressey4332 3 жыл бұрын

This was valuable info. Thanks for sharing 👍.

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

@jennifervieyra3796 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Soo_Blessed 4 жыл бұрын

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 🌿

@MartRam16 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Mart Ramirez me neither

@eveh6897 8 жыл бұрын

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

@PT-MX5RF 2 жыл бұрын

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!! ;)

@margaretrangel7110 4 жыл бұрын

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

@julietsuperstarable 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rosemariekury9186 5 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that's brilliant greetings from New Zealand

@margaretdavis379 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dr.lisastinson8967 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@karenp7601 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, absolutely brilliant and easy. Thank you so much. Blessings from a Chilean woman who lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 🇨🇱🇨🇦💜🥂

@Iseeangels1 5 жыл бұрын

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

@judithmaryhill4862 5 жыл бұрын

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) ❤😊❤

@Vintagecharm57 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JewelMIller56 4 жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely genius! Thank you for showing us that method of planting!

@carolhorn6331 7 жыл бұрын

Did this today and the results are amazing. Such a great idea!!

@lenacowart7348 5 жыл бұрын

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@MyElsa1965 5 жыл бұрын

Great Carol ☺️

@justjames5935 4 жыл бұрын

If you want it to live longer get perrineals

@cashopa 5 жыл бұрын

March 2019 and I'm ready to try this. I'm so through with buying and spreading mulch, then still having weeds. Now I will have a few containers and be done! From Texas.

@lillyc.1194 4 жыл бұрын

Lol amen! I even plant a few edibles and they love the one on one attention👍😉

@jacquelinerogers6492 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian. What you have done with the plant pots is just amazing, what a brilliant idea. Wish I'd known this years ago but thanks to you I shall pot my plants 'your way' from now on. Thank you for sharing. Btw I've just subscribed to your channel😊🇬🇧

@musicandbooklover-p2o 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@borleyboo5613 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! How fabulous. I shall be planting all my containers like this in future. Thank you.

@melanielopiccolo5495 5 жыл бұрын

This is life changing lol!!! Absolutely brilliant 🤗

@rubyisabel7634 4 жыл бұрын

Genius idea! I always end up with the center plant an absolute mess from the compost. I can’t wait to try this. I wish I had known a few weeks ago this when I made all my fuchsia baskets! 🌸

@janicebradford9780 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, those are beautiful without a whole lot of effort because you showed us the correct way. Thanks.

@oneitalia2312 5 жыл бұрын

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

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@evelynthomas9560 5 жыл бұрын

I crown you- Master Planter! Never seen that done before thank you!

@magdalenapuentes3334 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Brilliant! I learned more in this short video than I have in hundreds of others I’ve watched from other KZfaq channels!

@dianefontaine8918 3 жыл бұрын

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

@HKSaimuimui 5 жыл бұрын

I know so many reviews already are said good ideas, yet’ I still have to say’ it’s really a good idea. Thanks Ian.

@feralfan786 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!! U just saved me many headaches!! Thank You!

@Josizzlez 3 ай бұрын

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

@tomaaron6187 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@cowboycody9467 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant...absolutely brilliant. Thank you!!! 'liked and subscribed'

@Ladyjojo695 5 жыл бұрын

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

@wandahorner4865 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sharonwatson4085 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MichElle-sd6gj 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian 🇬🇧 from 🇨🇦.

@katgillang 5 жыл бұрын

It's always the BEST ideas that make us all think "Why didn't I think of that!?" :) Great idea. Thank you.

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@bethheerten1132 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. I have 5 large pots to fill for my back deck. Will certainly try your method. It looks so simple. I have high hopes my pots turn out well. Thank you!