If you enjoyed this video, please “Like” and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😊TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 Why Container Gardening Is Different 1:20 Step #1: Weeding 2:32 Step #2: Refreshing 4:08 Step #3: Fertilizing 7:27 Step #4: Composting & Mulching 11:15 Step #5: Watering 15:41 Adventures With Dale
@shekharmoona544
Жыл бұрын
How do you know if your citrus tree is getting rootbound to the pot?
@christineedwards4865
Жыл бұрын
@@shekharmoona544 You would have to lift it out of the pot and take a look at the rootball.
@donaldduck830
Жыл бұрын
a) Use your own compost. I did not count how many full loads of compost I got from my heap, but I am still using some today to repot some herbs and flowers. b) Overfertilizing containers is worse than too little, cause it is easy to salt the earth and then your plant will die. Tomato plants show when they got too much food by curling their leaves, other plants are more difficult and we should be very careful with fertilizer. Please warn your viewers! c) Mulch: I mowed my lawn yesterday. Used the grass cuttings as mulch on my vegetables in my gardenbeds. Any high-carbon mulch like you use needs extra nitrogen fertilizer underneath. Again, please warn your viewers. Therefore I am sorry, but no thumbsup today from me.
@samarahamilton2629
Жыл бұрын
@@shekharmoona544 dt
@MissWoggy
Жыл бұрын
Hi, this video was very helpful as I have been looking for help with my container garden, especially a fig tree. So to confirm I understand correctly, you also add the compost and mulch every two weeks? If so what do you do with the old? Thanks!
@stevetrivago
Жыл бұрын
You and James Prigioni are my go to experts… First garden in several years and this time I’m doing research… A lot of it…. I had to narrow it down to a few channels since there’s so many opinions as well as methods . I’m gonna give it my all. Thanks brother..
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I think James would agree with me when I say neither of us are experts. At least I certainly am not. I just love doing this and experiment a lot. It’s fun and fulfilling to me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel! You don’t need to be an expert to garden. It’s all in the love.
@dianehanrahan2083
Жыл бұрын
Same 2 gardeners I follow!
@JoeBlack14
Жыл бұрын
Might want to add Gardener Scott & Next Level Gardening, since they are the only master gardeners I have found. Also, Epic Gardening has some of the best all around content and is the most popular channel for gardening. Last channel I would suggest is Build A Soil, for his amazing knowledge about living soil and indoor growing. I used to watch James, but got bored at his lack of diverse content and this guy I recently subbed to, but is a little more click baity.
@meganmaher-qb7ge
Жыл бұрын
LOVE James!!!!
@contestwill1556
Жыл бұрын
I always get a little scared when James does that jumping what's up thing
@theeyesehaveit
Жыл бұрын
I’ve grown container vegetables x 2 Seasons now and have watched many KZitem “gardeners” for information during that time. This year, I found you here….and let me say you are the best. You are a good presenter: well organized, stay on track, get to the point quickly and give relevant information.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm an engineer, so I'm allergic to chaos 😆 I'm glad you're enjoying the videos, and I really appreciate knowing they're helping you.
@johnd5805
Жыл бұрын
agree
@flutterby.222
Жыл бұрын
Here, here! You're one of the only garden channels, not in my area, that I watch regularly. Growing food in the hot AZ desert is very different than other climates so I try to ignore any advice unless it's specific to my area, but you're the exception. I always learn a lot from your videos even though you have a lot more natural moisture to work with than I do. Thanks!
@t-bone6467
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener yes clear, thorough content presented in a professional delivery. Makes a huge difference.
@orkids5551
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. ❤❤❤ it. These steps I need to start all my seedlings in containers as idh in ground areas. You solved all my dilemmas. Can’t wait to start. Hi fr CA. Thank you so much. More blessings to you.
@kelliewonch6055
Жыл бұрын
You have easily become my favorite garden KZitem channel. I appreciate how straight to the point you are!
@danielroach1241
Жыл бұрын
I live in Durham, NC. I have followed your gardening instructions to the letter. I have done each and everything you said I should do. The result is a garden of such magnificence that I am humbled. My figs and tomatoes are beautiful and loaded with fruit. Everything is. I am honestly grateful. You do a great job and I am a far better gardener because of you. I want to shake your hand and say thank you. Thank you!
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that! I try hard to provide detail, but without being too wordy. Gardens are kind of like children. The more love you invest into them, the more you usually get back. It's work, but the reward is incredible.
@diannevaldez8670
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, what a polite young boy Dale is!! Those crazy eyes when his dad says "ok" is funny!!
@hr6393
Жыл бұрын
Just love how easily and no nonsense he explains everything. The content here is extremely relevant, no fluff. Really appreciate it. 👍
@shukriyaibrahim9500
6 ай бұрын
I am just starting my gardening journey and was blessed to have found your channel. Now I am obsessed with your videos. I take copious notes from every single video. Sleep is a part of history because of the obsession of watching your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you for truly teaching us actual step by step process. God bless you 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
@roscoe9988
Жыл бұрын
Question: how often do you add the 20-20-20 soluble fertilizer/ fish emulsion ? And as soon as I see flowers starting I should switch to 10-30-20 / fish emulsion to promote more flower and fruiting for tomato and pepper plants. Thanks
@allysonfromatl
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I didn't understand how often do you fertilize each way? Both every two weeks?
@wanderlust332
Жыл бұрын
Wondering the same.
@annmacbaker
Жыл бұрын
I was a little confused. It seemed like he was saying to do both the granular and water soluble fertilizers every two weeks?
@JanineSobala
5 ай бұрын
That’s what I got- granular and water soluble every 2weeks. I usually do water soluble every 7-8 days and the granular was every month- guess I’ll try his way and see!
@debichats8634
Жыл бұрын
I always learn so much from you! Thank you for all your educational videos and common sense approach! I’m growing in bags and 2 GreenStalks. I started everything from seed for the first time ever! It got really cool here in central Virginia and everything was stunted……lettuce was only good for micro greens. Things are getting hard to find in the grocery stores so I am planting more beans, tomatoes and other veggies because it’s worrying me that canned items (which I generally hate) aren’t available. I’m learning more from you than the “old time gardeners” and I appreciate all your knowledge! I’m close to 74 years old…..GULP! I’ve never had a successful garden but NOW it’s important to have one!!! I’m growing in 2 GreenStalks and a bunch of bags and praying for plenty to save and store for later. My daughter has NO CLUE about what is going on in the world, and she has 3 kids. So I’m trying to grow enough to feed them too and it’s quite a challenge at my age. Any tips or trips will help me. The recent cool weather in central Virginia stunted all my plants…..didn’t get anything but micro greens from the lettuce. I tore it all out along with the spinach and others. I refuse to give up! Your videos give me hope and that’s what I think we all need now! Thank you…..most sincerely from an old lady in Virginia! I wish I had you as a neighbor! Please keep teaching us! I find your older videos that help me also! God bless you and your family!! ❤
@smas3256
Жыл бұрын
Here in zone 6b It's 90. Had many downpours in the spring washed beets and carrot seeds away. DIY row covers using pvc pipes and an anchor for our garden. Was 10 degrees cooler in there and we used cover on our staked bell pepper in a bucket and had bells into November. We used potato chip clips to keep it closed. Food gone up since the toilet paper pandemic. I've lost 7 people that I know of after shots and then boosters. Trust God and our immune system. Pray for the weather we need in our area.
@debichats8634
Жыл бұрын
@@smas3256 God Bless and help us all! He will help us! I have no doubt about it! I’m old and new at gardening and trying my best, but I know God can help us all! It was almost 90 here yesterday and only 65 here today. My plants don’t know what to do! ❤️
@teresabrockett7525
Жыл бұрын
I learn so much more watching your videos than anyone else. Thank you, sincerely!
@SistaChic
Жыл бұрын
Great video! The one thing I like about container gardening is that sometimes we don't have a choice. I am presently living in an apartment with a lovely sunny balcony. Either I don't garden at all (gasp!) or I use containers. It's really amazing how much produce comes from my 6-foot by 4-foot balcony. I use pots but also placed planters vertically to use every single inch of space available to me.
@TheRealHonestInquiry
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a sponsor but you might like the Urban Worm Bag.
@lisazappolo9989
Жыл бұрын
I used to balcony garden. It is amazing what can be grown in that small area. My neighbors were always amazed.
@ZenBerryz
Жыл бұрын
the one take away I got is I'm way under fertilizing my plants. I'm heading out tomorrow to give em the good stuff. thanks for the tips this is just the video I needed🌱🤠
@ritaholcombe9905
Жыл бұрын
Me too. I was afraid I'd burn the roots with too much fertilizer. But my plants are struggling. They'll be happy to get the extra boost!
@kfowler193
Жыл бұрын
We are older 70+ and have gone to all containers and raised beds on the black fabric like yours under the containers. Here praying for no weeding....at least in the veggie gardens. Thanks for your vids!
@gardeningwithkay
Жыл бұрын
I always struggle with my containers. This video has been so helpful. I just need to fertilise more often..
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful! Containers are all about resource management. They require more fertilizing, watering and attention, but they seem way less pest prone. I never get the pests in containers I get in my earth beds.
@daranall4949
Жыл бұрын
You can tell you do so much research and prep well to do these talks. Thank you for taking the time to create videos on understanding fertilizing and caring for container gardening.
@deborahc.9869
8 ай бұрын
I'm a new subscriber. I just found your channel today and wish I had found it a lot sooner. Great video and information on this subject. Thank you for your hard work that you do.
@deecooper1567
Жыл бұрын
Your fig trees have large healthy trunks 😮 That just amazing to me!! Have a great day. 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
It's a labor of love. I just love figs. It's the Italian heritage in me, I think. My blood is part fig jam.
@deecooper1567
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener ROFL 🤣 🤣🤣🤣
@Frandalicious66
Жыл бұрын
I would love for you to do a fig tree/bush transplant. I’m in Waxhaw NC and these figs have been here since 1955. They have sprawled and I’d love to keep them organized and together.
@catladynj
4 ай бұрын
Your channel has helped me soooooo much. Thank you for all your hard work to make these videos.😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
@darla123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Hopefully, I will move later this year, and my Figs can live in the ground! My hubby loves figs, and I now have a Celeste, Brown Turkey, Chicago Hardy, Olympian, and a Black mission. That should keep him in figs, lol. I appreciate your videos, as you stick to what we need to know, and teach us step by step, without any fluff. I watch a lot of gardening channels, and those that take 30 minutes to tell me what they could have in 15 minutes soon fall off my list, as I don't want to waste my time. Keep up the good work!
@co1taine
9 ай бұрын
I am finding your channel extremely helpful thank you!
@coastalrob9836
Жыл бұрын
As always, thank you for the great info! A big plus to container growing (as a fellow hurricane area grower in the Wilmington area), is the ability to take at least some of the containers into a shed, garage, etc to save them from the high winds. Same concept applies to early or late frosts/freezes.
@JM.TheComposer
Жыл бұрын
I'm potting my Beit Alpha cucumbers in grow bags literally tomorrow. Thank you, this video is gold!
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JoeBlack14
Жыл бұрын
One thing about setting up drip on containers is that some suck up more water and some suck up less. So the heavy drinkers will either dry up too fast or the slow drinkers will eventually be over watered. I guess you can just close the slow drinkers or hang it outside the pot. Still something that probably should be mentioned for n00bs. I would also suggest to people to add a couple handfuls of worm castings with the fertilizer, to help break down the fertilizer and add microbial life.
@janehernon
Жыл бұрын
🌹🌹BRAVO! I just found you as my "FAVORITE GARDENING TEACHER"!🌹🌹😊
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm glad the video was helpful.
@gardengrrlWendy
8 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your content on container gardening. My neighbor's redwood tree roots have invaded all my raised beds (my yard is tiny), so the only way I'm going to get anything to grow is to switch to containers. You provide the BEST content on KZitem. Thank you!
@PeteCorp
Жыл бұрын
Do a video on using an electric toothbrush to pollinate the tomato flowers. Also do a comparison of adding Great White mycorhizal powder to one tomato vs no Great White to see which yields more tomatoes.
@chachadodds5860
Жыл бұрын
This has been extremely helpful. I moved to a completely different climate a couple years ago, and found despite my plans, that I had to switch to container gardening. Now, I understand why I haven't had much success... I've been starving my plants! I've been treating them like my previous in-ground gardens, without realizing that the same principles do not apply. Especially the reduced microbial activity. Yikes! Thank you so much, for producing this video and making sense of container gardening. It's too late to salvage things like my blueberry harvest for this year, but next year should be much more abundant. I'm so glad I found your channel.
@monicarolnickelson3492
11 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever watched a gardening video I didn’t appreciate, but it isn’t a good day without sessions with Tuck and Dale!
@TheMillennialGardener
11 ай бұрын
Dale and I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@christophergetchell6490
Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to lie, I love the garden advice and all, but I always look forward to Adventures with Dale! My dog always gets a "pup cup" after she takes her bath!
@valoriegriego5212
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, MG! I love how you explain why we should use each additive to our container plants.👍 Cute Dale with his pup cup!😃
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t want anyone doing anything unless they can fully explain why. The “why” means more than the “how.” Dale enjoyed that pup cup. His eyes rolled into the back of his head 😂
@tonygraziani5641
Жыл бұрын
Do you reapply the liquid fertilizer at the same time as the organic, if not what’s the frequency?
@tommycoates1978
2 ай бұрын
Add leaf mold and earthworms for added nutrients.
@sealskin5221
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so exact, succinct and professional. I learn so much when I come here.
@John-qq1px
Жыл бұрын
I use the water from my de-humidifier (about 10 gal. a week) to water my 10 vegetable containers.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Yikes. That's essentially distilled water. The plants can't be very happy if that's all you're giving them. Imagine if someone only fed you water. It won't end well. Please, feed them. They'll pay you back.
@mompofelski4191
Жыл бұрын
sooooo appreciate this. I had planted violets under my blueberries and they turned yellow. I added iron and it wasn't enough. I never did the obvious math about sharing the nutrients. I never thought about rain washing the nutrients out. Duhhhhh!! So today - the violets are getting relocated and these guys are getting fertilizer and bone meal. I feel your video was a Godsend - as I have been so mourning my blueberry plants. Thank you.
@JanineSobala
5 ай бұрын
I just watched videos on growing blueberries in containers- is your soil acidic enough for them?
@nildaotero2933
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing the 5 steps. I will be retiring this year and I m looking forward to spending more time in my garden. Dale sure loves his ice cream.
@rastamole
Жыл бұрын
tomatoes are starting to ripen here in Las Vegas!!! Got some 4th of July variety and my favorite Black Cherry tomatoes starting to ripen. YUM!!!
@bethnia9053
Жыл бұрын
Love Dale's face!!
@teenagardner3623
Жыл бұрын
Great informative video. I didn't think about different mulch for different planting, ground vs. containers, makes sense. I can't lift a 5 gallon bucket repeatedly to liquid fertilize. I use my gallon milk/water jugs, mix several, put on my garden cart, and go around the garden. Thanks again for many different perspectives on growing food. 👍
@rafika816
Жыл бұрын
That's a great solution!
@mojo6385
Жыл бұрын
I saw your drip irrigation in this video and it has me excited that I get to go install mine today. I bought it with your drip depot link and it arrived yesterday. The little time I had yesterday to get started left me impressed with the quality. Thanks for the recomendation.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
They're stuff is *really* nice. The first drip items I bought was from a big box store, and my second attempt at it I pieced together online. Since switching to DripDepot, it's like night and day. Everything is so much nicer. It's real quality! Thank you for purchasing through the link.
@Figs4Life
Жыл бұрын
I thought that it was beneficial to have companion plans to combat bad nematodes and other diseases, and I also thought that having cover crop would be also beneficial to keep the live organisms under the soil thriving and to keep the soil moist longer and cooler. I haven't experiment with this yet but this is what I read lately. So far I only add a thin layer a mulch and keep feeding it with organic fertilizers and sometimes feed it from the leaf too. My potted trees are 8 years old in 40 gallon pots and so far I have great success. I'm not sure I'm going to change my method...
@MaureenTrainor
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your channel. Your information has helped my garden more than I could ever express. Thank you!!
@teresathomley3703
Жыл бұрын
Dale looks like a really sweet dog. I bet he loved that dessert. Thanks for the video.👍
@mickeymcdoogle119
Жыл бұрын
I am loving these videos because it is keeping me informed and also using these tips in my garden too. Thank you very much!!
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re finding them helpful! Thank you for watching!
@rachaelk8358
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for always giving clear advice. Looks like Dale enjoyed the pup cup 😊
@matttk421
Жыл бұрын
Love your content MG!! Thank you!! ❤
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@brianwinninger4709
8 ай бұрын
I'm sure you already know this but your containers would have a lot more microbiology if you cut out the synthetic fertilizer. I know it's hard to pull away from the instant boost but you would get similar results with a compost tea.
@vickeypierce293
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your advice!!! Finally someone from North Carolina...even if I'm zone 7b Love Dale too!! I used the bone meal and liquid seaweed (my garden is not fenced it so I did not want to attract every cat in the county) boy did my plants jump!! I grow all my vegetables in the Amazon grow pots...love them!!! Should I use blossom fertilizer on squash zucchini and tomato plants??
@AnteaterRae
Жыл бұрын
"So many I'm tripping over them." lol😅 I feel that in my bones.... I might not have a container garden, but soon I'll have to start making beds in the front yard as I want to grow every plant!
@azander1958
Жыл бұрын
Thanks this is really helpful Since I'm both direct plant and container gardener But my container once doesn't get much success so very much thanks for the video man
@sylvia10101
Жыл бұрын
Thank you MG! You always have the best information to help gardeners! 👍Dale is always the cutest too😊
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that! It makes me happy to know these videos are helpful. Agree 100% on Dale 😊
@DavidShaffer-u2u
Жыл бұрын
Do the same container techniques apply to citrus trees in containers?
@wendytrotter4148
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ilove learning more about gardening it's in my blood. I love it.
@mariap.894
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I greatly appreciate this video very much Anthony🙏🦋. Dale goes into the "zone" when is treat time😂😂😂😂😂🐕💜
@stevenmccrickard1401
Жыл бұрын
New Sub, thanks for the content. I found your video interesting informative and entertaining, and I look forward to watching more from your channel.
@simmiedavissimmiesings8185
Жыл бұрын
I learned a lot. This is my 1st season container gardening beyond tomatoes. So glad to see Im not far off what you recommend. You just gained a new subbie. ❤❤❤😂🎉
@KebunHumaira
Жыл бұрын
Saya suka dengan kanal ini karena disamping ada terjemahan ke bahasa indonesia semua pembahasan disetiap video dapat saya mengerti penjelasannya 🤗
@jaysreetad9980
3 ай бұрын
U and James my fav gardeners
@verdellie8612
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your informative videos! The packaging of the slow release fertilizers I use state that I only should fertilize twice per season (spring and mid-summer), so won’t I overfeed my containers? Is it possible that the roots get “burned” by the fertilizers? Thanks in advance!
@williamslater-vf5ym
Жыл бұрын
Slow release fertilizer shouldn't ever burn plants, when used as directed. You could even use more if you wanted. Thats been my experience anyway.
@ivahihopeful
Жыл бұрын
Probably 2/3rds of my garden is containers- 18 gallon totes, well over 100 of them. My soil is sort of a hybrid, though, with clay soil mixed with compost and potting soil. I’ve got to get out there and heavily mulch some overlooked areas that are drying out too quickly. Thanks for all the info! Terrific, as always.
@darbieluce146
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! My garden is getting a turbo boost this weekend!😊
@janicejurgensen2122
7 ай бұрын
I agree!! U and Prigioni have reminded and taught me a lot!
@smas3256
Жыл бұрын
In buckets. For a bountiful harvest I'll look forward to Thanks. Zone 6b. I had no idea the need for all that fertilizer. Granulated fertilizers, compost, water soluble fertilizer and or liquid fertilizer 2 times a month and after a downpour. Mulch. Weed the bucket and surrounding area up close to the bucket on the ground It's where I'll start. 🐕🦺Who knew? I bet Dale knew. 🐕🦺 ❤❤❤♥♥
@doraw7766
Жыл бұрын
Your knowledge is so appreciated by me. You have picked up such great and logical practices in gardening. The water soluble fertilizer makes perfect sense for container gardening that I implement in 75% of my garden. Plus when plants start flowering and fruiting to switch to higher P and K. Thank you. Mice destroyed my peak cherry tomato harvest of 2-4 dozen per DAY. I bought netting but it deflated the glory of that harvest high. But... never give up. hahaha
@sherlyveeraragavan7700
Жыл бұрын
Just came across your video. Amazing info. Point to point. Very helpful. Wish I live in NC.
@rodneysamradli5287
Жыл бұрын
If you plant vegetables in containers, can your next video be about that? Thank you .. I know you mentioned it in this video, but watching it is a little different!
@mackwalker4564
8 ай бұрын
Your videos are very clear to understand. Is it ok to have peat or coir in the container or is the compost by itself enough for the potting mix. Thanks for all your info.
@myurbangarden7695
Жыл бұрын
Thanx. Will give this a try
@mexico53ify
11 ай бұрын
WOW!!! Great information, well structured and effectively presented. Thank you!!!
@TheMillennialGardener
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@kaisawheel6286
Жыл бұрын
Keep it up, man! Awesome job.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@donnalynnhorniacek4785
Жыл бұрын
I really like the no nonsense style of your content You make It interesting and very informative. Thank you for talking the time to share your knowledge
@michellee.8075
Жыл бұрын
My ground has a lot of rocks and hard to dig. SO what i did in mine is create a bigger hole at the bottom of the pot so that the roots can make its way to the ground. Im not planting to move the plant so it worked for me. Had a flowering plant in a small pot for years and thriving because the roots made its way to the ground, same goes for my potted cherry and pluot ( plum and apricot ) tree.
@rolande6342
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a lot of fertilizing. I’m new to gardening and didn’t realize I’m starving my plants. Barely got any harvest last year, no wonder.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I know it seems like a lot, but if you want to grow what's basically a 5-year old mature tree in a little pot, you have to feed it. these trunks are getting pretty thick, and if you don't keep them fed, they won't do well. The nice thing about fertilizing is it does give back. By giving them more, they give you more, so it's a good investment.
@LitzAraojo
Жыл бұрын
It' s been a while since i subscribed to your channel, and so far i have learned a lot that i can use in my garden. Thanks a lot! Sending support from Philippines!
@indiefan23
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for tagging the sections! Now I can navigate without searching around. I mentioned it recently so don't know if it was cuz of me but it makes your videos so much easier to consume.
@smashleybreaks
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and found out I live in the same area. Small world!
@SpottPhoto
Жыл бұрын
A video on pros & cons of different container types would be helpful. I avoid the solid straight wall type in favor of smart pots & air pots. Knowing more about the impact of sun heating up soil in containers would also be helpful.
@TheRealHonestInquiry
Жыл бұрын
The best idea I've seen for that would be from Dan at Plant Abundance... he uses a bulk roll of burlap to cover anything plastic to prevent UV light turning it into dust. A MUST if you're using those 5-gallons from Home Depot as used in this video. Also being a lighter brown and breathable it will reflect a lot of heat as well keeping the root zone more comfortable. IMO find free pallets in your area, buy coated decking screws and an impact driver and start making your own large pots out of a free resource. Wood breathes already but if you want air pruning you can cut out sections and cover with wire mesh to dry-prune the roots.
@jeaninecelayeta3370
Жыл бұрын
Covering your black pots with burlap can keep them from heating up too much and extend their lifespan.
@LovingDeantheGodMachine333
Жыл бұрын
@@jeaninecelayeta3370 from your experience burlap keeps the roots comfortable? Any other tips I can use for my dark pots? I thought about some sorta natural/nontoxic paint maybe on the outside to reflect light better to keep roots comfortable think that would be okay to try??
@TheHouseboat1
Жыл бұрын
Great information. I had to go to container gardening because of my pest pressure. I have implemented your recommendations and I am having the best garden in 5 years! Thank you!
@marvinbrock960
Жыл бұрын
You are spending my 💰! Thanks for all that great information
@tricia12984
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for always giving so much info. I had no idea they needed that much fertilizer that often! I ALWAY learn so much when I watch your videos. ❤
@keishathekeeshond
4 ай бұрын
Great info ! I wonder what to do about the mulch I have applied? How do I fertilize the plants once they're mulched with straw ? Cheers
@michellecolledge2355
5 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I get so excited when I get a notification of another video. Where's Dale? He's so cute.
@TheMillennialGardener
15 күн бұрын
Dale is at the end of every video. In the summer, he's not outside as much since it's too hot for him for more than a few minutes.
@michaelfoort2592
5 ай бұрын
Although I find your intros have a lightweight feel, once you get going you do a very good job. It's appreciated
@lamt99
Жыл бұрын
I am also surprised your container garden soil does not shrink or breakdown, especially over winter. I now use Gary’s Top Pot soil, it doesn’t shrink and breakdown over time.
@Gardeningchristine
Жыл бұрын
Have you considered pulling the plastic up and growing in ground where you have been fertilizing for years? I plant squash in ground between my large containers because I know some fertilizer leaks out and I might as well feed them instead of weeds.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
No. I grow these plants in containers, because I don't want the problems associated with growing in-ground. I don't want them rooting in the soil. I want them isolated, contained and flexible. While there are advantages to growing in-ground, it's crazy how much more pest pressure I have growing in-ground. My container garden is virtually pest-free. So many of my problems come from insects crawling around on the soil. When you grow in these soilless mediums, so many pests and diseases go away.
@sofiamiliaressis5403
Жыл бұрын
l have my containers resting on ground, and many of the roots travel through drainage holes and end up setting root underneath the pots. I’m considering applying weed mat to prevent this from happening. It’s such a good idea. Thanks
@Gardeningchristine
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener makes sense. I have a variety of growing situations, in ground, 18 gallon tubs, 18 inch beds, 30 inch beds. I’ve never grown figs, but things grow differently in different situations. Go with what works! Glad you found such good pest suppression!
@bmatlo8432
Жыл бұрын
Excellent information!
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@urkiddingme6254
Жыл бұрын
You're very good at explaining things. In a previous video you planted a bare root seedling directly into some organic fertilizer. You didn't mix the fertilizer into the soil; you just poured some in the bottom of the hole and plopped the roots right on top of it. I thought "yikes" won't the roots burn even in slow release fertilizer? Now I think I understand.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
Organic granulated fertilizers cannot be used by plants in their granular form. They need to be eaten by worms, fungi and bacteria in the soil. Then, what those things excrete out is the NPK. The nutrients are slowly broken down, so there is no burn. You’d have to use a ton of granules to cause burning. Once I had a bag break on my lawn and I couldn’t pick it back up. That caused a burn spot, because probably 2 cups remained behind in a small footprint. But a tablespoon cannot burn. If you planted those roots on MiracleGro crystals, that would burn, because those are water soluble fertilizers are used immediately. They’re true fertilizers in their raw form.
@urkiddingme6254
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener Yeah. Someone was clearing their house and gave me a big box of those blue crystals. I know they can burn, so have not used them much on plants, but I'm experimenting on a pile or two of my wood chips to see if it helps them break down more quickly into useable mulch. I should do a controlled experiment with two exact same size piles, one with MG solution, one without, but if I were that organized I'd probably have my own youtube following 🤣 (I have many chip piles, long story involving wildfire)
@amyjo987
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheMillennialGardener
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@sr9253
Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! I have a lot of containers in my yard in Long Beach, CA.
@jasonm887
Жыл бұрын
I pour out my containers on a tarp and add my fertilizer and such every season.
@inthehouse9062
Жыл бұрын
Compost Tea or Worm cast tea might be a better option for water soluable nutrients. Better than commercial fertilizers
@pennypiper5857
Жыл бұрын
Thanks great information.
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@flutterby.222
Жыл бұрын
OMG THANK YOU!!! I didn't expect to learn anything new from this video but you cleared up a lot of questions I've had that either weren't mentioned or weren't really explained in the hundreds of other videos I've watched! I seen several videos where they mention removing the old mulch layer from potted plants but never explained WHY I would do such a thing! I've also allowed a few weeds to live with my container plants (I even allowed some clover to completely blanket my star fruit tree), I figured it wouldn't hurt anything, I can just water it more if needed... 😬 Also, you fertilize every 2 weeks??? I thought it was more like every 2-3 months! I have been adding some liquid synthetic (because of your efforts to un-demonize it) and fish fertilizer every 1-2 weeks, I had no idea how much liquid I should give each plant though. I'm thankful to have these very clear instructions! Question, do you root prune & re-pot your fig trees every year? It just seems like so much work...😓
@TheMillennialGardener
Жыл бұрын
I’m very glad the video was helpful. It’s really important to understand why we are doing something before we do something. I do not root prune annually. It is more of an every 3rd year or so for me, but if the trees are doing great, I may go a touch longer.
@flutterby.222
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mofomoco
Жыл бұрын
In Phoenix AZ I use only cedar mulch. I will have to look for cypress blend for my figs.
@VlPz9
6 ай бұрын
when fertilizing every 2 weeks you'd add the water soluble mixture to the plants? or every time you water the plants you add the soluble too?
@anyat8115
Жыл бұрын
Great info on how to fertilize container plants!
@brianwinninger4709
8 ай бұрын
If you do not have time to feed every week you should try a compost tea on the week off it's less time consuming and super beneficial.
@jackieallgayer9362
Жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for this video from SOMEONE. Thank you!! Question we still have: is it fruitless (pun intended) to create “living” soil in a container? Do I need worm castings, compost tea, leaf mold, mycorrhizae fungi? Are these useless expenses/resources? Most importantly, how do we maintain potted soil from being hydrophobic?
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