Well...I'm a 70-yr-old guy and just today I wondered if maxi-pads could be used in my planters, particularly the coco fiber ones. Here in central Florida (9b), the pots dry out aggravatingly quickly. I ran to KZitem and I'm glad to see that the pad idea has been used.(I'm not embarrassed, but will be discreet....😊). I've previously used discarded bath towels, wash cloths, and even blankets. They work fine, though bulky, but the carpenter ants like them, too, so I see that the disposable napkins can be more practical. Thanks for boldly showing us (guys) this advantageous tip!
@binkb7926
3 жыл бұрын
I put one of those cheap clear plastic saucers in the bottom. Works great
@melissazoeller6675
2 жыл бұрын
I use a cheap plastic pot saucer, it’s about 1.5 inches deep so it has a bit of a water reservoir, it doesn’t allow soil to escape, it’s reusable and comes in various sizes. I paid 1.25 for 6 small ones at Dollar Tree.
@VelvetCrone
Жыл бұрын
i use the terra cotta saucers too. That way I don't have to compromise my organic strawberries or tomatoes, and whatever. but seriousy... what are guys bothered by sanitary napkins? maybe we should stop feeding that old chesnut and let it die.
@Vintagecharm57
3 жыл бұрын
I use one of my dog's pee pads in the bottom of my coconut liner - same concept as the sanitary pad I suppose, only bigger. You can get a pack of 10 (I think) at the dollar store. Seems to work great!
@lindajordan5481
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea! I have many on hand. Thanks!
@komorebi3055
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent? Thanks, I'm going to do that tomorrow! Australia
@maryoleary2037
2 жыл бұрын
Or use a disposable diaper.
@beverlywood8141
2 жыл бұрын
WELL! Me shall try this... I really like the cheap part and with extra water storage!
@priceandpride
Жыл бұрын
please no period pads in your plants!
@randomactivitiesco.5848
3 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! I found a flower gardener that lives where the weather is similar to me!!! Thank you! We can do flowers in the cold!!
@dakotahstr
2 жыл бұрын
Last year I line my terra cotta pots with an old towel. It worked amazing. Just cut it to fit. I lined the whole pot then added soil. Try it , it worked well going to do this to my fibre planters this year.
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
So interesting. Seems everyone has a way to make them work. The comments on this video are a wealth of solutions and ideas. Thanks for letting everyone know what works for you. Happy gardening.
@evansflockfamily2001
4 жыл бұрын
great idea, pro tip for others, my hubby puts them in his work boots when its hot so his feet don't stink. He likes the thicker ones,, extra padding : P
@dianecarlson3426
2 жыл бұрын
I always line my baskets with a plastic bag inside of the fiber liner. I then cut holes in the plastic to let some of the water escape. It works great!!
@JoAnnBlondin
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know Diane. Thanks for watching and enjoy your garden 😊
@gypsyjudy3521
2 жыл бұрын
I lined my basket with a plastic bag with drainage holes in it last spring and put a petunia in it. It lasted through the Georgia heat and then lasted through the winter with 20 degree temps. Its still alive after our recent month-long drought. I guess the plastic kept it warm in the winter and moist enough during the summer. That's one tough petunia and one hardworking bag!
@leannacarson-hansen7041
3 ай бұрын
I used the sanitary pads last summer after watching your video and it worked very well at retaining water!
@JoAnnBlondin
3 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@babs2126
3 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I needed because I’m dealing with all the issues you mentioned and I kept wondering how can I make these better so this was fantastic
@JoAnnBlondin
3 ай бұрын
Lots of comments here with tips. I tested the "line with plastic" and it works in addition to the tips I suggested. Happy gardening.
@christinejohns-kt5hc
3 ай бұрын
My mom used to do that, now I see the sense in it. Thanks to you and my mom 😍
@MinhNguyen-mo5fp
3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas, I know some one also used baby diaper too, for keeping the soil moisture longer . Thank you so much 😊
@AFMArts
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I saw you clip months ago and loved it. This works. Thanks again.
@randyman8984
3 жыл бұрын
Last year was the first time I used the coco fibre, My boss went through a divorce and threw away 2 beautiful metal hanging planters like in your video, so I went dumpster diving lol. Was so aggravated how they always dried out though. I am in gerogia and it gets hot!! What I did was use a Walmart shopping bag and cut them to fit and that did the trick for me. Also another tip is you can try a product called soil moist. Its small polymer pieces but when wet it turns to gel and holds water. It reads on bag "cut your watering by 50%" I got me a bag and gonna try it too. Thanks for the video !!
@JoAnnBlondin
3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it works. People have commented diapers work too.
@tinasteer2507
2 жыл бұрын
I live where it can get very hot. We have a product called Wettasoil which you mix with the soil. It is exactly the same product they put in nappies but dehydrated and just like nappies it holds moisture. We line the basket with plastic about 1/3 of the way up. Be careful not to drown the plant so you may need to put a small hole in the plastic if necessary. This is especially a good method if your plants are hung where it is windy.
@MrDennis1152
3 жыл бұрын
oh cool on the napkin, my mom taught me something like that but we use dipers
@brooklyn6870
3 жыл бұрын
dennis woschnigg I think I'll use one of my grandson's diaper and cut it in half. Thanks Dennis !
@thundercat6709
4 жыл бұрын
I tried this in all my dollar store hanging baskets. Works great!
@gardeninggrandma5247
2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! I just started using this type of a basket and I put a coffee filter at the bottom to try to hold in the soil. Your method does double-duty, as it holds moisture too.
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
You got it Gardening Grandma. Double duty is right. Lots of other ideas in the comments too. Happy gardening.
@cathybenish9871
3 ай бұрын
Great idea on saving the old liner
@brandonbee6709
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pad idea! A couple years ago we discovered EZ Swap Fabric Liners that hold water much better than those coco liners....i'm going to add a pad to them this year!!
@sandy-rr1by
4 жыл бұрын
GENIUS IDEA!!! i have hay rack window boxes plus a dozen baskets. hate the cost of the new coir liners and how much watering needed. i am reinspired!!! thank you
@beatalatanska3376
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. This is my first season using these, so I need all the help I can get. More importantly, your garden is BEAUTIFUL! Just gorgeous!!!
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Beata thanks so much for the kind comment on the garden. Hope the pots work for you. Happy gardening.
@Crusty_Camper
3 жыл бұрын
Your idea number 3 really made me laugh. But if it works, don't knock it ! Great ideas come from many directions. All the best from this gardener on the England/ Scotland border.
@loricrawford8426
4 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful. I'm just about to plant a staghorn fern in a coco fibre lined pot and really had no idea how to go about it!
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lori. I went looked up what a staghorn fern is. That is a stunning plant. Happy gardening.
@imo1751
2 жыл бұрын
Another tip, used when I lived in Australia. Use cat litter sold in plastic bags, the litter absorb and store the water, which is a similar principle to the pads.
@Sunjoy1
2 жыл бұрын
So clever...I have used diaper or depends content (unused of course) for years to keep the soil moist... putting the napkin in the bottom is genius! I'm in Florida 9b zone so it gets hot!
@topcat700
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea. I have been putting plastic in the bottom of mine. Definitely trying this. Thanks a bunch!
@brendanadeau3625
2 ай бұрын
I use old teeshirts and that works great too...
@Spawkat
5 жыл бұрын
I just cant wait for next spring to use the panty liner! So awesome! Thank you 😊
@Maria-jn4iw
3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel today and I’m so hooked! I can’t wait to get my garden going.
@rosewoy1708
5 ай бұрын
I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY! Great video!
@sherrycatanese4312
4 жыл бұрын
The napkin tip is genius! Thank you!!
@DixieGirl9876
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips! It's hard to find the right size here so I'm always piecing them together, I also use burlap sacks inside the old ones when I cannot find any new ones, as well as adding a couple pieces to the bottom of new ones to help hold in moisture. I add some peat into my soil as well.
@markgilder9990
2 жыл бұрын
PlumbMat, 5 Litre Super Absorbent Mat
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Get idea. I save all my old liners and do repairs too. Happy gardening.
@poohbear101
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea on the sanitary pads, they make perfect sense! Thanks
@NurseJustine
8 ай бұрын
This is genius. I can't wait to give it a try this year!!
@pamwarner8295
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. They'll help, as I'm having problems with watering my coco lined basket. Water, and soil rushes out when I water the basket. Making a muddy, wet mess. Leaving my basket still dry, and thirsty. I'm going to give this a try!
@JoAnnBlondin
4 ай бұрын
Glad to help! Suggest you also line in plastic. Tried it last year with great success. Happy gardening.
@Mityob67
4 жыл бұрын
Nice accent Jo-Ann, could listen to you talk all day. Great garden tips.
@shawnsg
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have had these tips when I tried to use coconut fiber baskets. I live in the southern US and middle of the summer they would be bone dry the afternoon. I couldn't keep enough moisture in them. Lol and don't apologize about the pads. We shouldn't be bothered by the idea of periods. It feels a bit like we are shaming women when we act embarrassed or uncomfortable even at just the thought of a woman having one.
@acerone10
5 жыл бұрын
Hello from NE Ohio USA. Thank you. Finally a tip that works. I have been watering this pot twice a day for years. I have tried different plants thinking that is the problem. Next year we start fresh. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
@JoAnnBlondin
5 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps. I water mine well every 2 to 3 days so it really makes a difference.
@greywarrior8212
3 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT idea for the pad!! 👏👏🌸😎
@sabbiaalam9230
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tip of the sanitary napkin.... Although I once came across a video on utube that showed to use sponge...an that works just as gud too.. Your garden is beautiful 😍.
@Abbybabby29
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the sanitary napkin idea!!! I’m in zone 9 b and can’t stand these because they dry out so fast! Thank you so much I’ll be using these
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Debbie. Hope they work for you. Lots of other ideas in the comments too. Happy gardening.
@Abbybabby29
Жыл бұрын
@@JoAnnBlondin I had made that comment 10 months ago and the they worked so if you haven’t tried it for this upcoming summer planting it’s a great idea
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie. Glad they worked. And yes I tried them...I created the video :). I'm on my 4th year using them. And apologies for taking 10 months to reply. Have fun in your garden Debbie.
@charismamagallanes7561
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tip! Finally a video that seems useful. I can't wait to try this out.
@shelly5596
4 жыл бұрын
One of my daughters had used disposable diapers when her son was in them and it took up a lot of space in her hanging baskets. Gardners can buy the water absorbent beads and not buy expensive diapers or sanitary napkins. Some of us don't have such items around the house. I don't recall the exact name of the absorbent beads but they can be located with a quick google search. I'd recommend using vinegar or peroxide to clean the old pot liners to try and avoid spreading plant diseases, funguses, molds, rust, black spot and such. kinda like cleaning your garden tools for the same reasons. What brand of slow release fertilizer do you like for your baskets?
@charismamagallanes7561
4 жыл бұрын
I think they are called Crystal Bead or Water beads.
@dannac_8888
3 жыл бұрын
The Dollar store is a good place to go for diapers and napkins. They're not very expensive and you get plenty to store for years to come. Those beads are usually too much effort to find and they are messier.
@tinasteer2507
2 жыл бұрын
Wettasoil is what I use. They are dry white beads that you mix in the soil.
@user-hz7kv6js6l
4 жыл бұрын
You can also use cut up old sponges they work really good too!
@randyman8984
3 жыл бұрын
@Payton Eric Nobody cares
@brooklyn6870
3 жыл бұрын
D Hi, another great idea using cut up old sponges, I have a few, must try.
@practicalphilosophy9031
3 жыл бұрын
the material in baby diapers is fantastic - after soaking it in water and it becomes full, open and take out the material mixing it with soil - the plants will absorb the water only as they need it. There s a video on line as well; material is safe enough for infants.. etc.. thank you for your info.
@SK-jq8um
2 жыл бұрын
Keeping them at the bottom is key as they let the roots draw it up. Mixing those or the polymer crystals into the soil tends to cause rootrot as they stay too wet around the plants.
@ruthbentley2090
4 ай бұрын
Brilliant tips Jo-Ann…. Thanks so much!
@JoAnnBlondin
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@judyingram-kh1vm
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us. I have used diapers. But the pads have sticky on it, thank you so much.❤
@juliehinkel608
4 жыл бұрын
Disposable diapers also work wonders. Hold tons of water and that can save you on a very very hot day.
@missygilly9917
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tip! Long ago, I’d purchased something similar from Lee Valley, but your tip is awesome! TFS.
@mdeer124u
2 жыл бұрын
oh that is so great about the pad... mine the water runs straight through, so I will actually be wanting to use this... (love use the old lines too..) thanks a bunch
@eileentarrant9220
4 жыл бұрын
Wow how clever is that ? My fist time this year and I was amazed how the water poured through 🌧 will try this tip next Year
@marilynmcdonald6899
3 жыл бұрын
Those pads have all sorts of uses. My sister and i used them wrapped around disposable cups when there were no ceramics available, to protect our fingers from the heat of the coffee. We were in fits of laughter while my brother-in-law rolled his eyes!
@teresawallace8263
5 жыл бұрын
You can also use diapers, and Songes. Thanks for the video!!:)
@JoAnnBlondin
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking diapers could work too. I do like adhesive back part of this solution. What is a Songes?
@rubyoro0
5 жыл бұрын
Jo-Ann Blondin She meant sponges.
@karynparkinson369
4 жыл бұрын
teresa Wallace ,, I’ve used diapers as well!!
@jackieb7883
4 жыл бұрын
What a great idear.l am going to try this with my tomatos in my hanging basket.Many thanks
@deborahbender5333
4 жыл бұрын
What an awesome idea. Thank you so much for sharing that.
@user-kn3ev9qs8v
2 жыл бұрын
Using a pad is genius! Thank you so much for sharing this tip.
@ShyDog827
4 жыл бұрын
I have many hanging baskets, window boxes , and potted plants in various materials . The window boxes held their moisture the best and my plants thrived in them as well. I want to use this same material in a pot to go inside my hanging basket and disguised with a coco liner or sphagnum moss. The window boxes I speak of are a lightweight , thick resin material that holds in the moisture for my oxalis, wandering jew, and Swedish ivy perfectly.
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Albert. Hope the plan works and all your plants are happy.
@miriamcapellan7628
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to revamp my coco fibre window boxes today, using these tips! It's so hard to keep them happy plus to be honest I often forget about them. Maxi pads at the ready...
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Miriam. So happy you found some tips to help your plants do better in these cocofibre pots. Maxi pads at the ready! And feeling envious your at the stage of preparing pots while we still have snow. Have fun in the garden, Jo
@BA-ef4pr
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I also use last years coco liners to top dress the pots. It has greatly helped to keep the top inches of soil moist. I have trouble leaking water from coco liners too. Am thinking to get some large bowls from dollar tree to insert liners into or buy old jeans at thrift store to cut and make inserts with.
@JoAnnBlondin
2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how that works out. So many ideas in the comments here.
@conniedetevis2119
2 жыл бұрын
BA I would think that the large bowls from Dollar Tree or anywhere would make your basket heavy unless it’s made of plastic. I’ve used the tan colored plastic sheets on a roll that is cut the length the customer wants that are at Lowe’s in the garden section when purchasing the cocoa plant liners. I’ve used it and it works.
@BA-ef4pr
2 жыл бұрын
@@conniedetevis2119 I went with cut up disposable puppy potty training pads and they work great.
@cynthiahachey5816
Жыл бұрын
I have used baby diapers in a similar in all my pots, but I actually take out the moisture retention materials out of the diaper and mix it into my potting soil.
@donz5995
2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant idea. 😁 I now know what to do with my excess pads 😉.
@RC-yb5dp
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful baskets, all of them, the hanging ones and the ones on the floor.
@IPadu
7 ай бұрын
WOOOW I am amazed about the pad tip!! thank you!
@JoAnnBlondin
7 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! It works!
@lilylangman5620
2 жыл бұрын
Where in Texas and that is a great great idea gonna try the 12 hour one next time I fill a basket but you’re right very hard to find these crazy Coco cores and if you do they’re 18 to 20 bucks now crazy thank you for the tip.
@kimvaughn92
4 жыл бұрын
I literally just filled my first two and decided to see what was on YT about theses baskets. I think I will double up on the liners and add a pad in between the two. I found my baskets from Aldi an the coco liners don't seem to have the substance yours do. I will try these tips, thanks!
@JoAnnBlondin
4 жыл бұрын
Kim I often add old cocofiber from other baskets. And yes, some that you can buy are very poor quality and you almost need to double them up. Happy gardening.
@elvagadd1883
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip! Thank you so much😊🤗
@JoAnnBlondin
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I not sure I would do food with them but flowers seem like a perfect combination.
@dailydivinityoraclereading9080
3 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! I tried putting a plastic liner but the water just flows over and out. I live in an apartment and my new neighbor doesn't want my over flow on her patio...
@lsanderfield
3 жыл бұрын
I use a cut up garbage bag poke a few holes and only go half way up the liner
@suethomas6877
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve also done this with the panty liners. I’ve also had success with baby nappies (dippers) and/or puppy training pads in my baskets and planters. The puppy pads help with retaining water and reducing the wind drying out the soil in my handing baskets xxx
@JoAnnBlondin
4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas.
@elsiemontgomery5866
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try the sanitary napkin idea. Makes good sense.
@iamdolluvr
4 жыл бұрын
some really good ideas. I'll let you know how it works. Now if you have any hint to keep squirrels from digging up- my plants, I may have to nominate you for sainthood.
@andreaclark9179
4 жыл бұрын
Tip #3 is Brilliant!! Thank you!
@trixiegirlism
3 ай бұрын
I line the coco liner with a plastic shopping bag and punch holes in the bottom. That way the heat and wind doesn't dry out from the sides as well.
@jhansi1402
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how this works.. Heard people suggesting baby nappies as well... However my curiosity is, these have tech is to hold all the moisture but not ooze out.. So how does the soil over it suck the water back from these underneath and keep moist. 🤔.. I do think it works to stop the water run away def though...
@vivianhudacek1556
3 жыл бұрын
What a great idea re: the sanitary pads!
@MsAlison74
3 жыл бұрын
I only have the one hanging basket to put together. I was actually looking how to size my coco liner and found this video instead and im definitely going to try the pad. also I dont know if Ontario has Menards but they have cut to size coco liners.
@JoAnnBlondin
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Happy gardening.
@amyjones2490
4 жыл бұрын
I line my coconut coir with plastic bags. This year im putti g the drainage hole up an inch or so to retain water better
@griseldamoony7086
4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I do. I cut up the bags the soil came in for that purpose
@imabina7425
4 жыл бұрын
Griselda Moony does that not cause mold/mildew?
@hellonheels9217
4 жыл бұрын
I love those yellow flowered bushes. Wish they would stay bloomed all season :(
@saminairfan45
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips and now I know what to do with extra pads I have
@JoAnnBlondin
5 жыл бұрын
Haha....strange tip but it does make a difference as coco-fiber lined pots are hard to keep from drying out.
@HS-mt6ox
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tips! I will go to my local Dollar Tree store to see if they sell maxi pads with wings.
@brooklyn6870
3 жыл бұрын
H S4 Hey what I great idea, go to the Dollar Tree store and get one for $1.00, thank you !
@SStoll-dz1cp
3 жыл бұрын
The pad is a great idea, I also seen someone use baby diapers. The silicon inside retains the water! Who knew!?
@phillipcarter8045
Жыл бұрын
I felt a bit embarrassed standing in the queue when buying sanitary napkins in the store
@JoAnnBlondin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Philip. I hear baby diapers, puppy pee pads and incontinence pads work too - choose your embarrassing moment 😳 🤣 My hubby wouldn't get those sanitary napkins for me either. And for the record, most women also feel embarrassed buying them too. 😃 🙂
@user-gh8sl7iu3y
5 ай бұрын
An old cotton tee shirt or wash cloth in the bottom helps retain moisture too.
@sandybay5718
Жыл бұрын
I like your tips! I lay a plastic lid in the bottom of my basket. I hope it holds in some water.
@berthlubny5634
2 жыл бұрын
I use a plastic bag, tearing a 2 " hole at the bottom of the basket. I've been doing this for years. Works great!
@berthlubny5634
2 жыл бұрын
To clarify tear a hole in the plastic bag not the coco fiber.
@ramonameischner9861
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you so much for that tip
@OkikaHawaii
5 ай бұрын
I do the same thing. My kids diapers that never got used. I don’t use them in my vegetable garden but on my flowers I do.
@joyj85
2 жыл бұрын
I have also heard that using the inside of extra diapers laying around Love it!
@rusticanrefined
5 жыл бұрын
I am going to try the maxi pad idea, that's genius!
@bridgetulrich1711
3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to try these tips this year!
@SledDog5678
Жыл бұрын
The watderabsorbkng granules inside diapers, pee-pads & sanitary pads is a granule that you can purchase. Miracle-gro sells it in a canniayet and floral display places (& amazon) sell a larger pellet used for floral vase displays. (I used the product in vases at a wedding. You soak it overnight and they swell up clear; it looks like clear ice cubes. I had a five gallon bucket after the event of discarded productI mixed it in my plant soil as I repotted my plants a few weeks later. I rehydrted the night before. They shrink back tiny if left exposed to air. Point is.....amazing stuff and in the end is much cheaper than pads, diapers, etc. Thesegranules used with a coffee liner👍. The Miracle-gto product is called Water Storing Crystals (I haven't used this brand.)
@sherryhudson9075
4 жыл бұрын
I have heard of people using disposable diapers in the bottom of the Basket for water retention
@annalevenson7234
9 ай бұрын
Love your idea. Going to use it. I just don’t want to wash away soil.
@shawnecac1646
4 жыл бұрын
Great Canadian Creativity !!
@suzied.8301
4 жыл бұрын
OMG GENUIS...The PAD lol
@BellSmartHome-vp2iv
Жыл бұрын
Great tips
@winner1122ful
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent guidance!
@marylenhastings6533
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips!
@julieg673
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Northern Ireland, my baskets are planted and hanging in my polytunnel maturing, today I noticed white spurs growing out of the liners. What do I do?
@phylippfrazierii3570
3 жыл бұрын
These tips are GREAT! Thanks
@ruthhayles4979
2 жыл бұрын
Try baby diapers/adult diaper from dollar stores. South Florida heat dries out and destroys these inserts
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