Thank you for sharing! I’ve used this trick for years! Instead of plastic bottles, which I don’t use, I fill the planter base with the empty plastic containers of the individual annuals I purchase for each planter. The goal Is the same just a different “filler”
I used small branches and sticks that dropped off our maple and oak trees during recent storms. Adding the potting soil on top working out great for our dwarf container apple tree
I use soil from my largest pot with soil from last year at the bottom of containers I add peat moss and worm castings to the old soil. Then I use the new container soil on the top half of the container.
Hi, I have done this for a couple of years, but I am wondering why you used the newspaper layer? I have found that the plant roots will grow down through the cracks between the bottles with soil (I use aluminum cans and pieces of Styrofoam with a dryer sheet or coffee filter over the holes and yes, like you, I believe more holes are better than two) and wouldn't they not go through the newspaper? Thanks.
I’ve just tried using sticks and small bits and pieces from the garden and compost in the bottom, it’s kind of mini-permaculture. I’ll see if it works?!
Hi Gary, am guessing this idea of part filling in containers to use less compost is restricted to smaller plants and NOT for plants like clematis etc? Ideas please. TIA
Great question, and yes sizing of both plants and containers are something to think about. Larger shrubs, vines, etc need plenty of soil to keep them healthy and rooted. Where as large containers can hold lots of smaller plants, but really don't need root capacity of 2 feet deep of soil. I sell some very large pots at my greenhouse for customers to plant in. One particular size is 4 feet across and about 3 feet deep. One customer bought the pot just for her herbs. It was the "perfect height". But herbs really don't need 3 feet of soil to grow in, so she and her husband filled the pot almost 2/3 full with "filler" to take up the space. Now were she to plant small shrubs, bush or vines in it I would suggest using full compsted soil in the whole pot.
@@SuccessfulGardens1 I was thinking you could just add a shallow saucer on top of the newspaper to collect some water. and you could fill a bottle or 2 with water or rocks. great video!
put a coffee filter over the drain holes to prevent any soil from leaking out... if worried pot might be turned over just fill some water bottles with water ... cover plastic filler with an old bath rug or piece of carpet which will help hold moisture as well as the soil. set pot you are removing the current flowets in into the new planter and fill around with your soil then just set new flower mass into the displaced spot... easy
I cover the draining holes and bottom of the pots with stones. It works very well at filling part of the pot, drainage and adding weight. Also works well with breaking apart the old soil and reusing next year
Water will go through the paper, I will go down the sides. There won't be a problem. If you feel that there might be a problem, you don't have to use paper and just allow the potting soil sift down between the edges of the bottles, cans, or whatever filler you might use.
Yes, I often turn the pot(s) the plant(s) came in upside down as filler. If you're planting something edible and want to stay away from plastic, use soda cans.
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Thank you for the hanging basket and plastics hack!!! Genius👍🏽👍🏽
Glad I could share.
I never though you could use plastics thank you for showing.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing! I’ve used this trick for years! Instead of plastic bottles, which I don’t use, I fill the planter base with the empty plastic containers of the individual annuals I purchase for each planter. The goal
Is the same just a different “filler”
I used small branches and sticks that dropped off our maple and oak trees during recent storms.
Adding the potting soil on top working out great for our dwarf container apple tree
Great way to use the sticks from your trees!
Awesome tips about using the plastic bottles!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Oh my goodness!! LOVE this idea!
Me too!! Thanks for watching!
Hi Gary, just came across this video. Verrry informative never thoight of using plastic to make up for compost! Thanks for the idea.
Glad it was helpful!
I use mulched grass and leaves every year. It breaks down and feeds the plants.
I use soil from my largest pot with soil from last year at the bottom of containers I add peat moss and worm castings to the old soil. Then I use the new container soil on the top half of the container.
Thanks for sharing your idea....what a great re-use of old soil!
You don't need new soil every year.
I used to do that but one year I had some soil that was infested the old soil was not good and it ruined my plants
Gonna try! You never know till you try!
Good luck! and Thanks for watching!
Thats what i came on to find out what to do.Thank you😊
You’re welcome 😊
Fabulous ideas 💡
Thanks for sharing 💞
Watching from Eastern North Carolina ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Great tips thank you❤
Thanks for watching!
Hi, I have done this for a couple of years, but I am wondering why you used the newspaper layer? I have found that the plant roots will grow down through the cracks between the bottles with soil (I use aluminum cans and pieces of Styrofoam with a dryer sheet or coffee filter over the holes and yes, like you, I believe more holes are better than two) and wouldn't they not go through the newspaper? Thanks.
Will definitely try this .thanks for shareing
Most welcome 😊Thanks for watching!
Wow! Thank you great idea .
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I’ve just tried using sticks and small bits and pieces from the garden and compost in the bottom, it’s kind of mini-permaculture. I’ll see if it works?!
Can u use soda tin cans instead of plastic bottles!
Yes you can, no pun intended. Crushed or whole.
Hi Gary, am guessing this idea of part filling in containers to use less compost is restricted to smaller plants and NOT for plants like clematis etc? Ideas please. TIA
Great question, and yes sizing of both plants and containers are something to think about. Larger shrubs, vines, etc need plenty of soil to keep them healthy and rooted. Where as large containers can hold lots of smaller plants, but really don't need root capacity of 2 feet deep of soil. I sell some very large pots at my greenhouse for customers to plant in. One particular size is 4 feet across and about 3 feet deep. One customer bought the pot just for her herbs. It was the "perfect height". But herbs really don't need 3 feet of soil to grow in, so she and her husband filled the pot almost 2/3 full with "filler" to take up the space. Now were she to plant small shrubs, bush or vines in it I would suggest using full compsted soil in the whole pot.
How do you water the plant? It seems the plants roots will not be deep enough to draw up the water from under the plastic bottles.
Great question. But this is for pots that you would top water rather than wicking water from the bottom.
@@SuccessfulGardens1 I was thinking you could just add a shallow saucer on top of the newspaper to collect some water. and you could fill a bottle or 2 with water or rocks. great video!
put a coffee filter over the drain holes to prevent any soil from leaking out... if worried pot might be turned over just fill some water bottles with water ... cover plastic filler with an old bath rug or piece of carpet which will help hold moisture as well as the soil. set pot you are removing the current flowets in into the new planter and fill around with your soil then just set new flower mass into the displaced spot... easy
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I cover the draining holes and bottom of the pots with stones.
It works very well at filling part of the pot, drainage and adding weight. Also works well with breaking apart the old soil and reusing next year
Where did you purchase where did you purchase that potting soil?
I got the Fertilome potting soil from my local garden center. I am in Wyoming, but it is sold across the US.
Don't those paper go moldy like black mold?
Great question. The paper will break down, but it is not the "black" mold that is toxic. Its a good mold, benificial to soils.
Going to give a try thank you
Good Luck!
You are right I lost 12 pots last summer like that
Oh my Goodness. Hopefully this year will be better! Good Luck!
Great idea! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
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Thanks for watching.
Can I take 4 separate 10 inch pots and break them up and repot in larger one, to get instant color
Great way to build instant color!
Many sites tell the same.
How will the water go down through the paper ? It is not a good idea
Paper is porous and eventually it will decompose.No problem.
Water will go through the paper, I will go down the sides. There won't be a problem. If you feel that there might be a problem, you don't have to use paper and just allow the potting soil sift down between the edges of the bottles, cans, or whatever filler you might use.
Actually, you could have used the plant pot to fill in the larger pot.
Great suggestion. There are definetly many options to use to stuff your pots with.
Yes, I often turn the pot(s) the plant(s) came in upside down as filler. If you're planting something edible and want to stay away from plastic, use soda cans.
You also could have made this pot into a self watering pot. So easy and less watering
Idea is good but wants to know plastic good to use in plants' pots?
Good question , but there should be no ill effects from using plastic inside of a plastic pot.
@@SuccessfulGardens1 thanks
I was wondering the same thing 🤔
Can you have some water in the water bottles for xtra weight?
@lindabro1955 That is an excellent suggestion. Especially if you have high winds with the possibility of tip over.
I use some polystyrene.
Great filler.
I use garden debris.
Always a good filler. Thanks for watching
Can you use aluminum cans?
Yes you can. I didn't have any at the time, but a great filler. Thanks for the question.
Instead of putting empty plastic bottles, add weight by filling the bottles with water and capping them.
Great idea
I don’t think it’s good to use plastic bottles,, I don’t think plants like it to have roots in plastic🤷♀️
Recipe for failure.
Thanks for watching!
please explain but be nice!