The Best Vertical Garden YET! (GreenStalk Review)

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Vertical gardening is a great way to grow in a small space and GreenStalk vertical planters are ideal for gardening on a deck or patio. Gardener Scott has grown successfully in the original GreenStalk tower and now highlights the advantages of growing in the new GreenStalk Leaf vertical planter. (Video #285)
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@gregwright6281 3 года назад

Scott is the Jeff Bridges of gardening!

@sabl6381 2 года назад

LOL, I thought so too.

@ohno248 Год назад

The dude gardens.

@shana4604 5 месяцев назад

At first I thought it WAS him 😂

@lrigdrenlrigdren2147 3 года назад

I've been noticing these planters in other people's channels, but you're the first person to say what they are, who makes them, where to get them, what are some of the cool features (like interchangeability of parts). I really like your channel, sir, for having such clearly organized and useful information!

@simplifygardening 3 года назад

They look a great planter for people with very little space. ideal for patio or balcony gardening Scott. Great video

@gregwanee2689 3 года назад

I have 2 of the old towers and one of the new. I’ve mixed sizes and have lots of strawberries growing. I’ve been able to use the runners to fill out the tower. I’ve planted bush beans on the top 2 levels and they should start producing soon. Im thinking about getting another tower for herbs only, and that will open up a raised bed for more vegis

@derekcox6531 3 года назад

It’s great to see an update on the planter mr Scott! I’ve been curious about them and have wondered if they were just a “fad” that RU-vid influencers were being paid to flog, instead of an actual “great invention”. I really appreciate your honest review of this product. It helps a lot! Ty. 👍

@kennynickell9883 Год назад

Scott, the only problem I see with your new vertical grower is it's center of gravity..I could see it wobble some as you taped..I really believe a really strong gust of wind could topple ending up with a complete mess..

@GardenerScott Год назад

The curved design and weight of lower sections make it stable. Mine have stood up to 75mph gusts with no problem.

@mountaingran9623 3 года назад

I have two of the original Greenstalks and one of the new leaf Greenstalk. I planted my strawberries in the new one. One of my originals has 6 layers of bush beans and the top layer of Tiny Tim tomatoes. Love my Greenstalks! I’m glad they came up with the spinner. I have one Greenstalk in my greenhouse that sits on a turntable my husband made.

@highlandscommunityclub1160 2 года назад

Hi Scott, I just ordered the Leaf Green Stalk today. I’m so excited!! I can’t wait to start!! Watched your videos first and took advantage of your discount code. Thank you! I’m in Z 9B so going to start with some lettuce and kale as soon as it comes.

@EntinludeX 3 года назад

Much obliged, gardener Scott. And I think this might be precisely what I need to manage my sprawling herb garden.

@sangkim1035 3 года назад

The parts are interchangeable. I went hybrid, bottom for 10" original and I can stack up 5 leaf units on top.

@elenamazzullo3399 3 года назад

I'm afraid that the new version will be less stable in the wind ...:))

@HillCountryCodger 3 года назад

For anyone that has this setup, how likely is it that it will get blown over? Looks pretty top heavy.

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

The original held up to 85mph gusts. I have taken one of the leaf tiers and put it on my original stack just to lower the profile.

@tanyasbudgetandchaoticlife3116 3 года назад

I have the 7 tier one and it seems fine in the wind I live in Oklahoma

@MatthewC117 3 года назад

I live in Oklahoma as well. Had a storm with 50-60mph winds coming right at the planter with nothing blocking it. It did just fine. I was a bit worried about it falling over myself. Feel much better about it now.

@lrigdrenlrigdren2147 3 года назад

great question! I am heartened to see these Oklahoma folks say it is stable!

@charlie5204 3 года назад

I would like to buy it, but it's not available here. So need to wait until it's sold here as well. Enjoy it!

@dsbennett 2 года назад

I guess I need to get at least one of these for our garden. Thanks for your careful instruction and for not having music to drown out your voice.

@sarahlokey7534 3 года назад

I've watched other videos on stackable containers but didn't think I needed it. After watching this video, I can see the benefits. Thanks for making this video.

@JOI2CoCo963 3 года назад

Yes AWESOMENESS! This is what we want for next year for strawberries. Love it too. 🙏💚🙏

@oohglenn 3 года назад

I thought the same thing. Just planted mine in the ground though.

@FishOnIsMyHandle 3 года назад

Thanks Scott, I just ordered my second one.....loving the first one

@frankbelt633 7 месяцев назад

This is my first year using a stackable. I am starting with the Dollar Tree Stackable but; assuming everything works out, I plan to get a GreenStalk for my Birthday come this July. Thanks for all the helpful information.

@dwaynewladyka577 3 года назад

Quite impressive, for sure. It's pretty neat for smaller spaces. Cheers, Scott!

@theresaanndiaz3179 3 года назад

I got the original one this year and I love it. I have my eggplants and peppers in it. I am going to get a leaf next year.

@GardenJensJourney 3 года назад

Thanks for the informative video!! I've been thinking about getting a system like that.

@patticriss2238 Год назад

Thank you Scott. I’ve been trying to decide if it’s time for me to Give it a try. My huge garden on 3 acres is getting harder. And Oklahoma is HOT. Haha. Thanks for all the time and attention to detail that you give to us.

@isabelladavis1363 2 года назад

love the fact that THESE ARE INTERCHANGEABLE! thank you for explaining this I see it in my future,stay blessed!

@LittleGardenSK 3 года назад

Great video. I hope I can get one of these in Canada!

@Rainman97x 3 года назад

I look for the greenstalk in the background of gardening videos. It seems to always show up.

@keetetteturner3147 2 года назад

I bought a 7 tier high leaf planter and a three original, on a black Friday sale. It will give me two 5 tier planters. I also got a spinner for each and two plant supports. I'm so excited to get it. Now I just have to wait for spring.

@markpnw8745 3 года назад

Looks good my need to try it. Thanks for the video.

@susanasalter6056 2 года назад

You make Math look so easy

@carolynblack1060 3 года назад

Thank you again for such good info. Blessings

@anchorageprepper9008 3 года назад

That looks like some great improvements. 👍👍

@intuitivegardens9035 3 года назад

This is a very interesting technique! Great video! 👏

@maggiemanzke7926 3 года назад

I love these greenstalk systems. Just got mine and can't wait to get started!

@mistyriennett5902 2 года назад

Thank you for the information. I just received my green stalk and can't wait to start my salad garden.

@NMW80 Год назад

I can’t wait to purchase some of them. They look amazing. I don’t have much space so they are perfect 👍

@NashvilleMonkey1000 3 года назад

It would be interesting to see how much water the plants use compared to how much water evaporates from it. As the mineral content of the soil washes out from the top into the lower ones, we would have to rotate them to even it out again, so would it come as a set like the "towers of hanoi" puzzle?

@subliteral1380 Год назад

I thought of the mineral/nutrient issue as well. It's also not clear how to ensure that the trays at the bottom get as much water as the top levels.

@sherylwhited7380 3 года назад

Really like mine - I have one original and one leaf. Bush beans, herbs, and greens of all kinds are my favorite plants to grow in the original. Just got the leaf last month so I’m growing herbs & flowers in it right now. Oh - the plant supports REALLY make a difference when growing beans!

@terrantula7733 3 года назад

Scott how is it in your climate? Are you having any trouble with wind or hail damage? What about the sun? I am in Colorado Springs to and fear the sun will destroy the plastic.

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

I've had the original for a couple years now and I don't see any change in the plastic after it being outside all year. Hail and wind have no effect on it. They do make a cover for it and I'm thinking of getting it just for a little extra protection, but so far all is good.

@georgiadabinett6312 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Have been waiting for something better like this. Used the discount code and excited for its arrival.

@eyeonart6865 2 года назад

Not much space across. Buy filter for hose so your not giving plants clorine

@CAMDEC1217 2 года назад

Thanks Scott for this awesome video. Not many out there that discuss anything further than unboxing and first planting. Do you have a preference for what you plant where? Taller vs smaller plants? And do you use patio or dwarf plants for it? I have Kale in the greenhouse that grew over 3 feet tall. Can't imagine that would not shade or crowd other plants. Thanks in advance for your info!! And how did your strawberries over winter? I will be planting some this spring. Still waiting for my Greenstock's arrival!!

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

I prefer salad greens and herbs but I'm experimenting now with strawberries and they're doing fine. I will be trying bigger plants this year. I visited the GreenStalk company and they are growing just about everything in the towers.

@darby5987 2 года назад

One issue I saw in your video concerning the 7 tier Leaf system is it appears to be unstable. When you lightly touched the top tier it rocked back and forth quite a bit. It was fully loaded with soil so it was as stable as it was going to get. Add a full water tank up top and stability further degrades. There's also the issue of more moving parts. The 5-tier Original only has 4 intersections between the tiers. The 7-tier Leaf has 6 intersections. Each intersection is a non-rigid weak point that can bend - a source of instability. True, it's only a few inches taller than the Original but tall and skinny plus more intersections makes it a lot easier for it to bend, rock over-center and topple. That could happen in a stiff breeze or while moving it on the rollers and catching a pebble under a wheel. GreenStalk makes a good base product but they may have taken it a step too far with 7-tiers.

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

It rocks slightly because of the spinner base. It held up to 90 mph winds I had with no problem.

@wallaceloper637 3 года назад

Well, my strawberries love their home. just saying

@kenlam447 2 года назад

Scott, thank you so much for demonstrating how this works.

@violetofthevalley 3 года назад

This is my first year using one of the greenstalk systems. I bought one over the winter because you recommended it. And, honestly, I’m not that impressed with it. For some reason the drainage system has never worked properly for me even once I got it aligned, the top reservoir keeps getting jammed up and not draining properly into the top-tier. And I’m finding that my plants just look sketchy and sad. Maybe I picked the wrong things to put in it but I picked plants based on what greenstalk suggested. My lettuce looks pretty awful, my sunflowers look pretty awful, my pansies are really not happy in there. I will say that the bush bean seeds they sent me look great and so far seem happy. But I’m not impressed with how the other things are doing and I think I am following their instructions for how to take care of the system. Also as a relatively short person, I would definitely not recommend the tallest version of the original greenstalk. It’s just too tall for me to really deal with the watering easily or get into the top level well.

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

It could be the soil you're using. The potting soil helps determine drainage and the addition or lack of fertilizer will affect the plants.

@violetofthevalley 3 года назад

@@GardenerScott it’s possible I got bad potting soil, but I got a standard bagged brand that’s mostly peat moss. It seems like it’s working fine in the other containers and pots I’m growing in on my back porch.

@naturegirl2873 2 года назад

@@violetofthevalley I'm curious....do you mean you grew lettuce and sunflowers at the same time?

@violetofthevalley 2 года назад

@@naturegirl2873 At the same time in separate tiers of the greenstalk, yes. I grew the same batch of lettuce seedlings in my raised beds and they did fine. As a side thing I now suspect that Scott may have been right and I may have been having some trouble with the potting soil, but that doesn't really address the issues I had with the water drainage. I'm gonna try to plant in it again next year and we'll see if it's any less comically bad.

@naturegirl2873 2 года назад

@@violetofthevalley Thanks. I've been thinking about buying one. I'm just doing my research. 😊

@SuperPussyFinger Год назад

How does this compare with the Garden Tower, a system with a central compost column?

@GardenerScott Год назад

The GreenStalk has a central distribution core that delivers water to reservoirs at each level, so the soil moisture is more even throughout the tower. Garden Tower relies on water from the top to reach all the way to the bottom through the soil, so some levels can be saturated while others are dry. The idea of a central compost chamber for vermicomposting sounds good but most vermicomposting worms, like red wrigglers, don't burrow deep so it limits options to using specialized nightcrawlers. I suspect the worms will migrate to the areas with the best moisture levels and not evenly eat the central compost.

@mdubs6295 3 года назад

You're always great. Thanks again and again and again.

@mckowals 3 года назад

This system seems very intriguing for all of the reasons you gave. Two questions for you regarding our front range climate in Colorado: 1) How often do you have to refill the top water basin and does it have a cover to control evaporation? And 2) How sturdy are these vertical systems in the wind? Thx and great video!

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

I usually fill the basin once a day, about the same as other containers I grow in. They do sell a weather protection cover. My original system help up fine to a 85mph gust last year and has no problem with the high, sustained winds we get. Thanks.

@carolrichardson2824 7 дней назад

I enjoy watching your channel. The quality of compost in bag seems to differ quite a bit. I was wondering if you could recommend a certain brand to buy. Maybe more than one brand as we do not have a lot of options in my small town.

@GardenerScott 6 дней назад

Thanks. I've used EkoCompost and Mountain Country compost.

@Babulal-Vaghani4 3 года назад

Could you please give Prices comparison?

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

They often have sales so it's best to check their website here: lddy.no/kdvq

@susannminall7456 Год назад

Thank you for all the great info.

@danielt6689 3 года назад

"You can grow tomatoes, eggplant, squashes, even melons… ", it may be 10 inches deep, but it's only 1.3 gallons per cell. It's great for strawberries, lettuce and other light feeders… but ever try growing an indeterminate, zucchini, or watermelon in a 1 gallon pot? You can do it, but you better be ready with a *whole lotta* fertilizer.

@annwood6812 3 года назад

Extemely cool!

@Inga464 Год назад

As always I do actually read the directions for everything I buy. I bought 2 Leaf Greenstalks through Epic Gardening RU-vid channel. Then I bought 2 Original from the manufacturer with a Mother’s Day Code. I did not buy their wheel system, although I did want a wheel system under all of them. I bought a metal base with more heavy duty wheels because I have had a miserable experience with plastic wheels in the past. The dirt I bought for all my tiers was from Sam’s Miracle grow moisture control potting mix which also has fertilizer. I used approximately 5 of the large bags. Then…what I do in ALL my pots before putting in the soil. I place moistened coffee filters over the base hole so the dirt can’t clog them. This is my first year with this system but I am so excited to see how it goes! I have put in all types of herbs, strawberries, seeds of beets , turnips,lettuce, radish,French beans, peas, lettuce, marigold plants etc. cant wait to see what happens!. I have had to collinade all four towers together with the brakes on because of weather extremes here in Southern Illinois this past few days.

@kathleenmurray6540 Год назад

I planted strawberries in my greenstalk leaf last year. I think you grow them in one too? My question is this year do I dig them up and replace the soil or can I amend what’s there for this season?

@GardenerScott Год назад

I grew strawberries in one two years ago and they did fine, but they didn't survive my winter. You can dig them out, add more soil, and put them back. Or side dress with compost and be ready to fertilize later. The soil level will drop as the organic matter decomposes, but it should be okay for a couple years without needing to add too much more.

@echandler673 10 месяцев назад

Great video as per usual Gardener Scott! with the new Lead system, would that smaller footprint be better suited for plants like strawberries?

@GardenerScott 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! The footprint stays the same but the pockets are smaller on the Leaf. They can be good for strawberries. From my experience and others, growing strawberries in the Green Stalk is best for zone 7 and above.

@ad8261 3 года назад

Has anyone tried placing mesh on the top reservoir? Mine gets clogged up with leaves or something.

@maydaygarden 3 года назад

Try tulle, a mesh fabric that would allow water flow but will block insects, leaves etc. You can find it anywhere fabric is sold. I use it all over my plants to protect them.

@ad8261 3 года назад

@@maydaygarden thank you 😊

@jovoorheescollinsmphbsnbch6245 2 года назад

Thanks for your comprehensive review.... I think I'm sold on buying some of these.... actually kinda curious if I could build my own...

@erinvalora5848 Год назад

I just bought the 4 bundle with your code and the site sale! I'm hoping they work well for my salads and herbs.

@innak4466 6 месяцев назад

I have a huge garden, multiple large and small containers and grow bags I can honestly say you need a grow stalk as well especially near your kitchen because I hate going across my yard for fresh herbs

@duncanmaina7491 8 месяцев назад

Your presentations are always Crystal clear. Very inspiring. I look forward to acquiring one greenstalk planter in future.

@jackieremis6533 Год назад

Just ordered a 3 Tier with spinner & wheels to give it a try. I used your code and it still works. THANKS

@richardosborne8570 2 года назад

This must be Jang’s dad (from ultimate rc) 😁 very soothing voice also.

@BergenholtzChannel 5 месяцев назад

Do any plants grow successfully in the pockets? They look so small.

@GardenerScott 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely. There is plenty of space for roots.

@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures 3 года назад

Great video

@jaysway2346 Год назад

Thanks Scott! Preparing to try gardening this year and your promo code still works.

@tranthiduyen615 3 года назад

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@caroleshaw8389 3 года назад

I just tried to buy one and the coupon failed, bought it anyway … hope greenstalk honors it later!

@desotopete Год назад

How well does the plastic hold up to sunlight over several years?

@GardenerScott Год назад

It holds up very well.

@happypappy 2 года назад

Thanks! I just ordered my 7 Tier Leaf Planter-I can’t wait!

@Winter_IsHere 2 года назад

I avoid vertical planting using plastic. You can do it with stones too, i guess.

@reneethomas5548 2 года назад

I just ordered my first today before I say your show. Now I am really excited.

@ChristinasHome 2 года назад

You can now get something similar at the dollar tree! Each tier has 6 cells, you have to buy them individually but they stack on each other just like this system! I only got 2 because I wasn’t sure how to use them, so excited for this video! Thanks for sharing!

@eyeonart6865 2 года назад

Dollar tree says non in stock at any of their stores.

@ChristinasHome 2 года назад

@@eyeonart6865 oh darn! I just got mine 2-3 weeks ago!

@nancyuren6456 Год назад

you have to have a heavy pvc pipe to attach into the ground! They are not heavy planters.

@eyeonart6865 2 года назад

Will buy when they make them out of resin so they will not bleach out in the sun.

@johnniewatts474 2 года назад

I just ordered the 5 tier of the 7 inch pots, thank you for the $10 off code! Look forward to using this. Thank you

@rosewood513 Год назад

I have 2 of the Garden Tower Project. I love it but it is very expensive even though I got it on sale. But unless you have used mine you really can't say yours is the best. Mine has 50 growing spaces :) Mine has a space down the middle for putting composting material so no fertilizer, you can even have worms living there. It also has a reservoir that will catch the runoff and you can pour it back over. Yours does not look very stable. It looks like it can topple over. I would check those out and see if it would be worth it. Nice video thanks for sharing.

@magrape7 Год назад

I have both. I can honestly tell you that the GreenStalks have some major advantages over the GT2. If I had extra money, I'd buy more GS before another GT2. Both are good systems.

@dianaszarek6995 9 месяцев назад

Yeah thata cery cool

@cassmakesstuff 2 года назад

I wonder if you could attach something like a windmill on one side, to automate the spinning 🤔

@marge4096 Год назад

How do you keep the wind from blowing it over?

@GardenerScott Год назад

I think the curved design and distribution of most of the weight down low helps. Mine have withstood wind gusts above 75mph with no problem.

@yvoennsche 3 года назад

eek, the shipping is almost 30 dollars though, that seems a lot

@georgiadabinett6312 3 года назад

My shipping was free. Maybe minimum order to qualify.

@maydaygarden 3 года назад

Shipping is free with $150 purchase. Easy to do at $99 for the 5-tier Leaf plus $40 for the wheel base plus $40 for the spinner. That's the way I would go for a concrete patio, but a bit unwieldy if rolling it over an uneven surface. The soil will also need an occasional boost with a liquid fertilizer like Fox Farm or Neptune's Harvest. A bit of an investment but worth it in returns of food yield for a small space.

@yvoennsche 3 года назад

@@maydaygarden Thanks for that tip. I don't really have a small garden, I was thinking along the lines of easy access from door, but I think I prefer to grow in my raised garden beds. I was wondering about the water reservoir and mosquitos and rather not have it.

@ohno248 Год назад

My four in-ground basil plants were almost 4' tall this year. They formed a tiny hedge. What happens to basil in such a small container? Won't it get root-bound?

@GardenerScott Год назад

The size of the container does influence root growth and the size of the plant. Mine have grown to about 18" and weren't rootbound, but I harvested regularly.

@Anythingforfreedom 2 года назад

That’s stacked a bit too high for my comfort level. I would like to see a row of these stacked 3 high using rotating bases. I think these planters might sell better in some states if they were displayed as kind of a shrub-level edible landscape instead of a skyscraper. I live in FL so I can only imagine a huge gust of wind knocking that thing over.

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

Mine have held up to winds exceeding 75mph.

@cdtutor1 7 месяцев назад

How do they do in high wind. Do they flip over?

@GardenerScott 7 месяцев назад

Mine have withstood 75mph+ with no problems.

@deborahbarnes8475 Год назад

Which one is best for strawberries do you recommend?? Thanks

@GardenerScott Год назад

The Leaf is a good size for strawberries.

@deborahbarnes8475 Год назад

@@GardenerScott / thank you

@franksinatra1070 2 года назад

Do strawberries survive the green stalk in your Colorado winter? I'm thinking about buying one next year for my strawberries and I thought I remembered seeing you grow strawberries in a green stalk in one of your videos. Thanks

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

I tested late-planted strawberries in my Zone 5b last year. I covered them often, watered through warm days in winter, and almost all of them died. Checking with others, it seems that Zone 7 is where they survive through winter.

@ohno248 Год назад

You can grow cucumbers in one of these?? Would you regularly prune the plant? How would you deal with the vines?

@GardenerScott Год назад

You can. Pruning some of the side vines can help manage its growth up the tower.

@wandzettadarey9024 Год назад

What type of flowers can I grow?

@GardenerScott Год назад

Just about anything you would grow in a 10"-12" pot. Giant sunflowers may be too big.

@tendraftsdeep 3 года назад

Nice!

@frankt7521 2 года назад

how do these stand up to the wind here in the springs?

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

Mine have withstood 75 mph winds with no problem.

@gwenmangelson Год назад

we just bought one- cant wait to try it

@terryhall2299 3 года назад

I think I’m going to order those plant supports and try out some cherry tomatoes, cucumbers or beans but if I plant them on the bottom tier is that where I will put my supports? And then will I have to add another support system on the next tier up as well or would I just start with my support piece on the second tier while I am planting in my first tier?

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

You can add supports at each level, but I think you can start with them on an upper tier. As the plants grow direct them upward with some twine tied to the support.

@geoffdaniels6851 2 года назад

Great explanation of the system. How stable are they in high wind like a thunder storm? The bases seem narrow and I would be worried that it will blow over.

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

My GreenStalk held up to 75 mph winds last year with no problems. The center of gravity is lower than you think.

@jimthiel5857 3 года назад

Brother Scott I was considering maybe a three-tier Leaf vertical system exclusively for a salad Garden so do most salad products do well in shade? lettuce radish spinach and so on

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

It depends on your climate, but I find my salad crops do better with some shade. I get morning and early afternoon sun on my deck and then it is shaded for the rest of the day and you can see how well my plants are doing in the GreenStalk. Too much sun can cause them to bolt and grow too quickly.

@rlatham3128 3 года назад

Got a question: I installed a worm farm as you directed in a previous RU-vid offering. It's worked great but recently I've had an infestation of gnats swarming around my bins. How do you control this pest?

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

They are probably fungus gnats. They feed on the wet potting soil. I usually leave the top of the bin off for a day or two to allow the surface to dry out and they fade quickly.

@3662mick 3 года назад

Will strawberries over winter in the greenstalk

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

It depends on how cold your winters get and whether you allow the soil to dry out in winter. I tried overwintering strawberries in a pot and they didn't make it. I'll try again this year in the GreenStalk. I suspect they will, but I can't confirm that yet.

@3662mick 3 года назад

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@GardenerScott 3 года назад

I'll plan an update video next spring if the strawberries survive our winter.

@ColoradoTodd 3 года назад

Very tempting! I know you've posted several videos about pest control, but how do you keep those Colorado insects off of your vertical planter? Those greens look amazing! Even on my second floor deck, the butterflies find my greens (leaving me with the caterpillars) and I assume the rest of the gang will find their way up there eventually (flea beetles, grasshoppers, earwigs, etc.)

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

The height makes it easier to look for pests and I've only found a few. The ladybugs dealt with a few aphids. They do make an insect protection cover that I haven't used yet.

@imaspacewoman 2 года назад

Gardener Scott: Question. Would strawberries do very well in the smaller greenstalk leaf system pots?

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

I have strawberries in my Greenstalk leaf right now to see how they do over winter. So far they look pretty good.

@lynnlovessoil Год назад

Do you think everbearing strawberry plants will do well in the leaf greenstalk?

@GardenerScott Год назад

They can do well but may not survive winters below zone 6.

@lynnlovessoil Год назад

@@GardenerScott thanks, I am zone 7b

@debramack1853 7 месяцев назад

I would check with the company…I believe that they do not recommend the leaf planter for strawberries. Buy the original for strawberries

@elizabethbosch6352 2 месяца назад

For Strawberry, would you recommend the 10 or 7 in?

@GardenerScott 2 месяца назад

The 7 inch is enough for strawberries.

@carolrichardson2824 7 дней назад

A lady from green stock said the 10 inch is better if you have cold winters as it helps to insulate the roots of the strawberry plants.

@carolynstreet5325 7 месяцев назад

The link to your Amazon store just takes me to their home page, not your Amazon shop.

@GardenerScott 7 месяцев назад

I don't have a shop page, but the link does help my channel for regular Amazon purchases.

@carolynstreet5325 7 месяцев назад

Good to hear. I do a lot of shopping in Amazon, so I will use your link next time.

@GardenerScott 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! @@carolynstreet5325

@lpntexas 2 года назад

really like your videos ! I was wondering if the stone color stains more or if you have a preference for color of the planters ? I can't decide which color ...just wondered your opinion

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

After two years I haven't noticed staining with any of the colors.