CaliKim: Why Your Container Garden Isn’t Growing (And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late)

Have you ever wondered why your container garden isn’t growing? If your plants are wilting, stunted, or just not producing, there’s a good chance you’re making at least one of these 6 common container gardening mistakes—without even realizing it. I’ll walk you through exactly what’s mistakes you might be making, how to fix each one, and how to get your garden back on track—fast. Whether you’re in a small space, growing in Smart Pots or raised beds, this guide will help you grow stronger, healthier plants—and finally get the harvest you’ve been waiting for.
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📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡FABRIC CONTAINERS
*CaliKim Smart Pots: 5 gallon, 1 gallon, https://calikimgardenandhome.com/smart-pots-containers/
*Smart Pots (other sizes, NoCoco hanging basket liners, crate liners, Little Shorty Raised Bed): 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, https://smartpots.com.
*What size Smart Pot? https://smartpots.com/what-size-smart-pot-should-I-use/
➡DRIP IRRIGATION
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➡SOIL & FERTILZER
*Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soil & Fertilizer: Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
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📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:32 No Drainage in Containers
01:32 Wrong Soil for Container Gardening
02:37 Small or Wrong Container Size
4:25 Incorrect Sunlight Placement
05:42 Ineffective or Incorrect Watering for Containers
08:08 Not Fertilizing Container Plants

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