Buy fence wood. It's rougher, aerial roots will latch onto them easier. They are also a lot cheaper and tend to last longer than other wood planks. Also if you want to put them in the soil, cover the bottoms of the planks with silicone caulking to waterproof them.

@tracys_plants

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if spray plasti-dip might be easier ?

@sherryporsch9349

2 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea too seal the bottoms. Thanks for the tip. 😀💚

@mentha_101

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you let it cure properly? I have never used spray so don't know tbh

@sharondriver2445

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks for sharing 🙏💚🪴

@artynarty

2 жыл бұрын

Is that why everyone is coming into Lowe’s buying fence wood? They might just also just be building a fence😅

Definitely enjoying the switching up of content to caretaking and not just shopping.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cedar un treated fence boards are the best deal, you can easily cut them down and it won't rot

My son-in-law has a saw mill, he cut some living edge planks for me. They’re rustic but that’s what I love about them🌺💚🙃

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Love care videos. Repotting, plant maintenance, cleaning plant room. Anything like that. Love plant chore videos

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Tiffany

Plant chores are fun. Great way to care for them. Different from your plant shopping channels. Excellent job.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

I just go to the park and get fallen branches. Debark them treat them for pests before putting them in with my plants. But I like the look, and my plants like the perch.

@pe4716

2 жыл бұрын

I did that for one of my poths but it's not for weight just to hold the vine. The monstera is giant and needs something to grow on. It's like wanting to actually put out all of It's fenistration. It has slitted leaves with holes but not the adult form yet. I know if I can get it to grow on something it will be a monster meaning 18, or bigger leaves. I've had it over 20 yrs and have been unable to get a complete adult leaf.

@TinyHyena1967

Жыл бұрын

@Stanneta Prospere ~ Do you use the branches so the plants can climb them?

@stannetaprospere4301

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyHyena1967 yes. For bigger plants you would need thicker branches. But currently I have my philodendron micans and Brazil mounted on small park found branches.

Lowe’s will cut the boards for free. So you can buy really long boards and have them cut Just FYI

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, I forgot while I was there to do it and didn’t want to haul the wood back. I share the behind the scenes in my day in the life episode

Loved your video and the plank wall. I'm a fan of Caitlin too! Looking forward to seeing the progress of your plants on the planks. 💚💚💚💚💚💚

Love this video! I just finished watching Caitlin's videos as well so I will be embarking on the same journey soon for a lot of my climbing plants :D Glad I found your channel!

Caitlin life in the tropics came up with the idea all her experiments I'm glad others are trying it ☺️

I’ve been doing the same thing because of Caitlin! So cool and really just makes so much sense since that how plants naturally grow anyways. Can’t wait to see updates!

@lindielee8944

2 жыл бұрын

How do you stabilize the boards?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I really am enjoying the care videos and the day in the life video. Thank you for showing us this.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn!

I bought cedar fence planks at Home Depot for a little over 3 dollars thin, light, and pest resistant

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I watch her too. Inspired me to do my philodendrons. Transferred them to water and used cedar picket fence planks. Inexpensive, rough sawn, and pretty. I put the pot and plank separately into a single basket. So far, so good. No watering, no pests.👏🏼 Nice video! Thanks!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been considering moving some of my plant to water as well

@wendyflorit9778

7 ай бұрын

⁠ oh

Thank you !! Opened my mind to so many possibilities!!

Look very interesting Ashley! Looking forward for the updates in the future! I enjoyed the video!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx!

I just did a Silver Leaf or Silver Moon or something of the sort .. on a board in the pot using Rubber Bands about 5 weeks ago. The rubber bands keep a nice constant pressure but had give so as to not restrict growth and I've had 2 old nodes take and a new growth node take very well at the top using this method.-Enviroment: I've left this plant outside tucked underneath the papaya bush to keep humidity up here in Florida. Started September 20th

I like ALL your videos. Keep 'em coming Ashley.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love Caitlin too! I’ve been thinking about doing this too, Thanks for doing this video!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx!

WHO KNEW?? What a great video! I'm so excited to give this a try and see my plants finally grow!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cris!

I can't wait to see how it goes! Love seeing this kind of content as well!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary!

Yes fence boards are great

I always happy watching your vlog

8ft long 1x4 pine would have been much cheaper or 5-6ft fence boards. My concern with shiplap is the boards are already painted…might be tough for roots to grab on to the wood

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, raw would is probably best. I’m giving these a try and will do an update in a few months with the progress. 🌱

@teresarose7524

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifewithAshleyAnita try a rough sanding

this is so cool! thank you for sharing this i’ll definitely be using this trick!! 💚

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cool idea, have to try it as well.

Loving this type of video!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’m guess this will be gorgeous pretty quickly. Can’t wait to see it.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet

I love the plant care content!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks!

What a cool idea.. that wall is going to be amazing once all those plants mature

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx!

As always I enjoy your sharing.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynda!

Excited to see how it looks in a few months :)

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren!

Would love to see a plant tour from you, enjoy all your content, and this idea is wonderful as I’m not fond of moss poles myself. Thanks!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Plant tour coming soon!

Looking good.

I only have one of my plants growing upwards instead of trailing, my monstera adansonii. It’s a smallish bamboo arch but my adansonii is already almost covering it 🙂 I hope you get great results!

Awesome, thankyou!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

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🔥 video definitely gonna try this!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Go by any new construction home site and you'll find all kinda of wood. If the house is in framing faze you'll find pine 2x4s and PT wood, come a little later after you've seen drywall go up and there will be various wood pieces depending on the trim package and if there is custom cabinetry you may see a few small sticks of premium woods but most of that work is done in the shop. Which brings me to the 2nd place to find wood and thats the commercial areas that has anything to do with wood like said cabinet shop. A little after hrs dumpster diving (half the time the wood is just sticking out or sitting on top depending on how far along the house is and if they haven't pulled the dumpster yet.

I enjoy the video I have learnt a lot from your videos

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rickie!

just love the idea,

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx!

Thats something I will try too ,your plants look really good with the wood,🌱💚

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I found a 2' plank to extend my shingle vine's plank on the same aisle you were on at 3:33. I lucked out in choosing the right width plank because I didn't measure the original plank on the shingle vine (left it in the plant section until I knew I could find a plank with the right thickness). I just used wood glue to overlap the new one onto the original one (about 1 1/2" overlap). The new plank is about the same roughness or rougher, so the air roots should hang on pretty well. The shingle vine I got hasn't quite reached the end of the original plank, unlike other shingle vines at Lowe's. I wasn't sure if the aerial roots on the vines that were just hanging loose at the tops of the plank would adhere to the new plank, so that's why I chose one that still had a couple of inches of the original plank to climb.

Been looking forward to this video since you posted the behind the scences video!! I'm considering on putting my Melanochrysum on a board as well! We'll see what I decide on haha.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I’ll have try this with some of my plants🥰

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

💚💚

Cool idea!!!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela!

I did something similar, but i wrapped some rope around the plant. It gives is a nice boho look, if you're ever into that 😊

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion thanks!

I’ve been hunting for some good planks for my plants for several months now. Here are some issues to consider before committing to a certain wood: Consider the type of wood, which is the most important thing in my opinion. At big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot you aren’t generally going to find great lumber to use for a project like this. Can you make something work? Absolutely. But for the best moisture resistance and resistance to rot you will find at best red oak and cedar. And good luck finding a good cut at a decent price. You’re better off going to a local mill, honestly. That way you can pick from some really choice lumber that has all the right properties for the environment plus you may even be able yo choose something more “aesthetic”. Ive been eyeing some zebra wood I think will look awesome with a shingling plant climbing on it! Good luck!

@M_SC

2 жыл бұрын

A local mill. Like in 1895? Does not compute

@neurotika

2 жыл бұрын

@@M_SC do you know where processed planks of wood come from? Lol. Saw mills exist everywhere. If saw mills were from the past then Idk how we have construction materials to this day. I say this in the kindest way possible, welcome to Earth. 😃

Very inspiring video. I use a trellis on a few of mine. But planks look like a good idea. 👍 💕

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What about a trellis? I use them for my Hoyas and I have a large one in with a golden pothos. I bought bamboo poles and my hubby built my trellises and they look great. Depending on the length of the bamboo, you can make any size you need. We also cut down a cedar tree and hubby cut it into thick round slabs, sanded the tops and bottoms and applied a satin finish poly. He then drilled three holes in each and ran a thick rope through each hole and we hung some of my plants on them. They look so nice, different then using macrame hangers which I’m not a fan of. I’m don’t care for planking of any plants.

@hunterjames4396

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lynn! I think the big advantage of growing plants on wooden planks is that it makes a nice and flat surface for plants to actually attach to, thus maturing and growing bigger quickly. Generally speaking, most trellises are going to be more visually appealing, but to me, they are more built for support and decor. The plank gives an obvious place for these plants, (especially epiphytic aroids like many of us grow), to grow like they would in nature. I love my bamboo trellises, especially for Hoyas, but I don't grow them on trellises with the intention or assumption that their adventitious roots will actually attach. I grow plants on planks with the intention of getting them to attach so they can mature and grow huge! :)

@lynnsteiner1580

2 жыл бұрын

@@hunterjames4396, I can understand that and I bet your plants are gorgeous. Happy Thanksgiving.

I am definitely going to do this for my new Monstera Deliciosa!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Hey Ashley, thanks for the suggestions because I have a giant monstera deliciosa that needs help and the planks may just be what's needed.

@iamjaviervillegas

2 жыл бұрын

Same issue here! Been debating setting up a big moss pole or even a trellis of planks (not as wide)..

I have been using this method for a while now- moss poles dry out too quickly and the plants grow on trees anyway so... I just use pallet planks that businesses are getting rid of for free. I just make sure I don’t use treated wood. They don’t look the best always but the plants will cover it anyway. Great video.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great idea! I’m worried that if the plank is not properly upright and secured, that it might slide or fall on the side and snap off the plant with it

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that could happen!

The plants that have a lot of internodal space are stretching for light so planks and lights will help sooooo much

Yep I’m with you I went to wood poles. I hate bugs on miss poles!!!!!!!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

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I have a couple trellises, but ❤️ this idea! I would love to see how they are doing in a few months.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Diana!

Hi Ashley👋 I'll help this will really help your plants these are climbing that's you want them to do I trim sticks her some of mine and then wrap them and that works great for me

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, thanks!

I used thin untreated light weight boards for my shingling plants. the cheapest thin boards I could find. They need plain wood to latch on well.

instead of using tape you would probably be better off to use strips of velcro. It comes in a big roll just for plants. I get it from amazon and use it for my climbers.

Super idea! Time to go to Home Depot 🌿🌿🌿

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

💚

Hey! Can you do a video for the Hoya Kerii care. Mine is growing but the new heart is small and not flat...idk what’s up.

Watching from Calgary Canada

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

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I thought it had to be raw wood and couldn’t have paint or prime on them. Something about how the roots have a difficult time latching on? I hate how my moss pole sheds and watering it drives me nuts! I hope this works out! Please do an update video!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, raw would is probably best. I’m giving these a try and will do an update in a few months with the progress. 🌱

@yoitzo

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifewithAshleyAnita can’t wait for the updates!!

@katiewilliams9273

2 жыл бұрын

I know plants can latch onto walls, so I don't think they will have any problems with those planks

What if you silicone the part that goes in the soil?

Can I use composite wood planks if I plan to place it in the pot so it can last longer?

Been waiting for this!!! I’ve also been wanting to put some of my plants on planks thanks to Caitlin!!!

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Where did you get that Mayoi?? She’s gorgeous!

Great video! Where did you get your coat rack?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

IKEA

Thank you I to did not want to do a moss pole.

💗💗💗💗💗😜 plant 🌱 life 😍

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

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Hey what a great idea! I was wondering how do you plan on watering them

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I have a saucer in the cache pots and I will water them from the top.

Put the board into the terra-cotta pot. Then you could move the whole thing if needed.

Ooh I will have to give this a go! I am not a fan of moss poles either!

I’m wondering, why didn’t you cut off the lanky vines and propagate them? I would think it would then quit taking so much energy from the plant and put out new growth. And the propagation could then be used as well.

Oh my goodness all those poles would be overwhelming to me, I guess that's why I don't do too many climbing plants hoyas are stressful enough 😅 🙃

What do you do when the plant outgrows the plank? Can you extend it? I really want to try this as well, but I have very limited space, so I’m a bit hesitant about that :)

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to cut the plant and propagate when it gets tall

I just wanted to make a suggestion Next time you buy some wood at Lowe's And you need to cut it they will cut it free. Don't forget your measurements.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thx, I forgot while I was at Lowe’s and didn’t want to haul the wood back, but will def remember next time

Thank you for this idea. I saw some of your wood pieces weren't in the pot. So if the wood isn't positioned in the pot, how do you lift up the pot to water or when you want to move it because the plants roots will be attached. I would personally want to have the wood inside the pot to make it easier to move around.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

My plan is to put a pot under the wood to lift it if I need to repot. Next time I’ll get cedar and put it in the pot. :)

Where is the update video I’m looking forward to see it

I have always used Cedar fence pickets...and I secure the plants with hemp twine...my plants attach themselves very quickly because the cedar texture is attractive to the plant roots....and the cedar looks beautiful and natural with the plants growing on them...and I have never had a plant that did not love the cedar.

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

♥️♥️♥️

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

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Very interesting, but I am confused....I use moss poles & it takes forever for aerial roots to become attached to the pole......how is it that aerial rooms can pierce thru wood?

Lowe's has a lot of variety of cool wood products is because it's provided and serviced by a third party vendor, which I am an employee of said company Empire moulding and millwork.😏😂

did this on accident with a popsicle stick i gave to a plant inside a closed container, the humidity made the roots go crazy and I was so suprised when the roots stuck to the popsicle stick 😂

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!

How would you repot it later on after its all latched to the wood?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

My plan is to put something like a planter under the wood part to lift it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ashley you need cedar

A couple of questions, how are you going to repot them when that time comes? Are your plants going to be getting enough light along the wall?🌺💚🙃

@zanetwiesman9079

2 жыл бұрын

I also wonders that how will a person move, water and get rid of water when in bottom saucer or pot? I just cannot see how it will work outside the pot. I will watch Caitlin’s videos though.

@judymckerrow6720

2 жыл бұрын

@@zanetwiesman9079 I do know that Caitlin does mostly hydroponic growing which I think would be much easier to change pot sizes when needed🌺💚🙃

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

To repot, I will carry the plank/plant somewhere convenient (the plank is very lightweight) and lean it against a wall. I will then put something like a large pot or something underneath the plank so everything is lifted and then repot. It’s rather simple. Caitlin grows hydroponically and that would be easiest. I have a lot of grow lights in my plant room that I didn’t show. But like I said, if they aren’t getting enough light, I will add another grow light.

Curious will the roots go through the paint if that's what is?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

We will see!

Any updates on how this has worked for you? 🤗 I just moved and had to pry my super tall raphidophora from attaching itself to my windowsill/ wall at home…😂 maybe if I give it a tall wood plank it’ll thrive once again!

What if they outgrow the plank? Do you just untape or are the roots really dug into wood?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

My plan is to trim the plant

Our local Home Depot has a scrap pile of wood in the back of the lumber section. If you keep checking, you can find some pretty good pieces there. The prices are usually either 75% (or maybe 90%, can't remember now) off of the original price. For your purpose, I bet the fencing panels would work great: wide and thin.

How do you take them to the sink and water them?

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I water with a watering can from the top and have saucers in the bottom.

I buy fence poles, tomato poles, bamboo sticks. Anything works. I understand the need for esthetic but if you don't care about esthetic any support will do.

Awh girl! They will cut them for you at the store!

I was thinking you will attach the planks to the wall and put the pots in front of them... 🤔

Is there an update on how this went? Also did you fix the wall hole? 😂

But how do you move them for showering them or draining the pots 🤔

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

I probably won’t shower them. The wood is light weight and I can easily move them or lift if needed

I just got boards Friday. I bought the cedar 1x4in x 8 ft. Lowe’s cut them in half for me. Couldn’t believe 17 bucks a pop. Ughh

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@sherryporsch9349

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifewithAshleyAnita Expensive. Early spring they were 6 dollars.

I've never really liked moss poles. Seems to me a great place for pests to run and hide. I started using drift wood from the beach. Has a natural look and it's free.

@saraheaster8414

2 жыл бұрын

I started using driftwood too. Only have one scindapsus attached as a test plant so far, but same as you I really like how natural it looks

@LifewithAshleyAnita

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely!