Deirdre O Meara 
Gardening enthusiast and content creator Nikki, also known as @nikkiplantsthings on TikTok, has shared a simple soil trick that makes potting plants much easier. Nikki, who uses gardening as a form of “plant therapy” for her mental health, showed her followers how to pot plants in a unique way that reduces hassle and looks aesthetically pleasing.
In a TikTok video, Nikki took a large pot and filled it halfway with soil. She then removed her plants from their individual flower planters and placed the planters in the large pot, making sure the insides were completely filled with and surrounded by dirt by putting a fresh layer of soil on top of it. Next, she sprayed the pot with a layer of water to soften up the soil.
Afterward, she removed the planters from the pot, which created little holes. She went back to her plants from the beginning and filled them in the holes, which fit just right. To be sure they were secure, she surrounded them with another layer of dirt and poured fresh water. “I LOVE this potting hack… especially for large pots! Simple, quick, and easy!” she wrote in the video caption.
The comment section of the video was full of compliments for the hack. “Now, that’s clever,” a viewer commented. “I LOVE this hack. I always make such a mess trying to get the dirt around the flowers after I set them in!” another chimed in. “Very very nice organization,” a fan praised.
Nikki’s passion for gardening has led her to share her years of experience with her online audience. She plants things in “pretty ways” to help her mental health, and her TikTok channel is filled with tips and tricks for fellow gardening enthusiasts.
This simple soil trick is a great way to save time and reduce the mess that comes with potting plants. It’s especially useful for larger pots, where it can be challenging to get the plants to sit just right. Nikki’s method ensures that the plants are secure and surrounded by enough soil to thrive.
If you’re looking for a new way to pot your plants, give Nikki’s soil trick a try. It’s a simple, quick, and easy way to make gardening more enjoyable and less of a hassle.
