Rosemary Roots Escape Pot: Gardener's Unexpected Discovery

Unexpected Gardening Surprise: Rosemary Plant's Roots Escape Their Pot A California gardener, Lulaboo Jenkins, recently encountered an unusual situation in her garden. One of her rosemary plants, growing in a standard pot with drainage holes, had its roots grow through these holes and into the surrounding soil. This unexpected root growth made it impossible to remove the plant without causing significant damage. "This rosemary plant is growing suspiciously larger than the container it should be in," Jenkins explained in a recent video. "I have a feeling that it decided to find roots through the drainage holes at the bottom." Jenkins contrasts this with a dead lavender plant, also in a similar pot, which she attempted to move earlier in the spring. The roots of the lavender had become so intertwined with the pot that they ripped when she tried to remove it. This illustrates the challenges gardeners face when dealing with plants whose roots have become firmly established. Jenkins's video serves as a cautionary tale for gardeners, highlighting the importance of choosing appropriate pots and considering the potential for root growth beyond the container. It's a reminder that even seemingly simple gardening tasks can present unexpected challenges.