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I sure have learned the same thing, instead of just planting pretty flowers, I am now very appreciative of evergreen options that I planted and their leaf shapes. Thankfully we get a good amount of snow here and the sparkling white ground cover sure is beautiful!

My garden is mostly evergreens of various sizes, shapes and colors with a few perennials, vines and lots of trees - This makes my garden look almost the same year around......

Great video, Claudia. Very informative. I love the intentional additions to your seasonal gardens.

I agree with you. I always went for a "natural" garden look, meaning I didn't want a formal look. Then, I had a light bulb moment where I now understand how a round, or square formed shrub thrown in here and there, enhances my natural garden, so I am seeking out some of those shapes. It's so much more interesting and everything stands out because you're eye is drawn everywhere.

Thank for the information loved it! It helped me think about structure in the garden as well s color 😊

Great video. What do you use to mulch your garden?

Love your gardening videos!! I'm in Michigan (I believe you said you used to live here??). Personally, even my mistakes are a joyful learning experience. 😊 Oh, I don't think I've ever seen a weeping Cedar! Your garden is beautiful. Thank you for sharing! (And I think your husband is in touch with the beautiful energy God's creation gives us). Best wishes from Michigan!

Those boxwoods and spiral topiaries look AMAZING! Wow!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I wish you would post more videos.. I started watching your video doing spring season. At that time, I didn't know what a cottage garden was. You inspired me to create my own very small butterfly cottage garden. Thanks for sharing your content.

Thanks for your video. Your tree doesn't have thorns like mine, so I'm wondering if you know the type of tree you have?

What a great idea yes, all the things that we should do but reminding us that we should do it because we forget. Thank you! HAPPY PLANTING

You are the cutest! Love the content and your personality. ❤️

Great tour Claudia. I use many of those plants mentioned. They bring so much insect activity to the garden. Luckily I have only dealt with deer once and I literally chased them out of the garden. I must have made such a crazy fuss that they have since not returned. I do however get plenty vole and other burrowing creatures.

Quick and to the point! Great info!

Claudia this garden is stunning, and you are so right about these plants. The frangrance and texture tip I find to be the most effective with plants in my own garden with ton of deer. And this year, lots of bunnies too 😞 I added Joe Pye Weed last year and quickly fell in love with it! 💚

The rabbits were awful in my garden this year. However, I’ve noticed the population has decreased significantly. I think the owls and hawks have been busy. This was a great tour with the focus on decreasing rabbit and deer pressure. Thank you.

Nice haul!

My husband and I were there back in 2008. It was our 25th anniversary. We spent one night at the Callaway Gardens spa and hotel (that was all we could afford) and the remainder of our stay was in a cabin at FDR state park, where we spent our honeymoon. Lovely estate and gardens, sweet memories.

A Godly man with a beautiful Caribbean accent who speaks French and has adorable dimples; it's no wonder you were swept off your feet Claudia.

This makes me happy! 😊

I can't wait to try the tea. Awesome info, thank you for sharing

Thank you

Thank you!

Very informative and thank you for sharing!

Wow that's awesome 👍😎 thank you

This really helped me, thank you. I’ve been growing dahlias for 5 years now and this seems like a great alternative to those tiny stakes that can’t hold up to the large stems of my dahlias.

I love your garden! Yes! Your approach is validated by psychological research! Beauty, fragrance, tranquility are all essential for good mental and emotional health - and yet those are the things that often get left behind, especially when we are on budgets and have little time for actual living and being. Birdsong, butterflies, bees and the sound of water are all healing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden and defining this wonderful approach!

Love this approach to gardening 💚🌿💚 You are AWESOME. Instant subscription 😊

I love your gardens! Enjoying these tours.

I don't see your list of drought tolerant plants. What am I doing wrong?

I’m in 8b and have several types of lavender but my favorites are a Spanish lavender and one called phenomenal lavender which is recommended for warm climates. I would consider adding some basil varieties for the flower, smell and taste. A sensitive plant would be a fun addition. I’m sorry to hear that your husband has a traumatic brain injury. I have a cousin who has a traumatic brain injury and she’s come a long way in her journey as well. I think I might add a garden room that focuses on as many senses as possible. Thanks for the inspiration.

Love your gardens - beautiful. Interesting topic too. Thanks

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and gardener! I love your gardens. Could you please tell me what kind of tree the Cardinal's nest is in, I ask because I'm building my gardens and would love to be able to see (encourage) birds nesting. Thanks

Enjoyed this video. An edible you might consider is mint. Plant it in a pot rather than directly in the ground to avoid it spreading.

Not sure if I missed it, but I have some pink strawflowers that would go perfectly too. I have to touch them every time I walk by. They make that crunchy sound. 😊

Such a great video, Claudia! Thanks for all the tips.

Beautiful garden, thank you for sharing.

Delightful as always. When all senses are engaged, the spirit lifts. Wonderful idea. .

Great video!

Thank you! Our place came with a lime tree, so this is very helpful!

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Thanks!

Thank you for the information!!!!

I cooked rice with lime leaves in it. It was good.

Absolutely Beautiful! Calming and again, beautiful.

Everything looks so beautiful! I love the rock edging. Again, your garden is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

Getting my first figs off the tree this year, I am so happy!