How I plant Azalea Shrubs in My English garden

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  • In this video I show how I plant azaleas and shrubs, I also talk about the whole process giving hints and tips plus my thoughts on My English Garden. I have rescued two large evergreen azaleas from another garden and am now trans-planting them into my azalea shrubbery. I also talk about the mix I use which includes leafmould and ericaceous compost.
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  • @patdelaney191
    @patdelaney191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I do so much love your garden! Thankyou for caring for the wildlife. I wish more people would realise that we are not the only things on this planet and we are all just as important.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m glad you like the garden Pat. I first became fascinated with nature when I was really young and my Dad taught me the names of the birds in the garden.

  • @patiatarim
    @patiatarim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching what you're doing and listening to you is kind of soothing. Thanks

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am happy about that - it's nice being calm and relaxed in the garden.

  • @danram69
    @danram69 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bless you for letting nature crack on

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nature knows best 👍

  • @user-le5hh4mh4j
    @user-le5hh4mh4j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Paul! I subscribed to your videos some days ago, but I do really enjoy your style as well as beautiful British English. I'm crazy about growing and cultivating plants, though I don't have my own garden, only a balcony one with numerous pellies. Thank for sharing your precious experience. I learn a lot from you, especially the pronunciation of the plant species. Here, in Ukraine we are all into gardening and have green hands. If only we had peace! We would make our country even better with such a good teacher like you! Your tutorials are really worth seeing!

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ольга, thank you for your kind words and a big welcome to my channel.
      I am so pleased you find my videos useful and enjoy my English - this gives me a lot of confidence and encouragement.
      I do hope peace is found as soon as possible. Greetings from England.

  • @AJ_Lucas
    @AJ_Lucas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:49 "for the azalea" ;-) Paul, I can't get enough of your fantastic videos, sir. I'm on clay soil in Essex so I'm completely jealous how easily you dug that hole. And, of course, the jump cut of you throwing the bread knife into the soil didn't go unappreciated. Keep it up.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, ha - well spotted, I'm always making mistakes like that! I am pleased you enjoy my videos Adam; I know all about clay soil - I used to have a garden in London!
      I had to throw that knife four times till it landed in the right place 😃

  • @GrannysGarden
    @GrannysGarden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Paul. I see Miss A. Zalea is going to have a lot of competition come springtime 😂😂😂 Always taking care of the wildlife, great to see! Isn't autumn lovely, the cooler weather has all gardeners scrambling to get their hands dirty and get planting again. We can always rest in the winter 😂😂😂

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know! - azaleas big time and I may even be receiving an old deciduous one as well.
      The temperatures right now are indeed perfect - also plenty of sun - although rain tomorrow. Busy time for you Una in your garden - I know you've loads to do.

  • @Jason-ih3ee
    @Jason-ih3ee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Paul !Enjoy your video again!

  • @augyannafacey7616
    @augyannafacey7616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos 🥰 I love gardening and I learn a lot from watching. Happy growing 🌿🌱🌺

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @mariadelcristohernandezdia3969
    @mariadelcristohernandezdia3969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for all your explanations and comments about the garden, I'm just starting on a little garden in my new house and everything that you teach is a huge help. Also I quite enjoy your funny sense of humor. Please keep doing it and teaching us as much as you can. María.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck and enjoy making your new garden just as you want it. I am so pleased Maria, that you find my videos informative and entertaining, thank you for letting me know as it's very encouraging for me.

  • @helenwilliamson7099
    @helenwilliamson7099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul, going to look beautiful in the spring, love them 2 😊👍

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am liking azaleas more and more - but Helen, I can't get your hydrangea collection out of my head! 😅

  • @NicoleSmithGardening
    @NicoleSmithGardening 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that you share your garden with all of nature! 💚 I try to do the same 😊

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s nice Nicole - I do my best.

  • @AnamaiC
    @AnamaiC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the flowers are awesome and blooms so beautifully

  • @queensministry2449
    @queensministry2449 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video and your wisdom on gardening.
    Learned so much from this video.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am very happy to hear that - thank you.

  • @SMElder-od5cl
    @SMElder-od5cl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful explanation of how to plant an azalea!

  • @robmcnaughton1086
    @robmcnaughton1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way.Nice knife throwing.My mum used to fling her garden knife around into the soul.it made me smile to see you do this too.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm imagining your Mum doing her knife throwing act - I love that Yvonne.

  • @kanthvickram4490
    @kanthvickram4490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw..it is two year old video i just happend to see today !!!! it reminded me of watching Jeff Smith gardening !!! i enjoyed your videos on azalea.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great - glad you enjoyed my azaleas.

  • @astridseg.4503
    @astridseg.4503 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thks for another great video, Paul. Would be great gardening together with other lovely people.... Always enjoy yr garden impressions. Love from Germany.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Astrid. Thank you for your nice comment and thoughts from Germany. Best wishes from NW England

  • @lisbetsoda4874
    @lisbetsoda4874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read your section where you explain why your videos are so professional. Must be a most interesting life. So surprised you are able to keep up with such a gorgeous garden with all the travel.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the nice comment on my videos. Yes, the travel - it’s kinda stopped now with worldwide covid.

  • @annapoole132
    @annapoole132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Paul!!!!!👍

  • @SwissTraveling
    @SwissTraveling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Paul 👍👍👍

  • @TheEnduringGardener
    @TheEnduringGardener 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some healthy looking soil there Paul. The previous owner of the house I live in had a business fixing TVs so I regularly dig up old parts including thick glass 😬 . The plants don’t seem to mind.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Dan, that’s funny how many previous owners spent more time burying than planting. 😅

  • @stubbsaquatics6080
    @stubbsaquatics6080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info.. Nice work.
    Thanks for posting. Great.
    Glad I subscribed.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Chris - I appreciate you being here.

  • @amac5455
    @amac5455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While planting roses, I saw that I have an anthill of large forest ants in my garden. At first I wanted to poison them, but I read that they feed on the eggs of ticks and mosquitoes, so I built them wooden protection for their house. We are not alone on this damn planet :)

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s good - always worth doing research!

  • @nelyyely
    @nelyyely 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahah, I just got many azaleas, and I am looking for a place to plant them, your videos always help me
    Good job Paul 👍🌿

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are great plants aren't they Nely? Let me know how they do next Spring when everything is in flower.

  • @zalehaburude7752
    @zalehaburude7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely.....
    Thank you and good night from North Borneo.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and best wishes from England.

  • @melvelynnavos6785
    @melvelynnavos6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very beautiful flowers

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Melvelyn 🙂

  • @jeannettedsouza1410
    @jeannettedsouza1410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful video of love for Mother Nature🌺✨and thank you for your honesty too dear Paul. I enjoyed watching from the start your gorgeous dahlias, also the dialogue with plants👌 I learned that there have been scientific studies about talking to plants.. I never knew what a cock chafer grub was, so now I know👍🏼! Inspired from your early summer videos covering azaleas and rhododendrons I bought about 6 plants, they are extremely small , I am eager for them to grow but need to be patient😄 would love to request if I may please🙏🏼for a video about different trees and dahlias and any helpful advice around them. Looking forward to your next video dear Paul🌟🌸 nicely done!

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's very nice Jeanette, I tend to talk to them - I suppose if they flower that means they agree with me!
      I am so pleased you've got yourself some azaleas and rhododendrons - if they are small that's a good thing - small, very young plants often overtake larger plants after a year or two and they will be flowering next Spring/Summer; let me know how they do!
      That's a good idea - I will include trees and dahlias in the next videos. All the best to you, Paul

  • @wendychandler8304
    @wendychandler8304 ปีที่แล้ว

    November 2022; it's incredible to be watching now, how they must have grown. Below my window are pathetic little azaleas waiting to be planted but the weather is terrible and the ground is full of boulders. Pots are the solution here; thanks for all the video years Paul.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have planted a lot in that azalea bed since then - also deciduous azaleas so am really hoping it will look good this Spring. I think putting azaleas in pots is ideal - perfect soil and positioning etc. let’s hope all your new ones put on a great display for you early next year.

  • @stevef1264
    @stevef1264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another very entertaining & informative vid Paul. I skip thru "Beechgrove" on bbc2 & its ..well..ok I guess but your vids are much better. And now on bbc2 it's Paul T's world! The opening shot of the dahlias & mountain ash looked stunning beautiful colours. I moved a witch hazel the other day I was just gonna go water it but I see we're in for a deluge tomorrow so won't bother. A plant I'd recommend is helianthus lemon queen its in flower now in my garden & smothered in bees, about 2 metres tall & quite spectacular. Big sunflower like blooms but does need staking. Thanks for the vid your spring show will be amazing with all of your rhododendrons & azaleas looking forward to it. Glad you had your jab mines on Sunday very important. Keep safe mate

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Stephen, thank you - I appreciate your encouraging comments.
      I agree the mountain ash is looking good right now. Normally the blackbirds have eaten the berries by now but this year they’re concentrating on the windfall apples. I’m hoping the extra berries will attract the migrants - I’d love to get a shot of a flock of waxwings or redwings on that tree.
      Thanks for the helianthus recommendation - I’ve just looked up the variety you mentioned - wow, it’s nice and I don’t have anything like it - I need to make room! Good to get the jab while stocks last! Cheers Paul

  • @meenasworld4579
    @meenasworld4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow awesome beautiful good sharing help each other great work.👌👍

  • @robmcnaughton1086
    @robmcnaughton1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How disappointing PaulI thought you were going to dig that hole to NZ so you could have a cuppa with me.I almost put the jug on.Soil looks great.Very nice to dig.No wonder your plants do well.I agree totally with you.We are only share this planet.We might not like all the creepy crawlies,but they have a purpose and right to be here.Lovely to see you again.Keep safe and well

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, I only stopped digging because it was getting rocky - cuppa would have been great - I'll use a pick-axe next time!

  • @betchayvlog2043
    @betchayvlog2043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing the video keep on vloging godbless

  • @renataboyle3489
    @renataboyle3489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVED this video! You are such a lovely guy and all the little tips are incredibly helpful to people like me who can't understand the books that assume you have a degree in horticulture or some of the other video's who don't really give enough detail. I've been 'making' my own leaf mould for the last few years (we get massive leaf fall - the raking is a chore but worth it). I didn't realise you could just put it on top for the summer - that's my job tomorrow. Do you have a blog? I've subscribed so going to watch all your other video's now.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Renata and welcome to my channel.
      I don’t have a blog - just this channel.

  • @lisbetsoda4874
    @lisbetsoda4874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blackberries are my nemesis. They keep coming back

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will be interesting this year to see if I get any more blackberry shoots coming up.

  • @jielin692
    @jielin692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like you talking like this video 😄

  • @atifmanzoor63
    @atifmanzoor63 ปีที่แล้ว

    This soil looks amazing I just have clay in my late 80 build semi

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's mostly compost that I've added over the years.

  • @georgcorfu
    @georgcorfu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so jealous of your gorgeous plants Paul. The azalea would do well in December in Corfu. Then for us it is cold,15C.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comments Georgcorfu. Those azaleas sure are colourful - I am always envious of the bougainvillea, Angels Trumpet and Aeoniums that you can grow outside all year.

  • @nadineweiler7747
    @nadineweiler7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video Paul...love ur attitude does gardening and your sense of humor!
    A plus for this video was u actually maintained a running conversation.....maybe u should consider that approach in future videos :). Till the next time.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow Nadine, I am so pleased you liked the style of the video. Maybe I should develop my talkative side - actually I didn’t really know it existed. All the best.

    • @nadineweiler7747
      @nadineweiler7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Develop away Sir!!!
      Maybe too many years behind the lense:).....but you have great style and personality to your conversations....so go for it. Loved the notes about your “finds” in London.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are correct - safely behind the lens is my big-time comfort zone! Thank you for your encouragement - you are giving me something to think about.

  • @VaaniPlants
    @VaaniPlants 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4lk beautiful dear friend👌👌

  • @vickiperkins476
    @vickiperkins476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your attitude about the grubs 😊 Your soil looks gorgeous !!

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Vicki, this light soil is certainly very easy to work and I am going to see about proper mulching next Spring.

    • @Prometheus4096
      @Prometheus4096 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@paultsworld Two of those grubs can easily eat all the roots of your azalea.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Prometheus4096 I am sure they could - they are quite common in the garden - funny thing is I’ve never had a problem. Famous last words!

    • @Prometheus4096
      @Prometheus4096 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@paultsworld People here have half of the plants in their gardens die because of them. Many of my azaleas have almost no roots because of them. They don't die, but they are a bad pest for gardeners.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Prometheus4096 I must be blessed then - have you seen the azaleas in my garden?

  • @maureen6710
    @maureen6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Paul, those Azaleas certainly got five star treatment 😊 Loved hearing about your garden adventures in London 😀 The Azaleas you have in pots look beautiful! How long have they been in pots and would you say they are good pot plants?

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. 😊
      I would say azaleas are really good pot plants Maureen. I had them for about three or four years and then transferred to the border. They do need plenty of rain water - I'm sure you receive a little bit over there 😃. I think our climate suits them beautifully. They are so reliable.

  • @dbatesdob
    @dbatesdob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, for one moment I thought you were going to do a Bear Grylls and eat the grub lol 🐛🍴

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, well I was a boy scout many moons ago!.....I'll stick to fish and chips though.

  • @TravelDrone
    @TravelDrone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Доброго времени суток! Спасибо что поделились, видео понравилось!

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Огромное спасибо.

  • @edsterjune5607
    @edsterjune5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul! Are azaleas do well in tropical areas? Love your garden❤️it's sooo magical👍 hugs from Indonesia

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's an interesting question. Apparently there are some azaleas that can grow in the tropics - they are classified as Vireyas. They could be a possibility for you Edster. Hope that helps - greeting from England.

  • @margaretmichelsen766
    @margaretmichelsen766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul, The size of the curl grub! Obviously it is getting what it needs from that amazing brown gold soil of yours. I call my bantam hens in for those, but that size, they would be scared of that monster! The azaleas look amazing straight away in their new location, it's pleasing when that happens isn't it? I looked for a philadelphus at the nursery the other day, they didn't have one but I came home with two variegated weigelas, very exciting.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Margaret, those azaleas had been under a large oak tree so had grown fan-like towards the light - will be interesting to see if they change shape in their new home. Pity you didn't find a philadelphus (we could have had "how my philadelphus survived" coversations). But variegated weigela is a great choice - they are one of my favourites. Funnily enough one of mine was pruned back really hard this Summer (but I daren't film it - didn't know what you'd think 😱)

    • @margaretmichelsen766
      @margaretmichelsen766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha you must stop pruning with the chainsaw! There are definitely two kinds of gardeners: the fearless-cut it down to the trunk kind and the tentative nibbler ones. I will look forward to a healthy reinvigorated video of philadelphus and your new azaleas , I think they will love their new space.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but my chainsaw is new and I need to get my money’s worth 😂

  • @jeannesmith9047
    @jeannesmith9047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For your hostas to keep the slugs away it helps to use egg yolk and water

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jeanne - all tips for helping overcome slugs are so welcome!

  • @robdiss387
    @robdiss387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Paul. What do you prefer gardening on, sandy or clay soil? Best wishes.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Rob - thanks.
      I have gardened on clay in London and sand in the North West. Clay keeps its moisture and nutrients but I found it so hard to work. Sand warms up quickly in the Spring, lets its nutrients disappear and makes good sand baths for the sparrows - but all in all I much prefer sandy soil - actually I love it!

  • @faunalife2906
    @faunalife2906 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was good that you found a cockchafer grub. I think I live outside the range of the cockchafer beetle sadly, however a few weeks ago I found one of the long haired caterpillars climbing up some grasses and wild viola leaves that I had left along the base of the hedge. It will turn into an equally long haired and attractive white moth called the white ermine I think. A large amount of caterpillar types eat wild/self seeded grasses so I try and leave some along the base of the hedge for them, I think I saw a female speckled wood butterfly laying eggs there too. It's annoying when you reach rocks quite early when digging to put a plant in. How did the Anderton shelter end up completely buried in the garden or was it just a broken part of it that had fallen in? Better the ancient water piping that is breaking up being clay rather than lead! I have blackberries as part of the hedge but its just the wild variety ie. bramble, they aren't too bad tasting though, it has a long season of flowering and its excellent for wildlife too. Is that plant with the big light green leaves (is it rhubarb?) staying in the azalea bed too I wonder? I suppose if it stays it adds good contrast of leaf type. Finally at the end I like the contrast between the green leaves behind and red leaves in front I can see why you planted them there now.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Fauna Life, I know about the white ermine but I don't think I've ever seen one in real life. The shelters were dug in as much as possible to give the maximum protection - the front end had narrow steps down to enter. There were a few different designs.
      Yes, the plant to the left is rhubarb as the vegetable garden ends there - it's where the vegetables meet the plants. In front of the rhubarb are two gooseberry bushes and a rosemary herb.
      I haven't really planned it all - it just happens!
      Yes, the red leaves of that azaleas are really nice - they go a dark red in Autumn.

  • @nategordon
    @nategordon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    James Bond just rang me; it appears that he wants to trade throwing tips and tricks with you Paul. He's offered to teach you how to properly toss a spade if you teach him how to properly toss the World's Toughest bread knife. :P
    A simple request: please make the copyright "C" round in your next vid...it just drives me crazy! ;)
    Nice mix of speed ramping up/down and audio adds with the soil dumps.
    Team 3-Tier over here as well but "gardening" is replaced by "painting". Cheers Paul!

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Howdy Nate - I think I made the "C" fit the square box - I'll have another look at it 😆. I'm enjoying making the speed ramps - I'll be as good as you at them some day!

  • @cufican3547
    @cufican3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u Paul for this wonderful video, i bet they gonna look so luscious next year with all those goodies in - makes me wonder if I should plant mine in the ground to winter it over- rather than the pot (very cold winters here) mine is a bonsai azelea, would that make a difference? Thank you! It is has bloomed as we speak lots of them actually but i do feel like the blooms r to heavy for the branches - and the leaves i feel like they don look the best? Any help or advice i can get? I feel bad for the plant makes me sad 😔 i have givven it the proper fertilizer- should i cut it back after it blooms?

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I am looking forward to then flowering next year.
      Generally if a plant is outside in the Winter it is better protected in the soil. The reason is the frost will easily get right round and underneath the pot. In the soil the roots would be better protected. However if the pot were very near the sunny side of the house it would benefit from heat being radiated back off the building.
      If you feel the plants stems are too long, yes just trim back a little bit after it has flowered. You are getting lots of flowers so you are doing well.

    • @cufican3547
      @cufican3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul T's World got it making notes here lol- oh wonderful then thats so good to know - thank u again for all ur tips - ur just wondeful n so helpful! Love love ur garden and the tips u spare 💕

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are most welcome and I am always pleased if I can help.

  • @georgcorfu
    @georgcorfu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    14.31 15C ? In Greece it is 33C at the moment. A very hot October.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, 33c is hot in October even for Greece!

  • @yglq7374
    @yglq7374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, do you prune rhododendron and azalea before winter? Thanks.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Yang, I just prune straggly stems off if they encroach other plants. I would do that after they have flowered in the late Spring.

  • @catherinemulvihill7121
    @catherinemulvihill7121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Paul. Can I ask have you ever pruned your sundance choysia. I have one that has got so big. Thank you God bless

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, those Sundance grow well don't they Catherine!
      Yes, I trim mine back as far as I want - this one will grow right up to the azaleas so I'll have to keep trimming it back - it doesn't mind.
      The best time is just after it has flowered so you will be sure it flowers the following year.
      Having said that the one I have near the garage was in the way for cleaning the driveway so I had to cut it right back last week. I'm half confident it will grow back in time to flower next year but it will have to grow quickly!

    • @catherinemulvihill7121
      @catherinemulvihill7121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Paul

  • @nekovero93
    @nekovero93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome garden!
    What is that burgundyish plant to your left hand at beginning of video, thx?

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!
      It is a 'Smoke bush' or 'Cotinus' There are a few varieties - I'm not sure which this is but a nice one is 'Royal Purple' . They can stay as a bush or you could grow it as a tree - great plant and wonderful 'smokey' flowers. Looks nice in the rain when the leaves are wet - I included it in my 'June in the rain' video.

    • @nekovero93
      @nekovero93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paultsworld Thank you Paul.

  • @wendychandler8304
    @wendychandler8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bet you carry one around in a matchbox. Terrific big Azaleas you have there - I only see pigmies.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, ha - absolutely! These azaleas are quite old and come from another garden - they were neglected so I have high hopes for them now they've had some food - and water!

    • @wendychandler8304
      @wendychandler8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paultsworld Of course; we brought some too. Movers said Them's not pot plants them's trees.' sic.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣. My movers swung my acer round by its trunk - can't believe it didn't come straight out of its pot.

    • @wendychandler8304
      @wendychandler8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paultsworld Words fail me - pity the pot didn't clout one . Idiots!!

  • @atifmanzoor63
    @atifmanzoor63 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in a new build and I’ve got sandstone one foot below all over my garden

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      Similar to me - my house and garden sit on a sandstone ridge.

  • @thecentralscrutinizer1758
    @thecentralscrutinizer1758 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I plant potted azaleas any time during the year? I'm new to gardening. I have a large garden that's completely overgrown with weeds. I'm slowly making progress and eventually I want a heavily planted garden with lots of shapes and colours. I'm also putting wildlife first so one border is going to be a mixed wildlife hedge.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you can plant your potted azaleas any time of year - however Spring and Autumn are considered the best times.
      Give it plenty of ericaceous compost and make sure it is well watered - particularly when new in the ground. They don’t have a big root system so can dry out easily.
      A mixed hedge will be great for wildlife and also look good throughout the year.
      Good luck with your garden - you’ll be amazed at how quickly things grow.

    • @thecentralscrutinizer1758
      @thecentralscrutinizer1758 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paultsworld Thank you. I've subscribed.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to my channel. It's appreciated

  • @twinfin8571
    @twinfin8571 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feed the birds the grubs.

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My birds are also always on the lookout for an easy meal.

  • @robmcnaughton1086
    @robmcnaughton1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try soil instead of soul.sounds a bit sinister.haha

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's funny - I'm forever changing soul for soil - my predictive text always wants a bit more soul in my videos.

    • @robmcnaughton1086
      @robmcnaughton1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so funny..Also it was lovely you were so chatty in this video.Its like a chat amongst friends.Wouldnt it be great to gather everyone on your channel and talk gardens and plants.I remember my father saying they had one of those shelters in their garden during the war.Cant wait to see what the colours of these plants will be.Exciting

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be fabulous to have a channel meeting - it’s a great group of people.

    • @robmcnaughton1086
      @robmcnaughton1086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a happy week Paul.Take care and be good

    • @paultsworld
      @paultsworld  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You too Yvonne!