I take a 5 gallon lowes bucket and drill two small holes a inch from the bottom an inch apart. Then I put next to newly planted tree or shrub fill with water and plant is watered slowly. Reposition bucket fill again and your plant gets 10 gallons of water.
Here's a tip, by using a long handled nozzle thenvyou can get to the root area so much easier and don't have to bend over. Of course, it is really personal preference.
When my uncle puts his plants in the greenhouse for the winter, he puts small Christmas trees in the hole were the plant was. End of November he will put Christmas lights on the trees
My tip for watering is to use the water that you cook with (after it comes back to room temp) to water outdoor plants instead of dumping it down the sink. The water even has some added nutrients which your plants will appreciate. 🌳🌿🌱🌻
When you’re watering, please remember that water in bird baths - particularly in the summer - should be changed every day, especially during the inevitable heat waves. Not only will the birdbath itself get dirty quicker, but the water becomes a breeding ground for all sorts of stuff you don’t growing in your yard. There are lots of good sources online with tips for safely cleaning bird baths. Your bird friends will thank you!
Watering Hack: Whenever I plant, I dig a trough around the plant a couple of inches deep, a couple of inches wide, depending on the size of the plant. This creates a reservoir that will collect the rain or the water from the hose directing it where I want it to be and controlling the water from running off. I then put my compost or mulch over that. Happy Planting... :)
I have used the metal hoses like you have for several years. Two cautions that I have to add are if you leave it connected to anything at either end, it tends to weld itself on and you can’t disconnect it. As an older person, I have to be careful not to step on it or it rolls out from under my foot and nearly causes me to fall.
Good topic for Linda to discuss…..never throw in the towel. She has a thriving TH-cam etc business in her 60s. It must feel so good to be able grow a business (and love it, presumably) when others are retiring.
It's getting so I almost center my day around all the business you have going on. The lovely photography from Stewart and your endless ideas on everything is so fun. It seems along with your charisma and intelligence that it's a hard combination to beat. It's such a blessing to others when one finds her meant to be niche which you have certainly accomplished. Thank goodness I found your site. God bless.
I water very deep, probably more than most would say is good. I don't have drip irrigation, but in my larger beds, I do "snake" a drip irrigation hose throughout, which I connect to the faucet when I don't have time to stand and water myself. I also travel in my work, and because I rely on my pet sitting to water pots when I'm gone overnight, I fill watering cans, placing them beside the pots, so she'll know to pour the entire watering can in the pot. If a person isn't a gardener, and they don't know plants, they tend to water too lightly. The watering cans become part of the display, and I'm always glad to have water at hand, whenever I want or need it. 💦 💦 💦
Linda, most of us know how to hand water. What we really wanted to know is how your garden is watered by the drip irrigation. How is it laid out throughout the garden and especially the pots? Did you film that? With all the plants you have, it must be quite a complex design and layout. Same thing with all the soil prep and planting. It just appeared to happen overnight, but there surely was a lot of planning and behind the scenes activity for it all to have happened. THAT would have been most helpful.
Your ergonomic tips about tools are invaluable. I've never heard anyone tell us about these features. Your wisdom is appreciated by us aging gardeners on here. linda from NE
Thanks for the recommendation of the stainless steel, no kink, 100 ft., lightweight hose! Amazon delivered mine today and I was amazed at how light, and easy to use this thing is! I’m 74 y.o. and had been struggling/fighting with a very heavy 100 ft. rubber hose, this is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time! Also love your channel and all your garden tips!
I quit planting up smaller pots. I don’t want to have to water frequently. Our water restrictions have been lifted here though. Thankfully. I love that type of nozzle but I switched to the long handled one which works better for me. I’m less mobile than I use to be.The other thing I’ve started doing is putting a smaller sized potted plant into another larger pot with soil. Just for insulation from the heat. It’s been working great.
I always want your videos to go on and on, so much beauty and great information. I’m an older gardener and appreciate the tips for helping to minimise heavy work but still achieve a gorgeous patch. Thank you for sharing the successful growing of your new garden. It’s just beautiful.
I'm classically trained in music, so I love most of that genre (Debussy and Robert Schumann are two of my faves), also love Queen, Chicago, Billy Joel, Foreigner, Beetles, Cranberries, Shania Twain, all the Motown ladies (and men too). Favorites in opera are Edda Moser, Jessye Norman, and Editha Gruberova. I'm 48. Grew up listening to Wolfman Jack every Saturday night driving to my Grandmother's off May Ave and NW 37th, so I have a long mental catalog of 50s-70s! 🤣
I purchased a Dramm long reach watering wand that are used at garden centers. It makes watering so much easier especially for hard to reach areas. I’ve enjoyed the metal hose as well for over a year. Happy gardening!!!😊🌷
We've done a lot of how-to watering videos because we have found that is where people really get tripped up...proper watering. And it is something we have a lot of practice at when raising half million flowers every year in our greenhouses, so we love educating others and especially our own greenhouse customers on how to water correctly.
I got one of those hoses too and LOVE IT! It's been so handy and does not kink , can't say enough good about it...just love it! yeah, we have to conserve water here in Central Texas but let me add and complain that car washes are being built all over our area. Why does some things NOT make sense? I'm a senior but that does not mean that I like to complain I just want things to make sense and fairness to all.
Oh my gosh Linda! Your garden gets more beautiful every time I look! I will get mine looking like yours as soon as it gets cooler. I cannot waite. Everyone tells me like they told you that I do not need anymore plants, lol.they cannot see the vision. Know how you felt. I had just begin putting in my shrubs with very few perenals when I got sick. I had 6 surgeries in 7 months . I am now better. Those surgeries were not for the same reason. Then it got 100 degrees so I just keep watering and waiting. Lol. Just living through my friend Linda!!!😊 Keep up doing what you are doing. Your shows are also getting better and better!!
I live in zone 6B,northeast Ohio,and we haven’t experienced watering restrictions (yet),and I would like to send you all down in those zones who do,my utmost respect. You are a community who come together for a greater good,you work together,for water’s sake! And you all benefit! ❤️
I love self seeders they’re free plants which means more flowers! You can never have to many flowers. I see flowers as the earth smiling😊 what a happy feeling. The back porch/steps are gorgeous as I knew they would be. What a great start to a beautiful back yard!,❤️❤️
Linda, your garden looks like it’s been there for years! All the plants look incredibly happy and established. It’s hard to believe you moved into The Cottage on the Hill just last Fall!!! 😱
It really is a different garden every single day. I have been sick, too sick to water and when I went out to water this morning so many things have just grown beyond my imagination.
@@mrs.m1752 My two lower gardens flooded and I cried. Then I sucked it up and cleaned up. I thought the flowers that were under water were dead. They popped up the next day when the water sided and said, "We good!" Praying the rain stops now and gardens don't flood again.
In North Floridia, sprinkler system starts watering about 3am with 5 zones, 3 times per week. My flower beds are on drip , trees and Limelight Pennical Hydrangeas have dedicated bubblers to each. In the evening, if I notice flowers or shrubs drooping, I water them sparingly at the root ball.
My best watering tip is to use a watering wand to get the water right at the soil. And use a good breaker (the Dramm 400 is best) that'll put out a LOT of water gently. I just replaced an old one with a new Dramm 30" wand with a great thumb valve. So save water by using a shutoff between plants. And water deeply and only as frequently as necessary. Thanks for great videos Linda!
😂Stuart reminds me of "Wilson" from Home Improvement US tv comedy show back in the 90's😅. Heard but never seen. Love that man. ❤ Great video Linda. The garden is looking fabulous. Keep them coming. Keep cool😎. Love from Rosie O from Devon England 🇬🇧🤗👏
I use the long handle Dramm watering wands attached to a Hoselink reel…Linda the steps are fantastic and I can’t wait to see it all dresses up with your pot styling 💚!! Hi Stewart💚!
I just ordered that hose and nozzle. Ordered a 25 foot because I use it for my Veranda. Thanks for sharing this with us. I will let you know how I love it like you do…sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with lots of positive thoughts.💦🩵🦋💐👍🏼🙏🏼ps love the back steps! ♥️
I'm growing tomatillo for the first time this year in my vegetable garden. I definitely will put it in a flower pot or in the flower garden in the future for the delicate branches swing in the breeze and produce lovely bundles of love. Growing food and flowers together makes the garden so much more fun.
As far as music goes. Some great stations on Pandora are, Bossa Nova radio, Beegie Adair radio, Spanish guitar radio, and New Orleans jazz radio. These are fun to listen to and chill on a hot summer day, with a cocktail 🍸of course!
Thank you on hose recommendation! I could not get giraffe as had no place in front to hook it to access water and hide it! Wrestling heavy kink hose made supplemental watering a PAIN...many trips with 1 gallon water can! Just ordered metal hose on line! Cant wait! My hubby will be more excited than me because I just never could recoil the beast properly! Yipee! Im waiting on Laura Garden Answer's 2" garden auger for my holes too! You 2 are my saviors!❤❤
Beatles 4 Ever!! Linda, so wonderful of you to throw that out there along with dancing around to Hamilton - hell yeah!! I am always listening to music while out in the yd, itś the best, keeps me out longer since I dont get bored. I love all kinds of music too but rock, not metal is tops. Keep on dancing, singing AND gardening!
I ran over my metal hose by accident and it crimped but still worked well for the season. I have to bring in all hoses and cover spigots for freezing weather. This hose held up well for 2 summers with heavy use before it blew.
I ❤️ my steel hoses, too! I've had mine a few years. I've been watering quite frequently here in Minneapolis. This is about our third year of drought. You'd never know we just had our third-snowiest winter on record. The only good thing is mosquito population is down and inside my non air-conditioned house it's fairly comfortable. I drink a lot of ice water or iced tea. I have some tradescantia plants that self-seeded. One is a different color and I plan to add it to my "Sisters' garden" where the palette is predominantly white, blue/purple and pink. I'm finally getting plants in the ground I purchased back in May. Several looked a bit bedraggled, but with a "haircut" they look almost brand new. That was a nice surprise with my Hummelo betony. I, too, plan to move established plants around to this new/renovated bed. I copied your brick/concrete squares pattern at the public sidewalk. Several people walk past this project with their dogs. One woman commented she hoped I do other fun things so I'm not working all the time. I exclaimed, "THIS IS fun!" In digging up weeds and quackgrass, I came across old bags of mulch that were held down by quackgrass roots. Inside the bags the mulch had turned to powder. I'm going to sprinkle that as a dressing over this bed, then compost, then mulch (what I call icing on the cake). I ran across only 2 worms and a baby one and a toad(!) that had buried itself underground. This soil is dead and needs a shot of life. Linda, you are someone I would love to casually run into out and about. Our common interests, I'm sure, would make us fast friends. The other day, I watched another gardening TH-camr's video where she showed her daughter-in-law's new home's garden. I knew she had family in my city. Minutes later, at a garden center to get compost, I ran into her DIL and Beth's mom (I also knew her mom from videos posted from a previous MN trip). We bonded over hydrangeas. Gardeners are the best! I was surprised to hear my comment read on this video! Never expected that. I hope you got a kick out of it. Rock on with your bad self, sister. 🤘
Absolutely love your back steps! Your vision is amazing! Thank you for sharing your wisdom & artistic talents with us! A question I have: Do you ever purchase Ladybugs to help combat the pests? I live in Northern Nevada & our local nursery keeps them in stock.
Love the back steps, Linda. With the brick pavers it will certainly make a grand statement in your outdoor gatherings. This was a smart choice on your part combining style & function. For a Water Hack almost anything that serves as a good purpose for the home gardener works. Having an extra-long backyard, I placed PVC pipes hidden along the flower beds and attach the water hose loosely to distribute a small trickle of water to a fruit tree way in the back. This saves steps, and all I have to do is turn on & off at the valve while I water other plants, have a cup of tea or harvest. 3-way valves work great too. 💧💧🚰
Those are some great ideas in the comments, which I will try myself. Love that CUTE apron dress! Those cleome are a beautiful element in the garden. I don't pull up volunteer plants as a rule. I have a big pot of unplanted but very appreciated zinnias, as well as many surprise coleus plants. Those steps are terrific! Your husband's comment about the pots reminds me of my husband, who says similar things. Tell him the pots on the steps are an indication that you all are home now.
Zone 6a in NE OHIO, No irrigation needed here. I have only needed to water 4 times this year so far. I mulch everything with shredded leaves. We had a 28 day stretch with no rainfall earlier this summer. There are no water restrictions here, but we still like to be water wise. We use the dehumidifier water and collect rainwater for the dry spells. I also keep a lg. pot in the sink to collect water from rinsing to reuse in the garden. Cleome gets about 6 to 8ft. tall here which I let reseed along the back of the garden. It is easy to pull out anywhere it is not wanted. Everything looks beautiful, Linda!!
I LOVE everything you have done! What a huge change in such a short time. I have had that hose for 4 years and just love it! The back patio/stairs look phenomenal! Can’t wait to see potted plants and hand rails... ❤️❤️
I'm in garden zone 8 NW of Austin, TX. We are in stage 3 water restrictions, which means hand watering only. I have 5 rain barrels totaling 290 gallons which usually is enough but with the high heat and no rain the barrels are almost empty. I prioritize what gets the water e.g. any plant that is new this season. We have had so much shrub/tree loss due to ice storms. So it's imperative That I use the moisture meter and measure out the water accordingly mulch mulch mulch. I also use liquid seaweed & fish emulsion 2x month to keep those tender roots strong in this draught season.
I’ve been watering about 7/8 am and I really wanted to try and protect myself from mosquitoes and I’ve been bit a couple days now. Note to self and remind everyone else ware long pants and long sleeves or spray yourself. It’s been reported that in some areas mosquitoes are carrying malaria. About the hose my aunt gifted me one and I love it . I need two more. What I love about it is it doesn’t kink. It’s easy to wrap around the hose rack but first turn the water off and it becomes very lightweight. Love those backyard steps Linda🥰😍❤
I really enjoyed this video and its various segments, especially when you start talking about your favorite music. You and I share a love of most of the same music, but I would have to add Carly Simon and James Taylor to my list as well. I am also glad that you were asked about your apron dress because it was absolutely adorable, and I can picture you in a field of flowers wearing that. It was very appropriate that you are practically knee-deep in flowers at the end of the video. I cannot believe how rapidly your garden has matured. It is wonderful to see you sooo happy and in your element.💐
I recently tried a product called hydratein, I used it as a liquid spray on our lawn and a granular in pots. I'm very surprised that it does actually reduce water needs for the lawn and potted plants. Some better than others. It lasts 3 months.
Linda, the steps are a “wow”. Thank you Stewart and Linda for another Sunday nite video for me to relax to. Stewart, can u please even get closer when Linda is pinching back a topiary, so we can see where she does it exactly .Many thanks.
❤oh Linda I just got the hose you recommended and it’s amazing and has transformed my watering time outside. Lugging my old hose around was a misery 🥵, where have you been all my steel hose! Even my doubting Thomas of a husband loves it lol. Thanks again for a GREAT GAREDN TIP!
I bought a metal hose, not the one Linda is featuring, but bought from big box store! The plastic inside busted through the metal. I did love it the 2 weeks it lasted. Maybe I’ll have better luck with Linda’s suggestion.
Love all that you do including your new steps! With that PVC clean out it can be cut shorter and be buried under soil, gravel and or mulch. It is no big deal to do that:)
So glad to catch up. I was thinking oh I’ll go out and pick some fruit off my tree and then noticed the heat. So as I’m watering I was also listening to you mention how important fertilizing plants are. It was perfect timing. And as soon as I finished that I tackled the compost pile- just half of it. It was about 90 degrees so taking a break for the rest of today. Thank you for always offering sound advice!! ❤
Hi Linda and crew Love your choices of music. I too, love a varied form of music... Janis Ian, Carly Simon, Celine Dion, David Cassidy, and of course Abba💕
The back steps are unique and lovely. I think you made a lot of good points about watering. I’ve made many mistakes with watering. The single best thing I’ve done this year besides mulching well, is to actually stick my finger in the dirt to see if it’s moist under the surface. I’ve been surprised at the variability. I was way overwatering before. I’m in the Pacific Northwest zone 8b, so I’m mot dealing with your heat.
I’m in zone 8a on the coast of Virginia and it is very hot. Zone 8a is hot, but you might have cooler evenings in the PNW? I have a relative in Portland Oregon and it is in the 90’s!
I have to winter sow my cleome as they do not reseed themselves in my garden. My favorites to listen to are Simon and Garfunkel, Etta James and Nat King Cole along with many of your favorites. Love you new garden and the very cute apron dress you were in today.
Here’s a piano & sax combo I think Linda might enjoy for her Social Patio happy hours as well as while working: Skinny Williams & Erwin Helfer’s album St. James Infirmary
Can wait to see the finished steps with your signature style touches and the railings. I esp can’t wait to see how you style the squared side. I remember you saying hydrangeas or Japanese maple. How absolutely gorgeous would a bloodgood look bellowing in the gentle breeze right outside your new windows. I definitely can’t make the big changes you are at my house but you definitely and making my creativity juices flow and help me make some changes to mine. Thank you
Water in this valley is vital. We're hitting 112 today. I use soaker hose early early am. My outside activities are outside before noon Afternoon chores are inside with the A/C. Mediterranean life style.
Love the back steps! On a music note, I grew up listening to Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, John Denver, Fleetwood Mack, and I still love them. Some of rhe "rock" bands I love are Journey, Styx, Queen, Bon Jovi. Love myself some great dance too...ABBA, Madonna, etc. And I agree with you... Elton John, Billy Joel, but I'll add Backstreet Boys too, lol. I have quite a list, but I've got CDs, yes I said CDs, that I listen to all the time.😊 My music choices are a product of being born in the 70s and growing up in the 80s-90s.
Scarlett O'Hara I like your steps in the backyard very much. Very elegant. As you might know Twelve Oak was a cotton plantation. This year I have cotton plants as ornamental plants... like them... But I should have sown them already in February instead of March. Greetings Marcus
I absolutely love the apron jumper. Happy Sunday to you, Stewart and Leah. I’m currently enjoying some cantaloupe from our garden here in south Mississippi. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I take a 5 gallon lowes bucket and drill two small holes a inch from the bottom an inch apart. Then I put next to newly planted tree or shrub fill with water and plant is watered slowly. Reposition bucket fill again and your plant gets 10 gallons of water.
Here's a tip, by using a long handled nozzle thenvyou can get to the root area so much easier and don't have to bend over. Of course, it is really personal preference.
I have one & find it invaluable
I concur with the wand tip, I personally like the thumb control, I have a Dramm wand which I love.
She has posted about them in the past!
I use one but mine doesn’t have a control or on/off 😩
When my uncle puts his plants in the greenhouse for the winter, he puts small Christmas trees in the hole were the plant was. End of November he will put Christmas lights on the trees
Tips: I keep a bucket in my shower. That water overspray is collected and I use that water for plants.
Great idea!
My tip for watering is to use the water that you cook with (after it comes back to room temp) to water outdoor plants instead of dumping it down the sink. The water even has some added nutrients which your plants will appreciate. 🌳🌿🌱🌻
Nice
Yes we do that
I do that too! After taking a few delicious sips for meself! 😊
When you’re watering, please remember that water in bird baths - particularly in the summer - should be changed every day, especially during the inevitable heat waves. Not only will the birdbath itself get dirty quicker, but the water becomes a breeding ground for all sorts of stuff you don’t growing in your yard. There are lots of good sources online with tips for safely cleaning bird baths. Your bird friends will thank you!
“I don’t let my plants boss me.” Love that Linda! 💚
Watering Hack: Whenever I plant, I dig a trough around the plant a couple of inches deep, a couple of inches wide, depending on the size of the plant. This creates a reservoir that will collect the rain or the water from the hose directing it where I want it to be and controlling the water from running off. I then put my compost or mulch over that. Happy Planting... :)
I have used the metal hoses like you have for several years. Two cautions that I have to add are if you leave it connected to anything at either end, it tends to weld itself on and you can’t disconnect it. As an older person, I have to be careful not to step on it or it rolls out from under my foot and nearly causes me to fall.
Good topic for Linda to discuss…..never throw in the towel. She has a thriving TH-cam etc business in her 60s. It must feel so good to be able grow a business (and love it, presumably) when others are retiring.
It's getting so I almost center my day around all the business you have going on. The lovely photography from
Stewart and your endless ideas on everything is so fun. It seems along with your charisma and intelligence
that it's a hard combination to beat. It's such a blessing to others when one finds her meant to be niche which
you have certainly accomplished. Thank goodness I found your site. God bless.
So aptly put. Linda is a treasure, and my Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays are better thanks to her videos.
Agree 100%
I water very deep, probably more than most would say is good. I don't have drip irrigation, but in my larger beds, I do "snake" a drip irrigation hose throughout, which I connect to the faucet when I don't have time to stand and water myself. I also travel in my work, and because I rely on my pet sitting to water pots when I'm gone overnight, I fill watering cans, placing them beside the pots, so she'll know to pour the entire watering can in the pot. If a person isn't a gardener, and they don't know plants, they tend to water too lightly. The watering cans become part of the display, and I'm always glad to have water at hand, whenever I want or need it. 💦 💦 💦
Linda, most of us know how to hand water. What we really wanted to know is how your garden is watered by the drip irrigation. How is it laid out throughout the garden and especially the pots? Did you film that? With all the plants you have, it must be quite a complex design and layout. Same thing with all the soil prep and planting. It just appeared to happen overnight, but there surely was a lot of planning and behind the scenes activity for it all to have happened. THAT would have been most helpful.
Garden Answer goes into great detail about drip irrigation.
Your ergonomic tips about tools are invaluable. I've never heard anyone tell us about these features. Your wisdom is appreciated by us aging gardeners on here. linda from NE
Thanks for the recommendation of the stainless steel, no kink, 100 ft., lightweight hose! Amazon delivered mine today and I was amazed at how light, and easy to use this thing is! I’m 74 y.o. and had been struggling/fighting with a very heavy 100 ft. rubber hose, this is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time! Also love your channel and all your garden tips!
Ooooooh, back stairs are really nice, Linda. You have accomplished so much since you moved in. It’s just amazing. 💖😊
I quit planting up smaller pots. I don’t want to have to water frequently. Our water restrictions have been lifted here though. Thankfully. I love that type of nozzle but I switched to the long handled one which works better for me. I’m less mobile than I use to be.The other thing I’ve started doing is putting a smaller sized potted plant into another larger pot with soil. Just for insulation from the heat. It’s been working great.
I always want your videos to go on and on, so much beauty and great information. I’m an older gardener and appreciate the tips for helping to minimise heavy work but still achieve a gorgeous patch. Thank you for sharing the successful growing of your new garden. It’s just beautiful.
Oh Linda, that little baby you planted is precious! 😊 I'm in 7b, west TN.
I'm classically trained in music, so I love most of that genre (Debussy and Robert Schumann are two of my faves), also love Queen, Chicago, Billy Joel, Foreigner, Beetles, Cranberries, Shania Twain, all the Motown ladies (and men too). Favorites in opera are Edda Moser, Jessye Norman, and Editha Gruberova. I'm 48. Grew up listening to Wolfman Jack every Saturday night driving to my Grandmother's off May Ave and NW 37th, so I have a long mental catalog of 50s-70s! 🤣
I purchased a Dramm long reach watering wand that are used at garden centers. It makes watering so much easier especially for hard to reach areas. I’ve enjoyed the metal hose as well for over a year. Happy gardening!!!😊🌷
We've done a lot of how-to watering videos because we have found that is where people really get tripped up...proper watering. And it is something we have a lot of practice at when raising half million flowers every year in our greenhouses, so we love educating others and especially our own greenhouse customers on how to water correctly.
The back steps have a beautiful elegance to them. They remind me a bit of old Hollywood styles. So nice that the rise of the steps is short.
If you want a retractable hose, you can get a HoseLink, which you can attach on a metal pole or a wood pole. You don’t have to attach it to your wall.
I love my hose link. Highly recommend
I got one of those hoses too and LOVE IT! It's been so handy and does not kink , can't say enough good about it...just love it! yeah, we have to conserve water here in Central Texas but let me add and complain that car washes are being built all over our area. Why does some things NOT make sense? I'm a senior but that does not mean that I like to complain I just want things to make sense and fairness to all.
I’m in Central Tx too and YES-What’s with these car wash places🤔 They ARE everywhere! I’ve joked to my Hubs that they must be “money washing” too-LOL
Oh my gosh Linda! Your garden gets more beautiful every time I look! I will get mine looking like yours as soon as it gets cooler. I cannot waite. Everyone tells me like they told you that I do not need anymore plants, lol.they cannot see the vision. Know how you felt. I had just begin putting in my shrubs with very few perenals when I got sick. I had 6 surgeries in 7 months . I am now better. Those surgeries were not for the same reason. Then it got 100 degrees so I just keep watering and waiting. Lol. Just living through my friend Linda!!!😊 Keep up doing what you are doing. Your shows are also getting better and better!!
I live in zone 6B,northeast Ohio,and we haven’t experienced watering restrictions (yet),and I would like to send you all down in those zones who do,my utmost respect.
You are a community who come together for a greater good,you work together,for water’s sake!
And you all benefit!
❤️
I love self seeders they’re free plants which means more flowers! You can never have to many flowers. I see flowers as the earth smiling😊 what a happy feeling. The back porch/steps are gorgeous as I knew they would be. What a great start to a beautiful back yard!,❤️❤️
Linda, your garden looks like it’s been there for years! All the plants look incredibly happy and established. It’s hard to believe you moved into The Cottage on the Hill just last Fall!!! 😱
I would love it if you would do a segment on how to keep your garden alive while on vacation.
It really is a different garden every single day. I have been sick, too sick to water and when I went out to water this morning so many things have just grown beyond my imagination.
The back steps are already stunning!!! ❤
Early morning watering is best in humidity and heat
Watering at night encourages blight and mold in some roses and veg like tomatoes❤
Love the front flowers, especially the cleome . The back steps are beautiful. What a perfect, fun, whimsical, and gorgeous landscape you have created!
I listen to Motown lots of the time! It makes me work better 😊
In Vermont we plant what can fend for itself in wet times and drought! If it can't save itself, don't plant it!🤣
@@mrs.m1752 My two lower gardens flooded and I cried. Then I sucked it up and cleaned up. I thought the flowers that were under water were dead. They popped up the next day when the water sided and said, "We good!" Praying the rain stops now and gardens don't flood again.
I do not live in Montpelier, about 45 minutes from them. But I know our Governor has good water boots! He is also a race car driver. No kidding.
I'm in Rhode Island and I can appreciate this. Lol.
Sure wish we had some of that rain down in Texas. Thankful you fared well.
I am in a small town just outside of Albany, NY an I have been praying for this rain to stop! I planted so much lavender this year and it it drowning!
In North Floridia, sprinkler system starts watering about 3am with 5 zones, 3 times per week. My flower beds are on drip , trees and Limelight Pennical Hydrangeas have dedicated bubblers to each. In the evening, if I notice flowers or shrubs drooping, I water them sparingly at the root ball.
My best watering tip is to use a watering wand to get the water right at the soil. And use a good breaker (the Dramm 400 is best) that'll put out a LOT of water gently.
I just replaced an old one with a new Dramm 30" wand with a great thumb valve. So save water by using a shutoff between plants.
And water deeply and only as frequently as necessary.
Thanks for great videos Linda!
My tip- Dramm one touch watering wand. It is life changing!
😂Stuart reminds me of "Wilson" from Home Improvement US tv comedy show back in the 90's😅. Heard but never seen. Love that man. ❤ Great video Linda. The garden is looking fabulous. Keep them coming. Keep cool😎. Love from Rosie O from Devon England 🇬🇧🤗👏
I use the long handle Dramm watering wands attached to a Hoselink reel…Linda the steps are fantastic and I can’t wait to see it all dresses up with your pot styling 💚!! Hi Stewart💚!
I just ordered that hose and nozzle. Ordered a 25 foot because I use it for my Veranda. Thanks for sharing this with us. I will let you know how I love it like you do…sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with lots of positive thoughts.💦🩵🦋💐👍🏼🙏🏼ps love the back steps! ♥️
I'm growing tomatillo for the first time this year in my vegetable garden. I definitely will put it in a flower pot or in the flower garden in the future for the delicate branches swing in the breeze and produce lovely bundles of love. Growing food and flowers together makes the garden so much more fun.
As far as music goes. Some great stations on Pandora are, Bossa Nova radio, Beegie Adair radio, Spanish guitar radio, and New Orleans jazz radio. These are fun to listen to and chill on a hot summer day, with a cocktail 🍸of course!
Stevie nicks and Bruce Springsteen that's my favorites! Enjoyed watching Thank you
I just noticed you did switch the pineapples from the porch with the urns you had at the top of your steps. They look perfect in their new places! ❤
I love their new home!
It was in a video. 🎉
LOVELY tour, Linda! Thanx for the back stairs spoiler!! Yes, the garden for me is ALL about the pollinators and the hummers!!!
Those steps! ❤ As always, thank you for sharing your gardening wisdom.
Linda the new steps in your backyard are gorgeous! I cannot wait to see them when they are finished.
Yay! the finials and urns have been switched....so classy.🥰
Wow, the back steps! It took me SEEING the the exotic swirl design to fully understand.
love the wide shot of your home and the eye brow window !!
Thank you on hose recommendation! I could not get giraffe as had no place in front to hook it to access water and hide it! Wrestling heavy kink hose made supplemental watering a PAIN...many trips with 1 gallon water can! Just ordered metal hose on line! Cant wait! My hubby will be more excited than me because I just never could recoil the beast properly! Yipee! Im waiting on Laura Garden Answer's 2" garden auger for my holes too! You 2 are my saviors!❤❤
everything is looking so pretty Linda, You are doing a beautiful job!😊🎉 Thank you for sharing with us!
The steps look so gracious and once they are softened with plantings they will be marvelous.
Beatles 4 Ever!! Linda, so wonderful of you to throw that out there along with dancing around to Hamilton - hell yeah!! I am always listening to music while out in the yd, itś the best, keeps me out longer since I dont get bored. I love all kinds of music too but rock, not metal is tops. Keep on dancing, singing AND gardening!
I ran over my metal hose by accident and it crimped but still worked well for the season. I have to bring in all hoses and cover spigots for freezing weather. This hose held up well for 2 summers with heavy use before it blew.
I ❤️ my steel hoses, too! I've had mine a few years.
I've been watering quite frequently here in Minneapolis. This is about our third year of drought. You'd never know we just had our third-snowiest winter on record. The only good thing is mosquito population is down and inside my non air-conditioned house it's fairly comfortable. I drink a lot of ice water or iced tea.
I have some tradescantia plants that self-seeded. One is a different color and I plan to add it to my "Sisters' garden" where the palette is predominantly white, blue/purple and pink.
I'm finally getting plants in the ground I purchased back in May. Several looked a bit bedraggled, but with a "haircut" they look almost brand new. That was a nice surprise with my Hummelo betony. I, too, plan to move established plants around to this new/renovated bed. I copied your brick/concrete squares pattern at the public sidewalk.
Several people walk past this project with their dogs. One woman commented she hoped I do other fun things so I'm not working all the time. I exclaimed, "THIS IS fun!"
In digging up weeds and quackgrass, I came across old bags of mulch that were held down by quackgrass roots. Inside the bags the mulch had turned to powder. I'm going to sprinkle that as a dressing over this bed, then compost, then mulch (what I call icing on the cake). I ran across only 2 worms and a baby one and a toad(!) that had buried itself underground. This soil is dead and needs a shot of life.
Linda, you are someone I would love to casually run into out and about. Our common interests, I'm sure, would make us fast friends. The other day, I watched another gardening TH-camr's video where she showed her daughter-in-law's new home's garden. I knew she had family in my city. Minutes later, at a garden center to get compost, I ran into her DIL and Beth's mom (I also knew her mom from videos posted from a previous MN trip). We bonded over hydrangeas. Gardeners are the best!
I was surprised to hear my comment read on this video! Never expected that. I hope you got a kick out of it. Rock on with your bad self, sister. 🤘
I bought three of the hose and love them. They are lightweight,easy to move around, and easy to coil up and store.
This year in Iowa, the only water issue is: Make sure your basement sump pump is working!
Plants are fine 👍
Same in upstate NY I giggled when I saw this
Absolutely love your back steps! Your vision is amazing! Thank you for sharing your wisdom & artistic talents with us!
A question I have:
Do you ever purchase Ladybugs to help combat the pests? I live in Northern Nevada & our local nursery keeps them in stock.
Yes, an elegant and edible garden, the preying mantis agrees!! 😊 at 21:40. Lol
Love the back steps, Linda. With the brick pavers it will certainly make a grand statement in your outdoor gatherings. This was a smart choice on your part combining style & function. For a Water Hack almost anything that serves as a good purpose for the home gardener works. Having an extra-long backyard, I placed PVC pipes hidden along the flower beds and attach the water hose loosely to distribute a small trickle of water to a fruit tree way in the back. This saves steps, and all I have to do is turn on & off at the valve while I water other plants, have a cup of tea or harvest. 3-way valves work great too. 💧💧🚰
Funnily enough, your large plastic pot video was the first video of your I watched. Safe to say I was hooked after that.
Those are some great ideas in the comments, which I will try myself. Love that CUTE apron dress! Those cleome are a beautiful element in the garden. I don't pull up volunteer plants as a rule. I have a big pot of unplanted but very appreciated zinnias, as well as many surprise coleus plants. Those steps are terrific! Your husband's comment about the pots reminds me of my husband, who says similar things. Tell him the pots on the steps are an indication that you all are home now.
Zone 6a in NE OHIO, No irrigation needed here. I have only needed to water 4 times this year so far. I mulch everything with shredded leaves. We had a 28 day stretch with no rainfall earlier this summer. There are no water restrictions here, but we still like to be water wise. We use the dehumidifier water and collect rainwater for the dry spells. I also keep a lg. pot in the sink to collect water from rinsing to reuse in the garden. Cleome gets about 6 to 8ft. tall here which I let reseed along the back of the garden. It is easy to pull out anywhere it is not wanted. Everything looks beautiful, Linda!!
I LOVE everything you have done! What a huge change in such a short time. I have had that hose for 4 years and just love it! The back patio/stairs look phenomenal! Can’t wait to see potted plants and hand rails... ❤️❤️
I'm in garden zone 8 NW of Austin, TX. We are in stage 3 water restrictions, which means hand watering only. I have 5 rain barrels totaling 290 gallons which usually is enough but with the high heat and no rain the barrels are almost empty. I prioritize what gets the water e.g. any plant that is new this season. We have had so much shrub/tree loss due to ice storms. So it's imperative That I use the moisture meter and measure out the water accordingly mulch mulch mulch. I also use liquid seaweed & fish emulsion 2x month to keep those tender roots strong in this draught season.
I’ve been watering about 7/8 am and I really wanted to try and protect myself from mosquitoes and I’ve been bit a couple days now. Note to self and remind everyone else ware long pants and long sleeves or spray yourself. It’s been reported that in some areas mosquitoes are carrying malaria. About the hose my aunt gifted me one and I love it . I need two more. What I love about it is it doesn’t kink. It’s easy to wrap around the hose rack but first turn the water off and it becomes very lightweight. Love those backyard steps Linda🥰😍❤
I really enjoyed this video and its various segments, especially when you start talking about your favorite music. You and I share a love of most of the same music, but I would have to add Carly Simon and James Taylor to my list as well. I am also glad that you were asked about your apron dress because it was absolutely adorable, and I can picture you in a field of flowers wearing that. It was very appropriate that you are practically knee-deep in flowers at the end of the video. I cannot believe how rapidly your garden has matured. It is wonderful to see you sooo happy and in your element.💐
Would love for you to tour a garden that's drip irrigation free. 😊🌿 ☀️ 🌧️
I love the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and lots of piano music also!
I love the porch and steps in the backyard. I had a feeling that you would put pots on them.
I recently tried a product called hydratein, I used it as a liquid spray on our lawn and a granular in pots. I'm very surprised that it does actually reduce water needs for the lawn and potted plants. Some better than others. It lasts 3 months.
And WHERE do you buy it?
Linda, the steps are a “wow”. Thank you Stewart and Linda for another Sunday nite video for me to relax to. Stewart, can u please even get closer when Linda is pinching back a topiary, so we can see where she does it exactly .Many thanks.
My tip: I hand water after the sun goes down and before the sun comes up. I have a very small urban garden.
Love the tan jumper dress you had on while answering questions. Can you share where you got it please
❤oh Linda I just got the hose you recommended and it’s amazing and has transformed my watering time outside. Lugging my old hose around was a misery 🥵, where have you been all my steel hose! Even my doubting Thomas of a husband loves it lol. Thanks again for a GREAT GAREDN TIP!
You bet!
I bought a metal hose, not the one Linda is featuring, but bought from big box store! The plastic inside busted through the metal. I did love it the 2 weeks it lasted. Maybe I’ll have better luck with Linda’s suggestion.
Love all that you do including your new steps! With that PVC clean out it can be cut shorter and be buried under soil, gravel and or mulch. It is no big deal to do that:)
We had that done too - no biggie!
So glad to catch up. I was thinking oh I’ll go out and pick some fruit off my tree and then noticed the heat. So as I’m watering I was also listening to you mention how important fertilizing plants are. It was perfect timing. And as soon as I finished that I tackled the compost pile- just half of it. It was about 90 degrees so taking a break for the rest of today. Thank you for always offering sound advice!! ❤
Hi Linda and crew
Love your choices of music. I too, love a varied form of music... Janis Ian, Carly Simon, Celine Dion, David Cassidy, and of course Abba💕
The back steps are unique and lovely. I think you made a lot of good points about watering. I’ve made many mistakes with watering. The single best thing I’ve done this year besides mulching well, is to actually stick my finger in the dirt to see if it’s moist under the surface. I’ve been surprised at the variability. I was way overwatering before. I’m in the Pacific Northwest zone 8b, so I’m mot dealing with your heat.
I’m in zone 8a on the coast of Virginia and it is very hot. Zone 8a is hot, but you might have cooler evenings in the PNW? I have a relative in Portland Oregon and it is in the 90’s!
I have to winter sow my cleome as they do not reseed themselves in my garden. My favorites to listen to are Simon and Garfunkel, Etta James and Nat King Cole along with many of your favorites. Love you new garden and the very cute apron dress you were in today.
Here’s a piano & sax combo I think Linda might enjoy for her Social Patio happy hours as well as while working: Skinny Williams & Erwin Helfer’s album St. James Infirmary
We collect the condensation water from our air conditioner drip hose. We get as much as 15 gallons in a day!
It’s worth the extra work. 😉☀️
I got this hose per your suggestion and love it. I than told my friends and 10 of them have now purchased this hose and love it. Thanks Linda ♥️
I listened to Jennifer's program twice. You were great dear. Of course.
Praying mantis at 22:48 on pepper bush just above the gold lantana!
The steps look amazing! It will look stunning with the pots and brick. Great video!
Two giant thumbs up on the new back steps
Wow, the back steps are great !
I have learned so many good gardening tips from you ! Thank you, Linda 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Can wait to see the finished steps with your signature style touches and the railings. I esp can’t wait to see how you style the squared side. I remember you saying hydrangeas or Japanese maple. How absolutely gorgeous would a bloodgood look bellowing in the gentle breeze right outside your new windows. I definitely can’t make the big changes you are at my house but you definitely and making my creativity juices flow and help me make some changes to mine. Thank you
Water in this valley is vital. We're hitting 112 today. I use soaker hose early early am. My outside activities are outside before noon
Afternoon chores are inside with the A/C. Mediterranean life style.
Twila in the SanJoaquin Valley, California. 2 hrs E of San Francisco
Your garden is so beautiful and well maintained. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I love the roof of your house. So cool
Love the back steps! On a music note, I grew up listening to Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, John Denver, Fleetwood Mack, and I still love them. Some of rhe "rock" bands I love are Journey, Styx, Queen, Bon Jovi. Love myself some great dance too...ABBA, Madonna, etc. And I agree with you... Elton John, Billy Joel, but I'll add Backstreet Boys too, lol. I have quite a list, but I've got CDs, yes I said CDs, that I listen to all the time.😊 My music choices are a product of being born in the 70s and growing up in the 80s-90s.
Scarlett O'Hara I like your steps in the backyard very much. Very elegant.
As you might know Twelve Oak was a cotton plantation. This year I have cotton plants as ornamental plants... like them... But I should have sown them already in February instead of March. Greetings Marcus
Thank you for sharing your life in hot Alabama. The back steps look fab. Great mix of music too. Sending love ❤from Rosie O from Devon England 🤗👏🇬🇧
I absolutely love the apron jumper. Happy Sunday to you, Stewart and Leah. I’m currently enjoying some cantaloupe from our garden here in south Mississippi. Enjoy the rest of your day.