Just to be clear Jim, we your devoted followers love watching just you and holly. We don't need to watch something else. You being you and Holly being Holly is just all we need.
I love your show. Thanks so much for providing us inspiration :). We moved into our house last December and have been tackling the medium ish sized garden that was a just weedy lawn , an oversized shed and 2 mature trees. Now we have huge deep planting beds all around the sides, with room for 3 layers of plants (shed now gone!) and an island bed that is going to be the beginnings of a much larger centre planting bed with a path winding through the whole garden. The wood chip system really works well! After getting lots of plant ideas from your shows we did experimental planting this year to see what we like and what grows well. Now thinking of next year for it all to begin taking shape. You are one of the few TH-cam garden designers not obsessed extreme hardscape designs. The cottage style natural look is so much nicer. 😄
I sat on my front porch and watched (daily) my resident bunny devour a huge hosta not 4 feet from me. It was fully flushed out and midsummer. I decided to dig that hosta up at the end of the season, divide, and move the divisions behind a rabbit fence. No problems since, but rabbits definitely go for the huge mature leaves.
Hi Jim a random question from Australia, when planting peonies it's always recommended we put lots lime in the hole when planting, but I notice you don't.
I have a purple smoke tree that I just purchased that is alive but very dried out. I'm afraid to over water it, based on what you mentioned in this video. Can you explain how to safely revive it, and also in a future video do a case study on how to revive a dried out potted shrub or tree. Thanks!
When I moved to SC I didn't realize how many snakes live here. I have heard herbs like lavender and rosemary will send them away. Are there any herbs/plants that deter snakes? Love your video on Ladew. My daughter and I were members for many years.
See the Rose of Sharon question that I added on to someone else's comment about them seeding all over. Mine are sterile PW varieties. No seedlings here. But wondering if the Purple Pillar i have is leggy and somewhat floppy after rain because it's needing more sun. Wonderful, compact tall habit for a small space garden. My White Pillar is spectacular. Has been in bloom a long time with lots more to come. Thanks, Jim and Steph. Always learning something new. Safe travels!
Hi Jim & Stef, I love your garden, it inspires me. Question: I am in north Durham, NC. I have a dwarf Loropetalum that is not doing well because it’s covered by a salvia hotlips and beautiful lantana. I need to move it, when is the best time to do so? Thanks!
The patina on that bench is perfect Jim. Do you cut back your Brigadoon Hypericum at all in the late summer? I'm thinking it would have time to flush back out. We seem to have entered another dry spell here in north Georgia but the Aster have started blooming.
I know you have been amazing with categories of plants, and now I need a fast growing shade tree. I took out a gimme Bradford Pear that made my back garden shady. Now my shade plants are frying. Direct sun from noon to 6 pm-due south exposure with no protection. I wanted an edgeworthia but it fainted in the pot the first day even before planting. I'll be doing the planting so about a 7 gallon is as large as I can do in 8a Georgia clay. Thanks for your patience on a redundant question, you have probably answered a ton of times.
Question -- I'm confused about finding a place for possibly marginal plants (or any plant, for that matter). Some say plant in a protected site, or avoid afternoon sun in the south, or keep out of winter wind, or plant near the house for warmth or not near the house so it doesn't warm up early!!! That sort of thing. I have 2 plants I might be pushing it to plant in the ground - Callistemon Red Cluster and Hedychium Vanilla Ice. (I'm a plant collector of offbeat things!) Greensboro, 7b now 8a, no idea where my wind comes from but pretty good track of the sun. Thanks so much for all your great videos. I love your philosophy of the garden! (clown college design, one chance to improve, minimal intervention, etc.) I am amazed how you can point to a plant and give the genus, species and even variety names and a summary description of growth and habit. Looking forward to the new big space (are you asking for city permission to work the lot next door?).
We love visiting the Builtmore and the mature gardens there. I think a series of videos there thruout the changing seasons would be great. The same areas shot in winter, spring, summer, fall would be awesome. Did you ever consider doing something like that or are their restrictions on shooting video on the property?
Jim you mentioned a caterpillar affecting your baptisia. Can you talk about it next week? I looked in the garden tour video like you said but I wasn’t able to find it. Thanks!
**Question** Jim, I have all the stink bugs. Harlequin, leaf footed, squash bugs, etc. For the last 2 years, they have decimated my tomatoes, peppers, etc. I try not to use chemicals. I've tried to vacuum them, spray nymphs as I see them squish eggs. Nothing seems to work. By the heat of summer, I am overrun. They have damaged all my produce. Help! Sandhills NC
You mention hardwood mulch a lot, but i really like using pine bark mulch. What's the difference, and should I switch from pine bark to hardwood mulch?
Hello, I have an Osmanthus Fragrans plant and right now, I think it's in too much shade. I want to transplant it near my front porch, but I'm wondering if it'll be too much sun there. I'm in zone 8a in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It will get sun from noon until 5 PM. The plant is 4 years old and it's never flowered. Thank you so much for your help, :)
Thanks Jim. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I was wondering about Crepe Myrtles. I have my first crepe myrtle. Zone 7a/7b. They do well in my area, looking around the neighborhood. What is the best practice for creating multi trunk growth?? I planted it this year. About 4 ft tall at the moment. It is a single trunk with no sucker's currently. Thanks, Tom
QUESTION: So this fall, I will be attempting to transplant some shrubs I planted along my foundation 8 years ago. Im a 52 year old female. I'm just wondering, in your experience, if you know which of these, if any, would be difficult to dig up, due to deep roots, or some other issue. I know you can't guarantee survival of transplant, I am just asking about the difficulty of digging up, since some shrubs are reaaallly hard to dig up, and ithers are easy. My shrubs are : elaeagnus pungens maculata, (just one single shrub, not a thicket, (im aware of the thorns), and several viburnums: viburnum judii; viburnum burkwoodii mohawk; viburnum carlessii spice girl; viburnum carlessii diana; and also a Philadelphus belle etoile; and sonic bloom weigela. Are any of these shrubs hard to dig up? They're all 8 years old and i decided I would rather have all these along my perimeter rather than on my foundation. Im just intimidated that I will start digging and roots will be down 6 miles. Im ok with the transplant care, just not so confident in the digging them up part. What do you think? I know I could just saw them off at the base and kill them and buy new shrubs, but i saw you dig up the snow joey viburnum, and so I would prefer to keep them if possible. Did the snow joey die or is it doing ok or do you not have contact with the person you gave them to? Thank you, I appreciate your help, also, in case it's relevant, im in z7a, near Knoxville TN.
I’d like to move my goshiki Osmanthus from a container to my garden, what would be the best steps? I notice that you sometimes tip prune to give the roots a chance, would this be appropriate here? I’m in Ireland (zone 9) and I have decent, slightly acidic, clay soil. It’s their 2nd season and they look great so I don’t want to do it wrong🤔😊 thank you!
Jim, Steph, On pH/hardness--do you know if cement or hypertufa planters will leach alkalinity into the soil used to plant in it, thus affecting the plant(s) w/in? Thank you. 😊
New Question: I’ve harvested some seed from a few of my dead echinacea flowers. Can I see directly into the ground now? Or should I store? Been reading about cold stratification - is that necessary too? Thank you!
Since you mentioned Rose of Sharon again, I would love to get your opinion on whether it is a problematic spreader or not. I have done a lot of research but I’m still not sure if it will be ‘safe’ to plant in my Charlotte, NC garden.
The old fashioned, straight species, sends up 100s of seedlings in my north Georgia yard. Some are pink, the large parent plant is white. The cultivars won't seed like that. I'm leaving mine because the hummingbirds love it and I'm letting a few seedlings grow up. I've got a pretty casual yard though and count on free plants lol
I once bring home two seedlings from a pink one, they both came out white , now am trying to get rid of one little seedlings are all over the place, I have another newer version pink it doesn't produce much seedlings, just two
Question for next week: about Rose of Sharon. I've noticed other comments on today's comment stream. Two of my Rose of Sharons are the Proven Winners pillar variety. Fantastic plants. Totally sterile, no seedlings. I have one in a bit too much shade, I'm guessing. With the big rain from hurricane Debby, It really flopped and part of it still is except where I've tied it together. Would the stems be stronger if I cut it back more in late winter? I always do a small prune, But would that strengthen the lower branches more? Thanks so much! Really enjoy all of your information and learn so much! Safe travels.
You mentioned that you were not against planting carex this time of year- as opposed to grasses. I have carex blanda a.k.a. common wood sedge in 3” pots. I have successfully grown the plant from bare root in the past- as well has transplanted mature plants- in the spring. I have also overwintered it in pots. Do you feel that planting the potted plants now- instead of overwintering them in pots for spring planting- is the better strategy?
Question ok I’m going to do exactly what you outlined. I’m going to get truckloads of compost delivered, cover up my lawn, and then woodchips on top. I will coordinate having my trees trimmed and taken down, so I can use my own chips. When would you recommend I begin this process? Compost down in fall or spring? Woodchips on top after sitting for 6 months?
If you had to replace your elderly redbud tree with another, would you plant another straight species there or one of the newer cultivars, hearts a'fire, carolina sweetheart, lavender twist, etc.?
Jim, i need your advice. I planted a little devil ninebark last year and a deer sampled the branch tips. This year, it did not produce any new shoots, only lateral branches where the deer nibbled. Is there anything i can do to get this back on track to grow properly next year? I have moved it to a more protected spot and have done no pruning on it myself. Will it just take time?
Good morning from 9b Greenwell Springs, LA. I’ve heard you talk about shading the roots of bigger plants/shrubs with underplantings and have started to do this more in my own landscape. Curious, do you think evergreen plants are better for the under planting part or something that goes back into the ground for dormancy for part of the year? I’m sure it varies from plant to plant but was curious what your take on it might be. Thanks as always for making these great videos✨
Donna here, I want to put a ground cover in my ditch so I don't have to mow. The bottom usually stays wet, so we can't mow. I was thinking about ajuga, but the ditch is in full sun all day. Is there a ground cover that likes full sun and wet(ish) conditions?
We have two small maples about 6-7 ft. maybe a Tartarian and a Norway and they both have at least 3-4 leaders. Should we cut some off and leave just one or is that not necessary?
Hi Jim, Steph for the great videos and info. What plant would you suggest for shady areas, that spend a bit of time 'seasonally wet'. The area is under the shade of mature Willow Oaks, Pines, and American Beech trees. We currently have a few Marvel Mahonias that seem to be doing 'just okay', We are in Greensboro, NC zone is 8A officially but we have always tracked 1/2 a zone lower where we live. (so 7B) Plants for the area do not have to flower, are 3-4 ' tall, and as wide as they want to get to cover the ground, but need them to be able to take the wet during those seasonal wet winters, and occasional downpours we get with thunderstorms.. Thanks again for your knowledge and the easy way you explain gardening!
@@katiekane5247 we have Leucothoe in a wettish (seasonally) area in our backyard and yes that's a GREAT suggestion! thanks. Spigillia (indian pinks) are great too, we have 3 young plants in our back yard (coming into another bloom now) We ae looking for more evergreen items, since its the front yard). Red Lobelia is also great for those situations, but also a perennial that disappears! great suggestion Katie Thanks!
Hi Jim. Great to see Holly not panting 😂 Here's my question. I've got a slope under pine trees. I'm looking for a quick growing evergreen ground cover to keep out the weeds. I've got a vinca major in a container. Would it be terrible to plant it in the ground? I know it's invasive, but I like how it looks and I know it'll grow fast. What do you think? I'm in Atlanta, GA.
I have an established oak leaf hydrangea in Raleigh, NC. It’s been happy and healthy for seven years. But after tons of rain from tropical storm Debbie, leaves all wilted. Should I give it some time to recover or should I give up on it?
Hi Jim and Stephanie! Love your channel, am learning a lot, and appreciate all the work you guys do to keep the videos coming. Question: I have a 4 foot fence and would like to do an espalier. Everything I'm finding is about fruit trees, which I don't want to deal with. Any suggestions for other plants that are good for this technique? I have areas of fencing in both full sun, partial sun, and mostly shade. Zone 7, mountain of NC. Thanks!!
What would you do to correct this issue? I have 3 White Wedding 🤍🤍🤍Hydranges on a slope and they are probably 4-5’ tall 3rd season … from all the heavy rain we had in July they were in full bloom and they have completely bent over the stems are all bent even from the base of them now they are growing that way … how can I fix them? do I need to cut it all back for the limbs to straighten back upright or try to get some sort of supports . They are huge like 4’ - 4’ 7B NW AL THANKS!!!!
You talked about winter sun scorch but what do I do about summer sun scorch? I'm in zone 9 in southwestern France and this August has been dry. My cryptomerias, pittosporums and even a juniper are scorched on the sides facing west. They were all planted a year ago and the garden doesn't have much shade yet. Do I leave them or try to cut them off once the weather cools off and we get more rain?
I have two encore azelias between two native redbuds and a sweetbay magnolia. They have been on the ground for three years, and they are not growing, and we are getting a few flowers. Do you think they are not getting enough nutrients or water? Would it be better if I moved them?
Q: I planted a beautyberry (Amer. calicarpa) purchased at a native plant sale. It was from a rooted cutting, 18' tall, just one stalk w/ several branches. Its grown to 30"' flowered and berried so, all is well. My q is, should i cut that single stalk down in late winter to encourage more stalks, or will new stalks emerge in spring without cutting plant back? Zone 8b/9a
My beautyberry produces new branches without me pruning it. I only pruned it later after I found out that it blooms on new growth. The branches come from the crown. I have cut mine down to the ground and it always produces new branches.
@@MourningDove-bn4dkthere's a planting of them in a large roadside entrance that's pruned unmercifully near me. The purple in late summer is a knockout! I like the wispy look myself but might get radical with mine this year
???? When is the best time/method for moving cordyline? I’m in zone 8a/Charleston SC. Another question: I planted bee balm and obedient plants last year. They have yet to flower. They are growing well, but no flowers. Morning shade/afternoon sun. Do I need to give them another summer?
I bought a Fairytale Bride Hydrangea that I plan on keeping in a pot. It’s listed as zone 6-9. I live in WV zone 6b 7a. Rumor has it that we’ll have a lot of snow this winter. Any suggestions for keeping it from dying?
Another great video, Jim and Steph! I bought a small compact Buford Holly a few years ago with red berries. It is thriving, healthy, but has never had berries again. I read they need a male and female to produce berries, but how do I know which one I have? The tag doesn’t state male or female!
@@rosenbln i wanted a male for a different type of holly and actually found a seller on amazon. I hadn't bought plants off Amazon before so i was expecting a tiny plant but it was actually the 3gal size like you would find in home Depot. Very full and healthy. You have to google what is the male pollinator for burford holly, in my case, for a cina princess holly, it was called china boy. If im not mistaken, I think burford may also be a Chinese holly, but do a google search to be sure the specific name for the specific male for the burfords. May or may not be china boy. If it's china boy, let me know, and I will send you the link of my Amazon seller i used.
@@rosenbln actually, I was curious so i did a search, and it says burford are actually self-fertile and has both male and female flowers, so you actually don't need a separate male. Therefore, there's a different reason it's not flowering. Generally, that means it needs more sun, or if it's in plenty of sun, you need a bloom booster fertilizer. Miracle gro has a bloom booster one. Also, if your trimming it a lot, you might be losing buds that way.
@@rosenbln i was curious and googled what your pollinator would be and it says burgord is self pollinating, so you actually don't need a male after all. That means you either need more sun, more water, or more fertilizer. Miracle gro has a fertilizer called bloom booster.
****HELP!**** I think I used the wrong type of pine bark in my planting mixture (50/50 pine bark and compost with native clay soil). I used Norfleet Pine Bark and Fine MULCH, which I don't believe is composted. What can I do to correct this mistake? The shrubs I planted in early July are doing ok (alive but not thriving), but the Loropetalum lost their purple color quickly, and the dystilium has some brown leaves. Do need to dig them up and replant with the correct pine mulch? I live in zone 7b.
Tags have become so generic, they're almost useless. I'm always seeing plants sold as perennials that will not perform as such in my area. Better nurseries charge more but tend to be more honest.
Except cardinals plants, hardy hibiscus, joe pye weed, astilbe, itea, Clethra, papyrus, acorus. But it is true, most plants do like well draining soil.
Lucifer Montbretia plants rabbit and deer resistant and poisonous, but rabbit still eat my lucifer plant, half of it, do you thing my lucifer can survive ?
I have Jap Barberry/tall Nandina (heavenly bamboo) mix as a hedge row against our white, modern farmhouse home. Bed faces W/NW. FULL, intense, afternoon sun. Zone 8a, west TN. I want them all GONE. Very ugly. Nandinas grow tall; invading knockout roses, right up the middle. What would be a pretty, calm, tame row of shrubs to replace this with? *OR* would it be good to plant crops there? TiA 💚
I think you need a t-shirt that say "okay, that's enough words" in your merch. It cracks me up every time!
😂
and "let's see oh kay"
Just to be clear Jim, we your devoted followers love watching just you and holly. We don't need to watch something else.
You being you and Holly being Holly is just all we need.
I second this.
I love the garden space in this video! The stone patio, bench, hedge and tall greenery behind. Stunning! 🌼🐝
Super excited 🤗to hear about the potential native perennial garden in the small city lot - I’m happy to see the growing trend of interest in natives
Thank you for answering my question! Getting my hostas in the ground this weekend!
Steph,
The ratatouille recipe looks yummy! 😋
And so easy. Greatfor end of season vegetables!
So glad you got to the High line and other NY gardens. Looking forward to those videos 👍
I love your show. Thanks so much for providing us inspiration :). We moved into our house last December and have been tackling the medium ish sized garden that was a just weedy lawn , an oversized shed and 2 mature trees. Now we have huge deep planting beds all around the sides, with room for 3 layers of plants (shed now gone!) and an island bed that is going to be the beginnings of a much larger centre planting bed with a path winding through the whole garden. The wood chip system really works well! After getting lots of plant ideas from your shows we did experimental planting this year to see what we like and what grows well. Now thinking of next year for it all to begin taking shape. You are one of the few TH-cam garden designers not obsessed extreme hardscape designs. The cottage style natural look is so much nicer. 😄
Just adding the obligatory comment to help the algorithm. Great episode as always.
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 what a great trip!
Holly looks really exhausted, Boss….Snug her and let her go…maybe you and Steph take a few weeks off..It’s going to be a beautiful fall..👍
What a beautiful space you were in! Just gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing you develop that new larger garden.
A very helpful Q and A, Thanks a lot Jim
Hello, have fun gardening. 🌻 🌻 🌻.
Thanks Jim and Stephany! Enjoy the rest of your trip
Thank you for putting the Weekly Planner videos in the right order - it’s the little things ;-)😂
I sat on my front porch and watched (daily) my resident bunny devour a huge hosta not 4 feet from me. It was fully flushed out and midsummer. I decided to dig that hosta up at the end of the season, divide, and move the divisions behind a rabbit fence. No problems since, but rabbits definitely go for the huge mature leaves.
Hi Jim a random question from Australia, when planting peonies it's always recommended we put lots lime in the hole when planting, but I notice you don't.
Hi Jim. 58 sounds nice. Huggicates!😊
I have a purple smoke tree that I just purchased that is alive but very dried out. I'm afraid to over water it, based on what you mentioned in this video. Can you explain how to safely revive it, and also in a future video do a case study on how to revive a dried out potted shrub or tree. Thanks!
When I moved to SC I didn't realize how many snakes live here. I have heard herbs like lavender and rosemary will send them away. Are there any herbs/plants that deter snakes? Love your video on Ladew. My daughter and I were members for many years.
I think you might be out of “Holly” tee shirts. I was looking for it this afternoon. 🙂
On the website. Horttube.com you should be able to find them. Thank you!
I would buy it!
See the Rose of Sharon question that I added on to someone else's comment about them seeding all over. Mine are sterile PW varieties. No seedlings here. But wondering if the Purple Pillar i have is leggy and somewhat floppy after rain because it's needing more sun. Wonderful, compact tall habit for a small space garden. My White Pillar is spectacular. Has been in bloom a long time with lots more to come. Thanks, Jim and Steph. Always learning something new. Safe travels!
20:20 Wow, amazing insight. Thanks, Jim
Hi Jim & Stef, I love your garden, it inspires me. Question: I am in north Durham, NC. I have a dwarf Loropetalum that is not doing well because it’s covered by a salvia hotlips and beautiful lantana. I need to move it, when is the best time to do so? Thanks!
The patina on that bench is perfect Jim. Do you cut back your Brigadoon Hypericum at all in the late summer? I'm thinking it would have time to flush back out. We seem to have entered another dry spell here in north Georgia but the Aster have started blooming.
I know you have been amazing with categories of plants, and now I need a fast growing shade tree. I took out a gimme Bradford Pear that made my back garden shady. Now my shade plants are frying. Direct sun from noon to 6 pm-due south exposure with no protection. I wanted an edgeworthia but it fainted in the pot the first day even before planting. I'll be doing the planting so about a 7 gallon is as large as I can do in 8a Georgia clay. Thanks for your patience on a redundant question, you have probably answered a ton of times.
Thank you Jim. 🌺💚🙃
Question -- I'm confused about finding a place for possibly marginal plants (or any plant, for that matter). Some say plant in a protected site, or avoid afternoon sun in the south, or keep out of winter wind, or plant near the house for warmth or not near the house so it doesn't warm up early!!! That sort of thing.
I have 2 plants I might be pushing it to plant in the ground - Callistemon Red Cluster and Hedychium Vanilla Ice. (I'm a plant collector of offbeat things!) Greensboro, 7b now 8a, no idea where my wind comes from but pretty good track of the sun.
Thanks so much for all your great videos. I love your philosophy of the garden! (clown college design, one chance to improve, minimal intervention, etc.) I am amazed how you can point to a plant and give the genus, species and even variety names and a summary description of growth and habit. Looking forward to the new big space (are you asking for city permission to work the lot next door?).
Yay! Happy Sunday! 🌹
Gorgeous garden to film your q&a in!! Steph's sister?
good girl, holly 💗
We love visiting the Builtmore and the mature gardens there. I think a series of videos there thruout the changing seasons would be great. The same areas shot in winter, spring, summer, fall would be awesome. Did you ever consider doing something like that or are their restrictions on shooting video on the property?
Jim you mentioned a caterpillar affecting your baptisia. Can you talk about it next week? I looked in the garden tour video like you said but I wasn’t able to find it. Thanks!
Lots of information to mull over.
**Question** Jim, I have all the stink bugs. Harlequin, leaf footed, squash bugs, etc. For the last 2 years, they have decimated my tomatoes, peppers, etc. I try not to use chemicals. I've tried to vacuum them, spray nymphs as I see them squish eggs. Nothing seems to work. By the heat of summer, I am overrun. They have damaged all my produce. Help! Sandhills NC
You mention hardwood mulch a lot, but i really like using pine bark mulch. What's the difference, and should I switch from pine bark to hardwood mulch?
Hello, I have an Osmanthus Fragrans plant and right now, I think it's in too much shade. I want to transplant it near my front porch, but I'm wondering if it'll be too much sun there. I'm in zone 8a in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It will get sun from noon until 5 PM. The plant is 4 years old and it's never flowered.
Thank you so much for your help,
:)
Thanks Jim. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
I was wondering about Crepe Myrtles.
I have my first crepe myrtle. Zone 7a/7b. They do well in my area, looking around the neighborhood.
What is the best practice for creating multi trunk growth??
I planted it this year. About 4 ft tall at the moment. It is a single trunk with no sucker's currently.
Thanks, Tom
QUESTION: So this fall, I will be attempting to transplant some shrubs I planted along my foundation 8 years ago. Im a 52 year old female. I'm just wondering, in your experience, if you know which of these, if any, would be difficult to dig up, due to deep roots, or some other issue. I know you can't guarantee survival of transplant, I am just asking about the difficulty of digging up, since some shrubs are reaaallly hard to dig up, and ithers are easy. My shrubs are : elaeagnus pungens maculata, (just one single shrub, not a thicket, (im aware of the thorns), and several viburnums: viburnum judii; viburnum burkwoodii mohawk; viburnum carlessii spice girl; viburnum carlessii diana; and also a Philadelphus belle etoile; and sonic bloom weigela. Are any of these shrubs hard to dig up? They're all 8 years old and i decided I would rather have all these along my perimeter rather than on my foundation. Im just intimidated that I will start digging and roots will be down 6 miles. Im ok with the transplant care, just not so confident in the digging them up part. What do you think? I know I could just saw them off at the base and kill them and buy new shrubs, but i saw you dig up the snow joey viburnum, and so I would prefer to keep them if possible. Did the snow joey die or is it doing ok or do you not have contact with the person you gave them to? Thank you, I appreciate your help, also, in case it's relevant, im in z7a, near Knoxville TN.
I’d like to move my goshiki Osmanthus from a container to my garden, what would be the best steps? I notice that you sometimes tip prune to give the roots a chance, would this be appropriate here? I’m in Ireland (zone 9) and I have decent, slightly acidic, clay soil. It’s their 2nd season and they look great so I don’t want to do it wrong🤔😊 thank you!
Jim, Steph,
On pH/hardness--do you know if cement or hypertufa planters will leach alkalinity into the soil used to plant in it, thus affecting the plant(s) w/in?
Thank you. 😊
New Question:
I’ve harvested some seed from a few of my dead echinacea flowers. Can I see directly into the ground now? Or should I store?
Been reading about cold stratification - is that necessary too? Thank you!
Since you mentioned Rose of Sharon again, I would love to get your opinion on whether it is a problematic spreader or not. I have done a lot of research but I’m still not sure if it will be ‘safe’ to plant in my Charlotte, NC garden.
The old fashioned, straight species, sends up 100s of seedlings in my north Georgia yard. Some are pink, the large parent plant is white. The cultivars won't seed like that. I'm leaving mine because the hummingbirds love it and I'm letting a few seedlings grow up. I've got a pretty casual yard though and count on free plants lol
I once bring home two seedlings from a pink one, they both came out white , now am trying to get rid of one little seedlings are all over the place, I have another newer version pink it doesn't produce much seedlings, just two
Question for next week: about Rose of Sharon. I've noticed other comments on today's comment stream. Two of my Rose of Sharons are the Proven Winners pillar variety. Fantastic plants. Totally sterile, no seedlings. I have one in a bit too much shade, I'm guessing. With the big rain from hurricane Debby, It really flopped and part of it still is except where I've tied it together. Would the stems be stronger if I cut it back more in late winter? I always do a small prune, But would that strengthen the lower branches more? Thanks so much! Really enjoy all of your information and learn so much! Safe travels.
You mentioned that you were not against planting carex this time of year- as opposed to grasses. I have carex blanda a.k.a. common wood sedge in 3” pots. I have successfully grown the plant from bare root in the past- as well has transplanted mature plants- in the spring. I have also overwintered it in pots. Do you feel that planting the potted plants now- instead of overwintering them in pots for spring planting- is the better strategy?
Question ok I’m going to do exactly what you outlined. I’m going to get truckloads of compost delivered, cover up my lawn, and then woodchips on top. I will coordinate having my trees trimmed and taken down, so I can use my own chips. When would you recommend I begin this process? Compost down in fall or spring? Woodchips on top after sitting for 6 months?
Can I plant Southern Star illicium now or should I wait for spring? I’m in Chapel Hill, on the east side of town near 15/501 and 40.
If you had to replace your elderly redbud tree with another, would you plant another straight species there or one of the newer cultivars, hearts a'fire, carolina sweetheart, lavender twist, etc.?
Jim, i need your advice. I planted a little devil ninebark last year and a deer sampled the branch tips. This year, it did not produce any new shoots, only lateral branches where the deer nibbled. Is there anything i can do to get this back on track to grow properly next year? I have moved it to a more protected spot and have done no pruning on it myself. Will it just take time?
Good morning from 9b Greenwell Springs, LA. I’ve heard you talk about shading the roots of bigger plants/shrubs with underplantings and have started to do this more in my own landscape. Curious, do you think evergreen plants are better for the under planting part or something that goes back into the ground for dormancy for part of the year? I’m sure it varies from plant to plant but was curious what your take on it might be. Thanks as always for making these great videos✨
Donna here, I want to put a ground cover in my ditch so I don't have to mow. The bottom usually stays wet, so we can't mow. I was thinking about ajuga, but the ditch is in full sun all day. Is there a ground cover that likes full sun and wet(ish) conditions?
We have two small maples about 6-7 ft. maybe a Tartarian and a Norway and they both have at least 3-4 leaders. Should we cut some off and leave just one or is that not necessary?
I am in zone 8a, central Arkansas. How do you suggest I over winter my potted hydrangea, endless summer?
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Hi Jim, Steph for the great videos and info. What plant would you suggest for shady areas, that spend a bit of time 'seasonally wet'.
The area is under the shade of mature Willow Oaks, Pines, and American Beech trees. We currently have a few Marvel Mahonias that seem to be doing 'just okay', We are in Greensboro, NC zone is 8A officially but we have always tracked 1/2 a zone lower where we live. (so 7B) Plants for the area do not have to flower, are 3-4 ' tall, and as wide as they want to get to cover the ground, but need them to be able to take the wet during those seasonal wet winters, and occasional downpours we get with thunderstorms.. Thanks again for your knowledge and the easy way you explain gardening!
Leucothoe, Indian Pinks, Red Lobelia, come to mind
@@katiekane5247 we have Leucothoe in a wettish (seasonally) area in our backyard and yes that's a GREAT suggestion! thanks. Spigillia (indian pinks) are great too, we have 3 young plants in our back yard (coming into another bloom now) We ae looking for more evergreen items, since its the front yard). Red Lobelia is also great for those situations, but also a perennial that disappears! great suggestion Katie Thanks!
Hi Jim. Great to see Holly not panting 😂
Here's my question. I've got a slope under pine trees. I'm looking for a quick growing evergreen ground cover to keep out the weeds. I've got a vinca major in a container. Would it be terrible to plant it in the ground? I know it's invasive, but I like how it looks and I know it'll grow fast. What do you think? I'm in Atlanta, GA.
You didn't say sun or shade area. Don't release the vinca! It will strangle every native plant if it's happy.
I have an established oak leaf hydrangea in Raleigh, NC. It’s been happy and healthy for seven years. But after tons of rain from tropical storm Debbie, leaves all wilted. Should I give it some time to recover or should I give up on it?
Hi Jim and Stephanie! Love your channel, am learning a lot, and appreciate all the work you guys do to keep the videos coming. Question: I have a 4 foot fence and would like to do an espalier. Everything I'm finding is about fruit trees, which I don't want to deal with. Any suggestions for other plants that are good for this technique? I have areas of fencing in both full sun, partial sun, and mostly shade. Zone 7, mountain of NC. Thanks!!
I've seen Camellias done in that fashion, also Magnolia
I’ve seen Hornbeam done! Very pretty green leaves - like what is the trimmed shrub behind Jim in the video?
Zone 8a Milton Florida, can I cram several dailies in a large tarocott pot with success? Front porch situation.
I am planning to redesign my flower bed. When is the best time to move my hellebores and redbud? Lexington NC - Zone 8a
What would you do to correct this issue? I have 3 White Wedding 🤍🤍🤍Hydranges on a slope and they are probably 4-5’ tall 3rd season … from all the heavy rain we had in July they were in full bloom and they have completely bent over the stems are all bent even from the base of them now they are growing that way … how can I fix them? do I need to cut it all back for the limbs to straighten back upright or try to get some sort of supports . They are huge like 4’ - 4’ 7B NW AL THANKS!!!!
Me too , my limelights are doing that after all the storms rolling through here in N GA!
You talked about winter sun scorch but what do I do about summer sun scorch? I'm in zone 9 in southwestern France and this August has been dry. My cryptomerias, pittosporums and even a juniper are scorched on the sides facing west. They were all planted a year ago and the garden doesn't have much shade yet. Do I leave them or try to cut them off once the weather cools off and we get more rain?
I have two encore azelias between two native redbuds and a sweetbay magnolia. They have been on the ground for three years, and they are not growing, and we are getting a few flowers. Do you think they are not getting enough nutrients or water? Would it be better if I moved them?
Q: I planted a beautyberry (Amer. calicarpa) purchased at a native plant sale. It was from a rooted cutting, 18' tall, just one stalk w/ several branches. Its grown to 30"' flowered and berried so, all is well. My q is, should i cut that single stalk down in late winter to encourage more stalks, or will new stalks emerge in spring without cutting plant back? Zone 8b/9a
My beautyberry produces new branches without me pruning it. I only pruned it later after I found out that it blooms on new growth. The branches come from the crown. I have cut mine down to the ground and it always produces new branches.
@@MourningDove-bn4dkthere's a planting of them in a large roadside entrance that's pruned unmercifully near me. The purple in late summer is a knockout! I like the wispy look myself but might get radical with mine this year
???? When is the best time/method for moving cordyline? I’m in zone 8a/Charleston SC.
Another question: I planted bee balm and obedient plants last year. They have yet to flower. They are growing well, but no flowers. Morning shade/afternoon sun. Do I need to give them another summer?
Yes, some perennial need a full season to expend energy on flowers. Some gardeners don't let first year perennials flower to encourage root growth.
Are spider webs on plants a problem? Specifically, conifers?
I bought a Fairytale Bride Hydrangea that I plan on keeping in a pot. It’s listed as zone 6-9. I live in WV zone 6b 7a. Rumor has it that we’ll have a lot of snow this winter. Any suggestions for keeping it from dying?
Bring it in to the garage during periods when it will go below 34F or so. Then bring it back out when it is above that temp.
Another great video, Jim and Steph! I bought a small compact Buford Holly a few years ago with red berries. It is thriving, healthy, but has never had berries again. I read they need a male and female to produce berries, but how do I know which one I have? The tag doesn’t state male or female!
You have a female. Males don't have berries.
@@missjenniferd1Thank you, that makes sense!😂 Now how do I get a male?
@@rosenbln i wanted a male for a different type of holly and actually found a seller on amazon. I hadn't bought plants off Amazon before so i was expecting a tiny plant but it was actually the 3gal size like you would find in home Depot. Very full and healthy. You have to google what is the male pollinator for burford holly, in my case, for a cina princess holly, it was called china boy. If im not mistaken, I think burford may also be a Chinese holly, but do a google search to be sure the specific name for the specific male for the burfords. May or may not be china boy. If it's china boy, let me know, and I will send you the link of my Amazon seller i used.
@@rosenbln actually, I was curious so i did a search, and it says burford are actually self-fertile and has both male and female flowers, so you actually don't need a separate male. Therefore, there's a different reason it's not flowering. Generally, that means it needs more sun, or if it's in plenty of sun, you need a bloom booster fertilizer. Miracle gro has a bloom booster one. Also, if your trimming it a lot, you might be losing buds that way.
@@rosenbln i was curious and googled what your pollinator would be and it says burgord is self pollinating, so you actually don't need a male after all. That means you either need more sun, more water, or more fertilizer. Miracle gro has a fertilizer called bloom booster.
****HELP!**** I think I used the wrong type of pine bark in my planting mixture (50/50 pine bark and compost with native clay soil). I used Norfleet Pine Bark and Fine MULCH, which I don't believe is composted. What can I do to correct this mistake? The shrubs I planted in early July are doing ok (alive but not thriving), but the Loropetalum lost their purple color quickly, and the dystilium has some brown leaves. Do need to dig them up and replant with the correct pine mulch? I live in zone 7b.
Everything says “well drained soil.” Even hostas lol.
Tags have become so generic, they're almost useless. I'm always seeing plants sold as perennials that will not perform as such in my area. Better nurseries charge more but tend to be more honest.
Except cardinals plants, hardy hibiscus, joe pye weed, astilbe, itea, Clethra, papyrus, acorus. But it is true, most plants do like well draining soil.
Lucifer Montbretia plants rabbit and deer resistant and poisonous, but rabbit still eat my lucifer plant, half of it, do you thing my lucifer can survive ?
I have Jap Barberry/tall Nandina (heavenly bamboo) mix as a hedge row against our white, modern farmhouse home. Bed faces W/NW. FULL, intense, afternoon sun. Zone 8a, west TN. I want them all GONE. Very ugly. Nandinas grow tall; invading knockout roses, right up the middle. What would be a pretty, calm, tame row of shrubs to replace this with? *OR* would it be good to plant crops there? TiA 💚