So glad I found you! I just started documenting my gardening journey in coastal North Carolina. I can’t wait to dive into your videos! Let’s be flower friends!
Hi Michelle, I was so stunned by the beauty of my Jacobs Ladder , Stairway to Heaven planted last year! The flowers totally illuminated my dry shade garden!Similarly, I’m realizing with the foliage of Brunnera and heucharas plants (especially the lime coloured) add so much ‘flow’ to my once boring garden. I have now added Chantilly Lace to my list as I have a huge basswood tree. I I keep on adding Hellebores to my gardens as they provide such beauty as the snow is melting ! 🥰🌸🇨🇦
You are a fantastic teacher!! As an instructor whose goal is to always better my teaching, I am really impressed by your art. Thank you for your videos and sharing your art with us. ❤
Hi Michelle, you're amazing! Thank you for all your hard work and enthusiasm. I love watching your videos and your garden is so beautiful. Take care and lots of love, XX 💖
Thank you Michelle. I ordered 8 Goatsbeard from Proven Winners this Spring. I had never ordered plants by mail order before, but they are all doing great!
Michelle, you have an amazing hosta garden. I have one too that's underneath a mature red maple tree. You gave me a wonderful tip last year, when you said that to plant one around the roots, add compost and then plant it up a little and apply the compost around the top roots. It has worked like a charm! I appreciate your help and inspiration! Always love your posts! SE Pennsylvania
I’m so glad I have stumbled upon this video! I just bought my first house and it’s in a wooded lot, I probably have 15-20 trees total so a lot of shade! I planted some hostas and to no surprise the deer have eaten them so now I am trying to find solutions. Great suggestions and you are very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing!
Hello Michelle....my first time seeing you....wow! So much information....I need it all. Thank you. I enjoyed your informative video. I am looking forward to more videos! 🙋
Man, what a wealth of knowledge you are! I learn something every time👍 I planted about 15 Pachadandra last year as a ground cover, I had had it years ago and knew how beautiful it is in mass but was living in a higher zone. I thought I would loose them as we went down to -38 on and off for a couple weeks. They didn’t just survive they thrived… and stayed mostly green!! I’ve always loved that plant and am so surprised it doesn’t get used more. Thanks Michelle, Brenda🇨🇦
Great video. Last year I added 2 Jack Frost Brunneras and I was so pleased to see the blue flowers this spring. The plant by itself looks amazing but the flowers just add so much more. After watching this video, I think I may have a few more plants to add to my wish list. Thanks again.
Oh yeah, also, we grow sweet woodruff in dry shade beneath three mature spruce trees. Smells heavenly after the rain, spreads easily, great for weed suppression, and flowers.
I moved my spiderwort from a full sun area to full shade underneath a mature mulberry tree ringing right around the trunk. They are sooooo much happier now. They struggled so much in full sun, and they are 2' tall and full of blooms most of the day now. I have white and a light purple to white varigation moved, still need to move the dark purple ones.
I really like you. You are very, very knowledgeable. I have experience with some of the plants you discuss. You are right on the money about the ones I have experience with. This makes me trust what you say about the ones I don't know about.
I’ve had some trouble with coral bells with the problem you talked about with rising out of the ground in the winter. I will try them again with your suggestions. Thanks so much for these videos, they are really helpful.
Fabulous video. Lots of information. Thank you so much for adding in the zones. I’m 4-3 but it’s so hot and dry on the south side of my property that I’m thinking of trying a few zone 5-6 next year. Have over an acre of solid trees in the back. Tired of looking at it.😁 Subscribed. And your viewers comments will keep me coming back to read their great content.❤️🇨🇦
Good to see hellebore make the list. Im not aware of many evergreen flowering shrubs that thrive in full shade. It's the holy grail of foundational plants in shady spots. It's the one plant that constantly surprises me.
I just found your channel yesterday. I love it and subscribed. I love your hosta garden, and I love hostas, but we have a lot of deer and rabbits here. I love them too but my hosta leaves are always eaten!!
Be careful with that one...for me that one is a thug and freely takes over. It is interesting to see how different plants work differently in different regions.
Also known as Goutweed. Classed as invasive here in southern Ontario. So hard to control there is even a support group for it on internet. I am a member of an on line garden group and many members have been trying to get rid of this plant for years. Me too, and mine are from the neighbours garden. Whatever, do not let them flower and seed.
Pulmonaria Trevi Fountain is a lovely plant. The other day I was working in one of my clients' gardens. Her neighbor had a HUGE bleeding heart on the west side of his yard, smack up against a stone wall, surrounded by rock mulch! CRAZY! Great info. Thank you. ❤
Haha, we have wild goats beard that is so invasive. It’s beautiful when in bloom, but very invasive. Grows on the roadside everywhere in southeast Alaska.
Hi Michelle, love your show. I have 4 huge maples on my 5000 sqft property and lawn isn’t the best of options, you inspire me to do this. PS: has anyone ever told you how much you look and sound like Brenda Vaccaro?, she’s my favourite!❤️
I have 3 hostas I planted last Spring. Over winter they were gone. However, this year my goodness they doubled in size. In addition I have a Heuchera growing among it. I love the color contrasts. Looking to put a fern as well but now that I know they spread, I won't put it in the ground but in pots.
Hey Michelle, I also live in northern Illinois. You and I have the same taste in plants. I have ALL the same plants on this video. I also have a woodland garden. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤
Just planted (5) caramel yesterday!😊. My favorite heuchera variety. Lots of morning light, moist soil, forest pansy and blue endless summer, and cephalotaxus fastigiata for friends. Front entrance bed. Looks great!❤
Thanks so much, Michele for all these shade plants and the info on them! I remember having a tree line area that was barren underneath. Wish I would’ve known about your suggestion with using the pachysandra. So enjoy all you teach us! Happy Gardening 🧑🌾
I have good luck with big root geraniums in my shade garden they are a good ground cover and they have pretty foliage and a pretty pink flower in spring.
I absolutely LOVE your videos!! I'm in 8a, W. TN, and all your info is still aoplicable to me. I appreciate that. Please, oh please say, "native" or "imported" on ea. one. I'm having to look up every one. Or, say, "exotic", if that sounds nicer. Better yet, say which country ea. plant is native to. Thank You for all your wonderful, valuable info! I didn't know this abt deer teeth!! New gardener. Citygirl, turned country. 🌻
Great video! I love brunnera and lady’s mantle too, Michelle. Need to try lungwort. I did not know the 3 ways ferns reproduce, told you I always learn something!
Good info! Here in southern Illinois, outside of Edwardsville, same plants just bloom a bit earlier for us. We’ve only seen one cicada, but in the Millstadt area, they have a ton. Thanks for this video!
I've got to tell you something. Spider plants are usually indoor hanging basket plants, and strawberry Begonia. I put them both in my little garden right beside the house in a frost free zone. I live in I believe Zone 7, I'm close to Tupelo, MS. The Spider plants I found our are a tropical grass. Mine die down in the winter, but come back every year. The strawberry begonia doesn't really die down, kinda like dormant but comes back also. They are almost full shade and like dampness but not what I call flooding. Wish I knew how to post a picture.
Thank you 😊 I'm loving your plant suggestions. My daughter and family gave me a grande astilbe for mother's day . I am excited to see it's full size. I am in Colorado zone 5 . I'm having trouble finding shade plants in general locally. I am looking for a bleeding heart plant for the front yard. The east side of the house should get enough shade as it also will get dappled shade from a nearby tree.
Any recommendations (groundcovers, annuals, perennials) for planting under a pine tree. The pine tree is full grown but very sparse so the ground does receive a lot of light especially midday and afternoon sun. The roots are near the surface. And the biggest problem is all the pine needles dropping to the ground. Thank you :) Edit: Hardiness Zone 6b St Louis
🏡. What an eye opening experience 🩷 Can you help with the grub worm problems I am experiencing . I worked hard to get it out of my yard . I produced a beautiful " walk barefoot on the soft green grass by just allowing my grass to reseed itself and then bag the rest and used it after drying it as mulch . I realized quickly that if neighbors are not willing to do the same infestation of moles and voles through the old mole tunnels return after one year. My budget is set .Any advice for your neighbor ? I am so thankful to have found you ❤. I would really like some advice on Pinnacle hydrangeas too ! Great video with such a variety of color and texture to compliment the hostas . I think these would help them stand out like a pageant light on a runway thanks to you ❤
I just picked up 18 baby Hellebores. From a lady changing her garden around. But mystery colors. Cream, cream and pink for sure. But possibly more colors. I was wondering if you know if they cross pollinate?
One of your best videos. I’m in zone 8. Lots of woodland shade
Thank you!! 🫶🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Sweet woodruff is also a great ground cover for the shade.
Thanks for the tip!
I was just going to say the same thing. I love sweet Woodruff.
And then make May wine!
Came to say this!
So glad I found you! I just started documenting my gardening journey in coastal North Carolina. I can’t wait to dive into your videos! Let’s be flower friends!
Welcome
Love they way you give ALL of the information for each plant!
Hi Michelle, I was so stunned by the beauty of my Jacobs Ladder , Stairway to Heaven planted last year! The flowers totally illuminated my dry shade garden!Similarly, I’m realizing with the foliage of Brunnera and heucharas plants (especially the lime coloured) add so much ‘flow’ to my once boring garden. I have now added Chantilly Lace to my list as I have a huge basswood tree. I I keep on adding Hellebores to my gardens as they provide such beauty as the snow is melting ! 🥰🌸🇨🇦
I love my Astillbe
thanks for the video, this popped up right after i complained about all shade plant videos talk about hostas at least once lol
You are a fantastic teacher!! As an instructor whose goal is to always better my teaching, I am really impressed by your art. Thank you for your videos and sharing your art with us. ❤
Wow, thank you!
You have such a great, genuine enthusiasm about gardening. This was fun to watch and really informative, thank you!
So nice of you
Hi Michelle, you're amazing! Thank you for all your hard work and enthusiasm. I love watching your videos and your garden is so beautiful. Take care and lots of love, XX 💖
Thank you
Thank you Michelle. I ordered 8 Goatsbeard from Proven Winners this Spring. I had never ordered plants by mail order before, but they are all doing great!
Thank you 💚🌿💚
Michelle, you have an amazing hosta garden. I have one too that's underneath a mature red maple tree. You gave me a wonderful tip last year, when you said that to plant one around the roots, add compost and then plant it up a little and apply the compost around the top roots. It has worked like a charm! I appreciate your help and inspiration! Always love your posts! SE Pennsylvania
Wonderful! I am glad it worked
Appreciate your wealth of knowledge and presentation, especially noting the zones-thank you!🎉
My Dad was the gardener in the family too. Myself and my siblings love plants
I’m so glad I have stumbled upon this video! I just bought my first house and it’s in a wooded lot, I probably have 15-20 trees total so a lot of shade! I planted some hostas and to no surprise the deer have eaten them so now I am trying to find solutions. Great suggestions and you are very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing!
Hello Michelle....my first time seeing you....wow! So much information....I need it all. Thank you. I enjoyed your informative video. I am looking forward to more videos! 🙋
Welcome. Please subscribe if you love our videos!! I'm so glad you will be joining us!
Man, what a wealth of knowledge you are! I learn something every time👍
I planted about 15 Pachadandra last year as a ground cover, I had had it years ago and knew how beautiful it is in mass but was living in a higher zone. I thought I would loose them as we went down to -38 on and off for a couple weeks. They didn’t just survive they thrived… and stayed mostly green!! I’ve always loved that plant and am so surprised it doesn’t get used more.
Thanks Michelle, Brenda🇨🇦
That is awesome!
Great video. Last year I added 2 Jack Frost Brunneras and I was so pleased to see the blue flowers this spring. The plant by itself looks amazing but the flowers just add so much more. After watching this video, I think I may have a few more plants to add to my wish list. Thanks again.
Wonderful! ☺️
Oh yeah, also, we grow sweet woodruff in dry shade beneath three mature spruce trees. Smells heavenly after the rain, spreads easily, great for weed suppression, and flowers.
Ty. I just found your channel. I love when you show the tag. This way we can take a picture of the tag. Please do more of that. Enjoyed your video
Thank you! Will do!
I moved my spiderwort from a full sun area to full shade underneath a mature mulberry tree ringing right around the trunk. They are sooooo much happier now. They struggled so much in full sun, and they are 2' tall and full of blooms most of the day now. I have white and a light purple to white varigation moved, still need to move the dark purple ones.
I really like you. You are very, very knowledgeable. I have experience with some of the plants you discuss. You are right on the money about the ones I have experience with. This makes me trust what you say about the ones I don't know about.
Thanks and welcome
This was terrific. I am so glad that I found you! I am a long-time gardener and have learned so much today!
Welcome!
Great that you have so many plants that grow in zone 3-4 !!
I’ve had some trouble with coral bells with the problem you talked about with rising out of the ground in the winter. I will try them again with your suggestions. Thanks so much for these videos, they are really helpful.
Fabulous video. Lots of information. Thank you so much for adding in the zones. I’m 4-3 but it’s so hot and dry on the south side of my property that I’m thinking of trying a few zone 5-6 next year. Have over an acre of solid trees in the back. Tired of looking at it.😁 Subscribed. And your viewers comments will keep me coming back to read their great content.❤️🇨🇦
Glad it was helpful!
You are so informative and glad to see zone 3-4 plants for shaded areas. Thank you!
You have a stunning variety of hostas. Lovely.
Thanks so much 😊
Good to see hellebore make the list. Im not aware of many evergreen flowering shrubs that thrive in full shade. It's the holy grail of foundational plants in shady spots. It's the one plant that constantly surprises me.
Love your energy. First time seeing your video, and look forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️🙂
Thanks so much!!
I use ajuga a lot. Sun and shade. One area is full afternoon sun and it does great. No scorching. I love it. I'm also zone 5, Michigan.
Good to know!
Lamium. Simply the best ground cover.
Couldn't agree more!
I saw your cimicifugas, my absolute fav, smalls like orange blossoms
Thanks for the fabulous recap on great plants to have
I just found your channel yesterday. I love it and subscribed. I love your hosta garden, and I love hostas, but we have a lot of deer and rabbits here. I love them too but my hosta leaves are always eaten!!
Welcome!!
Creeping Jenny looks especially nice with varigated gold hostas
Nice
Snow on the mountain is another pretty variegated ground cover😊
Be careful with that one...for me that one is a thug and freely takes over. It is interesting to see how different plants work differently in different regions.
Around me that should come with a skull and crossbones on the pot!
Also known as Goutweed. Classed as invasive here in southern Ontario. So hard to control there is even a support group for it on internet. I am a member of an on line garden group and many members have been trying to get rid of this plant for years. Me too, and mine are from the neighbours garden. Whatever, do not let them flower and seed.
But it needs sun...
Pulmonaria Trevi Fountain is a lovely plant. The other day I was working in one of my clients' gardens. Her neighbor had a HUGE bleeding heart on the west side of his yard, smack up against a stone wall, surrounded by rock mulch! CRAZY! Great info. Thank you. ❤
Ajuga grew like crazy here in zone three and it was fine in full sun
Always a wealth of plant and gardening information!
Thanks for sharing these tips on our flowers beds ....Joann From Circleville Ohio
You are so welcome Joann!
Thank you for the shade plants recommendation! I really needed this.
You are so welcome!
Your garden center, The Landscape Connection, is really lovely!
Oh thank you!
I love ferns. Will be getting around to planting those when I finish with my food garden!
Haha, we have wild goats beard that is so invasive. It’s beautiful when in bloom, but very invasive. Grows on the roadside everywhere in southeast Alaska.
Wow
This was a fantastic video for my needs. Thank you.
Hi Michelle, love your show. I have 4 huge maples on my 5000 sqft property and lawn isn’t the best of options, you inspire me to do this. PS: has anyone ever told you how much you look and sound like Brenda Vaccaro?, she’s my favourite!❤️
I have 3 hostas I planted last Spring. Over winter they were gone. However, this year my goodness they doubled in size. In addition I have a Heuchera growing among it. I love the color contrasts. Looking to put a fern as well but now that I know they spread, I won't put it in the ground but in pots.
For snail and slugs, I’ve used beer in a shallow container with great success.
Goodness I just love you! ❤❤❤
After you plant the ajuga and the other gr. cover, pls give us an update in the future, to show how well they cover the naked ground! Thank you. 😊
Sure will
Hey Michelle, I also live in northern Illinois. You and I have the same taste in plants. I have ALL the same plants on this video. I also have a woodland garden. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤
That is awesome!
Love your videos! Always so informative right down to the little details … as a beginner gardener that’s what I need 👍
So glad!
This video was very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
STUNNING shade garden!!!
Again……great info! You are amazing🐞
Thanks Michelle! Fantastic info at the perfect time! I’m zone 5b in Iowa and your info is incredibly helpful to me 😊✌🏻
So glad!
Just planted (5) caramel yesterday!😊. My favorite heuchera variety. Lots of morning light, moist soil, forest pansy and blue endless summer, and cephalotaxus fastigiata for friends. Front entrance bed. Looks great!❤
Very nice!
Excellent choices!!
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Michele for all these shade plants and the info on them! I remember having a tree line area that was barren underneath. Wish I would’ve known about your suggestion with using the pachysandra. So enjoy all you teach us! Happy Gardening 🧑🌾
You are so welcome!
Your hostas are amazing!! Here in zone 9b Texas Gulf Coast we can't do hosta or coral bells. It is Coleus and Caladiums 😊
Oh, too bad, although coleus and caladiums are pretty amazing too....here they are, alas, only an annual.
And native bishops cap- gorgeous
I have good luck with big root geraniums in my shade garden they are a good ground cover and they have pretty foliage and a pretty pink flower in spring.
Your hosta garden is breathtaking ❤
Such pretty shade lovers. Can't grow any of them in 9b Florida. Love to learn about them tho!
I absolutely LOVE your videos!! I'm in 8a, W. TN, and all your info is still aoplicable to me. I appreciate that. Please, oh please say, "native" or "imported" on ea. one. I'm having to look up every one. Or, say, "exotic", if that sounds nicer. Better yet, say which country ea. plant is native to. Thank You for all your wonderful, valuable info! I didn't know this abt deer teeth!! New gardener. Citygirl, turned country. 🌻
Another great video.
Greetings from Germany 🙋♀️👩🌾🌺🌸
Thank you! 😃
Yeah
Thank you for more shade area plants
Yawhoo
Thx, great video
Ajuga works so well for me in eastern WA, z7. Glad you're not "afraid" of it either. 😊
Great video! I love brunnera and lady’s mantle too, Michelle. Need to try lungwort. I did not know the 3 ways ferns reproduce, told you I always learn something!
Good info! Here in southern Illinois, outside of Edwardsville, same plants just bloom a bit earlier for us. We’ve only seen one cicada, but in the Millstadt area, they have a ton. Thanks for this video!
Thanks Michelle!! I have 75% shade!
I've got to tell you something. Spider plants are usually indoor hanging basket plants, and strawberry Begonia. I put them both in my little garden right beside the house in a frost free zone. I live in I believe Zone 7, I'm close to Tupelo, MS. The Spider plants I found our are a tropical grass. Mine die down in the winter, but come back every year. The strawberry begonia doesn't really die down, kinda like dormant but comes back also. They are almost full shade and like dampness but not what I call flooding. Wish I knew how to post a picture.
Sounds nice!!
Thank you 😊 I'm loving your plant suggestions. My daughter and family gave me a grande astilbe for mother's day . I am excited to see it's full size. I am in Colorado zone 5 . I'm having trouble finding shade plants in general locally. I am looking for a bleeding heart plant for the front yard. The east side of the house should get enough shade as it also will get dappled shade from a nearby tree.
Great information, thanks!
You bet!
Thanks this was very helpful.
Wonderful information ❤ thankyou
My pleasure 😊
I definitely need to get some Chantilly Lace for under my Maple tree 😊
I love ❤️ it!
Awesome video, Michelle!
Thank you!!
Very informative, love this channel
Glad you enjoy it!
New subscriber…. I’m a zone 2/3 and use 4 in certain areas. Thank you for your knowledge
Welcome!
Great job, Michelle! Love all the shade options! 😎
Thanks so much! 😊
Love your videos ❤
Love the ideas for shade plants. Great video! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
❤❤❤thank you for a great information 'you have earned a new friend
Thanks and welcome
Thank you! Love your yard and your channel!!
Thanks so much!
These are all very pretty..TFS!
Another very helpful video. Thank you. 💕💕🎶🎶
Glad it was helpful!
I really like you!! Your the real deal! Wonderful video
Thank you so much 🤗
Fantastic video hun ❣
Any recommendations (groundcovers, annuals, perennials) for planting under a pine tree. The pine tree is full grown but very sparse so the ground does receive a lot of light especially midday and afternoon sun. The roots are near the surface. And the biggest problem is all the pine needles dropping to the ground. Thank you :)
Edit: Hardiness Zone 6b St Louis
No. I have zero expereince with planting under pines....sorry🙁
🏡. What an eye opening experience 🩷
Can you help with the grub worm problems I am experiencing . I worked hard to get it out of my yard . I produced a beautiful " walk barefoot on the soft green grass by just allowing my grass to reseed itself and then bag the rest and used it after drying it as mulch . I realized quickly that if neighbors are not willing to do the same infestation of moles and voles through the old mole tunnels return after one year. My budget is set .Any advice for your neighbor ? I am so thankful to have found you ❤.
I would really like some advice on Pinnacle hydrangeas too !
Great video with such a variety of color and texture to compliment the hostas . I think these would help them stand out like a pageant light on a runway thanks to you ❤
I've been meaning to try some European ginger also.
See for me...that one would take over. That is why everyone needs to do their homework.....what is good for me, might not be for you and vise versa...
What about the native or Asian Asarum?
No epimediums?
For heucheras, does your experience match mt. Cuba’s report on best varieties?
Love the sound effects! 😂
Lol
I just picked up 18 baby Hellebores. From a lady changing her garden around. But mystery colors. Cream, cream and pink for sure. But possibly more colors. I was wondering if you know if they cross pollinate?
Yes they will
Michelle, do you have any suggestions for a blooming climbing vine for zone 6? I've searched & not having success. Thank you.
Opps, forgot to say for shade. That's the tricky part.
For shade?
@@gardeningTLC Climbing monkshood , climbing hydrangea
Do you recommend sand as mulch under hostas?
No
What fertilizer do you on hydrangea the white and peonies hope you don’t mine me asking I’m 73 but this gardening is my flowers in my garden Judy
I fertilize once a year with fertilome gardeners special.
I tried the beer in a cup and it totally worked! The slugs crawled up the sides and fell in and drowned!
Oh wow. Ok now I have to go buy a beer......