One day my husband and I were walking into a local lowes store and happened to be holding hands; when I started to veer towards the beautiful plants and flowers placed near the entrance he squeezed my hand tighter and said, “no honey, they want to live”. True Story!
What Heidi says toward the end is so very important. "Just because I killed some plants doesnt mean I can't try and I cant learn something new" This is called, ironically, " Growth Mindset " as opposed to fixed mindset, which is a limiting self belief.
I think my favorite thing about these react videos is the look on Taylor's face when Heidi finds his video funny, like he just adores her laughing and is also proud of his work and that his wifey finds it funny ❤️
When I asked my friend, a Master Gardener, how she possibly got to the point where her garden and landscapes are so lovely. She replied, "I learn by killing." Isn't that an awesome response?! She moves things around if they don't flourish in a particular spot and some don't make it.
I absolute love Heidi's reviews of the videos. I just love how Taylor looks at Heidi while she's watching, waiting for her laughter and approval. He's still out here trying to impress his girl, and I'm here for it. Her laughing at his antics and grading him is so sweet. Y'all are an awesome family, keep up the great love and working together. I pray all the best for you all.😊
Heidi is great. "I haven't killed that many plants, except the ones I don't count. " 😄 It's ok, Heidi. I'm like a witch in a movie where everything just withers around me whenever I even LOOK at a garden.
That's why I have the black thumb in the family? Good to know there is for hope for me amongst a family full of green thumbs! Hopefully not too many more will suffer as I figure it out.
Coffee grounds are an amazing fertilizer for plants. I’ve brought my mom’s Christmas Cactus back to life by adding some coffee grinds to the soil. It’s flowering more. Good luck 👍
I watched both videos and laughed so hard.... Advice was requested so here goes from a crazy plant lady horticulturalist. Best advice.... First, know what kind of light the individual plant needs... very few houseplants actually need or can thrive in full sun! Also, don't over water, roots rot! Next, don't be afraid to stick your finger in the soil, it may look dry on the surface but there can be plenty of moisture just an half inch below. Opposite of over watering, if your plant dries out substantially you will probably need to break up the dried soil. It basically hardens to the point it sheds water instead of absorbing it. You might think you are watering your plant but it won't get to the roots. I mean... I could go on and on but last, last thing, if you are trying hard and are still having issues, city water (aka treated water) could be the problem. After all that.... I really hope you actually wanted advice, hahaha.... Nerd alert, I get excited to share plant knowledge.
Good point about the city water.… I think what newbies have the most trouble with is figuring out HOW do you water just enough? HOW do you know if you’re overwatering or under watering?
Over-watering is a big thing. People see a leaf droop and douse it more, not realizing it can be a sign of too much as well as too little water. Always check to see if it's actually dry!
@@mysteryachiever as a general rule, let it dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly. There's a few plants that like to be perpetually damp, but this is how most should be watered.
Advice: if you buy a fancy plant and can’t remember the name, paint a stone or cute sign with the name. Put the advice for how to care for it on the back: full sun, partial etc. Always! Repot out of those plastic pots into a pot suitable for the plant. Clay pots are a good go to for most. You can paint them a little, but don’t completely coat the pot. It needs to breathe. Keep a thermometer and a hygrometer near large sections of plants. There might be an app for that. I also move mine around whether it’s winter or summer or time of day. My Japanese apartment has zero insulation, so it’s super important. Most of the time I keep them all in one area of the apt then decorate when I have company. But really I just want her to be able to go buy some more plants. 💕💕💕
Pack up the car, take out the car seats, get the credit card and go girl!! This was hysterical!!. Advise: Find the Master Gardeners' group for your area. Usually through local plant sales. Know the light in your house, select plants accordingly. Outdoor plants, have Taylor do a drip hose. Veg - again, Master Gardener
Heidi, I just learned about the “root ball”. Apparently you have to break apart the compacted roots when you get plants in a plastic pot. No one told me! This video is me. I don’t have time to do anything with plants (3 kids also) yet I keep buying them.
You could break the roots a bit. However, you don't have to break the roots before planting, most plants will survive even if you don't as long as you care for them properly. Good luck with your gardening adventures :D
This is very true. You should pull the plant out of the pot and look at it. Most plants need to be repotted if the roots are visible all over the outside of the soil when you remove the pot. I bought a tiny rose bush in a decorative pot in clearance after mother's day one year and when I went to immediately repot it, I discovered there were actually FIVE tiny bushes crammed in one tiny pot. They do that so it looks really full but don't have to wait for a plant to grow big and full. I got five bushes for less than a dollar each out of it but I felt bad for everyone who bought one and couldn't figure out why their rose bush died just weeks later.
I heard that too and then years later someone explained that the roots sense more space when transplanted, so you don't have to break the root ball. Idk which is true anymore. I'll have to experiment lol
Peace lilies thrive on benign neglect. I water when the leaves droop and it’s in a self-watering planter. It’s beside a south facing door and I’ve had it for 18 years now I think.
My favorite plant quote from the amazing Ursula Vernon: "Killing a supposedly unkillable plant just makes people think they have a black thumb. There is no such thing. Nor green. There is only how many plants you are willing to murder to find something that lives." So go for it and get those plants! Also maybe try a local nursery, they tend to have better selections and more knowledgeable staff to help pick the plant that works with you.
Yeah Heidi! Get those plants! Name those plants! Love those plants! If they are inside, they don't need as much water, but if they are outside, especially in the summer, don't be too greedy with your water! Also keep in mind that repotting a plant is one of the most difficult things for them, so if they die after repotting, don't take it too hard.
When you repot plants make sure that the size difference is not too great. If a plant has too much space it can easily cause the roots to rot and it will take a long time for it to root properly. So just go up a couple of centimeters at a time :D
Heidi, I know how you felt when the bee came into your shirt! One day as I was walking past some shrubbery, unbeknownst to me, one flew up the back of my shirt! I never realized it until I got into the car and leaned back against the seat...it felt like a red hot nail poking into my back when it stung me! Taylor, I love the way you take so much joy in making Heidi laugh..it's very sweet to see : )
Know what light you have around your house. I literally dragged myself out of bed at sunrise and watched where the sunlight hit in a side garden for 2 hours! But now I know exactly what plants will thrive there, so less death. And it was really peaceful, sipping herbal tea while snuggled in a blanket. I brought a book and my phone, but mostly just sat and enjoyed the morning.
Taylor’s face while Heidi is watching is the face every husband has when he’s showing a video to his wife that he finds hilarious and waiting to see if she finds it just as hilarious. By the way, fake plants are, in my opinion, an acceptable option for those that are plant challenged.
I love these reaction videos. She’s such a good sport about all the jokes. Heidi my recommendation is to repot the plants as soon as you bring them home. This way the roots have somewhere to go. For indoor plants use a well draining soil like Pete moss. You’ll water more often but you won’t drown your plants.
I felt like he was talking about me!! Haha it is extremely accurate. Didn’t stop me getting a ton of plants and garden supplies. what ever I spend, that’s the value of the first crop - $200 zucchini
Liking and commenting so Heidi can get more plants lol my advice is just keep tryin. I only just took on house plants this year. I've had several outdoor gardens but I usually kill most of it. Last year I had a baby right when plants were supposed to go out though so not my fault lol
This was wonderful! As a Colorado resident as well, start slow with gardening. It is hard to garden here, because Colorado weather is so bipolar! But I am so excited for you to learn and grow all sorts of fun things! Know your zone, your last and first frost dates and just try! You can't call yourself a successful gardener if you haven't killed many plants by accident.
A few tips about gardening for Heidi: 1.) Cherry tomato plants and rhubarb are pretty easy to grow. 2.) Tomato fertilizer spikes are great for increasing yields and ensuring the tomato plants are well-nourished. 3. Geraniums and mint family plants help repel mosquitoes, wasps, and hornets. 4. For outdoor plants, choose flowers, trees, and shrubs that are native to your part of the country because they’ll both grow better than non-native plants and they are more familiar to pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds as well as local wildlife. 5.) Carefully read the planting and care instructions that come with the plants or seeds. 6. Fencing around the garden helps keep out rabbits, but make sure it’s high enough.
Also, if you're planting garlic/onions(alliums in general), keep it away from any sort of legume or plant with nitrogen fixing bacteria in its roots because they'll try and kill each other.
Olla and watering stakes are great for slowly and steadily watering plants so that you don't kill them. Check early and often for signs of stress and act accordingly. Also some plant like wetter roots while others like drier roots so tailoring your soil to what you are planting will make it much easier. Mixes with vermiculite, coco coir or Peet are great for water retention and slow release. Fertilizer and/or bioactive soil is important for plant healthy since that is what gives them nutrients and helps them stay healthy for longer. Dead soil will lead to dead plants. Healthy living soil leads to healthy living plants.
So proud of you and happy that you two are such a great team!! Yes, plants are not easy--Aloe plants are usually hard to kill and easy to care for. Also helpful medicinal characteristics. Jade plants and succulents-do not overwater. Good luck!!
Ok, soooo....this video just reminded me I've not "technically" water my plants in "some time" now and found myself going around the house looking to see who is still alive & who I can revive. Hysterical. Heidi, you should go plant shopping!!!
Heidi, I used to really be a “plant murderer.” But I have gotten much better! I am still learning, but my front porch has a dozen plants that are doing pretty great. One thing that I have been doing the past couple of years is designate Wednesday as plant-watering day. That way, I don’t have to worry about over- or under-watering simply because I can’t remember when I last watered. The other thing that I do is use the same container and fill it with the same amount of water each time. Keep trying and good luck!🍀👍 ❤️
Great video. I hope it does well for your future trip to the nursery. And don't worry about plants dying, see it as a learning step in the right direction. Good luck! 👍
I couldn't keep anything alive either until my mother-in-law taught me a few key things -- it's light and water but also drainage! So for indoor pots, put down some rocks at the bottom & then add soil. That & if you're planting from seed, till the soil so it's loose so the small seed roots can push through and around the soil easily. If you're re-potting a plant, push down the root ball firmly so you don't have any air pockets. And yeah, since then, full on gardening -- herbs, vegetables, not just flowering plants. Have fun this spring & hope any of this helps! Love you guys!!! This is my favorite channel on TH-cam :)
Try a ZZ plant. Mines still alive after a year! It thrives on neglect, seriously, I water once a month and that’s it. I call her Zoey. Got one for hubby’s office, Zach.
Love your videos! For gardening out doors here in Northern Colorado look for plants labeled "Plant Select". These plants are suited for the Rocky Mountain region and will be less work to keep alive. Happy gardening!
Love this video. I had to get rid of all my houseplants after I killed so many. I live in Minnesota and got involved in the master gardener program here after my houseplant experience. The master gardeners have a wealth of knowledge - I would recommend calling their garden question line or emailing the master gardener program wherever you are - you will learn so much. (:
I also live somewhere dry and have 3 kiddos running around so the best thing i can recommend for outside flower beds would be some sort of garden fabric and mulch on top. You retain so much more moisture and don't have to worry about watering nearly as often.
Even better, find the natives that grow within a few miles of your house. We're moving to a new subdivision, and there's one patch of wild area just up the road, and I'm going to figure out what used to grow where my backyard is.
OMG! I so feel this one! I seem to only be able to keep Philodendrons/Pathos alive!!! I'm trying to hard with two fiddle dig leafs and two Monstera's and they're just doing so so! But my philodendrons are doing great! What the heck LOL!
I’ve kept a fiddle leaf fig alive for 2 years now and I’m so proud but also, it’s not flourishing, just surviving and I want it to grow big so bad! I also live in Alaska where we get like no sunlight sometimes in the winter and the air is very dry.
Heidi I am with you on the plant buying spree every spring I absolutely go crazy buying new plants around the house. I’m 61 now and it took me many years of trial error blood sweat and mini tears to learn about my plants, but I am now call the Queen green thumb of the family. As for bees we need all of them, just blow them away do not run. Talk to them while you work tell them you want to coexist with them. And they will actually leave you alone. I love how your husband reenact what all we women do. Big but I have seen some men do the same thing or worse with their own yards especially when they have nice riding lawnmowers and fancy tools to groom their yards. Lol love you guys keep the films coming😊💕😂
Just love them. 🌱😁 Really I would say it is in the soil test. What I mean by that is just testing the moisture of the soil with your fingers. What does it feel like one inch down? You want it moist but not "wet". It'll also be in learning what each plant wants. Making sure you have it in the right space (sunny or shade or somewhere in between).
Heidi, I have a green thumb & can’t grow peace lilies at all. No clue what they need! For those of us that love growing plants, this is a great video 😊
Same. I've thrown a few dead peace lilies in the yard several times myself, but currently have 12 house plants that are doing very well. My outdoor plants are doing great, too.
I’ve heard that peace lilies need humidity. I used to have one for years, but it stopped flowering, and it was too big to keep humid since we burn wood for heat.
I love you guys team work I can not stop 😂😂😅😆😄😀 he is so creative and she so organize the make wonderful foundation for the lil ones to tribe congratulations 🎉 to you both .
Also Orchid bark soil or succelent soil mix works for everything. AND matches in your soil help with fungus gnats and bottom watering in bulk helps with the overwhelming feeling on watering day.
I grew up on a farm. I had no experience with house plants, just those in the garden. After I got married someone gave me a Snake Plant. I had it for a few years, but after one of our moves it disappeared and I thought that somehow it had simply not made it onto the truck. 6 months or so later I was preparing to sort through the final box --clothing. I took the clothes out and there sat the Snake plant--my husband's doing. It was still alive and lived for several more years. I finally gave it away. I am not sure you can kill those things.
Pothos is super easy to keep alive and I love it! Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what works in your house or yard but usually if I do enough research for something super hardy and drought tolerant in my zone I do okay. :-P
okay. 1. perennials come back annuls you need to replant each year 2. starting a veggie garden in co - plant lettuce, spinage, roots ( beets, carrots...), potatoes and onions the last week of March - mid may plant most of everything else - end of May plant herbs, flowers and store bought plant (peppers, tomatoes...)
I am 71 years old. Been gardening probably 50+ years now from Alaska to Arizona. I do great with outdoor plants, houseplants not so much! One tip is to find what grows good in your area. Love watching your reactions to Taylor’s pretending to be you!
We just spent 4 days moving across Canada in cold weather and some of my plants took a big hit in their health even though I had them in the car (not the cold moving truck) and brought them into the hotel room every night. I had to prune my young pothos and mini monsters down to three healthy leaves each. I also have a black thumb, but I was able to keep almost every plant I bought during lockdowns. My husband just told me yesterday, “You really do love and care for your plants while they’re dying.” I talk to them all the time, and I’ve given one a name... Joshua, because we grew him from seeds we bought at Joshua Tree NP.
I totally understand Heidi! I swear every year I am not going to buy more plants, every year I buy more plants. Just spreading the beauty. 🌷🌸🎋 I find potted plants the hardest to keep alive, forgetting to water them enough. 🪴
Yes!!!, Heidi needs all the plants!!! And yes she should be able to feed her family with the food she grows!! (Lol on the single fruit first harvest… but i get excited about it too and no one in my house cares!) As for tips…. Well ya just have to do it! Vegetables are much easier for me than house plants but now I’ve finally gotten the groove of it… i pretty much forget about them till i see them droop slightly. Succulents get drips of water every week and the rest i let sit in water to absorb from the bottom throughout.. and your welcome lol!!! Love you guys!♥️
HI Taylor and Heidi! Absolutely LOVE your videos! As far as any advice I can give you Heidi...when "feeding" your houseplants, I heard recently that soaking some banana peels in water for a couple of days and then watering your plants with the mixture does WONDERS for them! It's the Potassium from the bananas that do the trick. Happy Gardening!
It’s almost always better to underwater than over water plants. Wiping your plants leafs and rotating the plant help with even growth and photosynthesis 🌱 Also, sometimes plants just die, even if you take good care of them.
There are plant apps now that can identify various plants and give advice based on the plant’s overall appearance…the main one that comes to mind I believe is Picture This
I think the best advice for new plant parents is to take the time to get to know your plant and it's needs and wants- like you do with any good relationship 😂 nourish it!
Cacti are more challenging than you think. People tend to overwater them which is guaranteed death. Florence needs to also be kept in a well draining pot with a lot of natural light. One final tip, most houseplants don't do well the direct sun. Love your videos, love Heidi's reactions.
I went to an awesome master gardener class at an old nursery here locally once and the teacher said if you're not killing plants you're not a gardener. It's all good Heidi, it is how you learn
When we were first married, my husband would apologize to any plant I brought into the house. But, I learned over time and Heidi will too. Keep growing!
Watch videos on each type of plant you are trying to grow. This is the only way I've managed to keep my plant babies alive. Some plants come from desert conditions, some from the jungle. If you can replicate their natural habitat you will have gorgeous, thriving plants.
For indoor plants get a large bowl and fill with water and liquid fertilizer. Place your plants in it. Let the plants drink from the bottom up. They won't take more than they need. Repeat weekly. For my large indoor plants I use the bathtub. Hope this helps.
lol, Heidi is hilarious. Plant tips: I water my plants every two weeks. I’ve had no problem. ( though they do get lots of water ) In the summer, I water once a week. Most plants like like. Don’t shove them in a corner where the light can’t get too. The one on the Fireplace needs more light. The one behind the piano would thrive by the light. I also buy them a bigger pot as well as most are root bound. Good luck! 😊
Stick your finger in the soil before you water the plant. If a bunch of soil sticks to your finger, it doesn't need to be watered yet :) Also using an app to find out what your dying plant needs is super helpful!
Heidi reacts videos are almost better than the videos she's reacting to! LOVE THEM
I LOVE hearing her reaction just as much as you do!
Truth! ^5
Yesss. I live for the reactions 🤣🤣
Yea i have to agree with you
I've been eagerly awaiting this video. I LOVE Heidi's reactions.
One day my husband and I were walking into a local lowes store and happened to be holding hands; when I started to veer towards the beautiful plants and flowers placed near the entrance he squeezed my hand tighter and said, “no honey, they want to live”. True Story!
🤣😂🤣🤣 Wow! That is such a sweet and polite way of saying you’re a plant murderer.
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Oh thats just soooo funny!
😂😂🤣🤣👏👏👏 I love it!
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I love how Taylor watches his wife and is so very completely smitten with his wife's laughter as she reacts to his videos!!! SO SUPER CUTE!!
I feel like he makes these videos for her and we are all just spectators. It’s beautiful. ❤️
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Lol yes but also looks like a school boy being graded 😂😂
I was thinking the same thing.
What Heidi says toward the end is so very important. "Just because I killed some plants doesnt mean I can't try and I cant learn something new" This is called, ironically, " Growth Mindset " as opposed to fixed mindset, which is a limiting self belief.
“If this video does well, I get to buy more plants.”
His face when she says this! 😂🤣😂🤣
Haha🤣I hope it does!!!💕
He better! He's accountable to all his followers!
More plants for Heidi!!!
Let's make this video go viral! Like, share, subscribe! 🙂
I turned pale. 😄😁🤣
I think my favorite thing about these react videos is the look on Taylor's face when Heidi finds his video funny, like he just adores her laughing and is also proud of his work and that his wifey finds it funny ❤️
It's true :)
Same. ^5
It's very endearing on both your parts. You can see the love
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When I asked my friend, a Master Gardener, how she possibly got to the point where her garden and landscapes are so lovely. She replied, "I learn by killing." Isn't that an awesome response?! She moves things around if they don't flourish in a particular spot and some don't make it.
Mistakes *are* the plan!
If this video does well I get to go to the nursery. Let’s get it to do well then get plant updates.
I love that idea 💡
Plant introductions and updates!! Yes, please!!~♡
Yes yes yes
I absolute love Heidi's reviews of the videos. I just love how Taylor looks at Heidi while she's watching, waiting for her laughter and approval. He's still out here trying to impress his girl, and I'm here for it. Her laughing at his antics and grading him is so sweet. Y'all are an awesome family, keep up the great love and working together. I pray all the best for you all.😊
I’m just commenting so that Heidi can go to the nursery and get plants 😂
Me too!! 🤣
Same!
Same!
Me too!😃👍🤗🤠🥳🎊🎉🙏💓💖💝💞💕🌺🌷🌻🌱🌿🪴🌼🐞🐝🐝🐝🍓
Me too. Five stars 🌟 🤩 ✨ 💛
She gets more plants.
Lol
Heidi is great. "I haven't killed that many plants, except the ones I don't count. " 😄
It's ok, Heidi. I'm like a witch in a movie where everything just withers around me whenever I even LOOK at a garden.
You must be my soul mate. I keep saying I have got a black thumb and when I look at anything green it drops dead.
That is something I would say, and probably have said . Lol
Vote for Heidi to get more plants! We are all secret plant murders until we get it figured out.
It's like learning to ride a bike. . . .
Sure you kill a few bikes, but you eventually figure it out!
That's why I have the black thumb in the family? Good to know there is for hope for me amongst a family full of green thumbs! Hopefully not too many more will suffer as I figure it out.
I am not a plant murder....my plants committed suicide. 😅
Coffee grounds are an amazing fertilizer for plants. I’ve brought my mom’s Christmas Cactus back to life by adding some coffee grinds to the soil. It’s flowering more. Good luck 👍
Worth 2 🌺🌸 plants 🥰
Yes! Also they keep the squirrels out of outdoor plantings!
@@tiesssa1 Thank you. I have many squirrels around here.
Starbucks has extra expression grounds for free for this reason!
Do you add the grounds on top or stir it in? Total plant newbie!
I admire his courage in actually being in the same room while she watches, tho.
Well. They do have cameras going. I’m more in fear for them after the cameras turn off. ;)
Me too
He stood back, tho... 🤪
Plant advice: you can't kill fake flowers.
It's always so good to see Heidi!
I think I have killed fake flowers!
Not true, I have killed fake plants!
Man I just don’t wanna dust them though.
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I have some beautiful fake ivy. I can't put a plant there due to not enough sunlight.
My wife calls our house "plant hospice." Mainly because plants come to us just to complete their lives
I watched both videos and laughed so hard.... Advice was requested so here goes from a crazy plant lady horticulturalist. Best advice.... First, know what kind of light the individual plant needs... very few houseplants actually need or can thrive in full sun! Also, don't over water, roots rot! Next, don't be afraid to stick your finger in the soil, it may look dry on the surface but there can be plenty of moisture just an half inch below. Opposite of over watering, if your plant dries out substantially you will probably need to break up the dried soil. It basically hardens to the point it sheds water instead of absorbing it. You might think you are watering your plant but it won't get to the roots. I mean... I could go on and on but last, last thing, if you are trying hard and are still having issues, city water (aka treated water) could be the problem. After all that.... I really hope you actually wanted advice, hahaha.... Nerd alert, I get excited to share plant knowledge.
So collecting rain water would be better for watering my indoor plants right?
Good point about the city water.… I think what newbies have the most trouble with is figuring out HOW do you water just enough? HOW do you know if you’re overwatering or under watering?
@@windyloweryking1826 yes. I know of a city dweller who goes to the closest creek to get water for her plants!
Over-watering is a big thing. People see a leaf droop and douse it more, not realizing it can be a sign of too much as well as too little water. Always check to see if it's actually dry!
@@mysteryachiever as a general rule, let it dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly. There's a few plants that like to be perpetually damp, but this is how most should be watered.
Advice: if you buy a fancy plant and can’t remember the name, paint a stone or cute sign with the name. Put the advice for how to care for it on the back: full sun, partial etc.
Always! Repot out of those plastic pots into a pot suitable for the plant. Clay pots are a good go to for most. You can paint them a little, but don’t completely coat the pot. It needs to breathe.
Keep a thermometer and a hygrometer near large sections of plants. There might be an app for that.
I also move mine around whether it’s winter or summer or time of day. My Japanese apartment has zero insulation, so it’s super important. Most of the time I keep them all in one area of the apt then decorate when I have company.
But really I just want her to be able to go buy some more plants. 💕💕💕
Pack up the car, take out the car seats, get the credit card and go girl!! This was hysterical!!. Advise: Find the Master Gardeners' group for your area. Usually through local plant sales. Know the light in your house, select plants accordingly. Outdoor plants, have Taylor do a drip hose. Veg - again, Master Gardener
I love these reaction clips MOST. So so sweet to see the love between you, two. Take care of it too!
Heidi, I just learned about the “root ball”. Apparently you have to break apart the compacted roots when you get plants in a plastic pot. No one told me! This video is me. I don’t have time to do anything with plants (3 kids also) yet I keep buying them.
You could break the roots a bit. However, you don't have to break the roots before planting, most plants will survive even if you don't as long as you care for them properly. Good luck with your gardening adventures :D
This is very true. You should pull the plant out of the pot and look at it. Most plants need to be repotted if the roots are visible all over the outside of the soil when you remove the pot. I bought a tiny rose bush in a decorative pot in clearance after mother's day one year and when I went to immediately repot it, I discovered there were actually FIVE tiny bushes crammed in one tiny pot. They do that so it looks really full but don't have to wait for a plant to grow big and full. I got five bushes for less than a dollar each out of it but I felt bad for everyone who bought one and couldn't figure out why their rose bush died just weeks later.
I heard that too and then years later someone explained that the roots sense more space when transplanted, so you don't have to break the root ball. Idk which is true anymore. I'll have to experiment lol
Peace lilies thrive on benign neglect. I water when the leaves droop and it’s in a self-watering planter. It’s beside a south facing door and I’ve had it for 18 years now I think.
I have had one for 5 years that I can't seem to kill 🤣
They are a low or filtered light plant. So I always feel that if I touch a leaf on a Peace lily, it browns and withers. Is that the same for you too?
Best plant care advice, read the plant tag for care regarding light ,watering and fertilizing...
Love all your videos guys !
My favorite plant quote from the amazing Ursula Vernon:
"Killing a supposedly unkillable plant just makes people think they have a black thumb. There is no such thing. Nor green. There is only how many plants you are willing to murder to find something that lives."
So go for it and get those plants! Also maybe try a local nursery, they tend to have better selections and more knowledgeable staff to help pick the plant that works with you.
Yeah Heidi! Get those plants! Name those plants! Love those plants! If they are inside, they don't need as much water, but if they are outside, especially in the summer, don't be too greedy with your water! Also keep in mind that repotting a plant is one of the most difficult things for them, so if they die after repotting, don't take it too hard.
When you repot plants make sure that the size difference is not too great. If a plant has too much space it can easily cause the roots to rot and it will take a long time for it to root properly. So just go up a couple of centimeters at a time :D
Heidi, I know how you felt when the bee came into your shirt! One day as I was walking past some shrubbery, unbeknownst to me, one flew up the back of my shirt! I never realized it until I got into the car and leaned back against the seat...it felt like a red hot nail poking into my back when it stung me! Taylor, I love the way you take so much joy in making Heidi laugh..it's very sweet to see : )
Give Heidi more plants. lol. Loved the reaction. Good job Taylor.
Know what light you have around your house. I literally dragged myself out of bed at sunrise and watched where the sunlight hit in a side garden for 2 hours! But now I know exactly what plants will thrive there, so less death. And it was really peaceful, sipping herbal tea while snuggled in a blanket. I brought a book and my phone, but mostly just sat and enjoyed the morning.
Heidi's laugh is just so contagious, I love it.
Taylor’s face while Heidi is watching is the face every husband has when he’s showing a video to his wife that he finds hilarious and waiting to see if she finds it just as hilarious. By the way, fake plants are, in my opinion, an acceptable option for those that are plant challenged.
I love these reaction videos. She’s such a good sport about all the jokes.
Heidi my recommendation is to repot the plants as soon as you bring them home. This way the roots have somewhere to go. For indoor plants use a well draining soil like Pete moss. You’ll water more often but you won’t drown your plants.
I just learned that watering your plants really helps. You may not believe, what a difference it makes, mindblowing!
Not when Taylor looks at the camera like "vindicated!" And technically you did kinda propagate Otto 😂
I felt like he was talking about me!! Haha it is extremely accurate. Didn’t stop me getting a ton of plants and garden supplies. what ever I spend, that’s the value of the first crop - $200 zucchini
Well, I just made a $50 pitcher of lemonade. Lol
Watching Taylor imitate his wife is magic every single time!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Liking and commenting so Heidi can get more plants lol my advice is just keep tryin. I only just took on house plants this year. I've had several outdoor gardens but I usually kill most of it. Last year I had a baby right when plants were supposed to go out though so not my fault lol
YES! I was hoping there would be one of these!! 😂
I couldn't let you down!
This was wonderful! As a Colorado resident as well, start slow with gardening. It is hard to garden here, because Colorado weather is so bipolar! But I am so excited for you to learn and grow all sorts of fun things! Know your zone, your last and first frost dates and just try! You can't call yourself a successful gardener if you haven't killed many plants by accident.
A few tips about gardening for Heidi:
1.) Cherry tomato plants and rhubarb are pretty easy to grow.
2.) Tomato fertilizer spikes are great for increasing yields and ensuring the tomato plants are well-nourished.
3. Geraniums and mint family plants help repel mosquitoes, wasps, and hornets.
4. For outdoor plants, choose flowers, trees, and shrubs that are native to your part of the country because they’ll both grow better than non-native plants and they are more familiar to pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds as well as local wildlife.
5.) Carefully read the planting and care instructions that come with the plants or seeds.
6. Fencing around the garden helps keep out rabbits, but make sure it’s high enough.
Also, if you're planting garlic/onions(alliums in general), keep it away from any sort of legume or plant with nitrogen fixing bacteria in its roots because they'll try and kill each other.
I literally watch a "wife" video and immediately expect a Heidi reaction video directly after it :D Heidi's laughter and expressions are the best!
Olla and watering stakes are great for slowly and steadily watering plants so that you don't kill them. Check early and often for signs of stress and act accordingly. Also some plant like wetter roots while others like drier roots so tailoring your soil to what you are planting will make it much easier. Mixes with vermiculite, coco coir or Peet are great for water retention and slow release. Fertilizer and/or bioactive soil is important for plant healthy since that is what gives them nutrients and helps them stay healthy for longer. Dead soil will lead to dead plants. Healthy living soil leads to healthy living plants.
So proud of you and happy that you two are such a great team!! Yes, plants are not easy--Aloe plants are usually hard to kill and easy to care for. Also helpful medicinal characteristics. Jade plants and succulents-do not overwater. Good luck!!
I vote for a trip to the nursery! My mom has a green thumb, and I am slowly, after 40 years, getting plants to grow. I feel your pain!
Ok, soooo....this video just reminded me I've not "technically" water my plants in "some time" now and found myself going around the house looking to see who is still alive & who I can revive. Hysterical. Heidi, you should go plant shopping!!!
Heidi, I used to really be a “plant murderer.” But I have gotten much better! I am still learning, but my front porch has a dozen plants that are doing pretty great. One thing that I have been doing the past couple of years is designate Wednesday as plant-watering day. That way, I don’t have to worry about over- or under-watering simply because I can’t remember when I last watered. The other thing that I do is use the same container and fill it with the same amount of water each time. Keep trying and good luck!🍀👍 ❤️
Great video. I hope it does well for your future trip to the nursery. And don't worry about plants dying, see it as a learning step in the right direction. Good luck! 👍
I couldn't keep anything alive either until my mother-in-law taught me a few key things -- it's light and water but also drainage! So for indoor pots, put down some rocks at the bottom & then add soil. That & if you're planting from seed, till the soil so it's loose so the small seed roots can push through and around the soil easily. If you're re-potting a plant, push down the root ball firmly so you don't have any air pockets. And yeah, since then, full on gardening -- herbs, vegetables, not just flowering plants. Have fun this spring & hope any of this helps! Love you guys!!! This is my favorite channel on TH-cam :)
Try a ZZ plant. Mines still alive after a year! It thrives on neglect, seriously, I water once a month and that’s it.
I call her Zoey. Got one for hubby’s office, Zach.
Love your videos! For gardening out doors here in Northern Colorado look for plants labeled "Plant Select". These plants are suited for the Rocky Mountain region and will be less work to keep alive. Happy gardening!
They really have such a beautiful marriage! True best friends with lots of laughter
Love this video. I had to get rid of all my houseplants after I killed so many. I live in Minnesota and got involved in the master gardener program here after my houseplant experience. The master gardeners have a wealth of knowledge - I would recommend calling their garden question line or emailing the master gardener program wherever you are - you will learn so much. (:
I love her confidence in her ability to learn!
I love your videos. I laughed all the way thru the videos, now I'm laughing harder ,with Heidi laughing .
Her laugh IS contagious!
I also live somewhere dry and have 3 kiddos running around so the best thing i can recommend for outside flower beds would be some sort of garden fabric and mulch on top. You retain so much more moisture and don't have to worry about watering nearly as often.
Advice: when buying outdoor yard plants buy for your locally zoned areas.
Even better, find the natives that grow within a few miles of your house. We're moving to a new subdivision, and there's one patch of wild area just up the road, and I'm going to figure out what used to grow where my backyard is.
OMG! I so feel this one! I seem to only be able to keep Philodendrons/Pathos alive!!! I'm trying to hard with two fiddle dig leafs and two Monstera's and they're just doing so so! But my philodendrons are doing great! What the heck LOL!
Dry soil between waterings on the fig and monstera
I’ve kept a fiddle leaf fig alive for 2 years now and I’m so proud but also, it’s not flourishing, just surviving and I want it to grow big so bad! I also live in Alaska where we get like no sunlight sometimes in the winter and the air is very dry.
So your Pothos evokes pathos? So sad.
Heidi I am with you on the plant buying spree every spring I absolutely go crazy buying new plants around the house. I’m 61 now and it took me many years of trial error blood sweat and mini tears to learn about my plants, but I am now call the Queen green thumb of the family. As for bees we need all of them, just blow them away do not run. Talk to them while you work tell them you want to coexist with them. And they will actually leave you alone. I love how your husband reenact what all we women do. Big but I have seen some men do the same thing or worse with their own yards especially when they have nice riding lawnmowers and fancy tools to groom their yards. Lol love you guys keep the films coming😊💕😂
Watch the leaves and move it around the room until it is happy.
Watch the weather forecast and don’t plant too soon. Spring gets us all.
Just love them. 🌱😁 Really I would say it is in the soil test. What I mean by that is just testing the moisture of the soil with your fingers. What does it feel like one inch down? You want it moist but not "wet".
It'll also be in learning what each plant wants. Making sure you have it in the right space (sunny or shade or somewhere in between).
😂 give Taylor a n A for creativity and humor, B for accuracy 😂 this was funny
Heidi, I have a green thumb & can’t grow peace lilies at all. No clue what they need! For those of us that love growing plants, this is a great video 😊
Same. I've thrown a few dead peace lilies in the yard several times myself, but currently have 12 house plants that are doing very well. My outdoor plants are doing great, too.
I’ve heard that peace lilies need humidity. I used to have one for years, but it stopped flowering, and it was too big to keep humid since we burn wood for heat.
This was so sweet! My biggest plant tip is to observe the plant every day and see how it changes with its environment
Agreed! I love seeing her reactions to his videos. Fantastic sense of humor!
Great job on the plants that are still alive Heidi! I think you need more!! Go to the nursery! Love these videos!
If you are looking for an encouraging garden channel, my three favorites right now are Roots and Refuge, MIgardener, and Justin Rhodes
I love you guys team work I can not stop 😂😂😅😆😄😀 he is so creative and she so organize the make wonderful foundation for the lil ones to tribe congratulations 🎉 to you both .
As someone who identifies as a plant grim reaper I give the video an A+. It was hilarious and so was the reaction.
Also Orchid bark soil or succelent soil mix works for everything. AND matches in your soil help with fungus gnats and bottom watering in bulk helps with the overwhelming feeling on watering day.
Heidi is such a good sport! I’m glad she can laugh with us!
I grew up on a farm. I had no experience with house plants, just those in the garden. After I got married someone gave me a Snake Plant. I had it for a few years, but after one of our moves it disappeared and I thought that somehow it had simply not made it onto the truck. 6 months or so later I was preparing to sort through the final box --clothing. I took the clothes out and there sat the Snake plant--my husband's doing. It was still alive and lived for several more years. I finally gave it away. I am not sure you can kill those things.
Pothos is super easy to keep alive and I love it! Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what works in your house or yard but usually if I do enough research for something super hardy and drought tolerant in my zone I do okay. :-P
okay.
1. perennials come back annuls you need to replant each year
2. starting a veggie garden in co
- plant lettuce, spinage, roots ( beets, carrots...), potatoes and onions the last week of March
- mid may plant most of everything else
- end of May plant herbs, flowers and store bought plant (peppers, tomatoes...)
When it comes to watering, for most houseplants...less is more. Over time, I’ve probably had more issues with over watering than under
succulents for sure but seems like my ferns can never get enough
Taylor is hilarious, and Heidi is such a good sport
I am 71 years old. Been gardening probably 50+ years now from Alaska to Arizona. I do great with outdoor plants, houseplants not so much! One tip is to find what grows good in your area. Love watching your reactions to Taylor’s pretending to be you!
Here’s a 👍 so Heidi and can go to the plant nursery! I unfortunately don’t have plant advice 😅
We just spent 4 days moving across Canada in cold weather and some of my plants took a big hit in their health even though I had them in the car (not the cold moving truck) and brought them into the hotel room every night.
I had to prune my young pothos and mini monsters down to three healthy leaves each. I also have a black thumb, but I was able to keep almost every plant I bought during lockdowns.
My husband just told me yesterday, “You really do love and care for your plants while they’re dying.”
I talk to them all the time, and I’ve given one a name... Joshua, because we grew him from seeds we bought at Joshua Tree NP.
This is the video I was waiting for! Love Heidi's reactions 😁😅
I didn’t know my plants could get headaches… this explains so much and here I thought they just didn’t love me 😜😂
I totally understand Heidi! I swear every year I am not going to buy more plants, every year I buy more plants. Just spreading the beauty. 🌷🌸🎋 I find potted plants the hardest to keep alive, forgetting to water them enough. 🪴
You "like to see life florish and grow", Heidi. You certainly do an excellent job with your family!
Gonna watch it ten times to be an enabler.
Prayer plants are cool and beautiful, btw.
Yes!!!, Heidi needs all the plants!!! And yes she should be able to feed her family with the food she grows!! (Lol on the single fruit first harvest… but i get excited about it too and no one in my house cares!)
As for tips…. Well ya just have to do it! Vegetables are much easier for me than house plants but now I’ve finally gotten the groove of it… i pretty much forget about them till i see them droop slightly. Succulents get drips of water every week and the rest i let sit in water to absorb from the bottom throughout.. and your welcome lol!!!
Love you guys!♥️
Adorable! You guys really have something special...Very lucky kiddos afoot, too. Thanks for sharing the crazy & the joy. :)
HI Taylor and Heidi! Absolutely LOVE your videos! As far as any advice I can give you Heidi...when "feeding" your houseplants, I heard recently that soaking some banana peels in water for a couple of days and then watering your plants with the mixture does WONDERS for them! It's the Potassium from the bananas that do the trick. Happy Gardening!
I give an A+ because his assignment is COMEDY and THAT was HILARIOUS!!
It’s almost always better to underwater than over water plants. Wiping your plants leafs and rotating the plant help with even growth and photosynthesis 🌱 Also, sometimes plants just die, even if you take good care of them.
There are plant apps now that can identify various plants and give advice based on the plant’s overall appearance…the main one that comes to mind I believe is Picture This
I think the best advice for new plant parents is to take the time to get to know your plant and it's needs and wants- like you do with any good relationship 😂 nourish it!
Cacti are more challenging than you think. People tend to overwater them which is guaranteed death. Florence needs to also be kept in a well draining pot with a lot of natural light. One final tip, most houseplants don't do well the direct sun. Love your videos, love Heidi's reactions.
I love the reaction videos. Also here for Heidi to get new plants
I went to an awesome master gardener class at an old nursery here locally once and the teacher said if you're not killing plants you're not a gardener. It's all good Heidi, it is how you learn
When we were first married, my husband would apologize to any plant I brought into the house. But, I learned over time and Heidi will too. Keep growing!
I am just leaving a comment so Heidi can get more plants. Love you guys!
Watch videos on each type of plant you are trying to grow. This is the only way I've managed to keep my plant babies alive. Some plants come from desert conditions, some from the jungle. If you can replicate their natural habitat you will have gorgeous, thriving plants.
I feel the same- Heidi🌱🌈✌️let’s get growing, lots to learn. Kids get excited and within the new generation feels farming in their roots ❣️
For indoor plants get a large bowl and fill with water and liquid fertilizer. Place your plants in it. Let the plants drink from the bottom up. They won't take more than they need. Repeat weekly. For my large indoor plants I use the bathtub. Hope this helps.
lol, Heidi is hilarious.
Plant tips: I water my plants every two weeks. I’ve had no problem. ( though they do get lots of water ) In the summer, I water once a week. Most plants like like. Don’t shove them in a corner where the light can’t get too. The one on the Fireplace needs more light. The one behind the piano would thrive by the light. I also buy them a bigger pot as well as most are root bound. Good luck! 😊
I’m glad to see another wife that dose plants the same way. Lol love your videos
Stick your finger in the soil before you water the plant. If a bunch of soil sticks to your finger, it doesn't need to be watered yet :) Also using an app to find out what your dying plant needs is super helpful!