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So sorry to hear about Holly's health. Pets, like gardening, allow us to care for them and they provide companionship, beauty, and link us to creation.
Too many people want an instant garden which if you have a lot of money, can be done, but a beautiful garden takes time to build from the soil up. Enjoy the process!
Holly is such a beautiful part of your videos as your gorgeous gardens. I always love seeing her next to you stepping on your new plants or in the background. Hope she gets better. Thank you for sharing and keep us updated.
Holly is such a sweetheart! I'm sorry to hear that she has not been doing well this week, and hope she bounces back. Thank you for answering my question about pruning the damaged camellia japonica. Y'all are great!
I have ordered lots of plants from Plants by Mail over the last 2-3 years and I’ve never had any problems! Their plants are great! I’m in the Lowcountry of SC 8b.
Thank you Jim for explaining that organic fertilizers work when the soil is warm while the non-organic release even in the winter. I had never heard that before.
Poor Holly. I pray that everything goes well with her. I have two senior citizen little guys (20 1/2 yo toy poodle and a 16 yo chihuahua / terrier mix). Older dogs are wonderful!
Hi Jim. Sorry to hear about Holly. I didn’t realize she was that old…14 yrs that’s amazing. Hope she gets the right treatment to help her condition. Ppl will say oh it’s just a dog but our beloved pets are like family members. They mean the world to us.
Thanks for the Holly update. I was wondering if the IG video from earlier this week was a routine vet visit or something else. Totally get your "14-year-old dog stuff". And you're right, we all look for her roaming around in your vids.
@Ram Giberson Hi Ram, yes, it definitely feels (and smells) like spring in my corner of South Carolina. Lots to do in the garden! So great to hear from you. I know you are busy gardening as well as everything is beginning to wake up.
I'm from St. Louis but now live in South Carolina. I agree with you Glenda. I felt a bit of pride when Jim mentioned MoBot. I've spent so much time there.
Hello Jim putnam and Stephany. Ram. I clean the a lot this year. Coming beautiful. Been following you guys. Miss you guys come to see us any time. Happy spring.
Huntington Gardens, San Marino, Southern California… (near Altadena or Pasadena … home of the Rose Parade)… It is also an educational and research institution, complete with a museum and library on the 200+ acre property Portland’s Rose Garden…
Amen to Philadelphia Gardens. Longwood and Chanticleer are great. Jenkins Arboretum when the azaleas are in bloom is not to be missed. Lots of others too. A week in the Philly gardens is a great vacation plan.
Sorry to hear about Holly. Now I just need to get through the jealousy towards areas that have spring earlier than I do. We're getting below zero tonight and tomorrow.
My 2 babies are 14ish, as one was found, one was from the pound, so dunno exact ages, prayers for Holly, they get issues, then they often go away! Like with us.
Thanks for mentioning Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA. They have a great educational series. We would love to see you offer an in-person or virtual seminar through Lewis Ginter.
So sorry to hear about sweet Holly. I'm a cat lover and have had them all my life and it's tough to lose them. Hoping the masses can be treated with meds.
I am so sorry to hear about Holly! I hope she feels more herself soon. Thank you for answering my question a few weeks ago and for all your knowledge! (And Lewis Ginter Botanical in Richmond is one my faves!!)
The best thing for deer is a physical barrier. I use this large 3 plus feet high fencing. You have to put it around every kind of tree, including conifers.. I don’t know why more people do not use them.
Sorry to hear about Holly. Hope she gets better soon! Thanks for your public gardens recommendations! Didn’t know about Philly. Visiting public gardens is something I hope to do more of, now having been well into retirement.
Jim - I’ve watched your older edging and mulch videos and plan to edge/mulch around the trees in my front lawn. After that I’d like to add a ground cover under the trees to protect the roots. What are your favorite full sun, evergreen ground covers for under planting a young tree? I know you often recommend shrubs and such but I think I’d like to start with a ground cover for now
Holly gives the videos a family feel . Hope she is feeling better. Quick question, you devoted a video to Raulston Hardy Viburnum, is there a location in the metro Atlanta area that carries them or are they just sold out of the North Carolina area?
A particularly informative Q&A this week - thank you! Wishing Holly an easy recovery from the vet visits. Also thinking of those affected by the Ohio chemical disaster. ♥️
Hi Jim and Stephanie! I am sure you covered this in one of your many amazing videos, but, am unsure which one. My Question is about Scott's weed and feed for my lawn, and does it kill off all the beneficial? Too much lawn to weed. Thank you for all the great info. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!
On arborists, I look for ISA certification-but you have to be careful. Often it means the top guy has, or had, certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, but that doesn't necessarily filter down to the workers. In some cases it does, and that's who to hire. Best of all probably is an experienced ISA arborist who is still doing the work himself or herself.
I agree. Most of the time it's only the owner of the company that is certified or they tell you they just need to take the exam! Certified arborists are more expensive but you get what you pay for.
Sweet Holly, hope she’s having a better week. Will you be pruning your blueberries? Also, I have two blueberries in a large pot and planned on separating them this winter. But they have flower buds already! Is it okay to move them while they’re in bloom? I followed your directions years ago for containers and they’ve done great. I’m in 7b GA.
Great answers to questions as usual. I think you should mention physical barriers for deer. A fence around the rink works well and it’s amazing how few people use them.
I’m so sorry to hear she’s had a rough week. My question for you is about wood chips that got buried into my garden bed by a contractor moving the gas meter. I know from our soil test that we are already low on nitrogen. What can I do to prevent struggling plants from their neglect?
I understand the point about arborists, but the bottom line is a certified arborist has to pass their exam score no less than 76%. They also can assess the health of a tree and see the difference between projected risk and actual risk, nor will they top off a tree or make it look like a lollipop after pruning. They also carry appropriate insurance too.
Pruning Question: How do I prune Vintage Jade Distylium? I have 3 that have some cold damage (zone 8a) and I want to keep that flowing draping shape they naturally have. If I clip out the damage, will I create branching and loose the shape I love? I don’t want meatballs😊
So, I’ve already asked one question! But I’ll take my chances…I have a Kousa Dogwood that has not thrived. Sent away tissue for testing and it came back as having two diseases, Colletotrichum species (most likely C. acutatum) and Botryosphaeria species (most likely B. dothidea). The second is most likely a result of the first which is probably a result of stress on the tree. I suspect the area is to wet-clay soil and all. So, provided I determine and correct the stress which caused the disease, what small tree can I plant there? Can I go back with another Kousa Dogwood or is that bound for failure?
Hello Jim, What are your thoughts regarding weed burning for beds covered with hardwood mulch provided great care is taken around the shrubs and the bed is thoroughly wetted. I’ve seen several videos on the subject and I like the fact that it also kills the weed seeds. Thanks in advance!
I planted sunshine ligustrum last year, and they flourished beautifully 😍. However, this year, they are losing their leaves like crazy. I did notice brown spots. I thought deer issues so sprayed them. Your thoughts or you have seen this problem before.
QUESTION - Can you talk about the chipper/shredder you have and what made you decide on the Sun Joe? Did you try other chipper/shredder? Thank you Jim and Steph!
To the person who asked about soil testing for contaminants, if you're in Ohio, the state will probably offer this service. Check with your local department of agriculture regardless of where you are, they're usually offered through them.
Hi Jim - I live in MD (7B) and have a Ruby Stellar Magnolia in the front yard. I noticed today there are some round holes in the leaves about the size of a pencil. I'm not sure what's going on but my first thought is insects. My plan is to hit it with horticultural oil. Thoughts? It's a little early for bug action or at least I thought it was.
Hi Jim and Steph, have tried for 3 seasons and had no luck growing Echinacea on my property along a tidal creek in Savannah GA, zone 8B. Am covered up with deer and love the benefits to birds and pollinators. Tried several varieties and within weeks they begin to turn black and eventually die off. Over time have graded the soil and tried amending with sand and crushed gravel for drainage- and have planted in full sun but no luck. Sparing water seems to put off the problem but eventually they die. Thoughts? Thanks, Laura
I have a hydrangea, I believe it is Fire Island, the tag was damaged, that has not flowered. It was a small plant that had a few blooms when I bought it the summer of 2021. From what I have found it blooms on new growth. It gets the sun in the afternoon. The plant is still quite small, should I do a small amount of pruning to stimulate it this year? This will be the second full summer for it, in the ground. Also, should hydrangeas be fertilized each year? I use organic fertilizer in my garden.
Wisteria is my most favorite plant. I realize that it's considered invasive. I'm in zone 8A. Can I tree form a Wisteria and how do I go about doing that?
I have a sunny bank that is well mulched but I would like to plant some grasses that would eliminate the need to mulch so much. could you please suggest some native type grasses that are drought tolerant and would spread but not too rapidly. Thank you Jim! I learn so much from your videos.
Regarding the boxwoods and dog peeing on them, boxwoods do tend to have a dog urine smell to them, so they might not actually be peeing on that much, perhaps
I bought a property 2 years ago home and yard on a lil 1/4 acre (Sacramento Area 9b), just started focusing on the landscaping last fall. While planting a maple in the back yard we discovered hard pan after 6", the soil was completely dry even though we had a week of rain just before. I had 10 yards of compost delivered and spread that about 4" deep over the areas I am planning to have my garden beds then used a 3" auger about every 9"-12" and went about a foot deep. Raked to incorporate the soil with the compost and level. Then had another 10yds delivered, went back in with 3-4" of compost to mulch. Pathways and other areas have walk on mulch. Now I'm starting to plant and finding so many fat earthworms, it makes me think I did the right thing. Should I wait a year before sending a soil sample in? Should I let this settle for the year so the suggestions are more beneficial for the long run? Thanks Jim!
Hey! I would go to Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis. The horticulturist there, Don Shor, would be able to help you. He's been gardening in the valley since the 80s and got his training at UC Davis. Were I you, I would send a soil sample of the native soil first so you know what your deeper rooted plants are tapping into when they root past the improved soil. A soil test really only is necessary every few years on say a 3-5 year interval just so you know how conditions are changing in your yard. If you do go, tell him Ashdale sent you! :) best of luck!
How can I prune a distylium to change it from a small ball to a more natural shape? I have 2 I moved from one location to another in my yard. They were pruned to be about 2'w x 1'd x 2'h with a flat top. I'd like them to look more natural in the new place in my yard.
Question: I've had carboard down on my garden beds with a layer of mulch on it only ever since last fall and only added soil recently. The cardboard is still intact, its definitely weathered but I feel like when I go to plant in it, it might not be broken down enough for roots to make their way through. Should I be poking holes in the cardboard when I go to plant my seedlings?
I have a north facing bed against the house that is pretty much full shade and stays wet (no standing water). Should I try to amend the soil so that it dries out some? Zone 8a Virginia Beach.
Would you cosnider visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown Ohio on one of your international garden tours? The gardens are part of Millcreek Metro Parks. I started working at the gardens about a month ago. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you.
In N. Florida, nurseries sell awabuki viburnum, which have very large, round-ish glossy leaves. These shrubs perform terribly and every year go thru a hard leaf drop after turning bright red. Some businesses call them "chindo". Online they look like different plants as the chindo looks more like a slender pointed (Coppertop-ish) shape. Is the chindo an different or improved version of awabuki?
I have a row of abelia and some spirea in front of my house. Over the winter they accumulate oak leaves IN the base. Do I need to clean that out? For now they're small enough I can and do but in a couple years I may not be able to get my hand in. Can the leave stay (even though they're super slow to decompose) or should I limb up the bottoms a bit to leave them more accessible? Thanks for all your hard work!!
I have azaleas in my landscape that were planted before I moved in. Is there any way to find our what variety I have? There are so many on the market it seems impossible to know.
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The Thumbnail photo is a Sundew Magnolia at the Raulston Arboretum this week. Thanks for watching.
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So sorry to hear about Holly's health. Pets, like gardening, allow us to care for them and they provide companionship, beauty, and link us to creation.
Nicely put 👍🏻
Too many people want an instant garden which if you have a lot of money, can be done, but a beautiful garden takes time to build from the soil up. Enjoy the process!
Powers of positive vibes for Holly.
I always look for Holly. She is such a sweetie. I've had several dogs and cats who lived to ripe old ages. I still miss them.
Holly is such a beautiful part of your videos as your gorgeous gardens. I always love seeing her next to you stepping on your new plants or in the background. Hope she gets better. Thank you for sharing and keep us updated.
Thumbs up for Holly ❤
Prayers for Holly, I love to see her toodling around in your videos.
Thanks for the noteworthy list of botanical gardens. I travel and plan to see some of these when I can get to these places. Prayers for Holly 💚
Holly is such a sweetheart! I'm sorry to hear that she has not been doing well this week, and hope she bounces back. Thank you for answering my question about pruning the damaged camellia japonica. Y'all are great!
I have ordered lots of plants from Plants by Mail over the last 2-3 years and I’ve never had any problems! Their plants are great! I’m in the Lowcountry of SC 8b.
Thank you Jim for explaining that organic fertilizers work when the soil is warm while the non-organic release even in the winter. I had never heard that before.
Poor Holly. I pray that everything goes well with her. I have two senior citizen little guys (20 1/2 yo toy poodle and a 16 yo chihuahua / terrier mix). Older dogs are wonderful!
Agree, Mavis! Older dogs are wonderful!
@@susanbaker2796 lady around the corner had a dog that lived to 25+, and not a tiny dog, maybe 30+ lbs
20 years is a heck of a life for a doggo! I worked at an animal hospital for 3 years and never saw a 20 year old dog, so you're doing something right!
Thank you, Jim! Excellent and timely advice. Really enjoyed watching the birds enjoying your garden. Love to Holly!
Prayers for Holly 🙏🏻 she’s a good girl
Though we rely on your vast amount of knowledge, please take the time needed for your sweet dog...❤️🙏
Hi Jim. Sorry to hear about Holly. I didn’t realize she was that old…14 yrs that’s amazing. Hope she gets the right treatment to help her condition. Ppl will say oh it’s just a dog but our beloved pets are like family members. They mean the world to us.
Thanks for the Holly update. I was wondering if the IG video from earlier this week was a routine vet visit or something else. Totally get your "14-year-old dog stuff". And you're right, we all look for her roaming around in your vids.
Hello Ram, how are you. ?spring is coming, ye and ye ye.
@Ram Giberson Hi Ram, yes, it definitely feels (and smells) like spring in my corner of South Carolina. Lots to do in the garden! So great to hear from you. I know you are busy gardening as well as everything is beginning to wake up.
Praying for Holly!! 🙏🏼
Thanks for the video Jim!
Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is a beautiful place! Coming from Missouri I'm proud to have it mentioned!
I'm from St. Louis but now live in South Carolina. I agree with you Glenda. I felt a bit of pride when Jim mentioned MoBot. I've spent so much time there.
Buchart Gardens on Vancouver Island is amazing. If you love gardens make this a destination. Thank you Jim. I love your channel!
Thanks for the shout out to San Francisco Botanical Garden, indeed a beautiful place a little over an hour from Napa Valley. Words cannot describe it.
Hello Jim putnam and Stephany. Ram. I clean the a lot this year. Coming beautiful. Been following you guys. Miss you guys come to see us any time. Happy spring.
Well wishes for Holly. Great video as always. Thank you for teaching us!
Sorry to hear that about Holly. I hope she is feeling better soon. She will be in my prayers 🙏🏼
Prayers for Holly, Jim.
🙏❤🙏
I pray Holly will be with you for many more years.
Yes we LOVE her. 😍 Good you caught it early. 💜🙏💜
Huntington Gardens, San Marino, Southern California… (near Altadena or Pasadena … home of the Rose Parade)… It is also an educational and research institution, complete with a museum and library on the 200+ acre property
Portland’s Rose Garden…
Outside our Vet’s office is tons of loriope! And it’s looks great after all that traffic!!!!
Amen to Philadelphia Gardens. Longwood and Chanticleer are great. Jenkins Arboretum when the azaleas are in bloom is not to be missed. Lots of others too. A week in the Philly gardens is a great vacation plan.
Sending some prayers for Holly!
Holly is so loved. Sending well wishes to her, you, and her other people 💜
Awe, I hope everything turns out great for Holly! ❄️💚🙃
Best wishes for Miss Holly!
Sending Holly and your family good vibes as you deal with senior dog issues. 🐕
Sorry to hear about Holly. Now I just need to get through the jealousy towards areas that have spring earlier than I do. We're getting below zero tonight and tomorrow.
My 2 babies are 14ish, as one was found, one was from the pound, so dunno exact ages, prayers for Holly, they get issues, then they often go away! Like with us.
Thanks for mentioning Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA. They have a great educational series. We would love to see you offer an in-person or virtual seminar through Lewis Ginter.
Yes. We went there several years ago and were blown away!! This is after being to NYBG and Longwood several times. It stole my heart away.
So sorry to hear about sweet Holly. I'm a cat lover and have had them all my life and it's tough to lose them. Hoping the masses can be treated with meds.
All my love to the Putnam clan as Holly goes through old dog issues 😘
Wow high praise for Philly gardens and I'm right here in the suburbs. I better get out more and see some of these!
I am so sorry to hear about Holly! I hope she feels more herself soon. Thank you for answering my question a few weeks ago and for all your knowledge! (And Lewis Ginter Botanical in Richmond is one my faves!!)
Holly is so special. I do enjoy your journey and Holly is definitely a highlight to your show.
The best thing for deer is a physical barrier. I use this large 3 plus feet high fencing. You have to put it around every kind of tree, including conifers.. I don’t know why more people do not use them.
Always great advice! Good luck with Holly!
You are a wealth of knowledge and explain things in a way that is very understandable. Saying a prayer for Holly and you both.
Sorry to hear about Holly. Hope she gets better soon! Thanks for your public gardens recommendations! Didn’t know about Philly. Visiting public gardens is something I hope to do more of, now having been well into retirement.
Jim, my best wishes to sweet Holly!! Praying for her complete speedy recovery!! 🙏🙏🙏. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!
Montreal Botanical Gardens is amazing! You should visit Jim!
Jim - I’ve watched your older edging and mulch videos and plan to edge/mulch around the trees in my front lawn. After that I’d like to add a ground cover under the trees to protect the roots. What are your favorite full sun, evergreen ground covers for under planting a young tree? I know you often recommend shrubs and such but I think I’d like to start with a ground cover for now
Sweet Holly ❤ 😘
My chow chow husky mix also has had a bunch of benign tumors around their thyroid. Seems common in husky’s
Sending good thoughts and prayers for Holly and you all…sweet girl🥰
❤️ Love you Holly!
Most of my family lives in Johnston county! Small world 😍
Holly gives the videos a family feel . Hope she is feeling better. Quick question, you devoted a video to Raulston Hardy Viburnum, is there a location in the metro Atlanta area that carries them or are they just sold out of the North Carolina area?
Hugs to Holly
Sending good thoughts to Holly!
A particularly informative Q&A this week - thank you! Wishing Holly an easy recovery from the vet visits. Also thinking of those affected by the Ohio chemical disaster. ♥️
The deer in my neighborhood Love coming in my yard and digging Up my grass looking for grubs I guess
Hi Jim and Stephanie! I am sure you covered this in one of your many amazing videos, but, am unsure which one. My Question is about Scott's weed and feed for my lawn, and does it kill off all the beneficial? Too much lawn to weed. Thank you for all the great info. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!
On arborists, I look for ISA certification-but you have to be careful. Often it means the top guy has, or had, certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, but that doesn't necessarily filter down to the workers. In some cases it does, and that's who to hire. Best of all probably is an experienced ISA arborist who is still doing the work himself or herself.
I agree. Most of the time it's only the owner of the company that is certified or they tell you they just need to take the exam! Certified arborists are more expensive but you get what you pay for.
There is also a National Arboretum in DC which is huge. Azalea season coming up late March and they have a magnificent collection!
Have you visited Ladew Topiary Garden in Maryland or Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach? Two more favorites! Prayers for sweet Holly!
Check with the BBB The person looking for a arborist And see if there's any complaints with the company you are looking at
Sweet Holly, hope she’s having a better week. Will you be pruning your blueberries? Also, I have two blueberries in a large pot and planned on separating them this winter. But they have flower buds already! Is it okay to move them while they’re in bloom? I followed your directions years ago for containers and they’ve done great. I’m in 7b GA.
Thanks for answering my questions! I appreciate the guidance and knowledge.
Great answers to questions as usual. I think you should mention physical barriers for deer. A fence around the rink works well and it’s amazing how few people use them.
What can grow near the runoff from the backwash of a salt pump swimming pool? Woodland edge, zone 8b, south Alabama
I’m so sorry to hear she’s had a rough week. My question for you is about wood chips that got buried into my garden bed by a contractor moving the gas meter. I know from our soil test that we are already low on nitrogen. What can I do to prevent struggling plants from their neglect?
I understand the point about arborists, but the bottom line is a certified arborist has to pass their exam score no less than 76%.
They also can assess the health of a tree and see the difference between projected risk and actual risk, nor will they top off a tree or make it look like a lollipop after pruning. They also carry appropriate insurance too.
Pruning Question: How do I prune Vintage Jade Distylium? I have 3 that have some cold damage (zone 8a) and I want to keep that flowing draping shape they naturally have. If I clip out the damage, will I create branching and loose the shape I love? I don’t want meatballs😊
So, I’ve already asked one question! But I’ll take my chances…I have a Kousa Dogwood that has not thrived. Sent away tissue for testing and it came back as having two diseases, Colletotrichum species (most likely C. acutatum) and Botryosphaeria species (most likely B. dothidea). The second is most likely a result of the first which is probably a result of stress on the tree. I suspect the area is to wet-clay soil and all. So, provided I determine and correct the stress which caused the disease, what small tree can I plant there? Can I go back with another Kousa Dogwood or is that bound for failure?
After this winter (zone 7a) my azaleas are very brown and have lost a lot of leaves, how do I revive them? (Should I prune? Leave them alone?)
Hello Jim,
What are your thoughts regarding weed burning for beds covered with hardwood mulch provided great care is taken around the shrubs and the bed is thoroughly wetted. I’ve seen several videos on the subject and I like the fact that it also kills the weed seeds.
Thanks in advance!
Old Dogs are the Best!
I planted sunshine ligustrum last year, and they flourished beautifully 😍. However, this year, they are losing their leaves like crazy. I did notice brown spots. I thought deer issues so sprayed them. Your thoughts or you have seen this problem before.
QUESTION - Can you talk about the chipper/shredder you have and what made you decide on the Sun Joe? Did you try other chipper/shredder? Thank you Jim and Steph!
To the person who asked about soil testing for contaminants, if you're in Ohio, the state will probably offer this service. Check with your local department of agriculture regardless of where you are, they're usually offered through them.
Thanks Jim. Also thank you for answering questions I haven’t even asked yet.❄️💚🙃
FYI, The Impatient Gardener has a recent “Wine & Weeds” episode on 9 ways to deal with weeds that’s quite good!
Love Erin, the Impatient Gardener! Jim, you should do a wine & weeds video w/ her! 😊
Hi Jim - I live in MD (7B) and have a Ruby Stellar Magnolia in the front yard. I noticed today there are some round holes in the leaves about the size of a pencil. I'm not sure what's going on but my first thought is insects. My plan is to hit it with horticultural oil. Thoughts? It's a little early for bug action or at least I thought it was.
Hi Jim and Steph, have tried for 3 seasons and had no luck growing Echinacea on my property along a tidal creek in Savannah GA, zone 8B. Am covered up with deer and love the benefits to birds and pollinators. Tried several varieties and within weeks they begin to turn black and eventually die off. Over time have graded the soil and tried amending with sand and crushed gravel for drainage- and have planted in full sun but no luck. Sparing water seems to put off the problem but eventually they die. Thoughts? Thanks, Laura
I have a hydrangea, I believe it is Fire Island, the tag was damaged, that has not flowered. It was a small plant that had a few blooms when I bought it the summer of 2021.
From what I have found it blooms on new growth. It gets the sun in the afternoon. The plant is still quite small, should I do a small amount of pruning to stimulate it this year? This will be the second full summer for it, in the ground. Also, should hydrangeas be fertilized each year? I use organic fertilizer in my garden.
Hi Jim, how can I add mulch or compost in areas with ground covers (for example creeping thyme, ajuga etc)?
Do you have any recommendations for must-see stops along I-95 between Jacksonville and Richmond? Parks, gardens, retail nurseries, etc
Wisteria is my most favorite plant. I realize that it's considered invasive. I'm in zone 8A. Can I tree form a Wisteria and how do I go about doing that?
What is the best time to lime soil?
I have a sunny bank that is well mulched but I would like to plant some grasses that would eliminate the need to mulch so much. could you please suggest some native type grasses that are drought tolerant and would spread but not too rapidly. Thank you Jim! I learn so much from your videos.
Regarding the boxwoods and dog peeing on them, boxwoods do tend to have a dog urine smell to them, so they might not actually be peeing on that much, perhaps
I bought a property 2 years ago home and yard on a lil 1/4 acre (Sacramento Area 9b), just started focusing on the landscaping last fall. While planting a maple in the back yard we discovered hard pan after 6", the soil was completely dry even though we had a week of rain just before. I had 10 yards of compost delivered and spread that about 4" deep over the areas I am planning to have my garden beds then used a 3" auger about every 9"-12" and went about a foot deep. Raked to incorporate the soil with the compost and level. Then had another 10yds delivered, went back in with 3-4" of compost to mulch. Pathways and other areas have walk on mulch. Now I'm starting to plant and finding so many fat earthworms, it makes me think I did the right thing. Should I wait a year before sending a soil sample in? Should I let this settle for the year so the suggestions are more beneficial for the long run? Thanks Jim!
Hey! I would go to Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis. The horticulturist there, Don Shor, would be able to help you. He's been gardening in the valley since the 80s and got his training at UC Davis. Were I you, I would send a soil sample of the native soil first so you know what your deeper rooted plants are tapping into when they root past the improved soil. A soil test really only is necessary every few years on say a 3-5 year interval just so you know how conditions are changing in your yard. If you do go, tell him Ashdale sent you! :) best of luck!
@@Ash_9 Wow! Thanks Ashdale. Pretty fortunate you saw my comment, I'm in Davis often, will definitely stop by next time I'm out there 🙌
2 year old Riverbirch with 4 trunks. Can one be cut off without hurting tree . Zone 7a
How can I prune a distylium to change it from a small ball to a more natural shape? I have 2 I moved from one location to another in my yard. They were pruned to be about 2'w x 1'd x 2'h with a flat top. I'd like them to look more natural in the new place in my yard.
Question: I've had carboard down on my garden beds with a layer of mulch on it only ever since last fall and only added soil recently. The cardboard is still intact, its definitely weathered but I feel like when I go to plant in it, it might not be broken down enough for roots to make their way through. Should I be poking holes in the cardboard when I go to plant my seedlings?
I have a north facing bed against the house that is pretty much full shade and stays wet (no standing water). Should I try to amend the soil so that it dries out some? Zone 8a Virginia Beach.
Would you cosnider visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown Ohio on one of your international garden tours? The gardens are part of Millcreek Metro Parks. I started working at the gardens about a month ago. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you.
In N. Florida, nurseries sell awabuki viburnum, which have very large, round-ish glossy leaves. These shrubs perform terribly and every year go thru a hard leaf drop after turning bright red. Some businesses call them "chindo". Online they look like different plants as the chindo looks more like a slender pointed (Coppertop-ish) shape.
Is the chindo an different or improved version of awabuki?
I have a row of abelia and some spirea in front of my house. Over the winter they accumulate oak leaves IN the base. Do I need to clean that out? For now they're small enough I can and do but in a couple years I may not be able to get my hand in. Can the leave stay (even though they're super slow to decompose) or should I limb up the bottoms a bit to leave them more accessible? Thanks for all your hard work!!
I have azaleas in my landscape that were planted before I moved in. Is there any way to find our what variety I have? There are so many on the market it seems impossible to know.