Planting the Most Beautiful Blue Spruce Trees! 🌲💙 // Garden Answer

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  • @tammywinter9268
    @tammywinter9268 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    It is incredible how much your South Garden has changed. It’s beautiful, so well done.

  • @laraemitchell9064
    @laraemitchell9064 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    These are such pretty little blue spruces. I know when I see a vibrant blue color like that in someone’s landscape, it’s noticeably striking and it tends to stop me in my tracks. I really enjoyed seeing the flashback to where this area started. “Like planting in the moon!” What a long way you guys have come! 💚💚💚

  • @Springdalecottage
    @Springdalecottage ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love that you post early! It’s my time to have coffee and enjoy your garden before the noisy, busy day.

  • @nadinecartwright1979
    @nadinecartwright1979 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When Benjiman put his hands on his hips and looked at you in that sideways squinty way it was 100% Aaron. Too cute!

  • @myrnarenoud3056
    @myrnarenoud3056 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’m new to your channel and I’m loving it!!! This is a gardeners dream channel! You are such a positive, full of life kind of girl and that’s right up my alley! I’m a 74 year old lady sitting in Kansas and I’ve been a gardener for about 35 years and I just can’t quit! Thank you for sharing your life with all of us!

  • @stephaniegower5103
    @stephaniegower5103 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You and Aaron are so patient with your children, showing them how to do things. All to often i see parents in my neighbourhood brushing their kids away with impatience. Their education is so precious particularly on the practicalities of life ❤. Btw is Ken still helping with the video production? You haven’t mentioned him for a while?

  • @barbaracarlson1331
    @barbaracarlson1331 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Loved seeing Samantha “digging to help plant the trees”!! Benjamin you are growing up so quickly!

  • @realamerican4434
    @realamerican4434 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the sound of small airplanes.. it reminds me of my grandma who I lost 10 years ago. She had a secret garden and we would plant bulbs and stuff together every year with my cousins. When planting we always had small planes flying overhead. Hearing that sound and being in a calm garden brings me back to the time I had with her.❤ Thank you for your videos. And just as I'm typing this a small plane just came by my house 🌲💘🛩️🌳🪻🌷🏵️🌺

  • @rebeccawoodbixler9536
    @rebeccawoodbixler9536 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Y’all are helping me appreciate spruces, pines,even the weirdly shaped ones in a garden setting more all the time. What a cute helper digging. ✨🌲✨

    • @staceyallard2692
      @staceyallard2692 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have TOTALLY opened my mind on trees and frankly ornamental grasses over the years watching them. I used to. It like the grasses at all.. I love them now! 😊

    • @julieseidel8258
      @julieseidel8258 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I want one of those tall, spindly evergreens, but not sure if they'd do well in the southeast of the US. They remind me of Whoville! 😊

    • @rebeccawoodbixler9536
      @rebeccawoodbixler9536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@julieseidel8258 me too! I’m in Central Alabama and it’s probably too humid and too much rain.

  • @jeanniewoodrich8712
    @jeanniewoodrich8712 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Your kids are going to have so much knowledge and possibly a full career education by the time they are adults(should they choose that!) Can't you just see Samantha loving the garden because he mom loved it so much....just like you and your mom!

  • @cathymcquinn9113
    @cathymcquinn9113 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You, more than anyone, have educated me in the importance of adding green, yellow, blue etc to the landscaping. Your new area shows that over and over again, which makes it extraordinarily beautiful❣️

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2 Years ago Laura!!!!! It is AMAZING the progress you guys have made!! Hard work by you and your team-it is truly phenomenal!!!

  • @vickitucker9930
    @vickitucker9930 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I LOVE those little blue spruces you planted!! And what an incredible transformation in that part of your garden, wow. I love to see the progress!!

  • @itsmewende
    @itsmewende ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seeing Samantha standing on the shovel, gave me a pogo stick flashback, love how she likes to pitch in and help. The blue spruces, just gorgeous, love their color. It seems impossible that that area looks like this in just 2 yrs.

  • @kerilum789
    @kerilum789 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a Mississippi gardener, I appreciate that you included the full zone range for the Bonnie Blue! It's so hard to find information on how far south evergreen conifers, in particular, will survive... most information that I can find only includes the lowest zone, not the highest. Much appreciated!!

  • @kellydenn-8894
    @kellydenn-8894 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paparazzi! 😂 You guys are so sweet and your love shows even through video!! What amazing role models for Benjamin and Samantha

  • @brianandtamiolson2330
    @brianandtamiolson2330 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I know there’s videos about planting trees, but me and I just say that U2 are the best parents ever. It’s easy to see good parents when they’re interacting with their children. Good job, Laura and Aaron.

  • @SherryTelford
    @SherryTelford ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love seeing the kiddos in the videos….Samantha was so sweet, jumping in to help with shoveling and planting. Benjamin is such a sweet soul, wanting you to know what he’s doing..true family business…you and Aaron are good and patient, teaching parents.

  • @truthbetold2611
    @truthbetold2611 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Laura uses Espoma like there's no tomorrow! The landscape is really coming together. Amazing.

  • @mariacosta6086
    @mariacosta6086 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Your children are such a joy and your garden is looking beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sable10
    @sable10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Samantha and Benjamin are so cute. I am just imagining them as adults with a garden channel and/or nursery of their own. You are teaching them so much!! :)

  • @joydaniel597
    @joydaniel597 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your kids are lucky to live in the paradise that you and Aaron have created.

  • @marinbandel2574
    @marinbandel2574 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good morning Laura and Aaron! Samantha does love the dirt! She was so happy! And she got to dig the holes! Also Aaron was so funny as the paparazzi 🤣🤣🤣. What a truly beautiful day! Hugs from N.C..❤️

  • @donhorn548
    @donhorn548 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m always impressed with your camera positioning. Always helps to tell a complete story. Positioning the camera, so we have a view of y’all approaching the planting area, has to really add to the time requirements.

  • @niteshimmeror9847
    @niteshimmeror9847 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your paparazzi was a great addition today! The vision you had for those trees is an amazing addition.

  • @lynnrichter7832
    @lynnrichter7832 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just love seeing you with your children...loving, caring, patient....allowing them to explore and participate...great parenting!

  • @violetamayer6298
    @violetamayer6298 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "The one paparazzi "😂😂😂😂 what a nice day in the garden. Samantha Grace is such a good helper 👍😊😊

  • @amysgardenstead2879
    @amysgardenstead2879 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that she knows to put her foot on the shovel! Ok now I have to go back and watch the video.😊 Red, yellow, green and blue, yup makes a huge difference.

  • @kaystinebrink1220
    @kaystinebrink1220 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've been watching your channel for a few years. You have taught me to watch for those "special/different" trees and shrubs. My yard has taken on new life with these interesting shapes, colors and sizes.

  • @juliamiller-g7q
    @juliamiller-g7q ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how you aren't afraid to move plants around and your upbeat attitude!

  • @chrisrfan
    @chrisrfan ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Samantha Grace is precious helping dig, pry and lift! Those trees are gorgeous! What a transformation to the south garden! It’s amazing what time and plants can do to a space! Great job!
    Aaron and his paparazzi! Hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @lindahopps739
    @lindahopps739 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh my what a difference a few years can make! Beautiful blue colour on those spruce. Your hard work is certainly paying off.

  • @rosemarythyme6351
    @rosemarythyme6351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blessings for your new spruces! Four and a half years ago, we planted a two foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce that was on clearance at Lowe's. Today it has grown to seven feet tall, filled in nicely with beautiful layering branching, and looks gorgeous! We planted it in full sun all by it's lonesome on a gentle, downhill slope and it's loving it.

  • @anslatsky5307
    @anslatsky5307 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a blessing for your family to grow your garden from scratch while your family are still young so many years ahead to enjoy, most of us start at retirement, enjoy every moment, love your garden.

  • @susangorsett7534
    @susangorsett7534 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love it, the flash back was great to see, the South garden is definitely coming along! My favorite part today was seeing your gardener in the making in action. How wonderful to see her interest in digging in the dirt.😊❤

  • @lindabourgeois103
    @lindabourgeois103 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how patient you are with your kids and allow them to get involved! Such a wonderful lesson for them. Also, that is quite the transformation from 2 years ago. Love the spruce you added today.

  • @wendymckee6627
    @wendymckee6627 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Would love to see a tour of your most favourite plants or places in the garden. Then an explanation as to why.

  • @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
    @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Bonnie Blue Colorado Spruce is absolutely spectacular!!!
    Seeing Aaron and Samantha out in the garden with you is so heartwarming!

  • @louisejohnson3851
    @louisejohnson3851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very much enjoyed seeing that spruce planting I’d a family affair, even with the baby helping. It is wonderful she can help and that you both talk so sweetly to the children - bringing them up to be kind to others.

  • @teresaholland4790
    @teresaholland4790 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Being a grandma, a.k.a. Nana, I’ll love seeing the children involved. I have tried desperately for 10 years and my two little grandchildren love helping it’s a great bonding and learning experience. Please keep up the good work I know y’all. Well, you’re a good Christian s😎

  • @susanlee9532
    @susanlee9532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sitka Spruce is a very beautiful tree and also the Hemlock tree, an evergreen. Gee! I’m so jazzed for you my toes curl up with happiness for you - just joy overflowing I can’t hardly take it😁

  • @alicecaressimo1309
    @alicecaressimo1309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waking up to your video from northeastern time was wonderful. Love the beautiful blue spruce trees - love them. I remember when you started your South Garden what a transformation. It is gorgeous! Love your children, they are getting so big. ♥♥♥🥀🥀🌻🌻🌲🌲

  • @bugcoppock3910
    @bugcoppock3910 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could watch your videos all day long. I love everything you do. I would love to just walk around your yard. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @artistapprentice7021
    @artistapprentice7021 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🫣The “paparazzi of one” comment, made me laugh out loud! Love the flashback to the early stages of the garden, (WOW!!!), and tour of the evergreens. I realize I need some more color variation in my garden. Loved seeing Samantha Grace helping plant. 💕Your videos just put me in a good mood and eager to go work on my own garden. 💚🌻🌿

  • @taniataito
    @taniataito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are such an inspiration, I love what you have created. I am in the Far Northern tropics of Australia, so cannot grow a lot of what you show but still I learn heaps from watching your show, and enjoy it immensely 🌲🌷🌴🌳🌹🌻❤🥰

  • @christimonti7864
    @christimonti7864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s amazing to see the transformation in just a couple of years! 😍 So, so beautiful! Thank you, Laura, for providing such a lovely respite for us each day! What a gift to be able to follow you along on your gardening journey! 💜

  • @ColleenC-n5v
    @ColleenC-n5v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such a happy, amazing woman……Thank you for your generosity of spirit…..Your first, middle and last names are LIGHT, LIGHT, LIGHT!!!!!!!!

  • @xs8372
    @xs8372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The before and after is so inspiring. Makes me not wanna give up on my moon land 😂

  • @geaizee-JZ
    @geaizee-JZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the new graphic of hardiness, etc.! Was fun to see what the family sees when Laura is filming, I'm always curious what y'all see when talking to us like during the recap. I hope the fruit leather came out well.

  • @MzArchitect
    @MzArchitect ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Benjamin was so adorable. I rewatched him telling you his plant stand was dry 4 times. Soooooooo cute.

  • @sarahkats6122
    @sarahkats6122 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The editing on these last few videos has been SO GREAT! I just love the sounds and the peaceful nature of them.

    • @annehedlund7333
      @annehedlund7333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always appreciate editing and music or birdsong!

  • @mjrh45
    @mjrh45 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Laura, Aaron, Benjamin and Samantha Grace for being such a blessing to me. I always look forward to watching your videos.

  • @angelaolive147
    @angelaolive147 ปีที่แล้ว

    The family that plants together, stays together!❤❤️💗💙 I love to see kiddos involved in gardening. My husband and I worked out in our yard and loved gardening and landscaping. My son helped out a bit as he was growing up. Now, as an adult, family man, he and his wife love working in their yard and have a beautiful home. Teach them while they are young...

  • @susanturner9023
    @susanturner9023 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how Samantha gets right down in the dirt! A little Laura in training! ❤️😂✌🏻🙏🏼

  • @kebergify
    @kebergify ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love that Bonny Blue!! Such a cool tone of spruce and you've found perfect spots for both. Samantha Grace helping dig holes was precious...she's the girl that loves dirt and action. I love to see that!

  • @annwoodard763
    @annwoodard763 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you promise you will keep making videos forever?? Or at least the next 15 years?? Because I absolutely must see how these spaces transform as the trees grow. It is so lovely right now and it will only get more beautiful!

    • @belindapace1669
      @belindapace1669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or Benjamin &/or Samantha giving us our daily fix!!

  • @michellepollino4986
    @michellepollino4986 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the new trees they just added so much color and structure to that area. It’s so amazing to see how great the south gardens has developing.

  • @katescrimgeour3884
    @katescrimgeour3884 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Bonnie Blue looks like a delicate blue snowflake. And kudos to Aaron - his grass is looking a-ma-zing!!!

  • @colleencanny9490
    @colleencanny9490 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Today's video was so great! From watching Samantha help trying to dig and move the soil, to the flash back of "digging on the moon!" And seeing those really gorgeous spruce trees. Great color. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Things are looking wonderful in your garden.

  • @kacie-rosemedeiros3972
    @kacie-rosemedeiros3972 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please do a video allll about your fruit leather tips and tricks!! Anything in the kitchen with your harvest is always such a motivation on how to utilize the fruits of our gardening labour 🍓

  • @judyklein3221
    @judyklein3221 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such beautiful blue spruce trees!! Samantha is a perfect gardening partner!! So cute!🌲🌲

  • @lesliebrzezinski2760
    @lesliebrzezinski2760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspiring to see the before and after in the South Garden. We moved into a new development two years ago October and have been working on getting trees in place. Working on getting a vision of what our gardens and yard will look like. Thanks for sharing yours and Aaron's vision!!

  • @annehedlund7333
    @annehedlund7333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All spruced up and ready to dance. Amazing varieties and colors. Very versatile species!

  • @kathy8832
    @kathy8832 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good morning! What a difference a year or two makes on the property! So many beautiful plants that are thriving. Love the new spruce.

  • @conniemcquaid8795
    @conniemcquaid8795 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are professional quality. The clarity of the close up details of your projects as well as the farther away shots is excellent

  • @lorihardman1833
    @lorihardman1833 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your garden is spectacular! Seeing your beautiful children brings me so much joy! Thank you so much!

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good morning, Laura ☕️ Those trees 🌲 are gorgeous and exactly what those areas needed! 😍😍 Samantha Grace is so adorable 🥰 and seems to be as eager as Benjamin to help. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

  • @rmk6693
    @rmk6693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! It’s really “silvery” looking- how cool!! I love all these unique and narrow evergreens!! I love your taste Laura.

  • @mrkitcatfilms5611
    @mrkitcatfilms5611 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Every addition is awesome! So thankful to be able to watch each space grow!

  • @Toinette2883
    @Toinette2883 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It’s so amazing to see how far this south garden has come. It would be so lovely if you could take a video driving through on the gator showing the garden. No talking just like you were strolling through taking us with you. Just a thought❣️

  • @Piercat212
    @Piercat212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought a blue spruce bacheri myself today 😂 the blue color they can bring is unmatched in the garden and really ties a space together.

  • @katemoore3787
    @katemoore3787 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am learning from you to add evergreens to the landscape. We added our first this year. We bought a green giant arborvitae, used it as our Christmas tree, then we planted it out this spring!

  • @wandabrown508
    @wandabrown508 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's so wonderful that her parents were taking their time to teach Samantha how to dig.

  • @JenniferNonillion
    @JenniferNonillion ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In order to stretch time between running our drip, as Laura mentioned they were starting to do, we installed wireless moisture meters. We run our drip for a longer period of time less frequently. The moisture meters now alert us (via the app) when the moisture level dips to a preset level. We’re pushing for deep roots and wise water usage.

  • @barbaraweaver4376
    @barbaraweaver4376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a beautiful spruce; I love the color and it will be an amazing addition to that lovely garden. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @Taliesin1997
    @Taliesin1997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It always amazes me how far the south garden has come in such a short time! More of these flash backs would be fun to see from time to time. I also really like the stats graphic that describes the Bonnie Blue spruce with the picture of a mature tree and zone map! Very nice! Can you do those more often when showing a new plant/tree, etc.? Also, I was wondering if spruces in your area get the fungal disease rhizosphaera which causes needle drop? It is prevalent here in the upper Midwest.

  • @taylorolson7828
    @taylorolson7828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The video editing addition of the plant information and mature picture along with the paparazzi clip were spot on!! This channel feels like HGTV without the fake personalities and unrealistic timelines. Thank you!

  • @susanmason3432
    @susanmason3432 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Two new Christmas trees! Love that spruce variety. Birds love them too for nesting. Nice tour of the many other spruce varieties you have planted. Samantha Grace is so strong 💪 “mini mom” for sure. God Bless all GA Team

  • @michelelee5339
    @michelelee5339 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The colour of this spruce & texture of the needles is striking! I hope you place more of this exact spruce in your garden, it's magnetic!! 💙💙💙

  • @rebeccaspaulding9940
    @rebeccaspaulding9940 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the blue spruces!! Love the bloopers too!! This video is so peaceful, love your educating Samantha inn a most fun way!!

  • @kiranbirkaur2770
    @kiranbirkaur2770 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The picture shot of you Aaron gave in between was beautiful.i can't believe how much this garden has evolved.everything is looking beautiful.

  • @FJKEstate
    @FJKEstate ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my dad just died and these were his favorite tree. I am gonna plant one in the yard. god bless for showing this. your garden is beautiful.

  • @sandyl.7608
    @sandyl.7608 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought it was so funny when Aaron became your paparazzi. I certainly hope you never have to deal with the real ones. 😟
    The changes in that garden are incredible, I forget how short of a time it really has been until you do a "flash back" such as in this video. WOW!
    I am going to look back at my own gardens to see how things have changed and progressed, perhaps then I might give myself a break when I start feeling like I need to get more done. Thanks for another great video.

  • @soccermom1245
    @soccermom1245 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Samantha's curls are so beautiful!

  • @mariasardina4132
    @mariasardina4132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s AMAZING how much it has changed in such a short amount of time. You guys are doing an excellent job! 👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽🌺

  • @ZeeJones-o3m
    @ZeeJones-o3m ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching Samantha help you plant that beautiful tree just made my heart fill up with joy! So delightful to see everyone all engaged in the family business. Looking forward to watching those trees, garden and kids grow up. Blue spruce are my favorite coniferous trees so this video hit all the marks for me. Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration to so many and definitely make the world a better place. 🥰

  • @natasharuth3304
    @natasharuth3304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are always so many plants waiting to be planted- feels like a nusery..how lucky ❤

  • @Junona55
    @Junona55 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Laura i Aron ... piękny obszar tworzycie dla świata. Zimą jest tak malowniczy głównie świerk biały ... Podziwiam Was i kibicuję ... Mam też duży ogród pod starymi 200 letnimi dębami i kasztanowcami. :)

  • @joycemeinhardt425
    @joycemeinhardt425 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a Colorado spruce, a Black Hills spruce, and a Baby Blue Eyes. But oh my goodness, I sure hope we can find that Bonny Blue! 😍

  • @MPOULL
    @MPOULL ปีที่แล้ว

    The flashback view! WOW! So much change, beauty, developement! Congrats. Miss Samantha will be a Master Gardener by the time she's 6!

  • @juliadillaman3632
    @juliadillaman3632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Samantha standing on the shovel and it not going down, that's me half of the time lol!

  • @oilinmylamp
    @oilinmylamp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Benjamin always so cute. 😊 He is getting so tall.

  • @SusanA-yh2vk
    @SusanA-yh2vk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the color of the blue spruces. I think blue Christmas ornaments would look gorgeous on them! 🎄

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 ปีที่แล้ว

    12:42
    the trees look great!🌲

  • @EasyHikes4810
    @EasyHikes4810 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the colour and form of those Spruces😍. My wife and I got lots of Spruces on our new 5 acre property in BC, but these are so awesome we might need a couple more. We have a huge area we had graded in October on each side of our 40m driveway and you have given us a great incentive and inspiration to plant this huge area with shrubs, perennials and... blue spruces. Awesome stuff!

    • @joybrown8644
      @joybrown8644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can hear your excitement through your words. Best wishes on your new project! 😊

  • @olive-grey-green
    @olive-grey-green ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your property could be an attraction from an aerial view ☺️

  • @jeanmariedenning62
    @jeanmariedenning62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an artist , I just love the echo of the color of the blue
    spruces and sky !

  • @joanbridges4838
    @joanbridges4838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ordered my first Hoselink today! Cannot wait until it gets here!

  • @adoeandfawn
    @adoeandfawn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The before and after of the south garden is so dramatic! Can’t wait to see it all filled in.

  • @MyBackyardScience
    @MyBackyardScience ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love blue spruce! We had two at our last house, and loved the unique color and texture that they brought to the front yard! 🙂