Thank you! Very informative and internet search time saver! I live in corner lot home in zone 8 and have been wondering what to plant for foundation and corners. I was completely baffled and overwhelmed with choices. This was my parents home and my Mom had a beautiful flower garden with rose bushes as a fence around the whole property. She had a green thumb. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep it up as my parents caregiver when they became elderly, especially at home hospice when they became terminal with debilitating illness. At that point, I didn't care about the garden. My parents were my priority and especially spending our last moments together making them comfortable as much as possible. Now that they are with the Lord, I want to honor them and one healing way for me is having a beautiful garden again in their former home where I now live. God bless you Mom and Dad! Miss you and love you very much! 😇🥰🙏🐾🌹
These plants are making me feel like I need to move & find a larger lot where I have more space to plant 🌱 them! Thanks for sharing these beautiful plants with us!💕😍🇨🇦
I have an Italian Cypress here in Tampa, FL. Mine's grown to well over 20 feet and one of the main things I would tell anyone looking to buy one is that strong winds will bring them down. It's an absolutely beautiful tree but you can't let it get too tall, otherwise it will fall like mine. I'm gonna have to cut it to about 8-10 feet for it to be safe. The roots just don't go deep enough to be high wind tolerant.
I would highly recommend Technito Arborvitae. Listed as a zone 3-7 plant so might be pushing it down in the Carolinas, but its a more manageable size than its parent plant, Techny, but has all the desirable traits. Tough as nails, maintains color, and its the only arb I've ever had that hasn't been nibbled on by animals in the winter. Plus zero winter burn. Best arborvitae I've ever planted.
Excellent video. We have Montague Cleyera at the front-facing porch of our home - a real nice tropical vibe and very hardy in our Georgia clay! Have always been a big fan of euonymus as well.
You are so right about the Nellie Stevens holly! They are planted all over Oklahoma as foundation plants and when we had a hard freeze for days a few years ago, they all died. Our house was 3 years old so we dug one up but it was difficult to move! All over town they look bad. They are prickly.
Hinoki, in any form, is wonderful. Here in Oklahoma, the junipers handle our temperature extremes very well. They are also more economical to install then hollies. Good idea to substitute for Italian Cypress is Taylor Junipers. It is doing great here with our lows and high extremes.
Yes, @ArbitraryLifestyle, Jim’s videos are very educational, and no-nonsense. I often feel like I should take notes watching his videos. Very helpful in gardening with all levels of experience, especially for beginners. I learn something every time and very often I watch them more than once. Tks Jim for sharing your knowledge and gems in gardening!
Chose trellised climbing rose with Potentilla in front of it on one side, trellised Clematis with Potentilla in front of it because house is tiny rancher with wide, low eves. Great information on the needs of each plant. Zone 6 in Northwest means we can't grow a lot of these, unfortunately. Gorgeous and large selection for us-thank you so much!
Ligustrum is great to cover up the a/c unit outside while making your HOA happy. I have 2 Golden Oaklands that are beautiful to help make my neighbors go away. 🤗
Great video series! I really like the needle point holly, they make great fences and take the knife well. I don’t think you have a video on the needle point, unless I missed it?
Could you do a video on how to espalier the camellia? I want to espalier a camellia on a privacy screen. I had been toying with the idea for awhile and when I saw the espaliered camellias in that garden tour that you did, it sealed the deal.
I need evergreen in my front garden so bad. I have podacarpus on both corners and they are old and tired. I love the free form but they are getting thin and unruly. I think it’s time they go. This video has some really good information. Thanks so much. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
This spring I planted a gold hinoki cypress. A lot of the needles are turning brown. But we still have green & new growth. We use a moisture meter to determine when to water it. We were cautioned not to overwater it. We live in Texas, zone 7. HELP!
Italian Cypress is my favorite! Love it so much. Have tried 4 times to grow them and fail all the time :( Breaks my heart! They are the most beautiful!
How cold does it get where you are at. Here in OK, we are a 7a-6b, and they cannot handle our cold extremes that we can dip into. When I landscaped in the Phoenix Valley, they did great. A great alternative may be Taylor Junipers depending on your location.
@@landdesigner4195 Hello! Florida mostly is hot over here. I think the lower temps have been like 30 degrees F. Rarely 20 degrees. I will google Taylor Junipers. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
I had a PW pinpoint blue false cypress die on me this summer (I think too much water with all the rain)... Would a juniper be better? Or should I try the false cypress again with better soil amendments?
Soft touch are great shrubs. Only problem I have is mites that infest 3-4 of 9 shrubs and take out small branches of the shrub and will continue without treatment. I frequently treat with bayers Insectides.
Always appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge with us…I learn something new every time I watch your videos :) I am now looking for some junipers for the corner of my new deck
Can you recommend an alternative to Roman Candle podocarpus for those of us who live in colder zones, such as 5 or 6? What I like about it is its variegated - and - wispy nature. BTW Highly recommend Pieris japonica Little Heath near the north side of the house...
I have a Nellie Stevens on the corner of the foundation. My objective is to hide the electric utility meters and the air conditioner housing from the street and it seems perfect for that.
I regularly watch your videos, but this one never did, very beautiful evergreen plants to me, how if I plant in containers for my Deck, full sun till 4 pm?
Jim, my problem is front of the house planting is total shade. Can you please help? My pro advised me to plant holly ( her first choice was Yew, but they are poisonous, so no.)
Question... for a full direct sun 6+ balcony container (8b texas)... what evergreen bush or tree would be best that can provide that year long interest and still mobile enough. Of course a central plant that grows well with other perennials and acts as a privacy screen? I know tall order. Just curious about ur suggestion!
Can you suggest an alternative to Roman Candle podocarpus for those of us who live in colder zones, such as zone 5 or zone 6? What I like about this plant is its variegated - and - wispy nature. BTW Highly recommend Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' on the north side of the house...
I'm looking at getting a White Water Redbud because I'm looking for something to brighten up a part shade corner of my house and I'd like to get something with bright white foliage. Maybe I'll find an Aucuba that I like.
@@passepartoot That is super cool! Does it look like that outside the spring months? Is it also susceptible to the wooly adelgid? Here in New England, we are discouraged to plant hemlocks due to its extreme susceptibility to them...
At 350 degrees using frozen Blueberries took much longer than 1 hr to cook. Anybody else experience this? I just wonder if I should have left the frozen Blueberries sit out some vs using it right out the freezer. Anybody help is appreciated!
Jim what’s been your experience with sky pencil Holly. If I plant a group inevitably will lose up to 25% in a few years. Zone 7a here. It appears just random death. Your point about water movement could be it.
@@JimPutnam Thank you Jim. Love that podicarpus you showed but they haven’t overwintered in zone 7a for me. Would love to see you visit actual growers and see what’s coming down the pike. Thanks for great content
I am digging up three 10 year old golden euonymus that have succumbed to scale. They are across the front of my house. I’m not looking forward to the ‘no front teeth’ look to my landscape for a few years. I have fought scale for years. When they are pretty, they are gorgeous. When they are sick, they look terrible. When discussing whether to keep or dig up, hubs said, “I never liked them anyway.” 😂
You can use compost or pine bark. I don't say no organic material. Just be careful mixing wood mulch into the hole. It doesn't break down well without air and light
Some plants like lavender thrive on neglect. They like poor, dry soils that drain well. If you add organic matter when you're planting a lavender, it will retain moisture around its roots causing it to rot.
I have a Sky Pencil Holly across my front and people think I am a genius. Trust me I am not. Can I ask a favor from your kind wonderful subs. Last week I had sod laid and had no rain in 2 weeks. I am in the country and have a well. Terrified my well will go dry, watering everyday. So sorry if I did something wrong.
Thank you! Very informative and internet search time saver! I live in corner lot home in zone 8 and have been wondering what to plant for foundation and corners. I was completely baffled and overwhelmed with choices. This was my parents home and my Mom had a beautiful flower garden with rose bushes as a fence around the whole property. She had a green thumb. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep it up as my parents caregiver when they became elderly, especially at home hospice when they became terminal with debilitating illness. At that point, I didn't care about the garden. My parents were my priority and especially spending our last moments together making them comfortable as much as possible. Now that they are with the Lord, I want to honor them and one healing way for me is having a beautiful garden again in their former home where I now live. God bless you Mom and Dad! Miss you and love you very much! 😇🥰🙏🐾🌹
I have been in the industry for over 30 years. I love what you are presenting. They are good, dependable plants. Nicely done!
These plants are making me feel like I need to move & find a larger lot where I have more space to plant 🌱 them! Thanks for sharing these beautiful plants with us!💕😍🇨🇦
I’ve been waiting for a “tall, narrow” Horttube shrub video. Very helpful. Thanks for making it for us.
Dear god, the amount of info in these videos is insane! Thank you so much, I feel the need to make a google spreadsheet now lol.
I actually keep a notebook - it’s overwhelming.. all the info out there, but such great things to know.
This series on foundation plants is brilliant. Thank you Jim!
I have an Italian Cypress here in Tampa, FL. Mine's grown to well over 20 feet and one of the main things I would tell anyone looking to buy one is that strong winds will bring them down. It's an absolutely beautiful tree but you can't let it get too tall, otherwise it will fall like mine. I'm gonna have to cut it to about 8-10 feet for it to be safe. The roots just don't go deep enough to be high wind tolerant.
I would highly recommend Technito Arborvitae. Listed as a zone 3-7 plant so might be pushing it down in the Carolinas, but its a more manageable size than its parent plant, Techny, but has all the desirable traits. Tough as nails, maintains color, and its the only arb I've ever had that hasn't been nibbled on by animals in the winter. Plus zero winter burn. Best arborvitae I've ever planted.
Wow. I just binge watched all the videos on Foundation Plants! Thank You! 🤩
Excellent video. We have Montague Cleyera at the front-facing porch of our home - a real nice tropical vibe and very hardy in our Georgia clay! Have always been a big fan of euonymus as well.
You are so right about the Nellie Stevens holly! They are planted all over Oklahoma as foundation plants and when we had a hard freeze for days a few years ago, they all died. Our house was 3 years old so we dug one up but it was difficult to move! All over town they look bad. They are prickly.
Hinoki, in any form, is wonderful.
Here in Oklahoma, the junipers handle our temperature extremes very well. They are also more economical to install then hollies.
Good idea to substitute for Italian Cypress is Taylor Junipers. It is doing great here with our lows and high extremes.
Yes, @ArbitraryLifestyle, Jim’s videos are very educational, and no-nonsense. I often feel like I should take notes watching his videos. Very helpful in gardening with all levels of experience, especially for beginners. I learn something every time and very often I watch them more than once. Tks Jim for sharing your knowledge and gems in gardening!
Chose trellised climbing rose with Potentilla in front of it on one side, trellised Clematis with Potentilla in front of it because house is tiny rancher with wide, low eves. Great information on the needs of each plant. Zone 6 in Northwest means we can't grow a lot of these, unfortunately. Gorgeous and large selection for us-thank you so much!
I have gutter down spouts I want to obscure. I'm going to ask the nursey if that have Robin or Oakland Hollies 👍 Very timely video.
I was just searching tall and narrow shrubs! Thanks!
Ligustrum is great to cover up the a/c unit outside while making your HOA happy. I have 2 Golden Oaklands that are beautiful to help make my neighbors go away. 🤗
Loving your new plant series! Super informative
Forgive me, do not like hollys, Even though they are beautiful, they're just awful painful to the touch.
I just took 2 pages of notes! Thanks so much, Jim.
The pics of matured plants was a nice touch!
I have recently specified Mood Ring on a project and am very excited to see it do it’s thing!
Great video series! I really like the needle point holly, they make great fences and take the knife well. I don’t think you have a video on the needle point, unless I missed it?
Thanks Jim. Another report video with great content that I will refers as I work on my landscape this fall.
Could you do a video on how to espalier the camellia? I want to espalier a camellia on a privacy screen. I had been toying with the idea for awhile and when I saw the espaliered camellias in that garden tour that you did, it sealed the deal.
I'm in bladen county and my favorite tree form that I have fond is the Laura patella
I need evergreen in my front garden so bad. I have podacarpus on both corners and they are old and tired. I love the free form but they are getting thin and unruly. I think it’s time they go. This video has some really good information. Thanks so much. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
Jim -- how far out from the house should these foundation plants be planted? Most people plant them so you can't get behind and prune them.
I would go a little more than half the width that you want to keep it.
I say 3 ft min away from house.
This spring I planted a gold hinoki cypress. A lot of the needles are turning brown. But we still have green & new growth. We use a moisture meter to determine when to water it. We were cautioned not to overwater it. We live in Texas, zone 7. HELP!
Italian Cypress is my favorite! Love it so much. Have tried 4 times to grow them and fail all the time :( Breaks my heart! They are the most beautiful!
How cold does it get where you are at.
Here in OK, we are a 7a-6b, and they cannot handle our cold extremes that we can dip into. When I landscaped in the Phoenix Valley, they did great.
A great alternative may be Taylor Junipers depending on your location.
@@landdesigner4195 Hello! Florida mostly is hot over here. I think the lower temps have been like 30 degrees F. Rarely 20 degrees. I will google Taylor Junipers. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
Hey Jim, can you make a video covering blue hollies?
There's very little on YT about them.
Thank you so much for the video series on foundation plants
I had a PW pinpoint blue false cypress die on me this summer (I think too much water with all the rain)... Would a juniper be better? Or should I try the false cypress again with better soil amendments?
I just love your videos, thanks for all you do.
Have you ever messed with juniperus communis ‘gold cone’ cant find any videos on it? Was wondering how it would do in zone 8 in alabama.
What would you suggest to plant around a light post in the front yard??
Soft touch are great shrubs. Only problem I have is mites that infest 3-4 of 9 shrubs and take out small branches of the shrub and will continue without treatment. I frequently treat with bayers Insectides.
great choices thank you Jim
We have different versions of the word “narrow”. That blue point juniper gets to be 6-8’ wide!
Always appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge with us…I learn something new every time I watch your videos :) I am now looking for some junipers for the corner of my new deck
Can you recommend an alternative to Roman Candle podocarpus for those of us who live in colder zones, such as 5 or 6? What I like about it is its variegated - and - wispy nature. BTW Highly recommend Pieris japonica Little Heath near the north side of the house...
Finally got myself a mood ring podocarpus! So happy I found one. Could not find Roman Candle anywhere or I would have got one of those too lol
Another good one. Thanks🌲🌿
I have a Nellie Stevens on the corner of the foundation. My objective is to hide the electric utility meters and the air conditioner housing from the street and it seems perfect for that.
Could you put a list of your plants?
I regularly watch your videos, but this one never did, very beautiful evergreen plants to me, how if I plant in containers for my Deck, full sun till 4 pm?
Can you plant ant of these right up to the wall of your house?
Nice content in this video. Like the different looks of plants small and larger.
I want to plant all of them. Let's get crazy with it.
I am looking for evergreens with red or pink or purple foliage. Or silvers and blue tones. What can you suggest?
Jim, my problem is front of the house planting is total shade. Can you please help? My pro advised me to plant holly ( her first choice was Yew, but they are poisonous, so no.)
The options you are offering aren’t anything that I see in my garden stores
You keep saying “corner of foundations “…;but what about foundation planting in the foundation that is in total shade?
Thank you beautiful and very informative!
Thank you so much for the video series on foundation plants! They are very helpful!
Would soft serve false cypress be good as a full sun corner foundation plant for 6B?
Question... for a full direct sun 6+ balcony container (8b texas)... what evergreen bush or tree would be best that can provide that year long interest and still mobile enough. Of course a central plant that grows well with other perennials and acts as a privacy screen? I know tall order. Just curious about ur suggestion!
I see you take a lot about different Holly's, but I've never seen you mention Savannah Holly. I is a narrow growing one.
Can you suggest an alternative to Roman Candle podocarpus for those of us who live in colder zones, such as zone 5 or zone 6? What I like about this plant is its variegated - and - wispy nature. BTW Highly recommend Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' on the north side of the house...
Spring Ghost Colorado Blue Spruce. Super slow growing
You’re describing ’Gentsch White’ hemlock, a most graceful shrub.
I'm looking at getting a White Water Redbud because I'm looking for something to brighten up a part shade corner of my house and I'd like to get something with bright white foliage. Maybe I'll find an Aucuba that I like.
@@passepartoot That is super cool! Does it look like that outside the spring months? Is it also susceptible to the wooly adelgid? Here in New England, we are discouraged to plant hemlocks due to its extreme susceptibility to them...
@@JimPutnam What a cool looking tree!!!!! Thanks
What is the plant next to the box leaf called? Not the sky pencil, but the other one.
Do the evergreen shrubs need watered in the winter? Specifically the cleyera?
Can these tolerate shade ? I'm struggling to find shade ones
Jim, where could a find a Roman Candle podocarpus in NC?
We planted an Oakland on the corner of our house
At 350 degrees using frozen Blueberries took much longer than 1 hr to cook. Anybody else experience this? I just wonder if I should have left the frozen Blueberries sit out some vs using it right out the freezer. Anybody help is appreciated!
Great choices, beautiful plants
Thank you. Great info!
Jim what’s been your experience with sky pencil Holly. If I plant a group inevitably will lose up to 25% in a few years. Zone 7a here. It appears just random death. Your point about water movement could be it.
They are not at all drought tolerant. They seem to have a problem pumping water to the top of the plant.
@@JimPutnam Thank you Jim. Love that podicarpus you showed but they haven’t overwintered in zone 7a for me. Would love to see you visit actual growers and see what’s coming down the pike. Thanks for great content
Thank you so much
I am digging up three 10 year old golden euonymus that have succumbed to scale. They are across the front of my house. I’m not looking forward to the ‘no front teeth’ look to my landscape for a few years. I have fought scale for years. When they are pretty, they are gorgeous. When they are sick, they look terrible. When discussing whether to keep or dig up, hubs said, “I never liked them anyway.” 😂
Hey Jim, what's the plant to the left of the boxleaf euonymus at 5:28?
Jim - I have an Acadiania Red Holly from last fall that I still haven't planted. Do you think this would be too large for a corner foundation?
Had no idea the Oakland Holly's got so large! Can they be kept at about any size with pruning?
Yes, easily really
Thanks will keep an eye out for one! So many great plants, appreciate the great content!
Wow
Great channel!
Thank you
Sky pencils grow well in zone 9
How many of those plants are Native?
Which one is best that takes full sun, grows about 4-6’, rabbits or gophers don’t eat!
I love these “plant list” videos!
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Are any of these native to NC?
Why do you say not to allow any organic material in the holes when you plant?
You can use compost or pine bark. I don't say no organic material. Just be careful mixing wood mulch into the hole. It doesn't break down well without air and light
Some plants like lavender thrive on neglect. They like poor, dry soils that drain well. If you add organic matter when you're planting a lavender, it will retain moisture around its roots causing it to rot.
I have a Sky Pencil Holly across my front and people think I am a genius. Trust me I am not. Can I ask a favor from your kind wonderful subs. Last week I had sod laid and had no rain in 2 weeks. I am in the country and have a well. Terrified my well will go dry, watering everyday. So sorry if I did something wrong.
Show them planted in actual front yard corners, at least 5' tall please
Sadly most of these things won’t grow in my zone.
That opening music sound like Stevie Wonder's Superstition
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