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Expert Tips on Dahlia Care
Love dahlias? Want to become a pro at growing them? Look no further than these three expert tips (with some other tips and tricks sprinkled in) to do just that. Follow along with Lisa's tips and your summer will be full of stunning dahlias!
Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned:
🌿 How to Plant Dahlia Tubers feat. Our Stunning Cottage Garden: ua-cam.com/video/OioolG1gvKI/v-deo.html
🌿 Growing Dahlias from Tubers | Tips for Gorgeous Blooms 🌸 🌺: ua-cam.com/video/dEw5gEhTBTI/v-deo.html
🌿 Planting Gorgeous Dahlias with a Trick for Dealing with Voles: ua-cam.com/video/cH464cWZQ0w/v-deo.html
🌿 An Update on Our Dahlia Planting Hack to Prevent Voles Project: ua-cam.com/video/0wyWlVQfshk/v-deo.html
Check out the products Lisa's using (affiliate links):
🌿 Neptune's Harvest Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer 2-3-1 (36 Ounce): amzn.to/4dbJl5A
🌿 Gardeners Supply Company French Blue Watering Can | 3 Gallon Indoor Outdoor Water Gallon Shower for Plants with Removable Stainless Steel Faceplate Rose Sprinkler Attachment - Blue: amzn.to/3XhwYOu
🌿 Gorilla Carts Wheelbarrow Wagon Trolley Cart: amzn.to/3EHqOPG
🌿 Esschert Design unisex adult gardening aprons, Olive Green, One Size US: amzn.to/44lKFPP
🌿 Greenes Fence 4 Ft. Garden Stakes (50 Pack): amzn.to/4d5DUoY
🌿 Bond 451 16' Soft Twist Ties: amzn.to/3AUyHPp
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Naturally Repel Bugs with Plants 🪴
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Summertime is the perfect time to be enjoying the outdoors... but bugs like mosquitoes can really ruin the experience! If you're fed up with yourself and your garden being attacked by pesky bugs, check out these naturally bug repellent plants! Check out the products Lisa's using (affiliate links): 🌿 Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Pla...
White Swan Echinacea: Everything You Need to Know 🦢
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If you're looking for a reliable, show-stopping perennial, look no further than the 'White Swan' echinacea, or coneflower! Lisa has been planting this gorgeous plant since Down to Earth's earliest days, and it's still a go-to years later. Come along with Lisa to check it out! Check out the products Lisa's using (affiliate links): 🌿 Chef Works Unisex Berkeley Waist Apron: amzn.to/46TH9gE 🌿 Thick...
2024: The Year Of The HYDRANGEA 💙
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Last year's hydrangea blooms left a lot to be desired here in New England, but this year is DEFINITELY making up for that! Follow along to learn all about why the blooms are so much more stunning this year than last, and to see some gorgeous varieties that are really popping off this year. Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned: 🌿 7 Reasons Your Blue Hydrangeas Might Not Be Flowering: ua-cam...
Rainy Day Garden Tasks: 4 Do's and 1 Don't 🌧️
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While it might seem like rainy days aren't ideal for gardening, Lisa is here to prove that wrong! She has 4 do's and 1 don't for rainy days in the garden so that you can get out there and continue to garden even if there's a bit of a drizzle. Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned: 🌿 The Ultimate Guide to Composting: Understanding The Basics | Part 1 of 2: ua-cam.com/video/BVhreioApjE/v-deo....
My Experience With Delphinium!
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Honestly, Lisa has always used delphinium as an annual here in our Zone, 6b. It just hasn’t proven over the years to be reliable. Occasionally, she will get one or two that makes a second appearance, but it’s been disappointing... until now! This group of dwarf delphinium “Mini Stars” has really impressed Lisa with its reappearance. These were planted last year (late summer). Check out the othe...
Meet Penstemon 'Midnight Masquerade'
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This perennial is a STUNNER! On top of its long bloom time and gorgeous flowers, it extends the seasonal appeal of your garden with its dark burgundy foliage, making it interesting 3 seasons out of the year. It is also a pollinator magnet! This group of plants (Lisa planted 5 here) is only 1 year old. Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned: 🌿 Rock Wall Terrace Garden Project playlist: ua-cam...
Bare Root Rose Success | 2024 Favorites 🌹
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A few months back, Lisa planted some bare root roses, and the verdict is in... these roses are STUNNING! Check out some of Lisa's favorite varieties as well as her tips for having success with your own bare root roses. Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned: 🌿 Planting Bare Root Roses🌹: ua-cam.com/video/0kQkhxo2J_0/v-deo.html 🌿 Tour Edisto Memorial Gardens with Us for Some Incredible Rose In...
Design Tips & Benefits of Using Raised Beds in your Flower Garden
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Lisa is loving this COR-ten steel edging to create some unique beds for the flower garden. Raised beds have so many benefits and they can really elevate your flower garden and make it more interesting! To learn more, follow along with Lisa's tips! Check out the other videos Lisa mentioned: 🌿 Rock Wall Terrace Garden Project playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLtAG1wmvU2stb0y9vF0PSDoPO-4OuopM_.html Check...
Style Your Window Box for Summer | Evergreen Window Box Design (2 of 4)
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Lisa is back with the summer installment of our evergreen window box series! She shows you an easy method to refresh the planter for summer while also continuing to use the gorgeous arborvitaes you may have seen in our spring video. Follow along to see how we're planting this seasonal window box! Check out the first installment of our evergreen window box series here: 🌿 Planting Up a Seasonal W...
Create Vertical Interest in the Garden with a Teepee Trellis
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If you're looking to add some vertical interest to your garden, look no further than this simple teepee trellis! This is a great way to support climbing plants in your garden, and even create a fun little hideaway. Follow along to see how Lisa creates this stunning garden feature! Check out the other video Lisa mentioned: 🌿 Nasturtium Flowers: An Easy, Edible Addition to Spice Up Your Garden (a...
How to Cut Back Asters for Height Control
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Asters are a gorgeous native New England plant, and bring a stunning pop of color and texture to the garden. They can get BIG, though, and might start getting a little out of hand! Luckily, Lisa is here with everything you need to know about when and how to cut back your asters to control their height. Check out the other video Lisa mentioned: 🌿 Renovating a Roadside Garden | Fall Garden Planti...
An Update on Our Cottage Garden-Style Install
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An Update on Our Cottage Garden-Style Install
Extend Your Peony Season with These 3 Types of Peonies
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Extend Your Peony Season with These 3 Types of Peonies
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers feat. Our Stunning Cottage Garden
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How to Plant Dahlia Tubers feat. Our Stunning Cottage Garden
Garden Tour: May in New England
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Garden Tour: May in New England
4 Gorgeous Allium Varieties We Grew From Bulbs 💜
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4 Gorgeous Allium Varieties We Grew From Bulbs 💜
Perfect Plants for a Part Shade Garden
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Perfect Plants for a Part Shade Garden
How to Move Your Shrubs for Best Results | Moving Our Panicle Hydrangea
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How to Move Your Shrubs for Best Results | Moving Our Panicle Hydrangea
Using Seed Tape in the Garden | An Easy & Family-Friendly Way to Plant Vegetables
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Using Seed Tape in the Garden | An Easy & Family-Friendly Way to Plant Vegetables
Divide Your Daylilies this Spring to Get Free Plants!
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Divide Your Daylilies this Spring to Get Free Plants!
Tour Edisto Memorial Gardens with Us for Some Incredible Rose Inspiration
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Tour Edisto Memorial Gardens with Us for Some Incredible Rose Inspiration
Tulip Update: A Tulip Tour with Some Tips and Tricks for Planting
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Tulip Update: A Tulip Tour with Some Tips and Tricks for Planting
Planting Bare Root Roses🌹
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Planting Bare Root Roses🌹
Spring Care Tips for Growing Knock Out Roses
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Spring Care Tips for Growing Knock Out Roses
Come Explore the Gardens and Architecture of Charleston, SC | Part 2
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Come Explore the Gardens and Architecture of Charleston, SC | Part 2
Planting Up a Seasonal Window Box Using Evergreens (Part 1 of 4)
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Planting Up a Seasonal Window Box Using Evergreens (Part 1 of 4)
Spring Peony Care Tips to Help Your Peonies Thrive! 🌸
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Spring Peony Care Tips to Help Your Peonies Thrive! 🌸
Easy Lettuce Planting 🥬 | Vegetable Container Gardening
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Easy Lettuce Planting 🥬 | Vegetable Container Gardening
Come Along on a Gorgeous Window Box Tour in Charleston, SC | Part 1
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Come Along on a Gorgeous Window Box Tour in Charleston, SC | Part 1

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  • @lydaica22
    @lydaica22 День тому

    xn chào bạn sinh đẹp video bạn chia sẻ hay tuyệt chúc bạn hạnh phúc và thành công trong cuộc sống❤❤👍🌹🌻🥀

  • @SevenWelt
    @SevenWelt День тому

    Hello, Very nice Video, was very interesting!👍 Sehr schönes Video, sehr interessant!👍 Greetings Seven🖖

  • @vstylearnold1334
    @vstylearnold1334 2 дні тому

    ❤❤❤ congratulations ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

  • @kamalakulunglucky2365
    @kamalakulunglucky2365 3 дні тому

    😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @elarabeeeee
    @elarabeeeee 3 дні тому

    Love this! Wish you had a microphone. It's little hard to hear.

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign 3 дні тому

      Hi there! Thank you for your nice comment and feedback! We are always working on our audio and trying to improve it. It’s tough when you are recording outside! Happy Gardening! 🌸

  • @ffhetqmrgtw
    @ffhetqmrgtw 6 днів тому

    The Panama red cone flower is so georgous. My neighbor has them grown in their front yard and it’s hard to move my eyes away whenever I pass by.

  • @user-wr7yl7xp8d
    @user-wr7yl7xp8d 6 днів тому

    I just planted lemongrass (proven winners lemony snicket) around our deck. It's a pretty grass, nice foliage and a great light lemon scent. As you brush by it, it releases more of the lemon scent. much more pleasant way to deter bugs!

  • @raneesmith3530
    @raneesmith3530 7 днів тому

    I started these from seed last year and today they are beautiful so glad I started them!

  • @TheSamhi
    @TheSamhi 13 днів тому

    How did the caster oil worked for you?

  • @user-wr7yl7xp8d
    @user-wr7yl7xp8d 13 днів тому

    I just moved into a new home in zone 7a. There are several hydrangeas in the existing landscape with great blue blooms. But there is one large hydrangea near the back deck with excellent foliage and no blooms. I’m hoping it’s a sun/shade issue. I plan on moving it to a better location in September rather than toss it. I’ll give it a chance despite this being the best year for hydrangeas in a long while.

  • @pamd1861
    @pamd1861 13 днів тому

    Wow amazing blooms! I actually have more blooms on mine as well this year.

  • @kater8730
    @kater8730 13 днів тому

    Great idea! thank you for sharing

  • @EldersTree
    @EldersTree 13 днів тому

    Great

  • @pamd1861
    @pamd1861 14 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing. The lantana looks great with the surrounding plants. The views from your garden are spectacular!🌼

  • @brentnearhood8874
    @brentnearhood8874 15 днів тому

    Thanks!💐

  • @kathleenreyes4345
    @kathleenreyes4345 17 днів тому

    Thank you!! You answered my question about pruning.

  • @giselleysidron
    @giselleysidron 18 днів тому

    Can you divide in the fall?

  • @kater8730
    @kater8730 18 днів тому

    Thank you for a great video. I just bought one tonight and I am so excited to find the perfect spot in my garden. Would you say it requires full sun? I am transitioning to a cottage garden and this will be perfect. Can it be divided or should I collect seeds to get more of this plant? Have a great day!

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign 17 днів тому

      Hi there and thank you for your question! This perennial does best in full sun- a minimum of 6 hours per day. I purchased these as nursery plants. Although I have not tried propagating them (yet 😊), they can be propagated both by seed and dividing.

  • @kater8730
    @kater8730 18 днів тому

    I just bought one of these, it is so eye catching!

  • @tinaknutsen
    @tinaknutsen 18 днів тому

    The tags may say zones 3-7 but I have been growing in zone 8b and my best luck seems to be with the blue ones with white eyes. I have some that have been in 22 inch containers for 8 years. I refresh the soil every other year and have permanent plant stakes. Other issues is slugs which I have to put slug bait down on a regular schedule throughout the growing season.

  • @kater8730
    @kater8730 19 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this new variety of delphiniums. I will look for them. I have the tall ones and they do require staking but they are oh so worth it. I also have found that they come back if I do not cut back anything and do clean up in the spring rather than fall. I will take a brown leaf off if it looks dead and messy but all in all I let my entire garden die down in winter for the pollinators. I also found that Guara comes back too and it used to die off and not return. I do not cut the dead foliage in fall until spring shoots start appearing. New subscriber, thank you for the video ~ happy gardening from Ontario Canada zone 6.

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign 18 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and your comment! They are so worth it! I’ve always planted them as annuals, and I’m so happy to share a variety that has truly been perennial.

  • @henryradtka5480
    @henryradtka5480 20 днів тому

    I always deadhead after blooming

  • @brentnearhood8874
    @brentnearhood8874 20 днів тому

    If you a lot of them going, they tend to hold up better in the wind.

  • @user-lm4wm2nk6q
    @user-lm4wm2nk6q 21 день тому

    When type of my favorite plant can withstand very high heat?

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign 20 днів тому

      Hi There! Peonies are suitable for zones 3-8, although they may struggle a bit in zone 8. They prefer zones with cold winters. Hope this helps!

  • @testticklehead
    @testticklehead 22 дні тому

    No disrespect but this video became a bit sexual at 06:40 with the flower location and the gestures. Anyway, I like using coffee grounds in the soil around the plants to get the more purple-bluish color for my flowers.

  • @robincarpenter1199
    @robincarpenter1199 24 дні тому

    Love your no nonsense, informative content!

  • @LeeLuvsTea
    @LeeLuvsTea 28 днів тому

    Loving that!! So beautiful!!

  • @user-wr7yl7xp8d
    @user-wr7yl7xp8d 28 днів тому

    Glad to find a New England channel!

  • @TheDramacist
    @TheDramacist Місяць тому

    While you're talking, do more close ups

  • @gmaw23beauties37
    @gmaw23beauties37 Місяць тому

    Can you tell me the PH now of the blue/purple ones right now? You just added it once in the spring? That’s what is unclear how often to add.

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There! The soil ph for blue hydrangeas should be 5.5 or lower. Yes that’s correct, once in the springtime keeps them blue. 💙

  • @gypsygirl731
    @gypsygirl731 Місяць тому

    Good tips thank you

  • @tinam4353
    @tinam4353 Місяць тому

    Do you have a video on winter care? I’m in 7b and keep mine in the ground and have heard to leave the foliage or it will affect next year’s blooms but after a while the greens get a bit worn but not sure of how much and when they can be cleaned up. Thanks

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There and thank you for your comment! I LOVE peonies and have more videos planned on this gorgeous flower! I will definitely put this on the list! Stay tuned 😊

    • @tinam4353
      @tinam4353 Місяць тому

      @@downtoearthgardeninganddesign great! Looking forward to it!

  • @ryanseim439
    @ryanseim439 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love planting the New England asters for my clients. I get the Purple Dome variety and it stays mounded and compact and looks almost like a mum! Great tips for maintaining the asters!

  • @LittleLo633
    @LittleLo633 Місяць тому

    Thank you for showing us the different kinds of ground cover.

  • @user-or8hi6ni4h
    @user-or8hi6ni4h Місяць тому

    🎉🎉

  • @adrienneziemer8569
    @adrienneziemer8569 Місяць тому

    I noticed you didn’t talk about staking when you planted your dahlia tubers. Do you stake them after they start growing and what do you stake them with?

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Great idea for a future video!! No need to stake them when you plant them…but stay tuned! 😊🌸

  • @trae74
    @trae74 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the info on seed starting . Do you have any information on starting heliotrope from seed? I swear I can't find a single video.

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There! You are so welcome! They are slow growers- so I typically buy the nursery plants. Thanks for watching and happy gardening!

  • @payton8613
    @payton8613 Місяць тому

    Amazing look in such a short time. 😍It is so helpful to study your plant placement in these types of beds. I am good with a long border, with tall in back, mid size in middle, small in front, but need practice with my rounded and oval areas to stagger heights so the views are pleasing from all sides of the non-linear beds. Thanks for the expert inspiration! Go Lisa Go! 🌷🌼🪴🤸‍♀💯Now, out to move some plants around to better positions. LOL

  • @tinavb6096
    @tinavb6096 Місяць тому

    I have a 3 year old Kousa that is thriving and producing flowers but looks more like a bush than a tree. Should I take off the lower branches to expose the trunk?

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There! Great question!! Without seeing it and hearing your description- it sounds like you have a multi stem dogwood. They are wonderful, and the shape is much desired (speaking for myself…as I recently tried to find some for my yard! 😆) It really depends on your preference, but it may be a little work to “train” it at this point. Personally- I like to let plants do their thing…and the less work the better! 😊🌸

  • @payton8613
    @payton8613 Місяць тому

    Great info, especially the tip of turning long shears upside down! I think that tip will much improve my topiary efforts! If I have already missed the "chop" window, as our heat climate in NoCalif makes us about 1-2 months ahead of you, should I still reduce my asters by 1/3-1/2 after my first flush of blooms? Or, wait to do the whole "chop" properly, with the correct timing next year? Thanks for all you post on your channel, I look forward to your content! Your gardens and projects are real life and attainable, rather than some channels that are out of scale with what I have and a real gardener's budget!!

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! We so appreciate your feedback!! At this point in the year, it may be wise to just deadhead the spent blooms to encourage more flowers. This video is addressing how to control the height- and I would recommend waiting until next years “window”. It’s so wonderful to hear your feedback, keep us posted! 🌸

  • @joyces2222
    @joyces2222 Місяць тому

    I prune, they die. Others say take down 6 to 12 inches. I have one younger rose, and will leave larger. Lets see.

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Oh no!! I always recommend 1/3 to 1/2 of the overall height. If the Rose hasn’t been pruned in a long time, then get it back to the desired height gradually (start with just 1/3 or less and keep on it each year). We also don’t prune them until they are at least a year or two old- just deadheading. Good luck and thank you for watching!

  • @ashleyamelia08
    @ashleyamelia08 Місяць тому

    WOW!! LOVELY!!

  • @shadedfromreality
    @shadedfromreality Місяць тому

    Goodness, ALL so beautiful!

  • @shadedfromreality
    @shadedfromreality Місяць тому

    This is a beautiful design! I love the plants you can grow in your zone...a little zone envy going on here...lol!! Thank you for sharing the update!

  • @payton8613
    @payton8613 Місяць тому

    Lisa, do you have luck dividing echinacea ? I have some that are getting way taller and wider than their tags said they would be. (the high heat here in Chico CA 100+ must make them happy). For instance, I had to move all my 'Magnus' ,that I grew from seed, to the back of the borders, because they have reached 4 1/2 feet tall in their 3rd year!

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There! Wow they must be happy! I love Echinacea- and Magnus is a great variety! I have had great luck moving them in the spring. Happy Gardening! 😊

  • @MamaBear279
    @MamaBear279 Місяць тому

    Just discovered your channel and now I’m a subscriber. I planted a perennial two years ago, and it didn’t start growing well until now. I forgot what I planted so my Dad and friend had to tell me as they are experts at gardens and lawns. They said it’s a peony. 😊 I can’t wait until it blossoms!!

  • @mz.amazing
    @mz.amazing Місяць тому

    Can you propagate the perennial sweet pea by cuttings, or does it only grow from seeds? Thanks

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi there and thanks for watching! I purchased nursery plants and planted these quite a while ago. They have been very reliable perennials in our zone (6b) and put on a ton of growth every year!

  • @pilomatrixoma
    @pilomatrixoma Місяць тому

    Nice collection! I’m a big fan of Itohs. I just added a fern leaf peony to my collection this year…bit of an odd looking plant, but I had to get the whole range ha

  • @TruthSeekerHuman-je5pd
    @TruthSeekerHuman-je5pd Місяць тому

    Just One Bite -- is what farmers use to get rid of voles.

  • @allonsy9808
    @allonsy9808 Місяць тому

    Hi! Thank you for the information. I’m going to try castor oil first as I really don’t want to add poisons into the ecosystem (if a hawk/cat/owl/etc would eat a poisoned vole…😢). Can I ask what the purpose of the soap is? I would think it would break down the oil (since that’s what dish soap is supposed to do). But I also know once heard that dish soap is used for other gardening applications too. Again, thank you!!

    • @downtoearthgardeninganddesign
      @downtoearthgardeninganddesign Місяць тому

      Hi There and thank you for watching! The dish soap helps emulsify the oil and water, allowing the repellent to be spread evenly. Dish soap is also a eco-friendly way to remedy soft bodies insects. Happy gardening!!

    • @allonsy9808
      @allonsy9808 Місяць тому

      @@downtoearthgardeninganddesign Thank you! My castor oil came in the mail. I'm planning to spray this weekend...unless it's raining. 🙂