Your hydrangea series is the most informative out of the many I have watched. Straight to the point, no confusion at all and the information is easily absorbed. I have learnt alot from your channel. 👍 Thank you.
I wish I had you in my garden! I'm managing about 10 acres and am often pulling my hair out! I've had so many failures that I really envy the lushness of your gardens! I'm in northern Florida and between heat, drought, and now loads of rain, my plants aren't very happy. Now, I will say that I've had many sucesses too, I've put in 21 fruit, 5 nut, and 140 pine trees...but the things that die make me so sad. The rhododendrums lost 70%. They were supposed to be the type that thrived in Florida. I have Hyrangeas coming at the end of the month and hope they do okay. They are the Oak Leaf type and rated to zone 9. I'm in 8. Wish me luck. Thank you for all your wonderful information.
Same here! We’re on 20 acres and I’m planting areas through the woods and have no vision, just sticking plants in the ground - So frustrating trying to get it right and I get discouraged seeing gardens that have been growing 20 years
@@jamiegray6285 Where are you located? I'm in Lake City, FL and the Smilax (Devil's vine) is making me crazy! When I bought the place you couldn't get through the woods without a golf cart, the vines would trip you and were 40 feet up the trees. Now you can walk the woods, but it's a constant battle. I've planted almost 200 trees in the last two years, I'm trying to replace the pines the previous owner had cut down. (They're too messy, she said) I just hate the fact that some plants fail and I'm trying to keep a vision of his garden as inspiration. Luck to us both!
@@kirkshar - I’m in Arkansas and no one ever made any improvements to the land. Brush and privy bushes up to the back of the house, so we’ve been clearing brush and cedars for 6 years. We leave the pine trees/oaks/etc and some are huge! My husband cleared paths for me, too - There was ONE path when we moved in and it went down to the creek. I hammer PVC pipe into the ground next to my plants/shrubs that are away from the house for deep watering - and fill up cat litter jugs to haul water. Once everything gets established and it’s normal rainfall everything should be ok on it’s own
@@jamiegray6285 Nice to talk to a fellow worker/gardener! I've used a Dr. trimmer to clear the vines and brush. My woods are in sad shape, they didn't know how to trim trees and the bad cuts have rotted a lot of the trees. I'm trying my best to keep the desirable bushes (like Beautyberry) and add plants to the area. I'm in a wet area with so much rain...but soon we will go into drought. That's the weather in Florida. I planted three Shumand oaks (6 ft.) this week. I'm on an airport runway and about half my property is lawn. That's a waste of land, in my opinion. I want to keep a view of the runway, but add shade to this acreage. I hope I live long enough to see it grow. I'm 73 years old and it's a lot of work but I figure it keeps me going! Don't work too hard! LOL
@@kirkshar - Oh, I completely understand! I get discouraged seeing gardens that are 15 yrs old😹😹😹 Have you looked into Vitex trees and butterfly bushes (not dwarfs). They’re really fast growing and smell wonderful! Yeah, we haven’t had hardly any rain since I started this, but during a normal season I won’t have to water near as much. Yes, I agree with it keeping you going! I’m 54 and feel so much better since we moved out here with nonstop work
Thanks for your excellent video! I really enjoy your channel but I see no videos regarding roses ! I would appreciate making videos about roses especially the hardy ones !
Hi. You have excellent videos. Zone 7b, Alabama. I'm trying to take care of a neglected Bigleaf Hydrangea. It has bloomed and made it thru winters without any intervention for 10+ years. It's straggly though and needs shaping up and I think it could bloom more if cared for properly. When and how should I prune it? Should I protect it in some way for winter? (I have mulched it with pine straw and removed dead branches.) What about soil? Should I add compost? I've rooted three branches in the soil for new plants. Do they need extra protection for winter? I'm asking alot I know. I've watched all kinds of videos that don't offer detailed information. Thank you for any help/advice. I really appreciate how informative your videos are!
It and the layered branches should not need winter protection if they have flowered without it before. The plant is hardy - flower buds may not be, but I think zone 7 should be fine. - You can prune in spring, but you will lose this years flowers. You can also prune right after it blooms. ua-cam.com/video/SgU0dbBq0sM/v-deo.html
After years of frustration, this is the best explanation EVER!
Your hydrangea series is the most informative out of the many I have watched. Straight to the point, no confusion at all and the information is easily absorbed. I have learnt alot from your channel. 👍 Thank you.
Thank you so much, this is so informative and the most helpful hydrangea video I have seen.
I wish I had you in my garden! I'm managing about 10 acres and am often pulling my hair out! I've had so many failures that I really envy the lushness of your gardens! I'm in northern Florida and between heat, drought, and now loads of rain, my plants aren't very happy. Now, I will say that I've had many sucesses too, I've put in 21 fruit, 5 nut, and 140 pine trees...but the things that die make me so sad. The rhododendrums lost 70%. They were supposed to be the type that thrived in Florida. I have Hyrangeas coming at the end of the month and hope they do okay. They are the Oak Leaf type and rated to zone 9. I'm in 8. Wish me luck. Thank you for all your wonderful information.
Same here! We’re on 20 acres and I’m planting areas through the woods and have no vision, just sticking plants in the ground - So frustrating trying to get it right and I get discouraged seeing gardens that have been growing 20 years
@@jamiegray6285 Where are you located? I'm in Lake City, FL and the Smilax (Devil's vine) is making me crazy! When I bought the place you couldn't get through the woods without a golf cart, the vines would trip you and were 40 feet up the trees. Now you can walk the woods, but it's a constant battle. I've planted almost 200 trees in the last two years, I'm trying to replace the pines the previous owner had cut down. (They're too messy, she said) I just hate the fact that some plants fail and I'm trying to keep a vision of his garden as inspiration. Luck to us both!
@@kirkshar - I’m in Arkansas and no one ever made any improvements to the land. Brush and privy bushes up to the back of the house, so we’ve been clearing brush and cedars for 6 years. We leave the pine trees/oaks/etc and some are huge! My husband cleared paths for me, too - There was ONE path when we moved in and it went down to the creek. I hammer PVC pipe into the ground next to my plants/shrubs that are away from the house for deep watering - and fill up cat litter jugs to haul water. Once everything gets established and it’s normal rainfall everything should be ok on it’s own
@@jamiegray6285 Nice to talk to a fellow worker/gardener! I've used a Dr. trimmer to clear the vines and brush. My woods are in sad shape, they didn't know how to trim trees and the bad cuts have rotted a lot of the trees. I'm trying my best to keep the desirable bushes (like Beautyberry) and add plants to the area. I'm in a wet area with so much rain...but soon we will go into drought. That's the weather in Florida. I planted three Shumand oaks (6 ft.) this week. I'm on an airport runway and about half my property is lawn. That's a waste of land, in my opinion. I want to keep a view of the runway, but add shade to this acreage. I hope I live long enough to see it grow. I'm 73 years old and it's a lot of work but I figure it keeps me going! Don't work too hard! LOL
@@kirkshar - Oh, I completely understand! I get discouraged seeing gardens that are 15 yrs old😹😹😹
Have you looked into Vitex trees and butterfly bushes (not dwarfs). They’re really fast growing and smell wonderful! Yeah, we haven’t had hardly any rain since I started this, but during a normal season I won’t have to water near as much. Yes, I agree with it keeping you going! I’m 54 and feel so much better since we moved out here with nonstop work
Excellent video
Great job... Thanks a lot
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Thanks for your excellent video! I really enjoy your channel but I see no videos regarding roses ! I would appreciate making videos about roses especially the hardy ones !
I'll consider it. I grow a few roses, but to be honest, I don't do well with many of them. I hate thorns.
Very good information, thank you💚🙃
That is a beauty
That was great! Thanks.
Hi. You have excellent videos. Zone 7b, Alabama. I'm trying to take care of a neglected Bigleaf Hydrangea. It has bloomed and made it thru winters without any intervention for 10+ years. It's straggly though and needs shaping up and I think it could bloom more if cared for properly. When and how should I prune it? Should I protect it in some way for winter? (I have mulched it with pine straw and removed dead branches.) What about soil? Should I add compost? I've rooted three branches in the soil for new plants. Do they need extra protection for winter? I'm asking alot I know. I've watched all kinds of videos that don't offer detailed information. Thank you for any help/advice. I really appreciate how informative your videos are!
It and the layered branches should not need winter protection if they have flowered without it before. The plant is hardy - flower buds may not be, but I think zone 7 should be fine.
- You can prune in spring, but you will lose this years flowers. You can also prune right after it blooms.
ua-cam.com/video/SgU0dbBq0sM/v-deo.html
@@Gardenfundamentals1 thank you so much. I feel better about what to do. I've subscribed so will be seeing you again.
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