My gardens are only 1.5 yrs old but plants are filling in. I enjoy walking around & seeing what’s thriving. It’s become easier to make decisions on what’s not. Sometimes a plant I wasn’t sure about starts to look pretty great in the space too. Got some weeding done this morning and cleaned the bird bath before the sun peaked through, felt great.
😂 😂I love your comment about it not being fun in the garden even in the morning! I grew up in Southern Illinois, I feel your pain. Here's hoping for some cooler days..🥵🤞🙏
So glad for your comment on fertilizing. I watch several gardening channels & most fertilize their flowers weekly & they get ( for my liking) too big then they cut them back & feed again. Your channel is so knowledgeable & makes more sense. Thanks so much
Those channels are heavily subsidized by the industries getting your money. Nothing wrong with that & Jim has some affiliations but he's honest & doesn't have hired help like some others. He's so much more relatable & planet friendly not to mention educated & experienced. He's the only one in this genre I recommend to folks & I've been a hort professional. He & Steph are the folks you'd want as neighbors 😊
Seems more natural to enjoy what the plants do without excessive fertilizing. At least that’s what it feels like to me. I enjoy gardening for the connection to nature (not important to me to feel like I’m “winning” at gardening or something 😂)
Jim, I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for your videos. We bought a new house and it has absolutely no landscaping at all. Not to mention, this is our 1st home and I'm a beginner at gardening. It's also great because you live about 2 hours from me, so I figured whatever you plant is safe for me to plant🌿 Thank you for the education
Thank you for this video. The one topic you hit on that i was thinking about this morning on my garden tour is removal of plants that just don't work. Sometimes it is the shape or the growth habit or the color that is not doing what need in the garden. That goes hand in hand with being tempted by new plants species calling out to me and i really really want to try them. So i have to decide what comes out and what goes in. At the moment i am drawn to some of the new barberry varieties with fabulous colors. Proven Winners and Southern Living have some smaller ones i will be adding. My garden is mostly smalll to medium sized shrubbery-both deciduous and evergreen- planted in a long narrow bed for erosion control and block an unattractive view. This garden is nothing like i have ever done before. It is only two years old but soooo gorgeous with all the textures, shapes, sizes and colors. A few very tough perennials which withstand the wildlife that like to dig and munch add a few touches. This garden has year round interest and is part of the main view from the inside our living room and Carolina sun room. Not only is it beautiful but it attracts birds, butterflies, bees, and other insects while adding lots of entertainment for us. I love the way you really pack your garden. Me too! Sure don't have many weeds to contend with when you don't have the soil exposed. Looking forward to your last summer into autumn videos. Happy gardening from Susan in Kernersville, NC going west towards Winston Salem.
I am subscribed to several gardening channels and this is by far my favorite. You are so interesting and knowledgeable that I always feel confident that I'm getting the correct information. Thanks so much!!
Crab grass sucks. I deal with it a lot in the edges around my flowerbeds. It’s really hard sometimes to get them out so we try to see pick them asap when we see them.
Last week I started my next succession of marigolds, zinnia, sunflowers & tomatoes, radish and basil. I was contemplating reducing some of the container plants, thanks for all the great information!! I am becoming a better gardener because I’m learning from your channel.
I’m watching the finches enjoying my coneflowers right now as I’m watching this. They love the verbena as well. One thing I should give up on is Fata Morgana Scabiosa. They flop and want to grow all weird no matter what I do.
Excellent video! I did not know you could leave the weeds in place after pulling them. I was always afraid they would root. I’ll definitely leave them in place now (in sun to die 😂). Thank you guys for all you do.
Another great informative episode..love my Mexican sunflower..first year in ground..very impressive during the heat..while everything else is melting..lol Thanks for your hard work
Mr. Putnam , what is the name of that large amazing shrub my viewing left, and behind you at 23:50? Also, your explanations are so clear and perfectly timed. I wondered how only sticking my finger in the soil around a plant could provide all I needed to know about watering certain plants during the Summer…thank you for providing context regarding specific plant needs ! :)
I've been taking lots of photos of my gardens. Makes it easier to remember where some of the bulbs are as well as flower colors. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us gardeners
Question: (but first, thank you for all the great content! I watch weekly!) I’m looking for recommendations on a screening plant between a fence and a walkway (about 5-6 foot wide clearance). Morning and afternoon shade but full sun when overhead (between houses). Looking for something evergreen, that can be limbed up so that I can plant underneath, and won’t get more than 8-10 feet tall. Zone 7B, Richmond, VA. Considering Nellie Stevens Holly or maybe a viburnum? Camelia are favorites but too slow growing. Something native would be a bonus! (I watched your screening plant videos but just so many choices.) TIA!
Holly would probably be a good choice, but I'd go for a variety smaller than Nellie Stevens - those get up to like 25 feet tall. Something like a Steeds holly would be more the size you're looking for.
I let lettuce, spinach and snow peas go to seed and collect it. Nice way to save on purchasing seeds each year. The same with some flower seeds. Thanks for the tips!
Jim, I notice you have liatris spicata (gayfeather) in your garden? I would like your opinion on them. I'm back n' forth on whether I really like them in my garden.
Always the BEST advice for the home gardener! Of course, your yard looks fantastic, containers are sublime! My favorite this year is an unusual combo for me. I've got a square glazed pot in mottled blues & greens. This year it has a "Miss Muppet" caladium & the pink & white "Kauai Rose" Torenia. It's a combo that created itself & it's nice elevated on a small stand on my part shade porch. I never tire of watching bees twerking in Torenia blooms 😊
I’m definitely giving up on bee balm and powdery mildew. I’ve been trying to control it for a decade, and I’m just going to pull it. Just not ever going to work for me.
Thanks Jim! I plant nearly year round but I am home and able to keep an eye on them for watering etc. This year is year 3 of our anchor plants/trees and it's really true they leap yr 3!
Weeding is something I’ve been putting off, due to the heat and humidity. Crabgrass is the main offender. BTW, your front perennial garden on the left looks fabulous! A sea of colors!
Should I wait for my potted Winterberries to go dormant before I pop them in the ground before Winter? or should I put them in this Fall? Dahlias are currently growing in the area where they will be planted
QUESTION: maybe you can help. I have two hardy hibiscus planted side by side, one of them has stalks dying off, the main stalks coming up from the ground, just random stalks. I see no bug damage anywhere, the rest of the plant looks fine, just a couple of stalks dying off one day maybe a couple of days later a couple more will bite the dust. I’m pretty sure it’s not a water issue because both the hibiscus get watered the same and the other one is perfect, I’m confused. I’ve tried looking up what might be the problem but I can’t find anything. Hardy Hibiscus seem to be pretty resistant to most pests so I’m at a loss as to what might be going on. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you. 🌸💚🙃
My gardens are only 1.5 yrs old but plants are filling in. I enjoy walking around & seeing what’s thriving. It’s become easier to make decisions on what’s not. Sometimes a plant I wasn’t sure about starts to look pretty great in the space too. Got some weeding done this morning and cleaned the bird bath before the sun peaked through, felt great.
😂 😂I love your comment about it not being fun in the garden even in the morning! I grew up in Southern Illinois, I feel your pain. Here's hoping for some cooler days..🥵🤞🙏
Journal your successes and your... things that you learned from. 🙂
Seed ordering info VERY helpful
So glad for your comment on fertilizing. I watch several gardening channels & most fertilize their flowers weekly & they get ( for my liking) too big then they cut them back & feed again. Your channel is so knowledgeable & makes more sense. Thanks so much
Those channels are heavily subsidized by the industries getting your money. Nothing wrong with that & Jim has some affiliations but he's honest & doesn't have hired help like some others. He's so much more relatable & planet friendly not to mention educated & experienced. He's the only one in this genre I recommend to folks & I've been a hort professional. He & Steph are the folks you'd want as neighbors 😊
Seems more natural to enjoy what the plants do without excessive fertilizing. At least that’s what it feels like to me. I enjoy gardening for the connection to nature (not important to me to feel like I’m “winning” at gardening or something 😂)
Thank you Jim and Stephany .🌸💚🙃
I also wanted to express, that I am definitely a better gardener due to the content you provide! Thank you!
Me too! 🙋♀️
Jim, I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for your videos. We bought a new house and it has absolutely no landscaping at all. Not to mention, this is our 1st home and I'm a beginner at gardening. It's also great because you live about 2 hours from me, so I figured whatever you plant is safe for me to plant🌿 Thank you for the education
I forgot about pentas!
Thank you for this video. The one topic you hit on that i was thinking about this morning on my garden tour is removal of plants that just don't work. Sometimes it is the shape or the growth habit or the color that is not doing what need in the garden. That goes hand in hand with being tempted by new plants species calling out to me and i really really want to try them. So i have to decide what comes out and what goes in. At the moment i am drawn to some of the new barberry varieties with fabulous colors. Proven Winners and Southern Living have some smaller ones i will be adding. My garden is mostly smalll to medium sized shrubbery-both deciduous and evergreen- planted in a long narrow bed for erosion control and block an unattractive view. This garden is nothing like i have ever done before. It is only two years old but soooo gorgeous with all the textures, shapes, sizes and colors. A few very tough perennials which withstand the wildlife that like to dig and munch add a few touches. This garden has year round interest and is part of the main view from the inside our living room and Carolina sun room. Not only is it beautiful but it attracts birds, butterflies, bees, and other insects while adding lots of entertainment for us. I love the way you really pack your garden. Me too! Sure don't have many weeds to contend with when you don't have the soil exposed. Looking forward to your last summer into autumn videos. Happy gardening from Susan in Kernersville, NC going west towards Winston Salem.
I’m having to get out at 6 am and stop no later than 9 in this excessive heat this year. It’s awful Zone 9a Florida.
Is it hotter than most years at this time in Florida?
Yes! First comment! Every segment is informative Jim!! 🌿 🌺 🌲
Thank you so much for following along!
Great advice thank you Jim 😊
I am subscribed to several gardening channels and this is by far my favorite. You are so interesting and knowledgeable that I always feel confident that I'm getting the correct information. Thanks so much!!
Crab grass sucks. I deal with it a lot in the edges around my flowerbeds. It’s really hard sometimes to get them out so we try to see pick them asap when we see them.
I use golf tees to mark where my spring bulbs are planted in the ground so that I don’t forget and accidentally dig them up.
Love your checklist videos. I learned alot as a beginner gardener zone 7b Atlanta over the last few years...keep doing them
Hi, Natasha! I’m from Roswell, GA. I’ve got mostly shade, but our humidity keeps me in the house most of the time. Good luck with your garden🌸🐝
Last week I started my next succession of marigolds, zinnia, sunflowers & tomatoes, radish and basil. I was contemplating reducing some of the container plants, thanks for all the great information!! I am becoming a better gardener because I’m learning from your channel.
I’m watching the finches enjoying my coneflowers right now as I’m watching this. They love the verbena as well. One thing I should give up on is Fata Morgana Scabiosa. They flop and want to grow all weird no matter what I do.
🌳ALWAYS HELPFUL 🪴🌳
WOW! Nice to know that about Marigolds. I will be seeding those today. I never stop learning from you HortTube man 💚 Loving Holly 🌳🌳🌳🐕
Such good advice, thanks! 😊
I want to plant more zinnias and marigolds.
Please won’t you be my neighbor? 🌸💚🙃
seems like all i can do is keep watering stuff.
Zone 5b. I have a Japanese maple in a pot. Can I wait til September to plant it in the ground?
A delight to watch your videos so full of great advice. Going to plant some marigolds! A treat to see Miss Holly too!
This is such a very helpful tips, I just started planting already since it's been raining a lot here.
Excellent video! I did not know you could leave the weeds in place after pulling them. I was always afraid they would root. I’ll definitely leave them in place now (in sun to die 😂). Thank you guys for all you do.
Another great informative episode..love my Mexican sunflower..first year in ground..very impressive during the heat..while everything else is melting..lol
Thanks for your hard work
Great video again. I’m always learning from you and Steph!
Gonna go sow some zinnias! Love bringing them in for cut flowers! 🌸🌺🌸
Tips 9, 10 and the bonus, my favs! Thanks for all the valuable info. Love your garden!
Mr. Putnam , what is the name of that large amazing shrub my viewing left, and behind you at 23:50? Also, your explanations are so clear and perfectly timed. I wondered how only sticking my finger in the soil around a plant could provide all I needed to know about watering certain plants during the Summer…thank you for providing context regarding specific plant needs ! :)
1:15 you say it’s autumn moonlight; did you mean autumn moonstruck?
Yes, sorry you are correct. I completely didn't catch that when I was editing
I can’t wait to get one. (Hopefully Buddy Lee is breeding for a double flowering one with variegated leaves)
I've been taking lots of photos of my gardens. Makes it easier to remember where some of the bulbs are as well as flower colors. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us gardeners
Question: (but first, thank you for all the great content! I watch weekly!) I’m looking for recommendations on a screening plant between a fence and a walkway (about 5-6 foot wide clearance). Morning and afternoon shade but full sun when overhead (between houses). Looking for something evergreen, that can be limbed up so that I can plant underneath, and won’t get more than 8-10 feet tall. Zone 7B, Richmond, VA.
Considering Nellie Stevens Holly or maybe a viburnum? Camelia are favorites but too slow growing. Something native would be a bonus! (I watched your screening plant videos but just so many choices.) TIA!
Holly would probably be a good choice, but I'd go for a variety smaller than Nellie Stevens - those get up to like 25 feet tall. Something like a Steeds holly would be more the size you're looking for.
@@alanerpington5698 Thank you! I’ll look into Steeds holly.
Recently saw that Wake County is high on the list of U.S. snake bite areas. Just curious. Have you ever been been bitten or had a close call?
Last year was incredibly dry in charlotte NC. This July was sort of wet thankfully. Hoping for more rain in August though
I let lettuce, spinach and snow peas go to seed and collect it. Nice way to save on purchasing seeds each year. The same with some flower seeds. Thanks for the tips!
Black strawberry tomatoes? I’ve never heard of that and I’m obsessing right now. Gotta try those! 😋 🍅
Jim, I notice you have liatris spicata (gayfeather) in your garden? I would like your opinion on them. I'm back n' forth on whether I really like them in my garden.
Always the BEST advice for the home gardener! Of course, your yard looks fantastic, containers are sublime! My favorite this year is an unusual combo for me. I've got a square glazed pot in mottled blues & greens. This year it has a "Miss Muppet" caladium & the pink & white "Kauai Rose" Torenia. It's a combo that created itself & it's nice elevated on a small stand on my part shade porch. I never tire of watching bees twerking in Torenia blooms 😊
Are you having any problems with Japanese beetles ?🌸💚🙃
😂 tomato tease
Now I need to go figure out the favorites 😂
want to plant my little miss sunshine in a pot .
I’m definitely giving up on bee balm and powdery mildew. I’ve been trying to control it for a decade, and I’m just going to pull it. Just not ever going to work for me.
Sometimes, even if you 'win', it's just too much work and too much of a fight. And hey, there's always plenty of new plants to try!
Thanks Jim! I plant nearly year round but I am home and able to keep an eye on them for watering etc. This year is year 3 of our anchor plants/trees and it's really true they leap yr 3!
Weeding is something I’ve been putting off, due to the heat and humidity. Crabgrass is the main offender. BTW, your front perennial garden on the left looks fabulous! A sea of colors!
I must say, it's an interesting sensation to hear one's Christian name, spoken fondly + referring to Jim & Stephany's beloved doggo. (Holly...)
Should I wait for my potted Winterberries to go dormant before I pop them in the ground before Winter? or should I put them in this Fall? Dahlias are currently growing in the area where they will be planted
Can Ninebark, Physocarpus, be successfully grown in Zone 7B. I have not heard you mention that plant in any of your videos
QUESTION: maybe you can help. I have two hardy hibiscus planted side by side, one of them has stalks dying off, the main stalks coming up from the ground, just random stalks. I see no bug damage anywhere, the rest of the plant looks fine, just a couple of stalks dying off one day maybe a couple of days later a couple more will bite the dust. I’m pretty sure it’s not a water issue because both the hibiscus get watered the same and the other one is perfect, I’m confused. I’ve tried looking up what might be the problem but I can’t find anything. Hardy Hibiscus seem to be pretty resistant to most pests so I’m at a loss as to what might be going on. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you. 🌸💚🙃
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