In regards to the pond and dream stream, a couple of things, 1. Do not install that 2nd ion gen. That amount of copper being released is not recommended. One on 10 is fine. Not two on 10. 2. Do not feed the fish again til the algae is gone. It'll make them eat the algae faster. Also, watch the amount you feed them because their waste is part of the balance. 3. Net out what you can daily until it is under control. 4. Pond plants. More pond plants. 5. Go ahead with the Dream stream. The larger the body of water is, the easier it is to control the balance. The smaller, the more difficult. Adding the stream will increase the total volume of water. 6. You need more flow and water movement. The waterfall is supposed to oxygenate the water, but if it's not strong enough, it does not turn up the water enough when it falls into the pond. Your pump should be variable. Try turning it up to the higher setting. Plus, the Dream Stream will be adding another waterfall into the pond, so that'll help. 7. Contact Brian or Ed directly. They can confirm all this for you. I'm sure Chris is a nice fellow. But his idea of adding a second ion gen shows his lack of experience and knowledge. Hang in there. Don't get discouraged. Trust me. It'll all be worth it once the pond finds its stride. Thanks for the long tour. Everything looks gorgeous. ❤
Boy is it ever nice of you to offer advice…….sure beats wondering if things will ever straighten out and not having definitive answers. 30+ years as a Mastergardener but 0 years of large pond experience so no, we don’t have all the answers! Knowledgeable advice is always welcomed!
I agree with the concepts that the fish are more than likely being overfed and also, just like an aquarium, the more water the better as far as balance
We had to say goodbye to our beloved dog Ranger last night. He was 15. It’s obviously been a really rough morning and I needed a break from all the sadness. Garden Answer to the rescue and a long video at that. It may seem like a small thing but thank you for being such a positive experience. I’ve followed you for years and this video is just the hug I needed.
I love the artichokes. The shape and structure of the foliage and the fact that it is producing is so awesome. How many people ever accomplish that. You just don’t see artichokes growing like that. What is the Ursula type structure/bush at 51.20 (approx.)?
I love seeing the cozy coop and tricycle in the background of the tour. IMO, they add such a sweetness! You can imagine the children riding, playing, and bringing laughter. A precious family, what more would one want in life?
You 2 crack me up! Caressing the artichokes while “convincing “ Aaron how wonderful they are and letting all of us mourn the loss of the beautiful branch of the climbing rose.
There is no such thing as too long of a video from Aaron & Laura! I loved every moment of it. Thank you both and as always, a big shout out to Paul & Bethany for the amazing work they do
Just wanted to say thank you and good job to all of the Garden Answer Staff, the contractors, and everybody that helps out! I feel like we're always showing love to Laura & Family but so many people made this dream happen :)
Happy Day - a 1.5 hour garden tour! 🎉 Question: the European White Birch at 49:03 is gorgeous - are you going to limb it up 3-4 feet, so that the lovely white bark is visible?
Nepeta = catmint = that is why Russell is all beside himself! Online it says catmint can trigger strange behaviors, as we see with the adorable Russell. So cute!
Yes we had a cat that went crazy on it. If we were having drinks in the evening we would give her a twig of it. It was her drug of choice. I have planted it over her burial site. It is doing very well.
Watching Laura for 30 mins if fine, but 90 minutes is a treat, and when it's a garden tour.. I couldn't have asked for a better video today. I loved it ❤❤❤ At min 38:00 was that a dog or a fox😳
Be careful! It made me want a cat, and one showed up! Two years ago. My sweet girl. Then her brother showed up too. We saw another sibling but he didn’t stick around. Then she got pregnant before we could get her in to spay, so now I have three inside too. I get followed around no matter where I am 🤣 I love it!
Russell truly adores Laura ❣️ you can see it especially in her sit down videos. He climbs up by whatever means available and just stares at her lovingly while waiting for his pets ✨❣️✨
What a gift Laura has the eye for design! Here I sit with a notebook and pen about to jot down all the plants I need for my small garden All the 4 season interest, Wine- Ninebark, Nepeta, hydrangeas, roses! Lord a girl can dream😊
I am amazed at how you the names of all these beauties just roll off your tongue. Today I could see how much a mom you are to even all these beauties. How adoring you are of them. Thank you so much for sharing your world with all of us.
It’s only Laura’s video that I’m willing to watch even if it’s more than an hour long. It’s so satisfying and calming while she’s showing their full garden 😊
I love seeing/hearing Aaron participate more in the videos. Hearing his thoughts and ideas is always welcome!! And…. That is why the two of you make a great team ! 😊
Don’t ask me if this video made me go buy a couple plants for two specific containers flanking my driveway…don’t do it! 😂😂 of course I did!! It’s my first full season of gardening and I’m absolutely loving anything involving plants. I’m hooked and thanks to you guys I’ve learned so much and have already had so much success. Great tour you two, much love from Tennessee!
Your fruit trees get a season of rest and strengthening. Next year should be amazing! Love your grateful attitude. Flexibility and resilience are priceless character traits. Thanks for your example to us all.
We had a pond SO FULL OF THIS STUFF ( 3 ponds, actually ) so I made up Barley Straw flakes (2 ea) placed in fine mesh onion bags and let them float around gathering the string alage. Within 3 weeks, I removed them and crystal clear ! Keep a few made up in case you see it coming back. Teather them to where you can get to. MUST USE BARLEY STRAW ONLY. They do sell a barley conditioner you can pour into the main filter also. Does not hurt fish. I WAS AMAZED at how quickly it cleared.
Russell was reacting to the Nepeta. It's like a special treat for cats to smell, roll in & nibble. My cat has the same reaction and also goes crazy over the scent of peppermint!😂 Beautiful tour, as always.😊
Watching your videos is how I start my mornings. Serene and inspirational way to start every single day. I know it's a lot to upkeep but holy smokes your gardens are absolutely beautiful. So much inspiration and ideas that I've been able to incorporate bits and pieces into my own yard. ♥
Russell wants his talent acknowledged in this video. After all, from his perspective, it’s not all about the garden. 🤣😂🤣 I thoroughly enjoyed Russell and the garden too.
Do they have a trust fund set up for Russell? He is a main character after all. And to those of you without a funny bone, I'm kidding. Have a great day!
Suggestion for the steep slope behind the red barn: maybe you can find a native wildflower mix that does well in dry shade. Wouldn't need to maintain it but the wildlife would appreciate it.
🌿💗 I've never owned nor maintained a pond, but was a biology major and just remember a lot of truths about ecosystems, etc. Moreover, I am very intuitive and just feel that the pond is very new and like we've all been informed, will just take a little time to balance out. Be encouraged, trust the organic route, do what you can manually, and stay on top of the "situation" vs. "problem." We are all often disappointed when the performance or delight we seek/expect is not instant. Otherwise, you have shared a million points of pure bliss during this tour and we are proud of what you accomplish each season and share. 💗🌿
I am surprised that there even is a dispute over this. Why don’t they just harvest and eat them? It’s a crop, a vegetable probably. anyway it’s food, so eat it and problem solved 😉
Here is what I love about your videos. It’s going to be an hour but it 0-60 all the way through. I try to watch so many videos that the whole first half is the person telling you what they are going to show you , tell you, teach you-then they finally get on with it. Not our Laura. Very briefly - in about three sentences , she says this is todays video and then away we go and you darned well better keep up with her and it’s usually jam packed with ‘pretty’ and informational. Love it. I have never had one boring moment. So glad to see that wonderful hollyhock again. Please please please show it when it’s in bloom. It’s the most beautiful flower.
I totally agree. I find that on other channels I skip ahead to the actual planting or tour. Sometimes I need to skip ahead quite a bit. We don't need an extensive run down on what they are going to do before they do it. Loved this long video Laura & Aaron! 🌿🏵🌿 🐞
Oh Laura I needed this like I need air. You have no idea how much we love your gardens and how comforting they are in these times. You are an answer from God. Thank you and your whole family for supporting and encouraging you. Thank you thank you thank you.❤❤❤
Same. I am continually praying for God’s protection over Aaron and Laura and all the infrastructure that allows them to be a safe space for us to escape.
I really really enjoyed these last 2 garden tour videos. Hearing Laura and Aaron discuss possible plantings and plans is enjoyable. It gives insight to how ideas come about. Then I think of possible ideas for our garden. I really enjoy seeing everything grow. Also gives insight to ideas in my garden.
I absolutely made it to the end! This is such a special, peaceful time of my day. I just love your interactions with Aaron over differences of opinions. Also, your positivity in this world of negativity…you see a problem or disappointment as an opportunity!❤️❤️❤️
I do LOVE the artichokes there. They bring dramatic structure to the Hartley. The symbolism of the artichoke has such historical significance ❤ From outside or inside looking out, they're gorgeous!
Thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing your beautiful property and home with this channel. There just are no words to adequately explain the botanical therapy it gives to me!!! The scope of your work is enormous, and so very educational as well. The few plants I have ( due to harsh growing conditions at my home) are all plants you showcased. Also, I purchased the garden hose, the green stalk, some tools, etc. and some other things you recommended , and all of those purchases have served me well. I am a true believer in the wealth of knowledge you share on Garden Answer 🥰
Aaron, I loved the close-ups, right to the flowers and foliage you did at the beginning of the tour when Laura asked you to. That's one amazing camera. Please do that again during the June tour 😊
I love, love, love watching Laura, Aaron and family in and around the garden. You all have done such a tremendous job. I always have a note pad handy for the plants I want to research for my growing zone of 5b. This morning I wrote down verbascum, hardy geraniums, and lamium! Back to the nursery I go! I also want to thank all the behind the scenes people! It takes a village!
Who would not love to have their house close to the Garden Answer property, bonus!! Don't be discouraged about the pond. It is a good learning experience for everyone involved and watching it progress. It will get there and you will be able to look back on it and remember how far it has come like all of your other successful projects.
Lovvvvve the artichokes! They look so perfectly in keeping with the botanical aesthetic. It makes the Hartley look like a dream estate garden sketch! All great garden structures have some interesting plantings like that; and artichokes are such a classic and ancient symbol of garden hope and bounty and prosperity. The Hartley needs drama and substance or it could quickly dink out and go, “golf course” look. I also applaud keeping the banking, potted evergreens - those and the artichokes or something equally substantial - it makes your greenhouse look like it wasn’t just plunked down there. It’s so incredibly beautiful and watching it evolving is so inspirational!
You’ve probably considered this, but what about a shade canopy, for a short term solution while working to eradicate the string algae. Like a shade sail to help with the algae( not permanent structure). I have 2 small garden ponds and an acre pond. In the smaller ponds the water lilies definitely help with the sun. In the larger pond , it’s almost 45 yrs old, all the trees around help to stop algae growth. Love your channel, very inspirational, thank you.
The huge amount of growth on the evergreens is absolutely wonderful! And seventy more trees coming this week has me very excited to see them filling up your property. In the meantime, I'm here cheering on Aaron's single Bubblegum Petunia. It is going to wow all of us!
OMG that huge peony!!! Star of the show! And thank you Aaron for getting a close up of the blooms! I live for the bloom close ups during garden tours ❤
it took our pond a couple seasons to ecologically balance itself out for the algae to dissipate. Holding back feeding the fish and letting them eat the string algae helps. Some seasons have more rain, more sun, more shade - all of these things affect how a pond reacts. Patience is key.
🌿💗🤣 I agree. I think they are just lovely and am personally happy to see in real life, a beautiful form/motif that has been replicated in stone for so many centuries (i.e., artichoke finials and statuary). Love them!!!! 💗🌿
🌿💗🤣 I agree. I think they are just lovely and am personally happy to see in real life, a beautiful form/motif that has been replicated in stone for so many centuries (i.e., artichoke finials and statuary). Love them!!!! 💗🌿
I ENJOYED WATCHING ON MY 75” TV screen. The quality was super crispy clear. If there was a button on UA-cam that let me pay to not watch ads for a specific video you bet I would have paid. You guys are such a BLESSING. Thank you💚.
LOVE the idea of flanking the flagstone path from the house to the Hartley with grass, and then and having the flower beds come after the grass on either side of the path. And framing the Hartley with large trees. EXCELLENT! ❤️
I absolutely love it when Laura and Aaron does monthly garden tours. Never , ever to long. I love how Laura gets so excited. They have beautiful stuff and I want to see everything. Thank y'all for sharing this with us. ❤
These tours are so much fun! Would Aaron ever be interested in doing an “Aaron tour”? He could show things he’s interested in and get his point of view on things. I think it would be interesting to see a tour from his perspective and his favorite projects. Edit: just finished and saw that he DID do part of the tour. 😆 But from start to finish just to pick his brain about what he’d show would be fun.
SUCH A GREAT DAY & THE TIME YOU INVEST IN OUR LIVES WITH THESE TOURS AND ALL THE DETAILS ARE SUPERIOR! GREAT JOB TO AARON AS HE MODERATED THE NEW PROPERTY DETAILS. SO ANALYTICAL....THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH.
Love the Russell snippet….he’s getting a buzz from the Nepeta. I once had a cat that use to lay in mine. Just want to say how beautiful the paint job on the house looks at 13:47. Plus the Verbascum & Ginger wine NB is stunning.😊
I literally laughed out loud when the message came up that you took a moment to mourn over the broken rose. 😂 I do want to also say sorry for your loss. 😢
Oh my goodness I am totally the same way, I can’t stop watching a garden tour! Sometimes I get interrupted and have to pause but I always come back to finish it! These videos could be as long as you so choose to film and we will watch. I also take notes, open another window and google where to buy certain plants and seeds! I love it, it’s real life, plants do their things and some thrive… tooooo much, some bale and have to be replaced! 😂😂😂🤣
Russell is reacting to the cats pajamas. It is a mint and that is why they call it cat mint. They adore it and it makes them super friskey ! my cat loves it when I bring some inside for her. She rolls all over it and even eats the leaves.
Hi Laura, Aaron and GA team, Thank you a lovely garden tour, it gives hope and inspiration to many. Congratulations on reaching 1.9 million subscribers, you deserve that and much more wonderful things ahead.
I understand how you feel about the algae in the pond. We have a pond, and also had awful string algae for several years. We now have a clear pond and I love it. I was just about ready to get rid of the pond due to the algae. Once we had some shade trees get big enough to shade part of the pond, and also water lilies, our pond is clear. We do not have to use any chemicals in the pond, and the fish and frogs love it. I know it tests your patience, but it will eventually clear up.
I loved seeing your thought process as you talked about the hedge. You're going to keep them, then you're not. Just how you talked that whole part out makes me feel good about how long it takes me to make changes. Whatever you choose, it'll be amazing.
It's catnip, Laura! Russell in the nepeta, nepeta is catnip, which was why he was acting cra cra 😂 There's a reason it's called The Cat's Pajamas/ The Cat's Meow 🤩
I had an Aquascape pond installed in 2020. It took 2-3 years to balance out, and I struggled with string algae. The urge to use algaecide was strong. But I remained patient and it all worked itself out.
If we all could have a giant farm house with beautiful gardens ! A flower shed and gorgeous Hartley full of plants and flowers! So very wonderful for this garden tour! As we all enjoy hearing Laura talk about plant flowers and bushes and trees!!! Now Aaron talks too! As years go on more areas and videos are getting amazing! As mostly every thing they made and designed! Love play area for Benjamin and Samatha!!! 👸🤴🏻Just can not wait till Barn and animals come !!! 🐴🐴
Sorry, I can't go out tonight after all, Laura just posted a garden tour 😂🥂💐🩷
THAT PART 🎉
LOL, yes!!🎉
Same here. Lol😂
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In regards to the pond and dream stream, a couple of things,
1. Do not install that 2nd ion gen. That amount of copper being released is not recommended. One on 10 is fine. Not two on 10.
2. Do not feed the fish again til the algae is gone. It'll make them eat the algae faster. Also, watch the amount you feed them because their waste is part of the balance.
3. Net out what you can daily until it is under control.
4. Pond plants. More pond plants.
5. Go ahead with the Dream stream. The larger the body of water is, the easier it is to control the balance. The smaller, the more difficult. Adding the stream will increase the total volume of water.
6. You need more flow and water movement. The waterfall is supposed to oxygenate the water, but if it's not strong enough, it does not turn up the water enough when it falls into the pond. Your pump should be variable. Try turning it up to the higher setting. Plus, the Dream Stream will be adding another waterfall into the pond, so that'll help.
7. Contact Brian or Ed directly. They can confirm all this for you. I'm sure Chris is a nice fellow. But his idea of adding a second ion gen shows his lack of experience and knowledge.
Hang in there. Don't get discouraged. Trust me. It'll all be worth it once the pond finds its stride. Thanks for the long tour. Everything looks gorgeous. ❤
Yup!
How kind of you to share your knowledge!
Pond dye helps control algae, also
Boy is it ever nice of you to offer advice…….sure beats wondering if things will ever straighten out and not having definitive answers. 30+ years as a Mastergardener but 0 years of large pond experience so no, we don’t have all the answers! Knowledgeable advice is always welcomed!
I agree with the concepts that the fish are more than likely being overfed and also, just like an aquarium, the more water the better as far as balance
We had to say goodbye to our beloved dog Ranger last night. He was 15. It’s obviously been a really rough morning and I needed a break from all the sadness. Garden Answer to the rescue and a long video at that. It may seem like a small thing but thank you for being such a positive experience. I’ve followed you for years and this video is just the hug I needed.
I'm very for your loss. May your memories help you during this difficult time
I’m so sorry. 😢
😢I'm so sorry.
🙏🏻🥰🙏🏻🥰
I love the artichokes. The shape and structure of the foliage and the fact that it is producing is so awesome. How many people ever accomplish that. You just don’t see artichokes growing like that. What is the Ursula type structure/bush at 51.20 (approx.)?
I love that we stopped to watch Russell
I love seeing the cozy coop and tricycle in the background of the tour. IMO, they add such a sweetness! You can imagine the children riding, playing, and bringing laughter. A precious family, what more would one want in life?
You 2 crack me up! Caressing the artichokes while “convincing “ Aaron how wonderful they are and letting all of us mourn the loss of the beautiful branch of the climbing rose.
There is no such thing as too long of a video from Aaron & Laura! I loved every moment of it. Thank you both and as always, a big shout out to Paul & Bethany for the amazing work they do
Just wanted to say thank you and good job to all of the Garden Answer Staff, the contractors, and everybody that helps out! I feel like we're always showing love to Laura & Family but so many people made this dream happen :)
DREAM TEAM all around, for sure!
Happy Day - a 1.5 hour garden tour! 🎉
Question: the European White Birch at 49:03 is gorgeous - are you going to limb it up 3-4 feet, so that the lovely white bark is visible?
Russell is a very happy little guy! ❤🐈
Nepeta = catmint = that is why Russell is all beside himself! Online it says catmint can trigger strange behaviors, as we see with the adorable Russell. So cute!
Yes! There’s a stray cat in our neighborhood that likes to sit on my catmint. At least Russell doesn’t damage the plant!
Yes we had a cat that went crazy on it. If we were having drinks in the evening we would give her a twig of it. It was her drug of choice. I have planted it over her burial site. It is doing very well.
Our cat absolutely loved it - he acted so ridiculously while “on it”. Rolling around all over the place - big time zoomies and jumpies.😂
Watching Laura for 30 mins if fine, but 90 minutes is a treat, and when it's a garden tour.. I couldn't have asked for a better video today. I loved it ❤❤❤
At min 38:00 was that a dog or a fox😳
Neighbor dog
Russel the cat.
@@jaleenwalker3066no it wasn’t 😂 that was a neighbours dog
Neighbors Golden😃
Just love how Russell follows you everywhere. He is so adorable ❤❤❤
Be careful! It made me want a cat, and one showed up! Two years ago. My sweet girl. Then her brother showed up too. We saw another sibling but he didn’t stick around. Then she got pregnant before we could get her in to spay, so now I have three inside too. I get followed around no matter where I am 🤣 I love it!
@micahruthie lol I already have a cat. His name is Ash.
❤❤❤ Beautifully and many more, but not over do... Blessings ❤❤❤
Russell truly adores Laura ❣️ you can see it especially in her sit down videos. He climbs up by whatever means available and just stares at her lovingly while waiting for his pets ✨❣️✨
What a gift Laura has the eye for design! Here I sit with a notebook and pen about to jot down all the plants I need for my small garden All the 4 season interest, Wine- Ninebark, Nepeta, hydrangeas, roses! Lord a girl can dream😊
I am amazed at how you the names of all these beauties just roll off your tongue. Today I could see how much a mom you are to even all these beauties. How adoring you are of them. Thank you so much for sharing your world with all of us.
I'M so happy that both Laura and Aaron are tag teaming the tours now. Keep up the good work . We love it . 🌻💐🏵🌹🌼
It is nice to see a married couple enjoy each other and not trying to one up the other.
It’s only Laura’s video that I’m willing to watch even if it’s more than an hour long. It’s so satisfying and calming while she’s showing their full garden 😊
We Enjoying Them all, And keep them Coming!! ❤
Agree!
Agree!
I love seeing/hearing Aaron participate more in the videos. Hearing his thoughts and ideas is always welcome!! And…. That is why the two of you make a great team ! 😊
Don’t ask me if this video made me go buy a couple plants for two specific containers flanking my driveway…don’t do it! 😂😂 of course I did!! It’s my first full season of gardening and I’m absolutely loving anything involving plants. I’m hooked and thanks to you guys I’ve learned so much and have already had so much success. Great tour you two, much love from Tennessee!
Your fruit trees get a season of rest and strengthening. Next year should be amazing! Love your grateful attitude. Flexibility and resilience are priceless character traits. Thanks for your example to us all.
We had a pond SO FULL OF THIS STUFF ( 3 ponds, actually ) so I made up Barley Straw flakes (2 ea) placed in fine mesh onion bags and let them float around gathering the string alage. Within 3 weeks, I removed them and crystal clear ! Keep a few made up in case you see it coming back.
Teather them to where you can get to. MUST USE BARLEY STRAW ONLY. They do sell a barley conditioner you can pour into the main filter also. Does not hurt fish. I WAS AMAZED at how quickly it cleared.
I have seen this technique/product on several British gardening shows.
Always impressed that Laura can remember the names of all the plants! Not only remembers the name but the stats on them. Amazing!
Russell was reacting to the Nepeta. It's like a special treat for cats to smell, roll in & nibble. My cat has the same reaction and also goes crazy over the scent of peppermint!😂 Beautiful tour, as always.😊
Thoroughly enjoyed the WHOLE video time! My husband even sat and watched he enjoyed it as well.
Watching your videos is how I start my mornings. Serene and inspirational way to start every single day. I know it's a lot to upkeep but holy smokes your gardens are absolutely beautiful. So much inspiration and ideas that I've been able to incorporate bits and pieces into my own yard. ♥
Russell wants his talent acknowledged in this video. After all, from his perspective, it’s not all about the garden. 🤣😂🤣 I thoroughly enjoyed Russell and the garden too.
Do they have a trust fund set up for Russell? He is a main character after all. And to those of you without a funny bone, I'm kidding. Have a great day!
I think Russell was enjoying the high from the Nepeta (catnip). 😅😂🤣
@@mapperman999 That's exactly what was happening. So funny!
They should put a go pro on Russell for the day and see the property from his perspective ha! It might just be a video of him following Laura though 😂
I love how both cats hang out in every video. I look forward to watching them. Russell really made me laugh this time.
Russle & Douglas always look like they're doing the garden inspections right along with you.🐈🐈⬛
Suggestion for the steep slope behind the red barn: maybe you can find a native wildflower mix that does well in dry shade. Wouldn't need to maintain it but the wildlife would appreciate it.
Came here to say exactly the same thing!
If it’s left to be wild and woolly grass, I could see the kids enjoying sliding down on pieces of cardboard.
Great idea. That would be beautiful. The cows and horses would even like it😊
The best part is you are so yourselves 🙏🏻 Natural educators and leaders. So inspired by you guys and your family. Well raised 💪
🌿💗 I've never owned nor maintained a pond, but was a biology major and just remember a lot of truths about ecosystems, etc. Moreover, I am very intuitive and just feel that the pond is very new and like we've all been informed, will just take a little time to balance out. Be encouraged, trust the organic route, do what you can manually, and stay on top of the "situation" vs. "problem." We are all often disappointed when the performance or delight we seek/expect is not instant. Otherwise, you have shared a million points of pure bliss during this tour and we are proud of what you accomplish each season and share. 💗🌿
I’m with Laura. The artichokes are amazing but I appreciate how Aaron probably just sees blue grey spikes and not in tidy mounds. He likes tidy!!😂😊
I am surprised that there even is a dispute over this. Why don’t they just harvest and eat them? It’s a crop, a vegetable probably. anyway it’s food, so eat it and problem solved 😉
They remind me of Thistles. Beautiful artichokes so just harvest. 😊
Here is what I love about your videos. It’s going to be an hour but it 0-60 all the way through. I try to watch so many videos that the whole first half is the person telling you what they are going to show you , tell you, teach you-then they finally get on with it. Not our Laura. Very briefly - in about three sentences , she says this is todays video and then away we go and you darned well better keep up with her and it’s usually jam packed with ‘pretty’ and informational. Love it. I have never had one boring moment. So glad to see that wonderful hollyhock again. Please please please show it when it’s in bloom. It’s the most beautiful flower.
You are SO RIGHT about the tempo in Garden Answer videos - it's WONDERFUL. Thanks Laura & Aaorn.
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I totally agree. I find that on other channels I skip ahead to the actual planting or tour. Sometimes I need to skip ahead quite a bit. We don't need an extensive run down on what they are going to do before they do it.
Loved this long video Laura & Aaron! 🌿🏵🌿 🐞
Always love and appreciate every moment of every video. I have learned so much from Laura and Aaron. They are authentic. They are accomplished.
Unlike the volunteer sunflower that Aaron just yank right out of the flower bed!
Oh Laura I needed this like I need air. You have no idea how much we love your gardens and how comforting they are in these times. You are an answer from God. Thank you and your whole family for supporting and encouraging you. Thank you thank you thank you.❤❤❤
Same. I am continually praying for God’s protection over Aaron and Laura and all the infrastructure that allows them to be a safe space for us to escape.
❤😊 AMEN ❤😊
I really really enjoyed these last 2 garden tour videos. Hearing Laura and Aaron discuss possible plantings and plans is enjoyable. It gives insight to how ideas come about. Then I think of possible ideas for our garden. I really enjoy seeing everything grow. Also gives insight to ideas in my garden.
I absolutely made it to the end! This is such a special, peaceful time of my day. I just love your interactions with Aaron over differences of opinions. Also, your positivity in this world of negativity…you see a problem or disappointment as an opportunity!❤️❤️❤️
I love how Russell follows you round the garden. What a great little buddy 🐱 💕🐱
I do LOVE the artichokes there. They bring dramatic structure to the Hartley. The symbolism of the artichoke has such historical significance ❤ From outside or inside looking out, they're gorgeous!
Artichoke: Hope & Prosperity
Drinking an entire pot of coffee while watching vs one cup!
Thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing your beautiful property and home with this channel. There just are no words to adequately explain the botanical therapy it gives to me!!! The scope of your work is enormous, and so very educational as well. The few plants I have ( due to harsh growing conditions at my home) are all plants you showcased. Also, I purchased the garden hose, the green stalk, some tools, etc. and some other things you recommended , and all of those purchases have served me well. I am a true believer in the wealth of knowledge you share on Garden Answer 🥰
Aaron, I loved the close-ups, right to the flowers and foliage you did at the beginning of the tour when Laura asked you to. That's one amazing camera. Please do that again during the June tour 😊
I love the Russel show! Oh what a beautiful, fun cat. I love how they follow you around like a mother duck.
Russell, Douglas, and Cheddar were so fun to watch. 😸😸😿
Clicked on this so fast …. 90+ minute Laura Garden Tour? Yes please ….💚
Russell was acting as if the salvia was catnip. Maybe they are similar?
Everything is looking beautiful! Love these garden tours! 💚💚💚
That was nepeta or catmint. It’s like a drug to them lol.
I love, love, love watching Laura, Aaron and family in and around the garden. You all have done such a tremendous job. I always have a note pad handy for the plants I want to research for my growing zone of 5b. This morning I wrote down verbascum, hardy geraniums, and lamium! Back to the nursery I go! I also want to thank all the behind the scenes people! It takes a village!
Who would not love to have their house close to the Garden Answer property, bonus!! Don't be discouraged about the pond. It is a good learning experience for everyone involved and watching it progress. It will get there and you will be able to look back on it and remember how far it has come like all of your other successful projects.
Lovvvvve the artichokes! They look so perfectly in keeping with the botanical aesthetic. It makes the Hartley look like a dream estate garden sketch! All great garden structures have some interesting plantings like that; and artichokes are such a classic and ancient symbol of garden hope and bounty and prosperity. The Hartley needs drama and substance or it could quickly dink out and go, “golf course” look. I also applaud keeping the banking, potted evergreens - those and the artichokes or something equally substantial - it makes your greenhouse look like it wasn’t just plunked down there. It’s so incredibly beautiful and watching it evolving is so inspirational!
Totally agree!
Any time you show how close the development is near you all it stuns me. You have definitely created an oasis on your property ❤
I wouldn’t wanna go on vacation either rather do staycation when ur property looks like GA ❤❤❤❤
You’ve probably considered this, but what about a shade canopy, for a short term solution while working to eradicate the string algae. Like a shade sail to help with the algae( not permanent structure). I have 2 small garden ponds and an acre pond. In the smaller ponds the water lilies definitely help with the sun. In the larger pond , it’s almost 45 yrs old, all the trees around help to stop algae growth. Love your channel, very inspirational, thank you.
You must have the luckiest neighbors. Most of us do not have a beautiful garden area to look at over the fence! 🌺🌷🌻🌲🌳
Except for the neighbours who have a berm getting mounded up against the fence 🙄
The huge amount of growth on the evergreens is absolutely wonderful! And seventy more trees coming this week has me very excited to see them filling up your property. In the meantime, I'm here cheering on Aaron's single Bubblegum Petunia. It is going to wow all of us!
Nepeta is catmint. That’s why your cat is going nuts in it!
Most cats don't seem to respond to catmint the way they do to catnip. Russell may be an exception!
Is it just me and my eyeballs - this video quality is on point so crystal clear and vibrant
Not just you, it’s the first video I can watch in full screen in a long time, the difference in quality is amazing!
OMG that huge peony!!! Star of the show! And thank you Aaron for getting a close up of the blooms! I live for the bloom close ups during garden tours ❤
Aww! So glad you filmed Russell having a catnip moment! So cute. Love those planters by the rose garden.
it took our pond a couple seasons to ecologically balance itself out for the algae to dissipate. Holding back feeding the fish and letting them eat the string algae helps. Some seasons have more rain, more sun, more shade - all of these things affect how a pond reacts. Patience is key.
Laura's out here showing off those artichokes like a proud mama. Aaron, you better get onboard.
Lol 😂 yep that’s what I thought too. But I’m with ya Aaron. I’m on team no artichokes by the Hartley.
@@debrajones7349Aaron and family needs to eat as many artichokes in many different ways so the artichokes disappear 😂
🌿💗🤣 I agree. I think they are just lovely and am personally happy to see in real life, a beautiful form/motif that has been replicated in stone for so many centuries (i.e., artichoke finials and statuary). Love them!!!! 💗🌿
🌿💗🤣 I agree. I think they are just lovely and am personally happy to see in real life, a beautiful form/motif that has been replicated in stone for so many centuries (i.e., artichoke finials and statuary). Love them!!!! 💗🌿
I’m with Aaron, NO artichokes, it looks so bad, too wild and Amazon like with the beautiful Hartley!
Russell living his best life!🐈 ❤
Something about both of your voices is so soothing I just love watching and listening to your channel.
I ENJOYED WATCHING ON MY 75” TV screen. The quality was super crispy clear. If there was a button on UA-cam that let me pay to not watch ads for a specific video you bet I would have paid. You guys are such a BLESSING. Thank you💚.
LOVE the idea of flanking the flagstone path
from the house to the Hartley with grass, and then and having the flower beds come after the grass on either side of the path. And framing the Hartley with large trees. EXCELLENT! ❤️
Your new neighbor will have a much better view of your house than you will of theirs. LOL
Woohoo!!! 90 minutes of beauty by GA/Laura and Aaron! It’s gonna be a great day!
I absolutely love it when Laura and Aaron does monthly garden tours. Never , ever to long. I love how Laura gets so excited. They have beautiful stuff and I want to see everything. Thank y'all for sharing this with us. ❤
These tours are so much fun! Would Aaron ever be interested in doing an “Aaron tour”? He could show things he’s interested in and get his point of view on things. I think it would be interesting to see a tour from his perspective and his favorite projects.
Edit: just finished and saw that he DID do part of the tour. 😆 But from start to finish just to pick his brain about what he’d show would be fun.
Those artichokes in that location are EVERYTHING
SUCH A GREAT DAY & THE TIME YOU INVEST IN OUR LIVES WITH THESE TOURS AND ALL THE DETAILS ARE SUPERIOR! GREAT JOB TO AARON AS HE MODERATED THE NEW PROPERTY DETAILS. SO ANALYTICAL....THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH.
What?!? Almost an hour and a half garden tour!!! Woohoo!!!!😀❤️
Love the Russell snippet….he’s getting a buzz from the Nepeta. I once had a cat that use to lay in mine. Just want to say how beautiful the paint job on the house looks at 13:47. Plus the Verbascum & Ginger wine NB is stunning.😊
I literally laughed out loud when the message came up that you took a moment to mourn over the broken rose. 😂 I do want to also say sorry for your loss. 😢
I felt her heartbreak😢
Me too!!😢
Oh my goodness I am totally the same way, I can’t stop watching a garden tour! Sometimes I get interrupted and have to pause but I always come back to finish it! These videos could be as long as you so choose to film and we will watch. I also take notes, open another window and google where to buy certain plants and seeds! I love it, it’s real life, plants do their things and some thrive… tooooo much, some bale and have to be replaced! 😂😂😂🤣
The cozy coupe makes it a home …not just a house.😊
Just what I was thinking! Looking back at some of these videos in years to come will make them miss seeing her driving around in that little "coupe".
I miss already....stupid...because it wasn't real anyway...
I am absolutely Team Artichoke! It looks like a botanical painting brought to life! These tours make my day!
I love seeing Russell and his antics ... he's so precious!
Russell is reacting to the cats pajamas. It is a mint and that is why they call it cat mint. They adore it and it makes them super friskey ! my cat loves it when I bring some inside for her. She rolls all over it and even eats the leaves.
You're such a positive person Laura. Wish I could have your outlook on things. ❤
When Laura growls at her excitement with a flower, I get it🌞
😂😂😂😂 The break to mourn. We've all been there. Sometimes you just need a hot minute 😊
Russell showing his orange cat energy
Glad to see you include the "losses" like the blue spruce, in your tour. Makes me feel like some of my dead plants, aren't just "user error"!
Such a beautiful view overlooking the cow pasture. 🌸
How fortunate your neighbors will be in that new house....they overlook a beautiful "park."
Botanical garden. Stunning
Russell is always my favorite part of the videos 😻
And DOUGLAS. ❤❤❤ Love their fur babies
@@vtwlim67 yes and Douglas too when we can spot him! He's always busy ❤️
Is Cheddar still around?
@@nancymartinez257 nope
@@Inaweofgodscreation oh no, what happened to Cheddar?
Hi Laura, Aaron and GA team,
Thank you a lovely garden tour, it gives hope and inspiration to many. Congratulations on reaching 1.9 million subscribers, you deserve that and much more wonderful things ahead.
I understand how you feel about the algae in the pond. We have a pond, and also had awful string algae for several years. We now have a clear pond and I love it. I was just about ready to get rid of the pond due to the algae. Once we had some shade trees get big enough to shade part of the pond, and also water lilies, our pond is clear. We do not have to use any chemicals in the pond, and the fish and frogs love it. I know it tests your patience, but it will eventually clear up.
I LOVE THE ARTICHOKES!!! They are incredible!!! Show stopping, jaw dropping, stunning!!!
A dry fountain continues to add a sculptural element to the garden. A stunning spring tour! Thank you
May also add some blue pebble stones for effect of water.
I love the long videos. Love the way Aaron questions Laura about the plant.
Everything is looking so lovely!!! The evening strolls must be so enchanting!
I always look at how long the video is before I watch. Thank you for a long video. I love spending time with your wonderful family.
I loved seeing your thought process as you talked about the hedge. You're going to keep them, then you're not. Just how you talked that whole part out makes me feel good about how long it takes me to make changes. Whatever you choose, it'll be amazing.
It's catnip, Laura! Russell in the nepeta, nepeta is catnip, which was why he was acting cra cra 😂 There's a reason it's called The Cat's Pajamas/ The Cat's Meow 🤩
It takes me forever to get through these tour videos because I stop every couple of minutes to google the plants. Lol.
Same! 😂
Russell is so awesome, he made me laugh out loud ❤
I had an Aquascape pond installed in 2020. It took 2-3 years to balance out, and I struggled with string algae. The urge to use algaecide was strong. But I remained patient and it all worked itself out.
I agree, I think it’s the fertilizer in the pond 100%
Thanks for showing us the reality of your garden, it helps us out here in the real world neighborhoods!
The Yello & black Iris are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER. Wow, what a beautiful color contrast together. Please leave them!!
Agree !
IKR🥰
Yes! Love the contrast with the black!
Russell was enjoying that catmint...catnip.
I love the artichokes. I thinking yummy artichoke dip. You definitely have plenty for it.
If we all could have a giant farm house with beautiful gardens ! A flower shed and gorgeous Hartley full of plants and flowers! So very wonderful for this garden tour! As we all enjoy hearing Laura talk about plant flowers and bushes and trees!!! Now Aaron talks too! As years go on more areas and videos are getting amazing! As mostly every thing they made and designed! Love play area for Benjamin and Samatha!!! 👸🤴🏻Just can not wait till Barn and animals come !!! 🐴🐴
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Tis sad huh....