You and Stef are very kind pet parents….I have done the same for my old dogs. It’s sad to see them get to this point. I lost two old loves over the winter, but just got a ten year old that was turned in to the shelter after his person passed. It was a great decision for me. I needed a dog and a dog needed me.
An aging doggo is kind of similar to an aging parent. Falling, or instability on their feet, become the highest priority to a 15-yr-old doggo or 92-yr-old mother or father who lives with you. ❤
We LOVE seeing Holly!!! Such a good girl !!! I'll bet coming back to your garden after a long absence was crazy-beautiful !! Would LOVE to see that!! NO answer of your is EVER long-winded, Jim. You ALWAYS give us the best information, and then some!!! Bring it !!!
Jim what you two have created there is nothing short of phenomenal- in design, color, HEALTH, animal diversity, plant diversity, life life life. I love it. I bet you all cut a rug and had some great food In Louisiana or elsewhere, I wanna hear about that!
❤🙏Mr Jim Putnam and Stephany. Gardening, happy, happy summer. We miss you guys. Come by anytime. You all are special friends ❤️. Hello to all my gardeners friend have a happy summer.
We turned our entire front lawn into a native prairie meadow. It’s on its second year this summer and has been a beautiful sea of different types of rubekia and coneflowers and other tall plants that the bees and warblers love but I don’t know the name of them. Anyway- it’s been in full bloom since may and now about 80% of the meadow has wilted/flowers have been spent. Would it make sense to cut everything down to the ground and let it rebloom before the seasons done? Or just leave everything as is (neighbors may not be too happy about our meadow now lol, but again we have so many bees and birds using it even has its wilted). We are in Greensboro,NC.
One of my best perennials was a clearance Monarda. Love plant shopping in August (typically when more go on sale here). I found some Bobo hydrangeas at half price this spring because they were slow to leaf out. I scratched all the stems in store and they were good to go. They’re doing great now they just wanted a new home 😊
Thank you so much for doing these videos Jim! Our 12 year old chocolate lab has been having the same issue with her footing and her back legs will slide out sometimes on the hardwood, so we have also put down area rugs everywhere! I did find some little paw grippers on Amazon that seem to help. It is time consuming but you cut out the little stickers that go on the pads of their feet and they have grippers on the bottom. Just in case you need anything else for Holly- I wanted to share 😊
Since you've launched your Learn to Garden series, are you still working on your book? Jim, you are killing it this year with content and seem to have many irons in the fire along with travel. I don't know how you keep up with it all + social media. It's a lot.
Regarding Firelight Tidbit hydrangea: its much smaller than White Wedding - only 2-3 feet tall and wide - and the blooms turn pink or even bright mauve towards the end of the season. So it just depends on what you're looking for in a hydrangea. Also, I have similar light conditions as the person who has morning shade and just a few hours of afternoon sun. I've had the best success with veronica and coneflowers, as far as perennials go. For shrubs, my Annabelle hydrangea has been great, as have my Firelight Tidbits. Kaleidoscope abelia is also looking pretty good. I also rely on natives that are rated for sun or shade, like itea, inkberry holly, and red twig dogwoods.
Thanks so much for the advice for moving! We actually sold our house yesterday, so I’ll be busy (and hot!) this week moving things to my mom’s. I never even thought about just covering and heeling in, so I appreciate the advise!
What are your favorite either ground covers or plants that will maintain a sloped garden bed area? Do you utilize a combination of bushes, trees and ground covers or just focus on ground covers? Thank you! 🌼🌻🌹☘🌳I am in south Charlotte zone 7b or 8a. The area is a very visual part of my backyard and would like to plant flowers, both annuals and perennial as well as bushes and trees.
Hi, Jim. I love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Very grateful for your passion in gardening and your generous sharing of your expertise through HortTube. It takes a lot of your time and energy to do so, and I'm so appreciative! ❤ My question(s): 1. Why are my Wee White hydrangea blooms turning green after first being white? 2. Do White Weddings need more light than Limelights or about the same? 3. What is the main nutrient hydrangeas require to be their healthiest, besides water!😊 Thank you!!
Awe, Holly is so precious🥰 I love her. I can't have pets, because of asthma and allergies, so I live vicariously through you. I love seeing her in your videos. ❤
I find that for moving plants during the summer, if you can dig as much of its roots and dirt with the plant without disturbing too much of the dirt that the roots are holding onto, then it transplants nicely. The only time I see stressful transplants in the summer heat is when the plant is uprooted with barely any dirt, this makes the plant have to reestablish its root system to transport water and nutrients.
Just so love your Holly I have a 14 year old shixtzoopoodle and so see his energy decreasing it’s sad but I so give home extra love now... his tongue sticks out of his mouth and vet said it’s normal have u seen this in a nursing home... but it’s kinda cute,,, thanks Jim!
Jim, Thank you for answering my question on sterile plants. I can be a bit of a plant geek, so your answer wasn't too long @ all--I truly appreciated the details. 😊
Lovely garden, and thank you ! Here in Alberta we had over 5” rain in June and the plants all exploded with growth here too, but so did the mosquito population !
Hey Jim! What’s the best way to fix a planting bed when too much compost has been added? (80% compost, 20% native clay) I recently planted 3 Loropetelum in it at beginning of summer and they’re turning green. I’m thinking they’re overfed. (??) TIA!
You talk about your history in the nursery business. Can you give us more details on why you are out of that business and why you are doing what you are now?
What is your experience with Crocosmia Lucifer? I had it in a wooden barrel for 5 years and barrel rotted so I put in ground 2 years ago. Nothing last year. This year much better but not like when it was in the barrel. It is already finished blooming. 3 years ago it bloomed most all summer. I am hoping it will spread in the area where it is now but I'm not very encouraged after this year. Any advice?
Not a question but an answer for you. You've mentioned that you were curious if Sky Pencil Hollies would come back in zone 5? MINE DID & has put on new growth, I'm in Pennsylvania about 15 minutes from the New York state border. We had a very mild winter this year, think I only shoveled snow 3 -4 times. And I did cover them also, they're planted about 18 inches from the foundation, thanks for all your gardening knowledge
I am excited about more t-shirts! I would love if you offered the -aceae shirt in a soft sage green color. The picture for the grey one looks like that color but ended up being much darker and the text hardly shows up. In any case, more plant nerd shirts is awesome 😄💚🌱
Hi Jim, for extremely root bound potted nursery plants, do you recommend ripping up the root system with a knife/shovel to untangle and loosen it? They seem to struggle either way; unable to pull up enough moisture, or, root damage sets them back. 😢
Can you suggest a soil mix for containers that I can use to prevent root rot from my mom over watering. Mom has dementia and we are having daily contention over which containers need watering and which don't. We have lost a few plants to root rot (rex begonia and sunpatien) which is very upsetting to mom. So, any ideas that can bring peace and enjoyment for mom and I and save the plants?
Try using fake plants that look real. It might sound funny but it would help prevent plants from dying and she would still be able to heavily water. Dementia sucks. Sorry you have to go through that. I lost my granny to that crap.
@@johnwinnett1414 good idea, actually! Or, at least it could be a partial answer. One of our outing activities is going to the garden center and she usually buys a few plants so I have to give those a fighting chance...she sticks her finger in the soil but it always feels "dry as a bone"...she doesn't seem able to understand what the soil should feel like. But, slipping in some silk flowers could help distract...I could make those her special responsibility..good idea... And, yes, dementia sucks. Sorry about your granny.
Do you know why some soils get hydrophobic? I recently planted grass for a neighbor and she had hydrophobic soil and so I amended it in winter and planted the grass late spring. It’s great now, soaking up water. Then My front flowerbed was a grass area which I gave up on cause, I figured I was doing way to much work to get a 3x15ft grass to grow. Spent a fortune on growing grass out there. When I gave up, I cultivated extra soils, compost, etc into it and it got better. So now it’s a flower bed and the shrubs and flowers are growing great. A year ago that bed was hydrophobic though. If you watered the grass there it would fill up and run into the concrete rather than soaking in. When I amended it, there were no worms in there. By the time I planted the flowers this year, we had lots of red worms and the soil was easier to dig so I can tell it’s healing. Still though, I want to know how to prevent that from happening or why it happens. It’s doesn’t make much sense to me. I’m hoping that the flower bed will continue to do well because I don’t want to try to grow grass again lol
Oh my gosh! My White Wedding Hydrangea is off the chain also Jim. Almost three years in the ground now and I am totally in LOVE, thanks to you HortTube man 😃 Just want to add, Holly is adorable 🌳🌳🌳🐕
Hi, Jim! My Lowe’s has Costa stickers on Proven Winner pots, but no plant tags on the plant. It’s so irritating. Do I address this with Lowe’s or with Costa? Thanks for your informative videos!
I would contact Costa it’s easier than dealing with Lowes, trust me. I’ve never contacted Costa but Jim says it’s a good nursery and I bet they’ll give you the info you need. My experience with Proven Winners customer service was so good that I wouldn’t call the big box stores anymore. Proven Winners went above and beyond for me when I had a question. Very good customer service.
Thanks Jim for another great Q&A video! It was interesting to learning about how to select (or not select) a clearance plant. Good info!! My question is I have a Eugenia topiary that has some sever sunburn from our recent high temps here in Vegas (Zone 8b). There is still quite a bit of new growth, just a large area of burned leaves. Should I wait until cooler weather (like in Fall) before pruning or should I prune the burn out now so it can begin to grow back? Thanks again and hope you have a great week!
Have the same issue with my senior dog. We have laid down thin yoga mats all over to make a non-slip surface for her for her "path" through the house. They work well - non slip, and can be hosed off.
Extra pets for Holly! 😻 I believe I have thrips in my garden (all over). I didn't know what was doing damage because I couldn't see any pests on the leaves. Based on the type of damage I'm seeing (leaf stippling and deformed/twisted leaves) it appears it could be thrips. I do believe I also have spider mites, but those aren't as bad and I finally got my leaf hopper population down. Is there anything I should do at this point (central Texas 8b) in July or this fall to try to combat them or wait until spring to address them? Being that they are in every area of the garden, what can I do that isn't pesticide based?
Hi Jim. You have mentioned in your tour videos that several plants are blooming or developing blooms much earlier than usual. I have noticed that in my garden, too. Any idea why? Did the December freeze just throw some plants off their normal schedule. Also, love to Holly.
Question: Did you ever plant cyrilla in your garden? Background: I started watching your new house playlist to fall asleep to and in one of the very early videos you showed a cyrilla in a one gallon container, but i dont think I ever saw it planted. Just curious if there was an issue or if you used it for a plant project. Unnecessary info: planning on purchasing 5 Tom Patrick Cyrilla racemiflora after watching 2 of the master gardeners you featured say it was one of their favorites. Charleston SC, 8B/9A
We had many little rugs/runners/carpet tiles/cut up yoga mats for our husky - worked really well except when she paced alot during thunderstorms - just couldn’t get her to sit
T his may be a silly question, but it's an earnest one: Where do you get your yellow? watering hoses from? I'm plagued by kinking, live in high heat St George Utah. We have 3 Walmarts, but little else. I haven't found a quality, light, no-kink hose in years, + the yellow color is helpful, too. Thank you, Jim + Stephany!
My neighbor uses exclusively fiber hoses, they’re not yellow but he loves them. They’re the only ones that don’t get damaged by our heat. I’m going to get some this year too. He says they don’t kink at all. I’m pretty sure it’s some kind of Kevlar/carbon fiber mesh on his hoses. He claims he’s never had to replace or repair one. I’ve been his neighbor for 6 years and I can attest to that. He even leaves them in full sun all year long so they definitely last.
I love your videos and have learned so much. I have bought three limelight hydrangeas and 46 other plants this year so far. I am really enjoying my ne hobby BUT, I want to cut som fresh flowers to bring inside and they have ants and spiders on them. Any suggestions?
I have purchased 2 "Eat more okra" tshirts. I enjoy them, but I don't like the fabric/size of the second one. I purchased the first one shortly after you started selling them. It is 100o/o cotton and very comfortable. The second t shirt is more like a plastic bag and it is VERY big. Thanks!
Hello Hort tube Holly,Steph and Jim. I have a short question. I had three 30 foot oak trees cut down two years ago so now I have a nice sized wood pile. I also have a 8x15x3foot high compost pile. Should I start mixing the compost into the wood chip pile or leave the two piles alone? Thank you!
We let some pugster butterfly bushes languish in their pots for too long. While planting the first one I realized the soil was very loose and barkish and pretty water phobic. I soaked it with the hose and then poked my thumb in and it was dry as a bone. We planted one. Would you shake off as much soil as possible. We are in Durham, so heavy clay and are mixing compost into the hole. Also, they have great new growth on top but dead crispy leaves down low. Should we cut them back now or wait? Thanks! I've learned so much from you!
I was trying to replicate your zinnia border but mine isn't filling in thickly. What is the spacing between your plants and do you use more than one row of zinnias? Yours looks so fantastic! Thanks for all you do, I learn so much from you. 😊
Thanks for all your advice and knowledge. I have a Japanese maple tree approx 18 yrs old. It has developed a hole near the bottom of the trunk over many years. Want to make sure I don’t lose this tree. I have noticed a large slug inside trying to eat out the interior. I try removing it and have put down slug repellent. But find another in its place. Can I fill the space with something to block pests from entering and destroying this tree? I tried to attach photos, but couldn’t. The void is about 5” long and I can stick my finger in the space about 1” towards center of trunk. Hope I’ve explained this clearly.
I learn so much from these great videos. Thank you! How small could I keep a Golden Oakland Holly? Any chance under 10ft? If not, and good alternatives for zone 6b?
Having had many an elderly dog who lives in the house with me, when they begin to look unsteady or reluctant to walk on more slippery surfaces I make sure their toenails are real short to not add to the problem. Sorry do not mean to give advise where it might not be wanted. Love your channel....always watch
After moving into our new home, I spent months watching the yard to determine sun exposure before planting anything. I planted in July here in central NC. However, this winter, my eastern beds which had almost full sun in the summer, are only getting 3-4 hours of sun in the winter. This has caused my ice berg roses to get fungus. I'm going to move them to the south side of the house. Should we consider winter sun exposure when deciding what to plant??
Any advice for dealing with fungus? I’m in Southern California 9b, Sunset 18, and all the wonderful rain unbalanced the plants and lawn on the north side of my yard. I’ve got black spot on my hydrangeas and red tip photinia, brown spots on my lawn.
I received a container of Virginia blue bells from my grandmas garden that bloomed wonderfully this spring. I’d like to get them in the ground this year so I don’t have to keep up with the container. I’m in zone 8a Charlotte. When should I put them in the ground and should I chop the to the ground?
? Any thoughts on how I have mint coming up all in my garden beds that I just built? I filled up the backyard and made raised beds … the only thing I can figure is I added black cow manure (new) to compost and pine bark mini nuggets which I’ve been using and no issues anywhere else… oh man it’s popping up everywhere … and also the ants think I made them houses attacking my dahlias … goodness Do u ever do cover crops? Thanks 🤍🤍🤍🪴🪴🪴💚🖤🍓🍓🍓 ps the deer ate all my strawberry patch … at least it’s raining!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Saw some 6ft emerald green at the big box stores for only $60 but they were all in heavy dry dirt/clay with wilting leaves. Seems like a great deal but do you save the arborvitaes? Should the clay be knocked off before planting? Thank you!
Do you think the USDA Hardiness zone system that is widely used is inadequate? My main concern is that it doesn't take into consideration the summer heat. What would be a better alternative?
Question: I’m in zone 7A, soil ph 7.5, desert hot environment. I can successfully grow gardenias in pots outdoors year round. The minute I put it in the ground the leaves start to yellow and it slowly dies. I’m give it compost (same that I use successfully on all my other plants) EDTA chelated iron which is the only iron my soil can successfully use, and I use Espoma fertilizer which ever I have plant tone, garden tone. I tried adding Espoma soil acidifier since my soil is pretty neutral. Any other hints or tips? I’m at a loss 😢.
I have a Weeping Nootka Cypress that a deer rubbed. I had to cut the branches off in the middle. The trunk is rubbed a little bit, but it is still very much alive. Will branches grow back in that section and if not what do you suggest I do?
I had good results with the paw pad traction stickers with my doodle got unstable. They needed to be changed out daily depending on how many times they got wet outside. Hated all the boots.
What plants would you recommend for the bottom of a sunny slope in 8a? This area can stay pretty wet in the summer with all the thunderstorms, esp where the water flows. Looking for shorter plants/grasses that could thrive in these wet conditions.
Hi Jim! Question for you. Every time we buy astilbe for our 7a garden in VA, they wilt and the leaves go crispy if not watered every 2 days. They've died before and haven't come back when they go crispy like this. We are using about 75% compost and 25% original clay. We think this ought to hold a LOT of moisture. We are mulching it over. The plants are in two places - 1) a shady place with only 1 hr of direct sun in the morning and 2) a shady place with 1 hr of afternoon dappled sunlight. In both of these places the astilbe are just completely dependent on frequent waterings, requiring water even before the ground goes dry (using the finger test). Questions: 1) is this expected? all my other new plants have been more tolerant and haven't required nearly as frequent waterings and 2) after it goes through a hard wilt, should I cut back some of the foliage/dead flowers so that the plant can focus its energy on making it through the winter / what can I do to help it survive? Thanks in advance!
Donna here, if you trim the hair out from between her pads and trim her nails, she will feel better about it. We have a lab that I do this to, even though he has short hair, it grows long enough to make him slide. I just use a pair of scissors that came with our hair trimmer.
We used some grippy dog socks on our senior dog to help her walk around on our floors if Holly would tolerate them, they are great! (Our beagle was anti-ever wearing anything but did tolerate the socks when she got of a certain age). Question for you: What are your thoughts on testing for Hosta Virus X verus just tossing a suspected infected plant? I have a newly planted Fire and Ice Hosta in a normally part shade area. In fall/winter/into the spring it gets just a narrow window of afternoon sun, but then in the summer it is deep AM shade shadow from neighbors house; cooks in the sun from 12pm-3pm and then back to deep shade from the shadow of our house (so I learned today that I probably need to lean more to sun plants rather than shade plants for that area like I have been!). The hosta has a yellowing color instead of the white variation and some minor texture changes going on as the temps have warmed up (I'm in Georgia; 7B-- right down the street from the Cox Arboretum). I'm worried that maybe Hosta Virus X is what is going on; do you think it is worth moving it to a more true shade area to see if the extra sun is the issue or not worth it and it needs to be trashed?
I’ve heard you talk about pruning blooms off plants when you buy them to aid in root development. I bought a couple of White Wedding hydrangeas in full bloom, they were on sale. I went ahead and planted. I have just trimmed the blooms off but can you tell where is it best to cut back or does it matter on the type of hydrangea? I’m in 7b west TN.
I’m having an awful time with my tree hydrangea paniculata when it rains the limbs are so heavy with blooms it bends the limbs to the ground and actually bends so hard it damages the limb . My question is how can I prune this to make it stronger and shorter limbs ? And when do I prune this ?
I don’t know if they make them anymore but my dad used to buy these tree collars for his fruit trees. It was just a collar that snapped around the stem for extra support. He’d take them off during dormancy. He always used them on cherry trees. I know this isn’t what you were asking but just in case maybe it will help to look into it.
@@dia9491 thank you very much I was so discouraged after recent rain ( much needed ) and the tree limbs bent and some broke , it made me want to just remove the tree and start over with something else btw it is in perfect area morning sun afternoon shade
@@deannahaworth7666 my limelight hydrangeas are in full sun all day and after the rain they weep a bit, but on the next dry day they perk back up. They’re only 3ft tall though. I hope you get an answer because when these get bigger they’re definitely going to do the same thing.
@@dia9491 thank you very much , this is a strawberry vanilla but looks a lot like a limelight it's a pretty good size tree around 5 feet tall and has a strong tree like trunk but the limbs get long and are not strong enough to hold up the heavy wet blooms and bend all the way to the ground some even broke . I wondered if there was a creative way to prune this to make the branches shorter and stronger like the trunk
@@deannahaworth7666 I’ve seen those strawberry vanilla hydrangeas. They’re really pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that big but I’ve only seen them in nursery. Was yours tree-formed? I think that’s a good question about pruning them. I’d also be curious about that myself. None of my hydrangeas are tree formed. I love seeing them tree formed though.
We are building a retirement home 3 hours away. We are only there on weekends. Zone 7b. What foundation plants/trees can be started now to get established. We turn the water off when we’re not there. We are thinking of using watering bags. Thank you.
Zone 7b, North Alabama--Are there ornamental grasses that can take full direct sun in 7b? Are they evergreen and can they take our below freezing winters? I'm looking for something to cover a bed that will get 8-12" tall.
Another question. I noticed leaf scorch/early fall color on a recently planted cornus florida (afternoon sun, 7b, open area). Been through 3 of them. I was going to pull it up to return it, but it seems this one is actually producing new leaf growth. Will the tree adjust to this level of sun exposure as it matures, or should I just swap it with another species? Arborist recommended Kousa. Also, please tell me, I do not have to wait 50 years for a mature Cornus Florida. Can it grow 2 feet/year under ideal settings?
I have a vanilla raspberry hydrangea (paniculata) that is barely growing. In the same full, full sun as my blooming bobo. Also a little lime that's barely growing too. I'm trying to keep them watered. Bobo is the only successful hyd rangea I can grow. Suggestions? Zone 5a.
Hi Jim, Nice Q&A as Always. I planted a Chitalpa tree last fall, zone 7b, full Sun, alcaline/clay soil but with tons of chalk Rocks in it (really a lot...). The older leaves are yellowing a bit with little Brown spots on them. I was away from home for 4 months and my husband took Care of the plants. Did he Overwatered it maybe? He watered it once a week.
I placed an order online for a Sugar Shack® - Buttonbush - Cephalanthus occidentalis and received it this week (first time ever ordering a plant online). It came as a fairly large shrub. It is in a 3 gallon container and the plant is probably 2' tall or a little better. It was very dehydrated when it arrived. (It shipped on a Thursday, I received it the following Tuesday). I watered it really well after unpacking it. It seemed to have perked up a bit but the next day it had almost completely defoliated. The stems are green and the leaves that are left on the plant look pretty good, it even has some new growth at the ends. What should I do? Cut it back? Contact the seller? Wait & see? Thanks for any advice you can give!
You and Stef are very kind pet parents….I have done the same for my old dogs. It’s sad to see them get to this point. I lost two old loves over the winter, but just got a ten year old that was turned in to the shelter after his person passed. It was a great decision for me. I needed a dog and a dog needed me.
I love that idea!
God bless you for your kindness.❤
An aging doggo is kind of similar to an aging parent. Falling, or instability on their feet, become the highest priority to a 15-yr-old doggo or 92-yr-old mother or father who lives with you. ❤
Well stated @hollyhold!
We LOVE seeing Holly!!! Such a good girl !!! I'll bet coming back to your garden after a long absence was crazy-beautiful !! Would LOVE to see that!! NO answer of your is EVER long-winded, Jim. You ALWAYS give us the best information, and then some!!! Bring it !!!
Jim what you two have created there is nothing short of phenomenal- in design, color, HEALTH, animal diversity, plant diversity, life life life. I love it. I bet you all cut a rug and had some great food In Louisiana or elsewhere, I wanna hear about that!
DANG ! I got my SCIENCE lesson EARLY this morning. ! Thank you Jim !…
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??? HOW do you REMEMBER what you said in a video 4 years ago ? 😂😂
❤🙏Mr Jim Putnam and Stephany. Gardening, happy, happy summer. We miss you guys. Come by anytime. You all are special friends ❤️. Hello to all my gardeners friend have a happy summer.
I hope you do long sleeve t shirts in women and men’s sizes small and big! Thx for great videos.
I have learned so much about plants from buying clearance plants and watching them die or thrive
We turned our entire front lawn into a native prairie meadow. It’s on its second year this summer and has been a beautiful sea of different types of rubekia and coneflowers and other tall plants that the bees and warblers love but I don’t know the name of them. Anyway- it’s been in full bloom since may and now about 80% of the meadow has wilted/flowers have been spent. Would it make sense to cut everything down to the ground and let it rebloom before the seasons done? Or just leave everything as is (neighbors may not be too happy about our meadow now lol, but again we have so many bees and birds using it even has its wilted). We are in Greensboro,NC.
Great advice about clearance plants. Never pay full price. Box stores seem to slash prices as soon as the flowers fade.
Most of what I planted in our backyard are clearance plants
One of my best perennials was a clearance Monarda. Love plant shopping in August (typically when more go on sale here). I found some Bobo hydrangeas at half price this spring because they were slow to leaf out. I scratched all the stems in store and they were good to go. They’re doing great now they just wanted a new home 😊
Thank you so much for doing these videos Jim!
Our 12 year old chocolate lab has been having the same issue with her footing and her back legs will slide out sometimes on the hardwood, so we have also put down area rugs everywhere! I did find some little paw grippers on Amazon that seem to help. It is time consuming but you cut out the little stickers that go on the pads of their feet and they have grippers on the bottom. Just in case you need anything else for Holly- I wanted to share 😊
Since you've launched your Learn to Garden series, are you still working on your book? Jim, you are killing it this year with content and seem to have many irons in the fire along with travel. I don't know how you keep up with it all + social media. It's a lot.
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
I love how you care for Holly
Regarding Firelight Tidbit hydrangea: its much smaller than White Wedding - only 2-3 feet tall and wide - and the blooms turn pink or even bright mauve towards the end of the season. So it just depends on what you're looking for in a hydrangea.
Also, I have similar light conditions as the person who has morning shade and just a few hours of afternoon sun. I've had the best success with veronica and coneflowers, as far as perennials go. For shrubs, my Annabelle hydrangea has been great, as have my Firelight Tidbits. Kaleidoscope abelia is also looking pretty good. I also rely on natives that are rated for sun or shade, like itea, inkberry holly, and red twig dogwoods.
Thanks so much for the advice for moving! We actually sold our house yesterday, so I’ll be busy (and hot!) this week moving things to my mom’s. I never even thought about just covering and heeling in, so I appreciate the advise!
Thank you so much
What are your favorite either ground covers or plants that will maintain a sloped garden bed area? Do you utilize a combination of bushes, trees and ground covers or just focus on ground covers? Thank you! 🌼🌻🌹☘🌳I am in south Charlotte zone 7b or 8a. The area is a very visual part of my backyard and would like to plant flowers, both annuals and perennial as well as bushes and trees.
love to Holly. I learn something from you on every video. thank you.
Hi, Jim.
I love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Very grateful for your passion in gardening and your generous sharing of your expertise through HortTube. It takes a lot of your time and energy to do so, and I'm so appreciative! ❤
My question(s):
1. Why are my Wee White hydrangea blooms turning green after first being white?
2. Do White Weddings need more light than Limelights or about the same?
3. What is the main nutrient hydrangeas require to be their healthiest, besides water!😊
Thank you!!
Just ordered my shirt! I didn’t know you still had them for sale, I guess I don’t scroll down very often. I just read the comments lol
Awe, Holly is so precious🥰 I love her. I can't have pets, because of asthma and allergies, so I live vicariously through you. I love seeing her in your videos. ❤
I think you can tell how humid and muggy NC is right about now, the video seems to slowly cloud up😅 it’s miserable!! Thanks Jim for the info!
I find that for moving plants during the summer, if you can dig as much of its roots and dirt with the plant without disturbing too much of the dirt that the roots are holding onto, then it transplants nicely. The only time I see stressful transplants in the summer heat is when the plant is uprooted with barely any dirt, this makes the plant have to reestablish its root system to transport water and nutrients.
Just so love your Holly I have a 14 year old shixtzoopoodle and so see his energy decreasing it’s sad but I so give home extra love now... his tongue sticks out of his mouth and vet said it’s normal have u seen this in a nursing home... but it’s kinda cute,,, thanks Jim!
Jim,
Thank you for answering my question on sterile plants. I can be a bit of a plant geek, so your answer wasn't too long @ all--I truly appreciated the details. 😊
Thanks Jim.🌸💚🙃
Comfort colors t-shirts wear well AND are worth the extra cost.
Lovely garden, and thank you ! Here in Alberta we had over 5” rain in June and the plants all exploded with growth here too, but so did the mosquito population !
Thanks, Jim! Helpful as always!
Hey Jim! What’s the best way to fix a planting bed when too much compost has been added? (80% compost, 20% native clay) I recently planted 3 Loropetelum in it at beginning of summer and they’re turning green. I’m thinking they’re overfed. (??) TIA!
Thank you so much for answering my question, really appreciate it
Thanks Jim! Our bee balm all were lost to the winter event in December 😢
You talk about your history in the nursery business. Can you give us more details on why you are out of that business and why you are doing what you are now?
Jim, can you make suggestions to those of us in zone 9, Houston Texas on how to help our shrubs, trees survive this on going heatwave.
What is your experience with Crocosmia Lucifer? I had it in a wooden barrel for 5 years and barrel rotted so I put in ground 2 years ago. Nothing last year. This year much better but not like when it was in the barrel. It is already finished blooming. 3 years ago it bloomed most all summer. I am hoping it will spread in the area where it is now but I'm not very encouraged after this year. Any advice?
Wow! Never knew about potential harm from vinegar. Good info about storage of bulbs until planting.
Not a question but an answer for you. You've mentioned that you were curious if Sky Pencil Hollies would come back in zone 5? MINE DID & has put on new growth, I'm in Pennsylvania about 15 minutes from the New York state border. We had a very mild winter this year, think I only shoveled snow 3 -4 times. And I did cover them also, they're planted about 18 inches from the foundation, thanks for all your gardening knowledge
I am excited about more t-shirts! I would love if you offered the -aceae shirt in a soft sage green color. The picture for the grey one looks like that color but ended up being much darker and the text hardly shows up. In any case, more plant nerd shirts is awesome 😄💚🌱
Good Morning Jim, 0:36 Holly and camera woman! 👍
Hi Jim, for extremely root bound potted nursery plants, do you recommend ripping up the root system with a knife/shovel to untangle and loosen it? They seem to struggle either way; unable to pull up enough moisture, or, root damage sets them back. 😢
Can you suggest a soil mix for containers that I can use to prevent root rot from my mom over watering. Mom has dementia and we are having daily contention over which containers need watering and which don't. We have lost a few plants to root rot (rex begonia and sunpatien) which is very upsetting to mom. So, any ideas that can bring peace and enjoyment for mom and I and save the plants?
I add extra perlite to most all mixes, especially for plants sensitive to over watering.
Try using fake plants that look real. It might sound funny but it would help prevent plants from dying and she would still be able to heavily water. Dementia sucks. Sorry you have to go through that. I lost my granny to that crap.
@@johnwinnett1414 good idea, actually! Or, at least it could be a partial answer. One of our outing activities is going to the garden center and she usually buys a few plants so I have to give those a fighting chance...she sticks her finger in the soil but it always feels "dry as a bone"...she doesn't seem able to understand what the soil should feel like. But, slipping in some silk flowers could help distract...I could make those her special responsibility..good idea... And, yes, dementia sucks. Sorry about your granny.
Thanks for the info Jim. Great info once again.
Good information, especially the details on different types of sterile plants. Interesting. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
Do you know why some soils get hydrophobic? I recently planted grass for a neighbor and she had hydrophobic soil and so I amended it in winter and planted the grass late spring. It’s great now, soaking up water. Then My front flowerbed was a grass area which I gave up on cause, I figured I was doing way to much work to get a 3x15ft grass to grow. Spent a fortune on growing grass out there. When I gave up, I cultivated extra soils, compost, etc into it and it got better. So now it’s a flower bed and the shrubs and flowers are growing great. A year ago that bed was hydrophobic though. If you watered the grass there it would fill up and run into the concrete rather than soaking in. When I amended it, there were no worms in there. By the time I planted the flowers this year, we had lots of red worms and the soil was easier to dig so I can tell it’s healing. Still though, I want to know how to prevent that from happening or why it happens. It’s doesn’t make much sense to me. I’m hoping that the flower bed will continue to do well because I don’t want to try to grow grass again lol
Maybe dry clay?
@@walksthroughlife900 it must be. We have red clay here.
Oh my gosh! My White Wedding Hydrangea is off the chain also Jim. Almost three years in the ground now and I am totally in LOVE, thanks to you HortTube man 😃 Just want to add, Holly is adorable 🌳🌳🌳🐕
Hi, Jim! My Lowe’s has Costa stickers on Proven Winner pots, but no plant tags on the plant. It’s so irritating. Do I address this with Lowe’s or with Costa? Thanks for your informative videos!
I would contact Costa it’s easier than dealing with Lowes, trust me. I’ve never contacted Costa but Jim says it’s a good nursery and I bet they’ll give you the info you need.
My experience with Proven Winners customer service was so good that I wouldn’t call the big box stores anymore. Proven Winners went above and beyond for me when I had a question. Very good customer service.
Jim, get yoga mats for Holly on the hardwood floors. works great for old dogos.
Thanks Jim for another great Q&A video! It was interesting to learning about how to select (or not select) a clearance plant. Good info!! My question is I have a Eugenia topiary that has some sever sunburn from our recent high temps here in Vegas (Zone 8b). There is still quite a bit of new growth, just a large area of burned leaves. Should I wait until cooler weather (like in Fall) before pruning or should I prune the burn out now so it can begin to grow back? Thanks again and hope you have a great week!
Have the same issue with my senior dog. We have laid down thin yoga mats all over to make a non-slip surface for her for her "path" through the house. They work well - non slip, and can be hosed off.
Extra pets for Holly! 😻 I believe I have thrips in my garden (all over). I didn't know what was doing damage because I couldn't see any pests on the leaves. Based on the type of damage I'm seeing (leaf stippling and deformed/twisted leaves) it appears it could be thrips. I do believe I also have spider mites, but those aren't as bad and I finally got my leaf hopper population down.
Is there anything I should do at this point (central Texas 8b) in July or this fall to try to combat them or wait until spring to address them? Being that they are in every area of the garden, what can I do that isn't pesticide based?
As soon as I saw you have on my school shirt. I had to subscribe! Wonderful content as well.
Thanks a lot! I got many informations I can use.
Thanks Jim for the information on sterility. Very interesting!
Hi Jim. You have mentioned in your tour videos that several plants are blooming or developing blooms much earlier than usual. I have noticed that in my garden, too. Any idea why? Did the December freeze just throw some plants off their normal schedule. Also, love to Holly.
Mine is opposite in East TN zone 7. Everything is about 2 to 3 weeks later
How was your potato harvest this year? I know you said the weather had been favorable for them and wondered how they turned out.
Question: Did you ever plant cyrilla in your garden?
Background: I started watching your new house playlist to fall asleep to and in one of the very early videos you showed a cyrilla in a one gallon container, but i dont think I ever saw it planted. Just curious if there was an issue or if you used it for a plant project.
Unnecessary info: planning on purchasing 5 Tom Patrick Cyrilla racemiflora after watching 2 of the master gardeners you featured say it was one of their favorites. Charleston SC, 8B/9A
We had many little rugs/runners/carpet tiles/cut up yoga mats for our husky - worked really well except when she paced alot during thunderstorms - just couldn’t get her to sit
I had a senior dog who would pace with anxiety in evenings and storms. I put a T-shirt on her and it calmed her down.
I save those mesh bags that bulbs come in for storage- here in zone 8 I have to save tulips for winterizing inside!
T his may be a silly question, but it's an earnest one: Where do you get your yellow? watering hoses from?
I'm plagued by kinking, live in high heat St George Utah. We have 3 Walmarts, but little else.
I haven't found a quality, light, no-kink hose in years, + the yellow color is helpful, too.
Thank you, Jim + Stephany!
My neighbor uses exclusively fiber hoses, they’re not yellow but he loves them. They’re the only ones that don’t get damaged by our heat. I’m going to get some this year too. He says they don’t kink at all. I’m pretty sure it’s some kind of Kevlar/carbon fiber mesh on his hoses. He claims he’s never had to replace or repair one. I’ve been his neighbor for 6 years and I can attest to that. He even leaves them in full sun all year long so they definitely last.
I love your videos and have learned so much. I have bought three limelight hydrangeas and 46 other plants this year so far. I am really enjoying my ne hobby BUT, I want to cut som fresh flowers to bring inside and they have ants and spiders on them. Any suggestions?
Do you have a recommendation for treating spider mites without spraying?
I have purchased 2 "Eat more okra" tshirts. I enjoy them, but I don't like the fabric/size of the second one. I purchased the first one shortly after you started selling them. It is 100o/o cotton and very comfortable. The second t shirt is more like a plastic bag and it is VERY big. Thanks!
Hello Hort tube Holly,Steph and Jim. I have a short question. I had three 30 foot oak trees cut down two years ago so now I have a nice sized wood pile. I also have a 8x15x3foot high compost pile. Should I start mixing the compost into the wood chip pile or leave the two piles alone? Thank you!
We let some pugster butterfly bushes languish in their pots for too long. While planting the first one I realized the soil was very loose and barkish and pretty water phobic. I soaked it with the hose and then poked my thumb in and it was dry as a bone. We planted one. Would you shake off as much soil as possible. We are in Durham, so heavy clay and are mixing compost into the hole. Also, they have great new growth on top but dead crispy leaves down low. Should we cut them back now or wait? Thanks! I've learned so much from you!
I was trying to replicate your zinnia border but mine isn't filling in thickly. What is the spacing between your plants and do you use more than one row of zinnias? Yours looks so fantastic! Thanks for all you do, I learn so much from you. 😊
Thanks for all your advice and knowledge. I have a Japanese maple tree approx 18 yrs old. It has developed a hole near the bottom of the trunk over many years. Want to make sure I don’t lose this tree. I have noticed a large slug inside trying to eat out the interior. I try removing it and have put down slug repellent. But find another in its place. Can I fill the space with something to block pests from entering and destroying this tree? I tried to attach photos, but couldn’t. The void is about 5” long and I can stick my finger in the space about 1” towards center of trunk. Hope I’ve explained this clearly.
I learn so much from these great videos. Thank you! How small could I keep a Golden Oakland Holly? Any chance under 10ft? If not, and good alternatives for zone 6b?
Having had many an elderly dog who lives in the house with me, when they begin to look unsteady or reluctant to walk on more slippery surfaces I make sure their toenails are real short to not add to the problem. Sorry do not mean to give advise where it might not be wanted. Love your channel....always watch
Am sure he doesn't mind no need to be sorry
After moving into our new home, I spent months watching the yard to determine sun exposure before planting anything. I planted in July here in central NC. However, this winter, my eastern beds which had almost full sun in the summer, are only getting 3-4 hours of sun in the winter. This has caused my ice berg roses to get fungus. I'm going to move them to the south side of the house. Should we consider winter sun exposure when deciding what to plant??
Any advice for dealing with fungus? I’m in Southern California 9b, Sunset 18, and all the wonderful rain unbalanced the plants and lawn on the north side of my yard. I’ve got black spot on my hydrangeas and red tip photinia, brown spots on my lawn.
I received a container of Virginia blue bells from my grandmas garden that bloomed wonderfully this spring. I’d like to get them in the ground this year so I don’t have to keep up with the container. I’m in zone 8a Charlotte. When should I put them in the ground and should I chop the to the ground?
? Any thoughts on how I have mint coming up all in my garden beds that I just built? I filled up the backyard and made raised beds … the only thing I can figure is I added black cow manure (new) to compost and pine bark mini nuggets which I’ve been using and no issues anywhere else… oh man it’s popping up everywhere … and also the ants think I made them houses attacking my dahlias … goodness
Do u ever do cover crops? Thanks 🤍🤍🤍🪴🪴🪴💚🖤🍓🍓🍓 ps the deer ate all my strawberry patch … at least it’s raining!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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Wilt and wet
Not a bet
Saw some 6ft emerald green at the big box stores for only $60 but they were all in heavy dry dirt/clay with wilting leaves. Seems like a great deal but do you save the arborvitaes? Should the clay be knocked off before planting?
Thank you!
When you dig up your dahlias, are each tuber a plant? Do you break them up for storage? Thanks
Do you think the USDA Hardiness zone system that is widely used is inadequate? My main concern is that it doesn't take into consideration the summer heat. What would be a better alternative?
What is the single best advice to get your garden on auto-pilot?
Question: I’m in zone 7A, soil ph 7.5, desert hot environment. I can successfully grow gardenias in pots outdoors year round. The minute I put it in the ground the leaves start to yellow and it slowly dies. I’m give it compost (same that I use successfully on all my other plants) EDTA chelated iron which is the only iron my soil can successfully use, and I use Espoma fertilizer which ever I have plant tone, garden tone. I tried adding Espoma soil acidifier since my soil is pretty neutral. Any other hints or tips? I’m at a loss 😢.
HOLLY! 🧡💛💚💙💜
I have a Weeping Nootka Cypress that a deer rubbed. I had to cut the branches off in the middle. The trunk is rubbed a little bit, but it is still very much alive. Will branches grow back in that section and if not what do you suggest I do?
I had good results with the paw pad traction stickers with my doodle got unstable. They needed to be changed out daily depending on how many times they got wet outside. Hated all the boots.
What plants would you recommend for the bottom of a sunny slope in 8a? This area can stay pretty wet in the summer with all the thunderstorms, esp where the water flows. Looking for shorter plants/grasses that could thrive in these wet conditions.
I have a large diseased maple tree that will need to be cut down soon. Is there any risk of using the wood chips for my garden of spreading disease?
Hi Jim! Question for you.
Every time we buy astilbe for our 7a garden in VA, they wilt and the leaves go crispy if not watered every 2 days. They've died before and haven't come back when they go crispy like this. We are using about 75% compost and 25% original clay. We think this ought to hold a LOT of moisture. We are mulching it over. The plants are in two places - 1) a shady place with only 1 hr of direct sun in the morning and 2) a shady place with 1 hr of afternoon dappled sunlight. In both of these places the astilbe are just completely dependent on frequent waterings, requiring water even before the ground goes dry (using the finger test). Questions: 1) is this expected? all my other new plants have been more tolerant and haven't required nearly as frequent waterings and 2) after it goes through a hard wilt, should I cut back some of the foliage/dead flowers so that the plant can focus its energy on making it through the winter / what can I do to help it survive? Thanks in advance!
Donna here, if you trim the hair out from between her pads and trim her nails, she will feel better about it. We have a lab that I do this to, even though he has short hair, it grows long enough to make him slide. I just use a pair of scissors that came with our hair trimmer.
We used some grippy dog socks on our senior dog to help her walk around on our floors if Holly would tolerate them, they are great! (Our beagle was anti-ever wearing anything but did tolerate the socks when she got of a certain age). Question for you: What are your thoughts on testing for Hosta Virus X verus just tossing a suspected infected plant? I have a newly planted Fire and Ice Hosta in a normally part shade area. In fall/winter/into the spring it gets just a narrow window of afternoon sun, but then in the summer it is deep AM shade shadow from neighbors house; cooks in the sun from 12pm-3pm and then back to deep shade from the shadow of our house (so I learned today that I probably need to lean more to sun plants rather than shade plants for that area like I have been!). The hosta has a yellowing color instead of the white variation and some minor texture changes going on as the temps have warmed up (I'm in Georgia; 7B-- right down the street from the Cox Arboretum). I'm worried that maybe Hosta Virus X is what is going on; do you think it is worth moving it to a more true shade area to see if the extra sun is the issue or not worth it and it needs to be trashed?
I’ve heard you talk about pruning blooms off plants when you buy them to aid in root development. I bought a couple of White Wedding hydrangeas in full bloom, they were on sale. I went ahead and planted. I have just trimmed the blooms off but can you tell where is it best to cut back or does it matter on the type of hydrangea? I’m in 7b west TN.
I’m having an awful time with my tree hydrangea paniculata when it rains the limbs are so heavy with blooms it bends the limbs to the ground and actually bends so hard it damages the limb . My question is how can I prune this to make it stronger and shorter limbs ? And when do I prune this ?
I don’t know if they make them anymore but my dad used to buy these tree collars for his fruit trees. It was just a collar that snapped around the stem for extra support. He’d take them off during dormancy. He always used them on cherry trees. I know this isn’t what you were asking but just in case maybe it will help to look into it.
@@dia9491 thank you very much I was so discouraged after recent rain ( much needed ) and the tree limbs bent and some broke , it made me want to just remove the tree and start over with something else btw it is in perfect area morning sun afternoon shade
@@deannahaworth7666 my limelight hydrangeas are in full sun all day and after the rain they weep a bit, but on the next dry day they perk back up. They’re only 3ft tall though. I hope you get an answer because when these get bigger they’re definitely going to do the same thing.
@@dia9491 thank you very much , this is a strawberry vanilla but looks a lot like a limelight it's a pretty good size tree around 5 feet tall and has a strong tree like trunk but the limbs get long and are not strong enough to hold up the heavy wet blooms and bend all the way to the ground some even broke . I wondered if there was a creative way to prune this to make the branches shorter and stronger like the trunk
@@deannahaworth7666 I’ve seen those strawberry vanilla hydrangeas. They’re really pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that big but I’ve only seen them in nursery. Was yours tree-formed? I think that’s a good question about pruning them. I’d also be curious about that myself. None of my hydrangeas are tree formed. I love seeing them tree formed though.
We are building a retirement home 3 hours away. We are only there on weekends. Zone 7b. What foundation plants/trees can be started now to get established. We turn the water off when we’re not there. We are thinking of using watering bags. Thank you.
When is the best time to move a butterfly bush in zone 7a that is in too much shade
Another great episode. I wonder if you and House of Swank could get together on some T shirts, especially since they're local
Zone 7b, North Alabama--Are there ornamental grasses that can take full direct sun in 7b? Are they evergreen and can they take our below freezing winters? I'm looking for something to cover a bed that will get 8-12" tall.
Another question. I noticed leaf scorch/early fall color on a recently planted cornus florida (afternoon sun, 7b, open area). Been through 3 of them. I was going to pull it up to return it, but it seems this one is actually producing new leaf growth. Will the tree adjust to this level of sun exposure as it matures, or should I just swap it with another species? Arborist recommended Kousa. Also, please tell me, I do not have to wait 50 years for a mature Cornus Florida. Can it grow 2 feet/year under ideal settings?
How long does it take Round-Up to totally leave the soil? What is going to replace it?
we spent the holiday with four senior dogs in variuos conditions where else can you take your dog at this time of life?my house
I have a vanilla raspberry hydrangea (paniculata) that is barely growing. In the same full, full sun as my blooming bobo. Also a little lime that's barely growing too. I'm trying to keep them watered. Bobo is the only successful hyd rangea I can grow. Suggestions? Zone 5a.
Hi Jim, Nice Q&A as Always. I planted a Chitalpa tree last fall, zone 7b, full Sun, alcaline/clay soil but with tons of chalk Rocks in it (really a lot...). The older leaves are yellowing a bit with little Brown spots on them. I was away from home for 4 months and my husband took Care of the plants. Did he Overwatered it maybe? He watered it once a week.
I placed an order online for a Sugar Shack® - Buttonbush - Cephalanthus occidentalis and received it this week (first time ever ordering a plant online). It came as a fairly large shrub. It is in a 3 gallon container and the plant is probably 2' tall or a little better. It was very dehydrated when it arrived. (It shipped on a Thursday, I received it the following Tuesday). I watered it really well after unpacking it. It seemed to have perked up a bit but the next day it had almost completely defoliated. The stems are green and the leaves that are left on the plant look pretty good, it even has some new growth at the ends. What should I do? Cut it back? Contact the seller? Wait & see? Thanks for any advice you can give!
Any way to stimulate bud formation on a Jubilation gardenia? Mine is green, but no buds. Thanks!
Would root stimulator like super thrive be beneficial for new plants in areas that don’t receive normal rainfall?…particularly our summers are dry.