Good Morning to my favorite dynamic duo on GSRS!! Thank you both for all of your fantastic gardening advice I continue to learn an abundance of knowledge that I never ever knew existed out there among the wildflowers …😊🌺🌻🌷🌼🌹
Good Morning! That's so kind of you to say, you know we love gardening/plants, and talking with fellow gardeners like you makes us love it all even more! 🥰☺❤
I do have an area that slopes down, which was a dirt road, I've heard, way back in the day. Plus, my neighbor had his sump pump redirected towards it, a couple of yrs ago. Its even caved in where my cement pavers are, to divide our spaces (Association living) Not much I can do about it, since the lot in back, is included in our Association, however the city does own it. A Catch 22. But on the otherhand, Ive created a lovely bird sanctuary back there ❤ Got to make the best of what you have, and to feed the birds!!!!!
I love that you made the best of the opportunity! Sometimes that's all we can do and a bird sanctuary is a good compromise for the space - I'm sure the birds would agree ☺
Sugar Shack gold record 1963 Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs! That is what I was reminded of when you guys said Sugar Shack! Who remembers that song? WARNING if you listen to it, it will stick in your head and you will be humming it all day! It will help me remember this buttonbush plant when I go to the local nurseries next week looking for this shrub to add to my zone 8b landscape!
Love buttonbush. I have the straight species and can’t get over the blooms. It is the busiest plant around here in summer-every bee, butterfly etc. just loves it!
With a newer property it seems I have inherited solid clay with lawn covering it. I had big plans to fill it up with sand and rototill it until you warned me about it. Your insight probably saved me a lot of time and money. I’ve decided to add a French drain to get the excessive water away from the house. The remaining clay areas will be top dressed with compost and I will focus on using the many “wet feet liking”perennials. I hope I can find that sugar shack butterbush here in the Ontario Garden Centers. Curious to know if any of the panicle hydrangeas will tolerate clay. The clay can be dry in the summer so that’s of concern for me. Great show….Drew
I have heavy clay soil where if I dig 4-6 inches , I hit just clay. Over the years I’ve used triple shredded mulch and compost to improve soil and it definitely helps. I also used soil perfector by espoma with my soil mixture when planting . I think the most important key thing is to plant high like 1-2 inches above soil level and then mulch over . I’ve planted my first hydrangeas last year and they are budding . I do have deer pressure so that probably the battle I have to fight more than my clay soil . Good luck !
Yay - happy that you found this episode helpful! When you add the compost, I'd make sure you do mix it in with the top layer of the clay to help make sure you don't get the bathtub effect ☺ Our panicle hydrangeas will tolerate clay soil! With you still learning how dry/wet the soil gets, just keep an eye to make sure they don't dry out while they're getting established 😄
Thanks for this program. My son would like me to help him in his backyard. He lives at the bottom of a hill with everyone using in ground sprinklers. His neighbor's water really leaves his ground soggy at times.
I get the powdery mildew with my peonies every year and they are planted quite close but it does not happen until late summer by which time I can cut them back to the ground. I enjoy the shrub like appearance they give me but I don’t prune until I have to. I don’t like powdery mildew and so I do not plant zinnias or flocks. I try to stay away from annuals that get that powdery mildew. Interesting info on the high water table clay soil issues. I have both. I will look into your plant choices. As for trees you have to be careful where you plant them bc they can get into your plumbing lines for water. Best to keep willows away from the house. 🌸🌷🥰
I love how well thought-out you are with knowing what plants you will grow and how you take care of them so you can still enjoy them ☺ Yes - willow roots are certainly something to take into account when planting!
How I explain to people to show the need for oxygen in soil for plants roots is to pull a potted plant you buy from store and look at where the roots are all circling around on sides of the pot .
Good morning, Happy March!! I have lived in my house for almost 7 years and I have discovered that I have WEIRD soil. LOL. I am in south-central Texas and we have frequent drought that comes along with our 100+ degree summer days; but if I dig a hole for a new plant, the soil seems wet/damp only a few inches below the surface. It’s not soggy, but it always seems moist. It’s so odd … I don’t even know what my soil composition is. We don’t have sand, but it looks like good soil, it just seems to hold on to some moisture below the surface. I suppose it must have some clay in it but it’s not readily visible. We do live within about a mile of a year round creek and it’s tributaries, but it’s not like the creek is in my backyard. I still haven’t figure out what plants will like my bipolar soil. 😂 I had two clethra plants that I put in shortly after we moved in and they never really thrived. Last year, both of them just decided they were done and they died. 😢
Wow, that does sound like some weird soil! haha Have you considered doing a soil test with your local extension there? It could be helpful to determine what exactly you are working with - certainly seems unique! 😄
You can plant them now, however with these bulbs, you typically want to plant them in the fall so they have time to put down good root growth before they sprout foliage and flowers. So it's likely you won't get any flowers this year, but best to plant them so the bulbs don't dry out waiting for fall ☺
If powdery mildew infects the plant up to two months prior, then why does the Bureau of Meteorology give warnings when the weather is going to be hot at night and then bammo,it shows up quite quickly?
@@kerryjean2223 Great question! Basically, the fungus itself needs time to grow. Even though powdery mildew is a very different type of fungus than a mushroom, it's useful to apply how mushrooms grow to understand it: the mushrooms that we think of are the fruiting body of the fungus; the fungus itself is a network of threads that we don't even see but when they get mature enough and conditions are right, they produce a mushroom. Similarly, when the powdery mildew fungus lands on the leaves in spring, it takes time for the fungus itself to develop and become mature enough for the leaf spots to appear.
🦉😢🦉I read that “Flaco” the owl may have eaten a poisoned rat. He was observed acting erratically a few days before the fatal collision that took his life.😢🦉😢
Show notes! gardeningsimplifiedonair.com/episode-78-cool-plants-for-wet-soils/
We have an eastern screech owl living in a box that my husband built, so every Sunday is a Superb Owl Sunday here 🥳
Oh my gosh, that's amazing! Screech owls are so cute! 😍🤗
Lol 😂🦉
Good morning Rick Stacey and Adriana!!!
Looking forward to the show every Saturday morning ❤😊❤
Good Morning, friend!! We're so appreciative of your support and enthusiasm for our show, it's why we do it! 🥰🤗🥰
Good Morning to my favorite dynamic duo on GSRS!! Thank you both for all of your fantastic gardening advice I continue to learn an abundance of knowledge that I never ever knew existed out there among the wildflowers …😊🌺🌻🌷🌼🌹
Good Morning! That's so kind of you to say, you know we love gardening/plants, and talking with fellow gardeners like you makes us love it all even more! 🥰☺❤
I do have an area that slopes down, which was a dirt road, I've heard, way back in the day. Plus, my neighbor had his sump pump redirected towards it, a couple of yrs ago. Its even caved in where my cement pavers are, to divide our spaces (Association living)
Not much I can do about it, since the lot in back, is included in our Association, however the city does own it. A Catch 22. But on the otherhand, Ive created a lovely bird sanctuary back there ❤ Got to make the best of what you have, and to feed the birds!!!!!
I love that you made the best of the opportunity! Sometimes that's all we can do and a bird sanctuary is a good compromise for the space - I'm sure the birds would agree ☺
Good morning😎
Hello friend! 🤗☺☀
Another great show! 💚 I love your banter! So funny!!! 😆😂🤣
Haha, that's reassuring!😂 Thanks for always supporting us, friend! ☺
Sugar Shack gold record 1963 Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs! That is what I was reminded of when you guys said Sugar Shack! Who remembers that song? WARNING if you listen to it, it will stick in your head and you will be humming it all day! It will help me remember this buttonbush plant when I go to the local nurseries next week looking for this shrub to add to my zone 8b landscape!
Loved this song!
Well, you're right - that song is going to be in my head all day, no complaints 😄🎶
Love buttonbush. I have the straight species and can’t get over the blooms. It is the busiest plant around here in summer-every bee, butterfly etc. just loves it!
They should have called them buzzin' bush 😂😄
I just ordered 2 PW Monarda that are supposed to be powdery mildew resistant 🤞 Another fun and educational show! Thank 🌝
Yay! Pollinators love Monarda too! 😄🤗
Thank you! I needed this!
Happy you enjoyed this episode! 🤗
You guys CRACK ME UP!!! Great info - thanx for sharing!!!
😂❤ Thanks for watching, friend!
With a newer property it seems I have inherited solid clay with lawn covering it. I had big plans to fill it up with sand and rototill it until you warned me about it. Your insight probably saved me a lot of time and money. I’ve decided to add a French drain to get the excessive water away from the house. The remaining clay areas will be top dressed with compost and I will focus on using the many “wet feet liking”perennials. I hope I can find that sugar shack butterbush here in the Ontario Garden Centers. Curious to know if any of the panicle hydrangeas will tolerate clay. The clay can be dry in the summer so that’s of concern for me. Great show….Drew
I have heavy clay soil where if I dig 4-6 inches , I hit just clay. Over the years I’ve used triple shredded mulch and compost to improve soil and it definitely helps. I also used soil perfector by espoma with my soil mixture when planting . I think the most important key thing is to plant high like 1-2 inches above soil level and then mulch over . I’ve planted my first hydrangeas last year and they are budding . I do have deer pressure so that probably the battle I have to fight more than my clay soil . Good luck !
Yay - happy that you found this episode helpful! When you add the compost, I'd make sure you do mix it in with the top layer of the clay to help make sure you don't get the bathtub effect ☺ Our panicle hydrangeas will tolerate clay soil! With you still learning how dry/wet the soil gets, just keep an eye to make sure they don't dry out while they're getting established 😄
Thanks for this program. My son would like me to help him in his backyard. He lives at the bottom of a hill with everyone using in ground sprinklers. His neighbor's water really leaves his ground soggy at times.
Oh yes - that will make for wet conditions! Glad that you found this topic helpful! ☺
I get the powdery mildew with my peonies every year and they are planted quite close but it does not happen until late summer by which time I can cut them back to the ground. I enjoy the shrub like appearance they give me but I don’t prune until I have to. I don’t like powdery mildew and so I do not plant zinnias or flocks. I try to stay away from annuals that get that powdery mildew. Interesting info on the high water table clay soil issues. I have both. I will look into your plant choices. As for trees you have to be careful where you plant them bc they can get into your plumbing lines for water. Best to keep willows away from the house. 🌸🌷🥰
I love how well thought-out you are with knowing what plants you will grow and how you take care of them so you can still enjoy them ☺ Yes - willow roots are certainly something to take into account when planting!
Thanks for the belly laughs. Always look forward,d to your show.
We love to hear that, thanks for watching friend! ☺
How I explain to people to show the need for oxygen in soil for plants roots is to pull a potted plant you buy from store and look at where the roots are all circling around on sides of the pot .
Fantastic! Having visuals like that can really help people grasp the concept, excellent thinking 😄
Good morning, Happy March!! I have lived in my house for almost 7 years and I have discovered that I have WEIRD soil. LOL. I am in south-central Texas and we have frequent drought that comes along with our 100+ degree summer days; but if I dig a hole for a new plant, the soil seems wet/damp only a few inches below the surface. It’s not soggy, but it always seems moist. It’s so odd … I don’t even know what my soil composition is. We don’t have sand, but it looks like good soil, it just seems to hold on to some moisture below the surface. I suppose it must have some clay in it but it’s not readily visible. We do live within about a mile of a year round creek and it’s tributaries, but it’s not like the creek is in my backyard. I still haven’t figure out what plants will like my bipolar soil. 😂
I had two clethra plants that I put in shortly after we moved in and they never really thrived. Last year, both of them just decided they were done and they died. 😢
Wow, that does sound like some weird soil! haha
Have you considered doing a soil test with your local extension there? It could be helpful to determine what exactly you are working with - certainly seems unique! 😄
How about a soil test? Phosphorus requirements for gardenias
A soil test is always a great idea!
💚💚💚 Meteorological Spring Fever?😂😂😂
🤣🤣 We're certainly excited for Mete-o-ro-logical spring 😄😂
I have about 20 daffodil and hyacinths b plants that a store couldn’t sell ,. What should I do with them?
You can plant them now, however with these bulbs, you typically want to plant them in the fall so they have time to put down good root growth before they sprout foliage and flowers. So it's likely you won't get any flowers this year, but best to plant them so the bulbs don't dry out waiting for fall ☺
12:50 I had tears in my eyes laughing with you all
We were a little more cheeky in this episode 😂😄❤
For you and ME (never for you and I)
Winterberry?
Winterberry is also a good choice for wet soils!
If powdery mildew infects the plant up to two months prior, then why does the Bureau of Meteorology give warnings when the weather is going to be hot at night and then bammo,it shows up quite quickly?
PS. I remove the affected leaves off the plant as I notice them over the next few days.
@@kerryjean2223 Great question! Basically, the fungus itself needs time to grow. Even though powdery mildew is a very different type of fungus than a mushroom, it's useful to apply how mushrooms grow to understand it: the mushrooms that we think of are the fruiting body of the fungus; the fungus itself is a network of threads that we don't even see but when they get mature enough and conditions are right, they produce a mushroom. Similarly, when the powdery mildew fungus lands on the leaves in spring, it takes time for the fungus itself to develop and become mature enough for the leaf spots to appear.
🦉😢🦉I read that “Flaco” the owl may have eaten a poisoned rat. He was observed acting erratically a few days before the fatal collision that took his life.😢🦉😢
Ugh, such a sad situation! Flaco will be greatly missed ❤😔
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SHAME ON DUKE university......glad not distroying ....it's Duke a medical school??? ...figures.....horrible
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