Bringing the Sphere Topiaries Out of Retirement for a Couple Winter Containers! 😁✨🎄 // Garden Answer

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  • @laraemitchell9064
    @laraemitchell9064 Рік тому +106

    I love how you utilize your resources. Save the plants over in pots to reuse, giving things away to family or friends, feeding left over produce to the chickens or Bethany’s pigs. 👍💚💚💚

  • @user-js7sb5jp8d
    @user-js7sb5jp8d Рік тому +70

    Laura...You are living a dream come true life...thank you for letting us tag along. Merry Christmas to you all!

    • @gardengirl7446
      @gardengirl7446 Рік тому

      Merry Christmas from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 🎄

  • @maryslack205
    @maryslack205 Рік тому +120

    I made the DIY spheres from embroidery hoops from your video on 12/20/2018 and they lasted until this year for many different projects. But they finally bit the dust and I was able to order metal ones this fall from Home Depot to be ready for the next project. And now I know what the next project will be! Ordering fairy lights tonight and will put this idea together for my Christmas pots as soon as I remove the kale and dusty miller in my current pots. Thank you for all of the continuing beautiful ideas!

    • @amyfrancois9121
      @amyfrancois9121 Рік тому +4

      Amazon has them too…

    • @MEB-h8r
      @MEB-h8r Рік тому

      Please on recent letters video you called orbs or sphere's ,Obelisks, not correct.The taller @ base,narrowing toward top,as in iconic Washington monument built in 1884 era,stands 555 ft tall. That's sn obelisk, photos were orbs or spheres like in this video.. 👍🏼

    • @CandyKlaeysen-my8ro
      @CandyKlaeysen-my8ro Рік тому +2

      Me too!

    • @tinawynn9417
      @tinawynn9417 Рік тому

      The spheres are so beautiful!!! And the decorations on your home are so beautiful!!! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!

    • @AprilRed-x5i
      @AprilRed-x5i Рік тому +1

      What did you search on the Home Depot site. I can’t find the spheres

  • @lyonhawaii
    @lyonhawaii Рік тому +51

    I have always loved those spheres! Seeing them is like finding a long lost friend!!!!!!

    • @tamararay4959
      @tamararay4959 Рік тому +2

      Laura needs to sell these spheres on her website. I even like the one at her Mom's house better.

  • @heidijones1516
    @heidijones1516 Рік тому +16

    The tote container was a stroke of genius Laura. Your love of animals and all of nature warms my heart!

  • @verastocker2743
    @verastocker2743 Рік тому +30

    The magic of Christmas lights. Looks enchanting. Love the clear lights this year.

  • @angelwolfe6728
    @angelwolfe6728 Рік тому +185

    Who else wants to go straight out and try to find a sphere and some greens to replicate this beautiful outdoor arrangement!?!! That is perfection! ✨❤️✨

  • @barbaraobrien3522
    @barbaraobrien3522 Рік тому +25

    Thank you for saving Dusty Miller, as a landscape designer, big Estate I always saved Coleus whenever possible. Cuttings and whole plants. 😊

  • @anjabrunner5100
    @anjabrunner5100 Рік тому +1

    Sehr passend liebe Laura,diese Deko ist Eurem Anwesend würdig....,die emalige Weihnachtsdeko war zu verspielt und zu bund...großartig

  • @salimorton641
    @salimorton641 Рік тому +21

    Everything looks so calm and peaceful lighted. This year seems to be that way for many of my friends and myself also. Love Benjamin's enthusiasm! He is such a good boy. Merry Christmas everyone!

  • @pamelarichards6482
    @pamelarichards6482 Рік тому +11

    Years ago I was looking for a video to help me with outdoor Christmas pots. And guess who I found? Garden Answer has helped with so many projects since then and I’ve watched every single video. Thank you Laura!

  • @mariehughes7732
    @mariehughes7732 Рік тому +17

    The spheres look great. Your house looks so festive. It would be nice to have an overhead look at the property at night.

  • @Twistnsine
    @Twistnsine Рік тому +3

    One thing I have learned from Laura is, to keep your workstation ready 😆 Gardening is only a few years old for me, so I need to implement my sorting and arranging skills in the garden dept. as I have in my sewing/creative room 😆 When the stuff is ready to go, you get more done without too much fuss.
    Thanks for the inspiration Laura 🙏😃💐

  • @Madeen1982
    @Madeen1982 Рік тому +13

    One thing I realized with the years is that I prefer a natural, simple winter-style decor than the traditional holidays themed ones. It looks more peaceful to me.

  • @Gin0827
    @Gin0827 Рік тому +22

    So glad to see you saving the kale and dusty Miller. Waste not want not was my Grandmother’s motto. Once again you have worked through another day inspiring us to decorate for the holidays!! 🌿🎄❤

    • @smarties6342
      @smarties6342 Рік тому +3

      I have several dusty Miller that comeback every spring. I leave them in the ground snd they return. Every year they get bigger even aftera hard spring cutback. Garden in southern Ontario Canada zone 6

    • @irenewelsh4066
      @irenewelsh4066 Рік тому

      My dusty Miller is high. Can it be divided successfully?

    • @irenewelsh4066
      @irenewelsh4066 Рік тому

      Huge not high!

  • @HelloConnect22
    @HelloConnect22 Рік тому +1

    Benjamin is Interested being with Mommy and Learning 😭❣💕💕💕 Adorable

  • @TerrieAllred2023
    @TerrieAllred2023 Рік тому

    SO beautiful! I can imagine a horse and carriage driving up, and ladies dressed in green victorian velvet coats and muffs and hats, heading to the ballroom!!

  • @maryalicehuffstetler3026
    @maryalicehuffstetler3026 Рік тому +17

    I can't wait to see all the lights in one video.😊❤

  • @lindalowry2341
    @lindalowry2341 Рік тому

    Everything is looking so festive at your house. I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice. I love all the white lights.

  • @robingrunzweig3940
    @robingrunzweig3940 Рік тому

    well, yes.. now i'm thinking i need some greens for some of the pots i have around here.. hmmm.... love the simplicity of those pots: they are elegant!! Benjamin is such a great helper, too... everything is just looking so classic this year, i love it... i love seeing the chickens waiting for that pumpkin to be opened, how fun to have these extra "employees" who work for just a little food and provide you with fresh eggs (and a little entertainment)... you inspire me to keep thinking about what else i can do to heighten the festivities around here!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

  • @helenmcclellan452
    @helenmcclellan452 Рік тому +4

    The use of the spheres brings another touch of elegance and fun to that area. Glad you brought them back.

  • @dignit1620
    @dignit1620 Рік тому +1

    Have you seen videos on chickens eating pumpkins? Poke holes with a screwdriver for eyes nose and mouth, this gives chickens a starting point to carve it out for you! Mine made a perfect pumpkin face in less than an hour. I left it in there for them and the whole pumpkin vanished except for the stem the next day. It kept them entertained! I made a video of mine, which I with students.

  • @belindamines3174
    @belindamines3174 Рік тому

    Love your "get a wild hair" comment. You are so relatable & I love that about you. You are such a joy to watch with my morning coffee 😊

  • @mollypitcher9380
    @mollypitcher9380 Рік тому

    LEAF BLOWER: she keeps all areas she works in “clean” with the leaf blower. As a result, one’s eye goes to the display and is not distracted by dirt or leaves that would be there if she didn’t clear everything away. Looks great! 🌸

  • @susanlee9532
    @susanlee9532 Рік тому

    Oh❣️Ahhh❣️ That entrance is ABSOLUTELY LOVELY❗️❣️❗️❣️😍🥰😊💗💕 Elegant, Inviting, Festive. .PERFECT❣️

  • @sherrismith6136
    @sherrismith6136 Рік тому +9

    I love seeing Benjamin help you. Great job Benjamin!

  • @darmuehlhausen5167
    @darmuehlhausen5167 Рік тому +3

    Laura, I’m so happy you showed me how to put together winter pots. It is one of my favorite things to do each winter. I’ve since showed my daughters and some friends how to do them. Grateful for all I have learned from you!😊

  • @lauravandien2363
    @lauravandien2363 Рік тому +3

    Traditionally I don’t decorate until the the first or second week into December (old school🤣), but seeing the outside of your home at night has made me get the decorations out now! How lovely the front of the house looks-you can feel the Christmas spirit!

  • @starsrhi2335
    @starsrhi2335 Рік тому

    GOOD AFTERNOON - Yes.......evening lights.....same color......is now the diamonds pride of all things beautiful and festive !!!! Thank you all as usual, so amazing. Love.

  • @simplybloom
    @simplybloom Рік тому

    It would be really pretty to hang a glass ornament or something sparkly in the middle of the spheres that would catch the light from the fairy lights and just sparkle.

  • @semicountryliving3095
    @semicountryliving3095 Рік тому +6

    It’s beautiful, Laura. Not sure how you can outdo yourself year after year, but you do!

  • @sandyg8794
    @sandyg8794 Рік тому

    Hi Laura and Aaron! Those planters look so pretty with the spheres, greens and lights. The nighttime view of al of the lights is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @casaroccafamilyking
    @casaroccafamilyking Рік тому +3

    Wow. The shot at night shows such a fairytale transformation!

  • @holly_kay5570
    @holly_kay5570 Рік тому +8

    Your home is magical with all the Christmas on! I bet your kids feel so excited ❤🌲🎁

  • @nancyweaver1157
    @nancyweaver1157 Рік тому +8

    I love being able to see these videos earlier. Might we be blessed with a video of your indoor christmas decor this year ? I hope so ! ❤😊❤

    • @terrihart2133
      @terrihart2133 Рік тому

      I have the time change. So this is my shower time for work. I always start the video and finish later in the day as I get time. I hate the time change. Glad you benefit though.

    • @jgwood10
      @jgwood10 Рік тому +2

      @@terrihart2133she’s probably talking about being a member. One of the perks is early videos. Why pay for that? Makes no sense to me!

  • @judyingram-kh1vm
    @judyingram-kh1vm Рік тому

    Laura, everything in. The big container looks so green, lush and fresh and here I am just sitting, like I don't have nothing to do, my house is torn upside down. Still trying to get it all Christmased up. Wonderful video.

  • @latonyae8162
    @latonyae8162 Рік тому

    It's so satisfying to see how you always take note of any good-looking plants and pot them up, branches, twigs anything that can be reused again and keep for the next project vs throwing on the pile. The sphere containers are elegant, fresh, and simple and lit up with the rest of your decorations, very festive and beautiful...Love it! Now I'm in the mood to get decorating and planting up some containers! ❤️😊

  • @bettyangstadt4242
    @bettyangstadt4242 Рік тому +3

    That front entrance looks so beautiful and inviting ❣️. It looks like an entrance to an expensive bed and breakfast! Very very nice!!

  • @upnorth21
    @upnorth21 Рік тому

    The spheres turned out great. I love how strong the lights look. Evergreens are beautiful!

  • @Ultima771
    @Ultima771 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful arrangements as always Laura! I made two sphere's per your instructions in one of your other videos, I love them! I grew regular dusty miller from seed in 2022 and left them in the ground over winter I live in Mile High Colorado zone 6a it got down to Minus 19 degrees last winter and I was shocked and amazed that all my dusty miller survived and looked gorgeous this summer. I'm hoping for a repeat next year! On the seed pack I got from Johnny's it said tender perennial in zones 8-10! I'm still amazed they lived through MINUS 19! Jill

  • @neldahargo5933
    @neldahargo5933 Рік тому

    your projects sound so simple and lovely until you start. then it's before we do this, I'll have to do that. then a little clean up, then out into the garden for a few stems, then to the garage for tools, containers, supplies, then feed the chickens. in the end, it looks simple and lovely, and one would think it just grew out of the pots. amazing

  • @kathy8832
    @kathy8832 Рік тому +5

    Good morning! How pretty those spheres are. Something so simple with just evergreen branches and fairy lights! Lovely

  • @ruthlarson6334
    @ruthlarson6334 Рік тому +3

    Hey Laura is wearing boots!!!😂. I love the non fussy way of transplanting Laura has. A let’s see what happens kind of approach appreciated. Glad the chickens got some of the kale. And a pumpkin platter! Yum

  • @KimatRevAcres
    @KimatRevAcres Рік тому +6

    The look this year is so classy and clean I really like the white lights.

  • @pat9604
    @pat9604 11 місяців тому

    Those are some spoiled chickens!😂 Love the metal topiaries and fairy lights with the graceful greens.
    Cant wait to see the cabbages in your arrangements!

  • @newt52864
    @newt52864 Рік тому

    Aww, Benjamin is your little shadow, I love that ♥

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 Рік тому +4

    Good morning, Laura ☕️ I love those spheres 😍 So beautiful and festive. I think the willow branches are going to look perfect. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈🐈

  • @deborahpalm7657
    @deborahpalm7657 Рік тому

    More beauty at your place. Your creativity abounds. I like your simplicity theme this year.
    I recently ordered my Christmas present to myself from your store. Felco cutter, Felco gloves and a Garden Answer hoodie. They arrived very quickly, and I love them all and will get a lot of use out of them. Every time I see Laura using her large red knee saver pad, I think it may be something you may wish to add to your store.
    Thank you for your videos and inspiration.

  • @Gin0827
    @Gin0827 Рік тому +14

    The containers look great! Spheres and evergreens are a hit!!

  • @MelSchmidt7
    @MelSchmidt7 Рік тому +3

    Laura...your planters turned out so nice. I am a very simple-loving person, and who doesn't love lights at Christmas?? I will say, too, even if you think this is weird...that I enjoy watching the shots where you are working with yourself. :o) My workload this past month has been just mad-crazy busy, and December isn't looking any easier, but you've motivated me to just put the work aside this Saturday, and let everyone know that the office and everything else is closed this weekend because I am doing some badly needed clean up and decorating.

  • @PatriciaAShelton-no6cq
    @PatriciaAShelton-no6cq Рік тому +4

    Fall really did stretch out this year in Georgia also. But the colors were the best ever. Didn't have to make a trip up to the mountains to enjoy scenery, it was everywhere you went. It's good not to feel rushed. My goodness look at what all of you gave done already. It all looks so Magical.

  • @shellyroman1321
    @shellyroman1321 Рік тому +27

    I made myself giggle when the "First Laura" @ 14:20 walked behind the gator, and then "Second Laura" walked up to the gator... I imagined her to be startled by the "First Laura" popping out at her! 🤣
    I love the way the editing is done in your videos! Bravo to all for such imaginative content from start to finish♡
    (p.s. the balcony area is stunning!♡)

    • @catherine5465
      @catherine5465 Рік тому +1

      I too love that type of editing that they do. I find myself daydreaming about actually having a "second Cathy" to help with my gardening workload, LOL!!

  • @annrae1597
    @annrae1597 Рік тому +1

    Just so beautiful,I wish I could do that but the wind and snow come off the lake at the end of my street and would wreck it in a matter of minutes.

  • @willothewispl
    @willothewispl Рік тому

    Wow those spheres are just perfect. Not over the top just right. God Bless.

  • @debbiey9452
    @debbiey9452 Рік тому

    The night shots at the end were beautiful!! Laura, you such a gifted eye for decorating.

  • @allisonehresmangrussenmeye8082

    The containers turned out just beautiful! Love the "for crying out loud" ..... lol!!

  • @bonessam9618
    @bonessam9618 Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness.....That night view is gorgeous!!!

  • @deanncampbell3437
    @deanncampbell3437 Рік тому

    I just love how Benjamin helps you….such a good helper ❤

  • @carolynsandoval2036
    @carolynsandoval2036 Рік тому

    Laura, I just love your videos. And Benjamin is such a help to you.

  • @sca6769
    @sca6769 Рік тому

    Enjoyed seeing you pot up the cabbage and Dusty Miller. Many of us don’t have your resources to toss recently purchased plants. It will be educational to see if the plants live or are reused. Thanks.

  • @royde-bo-hun3113
    @royde-bo-hun3113 Рік тому

    Awwww Benjamin is sooo fast. They are just stunning Laura. You are amazing. I love being subscribed to your channel. You give me sooo much inspiration. Thank you. See you in the next one. 💙💙💜💜

  • @wynorawishum5860
    @wynorawishum5860 Рік тому +4

    Love how the arrangements look. That area is so beautiful and festive. Have a blessed day.

  • @klcpca
    @klcpca Рік тому

    I love the sphere pots!! Simple yet so pretty-- The entire area looks so warm and inviting! The pots would look cute with bigger Christmas balls nestled into them also. Funny how your taste changes over the years... sometimes you want to go all out and crazy and others-- especially as you get older-- you just want simple and cozy.

  • @judyklein3221
    @judyklein3221 Рік тому +4

    Those containers are so beautiful! The spheres will be magnificent when lit up at night! Very festive.💕

  • @mjrh45
    @mjrh45 Рік тому +4

    Laura, you make everything look so pretty.

  • @rosemarythyme6351
    @rosemarythyme6351 Рік тому

    Whoa, the fairy lit topiary spheres make a HUGE impact!

  • @Sharon-Me
    @Sharon-Me Рік тому +1

    Tomorrow is December 1st, and I am wondering if your Dad put together an Advent calendar for your Mom this year? What a wonderful gift that was for your Mom last year!

  • @janetdierker5700
    @janetdierker5700 Рік тому

    Seeing those big heads and long stems on the cabbages made me wonder if you're going to decorate at your church this Christmas. 🌲🌲🌲

  • @barbsauder5216
    @barbsauder5216 Рік тому

    Hey Laura, LOVE your channel. It was a vital part of my day throughout the pandemic and continues to provide a wonderful education. (I even installed drip irrigation in a brand new garden I built for my son and daughter-in-law's family thanks to your tutorials.) I watch on my TV through a streaming box but thought it was finally time to head to the computer to subscribe. I have been thinking about you using mayonnaise to remove evergreen sap ever since you mentioned it last year. I was a florist for years dealing with the same problem over the holidays and used baby oil. It not only removed the sap but left my hands much softer. Have an excellent holiday season!

  • @dorisochoa116
    @dorisochoa116 Рік тому +2

    Wow that last shot at night looks beautiful!! 😍🎄❄️🎄

  • @michelegawrys7286
    @michelegawrys7286 11 місяців тому

    Loved seeing the chickens!(Oh love the cats too) Loved seeing Benjamin running out to you!! House looks gorgeous!!

  • @gaylerichards7409
    @gaylerichards7409 Рік тому

    I like the containers. Good job on replanting the Dusty Miller and the Kale. Stay warm.

  • @lindaga820
    @lindaga820 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh Laura the spheres look so beautiful as does the whole shot of the side of the house. It is so festive and elegant !!

  • @nelliehedrick3147
    @nelliehedrick3147 Рік тому

    Your orbs and greens look amazing...icing on the cake!! Your house looks so beautiful and welcoming....I love it so much. Seeing Benjamin pop in always makes me happy !! ❤😊😊❤

  • @christinawyckoff2164
    @christinawyckoff2164 Рік тому +1

    Front porch is amazing beautiful love the lights

  • @13dulcie
    @13dulcie Рік тому

    The spheres!!! I remember the video you did that showed how to make them. I made some small ones that I still use today. How cool!💗🌲

  • @glendapeters8899
    @glendapeters8899 Рік тому +4

    As always, beautiful arrangements! Laura, you are so multitalented!

  • @beverlyasleson3321
    @beverlyasleson3321 Рік тому

    Love the sphere in the pots so festive also love how Benjamin came running out like a bullet. Aww the lights at night on your house is marvelous 🎄

  • @specialladyleemedlin142
    @specialladyleemedlin142 Рік тому +1

    GardenAnswers Morning Sweet Laura and Aaron, cleaning up fall for winter.Everything looks great , Laura.Sending my love and God's blessings to you all.Wanda In Ok Love your lights too!!! BEAUTIFUL

  • @ireneclark3993
    @ireneclark3993 Рік тому

    The lights look really fresh and light, gorgeous!

  • @dolliemaesone
    @dolliemaesone Рік тому

    Look at moms helper in a couple of years he’ll be designing it all!❤

  • @liljewel55
    @liljewel55 Рік тому

    The way you feel about 50 degree weather is the way I feel about seeing 70 degree weather in our forecast down in Houston. What in the world. the weather is acting so strangely everywhere.

  • @iartistdotme
    @iartistdotme Рік тому

    Thia looks wonderful and yes now I remember the spheres - perfect this year. Maybe the cabbages would look good where the corn stalks were.

  • @sandratalbert9578
    @sandratalbert9578 Рік тому

    Oh those spheres are just exquisite!!!
    (It is amazing how they have been so useful over the years)

  • @maryannp8400
    @maryannp8400 Рік тому +1

    love those pots. the spheres with the lights make it so festive.

  • @DebzZi
    @DebzZi Рік тому

    Perfection! There's just something magical & elegant about all white lights!!❤❤❤

  • @jillmeaker4851
    @jillmeaker4851 Рік тому

    The pots look like a series of Christmas wreaths down the driveway 🎄

  • @LULC0759
    @LULC0759 Рік тому +2

    0:38 right out the gate Cheddars (Russell?) sitting next to the planter urn looking like the pumpkins😂

  • @ladikmk
    @ladikmk Рік тому

    Really do love all the white lights this year - everything looks so sparkly and magical. I wouldn't have tossed those White Winter Kale either. They will be perfect against the bright reds of Amaryllis.

  • @HenriettaReal
    @HenriettaReal Рік тому

    I love that you stay in the white light. Its simple but looks magical.

  • @vallietmc9553
    @vallietmc9553 Рік тому

    It is still autumn. Winter begins around the 21st of December. Good work.

  • @annepersun800
    @annepersun800 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed the video! Got me up and moving. Love seeing the chickens too. Everything looks so pretty and fresh. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤

  • @tonigardella4165
    @tonigardella4165 Рік тому +1

    I love the Christmas decor , it looks magical and the spheres look so good in the pots with the greens . Your home looks welcoming. Beautiful ! 🌲❤🌲

  • @pamelavizina1092
    @pamelavizina1092 Рік тому

    It’s so nice to see you recycling and repotting plants. ❤

  • @nancyw5779
    @nancyw5779 Рік тому +1

    I first discovered your channel and Instagram account when I saw the DIY embroidery hoop edition. Loved it then and now.

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 Рік тому +3

    Wow! Another year of beautiful decorations. ❤❤❤

  • @debrasherron2843
    @debrasherron2843 Рік тому

    I love the spheres and greens so beautiful especially at night lit up.

  • @michaliareeton3247
    @michaliareeton3247 Рік тому

    Oh wow the pots just look so good and just beautiful. You are so ready for Christmas. So cute Benjamin helping you today. Mummy's little helper. Just love the greens n the pots just so inspiring today's video.

  • @caroleminnich8884
    @caroleminnich8884 Рік тому

    Those fairy lights on the spheres are so pretty! I LOVE them! I also like the fact that you didn't discard the dusty miller and cabbage plants. Hopefully they make it! My dusty miller stays out in my garden year round in the PNW.

  • @andreabenson2491
    @andreabenson2491 Рік тому +1

    It looks beautiful, like a Christmas wonderland 🎄🎀💖