Who else cannot possibly wait to see how Laura's and Aaron's garden will turn out to be 10 years from now? 🥰 Edit: Going on a drive for a while to get away from projects and stuff but ending up at the garden centre is probably the most relatable thing. I find myself "accidentally losing track" and ending up at nurseries or garden centres more often than I'd like to admit! 😂😂
I can’t believe you guys found a multi trunk crab apple tree this late in the season. Looking forward to seeing it in bloom next spring. Lucky little birds in your garden as you are always looking out for the birds, bees, and nature. Perfect location there, it’s going to be beautiful tucked among the evergreens. Thanks for sharing the history and book of the grower.
@@sunny45488 Wouldn't that be lovely somewhere on this property? A little secret hideaway for Benjamin, Samantha, and their friends? It only takes four trees. I wonder how many years it takes to get it to the point in the picture? Thanks for pointing this out. ~ Lisa
Lol, so you two take off to get a break from gardening projects and end up in a nursery. That's my type of therapy too. Fine something pretty then can't wait to get back home to give your beautiful tree its new home. Break down: leave home to get away from gardening, go to a nursery, find a new project, rush home to start a new project. I love it!
That tree is stunning!!! Multi trunk, red color, medium sized, ohhh... I want one! As you pointed out, all the colors and textures as you enter your property is going to be gorgeous!
@@didisinclair3605 You need to add this one to your library. Very different from Dr. Dirr's manuals of wood plants. It is the most up-to-date manual on contemporary landscape tree cultivars in print.
OK, this is now my favorite tree that you've planted. She is a beauty! We had a couple of crabapple trees at our old house, and I loved them. Can't wait to see this beauty bloom in the spring. Thanks for sharing the information on the grower!
Hey Laura, love that crabapple tree! It is very interesting to know that in a garden space there should be green, blue , red and yellow. So looking at my front garden space, I have green , red and yellow. Besides a blue spruce, what other plants are blue?Does blue salvia count? I have that!😁
Wow, such good information about the four colors to use for interest and placement of the trees in an area.. it’s like a light bulb went on, and thought that really makes sense. The crabapple is really beautiful, love the multi trunks, just perfect Laura.👍
Love your new tree! It is a great performer here in alkaline Colorado, we sell out at the garden center on these every spring. You are going to love 'The Tree Book', I have a signed copy from when Keith was at our tree diversity conference in Denver. Priceless information and experience from those 2 authors. As always we love your vids and Wish you the best.
In lieu of hauling away the sod, etc., maybe build a berm somewhere on your property? I'm sure you could do something really beautiful. Just a thought. Thanks for 'Garden Answer'. Have learned so much about designing my own garden.
I love that tree, we planted that one this year as a memorial for our family dog who died this spring. It already has its fall color, a beautiful read.
Laura have you considered leaving that pile and maybe making it larger so you have a little Hill there to work with? I had the builders leave a pile when I built my home and I ended up making a beautiful rock garden with the mound! I know you're not looking for a rock garden but I'm just saying it's an idea to change up the flat landscape
What a beautiful red tree. It looks perfect for that space. Thats interesting food for thought regarding 4 tree colours and textures. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
Laura you and Aaron are so on the right track with this space. It is absolutely beautiful already. About the wood chips vs compost I think its actually very wise to go that route... wood chips decomposes and adds nutrients to the soil just as compost....just at a slower pace. Besides, you all add amendments as you plant anyways. Great video material as always!!
"ended up at a garden center as one does" oh yes they do haha! Love love love the look you're creating and I thought you'd want to know that I've been using your color scheme of red, green, yellow, blue, and my gardens are looking amazing :)
What a beautiful tree to find for your space! It is perfect! I love watching how much this new space is coming together. Look at the grass pathways already, they look like they have always been there! Thanks Laura and Aaron for sharing your experience and knowledge!
Absolute PERFECTION!!! The tree was born to live in the exact spot! Every tree you plant I think to myself "I need to get that!" For sure I'm checking with my local garden center for this one!! Ok..Random thought, When you spread the compost with your friends, you mentioned in the recap her name was Katie. Is this the same Katie that often has questions in your recaps? She's also from the Seattle area 🙂
I tend to look at unplanned blessings as God’s reminder to me of His great love. I can see your appreciation for the gift. I pray it’s beauty will always turn your hearts to the loving watch care of our Creator.
Love that tree! It is perfect for the space. I was waiting for to say something about that part of your garden is wet @ shaded more than the other parts and you did. Nice work 😊
Gorgeous little tree. I had never heard the green, blue, red & yellow philosophy but it is so true. I've always done green and red or green and blue mostly. I will be adding some more!!
Lovely tree! Would be interested in seeing a video series of suggested trees and shrubs by color like what would be a red, yellow, green and blue and different light requirements. Thinking of redoing our shady front yard and it has only green and would be interested in popping in some perennial color.
I live in Australia. I’ve never had a desire to travel to America, until now. I REALLY want to come to America, visit Andrew Seeds and look at each and everything in the store. I then want to go out to your place and have Aaron drive us as we ride on the front of the Tractor 🤣 what fun! Loving your space. 💕 Congratulations guys
Laura, I was just hiking in Montana while wearing a Garden Answer sweatshirt hoping another GA Groupie would spot me! Sadly no one has said anything yet.. can’t wait for the day someone recognizes the logo! 🪴
I'm so happy you mentioned the "clean up" aspect because we bought this tree last summer - the single trunk version - and my husband said if those crabapples make a mess, he's pulling it outta there! Oh my! Thank you for explaining how the tree holds them and the birds take care of clean up. Whew!
Lol can you believe it?! I’m still watching your videos even when I’m in the MOST MAGICAL PLACE IN THE WORLD! Currently on vacation at Disney world!!! Just shows you how loyal and the commitment a lot of us fans of yours and Aaron’s channel have!! Does give me something to watch while waiting in queue for an attraction!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND THE CHANNEL IN GENERAL!!! All the planters and garden spaces I spot at Epcot I can identify a lot of plants being used and I think hmmm this is because of Laura and garden answer!!! your channel is truly educational and wholesome!!!
Love multi-trunk crabapples! A deer stripped my crabapple last fall, so I cut it to the ground, and now it’s growing from the roots, and I’m making it into a multi trunk tree 🌺
One of my favorite memories of my Grandmas yard was her multi trunk crabapple tree. As a kid we climbed and played in that tree for hours on end. Also she made the most delicious crabapple jelly from the fruit. Hope your kids will be making special memories in this beautiful area of your property. Also, thanks for the color tip for a yard space. I’d never heard that, but it makes a lot of sense. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Have a great day!
That is a beautiful tree! We just had a multi stem forest pansy redbud tree planted. There are some stems that are crossing and rubbing. Is it ok to prune now to remove them? Or should I wait until late winter just before they come out of dormancy? I’m in zone 6b. Thanks 😊
OMGoodness, this is one of the very first trees we added to our (new construction) yard in May 2015. We absolutely LOVE ours! Multi trunk trees always call out to me =)
That tree is absolutely gorgeous, and it is exactly what the space needed! I never knew about the blue, green, yellow, and red trick. Now I want to go out into my garden and see what colors are missing.
Such a stunning tree! I've fallen in love with your other crabapple and am keeping my eye on them for our yard. It will be another "Laura made me do it", like my Coleus collection 😊
Laura, I love your planting Method incorporating the four colors in your lovely gardens. My mom used to tell my dad, "Don't worry, there's a method to my madness" when it came to planting shrubs, perennials, and trees in our yard. Thinking back, she always tried to incorporate a variety of colors and textures that complemented each other. I love this style of planting, and I especially love that choice of crabapple. ~Margie
I have a single trunk royal raindrop crab and it’s beautiful. Still a new tree and not very big but still beautiful! I would’ve totally gone with a multi trunk if I had the chance! I have room for one more small - medium sized tree and need yellow. Any suggestions?
Well, that was a find. Thanks for explaining again the method to your madness. How delightful that you can see this tree all the way from your window! It's a beauty. ~ Lisa
Thanks for the introduction to this beautiful variety of crabapple! Loved all the extra tidbits of information too, from the background on this tree & it’s breeder, the breakdown process of wood chips, to your color composition method of design. Been gardening for 30+ years and I’m always excited to watch your videos because there’s always something to learn. Great job!👍
A multi-trunk crabapple? How beautiful that will be in the spring!! Suggestion for a future episode - an interview with the breeder of this tree and the author of 'The Tree Book'. I think many of us would love to hear from him.
Gorgeous tree. I need to look those up and see if they do well in my area. I love the winter berries and spring blooms. Much like our Crepe Myrtle trees. Beautiful
That Crabapple tree is beautiful! Using an auger makes planting so much easier, one thing I learned from watching & learning from your videos! For me using an auger has made planting less stressful! 🙂🥰💚🌳🍁🍂
What a great tree! (I think it was waiting for you. Had your name on it). Great information! Love the back stories and histories of things. That was so satisfying. 💚💚💚
Oh yes it is perfect there!! What a beautiful tree!!! We just planted a crab apple tree this spring and it's one of my favorite trees in our landscape now!!
Oh how loved that tree is. You can see it spilling out as you and Aaron plant it in your landscape. It is going to look so beautiful. Touch of magic there!
"hope you guys enjoyed this video.........hope you guys are having a great day" Laura, of course we enjoyed this video, would be hard not to enjoy any of your videos! And again, of course we're having a good day, we've been blessed to watch one of your videos! ❤️
That is a gorgeous tree and the landscape is looking so good!! The view of the new green lawn space leading up to the house with the new winding driveway and straight row of maples on the east…it was all just a dream last year at this time. You and Aaron made your dream for this space come to life right in front of our eyes and it is so exciting and joyful to watch. Thanks so much for bringing us along for the ride. It is so much fun! 💗
I live precariously thru you...lol...I so enjoy watching you guys grow, plant, design some gorgeous things. You share some of the most beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs....looking forward to more! I so appreciate this channel 💚
I LOVE this channel!! I have been following for a few years now am currently living on ½ an acre and making it beautiful till we can get more land in a couple years! I have plans to create a beautiful botanical garden and laura you are my teacher and inspiration!! I love watching your garden unfold, you make us feel as though your garden is our own and every time you go to plant another plant my children and I get so excited at seeing the beauty come together! You are helping me develop my eye for style and find what kind is mine! Thank you for all you do!
Is this Royal Raindrop Crabapple the same variety that was in the front garden (the land of gophers?) I LoVEd that tree....which leads me to the next question --- where will the iron/concrete 'art work' that was in that sweet area - where will you put that structure? I'm as eager for that placement..... (well behind 'The HARTLEY' finished project) I Will be buying the growers book, thanks for that information!
Love, love multi trunk trees and crabapples. Double score! It is going to look wonderful in your chosen spot! I just planted a prarie fire crabapple in my front flower bed. Great for the birds!🐦❤🌻
What diseases do these Royal raindrops get?. Every single crab I’ve ever had was a huge nuisance with Apple Scab, dropping yellow leaves all summer no matter what we treated it with.
I live in Sydney Australia and I get your videos around 9pm. (We are 17 hours ahead of you!) That's my time to hit the treadmill to make up my steps for the day. It makes the time go so fast when you're watching something you love! BUT ... I almost had a panic attack last night (Monday) when I was all ready to do my steps and nothing came through!! At 10pm the video came. Silly me, forgot that our daylight savings started on Sunday! Keep those videos coming! You are making a healthier and fitter me!
That crabapple is stunning, and you are so right - it really does bring the space to life with the added 4th colour. Do you know of anyone in your area that have had success with Pieris Japonica? They do prefer an acid soil. My grandmother had several varieties, as well as crab apples, Japanese maple, Prunice, Rhodedendrons, Camelias, Kalmia, dogwood, various connifers and my fave - the Lyndon tree.
Gorgeous tree!!! Love the red foliage! But what about suckers? I have a crabapple in my front yard that has been here since before I moved in and the suckers drive me crazy! This year I think I’ve figured out how to keep them from being as bad with extra water for the tree + Bonide Sucker Punch, but it makes me nervous to plant any more unless it’s just a problem with some varieties?
Always educating us(colors to use), now that is beautiful right along with that Crabapple tree. I so do love those multi trunk trees. Maybe you have already given this information out, but what would be a good tree to plant in smaller yards? My Rising Son Redbud is going to be just beautiful, and I was eyeing the Forest Pansy but it would be too big. Thanks for all the knowledge you give.
Off topic from video, but you mentioned on Instagram that you’re going to get below freezing temps, is there anyway you could show us how you prepare/what you do when you know you’re first hard frost is coming.
What can you tell us about rootstocks for crabs? I have such issues with many of my crabappples sprouting a forest around the trunks, from the root. What is a good rootstock to avoid this? I know growers use several different kinds of rootstock. The trouble is, sellers often give only a blank stare when asked about the rootstock! LOVE your videos
Laura, I look at that debris pile and immediately think, “haul that all off to the compost!” Weren’t y’all planning to install a composting area on the new property? Or did that get sidelined because of the Hartley?
That so will be so rich and soft in just a few years. The leaves in the wood chips help the wood chips to break down. A good watch is the Back to Eden method. It's almost a 2 hour video, but you can learn so much how it helps build your soil up nutritionally and texturally.
Laura, I must say I looove the woodchips look in that area. It gives a natural look, really woodland-like and it's different from the perfect looking rest of the garden 🤍 Don't feel pressure to put mulch in that area soon, we all make choices in our garden "because it's cheep" so it's nice to be able to relate to that 🤗
Whatever happened to that gorgeous redbud you and Aaron found in Boise? The one with pink leaves. I'm pretty sure you brought one home. I wish I had room for one.
What do I need to apply to my crabapple tree to prevent it from starting to drop its leaves every August and September. They seem to be mottled in appearance and litter the ground and my driveway and blow into an open garage creating a mess. I have a root feeder I could use, just don’t know the cause. I do not think it is cedar/apple rust as their are no cedars in the neighborhood. I do not remember the variety, it has red berries and dark green leaves with pink flowers in spring. I also have a white flowering one, but that one is not affected.
I love that little hoppy dance around the tree that your husband did. At least it looked that way on fast forward. Lol 😂. Love the tree. The south garden is coming together nicely.
so now, tens of thousands of people will be calling their garden centers and going on-line looking for a "Royal Raindrops" crabapple tree... the internet is going to explode!.. lol...
I love the Crabapple tree. My mother planted one when I was very young and it was one of our favorite trees. She would make jelly from the fruit. Brings back wonderful memories. I can't wait to see yours mature.
Those yellow bushes behind it are beautiful. Makes me think a Forsythia in that area would be amazing in the Spring if they bloom at the same time. Great tree! Thank you for sharing your research on the breeder!
Who else cannot possibly wait to see how Laura's and Aaron's garden will turn out to be 10 years from now? 🥰
Edit: Going on a drive for a while to get away from projects and stuff but ending up at the garden centre is probably the most relatable thing. I find myself "accidentally losing track" and ending up at nurseries or garden centres more often than I'd like to admit! 😂😂
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"Don't wish (time) away "
“As one does”! 💕
Going grocery shopping? Sure, but stop at a nursery first! ;)
Ooooh maybe some age progression software. 😉 LOL
I can’t believe you guys found a multi trunk crab apple tree this late in the season. Looking forward to seeing it in bloom next spring. Lucky little birds in your garden as you are always looking out for the birds, bees, and nature. Perfect location there, it’s going to be beautiful tucked among the evergreens. Thanks for sharing the history and book of the grower.
Check out the picture in the link of the Royal Raindrops Trees being trained to form a "treezebo" !!
@@sunny45488 Wouldn't that be lovely somewhere on this property? A little secret hideaway for Benjamin, Samantha, and their friends? It only takes four trees. I wonder how many years it takes to get it to the point in the picture? Thanks for pointing this out. ~ Lisa
Lol, so you two take off to get a break from gardening projects and end up in a nursery. That's my type of therapy too. Fine something pretty then can't wait to get back home to give your beautiful tree its new home. Break down: leave home to get away from gardening, go to a nursery, find a new project, rush home to start a new project. I love it!
That tree is stunning!!! Multi trunk, red color, medium sized, ohhh... I want one! As you pointed out, all the colors and textures as you enter your property is going to be gorgeous!
Dr. Michael Dirr from University of Georgia is the woody plants King of Kings! Coauthor of the book you showcased.
Go Dawgs!
We have Mr. Dirr's big dictionary of woody plants at the Nursery I work at.. it is nearly falling apart from how much it is used!!
@@didisinclair3605 You need to add this one to your library. Very different from Dr. Dirr's manuals of wood plants. It is the most up-to-date manual on contemporary landscape tree cultivars in print.
@@Treephorian Thanks for the recommendation, Nancy!
OK, this is now my favorite tree that you've planted. She is a beauty! We had a couple of crabapple trees at our old house, and I loved them. Can't wait to see this beauty bloom in the spring. Thanks for sharing the information on the grower!
Hey Laura, love that crabapple tree! It is very interesting to know that in a garden space there should be green, blue , red and yellow. So looking at my front garden space, I have green , red and yellow. Besides a blue spruce, what other plants are blue?Does blue salvia count? I have that!😁
Wow, such good information about the four colors to use for interest and placement of the trees in an area.. it’s like a light bulb went on, and thought that really makes sense. The crabapple is really beautiful, love the multi trunks, just perfect Laura.👍
Love your new tree! It is a great performer here in alkaline Colorado, we sell out at the garden center on these every spring. You are going to love 'The Tree Book', I have a signed copy from when Keith was at our tree diversity conference in Denver. Priceless information and experience from those 2 authors. As always we love your vids and Wish you the best.
Some junipers have a great blue color for evergreens. For perennials walkers low nepeta and many types of salvia, azure blue is my fav.
Laura did a video awhile back about all the different blue things you can plant.
In lieu of hauling away the sod, etc., maybe build a berm somewhere on your property? I'm sure you could do something really beautiful. Just a thought. Thanks for 'Garden Answer'. Have learned so much about designing my own garden.
Beautiful tree. That whole South garden is really coming together so quickly. Love love love.
I love that tree, we planted that one this year as a memorial for our family dog who died this spring. It already has its fall color, a beautiful read.
We took a break from the garden and ended up in a garden centre 😆 Looks beautiful
Laura have you considered leaving that pile and maybe making it larger so you have a little Hill there to work with? I had the builders leave a pile when I built my home and I ended up making a beautiful rock garden with the mound! I know you're not looking for a rock garden but I'm just saying it's an idea to change up the flat landscape
Agree. The all flat terrain is a bit eye lack luster. Imagine adding rocks to the pile and rock loving plants.
Yes!! Omg a few hills would be nice!
It would perhaps create much needed wind breaks reducing those dusty storms .
Laura has said she doesn’t like artificial spices of rocks and berms that wouldn’t normally be there.
What a beautiful red tree. It looks perfect for that space. Thats interesting food for thought regarding 4 tree colours and textures. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
Our nurseries sell trees and evergreens from Oregon as well and I’m in Ontario, 🇨🇦 🍁 🌳
Laura you and Aaron are so on the right track with this space. It is absolutely beautiful already.
About the wood chips vs compost I think its actually very wise to go that route... wood chips decomposes and adds nutrients to the soil just as compost....just at a slower pace. Besides, you all add amendments as you plant anyways. Great video material as always!!
"ended up at a garden center as one does" oh yes they do haha! Love love love the look you're creating and I thought you'd want to know that I've been using your color scheme of red, green, yellow, blue, and my gardens are looking amazing :)
What a beautiful tree to find for your space! It is perfect! I love watching how much this new space is coming together. Look at the grass pathways already, they look like they have always been there! Thanks Laura and Aaron for sharing your experience and knowledge!
Absolute PERFECTION!!! The tree was born to live in the exact spot! Every tree you plant I think to myself "I need to get that!" For sure I'm checking with my local garden center for this one!! Ok..Random thought, When you spread the compost with your friends, you mentioned in the recap her name was Katie. Is this the same Katie that often has questions in your recaps? She's also from the Seattle area 🙂
I tend to look at unplanned blessings as God’s reminder to me of His great love. I can see your appreciation for the gift. I pray it’s beauty will always turn your hearts to the loving watch care of our Creator.
Fall cleanup time in S.E. Michigan. So many things to cut back. So sad. Aerial view would be appreciated Aaron. Love the videos.
That tree was so meant for you! Can’t wait to see it grow in over the years
💜Good morning Laura...How interesting and exciting to find the connection of the tree .. and how it continues to you ! Beautiful choice 💜🇨🇦
Love the breeding background info, would love to see that included more!
Love that tree! It is perfect for the space. I was waiting for to say something about that part of your garden is wet @ shaded more than the other parts and you did. Nice work 😊
Good morning! Have a beautiful week! 🌞
An anniversary tree. You can look back and remember you planted this (around) your fifteenth wedding anniversary. It's just beautiful.
Do you have any idea how cute it is to see you two working together, Aaron in heavy duty work boots and Laura with her animal print Vans ♥
Gorgeous little tree. I had never heard the green, blue, red & yellow philosophy but it is so true. I've always done green and red or green and blue mostly. I will be adding some more!!
Lovely tree! Would be interested in seeing a video series of suggested trees and shrubs by color like what would be a red, yellow, green and blue and different light requirements. Thinking of redoing our shady front yard and it has only green and would be interested in popping in some perennial color.
"Ended up at a garden center as one does." I can relate :)
I live in Australia. I’ve never had a desire to travel to America, until now. I REALLY want to come to America, visit Andrew Seeds and look at each and everything in the store. I then want to go out to your place and have Aaron drive us as we ride on the front of the Tractor 🤣 what fun! Loving your space. 💕 Congratulations guys
Thought Laura lived in canada
@@jennifergilder-farooq9540 Ontario, Oregon.
Laura, I was just hiking in Montana while wearing a Garden Answer sweatshirt hoping another GA Groupie would spot me! Sadly no one has said anything yet.. can’t wait for the day someone recognizes the logo! 🪴
Good morning ☀️
I'm so happy you mentioned the "clean up" aspect because we bought this tree last summer - the single trunk version - and my husband said if those crabapples make a mess, he's pulling it outta there! Oh my! Thank you for explaining how the tree holds them and the birds take care of clean up. Whew!
Lol can you believe it?! I’m still watching your videos even when I’m in the MOST MAGICAL PLACE IN THE WORLD! Currently on vacation at Disney world!!! Just shows you how loyal and the commitment a lot of us fans of yours and Aaron’s channel have!! Does give me something to watch while waiting in queue for an attraction!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND THE CHANNEL IN GENERAL!!!
All the planters and garden spaces I spot at Epcot I can identify a lot of plants being used and I think hmmm this is because of Laura and garden answer!!! your channel is truly educational and wholesome!!!
Love it when you share information about the history and breeding of the trees and shrubs you are planting.
Love multi-trunk crabapples! A deer stripped my crabapple last fall, so I cut it to the ground, and now it’s growing from the roots, and I’m making it into a multi trunk tree 🌺
That is one way to get multi trunks!!!!
One of my favorite memories of my Grandmas yard was her multi trunk crabapple tree. As a kid we climbed and played in that tree for hours on end. Also she made the most delicious crabapple jelly from the fruit. Hope your kids will be making special memories in this beautiful area of your property. Also, thanks for the color tip for a yard space. I’d never heard that, but it makes a lot of sense. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Have a great day!
We have crabapple trees on our property we bought across from us. They are about 30ft tall and almost that wide😉
That is a beautiful tree! We just had a multi stem forest pansy redbud tree planted. There are some stems that are crossing and rubbing. Is it ok to prune now to remove them? Or should I wait until late winter just before they come out of dormancy? I’m in zone 6b. Thanks 😊
OMGoodness, this is one of the very first trees we added to our (new construction) yard in May 2015. We absolutely LOVE ours! Multi trunk trees always call out to me =)
“Who knows, maybe we’ll link it down below.”
And it’s actually linked. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Proud of you! Excited for the new read.
Such a beauty to find this late in the season. I love multi-trunk trees. Perfect spot for it’s new home. Love everything about it! 🌳💕☀️
Perfect tree and I just know that tree is so happy to be at your home.
That tree is absolutely gorgeous, and it is exactly what the space needed! I never knew about the blue, green, yellow, and red trick. Now I want to go out into my garden and see what colors are missing.
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Good morning! 🌻🐝
Beautiful crabapple, perfect spot.
That is really a beautiful tree!
Hi Laura 😃 😊 Yep Absolutely beautiful tree. The colors of fall make me happy.
Such a stunning tree! I've fallen in love with your other crabapple and am keeping my eye on them for our yard. It will be another "Laura made me do it", like my Coleus collection 😊
Laura, I love your planting Method incorporating the four colors in your lovely gardens. My mom used to tell my dad, "Don't worry, there's a method to my madness" when it came to planting shrubs, perennials, and trees in our yard. Thinking back, she always tried to incorporate a variety of colors and textures that complemented each other. I love this style of planting, and I especially love that choice of crabapple. ~Margie
What a beautiful Crab Apple tree 🤩
It’s so much fun to watch planting in the new area , thank you Laura & Arron .
What a marvelous team you two are! Thank you for sharing about having 4 colors in the landscape. Learning lots from you!
I have a single trunk royal raindrop crab and it’s beautiful. Still a new tree and not very big but still beautiful! I would’ve totally gone with a multi trunk if I had the chance! I have room for one more small - medium sized tree and need yellow. Any suggestions?
Well, that was a find. Thanks for explaining again the method to your madness. How delightful that you can see this tree all the way from your window! It's a beauty. ~ Lisa
Thanks for the introduction to this beautiful variety of crabapple! Loved all the extra tidbits of information too, from the background on this tree & it’s breeder, the breakdown process of wood chips, to your color composition method of design. Been gardening for 30+ years and I’m always excited to watch your videos because there’s always something to learn. Great job!👍
A multi-trunk crabapple? How beautiful that will be in the spring!! Suggestion for a future episode - an interview with the breeder of this tree and the author of 'The Tree Book'. I think many of us would love to hear from him.
Gorgeous tree. I need to look those up and see if they do well in my area. I love the winter berries and spring blooms. Much like our Crepe Myrtle trees. Beautiful
That tree looks good at all angles. Beautiful specimen. Do your crab apples bloom profusely every other year or have they improved that as well?
That Crabapple tree is beautiful! Using an auger makes planting so much easier, one thing I learned from watching & learning from your videos! For me using an auger has made planting less stressful! 🙂🥰💚🌳🍁🍂
What a great tree! (I think it was waiting for you. Had your name on it). Great information! Love the back stories and histories of things. That was so satisfying. 💚💚💚
Oh yes it is perfect there!! What a beautiful tree!!! We just planted a crab apple tree this spring and it's one of my favorite trees in our landscape now!!
Oh how loved that tree is. You can see it spilling out as you and Aaron plant it in your landscape. It is going to look so beautiful. Touch of magic there!
Good morning yari maybe your the god
"hope you guys enjoyed this video.........hope you guys are having a great day" Laura, of course we enjoyed this video, would be hard not to enjoy any of your videos! And again, of course we're having a good day, we've been blessed to watch one of your videos! ❤️
That is a gorgeous tree and the landscape is looking so good!! The view of the new green lawn space leading up to the house with the new winding driveway and straight row of maples on the east…it was all just a dream last year at this time. You and Aaron made your dream for this space come to life right in front of our eyes and it is so exciting and joyful to watch. Thanks so much for bringing us along for the ride. It is so much fun! 💗
All I could think watching this was perfection! It was meant to be! ✨❤️
I live precariously thru you...lol...I so enjoy watching you guys grow, plant, design some gorgeous things. You share some of the most beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs....looking forward to more! I so appreciate this channel 💚
I LOVE this channel!! I have been following for a few years now am currently living on ½ an acre and making it beautiful till we can get more land in a couple years! I have plans to create a beautiful botanical garden and laura you are my teacher and inspiration!! I love watching your garden unfold, you make us feel as though your garden is our own and every time you go to plant another plant my children and I get so excited at seeing the beauty come together! You are helping me develop my eye for style and find what kind is mine! Thank you for all you do!
Is this Royal Raindrop Crabapple the same variety that was in the front garden (the land of gophers?) I LoVEd that tree....which leads me to the next question --- where will the iron/concrete 'art work' that was in that sweet area - where will you put that structure? I'm as eager for that placement..... (well behind 'The HARTLEY' finished project) I Will be buying the growers book, thanks for that information!
Love, love multi trunk trees and crabapples. Double score! It is going to look wonderful in your chosen spot! I just planted a prarie fire crabapple in my front flower bed. Great for the birds!🐦❤🌻
Thank you guys beautiful contrasts 🙌🥰🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺Karen from Australia 🐝🌱🪴🤩
What diseases do these Royal raindrops get?. Every single crab I’ve ever had was a huge nuisance with Apple Scab, dropping yellow leaves all summer no matter what we treated it with.
I live in Sydney Australia and I get your videos around 9pm. (We are 17 hours ahead of you!) That's my time to hit the treadmill to make up my steps for the day. It makes the time go so fast when you're watching something you love! BUT ... I almost had a panic attack last night (Monday) when I was all ready to do my steps and nothing came through!! At 10pm the video came. Silly me, forgot that our daylight savings started on Sunday! Keep those videos coming! You are making a healthier and fitter me!
That crabapple is stunning, and you are so right - it really does bring the space to life with the added 4th colour. Do you know of anyone in your area that have had success with Pieris Japonica? They do prefer an acid soil. My grandmother had several varieties, as well as crab apples, Japanese maple, Prunice, Rhodedendrons, Camelias, Kalmia, dogwood, various connifers and my fave - the Lyndon tree.
Gorgeous tree!!! Love the red foliage! But what about suckers? I have a crabapple in my front yard that has been here since before I moved in and the suckers drive me crazy! This year I think I’ve figured out how to keep them from being as bad with extra water for the tree + Bonide Sucker Punch, but it makes me nervous to plant any more unless it’s just a problem with some varieties?
Always educating us(colors to use), now that is beautiful right along with that Crabapple tree. I so do love those multi trunk trees.
Maybe you have already given this information out, but what would be a good tree to plant in smaller yards? My Rising Son Redbud is going to be just beautiful, and I was eyeing the Forest Pansy but it would be too big. Thanks for all the knowledge you give.
Off topic from video, but you mentioned on Instagram that you’re going to get below freezing temps, is there anyway you could show us how you prepare/what you do when you know you’re first hard frost is coming.
What can you tell us about rootstocks for crabs? I have such issues with many of my crabappples sprouting a forest around the trunks, from the root. What is a good rootstock to avoid this? I know growers use several different kinds of rootstock. The trouble is, sellers often give only a blank stare when asked about the rootstock! LOVE your videos
Laura, I look at that debris pile and immediately think, “haul that all off to the compost!” Weren’t y’all planning to install a composting area on the new property? Or did that get sidelined because of the Hartley?
That so will be so rich and soft in just a few years. The leaves in the wood chips help the wood chips to break down. A good watch is the Back to Eden method. It's almost a 2 hour video, but you can learn so much how it helps build your soil up nutritionally and texturally.
New Gardner in Ohio: This idea of having a basic guideline to help when choosing plants will be a great success each time, thanks for the tip.
Laura, I must say I looove the woodchips look in that area. It gives a natural look, really woodland-like and it's different from the perfect looking rest of the garden 🤍 Don't feel pressure to put mulch in that area soon, we all make choices in our garden "because it's cheep" so it's nice to be able to relate to that 🤗
Whatever happened to that gorgeous redbud you and Aaron found in Boise? The one with pink leaves. I'm pretty sure you brought one home. I wish I had room for one.
Everything is coming together just beautifully. And the glimpse of the view to the house is stunning. 🥰🥰
Another great video👍 i really love your teamwork you two👫 are you planning to do a live chat again? I think everyone would love it😊💕
What a beautiful tree, will be so gorgeous come spring!
Great addition in the yard, perfect placement, great job as always Laura.
You and Aaron remind me so much of my husband and I when we first bought our farm. Always working together on projects.
What do I need to apply to my crabapple tree to prevent it from starting to drop its leaves every August and September. They seem to be mottled in appearance and litter the ground and my driveway and blow into an open garage creating a mess. I have a root feeder I could use, just don’t know the cause. I do not think it is cedar/apple rust as their are no cedars in the neighborhood. I do not remember the variety, it has red berries and dark green leaves with pink flowers in spring. I also have a white flowering one, but that one is not affected.
I love that little hoppy dance around the tree that your husband did. At least it looked that way on fast forward. Lol 😂. Love the tree. The south garden is coming together nicely.
so now, tens of thousands of people will be calling their garden centers and going on-line looking for a "Royal Raindrops" crabapple tree... the internet is going to explode!.. lol...
When Laura plants a tree…she is like going in to battle. Two shoulders, augers, batteries and more. #gardenarmory
Fun! I had never heard you explain the “4 colors” method of designing a landscape before.
I love the Crabapple tree. My mother planted one when I was very young and it was one of our favorite trees. She would make jelly from the fruit. Brings back wonderful memories. I can't wait to see yours mature.
I loved this video. It is such a joy watching you and Aaron working together to get a large planting done. So enjoy it!
I feel very happy watching this kind of planting, and Laura, your enthusiasm is so delightful! Thanks for taking us along!
And by the way, I understand the importance of the commercials for your pocketbook and so have been watching them clear to the end.
Love to see Aaron in the videos. He looks like an accomplished large equipment driver. Loved to see Laura riding with the tree!
Those yellow bushes behind it are beautiful. Makes me think a Forsythia in that area would be amazing in the Spring if they bloom at the same time. Great tree! Thank you for sharing your research on the breeder!