Repotting in January! #26
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I have a suggestion for helping to protect the new topiaries. You might live in a more moderate climate than I do, but it does snow there. Since they were just planted, they don't yet have roots reaching out to anchor themselves in their new pots, & with some winter ahead - if it were in my Zone 5 climate anyway, I'd add about 3 of a shredded bark mulch, to help protect them from frost heaving.
Once freezing weather sets in again - if it does, it could push the new root balls up, which would / could cause root damage - possibly desiccation, from drying winds.
I'd read it's recommended to put down a good amount of mulch - but not right up against the crowns, when I've planted shrubs or perennials late in the fall, to help to prevent heaving. The mulch helps moderate the soil temperature from wide swings - while the new roots are growing into the new surroundings. For example, to prevent the temperatures of the new soil & root ball from warming too quickly on the soil's surface, or when the sides of the pots are warmed on one side, when the morning sun comes up, while the soil beneath the newly potted shrub might still be quite a bit colder, holding the nighttime temperatures - even when not in freezing temperatures.
So the mulch will help keep the temperature of the soil in the pot fairly even in winter, & evenly cooler when those early spring days suddenly heat up. Once the roots can anchor the shrubs better, there's less chance of heaving or vulnerability to sudden temperature swings.
Love seeing gardening projects go on year 'round, & I'm mad about seeing greenhouses in winter. I hope you'll continue to take us there to watch things grow & new plants come in. That was cool to see the bulbs growing already! Would love to watch them growing inch by inch & coming into bloom. I won't see mine for months yet.
It's great how you & DH work so well together. It's what I'd hoped my husband would be like when we bought our house - but he wouldn't help, which severely limited what I could do quickly. Your son is so handsome, good natured & smart! What a sweet age one is - & he looks like he's been walking for a while. They change so fast! .
Date: 2022-07-16
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Bree
I really need your help answering a question! I have a lime light hydrangea that got left sitting in its cheapy thin selling container for several years and rooted into the ground right through the holes in the pot and is growing beautifully however it has outgrown its spot and needs to be transplanted. How can I do this best to not damage the plant? It is in a 2 gallon pot and rooted completely into the ground! It is about 6 feet tall! It is my favorite bush and I dont want it to get damaged! Thoughts?
Thank you so much for any help you can offer I absolutely love watching your videos Thank you for all your hard work! You are my garden hero LOL your gardens are absolutely stunning!
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I really need your help answering a question! I have a lime light hydrangea that got left sitting in its cheapy thin selling container for several years and rooted into the ground right through the holes in the pot and is growing beautifully however it has outgrown its spot and needs to be transplanted. How can I do this best to not damage the plant? It is in a 2 gallon pot and rooted completely into the ground! It is about 6 feet tall! It is my favorite bush and I dont want it to get damaged! Thoughts?
Thank you so much for any help you can offer I absolutely love watching your videos Thank you for all your hard work! You are my garden hero LOL your gardens are absolutely stunning!
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Dawn
You are so fun to watch. I look forward to your new videos. You have inspired me. We just moved to Redmond, Oregon and came from 18 acres to a very small backyard and I am having to be creative to make it look beautiful. The yard had pavers and gravel and now working on putting in sod and a small flower garden. No room for much, so you inspire me on your plantings and am going to try and make it beautiful. Thank you for your videos. Would love to visit your parents nursery if I am ever over in that direction.
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You are so fun to watch. I look forward to your new videos. You have inspired me. We just moved to Redmond, Oregon and came from 18 acres to a very small backyard and I am having to be creative to make it look beautiful. The yard had pavers and gravel and now working on putting in sod and a small flower garden. No room for much, so you inspire me on your plantings and am going to try and make it beautiful. Thank you for your videos. Would love to visit your parents nursery if I am ever over in that direction.
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Sherri
Oh my goodness! Aaron made me laugh! Here in Texas we are suppose to get up to 78 degrees this week. That means the plants will get confused and start popping out only to get slapped by a cold front that will burn the early blooms. But I will take advantage of that warm weather to do a mid-winter clean up
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Oh my goodness! Aaron made me laugh! Here in Texas we are suppose to get up to 78 degrees this week. That means the plants will get confused and start popping out only to get slapped by a cold front that will burn the early blooms. But I will take advantage of that warm weather to do a mid-winter clean up
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evaporation
Hi, I love all your ideas! I do have a question about those Northwind lion chairs. Where would I purchase them? I envy the ability of your access to your familys store! I cannot wait for your spring plans for the many ideas for your landscaping. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I love all your ideas! I do have a question about those Northwind lion chairs. Where would I purchase them? I envy the ability of your access to your familys store! I cannot wait for your spring plans for the many ideas for your landscaping. Thanks in advance.
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Paula
We just bought a little patch of property after renting forever. We can't wait for the lease to be up to be getting onto our property and planting! Thank you for videos. I just watched the rose and hydrangea videos. It will help make a decision what to plant down here.
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We just bought a little patch of property after renting forever. We can't wait for the lease to be up to be getting onto our property and planting! Thank you for videos. I just watched the rose and hydrangea videos. It will help make a decision what to plant down here.
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Charisma
Every video you and Aaron made, along with a few of Benjamins are fun and inspiring to us. We would love to see your gardening updates as well as a few garden tour every month? Do I sound demanding? I definitely love all your videos. theres no too long video for me!
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Every video you and Aaron made, along with a few of Benjamins are fun and inspiring to us. We would love to see your gardening updates as well as a few garden tour every month? Do I sound demanding? I definitely love all your videos. theres no too long video for me!
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Barbara
Great video as always. I remember when I was the age you and Aaron are and how much energy I had back then. I wish it could be bottled! LOL. I think for you that now is the best time to do the physical and more difficult work. Then later it'll be mostly maintenance.
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Great video as always. I remember when I was the age you and Aaron are and how much energy I had back then. I wish it could be bottled! LOL. I think for you that now is the best time to do the physical and more difficult work. Then later it'll be mostly maintenance.
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Marilyn
Whats nuts to me is you make me itch to play in the dirt and here in Western NY that wont happen for a while! Lol
I live in a rental and have yet to do the gardens because I wanted to see what was already here. So Im really itchy now! Thanks Laura!
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Whats nuts to me is you make me itch to play in the dirt and here in Western NY that wont happen for a while! Lol
I live in a rental and have yet to do the gardens because I wanted to see what was already here. So Im really itchy now! Thanks Laura!
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Margie
Laura, loved your newest video on gumdrop plantings. So glad you received calmer weather. We on the other hand are to receive 70 to 75 mile an hour winds this evening, which we never get. will let you know how we fare. zone 7. Margie
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Laura, loved your newest video on gumdrop plantings. So glad you received calmer weather. We on the other hand are to receive 70 to 75 mile an hour winds this evening, which we never get. will let you know how we fare. zone 7. Margie
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