Planting Boxwoods & Bare Root Astilbe, Edging Garden Borders, Hellebore Tour
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Date: 2025-03-22
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thisiscarolyn7670
I find the best way to relax and enjoy my garden is to make a list once a month or so of all the things that need to be done and work an hour or two every day on my list, but then just to forget about the to do list and take a leisurely stroll around admiring whatever is blooming and if I find a particularly pleasing vista, to just sit and enjoy it for awhile. Also, my watch nags me every hour to get up and walk 250 steps for that hour, and no matter what I am doing, I will stop and stroll through the garden to get my steps in.
At age 73, I am working on reducing maintenance tasks because I just don't have the energy to keep up with them any more. For instance, this past winter we removed 5 huge roses that were riddled with blackspot that I was tired of fighting and 6 grape vines that were here when we bought our place with grapes we didn't like and never bothered harvesting. That's days worth of pruning efforts that we won't have to put in next season. I'm replacing the roses with low maintenance perennials like salvia that can just be quickly hacked down.
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I find the best way to relax and enjoy my garden is to make a list once a month or so of all the things that need to be done and work an hour or two every day on my list, but then just to forget about the to do list and take a leisurely stroll around admiring whatever is blooming and if I find a particularly pleasing vista, to just sit and enjoy it for awhile. Also, my watch nags me every hour to get up and walk 250 steps for that hour, and no matter what I am doing, I will stop and stroll through the garden to get my steps in.
At age 73, I am working on reducing maintenance tasks because I just don't have the energy to keep up with them any more. For instance, this past winter we removed 5 huge roses that were riddled with blackspot that I was tired of fighting and 6 grape vines that were here when we bought our place with grapes we didn't like and never bothered harvesting. That's days worth of pruning efforts that we won't have to put in next season. I'm replacing the roses with low maintenance perennials like salvia that can just be quickly hacked down.
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dawnmitzner5222
I find that when I go out in the garden with the intention of puttering, I come in the house at the end of the day feeling very relaxed. When I don’t garden with a to do list or time frames, I just kind of forget myself and my worries. I end up accomplishing things, but in a much more relaxed fashion. I actually think it’s what drew me to my love of gardening in the first place. It is in the enjoyment of the puttering and tending to beautiful, living plants and listening to the birds where peace and contentment live.
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I find that when I go out in the garden with the intention of puttering, I come in the house at the end of the day feeling very relaxed. When I don’t garden with a to do list or time frames, I just kind of forget myself and my worries. I end up accomplishing things, but in a much more relaxed fashion. I actually think it’s what drew me to my love of gardening in the first place. It is in the enjoyment of the puttering and tending to beautiful, living plants and listening to the birds where peace and contentment live.
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northlawn_flower_farm
Your gardens are going to look especially lovely when those astilbes mature and flourish! I love the featheriness of those lovely plants! I'm glad you are opting for a quieter life in your home and garden. Every year, I add more perennials that fit into my gardening themes and color palette. They will be the foundation stones of my flower beds with my favorite annuals tucked in around them. I think it will simplify my life and make gardening more sustainable (Suzi G from Picket Fence Gardens.
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Your gardens are going to look especially lovely when those astilbes mature and flourish! I love the featheriness of those lovely plants! I'm glad you are opting for a quieter life in your home and garden. Every year, I add more perennials that fit into my gardening themes and color palette. They will be the foundation stones of my flower beds with my favorite annuals tucked in around them. I think it will simplify my life and make gardening more sustainable (Suzi G from Picket Fence Gardens.
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BobbieJeanM
My favorite videos are the ones with the sounds of birds and your beautiful fountain, thank you! It is so refreshing to my winter weary heart and soul to see blooming flowers and new plants going in the ground, love it! No suggestions for relaxing since I still haven’t figured it out at 72. But I truly enjoy and find all garden tasks to be mentally relaxing. Physically, not so much at this point in my life which is making me slow down but not really relax.
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My favorite videos are the ones with the sounds of birds and your beautiful fountain, thank you! It is so refreshing to my winter weary heart and soul to see blooming flowers and new plants going in the ground, love it! No suggestions for relaxing since I still haven’t figured it out at 72. But I truly enjoy and find all garden tasks to be mentally relaxing. Physically, not so much at this point in my life which is making me slow down but not really relax.
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PsychHacks
If you’re husband is turning 48, then he must have robbed the cradle when he married you. I thought you were about 35.
As for relaxing in the garden, you have to schedule your work and downtime. Psychologically, that will give youpermission to relax when the time comes. As you say, you could work 24/7 on it, and so if you don’t intentionally put that downtime on your schedule, then you’ll never feel that you’re allowed to have it.
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If you’re husband is turning 48, then he must have robbed the cradle when he married you. I thought you were about 35.
As for relaxing in the garden, you have to schedule your work and downtime. Psychologically, that will give youpermission to relax when the time comes. As you say, you could work 24/7 on it, and so if you don’t intentionally put that downtime on your schedule, then you’ll never feel that you’re allowed to have it.
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gardensglory1229
Danielle, I think most gardeners have trouble relaxing in the garden. The way I do it at 54 is sit for a few minutes, then get up and do a few minutes of work. That way I’m relaxing and enjoying the garden, but still fulfilling the urge to keep getting stuff done. I love the boxwood. My yard is smaller so I have trouble giving up space for evergreens when I could have flowers. . Deanna gardensglory
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Danielle, I think most gardeners have trouble relaxing in the garden. The way I do it at 54 is sit for a few minutes, then get up and do a few minutes of work. That way I’m relaxing and enjoying the garden, but still fulfilling the urge to keep getting stuff done. I love the boxwood. My yard is smaller so I have trouble giving up space for evergreens when I could have flowers. . Deanna gardensglory
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jennyfisher2289
I'm the same way in my gardens. I have created a very high maintenance landscape. I can work around the clock and still have things that need to be done. I would like to have more of less, but I just can't stop trying new things. I have already started about thirty (at least) different varieties of seeds. I guess, I'm still trying to find what I super love and want more of and does well n this area.
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I'm the same way in my gardens. I have created a very high maintenance landscape. I can work around the clock and still have things that need to be done. I would like to have more of less, but I just can't stop trying new things. I have already started about thirty (at least) different varieties of seeds. I guess, I'm still trying to find what I super love and want more of and does well n this area.
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cindybohl9593
Your garden is so beautiful Danielle. I am 71 and have almost an acre! I feel like I can always find stuff to do in my yard too. But old age makes me stop and smell the roses more often! Love those hellebores ( I have about eight in my garden) and those gorgeous urns full of pansies! You just reminded me that I need to edge my beds!
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Your garden is so beautiful Danielle. I am 71 and have almost an acre! I feel like I can always find stuff to do in my yard too. But old age makes me stop and smell the roses more often! Love those hellebores ( I have about eight in my garden) and those gorgeous urns full of pansies! You just reminded me that I need to edge my beds!
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mraereed
I can't wait to see your Astilbe! I bought some and planted them into a pot until it's warm enough here. It was a beautiful day in the seventies. I suddenly woke up at midnight and realized I left those plants outside! they may still come back they were only out there for a few hours!
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I can't wait to see your Astilbe! I bought some and planted them into a pot until it's warm enough here. It was a beautiful day in the seventies. I suddenly woke up at midnight and realized I left those plants outside! they may still come back they were only out there for a few hours!
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northlawn_flower_farm
I’m definitely aiming for more shrubs, both evergreen and flowering this year. Also Ground covers and hearty perennials that require less fuss. I want to enjoy the garden more with less stress. I do love the changes throughout the seasons.
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I’m definitely aiming for more shrubs, both evergreen and flowering this year. Also Ground covers and hearty perennials that require less fuss. I want to enjoy the garden more with less stress. I do love the changes throughout the seasons.
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janeclancey8044
You show a very realistic way to gardening, and how to create the garden rooms to enjoy spending time in with family and friends. Thanks for sharing your design ideas and how to balance each space to blend together so naturally and beautiful.
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You show a very realistic way to gardening, and how to create the garden rooms to enjoy spending time in with family and friends. Thanks for sharing your design ideas and how to balance each space to blend together so naturally and beautiful.
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heatherw. 2751
I bought a hellebore yesterday that was super root bound. I remember hearing they don’t like to have their roots disturbed so I barely scratched at them. I really hope I didn’t set myself up for failure with that plant!
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I bought a hellebore yesterday that was super root bound. I remember hearing they don’t like to have their roots disturbed so I barely scratched at them. I really hope I didn’t set myself up for failure with that plant!
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Redbarngardens
Could you please tell me what is the brand of your pot collection, or where you purchased them from. I really love the color. Thank you! Your gardens are looking so beautiful, you can't say enough for a nice clean edge!
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Could you please tell me what is the brand of your pot collection, or where you purchased them from. I really love the color. Thank you! Your gardens are looking so beautiful, you can't say enough for a nice clean edge!
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northlawn_flower_farm
As we age, along with physical abilities, we realize just what you said, to adapt to a new way without totally giving up what we love to do. Its our growth that has made us realize this. your garden.
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As we age, along with physical abilities, we realize just what you said, to adapt to a new way without totally giving up what we love to do. Its our growth that has made us realize this. your garden.
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lindaga820
I agree a clean edge makes all the difference. Enjoyed hearing the water fountain and the birds in the background. Your gardens are waking up beautifully! Love your hellebores.
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I agree a clean edge makes all the difference. Enjoyed hearing the water fountain and the birds in the background. Your gardens are waking up beautifully! Love your hellebores.
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hollyscott7273
I am planning to put in a cottage style garden actually a redesign. I will be giving plants to friends as well as moving things around to make rooms in my yard.
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I am planning to put in a cottage style garden actually a redesign. I will be giving plants to friends as well as moving things around to make rooms in my yard.
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rbrown2746
I just love your garden and your videos. Hellabores are beautiful, I really like the dark ones too. I think I need some Boxwood as well for structure
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I just love your garden and your videos. Hellabores are beautiful, I really like the dark ones too. I think I need some Boxwood as well for structure
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LauraMason-u4y
Hi Danielle! What did u fill your raised beds with I would love to have raised beds, but the initial expense of the raised bed mix stops me.
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Hi Danielle! What did u fill your raised beds with I would love to have raised beds, but the initial expense of the raised bed mix stops me.
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alicehihn3250
Going to beautiful. Was 34 here in Hershey and 30 overnight tonight. My daffodils are only up about 2 inches. So close by colder here.
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Going to beautiful. Was 34 here in Hershey and 30 overnight tonight. My daffodils are only up about 2 inches. So close by colder here.
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melonieroe7310
I really enjoyed hearing the birds and your fountain. Your garden is so beautiful and it inspires me to be more creative in my garden.
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I really enjoyed hearing the birds and your fountain. Your garden is so beautiful and it inspires me to be more creative in my garden.
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