Massive Garden Cleanup, New Container Plants for the Book Nook Pots, Potting Bench Idea
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Date: 2026-09-04
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kimbullett3293
Wow you really accomplished a lot! Thanks for sharing the before and after.
I am a newbie gardener. Started a cut flower garden two summers ago and am hooked. Decided to sell bouquets here in my neighborhood, and I’m so excited! Im in Columbus Ohio zone 6b BTW. I’m soooo struggling with what seeds to buy, how many to plant in my raised beds, how and when to flip beds, and the list goes on. It’s confusing and difficult to keep everything straight isn’t it! Right now I have 25 dahlias but nothing to go with them LOL. My zinnias were planted too far apart so I didn’t get as many blooms as I should have. Now I know to plant them much closer. I do love that I’m learning more and more every day, and that’s thanks to people like you sharing your knowledge and adventures online. Thank you. Any way you would be willing to make a video on cut flower planting combinations I did purchase Saponaria recently because you said it goes well planted with asiatic lilies. Any advice on fillers that last most of the summer It’s embarrassing to admit, but for some reason I cannot keep a cosmo alive!
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Wow you really accomplished a lot! Thanks for sharing the before and after.
I am a newbie gardener. Started a cut flower garden two summers ago and am hooked. Decided to sell bouquets here in my neighborhood, and I’m so excited! Im in Columbus Ohio zone 6b BTW. I’m soooo struggling with what seeds to buy, how many to plant in my raised beds, how and when to flip beds, and the list goes on. It’s confusing and difficult to keep everything straight isn’t it! Right now I have 25 dahlias but nothing to go with them LOL. My zinnias were planted too far apart so I didn’t get as many blooms as I should have. Now I know to plant them much closer. I do love that I’m learning more and more every day, and that’s thanks to people like you sharing your knowledge and adventures online. Thank you. Any way you would be willing to make a video on cut flower planting combinations I did purchase Saponaria recently because you said it goes well planted with asiatic lilies. Any advice on fillers that last most of the summer It’s embarrassing to admit, but for some reason I cannot keep a cosmo alive!
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Unpetitpotager
Gardening is no joke lol it really is hard work and the more you have the more to take care of. Every time I think I want a larger garden I think twice about it. We have a small garden in town and it’s a good size garden still and it keeps me busy. Now if you’re gonna do stones and place of the mulch, you still need to put a weed barrier down because weeds go right through stone believe me I know we have that issue right now and I even put a weed bar down, but I put a thin one down. It just was a crappy quality so you need to invest in a nice thick weed barrier before you put that stone down. Cause you’re still gonna battle weeds even with that it’s not gonna get rid of them. So we’ll have to redo ours as well. Pulling all the gravel back pull up the weed barrier and get a better quality ourselves. But your garden is beautiful despite all that.
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Gardening is no joke lol it really is hard work and the more you have the more to take care of. Every time I think I want a larger garden I think twice about it. We have a small garden in town and it’s a good size garden still and it keeps me busy. Now if you’re gonna do stones and place of the mulch, you still need to put a weed barrier down because weeds go right through stone believe me I know we have that issue right now and I even put a weed bar down, but I put a thin one down. It just was a crappy quality so you need to invest in a nice thick weed barrier before you put that stone down. Cause you’re still gonna battle weeds even with that it’s not gonna get rid of them. So we’ll have to redo ours as well. Pulling all the gravel back pull up the weed barrier and get a better quality ourselves. But your garden is beautiful despite all that.
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northlawn_flower_farm
Thanks for being real and showing us the bad things that happen in gardening. People that don’t garden. don’t realize how much work they are. I have 3/4 of an acre. I am 73 and just can’t keep up with my yard any more. There are areas where I just have to let the weeds do their thing.
. Luckily I live in the country and have woods behind me. ( so no one cares if it looks messy and over grown) Plus in Illinois where I livewe get very little rain in the summer. Here it is the first week in September and we are in a massive heat wave. It was 103 here yesterday! You just can’t be out in that! Your garden ALWAYS looks gorgeous! Despite all the challenges I refuse to give up gardening. I think it’s what keeps me young
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Thanks for being real and showing us the bad things that happen in gardening. People that don’t garden. don’t realize how much work they are. I have 3/4 of an acre. I am 73 and just can’t keep up with my yard any more. There are areas where I just have to let the weeds do their thing.
. Luckily I live in the country and have woods behind me. ( so no one cares if it looks messy and over grown) Plus in Illinois where I livewe get very little rain in the summer. Here it is the first week in September and we are in a massive heat wave. It was 103 here yesterday! You just can’t be out in that! Your garden ALWAYS looks gorgeous! Despite all the challenges I refuse to give up gardening. I think it’s what keeps me young
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ericlion2208
Dear Danielle, you don't need makeup at all. You are very pretty and don't need to hide your face behind sunglasses. I completely understand the stress you feel regarding the garden; I feel the same way when it’s too hot or too wet and I can't get out there. I get the feeling that everything is becoming neglected. But as soon as I can, I just tackle it bit by bitthat has always worked for me so far. Of course, I don't have the pressure of having to present a video every week; in my opinion, that is really hard work (which, as a viewer, you don't see. Your garden is beautiful, and we love you just the way you areotherwise, you wouldn't have so many viewers!
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Dear Danielle, you don't need makeup at all. You are very pretty and don't need to hide your face behind sunglasses. I completely understand the stress you feel regarding the garden; I feel the same way when it’s too hot or too wet and I can't get out there. I get the feeling that everything is becoming neglected. But as soon as I can, I just tackle it bit by bitthat has always worked for me so far. Of course, I don't have the pressure of having to present a video every week; in my opinion, that is really hard work (which, as a viewer, you don't see. Your garden is beautiful, and we love you just the way you areotherwise, you wouldn't have so many viewers!
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juliefurman1978
It ALWAYS seems I have MORE to accomplish and that NEEDS done by the end of August. I normally do all right as I know that cooler September is around the corner and then I can ROCK it. BUT at least this beginning September we are getting 90 degrees with humidity that is UNREAL. I AM old enough that NOPE. I will NOT be out there with that kind of heat and humidity. One hour in the EARLY AM, that is IT. THAT is ALL the gardens are going go get. They will get there, like you just frustrating. I also have probably close to 3/4 acre of flower and vegy gardens.
Best of luck. at least I know i am NOT alone.
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It ALWAYS seems I have MORE to accomplish and that NEEDS done by the end of August. I normally do all right as I know that cooler September is around the corner and then I can ROCK it. BUT at least this beginning September we are getting 90 degrees with humidity that is UNREAL. I AM old enough that NOPE. I will NOT be out there with that kind of heat and humidity. One hour in the EARLY AM, that is IT. THAT is ALL the gardens are going go get. They will get there, like you just frustrating. I also have probably close to 3/4 acre of flower and vegy gardens.
Best of luck. at least I know i am NOT alone.
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NancyDeMere
I have noticed, over the years, that by this time of year, regardless. of all my careful planning, my beds always look pretty tired! Now having just celebrated my 80th birthday, I have been having the same conversation you are having, but on steroids! My property is not as large as yours and not as densely planted, and certainly not as lovely but still too much. I am still doing everything but the major fall and spring clean-up and the mulch spreading and not the mowing. I am afraid I am going to be removing flower beds and adding more turf--UG! But visiting Northlawn (and Grace) is always a true joy.
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I have noticed, over the years, that by this time of year, regardless. of all my careful planning, my beds always look pretty tired! Now having just celebrated my 80th birthday, I have been having the same conversation you are having, but on steroids! My property is not as large as yours and not as densely planted, and certainly not as lovely but still too much. I am still doing everything but the major fall and spring clean-up and the mulch spreading and not the mowing. I am afraid I am going to be removing flower beds and adding more turf--UG! But visiting Northlawn (and Grace) is always a true joy.
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lauragreen4899
Thank you for being so real and showing this side of gardening. We get excited when we are planning new things and building the gardens and gardener bed and we have to be realistic about the future maintenance. So I think it would be awesome for you this winter to walk us through the ideas of how to maybe scale back and keep what's really important, the things you really really love and maybe scale back on some other things or what types of plants need less maintenance Just be realistic about it. Thank you so much for just laying it all out here. So awesome!
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Thank you for being so real and showing this side of gardening. We get excited when we are planning new things and building the gardens and gardener bed and we have to be realistic about the future maintenance. So I think it would be awesome for you this winter to walk us through the ideas of how to maybe scale back and keep what's really important, the things you really really love and maybe scale back on some other things or what types of plants need less maintenance Just be realistic about it. Thank you so much for just laying it all out here. So awesome!
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bethmarkiewicz1610
Well done! I appreciate the raw, honest side of your garden. It does take a ton of work, and it can be discouraging to compare my weed filled yard to all the picture-perfect ones! I'm hoping to have a beautiful yard that still looks good even when neglected Do take help where you can. It will help preserve your body and sanity so that you can do what you love for as long as possible! And just in case no one else says it, you're so beautiful you don't need any makeup or styling. You're perfectly made! Now go get some Ben and Jerry's!
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Well done! I appreciate the raw, honest side of your garden. It does take a ton of work, and it can be discouraging to compare my weed filled yard to all the picture-perfect ones! I'm hoping to have a beautiful yard that still looks good even when neglected Do take help where you can. It will help preserve your body and sanity so that you can do what you love for as long as possible! And just in case no one else says it, you're so beautiful you don't need any makeup or styling. You're perfectly made! Now go get some Ben and Jerry's!
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Belwynne
Honestly, you are speaking to your audience! We are all, I bet, feeling the drain. I am in the midst of a 5 year project to transition all of my gardening spaces to MUCH lower maintenance plantings. I just turned 70 and want to age in place. I have 5 acres including what I find to be a very high maintenance pollinator habitat. It’s a real thing. That’s not an option for you, but I bet I am not the only one who would like your advice on low/lower maintenance bed design. I feel you!
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Honestly, you are speaking to your audience! We are all, I bet, feeling the drain. I am in the midst of a 5 year project to transition all of my gardening spaces to MUCH lower maintenance plantings. I just turned 70 and want to age in place. I have 5 acres including what I find to be a very high maintenance pollinator habitat. It’s a real thing. That’s not an option for you, but I bet I am not the only one who would like your advice on low/lower maintenance bed design. I feel you!
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sandil6241
Danielle you let us all know the ups and downs of being a gardener, so thank you for being honest. It’s a labor of love for sure. Surprised how much was needed in your gardens for maintenance today.
But, you nailed it. Gracie always a great companion to lift spirits anytime.
Yes to potting table for sure. Loved the white containers. White is magical in my opinion.
Have a great Labor Day weekend with your family. Sandi
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Danielle you let us all know the ups and downs of being a gardener, so thank you for being honest. It’s a labor of love for sure. Surprised how much was needed in your gardens for maintenance today.
But, you nailed it. Gracie always a great companion to lift spirits anytime.
Yes to potting table for sure. Loved the white containers. White is magical in my opinion.
Have a great Labor Day weekend with your family. Sandi
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ACozziGarden
As someone who has a two acre property and built a garden that is now too much for me to maintain I completely understand what you are dealing with!
We have reworked the budget to allow us to hire some part-time help but we are also in the process of renovating large sections of our garden with an emphasis on easier maintenance, natives and hardscaped paths.
I so appreciate your transparency and the inspiration you always share!
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As someone who has a two acre property and built a garden that is now too much for me to maintain I completely understand what you are dealing with!
We have reworked the budget to allow us to hire some part-time help but we are also in the process of renovating large sections of our garden with an emphasis on easier maintenance, natives and hardscaped paths.
I so appreciate your transparency and the inspiration you always share!
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Tracy-tm9ew
Bless your heart Danielle! I feel it so much. I have grasses coming up everywhere and find random gigantic weeds. The pokeweed must grow 5 feet per day! Mulberry nightmare too. Now it's 95 every day this week with mosquitoes in overdrive. Loved the miraculous edging transformation. It is overwhelming and you inspired us to tackle a little at a time. Go enjoy your family while tackling all your other responsibilities.
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Bless your heart Danielle! I feel it so much. I have grasses coming up everywhere and find random gigantic weeds. The pokeweed must grow 5 feet per day! Mulberry nightmare too. Now it's 95 every day this week with mosquitoes in overdrive. Loved the miraculous edging transformation. It is overwhelming and you inspired us to tackle a little at a time. Go enjoy your family while tackling all your other responsibilities.
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donnasgarden6495
The Book Nook area looks great, I love the all white color scheme especially with all of your pretty pots. It's OK to as for help! I know it's not easy (I don't like it either, but you may need more help as you get older, trust me! You might as well get in the habit now. Also, you may think your garden looks awful, but compared to my zone 10b SoCal garden after a heat wave, it looks very lush as beautiful to me!
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The Book Nook area looks great, I love the all white color scheme especially with all of your pretty pots. It's OK to as for help! I know it's not easy (I don't like it either, but you may need more help as you get older, trust me! You might as well get in the habit now. Also, you may think your garden looks awful, but compared to my zone 10b SoCal garden after a heat wave, it looks very lush as beautiful to me!
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Bandaid17
Same here Last year I lost the whole season to a naughty voracious groundhog. So I should be grateful. Battling Japanese stilt grass and burning weed winding their ways around my beautiful hydrangeas and rudbeckias. Ugh! But I will carry on. At 73 I don’t know how I can keep up anymore. I think I’m gaining a new appreciation for hardscaping. Good idea looking for help so you can concentrate on the fun stuff!
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Same here Last year I lost the whole season to a naughty voracious groundhog. So I should be grateful. Battling Japanese stilt grass and burning weed winding their ways around my beautiful hydrangeas and rudbeckias. Ugh! But I will carry on. At 73 I don’t know how I can keep up anymore. I think I’m gaining a new appreciation for hardscaping. Good idea looking for help so you can concentrate on the fun stuff!
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MicheleLHarvey
Aww. Danielle, feeling full sympathy here. Yes. A garden can be overwhelming. It's simply part of taking care of anything (house, family, pets, yourself & garden too) I try not to look at all at once & just try to start with one small thing that's easily to do (like edging 1st) rewarding myself by finishing it, then moving on. Can't help wallowing a bit sometimes. No worries. Just human, like the rest of us.
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Aww. Danielle, feeling full sympathy here. Yes. A garden can be overwhelming. It's simply part of taking care of anything (house, family, pets, yourself & garden too) I try not to look at all at once & just try to start with one small thing that's easily to do (like edging 1st) rewarding myself by finishing it, then moving on. Can't help wallowing a bit sometimes. No worries. Just human, like the rest of us.
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MartinHouseFlowers
I feel the same! My raised beds are also a mess, plus it’s been humid and in the 90’s. So I’m only tackling 1 bed a day. Also I’m covered in mosquitoe bites trying to garden during evenings and early mornings with the heat! Thanks for venting with us! I do recommend laying cardboard, fabric & gravel between the raised beds. It took 3 years for the weeds to come through and it’s so manageable!
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I feel the same! My raised beds are also a mess, plus it’s been humid and in the 90’s. So I’m only tackling 1 bed a day. Also I’m covered in mosquitoe bites trying to garden during evenings and early mornings with the heat! Thanks for venting with us! I do recommend laying cardboard, fabric & gravel between the raised beds. It took 3 years for the weeds to come through and it’s so manageable!
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barbaramccann7944
North west Michigan, zone 5/6. Then August air feels different and that’s when I start planning what needs to get moved, ripped out and dumped, or totally redesigned. By September I’m hoping the neighbors and passerby think I’m crazy, noting what’s coming and going from my yard. Currently deciding if I should dig and transplant a Pinky Winky hydrangea now or wait until May.
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North west Michigan, zone 5/6. Then August air feels different and that’s when I start planning what needs to get moved, ripped out and dumped, or totally redesigned. By September I’m hoping the neighbors and passerby think I’m crazy, noting what’s coming and going from my yard. Currently deciding if I should dig and transplant a Pinky Winky hydrangea now or wait until May.
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lisabradley3737
Thanks for sharing Danielle! Your work in progress is always so inspiring! I am making raised beds for bulbs and flowers for spring. Would you please advise about soil that I should/could start in my beds I put cardboard layers down first, then some branches and fill with potting soil. But I would appreciate advise on the best way and cost savings, and still good for my flowers.
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Thanks for sharing Danielle! Your work in progress is always so inspiring! I am making raised beds for bulbs and flowers for spring. Would you please advise about soil that I should/could start in my beds I put cardboard layers down first, then some branches and fill with potting soil. But I would appreciate advise on the best way and cost savings, and still good for my flowers.
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jcking6785
I love that you are so real when accessing your garden. But I also believe that you would tell us to give ourselves some grace if we were feeling this overwhelmed. You have fed your soul and ours by visiting lovely gardens and sharing those journeys with us. I think gardens (weeds in particular) know when we aren’t tending them daily and they just explode when we’re not looking.
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I love that you are so real when accessing your garden. But I also believe that you would tell us to give ourselves some grace if we were feeling this overwhelmed. You have fed your soul and ours by visiting lovely gardens and sharing those journeys with us. I think gardens (weeds in particular) know when we aren’t tending them daily and they just explode when we’re not looking.
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janereel1903
LOVE Grace in her chair relaxing! The one thing that is different about your garden is that you're a flower farmer and need to have blooms to sell in the flower stand. Unlike my home garden where I may want all season bloom, but it's not for the goal of selling them. I see that as an additional stressor that I don't have. Your talent at creating bouquets is wonderful.
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LOVE Grace in her chair relaxing! The one thing that is different about your garden is that you're a flower farmer and need to have blooms to sell in the flower stand. Unlike my home garden where I may want all season bloom, but it's not for the goal of selling them. I see that as an additional stressor that I don't have. Your talent at creating bouquets is wonderful.
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