I take a 5 gallon lowes bucket and drill two small holes a inch from the bottom an inch apart. Then I put next to newly planted tree or shrub fill with water and plant is watered slowly. Reposition bucket fill again and your plant gets 10 gallons of water.

Here's a tip, by using a long handled nozzle thenvyou can get to the root area so much easier and don't have to bend over. Of course, it is really personal preference.

When my uncle puts his plants in the greenhouse for the winter, he puts small Christmas trees in the hole were the plant was. End of November he will put Christmas lights on the trees

When you’re watering, please remember that water in bird baths - particularly in the summer - should be changed every day, especially during the inevitable heat waves. Not only will the birdbath itself get dirty quicker, but the water becomes a breeding ground for all sorts of stuff you don’t growing in your yard. There are lots of good sources online with tips for safely cleaning bird baths. Your bird friends will thank you!

My tip for watering is to use the water that you cook with (after it comes back to room temp) to water outdoor plants instead of dumping it down the sink. The water even has some added nutrients which your plants will appreciate. 🌳🌿🌱🌻

Watering Hack: Whenever I plant, I dig a trough around the plant a couple of inches deep, a couple of inches wide, depending on the size of the plant. This creates a reservoir that will collect the rain or the water from the hose directing it where I want it to be and controlling the water from running off. I then put my compost or mulch over that. Happy Planting... :)

“I don’t let my plants boss me.” Love that Linda! 💚

I have used the metal hoses like you have for several years. Two cautions that I have to add are if you leave it connected to anything at either end, it tends to weld itself on and you can’t disconnect it. As an older person, I have to be careful not to step on it or it rolls out from under my foot and nearly causes me to fall.

Linda, most of us know how to hand water. What we really wanted to know is how your garden is watered by the drip irrigation. How is it laid out throughout the garden and especially the pots? Did you film that? With all the plants you have, it must be quite a complex design and layout. Same thing with all the soil prep and planting. It just appeared to happen overnight, but there surely was a lot of planning and behind the scenes activity for it all to have happened. THAT would have been most helpful.

In Vermont we plant what can fend for itself in wet times and drought! If it can't save itself, don't plant it!🤣

It's getting so I almost center my day around all the business you have going on. The lovely photography from Stewart and your endless ideas on everything is so fun. It seems along with your charisma and intelligence that it's a hard combination to beat. It's such a blessing to others when one finds her meant to be niche which you have certainly accomplished. Thank goodness I found your site. God bless.

I water very deep, probably more than most would say is good. I don't have drip irrigation, but in my larger beds, I do "snake" a drip irrigation hose throughout, which I connect to the faucet when I don't have time to stand and water myself. I also travel in my work, and because I rely on my pet sitting to water pots when I'm gone overnight, I fill watering cans, placing them beside the pots, so she'll know to pour the entire watering can in the pot. If a person isn't a gardener, and they don't know plants, they tend to water too lightly. The watering cans become part of the display, and I'm always glad to have water at hand, whenever I want or need it. 💦 💦 💦

If you want a retractable hose, you can get a HoseLink, which you can attach on a metal pole or a wood pole. You don’t have to attach it to your wall.

Ooooooh, back stairs are really nice, Linda. You have accomplished so much since you moved in. It’s just amazing. 💖😊

Good topic for Linda to discuss…..never throw in the towel. She has a thriving KZfaq etc business in her 60s. It must feel so good to be able grow a business (and love it, presumably) when others are retiring.

I quit planting up smaller pots. I don’t want to have to water frequently. Our water restrictions have been lifted here though. Thankfully. I love that type of nozzle but I switched to the long handled one which works better for me. I’m less mobile than I use to be.The other thing I’ve started doing is putting a smaller sized potted plant into another larger pot with soil. Just for insulation from the heat. It’s been working great.

I purchased a Dramm long reach watering wand that are used at garden centers. It makes watering so much easier especially for hard to reach areas. I’ve enjoyed the metal hose as well for over a year. Happy gardening!!!😊🌷

We've done a lot of how-to watering videos because we have found that is where people really get tripped up...proper watering. And it is something we have a lot of practice at when raising half million flowers every year in our greenhouses, so we love educating others and especially our own greenhouse customers on how to water correctly.

Your ergonomic tips about tools are invaluable. I've never heard anyone tell us about these features. Your wisdom is appreciated by us aging gardeners on here. linda from NE

I'm classically trained in music, so I love most of that genre (Debussy and Robert Schumann are two of my faves), also love Queen, Chicago, Billy Joel, Foreigner, Beetles, Cranberries, Shania Twain, all the Motown ladies (and men too). Favorites in opera are Edda Moser, Jessye Norman, and Editha Gruberova. I'm 48. Grew up listening to Wolfman Jack every Saturday night driving to my Grandmother's off May Ave and NW 37th, so I have a long mental catalog of 50s-70s! 🤣

I got one of those hoses too and LOVE IT! It's been so handy and does not kink , can't say enough good about it...just love it! yeah, we have to conserve water here in Central Texas but let me add and complain that car washes are being built all over our area. Why does some things NOT make sense? I'm a senior but that does not mean that I like to complain I just want things to make sense and fairness to all.

My tip- Dramm one touch watering wand. It is life changing!

Thanks for the recommendation of the stainless steel, no kink, 100 ft., lightweight hose! Amazon delivered mine today and I was amazed at how light, and easy to use this thing is! I’m 74 y.o. and had been struggling/fighting with a very heavy 100 ft. rubber hose, this is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time! Also love your channel and all your garden tips!

Oh my gosh Linda! Your garden gets more beautiful every time I look! I will get mine looking like yours as soon as it gets cooler. I cannot waite. Everyone tells me like they told you that I do not need anymore plants, lol.they cannot see the vision. Know how you felt. I had just begin putting in my shrubs with very few perenals when I got sick. I had 6 surgeries in 7 months . I am now better. Those surgeries were not for the same reason. Then it got 100 degrees so I just keep watering and waiting. Lol. Just living through my friend Linda!!!😊 Keep up doing what you are doing. Your shows are also getting better and better!!

Early morning watering is best in humidity and heat Watering at night encourages blight and mold in some roses and veg like tomatoes❤

I love self seeders they’re free plants which means more flowers! You can never have to many flowers. I see flowers as the earth smiling😊 what a happy feeling. The back porch/steps are gorgeous as I knew they would be. What a great start to a beautiful back yard!,❤️❤️

Praying mantis at 22:48 on pepper bush just above the gold lantana!

This year in Iowa, the only water issue is: Make sure your basement sump pump is working! Plants are fine 👍

I always want your videos to go on and on, so much beauty and great information. I’m an older gardener and appreciate the tips for helping to minimise heavy work but still achieve a gorgeous patch. Thank you for sharing the successful growing of your new garden. It’s just beautiful.

Linda, your garden looks like it’s been there for years! All the plants look incredibly happy and established. It’s hard to believe you moved into The Cottage on the Hill just last Fall!!! 😱

Tips: I keep a bucket in my shower. That water overspray is collected and I use that water for plants.

The back steps are already stunning!!! ❤

My tip: I hand water after the sun goes down and before the sun comes up. I have a very small urban garden.

Oh Linda, that little baby you planted is precious! 😊 I'm in 7b, west TN.

I just noticed you did switch the pineapples from the porch with the urns you had at the top of your steps. They look perfect in their new places! ❤

It really is a different garden every single day. I have been sick, too sick to water and when I went out to water this morning so many things have just grown beyond my imagination.

I would love it if you would do a segment on how to keep your garden alive while on vacation.

I'm growing tomatillo for the first time this year in my vegetable garden. I definitely will put it in a flower pot or in the flower garden in the future for the delicate branches swing in the breeze and produce lovely bundles of love. Growing food and flowers together makes the garden so much more fun.

In North Floridia, sprinkler system starts watering about 3am with 5 zones, 3 times per week. My flower beds are on drip , trees and Limelight Pennical Hydrangeas have dedicated bubblers to each. In the evening, if I notice flowers or shrubs drooping, I water them sparingly at the root ball.

I listen to Motown lots of the time! It makes me work better 😊

I use the long handle Dramm watering wands attached to a Hoselink reel…Linda the steps are fantastic and I can’t wait to see it all dresses up with your pot styling 💚!! Hi Stewart💚!

I use the water from our dehumidifier.

I recently tried a product called hydratein, I used it as a liquid spray on our lawn and a granular in pots. I'm very surprised that it does actually reduce water needs for the lawn and potted plants. Some better than others. It lasts 3 months.

I just ordered that hose and nozzle. Ordered a 25 foot because I use it for my Veranda. Thanks for sharing this with us. I will let you know how I love it like you do…sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with lots of positive thoughts.💦🩵🦋💐👍🏼🙏🏼ps love the back steps! ♥️

I love the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and lots of piano music also!

Linda the new steps in your backyard are gorgeous! I cannot wait to see them when they are finished.

My best watering tip is to use a watering wand to get the water right at the soil. And use a good breaker (the Dramm 400 is best) that'll put out a LOT of water gently. I just replaced an old one with a new Dramm 30" wand with a great thumb valve. So save water by using a shutoff between plants. And water deeply and only as frequently as necessary. Thanks for great videos Linda!

Love the new steps. Love the curve design! 👩🏻‍🌾👍🏼

Love the stairs!!

Thank you for the reminder to fertilize. I will do it tomorrow!

Adding a little lava sand to your flowerpots and garden beds helps retain moisture. I only water my flowerpots every other day, even in 100 degree weather.

Another great video love the back patio steps it’s perfect can’t wait to see the grand reveal.

everything is looking so pretty Linda, You are doing a beautiful job!😊🎉 Thank you for sharing with us!

I live in zone 6B,northeast Ohio,and we haven’t experienced watering restrictions (yet),and I would like to send you all down in those zones who do,my utmost respect. You are a community who come together for a greater good,you work together,for water’s sake! And you all benefit! ❤️

Those steps! ❤ As always, thank you for sharing your gardening wisdom.

Your garden is so beautiful and well maintained. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Love, love, love the steps!!!!!! And I'm definitely planting some Cleome 🎉

Great video and timely!

Great tips on watering! Love the back stairs!❤

LOVE THE STEPS SO FAR! They are going to be beautiful😍

The stairs are amazing. Perfect for pots.

As far as music goes. Some great stations on Pandora are, Bossa Nova radio, Beegie Adair radio, Spanish guitar radio, and New Orleans jazz radio. These are fun to listen to and chill on a hot summer day, with a cocktail 🍸of course!

Wow, love the new steps on the back of the house. ❤

Thanks for the tip love your effort and the garden

Thank you on hose recommendation! I could not get giraffe as had no place in front to hook it to access water and hide it! Wrestling heavy kink hose made supplemental watering a PAIN...many trips with 1 gallon water can! Just ordered metal hose on line! Cant wait! My hubby will be more excited than me because I just never could recoil the beast properly! Yipee! Im waiting on Laura Garden Answer's 2" garden auger for my holes too! You 2 are my saviors!❤❤

I absolutely love the apron jumper. Happy Sunday to you, Stewart and Leah. I’m currently enjoying some cantaloupe from our garden here in south Mississippi. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Wow, the back steps are great ! I have learned so many good gardening tips from you ! Thank you, Linda 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Theses steps are beautiful love them

Thank you for your watering tips Linda. Great advice. Your garden looks beautiful!!

Stevie nicks and Bruce Springsteen that's my favorites! Enjoyed watching Thank you

I have the same hose & absolutely love it! Everything is looking so beautiful Linda & the back steps are amazing!

Yay! the finials and urns have been switched....so classy.🥰

Zone 8-Dave Matthews Band, Diana Ross, David Bowie, The Beatles, U2, Joni Mitchell, H.E.R, Tina Turner, Cuban music and Classicals like Debussy, Tchaikovsky.

Love the back steps

Love the back steps, Linda. With the brick pavers it will certainly make a grand statement in your outdoor gatherings. This was a smart choice on your part combining style & function. For a Water Hack almost anything that serves as a good purpose for the home gardener works. Having an extra-long backyard, I placed PVC pipes hidden along the flower beds and attach the water hose loosely to distribute a small trickle of water to a fruit tree way in the back. This saves steps, and all I have to do is turn on & off at the valve while I water other plants, have a cup of tea or harvest. 3-way valves work great too. 💧💧🚰

The staircase looks amazing!

Wow, the back steps! It took me SEEING the the exotic swirl design to fully understand.

The back steps have a beautiful elegance to them. They remind me a bit of old Hollywood styles. So nice that the rise of the steps is short.

I LOVE everything you have done! What a huge change in such a short time. I have had that hose for 4 years and just love it! The back patio/stairs look phenomenal! Can’t wait to see potted plants and hand rails... ❤️❤️

LOVELY tour, Linda! Thanx for the back stairs spoiler!! Yes, the garden for me is ALL about the pollinators and the hummers!!!

The steps look amazing! It will look stunning with the pots and brick. Great video!

Back steps look great, so much better

Love the tan jumper dress you had on while answering questions. Can you share where you got it please

Yes, an elegant and edible garden, the preying mantis agrees!! 😊 at 21:40. Lol

I got this hose per your suggestion and love it. I than told my friends and 10 of them have now purchased this hose and love it. Thanks Linda ♥️

Absolutely fabulous 🌷🌷👍👍

Love the front flowers, especially the cleome . The back steps are beautiful. What a perfect, fun, whimsical, and gorgeous landscape you have created!

In southern Md, I try to water in the mornings but can do it anytime. I luv the rounded steps in the backyard Miss Scarlett. ❤

I ❤️ my steel hoses, too! I've had mine a few years. I've been watering quite frequently here in Minneapolis. This is about our third year of drought. You'd never know we just had our third-snowiest winter on record. The only good thing is mosquito population is down and inside my non air-conditioned house it's fairly comfortable. I drink a lot of ice water or iced tea. I have some tradescantia plants that self-seeded. One is a different color and I plan to add it to my "Sisters' garden" where the palette is predominantly white, blue/purple and pink. I'm finally getting plants in the ground I purchased back in May. Several looked a bit bedraggled, but with a "haircut" they look almost brand new. That was a nice surprise with my Hummelo betony. I, too, plan to move established plants around to this new/renovated bed. I copied your brick/concrete squares pattern at the public sidewalk. Several people walk past this project with their dogs. One woman commented she hoped I do other fun things so I'm not working all the time. I exclaimed, "THIS IS fun!" In digging up weeds and quackgrass, I came across old bags of mulch that were held down by quackgrass roots. Inside the bags the mulch had turned to powder. I'm going to sprinkle that as a dressing over this bed, then compost, then mulch (what I call icing on the cake). I ran across only 2 worms and a baby one and a toad(!) that had buried itself underground. This soil is dead and needs a shot of life. Linda, you are someone I would love to casually run into out and about. Our common interests, I'm sure, would make us fast friends. The other day, I watched another gardening KZfaqr's video where she showed her daughter-in-law's new home's garden. I knew she had family in my city. Minutes later, at a garden center to get compost, I ran into her DIL and Beth's mom (I also knew her mom from videos posted from a previous MN trip). We bonded over hydrangeas. Gardeners are the best! I was surprised to hear my comment read on this video! Never expected that. I hope you got a kick out of it. Rock on with your bad self, sister. 🤘

I love the porch and steps in the backyard. I had a feeling that you would put pots on them.

Beautiful staircase!

love the wide shot of your home and the eye brow window !!

Two giant thumbs up on the new back steps

I bought the metal hose you recommended…love it! Will reach everywhere in my small yard…I don’t always put it in the shade but I will do better with that!

So glad to catch up. I was thinking oh I’ll go out and pick some fruit off my tree and then noticed the heat. So as I’m watering I was also listening to you mention how important fertilizing plants are. It was perfect timing. And as soon as I finished that I tackled the compost pile- just half of it. It was about 90 degrees so taking a break for the rest of today. Thank you for always offering sound advice!! ❤

The steps look so gracious and once they are softened with plantings they will be marvelous.

We collect the condensation water from our air conditioner drip hose. We get as much as 15 gallons in a day! It’s worth the extra work. 😉☀️

I love the roof of your house. So cool

I really enjoyed this video and its various segments, especially when you start talking about your favorite music. You and I share a love of most of the same music, but I would have to add Carly Simon and James Taylor to my list as well. I am also glad that you were asked about your apron dress because it was absolutely adorable, and I can picture you in a field of flowers wearing that. It was very appropriate that you are practically knee-deep in flowers at the end of the video. I cannot believe how rapidly your garden has matured. It is wonderful to see you sooo happy and in your element.💐

Great video! A little bit of everything. Stairs out back look amazing. From Sag Harbor, New York!