Maintaining Our Garden, Planting Hydrangeas and How to Clean a Fountain || Grow For Me 5b

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Maintaining Our Garden, Planting Hydrangeas and How to Clean a Fountain || Grow For Me 5b

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Күн бұрын

With our first Garden Conservancy Open Days Tour coming in a week, we took a day to do all of the maintenance necessary to get the garden in tip top shape. What started out as a day of chores became a day of three trips to the garden center to add beautiful annuals and three stunning hydrangeas!
We got a lot accomplished and we are very excited to welcome our first tour guests!

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@andreamastrangelo1065 Жыл бұрын

2023 summer of hydrangeas! Yes!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

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@mwillis7791 5 ай бұрын

I would love to be part of a garden tour one day. I have a LONG way to go before that were to ever happen but maybe one day! Your garden deserves to be on any garden tour. What lucky people to walk through your space❤

@growformegardening 5 ай бұрын

That is very nice of you to say. We did an open days tour last year and really enjoyed it. This year should be even better

@derekmorrison4191 2 ай бұрын

Good description of the smell of the deer repellent. Lol

@growformegardening 2 ай бұрын

I know, right?

@deannachurch1103 Жыл бұрын

Try overwintering your Geraniums, using the paperbag method works great 😊 your garden is beautiful ❤

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I think I might give this a shot. I really need to figure out a way to have a root cellar.

@GardeningSpirit Жыл бұрын

"It smells like a porta potty, at a music festival on a really hot day that's been out there for about 7 months!" I'm dying!! 🤣 What a great description! 😂

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

It’s sooooooo gross!! Hahahah. 🤢🤢🤢🤢

@gardeneroncarriagehill Жыл бұрын

Haha it smells exactly like that and yet I jumped off my couch to spray my hollyhock seedlings that are about to bloom 😂😂

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

There has to be something better. We read something about stringing fishing line around to make an invisible fence that scares the deer.

@kmagslove3983 Жыл бұрын

First, your gardens are stunning. Second, that leafblower tip for the fountain was clutch! Third, YES to all the garden centers. 3 in a day is awesome. Lastly, the deer repellent smell...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂....im deceased! Hilarious. And...accurate. 😂

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed, we are having so much fun!

@violaqueen2234 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, just found your channel, and I’m enjoying it very much. You mentioned quince, and I have 3, which gets full sun and they’re doing extremely well. Also, the quince fruit makes an excellent jelly. Enjoy!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I think the quince we have is sterile. No fruits for us!!

@nwilliams2697 Жыл бұрын

Great tip for emptying the fountain with the leaf blower. Thank you!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Not only is it effective it’s a whole lot of fun

@TrowelandError Жыл бұрын

"Surprise, we're in the garden center!" Is so relatable! 😂 things are looking amazing, can't wait to hear how your tour goes!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊.

@piagronberg577 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos where you bring us along for your gardening chores 🌿🌸 Everything looks amazing, thanks for sharing! 🤩🇸🇪

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@beybslifeintheus494 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful gardening

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting

@grisespino5342 7 ай бұрын

Binge watching your videos 😄. Try Swallowtail Seeds for geranium seeds.

@growformegardening 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@debsmith8102 Жыл бұрын

I just love how you two get along! I’ve been with my husband 50 years and I’m ready to tear his hair out! You two are perfect together ❤

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We try!

@malindamiller845 7 ай бұрын

Just going back thru some of your older videos so this question may have been answered. I get geraniums seeds from Swallowtail and have had great luck with them. I picked this video bc I love your fountain, I hoping to add one this year. I was hoping you’d mention where it is from. As always love your videos❤

@growformegardening 7 ай бұрын

We have the Caterina Fountain from Campania International

@pamelapilato Жыл бұрын

How awesome that your gardens are on the tour! Everything looks perfect. Was it you Eric or was it Christopher who showed us how to clean up our hydrangeas? Mine are just like yours and in need of some pruning and now I know the proper way to do it. Thank you. And again I need to say what beautiful gardens you have in your yard. Blessings! ❤

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Eric is in charge of the hydrangeas! He really does a lot of the pruning work.

@pamelapilato Жыл бұрын

@@growformegardening Thanks!! 👍

@alldayidreamaboutplants Жыл бұрын

I love how that spiraled and ended with three new hydrangeas! And the rabbit statue is ironic 😂 I need an edging tutorial 🙏🏼

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not that little bunny statue was in my grandmother's yard my entire life. So it's a little piece of my childhood...even though bunnies are evil. There's not too much more to my edging technique than that. Halfmoon edger to sculpt the line, loop hoe (or climbing on my hands and knees) to get the grass roots and weeds, electric edger or weedwacker to get the grass hanging over the edge, and then the rake to smoooooooooth it out!

@dianetemple4243 Жыл бұрын

Guys...your garden is simply lovely! I'm sure those attending the garden tour will love it!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@debrablodgett6172 Жыл бұрын

Great garden maintenance tips! Excited to hear how your garden tour went!

@voramai6286 Жыл бұрын

Porta Potties are my nighmare 😅 Love watching you two plant! Please post a video everyday! You've become one of my top garden channel to endulge in ❤

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@monicarodas6610 6 ай бұрын

Can we please be best friends?? I love love love your garden and your videos. I'm learning a lot. I live in Minnesota, and I am also an avid gardener. Keep them coming!

@growformegardening 6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you are learning along with us!

@109linbert Жыл бұрын

I agree with the sharp fresh look of edging and weeding

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Makes such a difference!

@sheliafears591 Жыл бұрын

How exciting that your garden is going to be on display! 👏🏽 Good job

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@ChicagoGardener Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to hear how the garden tour goes! Everything looks fabulous.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@Nicole-ge4vg Жыл бұрын

I loved this video! So fun to see a couple how to's and just come along for the tidy up! I hope you do a video about the tour!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@pambonesteel3775 Жыл бұрын

Okay, I’ve got to ask. . . .George’s in Latham? I am also an Upstate, NY resident, Saratoga Region, but grew up in Colonie. I was so happy to have found your channel. Finally, someone so close to home!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Yes!! We are just north of the twins. George's has annuals for $2!!! It's a great time to experiment with things you might have avoided at full price. Plus their donuts, honestly they rival Indian Ladder.

@johns.9764 Жыл бұрын

You guys have a splendid garden. Thanks for sharing it. A question - I deal with deer eating my plants. I know you have the large berm fronting the stream at the back of your property and all of those beautiful plantings along the back, but why not connect the two side fences with a fence along the back? I’m sure you’ve actively decided not to erect a fence along the back, but I just wonder why. You seem so cavalier in dealing with the plant losses. I guess I’m looking for a reason not to surround my property with a fence - I know it’s a tremendous cost for PVC fencing. The neighbors would certainly think me unfriendly, but it would be so much better for my head not to have to deal with the disappointment of browsed plants - daylilies especially when they take out any hope of bloom from an entire bed from just one feeding. I so enjoy your videos, thanks.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Honestly it was half the view and half the cost that kept us from doing the back fence. Yes the deer are bad but we are just taking things in stride. We will try some different sprays and be sure to plant things the deer aren’t fans of.

@heidisider577 Жыл бұрын

That spray truly is disgusting, BUT you don't need much for it to train the critters to stay away and the next day the smell is gone. It even continues to work after a rain storm. A miracle in my gardening world! Continue to use it periodically each year & the animals will avoid your garden in the future. Best wishes on Sunday!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. We will keep using it periodically…with gloves on. Eric got it on his fingers!! Hahaha

@heidisider577 Жыл бұрын

@@growformegardening 😱😷😂

@richbishop7896 Жыл бұрын

I love my geraniums and save them every year. I just pot them up, cut back and keep in my sunny dining room window. I know when you have an open garden you buy and do those extra special things. Everything is looking great guys.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I wish we had a place to overwinter them. We can’t put them inside because the cats would have a field day.

@beckyk2581 Жыл бұрын

You can dig them up, shake off the dirt from the roots, and put them in a big cardboard box or paper bags in a cool, dry location (I overwinter them in my basement). They will leaf out in the spring when you plant them. I have done this for years!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

The same way as dahlias? I had no idea! I’m going to try it!!

@RedzJackz Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on managing clean garden bed edges

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I think we will put together something that isn't in fast forward in the next few weeks!

@adamgulley5721 Жыл бұрын

I love your guys' videos. Thank you so much for sharing your lives and your garden. Can't wait to see what's next. May I suggest you do a video in the winter on how you decorate for Christmas. I'm a Christmas nut. Thanks again for sharing 😊

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m sure we will come up with something/! Thanks!

@PatriciaAShelton-no6cq Жыл бұрын

Everything looks beautiful. Great job.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mercury_rising Жыл бұрын

Stunning edges! I have Tuff Stuff and love it! 😊

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@micheleblumenstock6986 Жыл бұрын

So nice! Thanks for all the tips!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bethjohnson8234 Жыл бұрын

Love your garden, everything looks so pretty

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@aniagornicz7887 Жыл бұрын

I love your garden . Beautiful and so inspiring that I am thinking about some changes in my garden. One question-are you throwing away your Salvias or replanting them in a new spot .

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

These salvia have had two seasons to earn their spot. Unfortunately they don’t have a nice second flush and had to go. We are finding ourselves moving more toward shrubs.

@dutchhillhome158 Жыл бұрын

So glad you started this channel! Your garden is beautiful! BTW- I am excited to grow some geraniums from seed as well. Laura from Garden Answer grew a couple of really pretty pink varieties this year that I can't wait to try. Have a great tour!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It seems like there aren’t a ton of varieties for seed growing. These particular ones we planted are geared toward garden centers only.

@felicitywhite7190 Жыл бұрын

I love that the two of you have this shared hobby. Did you both naturally gravitate to gardening, or did one of you drag the other into it? Any tips for getting my husband to love gardening with me appreciated. ;)

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

We both came to it at the same time I think. When you build a house they really leave you with a big empty space. It has take a long time to make it something special. My suggestion….tools. Ego and Ryobi have awesome battery powered tools. Every time we have invested in something it’s like a new toy!

@heatherk2693 Жыл бұрын

I echo a few comments for edging video please! What battery edger do you use? I think you will like the sunpatiens. They are one of my favorites. They don’t get pests and don’t require fertilizer. Actually my sunpatiens in pots tend to get a few Japanese beetles but the ones in the ground do not.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

The edger is by Ego. It’s battery powered. We will have to come up with a way to do a more in depth explanation of how I maintain the lines.

@109linbert Жыл бұрын

George’s in Latham? One of my favorite places to wander 😊

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! That bakery is amazing.

@lajoyceneafus3021 Жыл бұрын

Hello Guys!! I love your videos. I am so glad I found your channel. Could you share information on your edger? My hubby cannot locate the proper one.

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

My edger is the Ego Power one. It's battery operated and not very heavy. I use it on the lower power setting otherwise it runs away from me and wrecks the lawn!!!

@lajoyceneafus3021 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the assistance.

@kasdmb Жыл бұрын

What is the fiskars rake thing called that you use for cleaning up bed edges?

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I believe it just called a shrub rake. They have a small one and a big one (that i ran out to buy)

@Lealelan 11 ай бұрын

Ive come back to this video for several things you've shared - great info! Thx. Question did you put your fountain on dirt (compacted) or did you put it on a stone/some bricks, etc? Im adding a fountain to my front yard soon and so excited. Also you mentioned an app. you've got to turn it on/off? Just ordered the algae control. Love how the plants cover the base of the fountain. It's so pretty!

@growformegardening 11 ай бұрын

Before we placed the base of the fountain Eric level the soil and placed a 12” square paver block. We know it might settled but we have those little shims to keep it level.

@Lealelan 11 ай бұрын

@@growformegardening Thank you so much!

@karenschrantz2307 Жыл бұрын

Love the new additions! Those purple hucheras and dark sedum really stand out in the beginning of the video. Do you know variety? Thanks!

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Yes! The sedum is called Strawberry Milkshake. It was a very late addition last fall…I think they were $2, haha! The heuchera is called Dressed Up Evening Gown.

@staceyallard2692 Жыл бұрын

Over winter them! (Your geraniums) In paper bags! It works.! Check the KZfaq garden channel ‘ Jes ‘ she did it last year and it worked! 😊♥️

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Good tip!!!

@Peoniesandpinks Жыл бұрын

Is that the dramm wand? Did you get a different nozzle head?

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

It is! They have different nozzles, the one Eric used has a bunch of spray modes. Usually for watering we switch to the softer nozzle

@OlenaPrytula Жыл бұрын

Could you show us the instruments you used for edging?

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

Of course. My halfmoon edger is from Gardener's Supply. The loop hoe you can search on home depot for. It can also be called a scuffle hoe. The edger is by Ego Power. The rake is from Fiskars!

@blancadejesus9464 Жыл бұрын

That is right 😅 Who can blame you for buying beautiful hydrangeas 😂😂😂?

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

More more more!!!

@blancadejesus9464 Жыл бұрын

@@growformegardening 🤣🤣🤣 totally 👍

@voramai6286 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the electric edger? Thank you

@growformegardening Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a link…but if you look on the lowes website it’s the only Ego brand edger!

@voramai6286 Жыл бұрын

@@growformegardening thank you so much. I am at Lowe's everyday lol will look for it :)