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@JessicaLisle 4 күн бұрын
I'm in Austin and I have a huge Sunflower volunteer that has grown in the middle of my purple Salvia too! 😅 I love your channel and your garden. Thank you for sharing!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 3 күн бұрын
Hey Austin! Always good to see a fellow central Texan in the comment thread! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour and channel. I’m such a “tidy” gardener (every plant in its place) that sometimes I forget the charm volunteer wildflowers bring. I’m learning to let plants tell you where they want to be. These volunteer sunflowers have brought me such unexpected joy🌻
@ellev5092 5 күн бұрын
Hi, I love your video and the highlighted parts as you're building the shade structure. Just wondering if you're still using the structure in your garden? I'm curious to know if it's held up. Thank you!!!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 5 күн бұрын
So glad the video was a help! The canopy is still going strong! I’ll be setting it up in about a week to use through august.
@ellev5092 4 күн бұрын
@@theplantninja-texasgardener Awesome, thank you so much for the update! Looking forward to more videos!!! 😊
@Spiderplant461 9 күн бұрын
Re you going to addd more plants everywhere to cover the soil
@theplantninja-texasgardener 8 күн бұрын
As many as I can😬
@marchellecreative 11 күн бұрын
I am also in zone 8b. I am in Georgetown, TX. Do you have any luck with hydrangeas?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 11 күн бұрын
I haven’t tried any in a long while. I last grew them when I lived in Missouri and they were so lovely. They were in full shade though. Eventually I’m going to landscape the northside of my house and hydrangeas are on my list.
@Firehose69 14 күн бұрын
Can I get a one on one personal tour of your garden?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 13 күн бұрын
You just let me know when🙌
@Firehose69 14 күн бұрын
Natalie, you are such a sunshine 🌞 😊of healthy gardening 👩🌾 knowledge. I’m infatuated 😍 🥰 ❤ with your Garden 🪴.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 13 күн бұрын
Thanks Will!
@wendy5006 19 күн бұрын
I'm new here and visiting based on a recommendation. I'm in Houston 9b now. Weather has been very unusual the last 2-3 years with 16 degree days, extreme heat and drought last summer and now crazy hail which is rare for my area between Houston and Galveston. Even here that wind driven rain/hail shredded up leaves, especially on my roses. So shocked to see what's happened to your greenhouse, I can imagine how disappointing that must be. One question, you mentioned spraying for fungal issues with a copper spray? Are you finding it safe to spray in the heat of summer?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 19 күн бұрын
Hello Houston! Did Jo send you over?!😬 Sorry to hear about your roses! I agree, the weather has been all over the place. I’ve been gardening this spot for about 5 years and trying to figure out the pattern so I can be more intentional and less reactionary. In terms of the copper fungicide, honestly I haven’t been spraying at the recommended frequency and with all the rain I wonder if my application has been very effective. However, I have not noticed any damage from the spray. Unfortunately, I still have plenty of fungus but I suspect it was because I already had some disease(primarily on my tomato plants) before the storm, and I didn’t get it early enough. Your question made me curious and I had to look it up. Here’s one article I’ve found: www.vegetables.cornell.edu/pest-management/disease-factsheets/minimizing-injury-from-copper-fungicides/ Sorry I can’t give a more detailed account from an everyday gardener perspective but I hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by to check out the channel!
@wendy5006 19 күн бұрын
@theplantninja-texasgardener yup, it was Jo who mentioned your channel and then another of Jo's subscribers also made a positive comment for your channel. I'll give the link a look over. I've heard contrasting viewpoints regarding the use of copper fungicide during the summer. Course I know to definitely not spray it or some other products during the midday of the day but am hesitant to use it even towards evening. Well you have a very lovely garden, quite different from Jo's, but both are very appealing.
@JosTXGarden 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for a great tour! Your garden is always such an inspiration and is so beautiful! I am working on the native butterfly garden that I put in at my old summer camp in Navasota, Texas this week, and I planted a couple of things (even though it’s June!) That I saw in your garden and chose for this one. Goodness, I knew that hailstorm was horrible, and I saw your last video, but seeing it again in a little clip in this video, just makes my heart stop all over again. I would have burst into tears! I would have been like that meme of the dog just holding a coffee cup, and saying, “everything is fine” when it is completely surrounded by fire. Everything has bounced back so beautifully, I can hardly believe that was just a few weeks ago! I just put a video up this week and in the heat of the moment, got the name of your KZbin channel wrong when I mentioned it. I’m so sorry! 😖😖😖 I am a bad garden nerd friend lol. 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I did put it in the description and I hope others will find you as well, because you have so much wisdom! Have a great week and stay cool out there.😊
@theplantninja-texasgardener 19 күн бұрын
Hello sweet Jo! I definitely was overly optimistic after the storm first happened. I shot a quick reel saying “all is well!” Except it wasn’t…I may have had just a little denial😆 I’m so glad you find the videos informative and inspiring because sometimes I think I might be droning on about stuff everyone already knows😝 Also, I definitely consider that a big compliment because I love your beautiful, lush, and thoughtfully placed landscape. My stuff is still pretty sparse so I’m dreaming of the day my landscape fills in as beautifully as yours has. Don’t you sweat the name mix up! Happy you thought to give me a shoutout! Appreciate your kindness greatly my fellow garden nerd🙌
@GlendasTexasGarden 20 күн бұрын
Verry pretty
@theplantninja-texasgardener 20 күн бұрын
Thank-you! It’s coming along despite all the storms we’ve had😝
@frogjardin 23 күн бұрын
So many gardeners don't like yellow, but I love it like you do! I just indoor sowed some Mexican mint marigold! I always love your tours, and how honest you are with your fails or challenges. Can't wait to see how your space transforms. 💚
@theplantninja-texasgardener 23 күн бұрын
I understand the Mexican mint marigold is used for cooking and tastes like tarragon. I’ve yet to try it but it sure is pretty 😍
@shirleywilhelm1495 18 сағат бұрын
Where did you find pineapple guava plant?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 12 сағат бұрын
@@shirleywilhelm1495 I got mine from Grizzly’s nursery in Nolanville. I think most local nurseries would carry them. I didn’t see any at the big box nurseries like Lowe’s.
@TheLivingBackyard 23 күн бұрын
So happy the plants survived! You seem to gravitate towards yellow, and I find myself always with pinks and purples lol I immediately went to look for the Bulbine just to learn deer love them ... ugh Ugh... your green house! 😖 sad, but.... we never give up!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 23 күн бұрын
Hey Martha! Despite all the damage I’m keeping a positive outlook💗I’m not sure if you’re interested but I heard that the deer don’t like pineapple guava! www.ediblelandscapingmadeeasy.com/2011/12/21/pineapple-guava-a-great-shrub-for-your-edible-landscape/
@TheLivingBackyard 23 күн бұрын
@@theplantninja-texasgardener I will try that, so far the Rosemary smell (and parts of a Rosemary that dried from the winter) have been keeping them away! But right now I have around 6 pregnant deer, or maybe 4 and 2 babies - the fun never ends! lol I will check the link, and let me tell you, I love your videos, even the ones where stuff doesn't go as expected.... super informative and , as the movie said, just keep swimming!
@carlaephotography7096 23 күн бұрын
Good morning 🌞 Thank you for the tour. I am a little north of you, and yes, all that water really reeked havoc on my new natives too. Many are yellow at the base, ans some just drowned. I have had to dig a long trench to get the mini lake to drain. Also have brought in 4 cubic yards of compost to build things up…it has been a teaching of my garden with all these storms. Sorry to see you lost your green house. But looking forward to a new season of how your garden will evolve!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 23 күн бұрын
Hello my friend! I’m so grateful our lakes are full here but definitely don’t want one in my yard😝 This past year I’ve really been consistent with adding expanded shale when I install my natives and it might be why some have hung on despite my clay soil. Will you add a French drain? This gardener is close to Austin and he did his own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS5ZZl8ed2Ab9Usi=Dqr-eAzVnGXueKd2 Sounds like you are adapting and overcoming🙌
@AdonicaSavoy 24 күн бұрын
Oh, your greenhouse makes me want to cry. Texas gardening can be heartbreaking at times:( You have the right attitude though...you can't let it beat you! It might make way for transition and new inspiration! On a different note, all of your plants and landscaping look beautiful! I especially love all of your colorful bee balm and pops of yellow throughout!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 23 күн бұрын
You’re so right on just sticking with it. July and august are usually my struggle months but these storms set it in motion early. I’m just going to have to be ok that things don’t look like I want them to…for now. Appreciate the solidarity and kind words! This is my first year with bee balm and now I’m planning on more.🙌
@HoustonKeith72 24 күн бұрын
I"m so sorry about your hail damage! With your talent, things will be looking how you wish in no time.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
I do appreciate that! I’m keeping a positive attitude and reminding myself that the garden doesn’t need to be perfect to be enjoyed😊
@joansmith3492 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tour! Your gardens are so nicely laid out and pretty. we have been getting hit hard with the wind too, A huge branch of my neighbor tree fell on my shade garden and almost took out my greenhouse. Now my shade garden is a sun garden. Always something!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
Hey Joan! Sorry to hear about the tree. In my mind you’re a garden engineer, so I know you’ll adapt and overcome. Will you move your shade plants?
@joansmith3492 24 күн бұрын
@@theplantninja-texasgardener i did move the hydrangea's. i may end up putting shade cloth up in July and August.
@HoustonKeith72 24 күн бұрын
It's been a wild weather season in Texas, right? We've had tons of wind and rain here in Houston. Definitely keeping me on my toes. What kind of mulch do you use?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
It sure has! I know I got off easy. I heard folks were without power for days in Houston. We also had a couple of tornadoes east of the county. I hope your garden is recovering well. I’m currently using a hardwood mulch I usually buy by the yard from my landscape supplier.
@brucetouzel6484 24 күн бұрын
nice job
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@dianehoffman3508 24 күн бұрын
If you pull the bloom off the Turks Cap, you can suck the nectar from the end. It is sweet, like honey. My grandson waits for them to bloom each year to steal the honey from the bees. Your garden is beautiful. You have some wonderful Texas plants.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
I’ve got about 4 blooms. Trying this with my kiddos later. Thank-you!
@luisreviews6412 24 күн бұрын
I have Peter’s Purple and the color is super vivid, been wanting bee balm forever.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
I definitely want some Peter’s purple! Did you see that Russian sage?! They’re hanging in there despite our heavy rains.
@lionelreesable 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for the captivating garden tour. It occurred to me that I have to get with the program and double my efforts to bring my garden to a level like yours. Very beautiful garden. I will Follow your lead. Best wishes.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
Thank-you for stopping by and taking the time to offer up some encouragement! It is appreciated 😊
@carollinn4161 24 күн бұрын
I’m in central Texas too. Parts are now considered zone 9a with the recent zone updates. American Beauty Berries can get pretty big, but make a wonderful addition! Love your update!
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
Hey neighbor! Thanks for stopping by! I had heard the USDA hardiness zone map was updated. It feels like central Texas is all over the place with the zones! After last summer I just knew we’d shifted, but my zip code is still 8b(until July/august 😝). I hope I gave that beauty berry enough room🫣
@nicholasryan5401 24 күн бұрын
Beautiful garden and lovely pot, They are the bees knees.
@theplantninja-texasgardener 24 күн бұрын
Howdy Ireland! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words! 😊
@hadleybee9199 26 күн бұрын
I planted pink skullcap in my prior landscape. It grew and spread very well (part shade). Is this the same as Wright's Skullcap?
@theplantninja-texasgardener 26 күн бұрын
Hello! They are very similar but wright’s skullcap is the Texas native version of pink skullcap, which is a Mexican native.
@nicholasryan5401 Ай бұрын
Greetings from Ireland, Very interesting garden tour, you have plants I've never heard of. The only native American plants I grow in my flower beds are Echinacea, Gaura, Rudbeckia, Bee balm and Asters the bees love them.
@theplantninja-texasgardener Ай бұрын
Greetings Ireland! 🇮🇪 I’m always excited when someone from another country watches a video. It makes the world seem just a bit smaller. Moving to a majority of native plants in my garden has been incredibly helpful with upkeep, especially once our Texas summers hit. However we have had an incredibly wet spring and a few of my natives haven’t tolerated it as well given my clay soil. In the last year I’ve started amending my soil with expanded shale(improves drainage)which has really made a difference so far. I really enjoy each plant you listed. My fall asters haven’t done as well this spring. It’s my first year with bee balm and it doesn’t disappoint in terms of bringing the pollinators. I almost enjoy what visits the garden as much as the garden itself. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share a comment!