10 Small Shrubs that Will Fit In Any Garden! 🌿 // Garden Answer

[@nancyh8026]

Good Morning GA Friends!!!! I planted the Pollypetitie in a little space dedicated to my Grandmothers. Her name was Polly and that shade of purple was her favorite. Thanks to Laura and Aaron I now have "rooms" and spaces in my yard that are thoughtful and on purpose. I learn something daily from you all, thank you for everything!

[@tko1722]

What a lovely way to honor her. Sounds beautiful!! 😍😍 I can’t wait to make a few rooms in my own garden!

[@meagantrout2127]

That’s so awesome! I recently got a hibiscus with my grandparents last name. It’s a great way to honor memories 🥰

[@nancyh8026]

@@meagantrout2127 Right, so lovely Meagan!!!

[@kristenhill7489]

My mom's name was Polly. She passed at 60 6 years ago almost exactly. Watching this with her spirit beside me today!

[@barbaramclean5995]

Morning! Zone 2 here ! 🥶(gets down to minus 45) and let me tell you it can be frustrating finding perennials. There are (on avg) 6 frost-free weeks per year🤷‍♀️. I live vicariously through this wonderful community...lol! 🌿🇨🇦🌿

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Barbara and how is the weather over there

[@angelaengler2387]

Oh my goodness I am so excited about these small shrubs, they are just what I want for my landscape! Leave it to Laura to keep us informed about quality plants!

[@brendataylor1567]

I so agree..

[@lucytree7892]

Russell's swagging tail while Laura is talking about the Butterfly Bush was a fun distraction. Makes you wonder what was under the table. I want to add more small shrubs so I really enjoyed this video.

[@cagjohnso]

This is one of your videos that I watch over and over

[@bktcz]

LOVE it when you do these top 10 (or so) lists! I learn so much! I seriously go back and watch them over and over - thank you so much for such thoughtful, educational, and inspiring videos!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Kristen and how is the weather over there

[@brendataylor1567]

I think we all watch these at least 5 times each. It’s seriously so informing, soothing encouraging and energizing all at the same time.

[@lisaburnette6850]

❤️❤️❤️ every garden center shopper NEEDS to see this video!!!

[@kimberleyfrasquillo3684]

Anyone else notice the cute dragonfly land on their new harvest basket top at about 5:23?🤩 Laura, you must be enjoying your nice, cooler mornings! The long sleeves are a dead giveaway... I am soooo jealous; here in the Phoenix, AZ area, we are still in as few clothes, as legally possible.😉😂🤣

[@amytransue8756]

Laura: I hope this was helpful…. In my opinion, ALL your videos are helpful! I learned so much from your channel and I honestly think my garden looks as it does now BECAUSE of all I’ve learned. Thank you so much for your informative and delightful videos! I look forward to seeing you every day. ☺️

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Amy and how is the weather over there

[@TheVillageFairy]

it's always a good day when Laura and Aaron upload a video!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today village and how is the weather over there

[@donlussi2424]

WOW! I was trying to take notes and had to pause several times. You are an amazing speaker!! Very informative!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Donna and how is the weather over there

[@Neyobe]

Happy morning everyone~~

[@be_you2023]

4:30 The dragonfly with its timely message “that anything is possible”. Which is also what I learn everyday with this wonderful channel.

[@janet8982]

Only one shrub included zone 9 the last one. Would love if you could make suggestions for shrubs for zone 9. Thank you!

[@lisaburnette6850]

Laura, this is packed full with excellent advice... you never want to plant something that wants to be bigger than the space.. and so many people want to shear everything to death and wonder why their plant is ugly and unhappy.. knowing growth habit is so important... if you want a box shape plant buy a boxwood not an azalea! ❤️

[@shervin6711]

Hope you do a series on more narrow shrubs too! I didn't realize that was possible!

[@agnespaul129]

I can’t believe I found you through looking for how to care for Hibiscus as a new gardener. I live on Guam and am KZbin-ing how to care for my plants. I’ve been watching your videos and for some reason I never listened to your intro or info of how you are in Ontario, Oregon aka Eastern Oregon… I actually just moved to Guam from Eastern Oregon (La Grande) what a small world!! You do good work!! Thank you for so much info!!

[@barbarawaskom8417]

I loved this , all this information was so interesting and very informative. Thank you very much .

[@risalangdon9883]

Good day everyone! Laura, these breakdowns of various plant / shrubs / tree videos are among my favorite! Very informative as usually you might even know about plant options. I find myself going back to some of your previous videos like this one when I want to refresh my mind on others you have covered. You & your channel are tremendously appreciated!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Risa and how is the weather over there

[@rednblackedits5294]

This video was very helpful. Thank you for that. As a teenager planting sometimes has to come with parents approval first. My parents don’t want me planting things that get big. I will definitely be looking into some of these plants for next year. 😁

[@Neyobe]

I just pulled out a small blue conifer from my landscape a couple days ago and I was actually thinking of shopping today/tomorrow!! Thank you so much, you psychic!

[@wendycash54]

This is a perfect video for established gardens! Mine are pretty full already and these are great choices to fill in nooks and crannys. I have thrown so many things in willy nilly and now as you mentioned, is a time for more thoughtful designing. Thanks for all your design info and plant compatibility options!

[@karenross3457]

It is perfect timing. I am at the stage of gardening of plant and forget. These shrubs are perfect. I am pitching some the perennials to make room. Besides with so many tree roots, these smaller sizes are easier to plant.

[@moonstar21868]

I need someone to sort my thuking garden, I ain’t got no money so looking for someone to work for a few thuking hours free I’ll sort a cup of tea I won’t pay petrol though

[@KJayPlays]

Is it just me or is Laura looking extra beautiful today? Thank you for the great video too. So many things for my wishlist!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today kirse and how is the weather over there

[@rachelrobinson1842]

After a long night with the kids and after I get off work I truly APPRECIATE waking up and watching a new video from GA. This is my safe space

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

[@yvencia1150]

Good morning everyone 🌼🏵🌷💐🌻🌷🌅☕

[@angieyair]

Love watching your videos. Im recovering from covid and watching your videos in the morning gave me enough energy go water my plants i might have lost a couple plants but its better then losing all of them. Today I had enough energy to clean my garden. Thank you for what you and your husband do and keep it up.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today janeth and how is the weather over there

[@angieyair]

@@winstonmoore4849 hello its still hot and the smoke from the fires are not helping.

[@winstonmoore4849]

@@angieyair I'm sorry so where are you from

[@vickymcqueen4724]

Wow! What an amazingly informative video, presented by the most enthusiastic and inspiring presenter! I'm looking forward to viewing your other videos. So glad I found you!

[@mochitwa]

I love sitting watching with my coffee and dreaming about popping some of these babies around my yard. Thanks again Laura.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today mochitwa and how is the weather over there

[@didi46]

Thank you for this very informative video! We just had overgrown yews, burning bushes, quinces and boxwoods taken out today, and now comes the part where we find smaller/more manageable shrubs to replace them. Your channel is so helpful and enjoyable - I can't believe how much I've learned from watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@rosesarkkinen7784]

You are the most informational person on gardening, love your videos

[@Just_why_Vr]

I have been watching your videos for a few years. Here in Wyoming we are the same zone and similar atmospheres. We bought a home on an acre and a half. Very little was done for the landscape. It's taken a long time to just get our lawn healthy. I have learned so much from your videos. This year I finally was brave enough to plant containers. With all your videos, I had beautiful, showy container flowers. They turned out beautifully! Thank you! I wish I could have you help us design our landscape. I really need to learn how to set up drip irrigation like you have set up. Love your videos and advice! And love watching your little family grow! You guys are amazing!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

[@EverythingAJs]

I love all the information and can honestly say I should just call my yard “Laura’s Garden” 🥰🌿💯 I really didn’t have this much passion about landscaping before finding you 4yrs ago!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today bays and how is the weather over there

[@suestracks]

Laura, I had 9 Rose of Sharon pop up next to each other so I divided them into 3 stems each and braided them and then braided the 3 groups into a 9 stemmed tree. It looks so cool and it has 3 colours.

[@maritzaalvarez7188]

Can't wait for Laura to populate her Hartley with gorgeous specimens for zones 7,8,9,10, and beyond!... 😍 she'll be poised to serve and speak to all gardening zones, providing information and inspiration, thus serving a greater audience. Cheers!

[@holly_kay5570]

I love this list of smaller shrubs. I’d love to see a list of ornamental perennial grasses 😁 Thank you Laura!

[@stephanie1860]

She did a super informations headed video. Check her channel I just watched it again for the fourth time.

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

This was a perfect video as I’m researching small shrubs for a long driveway. Thank you so much

[@Kim-j9k]

The microchip butterfly bush seems like a great improvement over the punster series which has been quite inconsistent in zone 6.

[@wandygonzalez8078]

Laura is so beautiful!!! She is so inspiring. I am so glad I found her channel years ago.

[@carissa-renee]

Loved this video for ideas for my smaller garden beds. Any chance you could do a similar video on smaller sized plants that add height like the white pillar?

[@ginafriedman4544]

Absolutely delicious, and not difficult at all to make. Your tip on how to handle the phyllo made the world of difference while prepping. Thank you.

[@kathywheeler5957]

Your videos are such a great learning source. I really appreciated today’s video as you addressed small shrubs along w their growing habits/needs to thrive. I plan on redoing some of my landscaping and want to use plants/ shrubs that don’t require yearly pruning less fuss but lovely impact. Thank you!!

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@lorizurn]

Zone 2 is Alaska! And I am so thrilled to see you talking about a plant hardy there. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing land to move to Alaska and I’ve been nervous about finding nice perennials to grow up there.

[@sharidecterhirst1879]

Wasn't planning on new shrubs but after watching this video, I'm off to the garden store. These small shrubs will tuck in nicely. Thanks...

[@amydeeds6248]

So excited to hear about the Baby Kim lilac and Sugar Baby forsythia! I’ve always liked these shrubs but old varieties are just too big and hard to maintain. 😊

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Amy Deeds and how is the weather over there

[@martharice4916]

Thank you so much for this video. Those of us who have small spaces or city sized lots often struggle trying to find and fit smaller beauties into our landscape - I know I do.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Martha and how is the weather over there

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️ Thank you so much for this list! Super excited for the Sugar Baby Forsythia 🙌🏻 It’s not easy finding small shrubs you can either tuck in or do a grouping of. I’m a happy girl! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Julia and how is the weather over there

[@dennistaft7868]

This morning I planted 2 Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangeas. That makes nearly 90 Hydrangeas in my garden. This spring I planted a Conoclinium coelestinum or Blue Mistflower. It is about 2 1/2 ft tall and wide, stays in bloom for a long time and is a Monarch Magnet. I highly recommend it for any size garden.

[@allysonh6410]

🙌 duly noted. Thanks!

[@randyman8984]

It looks like a perennial not a shrub?

[@marciadynes7628]

Thank you so helpful planning my sisters very large front garden she wants small shrubs as house is slab on ground no nasty roots and faces south just about planned the whole garden now just have to look a perennials to add more colour she is on a main road and wants lots of colour against her dark grey siding. Will be a fun garden for the 3 sister planting next spring!!

[@maynoland6390]

Thanks for all your videos and input. Your taste of flowers is very similar to me. I have learned so much from you. Thanks!

[@abriellerohrer2904]

Love your knowledge and how down-to-earth you are-what a joy and refreshment for KZbin🤍 very grateful! Want to share you videos with everyone!! Thank you for all the wisdom you provide!

[@marileasnow3636]

Love your Hartley Laura but give me your mom’s potting shed any day! I have put my husband on notice that a potting shed is in my near future. Thanks for sharing your love of flowers 💐

[@pepperspot805]

Perfect timing! We just had an old driveway removed to create more planting space. We were talking last night about a short row of something right along one edge of the new space. Now we have some great options.

[@kathybell6268]

This video was so helpful! Your depth of knowledge and the manner in which you communicate it was terrific. Thanks!

[@Donamtrx]

Laura, it is YOU that gets me going. You have saved me from many lazy days. You’re energy & enthusiasm is contagious and I’m motivated again! THANK U GURU!🙏🏻🤩

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Donamtrx and how is the weather over there

[@janetjeerdsma1069]

Great great great information. Laura, you’re a wealth of knowledge. You empower me to be a better gardener ....Thank you!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today janet and how is the weather over there

[@t.j.knight6126]

Just recently found your channel. I just want to tell you I appreciate you so much. I'm learning, we finally have our permanent home and I have loved plants and gardening for years. Finding someone who loves plants and is willing to share all they know is such a wonderful thing for newbies. I am even going to look back and watch more of your videos. Sometimes it is really nice to hear that what you are doing matters! And it does! Thank you so much for sharing. You inspire me to try new plants and shrubs and your wealth of knowledge is amazing and appreciated so very much! Thank you and bless you!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today knight and how is the weather over there

[@nathanwestfall9412]

Heard from you at Andrew's Seed! I grew up in the area and just yesterday I have found the channel! God bless and thank you for the info!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there's

[@iartistdotme]

YEA! One for Florida - hibiscus do so well here and I would love the beautiful pink pollypetite Rose of Sharon. Zone 9a. Thanks!

[@maryannnelson7901]

At last! A youtube resource so close to me geographically! I'm very excited to try some of the varieties that work well for you. Hopefully they will work for me in Meridian!

[@mkpoptic5790]

I really appreciate the growing details that you share and the photos of plants. The cultural requirements of each plant is crucial to know before we choose our next plants. You have helped me expand my plant choices and inspire me to try new things. Thank you as always.

[@youareamazing8004]

These are more my speed and space! Thank you Laura! I find myself smiling after every video!!

[@pearlsofpurpose]

Excited to plant some of these beautiful small plants❤❤❤

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! I really enjoyed this because all of my plants are in pots at the back of the house. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lynnelovett8999]

So much good information Ms Laura and Mr. Aaron. Thanks so much. Be safe and well. God bless.

[@patriciarusso1148]

Hi Laura: Thanks for your tutorial. Just trying to figure out what to plant on the side of our downsized home that needs some remodeling. The small fence that might be our neighbors needs to be taken out if alright with them and thinking of planting either tator tots or forsythia and appreciate your knowledge on growing conditions. Must look like an arboretumn around your home right about now. All best to you & yours always.

[@67horses]

Good morning everyone have a blessed day

[@alighaderian6983]

Hiiii. Some of them are originality from north of America but in Iran I worked with some of them like black smoke bush, Forsythia and rose of sharon. I should mention rose of shron or Hibiscus Cyriacus is so famous as herbal plant and some times can make tea with it.

[@christinawarburton7716]

Thank you thank you thank you for discussing smaller versions of these gorgeous shrubs. For years I have been so jealous of some of the beautiful shrubs you plant but have not been able to fit them in my yard. Now I get to enjoy mini versions in my yard!!

[@TheAkbuttafly]

I’ve been watching your videos for years now, and I live vicariously through you and your garden space. I live in a zone 2a in central Alaska where not many things I’m dying to grow are perennial. Thankfully in a week I will be moving to NW Florida and will be in a zone 8b. I can’t wait to try out all of the things!! Thank you for all of the information, beauty, entertainment, and so much more you provide us viewers!

[@sharondoherty5143]

I had a Baby Kim in my New Jersey house and it performed great. Stayed small and had lots of blooms. They were put in virgin soul which was heavy red clay. I had no problems

[@laraatwell3638]

This was incredibly helpful! I live in a townhome with limited space in my flowerbeds. The list of plants I have learned about from your videos is definitely growing :) Thank you for all of the advice.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Atwll and how is the weather over there

[@alisond4643]

THANK YOU for your help there with Perennials 👍🤗 I need to get about 8 next Spring 👍👍👍👍

[@CYRiPKK1]

Not related to this video, but I think an excellent video idea for the highlights channel is for Aaron to gather footage from over the years and put together a “what to do in the garden” by month series. It would be nice to see what Laura is sowing, planting, pruning every month in one video. I would imagine it to be especially helpful for those of us who don’t live in zone 6, who can’t follow Laura step by step to have a quick guide/check-list to refer to.

[@heathercartwright7677]

I believe they did a couple of 'jobs for the month' videos, and mentioned continuing it. It was a while ago but I hope they do!

[@charawhiting9161]

Yes, yes, yes, I totally agree with this, I'm in a zone 9 so I have to adjust a lot to earlier or later since our growing season is so long, but I also appreciate how hot it gets up there because it's like that for us down here, plus lots of humidity though🥵😆

[@lmhatfield46]

Excellent idea. Laura is a great at explaining how and why she does things. Having a monthly series for this purpose would be very helpful.

[@oishd6077]

It's so subjective to the climate of a garden that i don't think it'll be very beneficial for a lot of people.

[@folee_edge]

GREAT idea!

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Perfect timing as I was looking for small shrubs for my front yard for next spring. Hopefully I will find some of these at my garden centre next year!

[@onlyme639]

Good morning from the UK

[@charlottem6876]

Oh, why can't we grow them in the UK? I have that hydrangea in my garden👍

[@onlyme639]

@@charlottem6876 our hydrangea is flat flowers

[@DalhiaSun]

I really need this advice.As I built my garden all of flowers I loved their personalities showed me why you don’t plant too many cone flowers, they love to take over the garden, black eyed Susan’s do the same and bee balm can’t be planted too close to the house because they get moldy without air circulation. After pulling out all that Out I was at a loss of what to put in in now. I’ld already made mistakes of planting shrubs that quickly out grew their allotted spaces, these new varieties look just the thing! And they’re all so pretty! I’m excited again to find the best combinations for my yard, thank you so much for this video!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

[@mardinecampbell2870]

I just found you! I’m installing a new fence and need landscape ideas and here you are. Thank you for your lists. You’ve given me so many choices.

[@alisonfessenden2710]

Sooo informative. I have learned so much from you and find your videos so relaxing! As someone with a small yard, I loved this one. Would love to see more videos with plant ideas or grouping of plants for those of us with small yards. So jealous if your beautiful piece of property!!! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your channel!

[@zoilajeronimus6512]

Hi there! I was wondering what kind of potting soil etc. you used when you planted your Japanese Red Maple in a planter? Thank You so much:)

[@ndrunningriver]

Thank you!!! I love these videos. As someone newer to gardening, I’m trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. Also, so helpful for those of us with small space!

[@gardendreamer9117]

Uh oh……I’m in so much trouble now. 🤗. I’ve written down 4 of those shrubs you mentioned to put into my gardens. I’ll be reworking my backyard gardens this fall/ early spring because I’m going to finally get a sprinkler system installed in my front & back yards, plus they’re going to put drip in all 5 of my gardens…….this will be the first time in over 30 yrs of gardening (old home for 25 yrs in the desert & current home 5 yrs here in Portland Or) that I’ll have automated watering systems & I’m soooooo excited.

[@seemas5811]

Took all the notes on these small area bushes! Thanks again, Laura, I will be looking into these to plant this season. I have a few small areas in front of the house, by the staircase that leads to our front door, as well as small flower beds on either side of the front porch.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

I'm a zone 9 so you make me want to move! Love these, fell in love with the ninebark! Thank you for bringing up the Pillar Rose of Sharon too... I was just considering them again and forgot their name! Ha! Thanks for all you give us Laura!

[@sharimoore55]

I have two rose of Sharon plants in zone 8 sunny locations. Love them!

[@nindyhunt]

Good morning to all the garden answer friends all over the world!

[@barbll000]

You're very right that smaller shrubs can give a texture or colour to go in areas where other larger shrubs are. When you said that I instantly thought about the layering that they would create in combination with the larger shrubs. Great video Laura.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

[@heathers8826]

I planted a Diablo Ninebark about mid-summer. The leaves started to crisp up a bit which had me worried, but I noticed some new growth pushing through yesterday when I was going through my beds. Keeping my fingers crossed it pulls through this winter because it is such a pretty plant.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

[@angiebrockett7621]

New Gardner in Ohio: This video is coming in the right time as my garden space looks like yours right now, only dirt. Our space is not very large, but We are redesigning the entire back yard, including a narrow side yard, looking about the size of your last home.

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Angie and how is the weather over there

[@donnajeanross4927]

Just wanted to let you know that I love your videos. Been in an apartment and have recently bought a house. Bought 3 of your recommendations.

[@lindseyalbaugh2606]

You always inspire me, I went out and bought 3 micro chip butterfly bushes!! I am so excited to see them grow!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Lindsay and how is the weather over there

[@heathersplants5708]

☕ Good morning!

[@homeandgardenwithanna]

Since I'm new to gardening these types of videos are so helpful! I'm landscaping and trying so hard to plant things of interest and that will look lush once mature. Its difficult to see what you "envision " when everything is small. Im hopeful though! Thank you for sharing!

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today Ann and how is the weather over there

[@ladonsmith639]

Love this, it's so helpful for those of us with small gardens! Love something that's a permanent structure but blooms!

[@vickihoffman3360]

I really appreciate this information for small spaces in my suburban garden in MN (zone 4). Thank you!

[@michaliareeton3247]

What a lovely video today very helpful to about lot of beautiful Shrubs to plant in our gardens. Just love videos like this Laura. It's nice to see what plants are coming out from us to plant in our gardens

[@winstonmoore4849]

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over ther

[@Oceangirl_505]

Wonderful, informative video, Laura! So many of us have limited space and these are great options, many thanks! 💜

[@Oceangirl_505]

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[@Oceangirl_505]

@@winstonmoore4849 - Then find another channel.

[@Oceangirl_505]

@@winstonmoore4849 - none of your business, go troll another channel.

[@13dulcie]

I love videos like these. I am a little new to gardening so these videos help me learn about the different types of plants. Thank you so much for the info.

[@lynnwitte5655]

God bless you Laura & Arron for sharing a wealth of information with us..I used to watch Paul James who was also very informative you have carried on the torch☺ Could you suggest a nursery where we can order shrubs for northern climates since most of our nurseries are getting ready to close up shop for the winter..thanks for all you do 🌻😉

[@NikJaKen]

Oh my goodness, anyone else jealous when she said that deer and rabbits aren't a problem for her?! :) I have to buy that smelly deer repellent in bulk, and then remember when I've sprayed, wait the appropriate time to harvest produce...and forget about hydrangeas. It's a premium buffet for Bambi and Thumper! But I'm definitely going to try some of her recommendations in this video, the ones that aren't tasty. I like the small mature size for our lot!

[@judyjohnson7468]

Good morning from Yuma, Arizona!! Hugs 😋💞💞💞🐾🐾🐾🐾