8 plants I'm growing + 4 I'm not

I'm sharing 8 plants that are new or notable to me that I'm growing this year plus 4 plants that I'm on a break with.
Share what you're excited to be growing or what you're nixing this year in the comments.
00:51 Columnar apples
2:15 Astrantia
2:58 Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon'
3:34 Brazilian fern tree
4:28 Asarina
5:29 A fabulous new Colocasia
6:15 Parthenium integrifolia
7:10 Climbing zucchini
7:49 'Alnwick' roses
10:46 Hardy hibiscus
12:49 Ginger and turmeric
13:44 Serviceberry
My name is Erin and I love sharing inspiration and information with real-life gardeners. I live and garden in southeastern Wisconsin, zone 5b.
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[@tarawatterson4188]

You can come after me, but not my soil!! What a gardener. Thanks for the smile 😄

[@juliehorney995]

You go gal!

[@kristineobrien8878]

Erin…Your dirt ROCKS;)

[@jamesandsusanshortill8713]

SO GREAT

[@jennysanders3328]

😂

[@maryschneider3348]

I'm sorry you have to deal with nasty comments. Please know you are so appreciated. I've gained so much confidence, knowledge, and courage from watching your videos. I've finally made the dive into seed starting after watching many of your videos. I was paralyzed about the light situation mostly. Anyway, thanks again for all you do!!

[@hollymureiko839]

I've pretty much given up on anything the deer eat. I've rehomed my roses, lilies, and most of my hostas. I kept a few things I love and am willing to spray with deer repellent, but it just became a battle I was no longer willing to fight. Trying to garden smarter, not harder.

[@maureenlevy207]

I'm with you on the Roses Erin! As I get older and less patient, I want constant blooming, native and low maintenance! Happy St. Patty's Day!🍀🍺

[@rebeccanisley8709]

St Paddy's day.

[@leadoucet1432]

I'm the opposite, much more patient with my plants lol

[@karenmalone5983]

Day lilies are what I started removing from my garden last fall and will continue to do so. It took me several seasons to finally come to terms that I just don't love them. So out they go!

[@cmosher9564]

You have more patience than me - it only took me one year! There were daylilies in place when I bought a condo last year and after debating about them all summer, I took them out in the fall (to my neighbor's horror, as she planted them years ago) and replaced them with hellebores. The area's too shaded for daylilies, and putting up with the foliage, which I think is ugly, for only about a week of blooms just wasn't worth it to me!

[@lindaga820]

I agree about the daylillies. Took out most of mine, love the beautiful blooms but not the messy leaves !! The couple remaining will probably go this year !!

[@sylvierossignol9757]

I am fortunate daylilies have performed well for me and have found a Re blooming kind and I go for different colours such as a dark plum. I do want to try hellebores in the half shade area of my yard. I don’t blame you for changing the plant, if it is not performing well, it was not happy anyway.

[@JG-vn5fe]

I appreciate your videos so much ~ Thank you for all your hard work, to bring gardening success, to all of us!

[@ginnysulya9805]

Hi Erin, I understand your frustration and feelings about things that you grow that you just can’t anymore! When I moved into our home in 2005 I started planting Asian Lilies, all the beauty would meet me when I pulled into my driveway and parked just the other side of where they were planted! Some days I would just sit in my car and admire them! Then back in about 2015 I started noticing that they were being eaten by something and I assumed it was slugs and snails that were also bothering my hostas, but 2 years later after fighting a losing battle I found out it was red lily beetles! I tried hard to fight but they were so stinking gross that I just decided to rip out all the lilies and plant something else! I have come to the same conclusion with cosmos that took over, Chinese forget-me-nots that get caught in my dogs coats and Rue, which the pollinators love but frankly stinks in my opinion! I used to live in California and tried to grow roses, and spent a lot of money, time and energy only to watch them get a few sad buds on them and never become what I had envisioned! The only roses on my property now are wild ones that flower and do whatever they want! I actually find it funny that they have showed up in an area of brambles that I just haven’t tamed yet! So maybe I won’t even bother! Sometimes you just say not this year and move on to what brings you joy! Thanks! 🌷🌻🌸💖😉

[@Edu_Kate]

Rue is so smelly! Plus, I am sensitive to the sap and would get burning welts if I didn't wear long sleeves and wash off my skin immediately. I yanked mine out several years ago. I hope the red lily beetles never come to Minnesota. Japanese beetles are bad enough.

[@snu3877]

I also had my heart broken by those damn beetles, but after taking a break from lilies for maybe 3 years, I have some again and so far have not been infested. I saw a couple last year but just made a point every morning of checking the leaves, squashing/drowning the adults and wiping off that gross 'crap' from the leaves, and they were fine. Fingers crossed they won't become a big problem again.

[@ilyxr]

Man, you'd think people who garden would understand that every site is different and advice that works in one region doesn't work in another. It's built into the hobby. I think that's what makes the 'awkshually' arguments so misguided. Unless they've done the soil test on your property, they know nothing of your foundation. Your approach to removing the host plants that harbor and attract pests is what we should all be doing or striving for. It's step 1 in IPM. And yes, it sucks to remove a plant we love, but if it's failing in the garden, then we have to have the maturity to stop forcing it or wishing it to be. You're a fantastic gardening role model Erin!

[@annmc3878]

It made me laugh how offended you were about someone criticizing your soil. I totally can relate. I never like hibiscus. I have one At Last rose that we planted last year. I don’t like fussy plants, so I hope it isn’t fussy.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Say what you want about me but don't be hating on my soil! :)

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I wound up digging up my At Last roses and potting them. They performed much better in containers. I also have Italian Ice roses, which I am not super impressed with. My very best roses are plain old knockout roses. The danged deer seem to leave those alone. Lord knows, I am not planting an expensive David Austin rose for some deer to eat.

[@candicespencer2021]

If you can’t say anything nice , don’t say anything at all! Ignore the haters Erin!

[@Flowers4Everyone]

Do you have an update on the stored banana? So far good?? Seeing Dorothy and Odin is always such a happy moment ☺️

[@nothingpersonal878]

Hi there, I was also hoping for an update on the stored banana. I recently purchased 4 of them about 16” tall. Unfortunately there’s no way I can have them as a houseplant during the winter. Any tips on winter storage would be very helpful.

[@agneslazarenko2653]

Me too! Please post an update. I hope it survives, then I will store mine like this next year

[@scallywags12]

For fungus and rust on plants use potassium bicarbonate with Chidosan. These can be found at most wine making places. Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of Chidosan with 2 heaping teaspoon with Potassium bicarbonate to one gallon of water. Add a drop of dish soap which helps adheres to plant. I got this from Jason at Fraser Valley Rose farm KZbin channel. Good for Powdery mildew, fungus.

[@venusgarden959]

Amazing fantastic🤘😝🤘🤘😝🤘

[@lindis2660]

Lantana! Everyone on the west coast seems to love Lantana. Yes. The multi-colored flowers are pretty. But…it grows either gangly or massive. And it irritates my skin if touched. It’s off my list for the next few years for sure. Thank you for your honest and down to earth videos.

[@emmalavenham]

We are super excited about a new woodland space going in infused with natives. We are particularly looking forward to the native evergreens - rhododendrons, azaleas, doghobble etc - and other plants inspired by our walks in the New England woods. Plus, viburnums

[@Goosesillyduckgardens]

I’m going all in on Darkside of the moon also. I ordered 15 of them. 8 for the rail planters and 7 for the Hosta bed. Some in the ground some in containers. That foliage I think is going to be chefs kiss in containers.

[@lissapowell967]

I just ordered a Liberty apple bc they are supposed to be the most disease resistant apple tree. I'm glad to hear it has good flavor! Disease is an issue here bc it is hot and humid, day and night through the summer (zone 6b). We have 2 other fairly mature semi dwarf apple trees so I'm confident it will get pollinated. I have mostly Drift roses which are easy care. No pruning, really..I have the puniest, pink, Knockout imaginable which is coming out this year! Yes, we get Japanese beetles so I pick them off every morning, but I'm retired so I have time! Retirement has made me much more tolerant of fussiness but less able to dig holes. I love your channel and your down to earth honesty. Keep up the good work!

[@lauriecross2897]

You always inspire! Looking forward to seeing how that climbing zucchini grows and bears for you!

[@kmystic2145]

I have “crap” soil and my roses are the only plant that I don’t need to worry about. Always blooming and growing. I’m zone 9B.

[@cindydamrow1031]

Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium) and Purple Coneflower make a beautiful combination in my garden!

[@Edu_Kate]

I'm going to do some more research on that plant. I have sandy soil and full sun.

[@PamelaDimuzio]

I adore my David Austin roses. We are Zone 6. There are 32 of these roses in my rose garden, fenced to keep deer out. I feed them with Bayer All-in-one, which keeps Japanese beetles away. Also give them top dressing of compost. Heaven on earth, roses all season.

[@kimirvine6310]

I feel the same about the hibiscus ,here in Canada zone 5 ,it’s just too late in the season waiting for flowers 🌺

[@juliafiore120]

Hello, Erin 👋 I’ve never heard of Astrantia or Masterworts 🤷‍♀️ but man, they’re gorgeous. I’m going to see if I can locate some seeds!

[@janereel1903]

I love ASTRANTIA! First saw it on Claus Dalby's garden youtube. I haven't gotten it yet, but I lust for it. Can't wait to see yours.

[@soonstrgzr]

I agree with you on growing annual vines! I just enjoy watching them grow into these giant plants. I have been plant moon flowers along with my green beans and they just take off beautifully. Plus I can see the plants right from my kitchen window. Great video!!

[@karlagrant3405]

Loved seeing your dogs! And appreciated learning about some plants I've never heard of. I don't get out too much ...

[@irma_brenton]

Thank you thank you Erin! I love all your knowledge & wisdom. So glad I caught you on horttube 😉💘

[@katienicolau459]

I’ve never heard of Astrantia. Looks beautiful! Going to try it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AttnDefDis_]

The first year I planted my Royal Raindrops Crab, it got cedar-apple rust. It's supposed to be very resistant and I was disappointed. I read about it and asked several nursery employees about it. I got the same fungicide advice from all, but one. He told me when it is very humid and rainy during a bloom cycle, cedar-apple rust is all, but guaranteed. He was totally right! The first year was very, very wet and every year since has either been normal or dry. Haven't had the issue since and I added an Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry last year. So far, so good. All I'm saying is, don't give up yet. Good luck!

[@crittergirl3647]

Hi pups! Hugs to both of you furkids. 😍

[@stevekathyowens5491]

Hey Erin, look at you, the Impatient Gardener being patient and not tackling those hydrangeas! 😆 I so enjoy hearing your take on new plants, and challenges you are working through. I have my own set of challenges because I moved from PNW zone 8 to MN zone 3 last year, and everything is different to say the least. Trying to embrace it! 🥶

[@paulacothren3591]

Many American gardeners have soured on David Austin roses. I grow Kordes and a few Earth-kind (Mutabilis and La Marne), in North Carolina with very good results. I no longer have any David Austin, they simply do not do well for me.

[@aalejardin]

DA's are beautiful but most of the US has a climate very different from that of England.

[@izzyrogo2946]

Hey Erin, so glad to hear your sensible and healthy approach to some undignified comments. You do you! Love your authenticity. Keep it up and focus on the bigger proportion of good comments! Thanks for garden goals for this year.

[@Gloriusblooms]

I like that astrantia too….it’s beautiful 🤩

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

More plants to add to my bucket list! I was also super interested in what you had to say about service berry. I was planning to add those to my hurricane-ravaged woodland area as part of our reforestation project. A local tree nursery suggested these could tolerate my harsh Atlantic coastal conditions. We don’t have juniper in close proximity, but I am wondering if I might be setting myself up for more heartbreak.

[@canels100]

Thank you for the very useful info on Serviceberries! I wondered what was going on with one in a yard newer to me (4b). I’m with you on the roses. Japanese beetles have definitely changed what I grow. For me, I used to love cuphea, and I no longer even try to grow it due to beetle damage.

[@junewrogg6137]

The beetles and roses!!!! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! It was so great to see your Newfies!!!!!

[@edandnannettegerman4146]

I also deal with Japanese beetles but love the rose. I now have criteria for buying. Buy a zone colder than my 5. Own root so if harsh winter takes it down, it has more chance to return from root. Shiny leaves as they say more disease resistant. And most important, continuous bloomer so the beetles take their perceived share, but i get a share after the beetles have past. Thanks for the vids as they help get through these indoor months.

[@pamelacorrea5557]

I agree with you on the hibiscus, I also took mine out last year I am in New Hampshire and it take a long time to see them bloom and I put something else in that spot, I am happy to say I don’t regret taken them out.

[@nancypatterson374]

I live in South Carolina and Hibiscus give me flowers for 5-6 months and the deer leave them alone. I gave up all of my roses because the deer thought that was their salad bar.😭 I grown day lilies for 25 years or more and now the deer have considered them delicious too..gardening is fun until it’s not! 😢

[@Terri_Stauffer]

Deer certainly make gardening not fun.

[@bethheerten1132]

The deer didn't bother my daylilies for 15 years and finally developed a taste for them...not the cheap ones, but the expensive ones my kids have gifted me.

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Erin you encouraged me to look for columnar apples. I’ve junipers but will research . Gave up on roses except a couple that survive without fuss all David Austin gone 😉. My small garden is getting full after 30 years so I sit here watching it us now considering what to toss🤔thanks needed this video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ladikmk]

Woke up this morning and everything was white outside - melting off now but cold. I no longer grow roses of any kind; used to but they projected their presence to every Japanese Beetle within a thousand miles. My Serviceberry trees were planted around 15 years ago and I’ve read that’s about their life expectancy apparently. The berry crops have always been incredible until last year, and I also noticed a lot of leaves dying off during last Summer. Don’t know how they’ll be this year yet, but if there’s no improvement they will be replaced with something else. Stay warm, have some hot cocoa like me, or perhaps mulled wine to chase away that Winter chill. Stay well and thanks for sharing.

[@bpgep]

Thank you about roses, "low return for big output"! Trying Astrantia.

[@karenbergstrand2772]

Thanks for another great video! I've been a fan of Astrantia for years and am glad to see it finally getting it's due. It was hard to find in New England last year as well. Hoping for better availability this year.

[@vickywood8354]

I’m not growing roses anymore either. I’m in zone 6 Wester NC and we have very humid summers. Every rose I plant will eventually have black spot. I’m tired of fighting this. I want to plant more native species this year. Eastern redbud and beauty berry are on my list so far. I love your KZbin channel!

[@annakasikkink7489]

We have a lot of rose rosette in my neighborhood, so I've watched neighbors go through the heartbreak of losing roses that, in some cases, had been there for decades. So no more roses for me than the one I inherited with the property. I'm trying Nicotiana this year, in large part thanks to your enthusiasm. Hoping they do well!

[@caroladair4545]

Had to say goodbye to a gorgeous Toba Hawthorn tree despite loving it because of the rust from so many junipers. Also just fell in love with Astrantia and doing many more of those in a friend's garden and mine.

[@bryonyhellis]

I grew Asarina from seed for two years, loved it! Enjoy

[@anniecampbell8554]

I totally get you on the hibiscus - it’s right plant, right place. I grew up in New Zealand - on the Hibiscus Coast - because where it never gets below freezing even if there are frosts. There are so many plants you have grown that just shine in your garden it doesn’t seem a sacrifice that hibiscus aren’t in the mix.

[@GardenEvolution]

Broke my heart about the serviceberries! I’m adding two more to my garden. Going with autumn brilliance which is supposed to be more resistant

[@elmaelmar2761]

It’s your garden and you can do whatever you want with your soli!!😂😂😂 I have never been a fan of hibiscus!! I love your garden and hopefully spring comes soon!!!

[@pat9604]

Thanks for permission to decide we don't care for something and delete our diminish it. I really want to try the Colasia Royal Hawaiian Waikiki. Will have to give it a nickname! 😅

[@andreasbeyert7405]

We are in Zone 8a Germany, we can't start planting earlier than mid of May as well, last frost is mid May here as well.. but I love the foiliage the giant hibiscus creates :) yes it would be nice to have them bloom before September ... Agree

[@alaine57]

Love your site and your dog.

[@kathrynfair4072]

You made me smile with this video. Thanks for giving me permission to rip out my David Austin roses, at least the ones that don't work for me anymore. Maybe I'll plant something else that does well for me.

[@barbarascott1201]

I planted " Wild Quninine " last year . Pollinator magnet for all sorts of bees and I have lots of seeds that I collected to winter sow this year!!!

[@kaylynnlitersky2342]

I love wild quinine!!

[@chrissalembier1644]

Love your videos. Fingers crossed for our Canada Serviceberry. Planted last year zone 6, western NY., wet, clay soil. Budding up as we speak. They are in the rose family. Happy Spring!

[@SteveL2012]

Mourning with you, Erin, about the roses and hardy hibiscus. Not surprised about the latter. We’re in North GA, and everything is already peeking out except the hibiscus.

[@adalineblythe9653]

I follow each garden channel for a different reason… Erin, you are always growing thee most unique plants. I love it! I am growing astrantia (?) for the first time this year too. I think it’s so whimsical and cottagy. Sad to see you shovel prune those Alnwicks but I feel you. Roses can be persnickety! I have a suggestion for the next time you buy… give Olivia or Eustacia Vye a try. They are supposed to be some of the best disease resistant and most floriferous DA roses. I personally LOVE my Olivia. I’m in Ohio, zone 6a.

[@jenniferolson7296]

As many others have agreed, I’m not growing roses any more! Japanese beetle magnets and black spot! Thank you for defending your soil! After all of the hard work you put in to enriching it I’ m sure your soil is thanking you! Thanks for sharing your new additions. Love to discover new plants.. feel like Magellan!🪴⚓️

[@growwell8872]

I absolutely love roses-& never had much luck growing them for similar reasons-didn’t put in the work 😂 I’m not sure why because I put in the work for everything else! Now when I am tempted to buy those gorgeous varieties I remind myself I LOVE roses when they are in someone else’s garden! 🌹💚🌹 Keep defending the work you have done on your soil-it’s quite obvious it is not crap!! 💪💪💪

[@gwenb4531]

I totally agree about the roses. I think it has something to do with our zone, I am also 5b, and we really get some pretty harsh winters sometimes and so many of the roses died. I finally dug them all up.

[@JJ-fm3hr]

i am with you re: roses

[@adz5bneweng589]

I LOVE astrantia! Flowers all season long for me (z5b with deadheading) in a mostly shaded spot with a touch of afternoon sun. I think they would expand more if I grew them in slightly less shade with morning sun.

[@ValentinaKirnishni]

Astrantia also looks good in bouquets and has a long vase life.

[@sallywoods7131]

Ha, can totally relate to your nix on the roses. Only when I lived in New Mexico did I have success with them. Sandy soil, dry hot sun and no bugs. Your soil and water is probably too good for their picky attitude 🙂 Love your realistic thoughts on all aspects of gardening.

[@lainyjane4581]

just said same a few min ago. ;) and more.

[@julesdavis1845]

Thank you for sharing. Our roses are hit or miss with no discernible pattern. Our hibiscus are regularly swarmed by large black beetles and then come the the Japanese beetles--and we have no lawn. Anyway, we’re looking at creating appeal through texture, color, form and size of shrubs. Relying far less on flowers, simply for the amount of care involved and wanting gardening to be a joy, and less of an endless, overwhelming list of maintenance. Don’t get me wrong, we’re still planting flowers, but keeping the big reality picture in mind. Happy gardening to you.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Some of those peony roses would look fabulous there ☺

[@caracoates4834]

I love David Austin roses, but I agree with you about roses. I live in totally different zone and I struggle with dreaded black spot. When you do get tempted to grow some more roses, I have had extremely good luck with David Austin's generous gardener. I treat it like crap and keeps producing for years. It is a climber and that thing will easily grow 10-12feet tall in summer.

[@NessStephanie]

Great video and I love your dogs 🥰

[@kristyswegman5221]

I love hibiscus because they do so well in my wet yard but you’re right about the short bloom time - it stinks! If anybody has a wet yard, I’d love to hear what else does well for you!

[@kristineobrien8878]

I L🌹VE my roses and also struggle with them living just North of Ann Arbor. I find if I plant them in my most sunny places in my yard they do pretty good. I have mostly old roses that bloom once in June, but did order 7 of David Austin roses last month, mostly climbers and two shrubs so I will let you know how they are doing. Love your videos, thank you! Kristine

[@jillcochran9794]

My husband and I go thru the same thing as you about roses! Not just you ..

[@margaretkarcher1459]

Erin I have to tell you, I (stupidly) planted a serviceberry tree about 15 feet away from an Emerald Sentinal Juniper tree, and the Autumn Brillance service berry has no problem with rust. The Juniper has rust. The "rust resistant" crabapple 40 feet away from the juniper has rust. The Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry cultivar has zero rust. What it does have in its favor is a prime serviceberry location. It's at the southwest corner of our house, where it gets the fullest of full sun and it's "watered" by our downspout so the soil is always moist. Maybe if you find a great spot for a serviceberry plus a good cultivar it will work out!

[@jodip719]

One of my favorite annual vines is the cardinal climber. It puts on a massive show every year and it's quite satisfying to harvest the seeds for next year. They have trumpet shaped red flowers and the hummingbirds love them. I probably have 2000-3000 seeds from the 4 vines I planted last year.

[@urchinsushi2041]

Hi there - I’m also trying out annual vines this year - thanks for the cardinal climber tip, that’s on my list! I do have some cypress vine seeds, very similar - wondering how that compares to cardinal climber - can you recommend any other vines esp for hummingbirds that come to flower early on in the season? I’m zone 7A virginia

[@jodip719]

@@urchinsushi2041 I think vinca vines or thumbergia are also good. I'm growing those this year as well. I'm in Northwest Iowa zone 5a.

[@debbiej5184]

I agree with you on the roses. Not fighting the Japanese Beetles either. Not worth the trouble.Thanks for your knowledge.

[@stephaniediaz3684]

You can ship it to me 🙋‍♀️ love your content, and can't wait to see your garden this year 🤩😉

[@wildesfam]

Well, you did it again. You introduced me to another plant I just had to have🤦‍♀️. I’ve grown Colocasia before, but this Royal Hawaiian Wikikki will take center stage on a floating planter in my pond. I’ve had it sent to me here in Florida to give it a head start, before returning to Wisconsin.

[@juliefurman1978]

My roses will all soon be GONE as well. They are such a chore. I hate it but ... like you, just the work to them.

[@saralyleantolik607]

I feel the same about the h hibiscus. All show and no soul. 😂 I have good luck with the beautiful butterfly bushes. Love your channel

[@TheLivingBackyard]

Great video! We all need to see what works and doesn't for our areas and for all the effort! First time I don't have roses this year, and now we have deer, so I'm planning to protect an area and planting some again. I think if I had those beetles I would not bother again! Yes, hibiscus need a milder weather. Those are hard decisions for sure but you need good results for your efforts. I hope you can save or transplant the tree somehow. Thanks for the video!

[@sylvierossignol9757]

I have sworn off roses as well, the few times I tried, it just didn’t work out especially when one lasted a few years and poof, it did not come back up one year. The types of plants I tend to stay away from are thorny or prickly ones. I think what you are doing is great and being honest. Kudos for making that decision, you will enjoy your garden even more!

[@shawnisenor906]

I get the “enough is enough” state of mind. I too, last year, pulled out 2 hibiscus. They never ever bloomed for me. I also have two holly shrubs that have been around for over 10 years and have grown a total of 2 feet tall. And then there’s the large architectural evergreen at the front of my house that has completely outgrown its spot. That one will hurt but it’s just an opportunity to do something new. Love you and your content.

[@KEEPTHOSEGEARSMOVING]

One tip to I learned growing tropicals here in northeast pa is to bring the alocasia and elephant ear types inside after the first frost and pot them up under grow lights for the winter. Keeps them awake and ready for the next season. Also if your growing Dahilas this season jump start them with a old aquarium with a light on top.

[@Dahliaismypassion]

Erin, I can totally relate about roses. I’ve went through many cycles of planting/removing them. Now I am on the upswing of removing them again. They get 3 years to perform, if they refuse, they are out!😁 However, I do have some old varieties that are bulletproof and I love them.

[@verawallace9055]

I inherited a small petals climbing rose, the guy that help me with the grass almost killed it ,I nursed it back to life ,when in bloom it's a thing of beauty, I also took cuttings and put it on another side fence and it's doing pretty good, the original plant has clusters of small beautiful pink flowers when in bloom tons of them

[@Russ4704]

I am a nurseryman and enjoy your videos. Reference to your roses: David Austin roses require full attention 24/7, these roses are even more time consuming than Hybrid Tea roses. I nave found that the Easy Elegance Roses are fairly easy to grow. Two of my favorites are Kashmir(red) and High Voltage (yellow). One of my favorite small trees is Hepticodium minicoides or Seven Son Flower. Because I too live in South East Wisconsin, it would be great to attend one of your seminars. Keep up the good work.

[@cathybranly1839]

I completely get the problem with the roses, especially Japanese beetles! Some of the other plants are beautiful-now my list just got longer!

[@daritxlin]

I got Waikiki at Walmart, and it's beautiful! You'll enjoy it.

[@saraw8503]

Roses are prima Donna’s. They hate the heat and humidity of my zone8a coastal NC climate.

[@jjjohnston545]

I completely understand the hibiscus situation. 2021 I bought two and they died. I planted one again in 2022 and hoping it returns this year

[@DianePahl]

Oh boy, I would love those roses! I kind of run a rose hospital here, people in the neighborhood who are pulling out their old roses, I take them, baby them and try to get them going! I have a suggestion for a perennial climbing vine for you which is marvelous. Sweet Autumn clematis. One jumped into my cart last year - you know how that goes - and I couldn't be happier with it. What's neat about it is beautiful foliage all summer and then wham, in the fall, tons of small delicate white flowers. It's amazing! Mine is in partial shade and did very well. It's situated in a spot where the setting sun shines through it and it's ethereal. Another fun vine, which is an annual is the Cardinal vine. You can get those seeds anywhere. Super neat lacy foliage with tiny little red and white flowers - simply a real cool plant. That baby will vine big time so be prepared for that. It's one of those that when you are pulling weeds nearby, suddenly you feel a tickle and lo and behold it's the Cardinal vine, reaching out to say hello. You've picked some neat plants to try this summer. Can't wait to see how they do.

[@anthonyfrisk449]

My 2023 garden goal is dig out any perennial or shrub that is too water hungry. Having back to back seasons of drought has taken a toll on my garden beds, and my pocketbook when having to irrigate these water hungry plants. My focus will be on installing more water wise plantings going forward.

[@kjen9231]

I feel better about abandoning my roses after hearing you’re doing the same. I really really wanted them to work but they always have so many pests and no show. I’m re-homing mine too.

[@GardeningSpirit]

Erin I am SO with you on the serviceberry trees. I have tried them 3x. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them so much. We also have cedars a lot in my neighborhood / town / area that I live in. Eastern red cedars are actually part of the new building re planting plan for new homes here now. It saddens me terribly bc I love serviceberries so much. But it is not meant to be.

[@Edu_Kate]

Would spice viburnum work in your zone? There are many varieties that birds love for their fruit.

[@GardeningSpirit]

@@Edu_Kate yes! i have viburnums! 👍

[@lbrazill]

Searched for probably ten years for a blue Hibiscus I saw in the Bryant Park Gardens in NYC. Bought it, planted it, hated it. Now in a friend's garden who also has the first Hibiscus I bought. Just not my kind of plant. This year I am adding more of my fave perennials and trying some non-hardy things for containers; pretty much a first for me. We lost two Serviceberries back when we first started to garden. Had cedar apple rust with other things and never made the connection with the Serviceberries. I think you are correct on this. One of my favorite Astratias is 'Vanilla Gorilla' with beautiful variegated foliage. Best variegated plant in my garden.

[@bonniejackson7476]

Hi no we aren't covered in snow but we just had a week of very warm temps now headed to freezing for the next three nights. I think you are right there are simply certain plants where the struggle is too great. I feel that way about peonys. Some have luck with them in zone 8A but I haven't. So no more. Our climate is just too hot! Thanks

[@sherylbirdsall2298]

Not going to attempt growing Clematis. I've tried and failed too many times. I'm in South Dakota, Zone 4b and the ones I've purchased were hardy for my zone so not sure what I'm doing wrong. Love your videos and espicially your sense of humour!

[@jhadz7507]

I swore off daylilies, rose of Sharon & tulips. And I’m thankful I stopped at putting in only 2 roses!

[@StormWarningMom]

I was thinking about planting service berry myself, because in the PNW zone 8b, they are native and supposedly do well. I appreciate the picture you posted of it as well, and from what I saw that would be beautiful. If I do grow it, I'll think of you. :)

[@snu3877]

That's one tree I want to add as well. The bloom is so dainty and ethereal. It has a delightful charm to it.

[@lainyjane4581]

grew astranria 25 yrs ago. in seattle area. 0 problem, long lasting. wonderful sturdy long bloom. so pretty. Love that colocassia. drop dead gorgeous. would love one to try. also grew alnwik (sp) in NM. they were fab. very cold hardy. no humidity. no japanese beetle there. now i'm in e. tennessee and it it HOT HUMID and J Beetle land. (never knew them before) only rose i have is drift peach, series.. love it. blooms all the time! first year. last yr bought ' spring snow' crabapple tree and 3 blue juniper trees. am i doomed? Love all your videos. never grown veggies before. am attempting low ;( raised beds, but my heart is really the flowers. you have inspired me. thank you.