A colorful tour of the patio garden

Here's a detailed tour of the patio garden. This was the first space I gardened in here, although it has been redesigned countless times in 20 years. This is probably the most cottagey and colorful garden we have.
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[@8helenjhouston8]

Furman’s red is my favorite type of Salvia.

[@kathishamus7226]

😂"Get a room, guys." I did not expect that!

[@nicola_riggs]

“I like it there so it gets to stay.” I love it! That’s the approach I take to my garden, too! 😁💚

[@barbaraschultz2234]

I keep the persicaria to keep the Japanese beetles off of other things!! Love your gardens!

[@ginnysulya9805]

Lol! Erin thank you for the Japanese Beetle comment I literally cracked up as I have said that myself before I flick them into the soapy water! 😂💖🤣 Your garden looks great! 👍👍💖💖

[@dianebright9366]

The garden tour was wonderful; thank you! The highlight for me was the beetle orgy. “Jeez Louise guys, get a room!” I hate those things.

[@jkniederberger5390]

Get a room! Thank goodness I didn't have anything in my mouth. Gotta get myself some of that Calaminta! Loved this tour. Thank you!

[@auntiemo103]

I see I’m not the only one who likes tansy just for the foliage, and pops their little flower heads off! 😅😂 Gorgeous full gardens!

[@paulacothren3591]

I love Dorothy!! It's heartbreaking to see a pet wait and watch for their companion to come back and know he never will. The void in your home since Odin's passing is undoubtedly a massive sorrow all day, every day. I'm sending wishes for peaceful days to you.

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Like x 100!!! {is there a LOVE button somewhere's that I'm not seeing 'coz I prefer to hit the LOVE button). I wanted to change things up this year in my (cluster home community) flowerbeds and bought a packet of Botanical Interests "Flamingo" Celosia. Also called a wheat celosia. Annual. Slow to start (by seed), but it's outrageous gorgeous right now (zone 6a, SW of Cleve., OH). Easily 4' tall, along with my verbena bonariensis that self seeded from last year. SUPER vertical interest FOR SURE! Lovin' it - will do it again next year!!!

[@sunitashastry5270]

I love your dahlias.

[@pamhouglan4710]

All so beautiful! You’re in great shape for the tour group. Always love your no-nonsense comments & easy to follow explanations.

[@beverleysimmons7885]

Oh gosh. Get a room. Crack me up. My infestations needs their own hotel😜. Needed that smile. Thank you. Your music is always so lovely. Who was it? 💝🇨🇦

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

“Get a room “ 😂 Great tour, love your garden ❤

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Great garden tour, you do remember Plants easily. Everyone coming will love you & your magnificent garden.

[@tishatucker7207]

I think I finally figured out my gardening style... it's Erin's! Absolutely beautiful. Colorful, whimsical yet structured, lots of variety but comes together beautifully. Thank you for sharing your gardening magic!

[@bethsbackyard]

The beetles also decimate my persicaria every year in central Indiana. Loved the tour of this bed. Thank you!

[@carlas872]

I love all of the flowers in this section. Thank you so much for sharing all the different plants! Hugs to Dorothy too.

[@katjo0812]

Your hair looks so pretty at that length. Have a great day! Thanks for the video!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thanks ... it had been awhile since I had a cut and it was too long and too blonde ... something teenage me would never understand.

[@eddye7764]

You have such a beautiful garden and I love how you incorporate native plants. We don’t have Japanese beetles in our hot, dry California climate and I can see how they can devastate a plant! Every zone has its problems. I like how your large urn is doing. You can see! It isn’t covered by the plant arrangement. Thank you for the tour 🌲

[@Jaypee4]

Thanks for sharing your new journey with us. Suggestion- the beautiful tall white cabinet tucked in the corner of your living room (from the angle the camera showed us) it might look neat if you turned it at an angle so it touches both walls and will allow you to see from a distance what beautiful pieces you will be adding to the shelves. It’s your house you do what you like, it’s merely a suggestion from my camera viewpoint.❤ the girls rooms are adorable.

[@robertarohwer3861]

Beautiful garden... truly. How's Dorothy doing without Odin? Thanks for sharing this tour!

[@altheab.8907]

Very nice, Erin. Everything is looking good. Pests happen. Japanese beetles are nasty.

[@aalejardin]

Yes to more tours with plant ID -- very inspiring (as well as beautiful).

[@salimorton641]

I think your garden looks lush and beautiful!

[@ga-girl9867]

I love the color scheme in the urn!

[@catgal1102]

I really enjoyed this video! You cracked me up with your comment about the Japanese beetles needing a room - too funny! 😂 I think your garden tour visitors will be enthralled.

[@janetschuchter238]

I like how you mix your dahlias into the landscape, I need to try that.

[@kayjane2115]

You cracked me up with your Japanese Beetle comments! 😂 That's the first time I have seen them "congregate" like that. I hope to never again! Lol! Your gardens look so lovely, though. Will you video your garden tour? Hope to see that! Take care, and Happy Gardening!

[@cherylbelott]

Thanks for the tour Erin! Everything looks beautiful! 🌸 🌱 Your funny comments are bonus 😂

[@kathleenvadney6217]

I liked the tour style with names. It helps envisage the plants in combination with other plants.

[@pinetreesnflowers]

Dark foliage dahlias are stunning! I need more of those!

[@asilsreeb]

The garden is beautiful, and I do find it very helpful when the plants are identified. I also appreciate your sense of humor on the Japanese beetles!! So funny because they are a pain in the butt (that's saying it nicely)!!! I've got plenty here in the northeast and they are a chore to deal with!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@carmenbailey1560]

Everything is so beautiful, wouldn’t I just love to have a on site tour. Way to garden at the next level. Thanks for sharing your pride and joy and that includes Dorothy. 👍❤️😊

[@jennifer-threedogsinagarde8265]

I need to work on creating a neat front to my borders. I agree it helps the exuberant growth behind look better. Love your use of repetition. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

The garden is looking spectacular, love the single dahlias.

[@deborahmansfield4809]

You have so many unique and unusual plants that I’ve never even heard of. Is there some way you would ever explain how you get plant ideas and information?

[@kellieleahy66]

Thank you for sharing your garden! It's lovely. Having the structure of the urn visible and repeating the border plantings was a great decision. So simple, yet so impactful. 😊

[@t.e.mccall8886]

Great tour! Thank you AND you are correct, this format where you tell us the plant name as we see it in your garden makes a huge difference because I can envision it in my own garden. I see its height and how it looks with the neighboring plants. Loved this!

[@veronicaradcliffe2996]

Definitely helpful. I've gained a lot of knowledge and inspiration from these tours over the years ... thanks!! And OMG. Those Japanese beetles !!! 😂

[@Rougebasque]

Just beautiful combinations. I also like how the orange shutters of the cottage blends in your coral/orange theme. Got to look on the bright side 😃

[@Gordon_2000]

Nice garden indeed.

[@jenniferbaker5167]

I love your layering and the colors. Can't wait to see more. Thank you for reminding me this is a beautiful time of year. I am having a garden tour this weekend and I keep thinking I missed peek. Laura and Aaron showed us their beautiful benches you suggested to them. They are amazing in their cut flower garden.

[@jodicivill5747]

I loved this tour! I know you can’t do it in all videos, but it was so helpful hearing you speak about individual varieties! You’ve inspired me to plant some of them next year! Thank you!

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

This garden looks sooo good. The repetition works so well with the purple basil. I remember Japanese beetles from my childhood in PA. Sorry you have to deal with them. They do seem to be very happy in your garden. 🙂 Jeez Louise for sure. Thanks for the tour.

[@josweatt898]

Beautiful borders!

[@upnorth21]

Love your sense of humor, makes me laugh out loud 😄 Same for me, only plant with Japanese Beetles is the Persicaria. Yes these videos are helpful when you name plants. I did plant Verbana Bampton and love how it comes back

[@AttnDefDis_]

That basil is really cool. I like that a lot.

[@lorihanby6733]

It’s all so beautiful!!! Honestly it’s great to see an accomplished gardener like you have a few plants that aren’t picture perfect. Part of you being down to earth and why I like you so much. The really light and wispy, barely visible on camera plant it GORGEOUS!!!! Please tell us more about that one!! I really loved the bright lime green foliage with the coral colored flowers and the dark burgundy and white in the urn. Such a pretty combo of colors. Can’t wait to see more.

[@marlaschaefer2544]

The Tiny tuff Stuff with the other variations of pinks looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

[@wagnerab1958]

I loved this garden tour, your garden is so lovely. Note to self: Buy Crichton Honey dahlias ... Thank you Erin!

[@kathrynowens2678]

Another great tour Erin! And thank you for taking the time to name specific cultivars. I am carving out gardens in zone 3b. Hello to Dorothy. 🤗

[@lizjohnson3412]

This video was so enjoyable. Love your gardening style. I love real gardens.

[@tuhesse]

YOUR GARDEN LOOKS AMAZING. DOROTHY IS PRECIOUS.

[@gwtaylor70]

Really loved this tour. First time we’ve seen this formal portion. You are an amazing gardener and we love your relaxed style.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Love your plantings! The repeat along the edge is so pretty.

[@shanamatteucci3980]

I missed the contents in the urn…Love the flavor of this part of the garden. ❤

[@marpayne1375]

I really enjoyed this garden tour and especially liked the urn. Thank you so much for sharing 🍃

[@marybeth4002]

Beautiful looking garden with great colors! I'm loving that pop of pink/orange/red. Yes, I do enjoy this garden tour and would look forward to more. I actually laughed out loud 'get a room guys' Too funny.

[@jeanioneill6610]

Your garden looks great!Thanks for taking us along.

[@michellehochrein1971]

I love how you put the labels on the videos of each plant Laura did that today also and it’s very helpful to us

[@kshields273]

Agreed! It’s so helpful to have the names on screen, that way I can take a screenshot for future reference.

[@laurelsayer7557]

Yes love to learn about your individual plants, what works, what doesnt, and why. I've been making loads of notes ready for my next shopping haul.

[@marybethgardener111]

OMG GET A ROOM. That's hysterical. Freaking beetles grrrr!!

[@rebeccahatch1930]

Gorgeous 😍 love all the layers. It's like a symphony.

[@naturegirl7777]

...LOVED this garden tour, Erin...the patio-side of the bed is my favorite of all. I have really begun to embrace different FOLIAGE colors, and not just flower colors -- like your basil and dahlias. 😉👌 (from 👩🏼‍🌾💚 =^..^=, MD, 6b)

[@casandradickinson8518]

Thank you Erin for the tour, looking beautiful!

[@aloras405]

I have Japanese beetles too and I hate them. They seem to love my four o'clocks, hollyhocks and marigolds. I cut down the trees they seemed to swarm around and it is helping.

[@pandorar1388]

Your garden is stunning! Your house is dreamy....would you ever consider doing a house tour?

[@debrabresnan8244]

Love your garden!

[@ginafriend1690]

Thanks for this portion of tour! All that labor of love pays off! 😊 I don't know What I was thinking, and bees Do love, Agastache blue fortune. I planted either side of my 3 stairs by deck rail. Not the place to add. Ha, looked like a jungle. I keep them pruned down to ball shape. Sorry bees! ☺️

[@jenjoy4353]

Your garden is beautiful! How wonderful to wonder though and enjoy all those lovely flowers.

[@Khushboo-e-Hassan12]

"Your videos are not only beautiful in terms of content but also in how you edit them ! keep sharing the awesome videos."🌹🌹🌹"

[@jla110661]

Very pretty area. I appreciate your use of the Latin names of the plants and the fact that you remember all of them for the most part. So many plants I've never heard of before were shown in this bed. Loved the tour. How's the banana tree doing?

[@patriciathome7857]

Thank you for the tour! I appreciate your pointing out every plant. I feel inspired to add a rambling clematis to my garden. Heading to the garden center today - fingers crossed it's not too late in the season!

[@susanhurd6400]

Thank you and loved the garden tour, especially at different times of the year; lot's of hard work for you this year so it will be lovely to see if grow and change as all of the new plantings take off!😎🌻🏡

[@devonjones9419]

Love love this format! Thank you for taking the time to go plant by plant! Already building my list for next year’s project!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Erin, the Kintzley's Ghost honeysuckle might be a great plant (grown on a vertical structure) for the privacy hedge between you and your neighbor's property. Your patio garden is absolutely beautiful! I hope you are having a fun week. Blessings to you and your loved ones. ~Margie🤗💐

[@catherinemoran3325]

Your garden is fabulous. Such a treat for your touring group. In central WI we have also been dry, dry, dry. All you can do is try to keep up on the watering and maintain the best you can. 🥵

[@agneslazarenko2653]

Beautiful❤

[@JanetVoelker]

Jut beautiful! I love these plant-specific tours. They give me all sorts of ideas.❤

[@christinahaftmann4065]

Your urn seems to love displaying "a flourish!" It has its own personality. This was a fun tour - especially seeing what went wrong! Enjoy the end of the summer. 🏖 🌿 🪴 🌱 🌹

[@lindaburniac6183]

Get a room! Right there with ya Sista!

[@kristywhited8857]

You are so real and honest, I think you should leave the dead-looking Wild Magic Basil and it will make a great talking point. Even the best gardeners have to deal with things like this, so it could be informative and educational and maybe even get a good laugh out of a few. :-) Keepin' it real!

[@marlaschaefer2544]

I really like the urn planting this year. My colors for annuals are also purple and white this year.

[@robertparker8669]

Get a room! It all is beautiful. No boo boo’s, only possibilities!

[@susankilpatrick2918]

Great tour - loved the photographs of each plant, the names, and comments - learned so much and great motivation to think about trying some in my garden.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

So so pretty!!! Great job Erin.❤

[@Sycamore_Creek]

I’d love an update on the ostrich ferns!!🥰

[@bonniemiller9197]

Hello, I am a new subscriber and also in zone 5b, an hour south of Buffalo NY. We live in the woods and that means that we have our own set of what will or won't thrive. Excited to begin following your garden journey.

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Thanks. Great tour ,love seeing how everything is doing 💚🌿🍃

[@desireehouse]

Looks great, Erin!

[@GardenDiscovery]

Absolutely stunning.

[@kimbar11]

Loved the garden tour! I can’t wait for more!

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

Thank you so much, Erin. I LOVED this tour. It is really helpful and inspiring to see how you planted the borders, and you do such a great job putting the plant names on the screen. Helping me make plans for my garden for Spring!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Kinda like a mullet, business in the front, party in the back. 🌺💚🙃

[@lauriscarlson5564]

Love it

[@kathykopacek9246]

Everything looks amazing!!!

[@cpaslick1]

I love garden tours like this --I feel like I learn a lot, in addition to seeing the beautiful plants. 🙂

[@karenhart4316]

Loved this tour thank you Erin 🥰from Karen in Australia 🇦🇺

[@laurawentz2154]

Hello Dorothy! Love how your garden is looking.

[@amynelsongreen3243]

The garden is so beautiful, Erin! Thanks for the sneak peek and I am sure those on the tour will be delighted.