April blooming shrubs (And gorgeous garden decor!)

Hey there gardener, welcome to my home garden in Central Indiana zone 6!
First things first, let's talk flowers. My garden is bursting with life right now, and I couldn't be happier. From the delicate petals of spireas to the bold bursts of Japanese roses, there's no shortage of eye candy around here. I recently got my hands on some adorable birdhouses, and I couldn't resist showing them off. These little beauties aren't just for looks - they're cozy homes for our feathered friends. So, grab a drink and join me outside.
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[@MrTravis]

Birdhouses are stunning. Place it where you will see it everyday and enjoy watching the birds in their new home!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Beautiful shrubs! I choose location B!

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

Birdhouse placement B and F are my favorite locations. Beautiful garden, you have.💜💐

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you so much!

[@hmfoden]

I like B the best

[@lorilynn244]

I enjoy your channel very much. I have one suggestion, glue pegs on your birdhouses , it will make it easier for your little tenants to climb inside. 💖🦋

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thanks for the tip!

[@kimberlyhensel9155]

B or F were my faves. Beautiful birdhouses!

[@xiaoqiaoxie]

Agreed. The size fits well with both.

[@donnaborda]

I like B the best.

[@chrissheets4865]

My favorites would be B or F. Isn’t spring just the best time seeing everything wake up and the colors emerge?!? 😊

[@sima4372]

Beautiful birdhouses! I like either B or F.

[@mildredkrisik8888]

I vote for location B for the birdhouse. Can you put together a spring bouquet with the blooms from your beautiful shrubs?

[@marygailnelson7024]

If you want birds to nest in them they should not be in or near a path that you go every day. I like the hydrangea area but they looked great everywhere you chose. Hey I did cut my hydrangea into three plants. Two I transplanted into large pots and I left the mother plant where it was. All are healthy! I remember when you did something similar and so I went for it.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

That's awesome! Good luck with the hydrangeas!

[@GrandmaSandy]

How much for a wonderful video, my dear friend always enjoy a good garden tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@BramptonGardener]

just gorgeous!!!! the first blooms of spring are so rewarding!!!!!

[@dawndawn6946]

Hi, Roxana! You're looking as lovely as your garden.❤ I love the Bridal Spirea! I have been looking for one for years locally. I guess I will have to order one. Those birdhouses are so beautiful! Happy gardening, friend!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

They grow quickly! These were soo tiny in one gallon containers at the time.

[@dawndawn6946]

@@SoilandMargaritas OMG I found one today at my local Ace Hardware!🎉🎉🎉

[@KristiB73]

That japonica looks like a marigold on steroids. 🤣😂🤣 So happy to see you posting. 💙

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Right?! She is intense!

[@melaniem5971]

B or F are my favorite places for the large birdhouse. I feel just like you ..a wonderful time of the year!

[@emkn1479]

I’d say that from my experience, where you place a birdhouse depends on what you’re trying to attract and what those birds need and prefer. The hole opening size will determine what can live in it. I’m sure the Audubon Society has information about where best to situate a birdhouse. That would be my first decision, which would narrow down where it looks best aesthetically.

[@annakasikkink7489]

B or F. I think the bright white compliments the trim on the garage and add a nice architectural element.

[@sthomas480]

B and F, so you would not disturb the birds looking to build the nest

[@lynellemcsweeney7772]

B However all are beautiful :)

[@furrheyda1205]

I like how tucked away it looks in B

[@Talula72]

Those are so cool. My vote is B.

[@Etiam.plants]

B or E. Beautiful!

[@Li-Anderson]

All the spots look amazing, but I think they would really appreciate B because that spot does not not look like a lot of traffic. Thank you for sharing Roxana ❤

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Good point!

[@ramonaleyva5015]

OMG love the Japanese rose, just planted a little one from my sister in law last fall, can’t wait for it to grow. Yours is beautiful. I also planted wedding wreath speria and is coming strong w lots of buds. I am in MA zone 6b. Yours is gorgeous!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You will love it!

[@laurieg5308]

Hey Roxanna, the lilacs are going to be gorgeous this year! My vote is B adds a perfect touch to the wall area

[@daiseegray9110]

Roxanne your spring garden is beautiful and your photography is spot on! 🌼🐝 B gives the birds a little privacy

[@kfrankism]

To hard to tell...need a backup shot....It's so pretty anywhere will be awesome. Great find Roxanne.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@roseys6511]

B or F but I like B the best for the big birdhouse

[@julievoracek1497]

I love the birdhouse in photo A best but I don’t think you can go wrong with any spot you decide on.

[@angelaschettino1327]

Love the birdhouse. I think it would look great by your veggie garden E. Good luck!

[@sandychristiansen1749]

I have never heard of the Kerria japonica shrub -- it's my fav now probably because I have the other two. I like position F - the birds can nest and get water in the same area.

[@cyhomer]

That Kerria has always been my dream to have. Wow!

[@angelagabhart4188]

Absolutely beautiful! It's never too early for you to share your garden. The birdhouses are gorgeous!!! Send one to Southern Indiana...I have space for one ;)

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@karenmunger9070]

Love the birdhouses! I like location C. Happy Gardening!

[@DarlaPenados-rp1ss]

Omg your gardens are beautiful love the rose never ever have I seen one like it the birdhouse looks awesome everywhere but latching by the fountain really stood out

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@lisagoggin8021]

I vote for B

[@darlenemartinez384]

A or B ❤

[@mycraftroom6872]

They’re all great spots. I think you just need more bird houses!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I like your thinking!

[@dustyflats3832]

I think if the tall one could be mounted from the bottom with a metal plate on a post it would look great in a flower filled area like (A). I think it would look so whimsical popping up on a post surrounded by shrubs or flowers. In the garden area it may be too busy and upset the birds. They look very cute. The tall one, I’m not sure how deep it is, but may want to add a block of wood inside to raise it up so the birds don’t burn themselves out trying to fill it. Not a bird specialist it’s just something I think I heard along the way. The Bridal wreath is a shrub we had in my youth. The property we bought has one and I’ve never pruned it 😂. The poor thing in winter gets pancaked. After it flowers this year I am putting that on a list for a haircut 💇‍♀️.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

The tall birdhouse is not super deep, the base is hollow for the 4x4 to fit in (I hope that makes sense) but I appreciate the advice. I love that bridal wreath, such a lovely classic shrub.

[@dustyflats3832]

@@SoilandMargaritas oh, ok, yes it fits over a 4x4” post. Perfect!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Everything is looking absolutely gorgeous and the birdhouses are stunning 💞

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bellarosa009]

Hola, amiga! Your garden is SO beautiful! Love that Kerria Japonica. Beautiful!!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Muchas gracias!

[@laylapmm2767]

Definitely “A”!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

I love the birdhouse!

[@capecodcottagegarden]

C or F. Love the lilacs ❤

[@ellejolichaine140]

Those birdhouses look charming anywhere in the garden, but if I were to choose it would be letter C. Your garden looks amazing!

[@Kristen-603]

B and F are my top two spots for it.

[@user-se6me4lv3w]

Good to see you back..

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@amyhoff1501]

B and F for me too

[@kericarlson1194]

A & F ❤

[@grisespino5342]

I suggest A! Protected and surrounded by hydrangeas. Your flowering shrubs are 😍, but LILACS!!!

[@janetneill2660]

I saw when Claudia installed those bird houses, they are beautiful! I preferred A's placement, but I'm sure they will be beautiful wherever you place them.

[@tracyoconnor-mcgraw4952]

C is the best . NO WAIT…….F 😬🌻♥️

[@lauriesickles5393]

B or D😊

[@lisahahn173]

D and F look good, especially near the bird bath. 💚🤍

[@patz780]

C is the best spot, I think. Anywhere near the fountain detracts from the fountain (except the smaller birdhouse, that would look great tucked in like old one) and I wouldn’t want it near my food garden.

[@emkn1479]

I bought a kerria a few years ago but it didn’t make it. I need to try again. Not technically a rose I don’t think, so I’m not sure online rose sellers would have it, but I’m going to be looking! Mine was a single bloom plant and it was so delicate.

[@addievines1902]

They're so beautiful, Roxanna. I think any of those locations would be absolutely great. The birdhouses are outstanding, they would stand out anywhere. I can't decide.

[@106Sparkle]

I like F. Those bird houses are so cute!

[@momax4625]

A… looked very nice

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@user-fx5sq1zc6l]

B💕

[@cherisemoss7854]

F. I like those birdhouses as well. Good choice...

[@doloresramirez3289]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@claraespinal5253]

I like the F because you have the birdhouse right there. Love your garden, congratulations.

[@prakashnagra6163]

Love the birdhouse. C is my choice.

[@shecool1313]

The birdhouses are so sweet! I think C looks good.

[@frogjardin]

B or F!

[@suzannah6044]

A, E or F - for the smaller birdhouse. They are beautiful.

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

C was my favorite !!! ❤

[@NatureHerbsandTea.]

Subscribed! New friend from Virginia ❤❤❤

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Welcome!

[@AnaAlvarez-cu9tk]

Roxanne, your garden is so beautiful. All of them look amazing but I really like the yellow one. Do you know where I can buy the seed? Blessing!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I really don’t know. I’m sorry.

[@DevonSmedley]

Beautiful!! F stood out to me the most😊. I love my little Good Directions birdhouse, I have the same one you got and would LOVE that big one too! I always have birds nesting in my little one.

[@amyjones2490]

That is a lovely Kerrie shrub. Please show how you prune her. Most of those shrubs I’ve seen get thin and scraggly but not yours.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I just cut off the dead blooms right after it blooms and I trim all the new shoots to keep it in one place. I will try to film it.

[@SnappyR]

I like D or F for the beautiful bird house - I also love the Spirea - gorgous♥

[@SoilandMargaritas]

👏

[@michelleyanche1706]

My vote is for F

[@K414nn4]

Gorgeous garden you have 😍😍 I also garden in zone 6 (Massachusetts) so glad I find your channel cause I don't know many yt gardeners for zone 6. In the option C, it caught my eye your metal arch. I have rose bushes and climbers but it's so hard to find heavy duty and tall arches/trellises/arbors, would you tell me where is that arch from? The birdhouses are cute! (Nevermind! I found your video where you put the arbor together🙃)

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Awesome! That arch if from gardeners, somebody said it was discontinued but I love it so much! Thank you!

[@lynngenier308]

F because it’s near the bird bath

[@user-fx5sq1zc6l]

I had a Kerria Japonica for years… it made a hedge and so many people wanted it.. Unfortunately some poison oak grew through it and it died ..

[@SoilandMargaritas]

🤯

[@kimh.4667]

A or B 😊

[@valeriescott2754]

I like F😊

[@jaysea4916]

A. Peace-

[@pibgorn]

I’ve started what I hope will be a lilac hedge. Do you fertilize them?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

So, ideally I try to get them some at some point in the spring but most years i forget, they are established so no need but if you do, they will definitely thrive.

[@joybarra23]

B and F

[@renebyers6153]

F!❤

[@ltcneedstoplan]

A or E 🐦

[@NancyHernandez-zw4ep]

B or F

[@grannybea6956]

B

[@Flower_hoarder]

D‼️

[@lindat5321]

A or F but really A

[@doowopshopgal]

A

[@PracticalGardener]

Hydrangea area

[@ElinWinblad]

A, B, F

[@MsVerleana]

B, F

[@sonialopez3008]

B o f is better

[@susannewlove2115]

F

[@donnagent6046]

D

[@SoilandMargaritas]

😀

[@brefnejowers9747]

F - I guess they are just for decoration rather than for actual birds to nest in?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I am really hoping birds make a home there.

[@brefnejowers9747]

@@SoilandMargaritas in that case it might be worth finding out where they would like them to be. In my area of the UK they like east facing to get morning sun but afternoon shade 🐣

[@brefnejowers9747]

@@SoilandMargaritas in that case it might be worth finding out where they would like them to be. In my area of the UK they like east facing to get morning sun but afternoon shade 🐣

[@sheilalondon5803]

B or F!

[@katyg7959]

B or F

[@lynnelarkee962]

B