Busting 7 Garden Management Myths

[@utubepunk]

I looked up my ecoregion... check this out: The *Texas Blackland Prairies* are a temperate grassland ecoregion located in Texas that runs roughly 300 miles (480 km) from the Red River in North Texas to San Antonio in the south. The prairie was named after its rich, dark soil. _Less than 1% of the original Blackland prairie vegetation remains, scattered across Texas in parcels._ 🤯😱

[@awildapproach]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing this video with us.🌿

[@jacquelynreeves4685]

Thank you for doing what you do, from Box Elder, SD!!

[@robinr5337]

Reading both your books and looking into your courses. Any specific places I should look for information on turning my bit of New Mexico sand and lava rock into prairie? Very hot and dry here not to mention the intense sunlight.

[@bvogt]

You need to be using plants adapted to growing in sand. I recently worked up a plant list which is included in the online class "Planning Plant Communities." That list is based off a client's landscape that is 100% sand in full sun, and will certainly by comprised mostly of plants that are also native to you. Depending on how large your space is, you may also want to consider some woody plant like rabbitbrush or some Artemisia. I can also work with you via an online design consult and feel confident that we'd find the right plants and solutions for you.

[@robinr5337]

@@bvogt Thanks, I ordered the whole shebang of your classes yesterday. We jackhammered out some of the lava flow 2 years ago to add a nature pond that we absolutely love. It has been such a relief to all the mental stress going on right now. I think this type of native planting will really enhance that and hopefully benefit the local wildlife and our stress levels even more.

[@bvogt]

@@robinr5337 Thank you! I stand behind these classes and have never had an upset customer (250+ now). Sounds like you're creating quite the habitat haven. And yes, beefing up the native plant community based on your ecoregion will most certainly reduce your stress levels -- and those of nearby wildlife. :)

[@tiwowo1234]

OTTAWA CANADA WE HAVE TO MOWING OUR FRONT LAWNS, ITS A WRONG LAW, SHAME

[@Talisahwidman]

Thanks, Benjamin. Curious how you addressed the nutsedge infestation? Just by deadheading and waiting for plants to fill in?

[@bvogt]

It was such a small bed I just pulled them, although that can bring more weeds seeds to the surface.

[@samanthariley6822]

Hi! Re: planting tightly do you find you have to dig out/divide perennials more often? For example if I plant rattlesnake master which the tag says 18-24" but I give it 12" instead? Or is dividing perennials another garden myth?

[@bvogt]

You want plants to fill in! So yes, myth. You want competition and layers and density and nature -- not more work for yourself. Choose the right plants in the right place in the right communities, and you don't have to fuss as much.

[@samanthariley6822]

@@bvogt that's oddly very liberating! haha. Love your channel by the way, using it a lot to set up my first garden.

[@shaunbooth5205]

What are your go-to resources to find plants native to your specific eco-region?

[@bvogt]

I go through tons of them in this course, as well as how to use that info: monarchgardens.teachable.com/p/starting-your-native-plant-garden