Crossing Things Off My Garden To-Do List!✅ :: Spring Fertilizing, Painting Trees and Transplanting!

[@MelindaBrooks-vj3fr]

The brown paint on the trees really cuts the glare coming off the white paint! I love the difference.

[@jeannettejohnson2572]

Omg- I’m such a list maker like you! Love to scratch off as each job is completed…so satisfying!😂👍

[@absurdistsloth]

Am I the only one who actually loves the look of whitewashed tree trunks? 😆 Where I grew up in Asia, all the trees are whitewashed with lime, sometimes mixed with copper sulphate - this not only acts as sunscreen but also acts as a fungicide and pest deterrent. I think it looks really cute, like the trees are wearing knee-high socks, lol. I’m actually shocked that people use latex paint for this though, that’s wild! You learn something new everyday!

[@julvwildcat190]

I prefer the white as well. As long as she loves the look, that's all that matters right? It is her garden after all. I'm glad that she showed this though because at least I can see how it looks with brown. Now I know that it's not for me. 😄

[@shellyledbetter5285]

I love the look of the white on the trees also!

[@donnasantamaria8317]

Do you add the lime and copper sulfate to the paint?

[@GardeningSpirit]

Can NOT get over how much your property has changed since a few short months! Amazing!

[@Ameathia]

Brown paint for the trees looks so much better.

[@josephkelly1909]

I agree on the center island grass..Monty needs a place to run and the kids need a lawn. Also..we have lots of solar up lights in warm white and they looks great on the house and trees

[@annwoleben5439]

Everything is coming together so nicely. When you first introduced us to your new home and landscape, I was totally overwhelmed. You are making fantastic progress!

[@leanneshoemaker8091]

Have you thought of just growing grass in the center island area until you can get to the projects there? It would be a beautiful lush green look instead of all the mulch. Just thinking….🤔😘. Love your channel, family and home. Leanne

[@lindylou3519]

And what about a 3 trunk palm tree in the center? ❤

[@nickbono8]

Doing grass properly without it looking like crap is expensive, labor and water intensive, especially in such a large area. Take it from me, a landscaping contractor!

[@TicTacMI]

Taking the grass up when she’s ready to start working on the middle island is going to be an insane headache…. Better to leave it without.

[@ijustrunb2125]

Not grass. But maybe clover. 😊

[@iliaconrad219]

Maybe a cover crop? Would that put good stuff (nutrients) into the soil and suppress weeds?

[@iancampbell168]

That brown paint looks WAY better than the white! Love how everything is coming together!

[@plantjoy365]

A girl after my own heart! I love a list and I also love marking off completed items. I get so distracted in the garden, it keeps me focused! Love your mulch. I always say that when I put out my mulch, it’s like finding the perfect pair for shoes for a favorite outfit. It just completes everything!

[@faithdefour5276]

Remember that you also painted brown over white paint! Will not be as brown due to that. Another coat will even look better! Gardens are coming along!😊

[@KP-gw5zv]

Good morning Janie. Lavender does last longer then 2 years if you cut it back every year and don't let it get woody at the bottom. Once it starts to become woody then yes it only last as long as you want it and it becomes leggy and not so good looking.

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks for another great garden video my dear friend. Hugs and kisses from grandma, Sandy, and Debbie.

[@jammosu6498]

Just watched one of your videos from a year ago. I can’t believe how far you’ve gotten in just months after moving. Kudos

[@simplybloom]

Crazy how people haven’t heard of painting tree trucks white. We do it in Minnesota and we are like the coldest state! 😂 we actually use tree guards. Ugly things in my opinion, but it’s a plastic guard that protects the tree from sunburn, from bucks scraping their antlers on the trunk, and from rodents eating the bark under the snow in the winter. We put them in all our trees until they are more mature to protect their young soft bark/trunks.

[@plantjoy365]

I have used gravel glue successfully. I have pea gravel near an entrance and the gravel would get stuck in the treads of our shoes and we’d end up scratching our floors. So much better now. Monty is growing like a weed. ❤

[@brendao185]

I love how the paint toned it down and you can focus on the tree and not the starch white 😊😊😊😊

[@aprili.9809]

Are you planning on filling in the pathway deeper? The edging sticking up that high seems like it would be a tripping hazzard.

[@TheMistakenGarden]

I really like the trunks painting the light brown. It really blends in well with the wood chips and the back fence. I’m so excited to see your garden grow this summer. ❤

[@paulapeeler3157]

I love your handwriting... I've read about the gravel glue, I can't wait to see you do that...

[@Edu_Kate]

Uh, you have lovely handwriting. I'm sure you rushed to pull chores from your head and onto paper giving no thought others might be looking over your shoulder. You accomplished quite a lot in a day! I may have to look in to Miss Molly. If I recall, she was marginal to my Minneapolis zone...but now I've moved up half a zone (5a) so it might work. I have a niece, Molly. 😊 My, what large daisies you have. Everything looks so wonderful.

[@sandyasposito8262]

I love watching everything you do, so much info!!! Thank you!!

[@laurielangley2306]

LOVE , LOVE, LOVE YOUR LIST!!!!

[@aspiringviolinist5732]

You’re hardworking is paying off! Everything is looking so good! Have a great day!!

[@deborahgosse1186]

Love your half hour videos in the garden !!!!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I love the look of white-painted trunks. It’s very Mediterranean. I totally understand why you’d try the brown but if you decide to go back to white I’ll have your back. Transports me straight to the hillsides of Italy. 😊

[@kcook2256]

Just want to say everything is coming together beautifully. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us. It keeps me excited to try different things at my place zone 9b.

[@gingerpunk916]

I wonder if the brown paint is "lighter" than you thought because you're painting it over a white base. If it was painted straight on the trees with no old white paint under it it might have been darker...

[@gardengirl649]

Have you thought about giving a clean cut to all the edges of your driveway so you have a nice sharp edge?

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yes! My dad is bugging me to do it. 😆😉

[@RonnieGaunt-g4x]

You have probably already completed your diamond pattern entrance by the time you read this...but I was thinking that you could just slide the next row of pavers right next to the other pavers without the gravel inserts...in other words two rows of just pavers when you first enter then the gravel portion starts. Since it is right where the entrance begins, it can be a bit of a different pattern. I don't know how to explain what I mean, but I'm sure whatever you end up with will be lovely. Enjoy watching you make your dream a reality!

[@JoyfulJerseyGardening]

Have I mentioned how much I love the front patio!!?! ❤ Even unfinished it just looks sooo good! Smart design choice, you have to be so pleased with it.

[@donnasantamaria8317]

It also ties into the espalier design!

[@JoyfulJerseyGardening]

Yesss!! I love how it mimics the espalier. It’s going to look amazing this summer!

[@jodiehatfield7421]

Throw a bunch of wild flower seed in the middle until u can do what u want it would look beautiful or zinnias they are so easy to ❤

[@Vicfric]

The past three years I have used wood chips to mulch my property. At this point it is breaking down wonderfully, and when I dig down, it is full of worms and other life. You may want to irrigate your center island to get those wood chips started in the breaking down process. You will have wonderful soil in a couple of years.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Ooh that’s a good idea!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thanks Janey, Happy Growing. 🪻💚🙃

[@azyEmpero]

Suggestion, the same way ,you created your walk way, Do that over the cement driveway ❤ this way ,you don't have to breaking the cement❤ it will look gorgeous ❤ also both side Of driveway, after you created same way as walkway, plant semi tall border plants ❤

[@dianasmith2876]

I agree with a previous comment about when seeing the property at the beginning, I was totally overwhelmed and i had no vision! I've been watching you for quite a while and knew you'd get us through the transformation one step at a time. You and Jason are doing great keeping us step by step with you, love your progress!

[@botanykey]

The brown paint looks so much better than the white! Noticed it in your March tour and I'm finally getting back to finish this video.

[@ginjones2262]

Love your videos Janey! You could definitely use a gator or golf cart 👏

[@pat9604]

So much accomplished!

[@barbarawitt9989]

You will LUV LUV the Tones!!!!

[@kfetter9046]

My absolute favorite part of this video? Monty turning himself upside down at 11:56 while you are petting him, LOL! What a sweet goofball! 🥰🐶💐

[@Elisabeth-zi8ww]

Living in Phoenix, zone 9b, we paint all our fruit tree trunks with the brown paint instead of white paint..our summer temps are hotter than Davis and our tree's are just fine using brown paint...plus it just looks 100% better than weird white trunks..🌳

[@dianehoffman3508]

You are like the energizer bunny! Good work! I'm going to do the same.

[@DogWoodsFlowerFarm]

Our dogs dig up the plant tone, and eat it, because of the bone meal.

[@juliets_garden]

I'm glad you moved the butterfly bush and rose into the orchard. With all that space to work with, I think it will be more rewarding for you to do one section at a time. Also, the orange trees are not so glaring with the light brown. Good call on those! You're killin' it, girl!

[@grisespino5342]

Love the new paint color. 🌳White latex trunk paint is usually diluted with water, just a heads up. Try getting covers/cap for pvc pipes.

[@bevjensen2278]

It's so hard to believe you've been at your new home only six-eight months, when we see the immense progress you've made in such a short time! It looks sooooo amazing. It would be interesting to see Michael Glassman's reaction to your progress! And what a stroke of genius to have him set out a long range plan for your entire property so that you have a guide to follow, yet still allowing you to make changes where necessary or on a whim or when opportunities arise like your new greenhouse!

[@cherylmonopoli2896]

Hi,I always have a list of things to do in my garden as well as in my home. I totally understand your comment on thinking you can do more than you actually can.I do the same every day.....but the lists keep me motivated and busy and productive.Your gardens are coming along beautifully.Thanks for sharing😊😊.😊😊😊

[@debs-more-plants]

It is getting so pretty! Do a side by side of the orchard when you moved in! Hugs to Monty!!! So cute!

[@carolcummings8886]

Janey, you are so organized. Please post the secret rose fertilizer recipe. Your yard is looking so good! Happy gardeing from SE Alabama.

[@jeannestephenson8011]

She showed it on the screen. Just pause the video and write it down. ☺️

[@MaxKent-j5e]

My granddad always painted his trees.

[@dawnreynolds519]

Love the front patio!! It’s amazing how much it has changed! Give yourself a big hug for accomplishing so much already. Thanks for giving us tips on how to save money (mulch drop off) and DIY projects. I think your shade garden will be one of my favorite places.Love following you on your journey. Have a blessed day.😊

[@gardenandjoy]

Your front yard is looking so beautiful! I can't wait to see the March garden tour! Even with your injury, you have accomplished so much! Looks fantastic. Don't stress about not finishing 😊

[@francescacanfield5098]

Great minds! I used plant tone and rose tone (plus the secret mix) too! WHOOP! And my roses came from Van Winden’s too (thanks to you!)

[@lindahopkins2381]

I garden in Zone 7 and have been fertilizing my perennials, shrubs, etc. the past two weeks. I use golf tees to mark the plants that are done. Then when I’m finished in an area I remove them. Keeps me organized. Love watching your channel and seeing your sweet puppy!

[@armedwithcrayons]

Thank you for your content, Janey! I love seeing how you approach your projects and tackle problems. So helpful! For the front island, if you're not touching it this year, a cover crop of crimson clover (or something equally nitrogen fixing, pollinator friendly) might be worth considering to keep the dust/wind erosion minimized. Then when you have the time and budget to work on the space, you have even better soil than before. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@wendylfong]

You will LOVE the Tone products. I use them all on my plants and get EXCELLENT results. I’m local to you in the Roseville area and a new subscriber 😊

[@ninacherry3997]

Double check the weather. I’m just south of Roseville and we’ve got rain forecasted for Sunday and Tuesday.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yep. Just saw that! Pathway progress delayed again 🙃

[@denisewax5396]

Looking good, so glad you are focusing on the orchard garden, it’s really so pretty. Take your time, do it right, glad we are along for the ride😊

[@tammydialgray2835]

Please be very very careful with the PVC you cut off. A child fell on one at the school and it punctured his knee cap. You can’t see where they are so it would be better to cap them off so that there is not a possibility of injury. I was the teacher closest to the boy and it was a bloody mess that required surgery and three layers of stitches. 😮

[@brendamoncrief4459]

Did you do a survey first of your property for powelines and water lines? How do you know where to dig?

[@5262janna]

Way to go! You got a lot done and that is my favorite kind of gardening day.

[@debbiewiseman1]

I thik your handwriting is really nice…and…I love Monty!!!❤

[@FarmhouseonStateSt]

Janie, your garden looks amazing. All of your hard work shows !!! A big thumbs up to all of ur helpers. Just amazing !!❤

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@gelinda2718]

Everything is looking great 👍 I love the walk way/ patio I have the perfect place to do something like that although I'm not sure to can pull that off to look as good as yours 😮 your center island is going to be Beautiful as well when you are able to get to it next spring , that will be a massive job but soo worth it I really don't think I would plant it in grass seed until then because grass is sooo hard to remove its a Big Job😢 boy do I know .

[@shirlenehigbie5677]

Have you thought about doing a test run with the gravel glue ... to make sure that it doesn't turn a weird color ... ???

[@lindaga820]

Janey you have come sooo far in a short time at your new home !!! It is looking really good !! Don 't you just love checking off items on your list !!!

[@charlotteprosser9099]

Your garden is just so pretty as it develops. I like the Espomia products in my garden, you will to! Say hi to Monty.♥️

[@lizrichman9812]

Good days work!

[@jessiehorn6254]

Love. Love. Your channel so much! Gardening every thing. Every single area is coming together nicely! Wondering, how do you keep track of each area? What needs attention, (planting, fertilizing & watering) and at the right time of season/year?

[@jenmazz1257]

Can’t wait for the garden tour soon Janey! Wow 🤩 I remember when you first moved in and how much work you have done since then is incredible!! Bravo 👏🏻 sending love from Toronto 🇨🇦🫶🏻♥️🪻🌼🌸

[@kld9678]

I live in Ontario, Canada and someone in my neighbourhood, who’s homeland is obviously a hot climate, has painted his front yard maple tree 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sandranuccio259]

I live in Louisiana we have the white stuff on our trees too. ❤

[@TrowelandError]

Love how everything is coming together Janey! The DG looks so great on the path with the new woodchips!

[@christophertaylor9826]

The garden list really helps and keeps you focused. Loved the video can't wait to see what's next.

[@kmsch986]

Maybe someone would want that cactus up front, it looks a little out of place with your garden style and it’s right at your entrance. For the center island, I would think about a cover crop-something you can mow down that dies off and adds nitrogen but would keep weed growth down. I’m not sure what you would use in California. If I left an unirrigated area of dirt, even with mulch the weeds, esp bindweed, would go nuts and I’d be worried about them seeding to side areas. We have done annual wildflowers mixed in for beauty also but I don’t think that would work in your area bc they would likely be perennial, unless you didn’t mind them coming back amongst what you plant.

[@lrogers707]

yes - a CA native poppy,...

[@karenhutzkal9793]

The paint on the trunks is so much better! Still does its job but less distracting to the eye when looking at the gorgeous garden bed 🙌🏼

[@stephanieh7367]

Leave the lavender, you have enough to do at the moment! Also, I love catching glimpses of Monty. I would love to see more of those little clips of his personality. What a cutie!

[@susiebales-oswalt1564]

My daddy used to white wash our trees. I grew up in Oklahoma…

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey🌺 . Well done . You did a wonderful work in the garden and every thing is going very well . The brown paint looks better than white on the trees . Have a fantastic day . 🌺🌻🌺

[@JRP58]

I’m impressed with the progress you’ve made. I think you’re so smart to pull the plants from the center island and concentrate your efforts on the perimeter beds. Can I just say again that I LOVE the diamond patterned walkway!

[@janetvorenkamp3655]

doing great. must be so proud to see it coming together. hard work really shows. You are two months ahead of me so love seeing blooms. Monty = too cute

[@Ameathia]

I have had lavender last for 20 years. In New York.

[@pharesk7508]

Your soil seems so much improved!!

[@cindyannefontenot]

Everything is looking amazing!! Laura from Garden Answer cuts her lavender back to the ground every year so she doesn’t have to deal with possibly losing it. She did a video last month on it.

[@Hollybee171]

Looks so much better!! Nothing motivated me more than checking off a list! Maybe one more thing to add to your ‘finishing’ list - paint the post that is supporting your fence by the Hoselink. It keeps catching my eye. That will make it perfect! Good job!

[@Hollybee171]

Also, so glad you kept the zig zag planter. I was with you in the beginning to take it out. But, painted and planted it looks so much better. Kinda a ‘funky’ vibe. But, in a classy way if that makes sense!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I agree! On another one of my lists 😉

[@deborahwilson2432]

Oh Janey you should be so proud, it’s looking amazing ❤

[@veronikasladekova5226]

In our area, zone 6/7 tree trunks are painted white for the winter, so the sun in the day wont wake up the trees,and then during the night when it is too cold the tree trunls can split. It just make the difference between day temperature and night temperature smaller.

[@medinasod2013]

The gardens looking great and the brown paint looks so much better than the white and your dog is adorable

[@salimorton641]

I vote to leave the lavender in place until you take out the planter. You may be pleasantly surprised at how well the plants do this year. But most definitely trim out the old growth. That is a ambitious list for one day! You go girl! P.S. Monty is becoming a sweet garden dog.

[@kathytrohoske421]

Everything is really looking so good.😊

[@suzettebergeron484]

I agree with the other viewer, a lawn in the center front would look awesome in contrast to all of the stone and mulch. I know in California, indulging on a lawn is frowned upon due to water usage but it would look really lovely

[@foreversettled9144]

Lists done the night before increase productivity...at least six must-dos...very satisfying crossing them off. Looks nice. Thank you for all info. Blessings on your day!

[@shareenstone6673]

Jobs well done! You are such an inspiration!

[@jorgee7470]

Reciprocating saw is pretty darn handy.👍

[@DebraOster-v5q]

Fruit trees in northern Minnesota are also painted painted white to protect them from the intense summer sun as the sun comes up at 5:30 in the morning and sets at 10:00 at night.

[@jocollantes4258]

That kind of gravel tends to move around alot unfortunately and could be foot hazard. I remember Laura from Garden Answer saying it's best to use the chip-like form of gravel for high traffic areas than the smooth pea shaped variety. Your paths looked good though and the color of the gravel you choose really fits the 'country romance' vision youre going for.

[@kmsch986]

Agreed, I usually use “breeze” which is the chipped rock bc the pea or round squishing under foot drove me nuts and it never compacts. The glue may help.

[@vickieholland6788]

I was thinking if you bought caps for all those white PVP pipes then you could cover them with mulch.

[@debrareuland8583]

Your garden is looking so beautiful! Smart idea doing all the side garden first.