December Garden Tour and Planning For 2024

[@TeresaCoulter]

Please reconsider adding that evergreen into that bed, it'll block your views from the seating area!! For added winter interest, consider putting a grouping of red twig dog wood just beyond the entrance to the back wooded area so that you could still see the red from the patio, gorgeous in winter! Speaking of gorgeous, I'm surprised you haven't added a "Sango-kaku" coral bark maple, beautiful year round!!! For the back, a small, 6' round , inground pond with fountain, surrounded by box woods & black benches & of coarse, white roses or hydrangeas in each corner behind the benches! It is beautiful, I know, because that's what I have! It too is gorgeous ! I added the gothic arch to the main entrance after seeing yours!!! Love it! Great for morning coffee or evening wine after a garden tour!!!! Love watching you guys, keep it up & Happy New Year!!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!! Before we had any idea what we were doing we tried planting a small coral bark. It didn’t last the winter! Maybe someday we will add another

[@lupeflores8438]

Yes to the evergreen. You can always move or cut it if it gets too big. Love what u have done so far!

[@growformegardening]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Michelejb]

My vote is in the landscape… but I really love it in the pot as well. So I think whatever you choose will look fabulous 😊

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@amandasanders5484]

I vote: nothing in the middle and leave the grass.❤ Also, a small pond in the back left and a water feature in the front bed between the window and the deciduous tree.

[@growformegardening]

I like that

[@Almundjoy]

I vote greenhouse and pond! A greenhouse will look magnificent and be so useful and a pond would be so tranquil

[@growformegardening]

I think so too!

[@Almundjoy]

@@growformegardening can’t wait to see what you guys decide and the journey to creation!!! I’m already dreaming of spring but we still have a long ways to go lol

[@BrendaHarvey-s3e]

LOVE THE GREENHOUSE idea!!! My husband, adult kids and I installed one in my yard last year. I cannot express to you guys how much joy it has brought me. It is a 10 x 12, as that's what my space allowed, victorian style with black metal frame and CLEAR polycarbonate sides and an opaque poly roof. I chose the poly for its better insulation qualities compared to glass, although it does look like glass. Glass houses are lovely in the right environment. I live in North Carolina zone 8a. Also, our yard backs up to a golf course and glass breakage from wayward golf balls was a consideration. It's absolutely beautiful. I am overwintering red geraniums that have bloomed profusely all winter. I grew them in the greenhouse from seed last February. They were planted in window boxes all summer til I transplanted them into pots and back into the greenhouse for winter. They are stunning color during these cold, dreary winter days! Paperwhites are blooming as well. Such fun!! I propagate cuttings & have tropicals overwintered. A Meyer lemon tree has two huge lemons. I could go on and on. The uses are endless. Most importantly, we built a very SOLID foundation about a foot deep with a crushed bluestone floor. It's very sturdy with rebar into the ground. There have been some very high winds and it hasn't budged. I suggest locating it close to a water source and electricity. I use water in containers from my outdoor faucet & a small Palmar greenhouse heater that is connected to a thermometer, and it has worked fabulously for the past year. I set it to the desired temp and so far it's kept the heat in very well. I recommend getting the automatic vent openers that have a liquid that is temperature sensitive. A friend's husband built the perfect wood greenhouse benches for me. It does get hot in the summer but I still use it lots for potting and propagating. I have a tall floor fan to cool the warm temps & the auto roof vents help a lot as well. I love the idea of placing yours in the corner in front of the fence where it doesn't block the view of the rest of the gardens. I truly think you both would love a greenhouse. It would be a beautiful addition to your gorgeous gardens and landscape and useful all year. There are many great choices. Do lots of research and see what works best for you guys. Love watching your videos. They're extremely well done! You guys are such fun & so entertaining and share much good gardening advice. Happy New Year & Happy Gardening in 2024!!!

[@growformegardening]

Thank you for all this information!! I hadn't considered poly because I prefer the glass look, but I will look more at options that look like glass. it sounds like you have spent so much time creating a dream greenhouse for yourself!

[@ortz84]

My 2 cents. A pond with a water feature and a greenhouse would be lovely. And ull have fun watching the critters and with a water garden

[@growformegardening]

Right!

[@wilmasgarden3098]

I have to agree with Eric on this. It looks, on camera, that you would have a straight line of "trees" all the way to the Green Giants. Maybe add it to your bumerang bed, or is that to east side heavy till you put in a huge pond 😂. Whatever you do will be beautiful!

[@growformegardening]

haha a huge pond. I don't know if we could manage a huge pond and have full time jobs!

[@stephaniegarten5947]

Respectfully, I would cut the willow tree or pull it out and put something fresh and new. Just an idea. Watching the video again. Great video. Happy New Year!

[@growformegardening]

We shall see!

[@pegbrodeur7350]

Happy new year! I look forward to following your planning and implementation for the 2024 season. You've given me the idea to coppice my red twig dogwood.

[@growformegardening]

Great idea! It will be vivid red next fall!

[@dianetemple4243]

I'm not sure that that's the correct place for that beautiful tree but I do agree it would make a lovely focal point somewhere. Perhaps to the right of the arch to mirror your Juniper on the left. It would almost give you a secret garden kind of feel since you couldn't see completely down the whole right side of the garden beyond the archway.

[@growformegardening]

Oh right

[@clairechurch3192]

You could always put the juniper in it's pot in the boarder for a few seasons and see how you feel about it without committing.

[@growformegardening]

Good idea

[@lynnthorson1349]

I like the idea of leaving the lawn as is. It gives your eyes a resting spot.

[@growformegardening]

It is still a possibility!

[@ChrisCalmtheCrazy]

I vote no on the moffat blue, sorry Christopher! Only because it will disrupt the vision to the back berm and the beautiful evergreens in the row and all the color interest in that area that you have been working on for a while. It would stop your view to the foreground (think the "e" sweep - start in the middle, scan to the right, up, then around the "e" to capture the back, left, and then in front of you). It would be like a speed bump. As an option... I think it would draw your eye back to berm if placed just to the left (see the spot - there is a larger gap between the evergreens in the back toward the right near the walk path, look thru the left side of the obelisk, just up the hill a little and between the tree and evergreen.) Boom! the pop of a different color would be great and then balances your right side with the four colors - dark green evergreen, light green grass, maroon stems, light brown leaves, and tan stems. HAHAHA! I am guessing your can see my vision! LOL

[@growformegardening]

I can I can!

[@juliebrandon8577]

A pond would be great, but you probably want it closer to the house. You want to be able to sit on your patio and enjoy it. I've had one for 30 years and love it. When it's closer to the house, you're less likely to have a visit from a heron.

[@growformegardening]

Good points

[@seriejohnson698]

The Bobos give winter interest…very cute.

[@growformegardening]

They really look good

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

Still gorgeous ! I really don't want to pick sides. That being said here's me picking sides😂😂. I love the view of the forest in the background. I wouldn't want to anything to obscure it. Luv ya both, don't judge me.😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😊

[@growformegardening]

haha that's ok!

[@sarahchristine546]

I vote, “Yes!” to the blue evergreen. I think it will be a great anchor to that area. Love your channel.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!

[@staciemaynard425]

A blue evergreen is needed; however, something shorter. Yes, to the pond/waterfall. Perhaps the greenhouse can be put on top of the berm. However, if the evergreen trees block its view in the future, it's a no. --- Also a no if it isn't far enough away from the trees in the ravine/wooded area.

[@growformegardening]

So much to consider!

[@ChrisCalmtheCrazy]

YES! Greenhouse to far left near the hydrangea hedge and walking from the path to a glorious winding waterfall down the berm to a pond - I SEE IT! Remember that a greenhouse isn't always cute. Glass gets dirty, dirt is dirty, I would not make it a centerpiece. A waterfall and pond, though, would just be AMAZING! I do love the grass and urges an area of play and general rolling around. It is the calm among the all the texture and color of the garden (think euro - green in the middle with power color and size around the perimeters). I would not tear it up until you are sure, after the greenhouse and waterfall and pond are in (get that - I already assume you are putting these in where I suggested LOL).

[@growformegardening]

So many options!!!!!!

[@allthingstravel443]

I vote no. Way too heavy and large - your view is amazing with layers of landscaping and back forest and I’d not want to block that view. Love y’all and thanks for the wonderful video!!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks for voting

[@vickiejones7085]

I’d say yes to placing the tree in the flowerbed. It would add structure to the bed for more winter interest. But, like someone else suggested maybe place the pot there with the tree and see how it actually will look. I love your flowerbeds and love seeing your videos.

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!!!

[@elainewashington3004]

As an owner of an aquatic garden centre in Ontario I would opt for a substantial water feature, either a large fountain or a beautiful pond with a waterfall. You will never regret putting one in. If done correctly they are not labor intensive. Many hours of enjoyment for you and the birds,!!

[@growformegardening]

That’s what we hear.

[@stacynagle5192]

Yaaaasssss!

[@LynnNapolski]

Just when I thought, what could you do in Dec, you put out a video that has my brain working in over drive. I like the thought of a small pyramid evergreen there, but not so big that it obstructs your view of what is beyond. Don't want to steal the show from the white spruce. I have pictured a black greenhouse in the right back corner of your garden from the very beginning. Either English formal or Whimsical hobbit like with a jaunty roof line and a potbelly stove in the north corner of the glassed shed.... The front beds by the road need enlarged and some rock and mounded contour. You have endless possibilities, and am looking forward to what you come up with. You have us All hooked!

[@growformegardening]

haha thanks for the ideas!!

[@ManagerWestlan]

I am inclined to vote with Eric regarding moving the juniper (sorry, Christopher). I have an idea for adding a greenhouse that you might find interesting: you could sink a greenhouse 3 or 4 feet down into the center-front of the berm. There would be two benefits from this; the earth would aid in warming the structure and the structure would be less imposing if lowered a few feet.

[@growformegardening]

That’s a really great idea!

[@bonnamcmann5771]

Love the steps in the gravel and the whole garden

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!

[@julesdavis1845]

Consider a Wissels Saguaro Cypress. Also, the air flow in the interior beds of your property is vital for your chosen existing plants, not to mention yours’ and your guests’ comfort. Allow negative space in your borders/beds to let your stars shine. Rest for the eye.

[@growformegardening]

That is an amazing tree!

[@miss.b3255]

Love the idea of the Juniper in the flower bed!

[@growformegardening]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendahayes3365]

Heh Guys, just love your videos and so happy to see one posted on Boxing Day!!! I don’t know if I would bring a large tree that close to the patio as it would block your view but on the other hand it would give cause to visit the other side 🤷🏻‍♀️ I love designing mystery spaces or areas that cause people to explore and rather than sit and view the yard get up and take a stroll. I love to ‘rooms’ and many visitors that know nothing about gardens have commented how they love the idea of different areas. I watch a channel ‘Garden with Marta’ who has a very successful channel in Poland and recently added one on our side of the ocean in English. She loves Hydrangeas & Roses and garden rooms. I think? She has a rectangular lot much like yourselves but has created rooms which makes you feel like her garden goes on forever. I just rewatched her June Tour and I think you may get some ideas and be inspired. I keep thinking you need to have a path that takes you to the back berm and have some type of creek or slight waterfall with a seating area/ fire pit… what ever 🤷🏻‍♀️to get visitors back there. We developed an area in amongst our trees (2 acre lot) with a working fire pit (fallen trees burned) and a decorative fire pit, seating, a bar height table for chatting at parties etc.. etc… most used area on our acreage, one visitor called it the ‘enchanted garden’ .. it gives reason to grab your drink and go for a stroll and in the end everyone is over there chatting and partying!😂 Ok, gone on too long… I think you get my drift. I know whatever you do will be beautiful as you have done such a great job thus far!! Brenda🇨🇦ZN4

[@growformegardening]

Marta has a beautiful garden!!! I do love secret spaces!

[@dottyberendes5533]

I like the green house to the left and a pond to the right instead of boomerang flower bed That pond will continue to draw you to the back of your yard Will love to see your videos of all your new plans Jealous of your big back yard

[@growformegardening]

Good ideas

[@emilydeleon1011]

Add something blue evergreen in that space, but maybe something that stays smaller (or something you could prune to size control) 😊

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!

[@viviankaufman212]

Yes on the pond! No on the juniper. All the yes on the greenhouse for sure. Would be beautiful.

[@growformegardening]

Oh yes!

[@JoyfulJerseyGardening]

Loved this “walk around”. You’ve done a great job with Winter interest.

[@growformegardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@irma_brenton]

I would do a slender slightly weeping blue evergreen in that empty area 😉💙💙

[@growformegardening]

oooooh

[@maggiesgarden2234]

Watch your viburnums for borers. I never knew they existed until they killed both of my shrubs and my neighbors too. Trying beneficial nematodes. 6a in Colorado….

[@growformegardening]

Good to know!

[@prettypothos4me290]

We have always had deer issues with our pond which is right off the back porch. They trampled the plants around it, ate the plants in it, knocked rocks and mulch into it, collapsed edging and walked on the ice, nearly falling into it. Deer fenced entire yard because we love our pond and fish. Thanks for the tour today!

[@growformegardening]

We never considered that!!

[@PWHeatherWheatley]

As an English gardener, I adore a borrowed vista so I vote with Eric to avoid obstruction of the deeper woodland view. But ----> I vote for team *Grow* for sharing the planning decisions with your fans. I am totally invested in watching your success. Love the idea of increasing your winter interest close to the house. What about adding a cluster of Tater Tot® Arborvitae (Thuja) for some low evergreens and keep the woodland view?

[@growformegardening]

Great suggestion! Tater Tot are a favorite!!!

[@perennial-garden]

Team Grow for the win 🥰

[@growformegardening]

@@perennial-garden 💪🏼

[@sannaericditsler4034]

Oh I vote for the pond. 11 by whatever would be great. So many options. Can't wait.

[@growformegardening]

Go big or go home!

[@casandradickinson8518]

Good morning Christopher and Eric, winter is the time to dream and plan. Place the pot with the juniper on the spot you are contemplating Christopher, live with it for a few days and then decide. Your garden has a lot of winter interest, it looks fantastic. Loving the ideas of the possible future beds! Take care and have a great week😊

[@growformegardening]

Oh I wish we could move it... that pot is hundreds of pounds!

[@casandradickinson8518]

@@growformegardening I can relate, we have several Campania pots , impossible😅

[@growformegardening]

They are so pretty though

[@casandradickinson8518]

@@growformegardening yes they are, I would not have it any other way. I love to see your channel grow👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@growformegardening]

@@casandradickinson8518 Thank you very much for that. We are really enjoying ourselves and there is a lot of exciting stuff coming next year

[@phoenixinflight1608]

I say yes to the juniper! Yes yes yes

[@growformegardening]

haha ok

[@TheButtons66]

I vote no for planting tall evergreen in the bed next to patio ..you have a gorgeaous view to the back of the garden where the other evergreens are and will be blocked .The patio bed should be planted with medium to small to sized plants .The evergreen could be planted towards sides of the garden or front of house perhaps. ...or down on the berm area.However gardens look lovely everywhere.

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@BloomThereItIs]

I look forward to seeing what you create as I get inspired from you all the time. If it were me I would have the garden and greenhouse in same area. It would be nice to have all tools and supplies in same area. I would see the pond on the right instead of left side. If you put the greenhouse in a corner you will be able to see from the street. I could see another floating bed connecting the trees. Maybe taking walk path in different directions creating mystery of “hmm what’s over here or which way should I go”. You are both so creative it will be spectacular.

[@BloomThereItIs]

Floating bed would be a great place for the Juniper

[@growformegardening]

Having tools in the backyard would heaven!!!

[@growformegardening]

That’s a very good idea

[@2wheelsforever174]

Yes to a blue evergreen, possibly something slightly or smaller or narrower if the concern is it will be too crowded

[@growformegardening]

I think we are leaning against it.

[@tammydeschenes4857]

Personally I think yes for the tree in the flowerbed but your best bet is to just place it there in it’s pot for now and sit with it for a while . This way of you don’t like it you can remove it without disturbing any roots. It will definitely give good winter interest but wondering how it will look in summer when other plants are filled in.

[@growformegardening]

That's a good idea!

[@jcking6785]

Nice video. Certainly proves the point that you need evergreens for winter interest in the garden. You guys earn an A+ in that department! Looking forward to the coppicing video.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you very much!

[@patboyle267]

Yes to the tree in the flower bed 😊 I like the grass in your garden because it gives the eye a rest from all the flower beds 🤷‍♀️ thank you for the videos I appreciate all the information you share

[@growformegardening]

Oh thank you!

[@jaqmackie]

Yes to the tree as this divides the garden into rooms. You then can’t see the whole garden so you have to go exploring. If you see the whole garden you just look from the back door.

[@growformegardening]

good thought

[@dee5926]

Big Yes on the tree! Provides structure and color, but also depth with the smaller size against that gorgeous berm background. And go for the pond, you’ll not regret water gardening. Bigger than you think, but shallow with plenty of planting “shelves”, will prevent remorse! A flagstone edge would be so nice tied in with your other stone features. The waterfall spilling from the berm is your lucky bonus! That said- Whatever you decide will be beautiful.

[@growformegardening]

I do think a pond would be fun

[@azyEmpero]

No, you will cover the beautiful views❤

[@growformegardening]

Good point

[@teresavanroekel3582]

No blocks the beautiful view

[@growformegardening]

Noted

[@elkeerickson5300]

You've so many great ideas for future projects. My vote for the back area would be for an Aquascape pond. It brings even more life and beauty to an already beautiful garden, and opens up a whole new world of planting possibilities. We have deer, bear, raccoon, fox, coyote, rabbit (I could go on), but the announcement from our cameras keeps them from getting close. What ever you choose to do, I know it will be amazing.

[@growformegardening]

I do think a pond really brings a garden to the next level

[@melaniem5971]

I personally am on team greenhouse! Love the gravel around the perimeter of your house-makes so much sense.

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@kathyberndt3192]

Greenhouse, for sure❤❤❤. If I had space, it would be on my wishlist.

[@growformegardening]

They are so pretty

[@malindamiller845]

Love the fountain with a basin in the center of a parterre garden. That is the exact vision I have for my own yard. I have a white picket fence which is heavily planted in front that opens to a large space approximately an acre lined with pine trees on the left and back sides. I planted 4 red buds behind the fence. So now the next step is the fountain and parterre garden. 🤞🏼maybe starting this spring with the fountain, I already have it picked out then boxwoods in the fall. Slow and steady lol.

[@growformegardening]

Slow and steady wins the race!

[@pauletteworoniak431]

Yes to the tree

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@yolandiels]

Loved this thank you!! So many exciting new ideas to think about! Every idea you mentioned I was like "oohhh do that!"😂 Will be fun to see what you decide.

[@growformegardening]

So glad!

[@kathystoner8916]

The first consideration for me in moving that Juniper to that location would be the shade it would cast and on what. I think an evergreen there would look good, but I would choose something that stays smaller-if there is such a thing. Less view obstruction too.

[@growformegardening]

Good thinking

[@PatriciaAnaya-si4xn]

Yes is my vote. That beautiful blue will give you mystery by partially blocking an area of yhe back garden 😊❤❤❤

[@growformegardening]

Thanks for voting

[@Peoniesandpinks]

I love all of those ideas for the grassy area! One thing to consider is having the water source since you already have deer pressure- they may visit more frequently with the water.

[@growformegardening]

ooooh good thinking

[@daiseegray9110]

I love ❤️ winter garden planning. I think I agree with Christopher on the juniper, but I’m such a visual person moving pots around until I find the right spot. Happy Holidays 🐝🌼🎄

[@growformegardening]

I wish we could move that pot...SO heavy

[@jenniferrjohns869]

Team Christopher! I think the blue evergreen would look so beautiful there! Maybe remove the nearest quick fire from the left side to give some breathing room to the tree down the road? Gorgeous yard-I found you guys late this past summer and love your content and videos. Team Eric on the floating bed off of the Ginkgo tree! If the greenhouse isn't going to serve much purpose, it will block your lovely rear berm.

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!!

[@karenl3454]

Some dwarf globe blue spruce would be nice to see, it would add winter interest, it could be a trade off for where Christopher wanted the tree or they would look good on the side by the ember waves arborvite. I like the greenhouse idea.

[@growformegardening]

Great idea

[@naureenqaiyyum7972]

I like the pond idea.

[@growformegardening]

Me too!

[@grisespino5342]

A Troemner blue spruce in that spot because of its airy growth. Do you want areas thay will draw you to the lawn area? a green house or pond will achieve that. If you don't want to block the view placing blue spruce on the berm . Staggered for example one at top of berm. Two others planted on other side so that they are lower would be really nice. Great idea to add red twig dogwoods. I believe there is yellow also.

[@growformegardening]

We really need more dogwoods

[@danabaker4836]

I vote for yes on an evergreen /winter interest there. At this time of the year its so easy to get the winter blahs and evergreens help I think

[@growformegardening]

Agreed!

[@irenadidichenko5429]

Maybe you can plant Blue Arrow juniper in that spot. It’s only 2 feet wide and won’t block any view, but will give it a tall structure 12-15 feet in that flower bed.

[@growformegardening]

Not a bad idea

[@sharongrausam6822]

Hartley all the way!

[@growformegardening]

Oh I wish!!!

[@theunretireddesigner6448]

If you put the juniper there you eye will stop there and visually shorten your yard. Maybe put it on the berm behind the river birch so you can see the birch more clearly from your terrace.

[@growformegardening]

Not at a bad idea

[@sandraprylo6717]

Good morning Eric and Christopher 😊. Loved this video thank you 😊. Well I think I’m going to have to agree with Eric at this time. I thnk that the Juniper will be too big and crowded in that spot. On the other hand a smaller more ornamental pine might work better and not so obstructive to the bed behind it❤

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!!!

[@hycinth5371]

I’m going with Eric. If you want to put something there, I would suggest something that very skinny and tall, like a pencil point juniper or a Taylor juniper. Sorry Christopher 😊. I love the water pond in corner! Nice path up the burn.

[@growformegardening]

I like it!

[@marcishacklock]

I’m rooting for a larger evergreen shrub. Like a gold mop cypress or dwarf mugo pine.

[@growformegardening]

I like that idea

[@KarynMontgomery-s9j]

The pond. Sounds beautiful. More a natural look. Hope you can get one Christopher

[@growformegardening]

Me too!

[@careygreene6730]

Your garden videos always make me smile and I find them so helpful too. I live in southern NH and have a small .43 acre yard but I always get so many ideas from seeing your garden spaces. Thank you for always taking the time to name all of your plants for us as you tour. Can you give some info on how you went about laying those small flag stones into your grass areas under your arch and also in the other grassy patches. I'd like to do something similar. Did you dig our grass under them and are they easy to mow over?

[@growformegardening]

That is really easy!! After we place the stones we cut out the grass with a flat shovel or trowel..pull the grass out underneath and nestle the stone in. In a month or so the soil and grass fill in

[@lindaoglesby3571]

I vote YES!!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@helenpearson1873]

My vote is No. How about putting it on the berm behind Christopher’s left shoulder at 2.30 minutes. Have a fabulous holiday season.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!

[@peggy-ann1961]

I’m team Eric. I feel it’s too large for a foreground view and will compete with the Jardine Tower. Hope you had a great Christmas, I’m watching on Boxing Day! By the way, I so appreciate it when you post the names of the plants you are featuring 👏👏🎄🇨🇦❄️

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!!

[@lisajelle714]

In the spot by the QuickFire Fabs, maybe plant a smaller evergreen that turns gold in the winter, like “Gold Cascade” weeping Himalayan cedar, “Wintergold” white fir, or “Amber Gold” mugo pine? You have a nice evergreen hedge farther back, so maybe having a pop of gold in the near view would pop nicely! I have planted or will be planting all these varieties lately/soon, as adding winter interest has become a priority in my yard, too.

[@growformegardening]

I hadn’t considered gold!

[@mebackwards]

You’ve done a great job planning for winter interest. Variety while having a balance and rhythm is a skill you both have. Can’t wait to see what feature you decide to add.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!!

[@irma_brenton]

Good morning!

[@growformegardening]

Good morning!

[@staceya419]

Hi. Lovely garden. I think a blue evergreen would be nice there, but maybe not a pyramidal shape . Maybe you can considered a picea pungens globosa which gets about 6 to 8 feet tall with a beautiful blue color.

[@growformegardening]

Sounds great!

[@sandraryan7058]

I vote yes. Need vertical, evergreen interest there.

[@sandraryan7058]

That, or another slightly thinner species

[@growformegardening]

Noted

[@MsJacquese99]

Maybe consider more winter structure at 19:33 I think the juniper would work great. Happy New Year!!

[@growformegardening]

Good call!

[@MsJacquese99]

@@growformegardening I just purchased my first property in March. So my garden spaces are brand new. Most of the plants came from the clearance/sale section at the end of the season. I like the look of evergreens/conifers scattered throughout the space. I like HEAVY winter interest! The sun barely shines in Oregon in the winter time. So that is kinda where that thought came from.

[@growformegardening]

Congratulations!!! That was us a few years ago. Clearance plants are still going strong in our garden. Enjoy the process!

[@livgiardina2868]

I'd say greenhouse in the corner.

[@growformegardening]

Noted!

[@Peoniesandpinks]

Team blue moffat in the garden

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!

[@therestlessgardener9287]

My garden dream is to have a greenhouse, too! I actually think yours would look better on the opposite side from where you overlayed the picture, closer to your more "wild" area. Just my opinion! Looking forward to see the revamp!!

[@growformegardening]

Thanks!! We are no closer to making any decisions, this process will definitely take us time

[@therestlessgardener9287]

@@growformegardening Yep, for me, too! Enjoy the dream!

[@anthonyfrisk449]

Eric, you have my vote. Ixnay on the juniper planting! I have an Aquascape pondless waterfall. It’s awesome. Just know it attracts wildlife. But my yard is fully fenced.

[@growformegardening]

Heard!

[@LuckyEucalyptusTree-]

Ya it needs the evergreen interest

[@growformegardening]

Yes!

[@malindamiller845]

Love the look of the path way up the burn. Makes we want to know what’s up there. Maybe a nice large concrete piece up in the back and eventually developing it into a secret garden. ❤️

[@growformegardening]

That would be cool!

[@edithc5261]

Move the tree in the pot to see if it is indeed the spot for it . Also a greenhouse and another garden bed would look great . I think you would use the greenhouse more than you imagine! Happy New Year.

[@growformegardening]

Great idea!

[@jessicacook8186]

Team yes for the evergreen!

[@growformegardening]

thanks!

[@rosewolfe614]

Chiffon rose of Sharon aren't as sterile as advertised. My pink and blue both make babies like crazy. I pulled a bunch out. But transplanted a few to the back property edge. One turned out to be a double dark pink/lavender double. But most single purples and pinks. Central PA near Hershey. So we are in the same zone.

[@growformegardening]

Oh interesting. We have a blue chiffon...if that made some babies I wouldn't mind. I'd do the same as you and transplant them!

[@Lets_see_how_this_plays_out]

I agree, the Blue Chiffon has become invasive in my 6b zone yard.

[@growformegardening]

Wow!

[@erlindamendez8633]

Wow beautiful garden and your home too !!!

[@growformegardening]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@pastihijau5043]

Thanks for your video

[@growformegardening]

Our pleasure!

[@susanhorn3910]

I vote yes! You could build on the idea of creating layers to another area-what’s back there behind it?

[@growformegardening]

so many options!

[@michelearseneau8039]

Greenhouse to scale is a great idea. Pond absolutely not. I’ve seen so many people get tired of them and working on them is crazy plus living in a cold climate sucks. I think you guys need a larger lot… too much stuff in a small space makes it look too busy. I live on 4 acres and have plenty of gardens but then again the eye can rest on the green grass. I also live in Mass along the NY border. All and all your gardens are gorgeous

[@growformegardening]

Thank you!

[@crystalkinney5399]

Beautiful ❤ the drone shots.

[@growformegardening]

Thank you 🙌

[@BloomThereItIs]

I like the both the birdcage and other trellis. Different heights add more interest. The arch with bench and climbing roses is something I might try in my garden area in spring.

[@growformegardening]

Great idea

[@susanhorn3910]

I can’t believe how young your garden is because it looks so great! What is the area of your garden? I’m pretty jealous of your borrowed landscape, too. Happy New Year! 🎉

[@growformegardening]

Thanks! We have .51 of an acre

[@noramyshrall9700]

I definitely think the blue spruce would would give the patio a little more privacy I love you both but I'm going to choose Blue Spruce right there

[@growformegardening]

I think wherever it goes I love it

[@Bandaid17]

Thanks for providing winter inspiration! Can’t wait to see the coppicing video and your decision about the open area. I too have a basement “greenhouse” and just purchased an Amish built outdoor greenhouse this past fall and am looking forward to using it to harden off and start seedlings. Purchased the New Gen boxwood last summer and am starting lots of cuttings ala Bunny Guinness. Can’t wait for spring!!

[@growformegardening]

That's a really good idea. Bunny is really fun