Dividing & Moving Hostas on a Sunday Afternoon | Gardening with Creekside

This past Sunday afternoon I spent a few hours in the shade garden doing a bit of maintenance and also dividing & moving hostas to make room for a few evergreen shrubs. Join me for an afternoon of a bit of gardening therapy, and also check out the progress that Jerry has made on the patio!
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[@sharondvorak6914]

I have many areas that are shaded, and bare. I watch your videos regarding shade loving plants, then go on a hunt and purchase them. I don't know if anyone else does this, but my new plants sit on the driveway for several days while I think about the placement.

[@alanabigford1074]

So endearing she said excuse me to the fern. 😂 I do that all the time walking between my plants so it’s good to know I’m not crazy.

[@cemmitate6487]

And I always apologize to any worms I accidently cut , lol

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

You sure you’re not Canadian? We say sorry to everyone and everything! Lol

[@user-pm2og5qb8o]

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[@debchanady856]

Now That's what I call " A Day In Paradise " Tree Roots and All. Very Inspiring for Me, Knowing I Can't play in the Dirt for 2 more months. Thank You Jenny !!!!!❤😊

[@lcioccalciocca1713]

Love that you showed the whole process...including your thought process..standing back and thinking about it...you worked hard! ☺

[@creativityshow7566]

Yes 👍

[@danellekress3575]

I love this video. I like watching the piddling. This is exactly how it goes for me in my garden. It's nice to see that this is how it goes for you too. Keep up the great videos!

[@angiefaulk9749]

I LOVE everything about this video. I was so great to see how you go about planting and moving stuff (roots and all). I found it super satisfying!! This might be my all time favorite video that you've posted ( and I've seen all of them ). I can't say enough good things about it. Thank you soooo much!!!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

That’s fantastic!!! And here I was worried that this might be a “dud” of a video 😉😂

[@xomarz5873]

My favorite video she's made so far!! Loved this!

[@pennywilson9341]

I’m always so envious of other gardeners (like sweet Laura of Garden Answer) when they start digging to plant and it goes sooo easy in that soft dirt. Glad to see it’s not just me that sometimes has a fight on my hands with this southern dirt and tree roots! I’m so happy for you and Jerry on all the progress with the hardscape in the patio area. It will be a glorious venue for evening quiet time. I really enjoyed this piddling video. We piddle here in Georgia too!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

We’re kindred gardeners ♥️

[@SMElder-od5cl]

Fighting that Southern clay!

[@seemas5811]

What is piddle?

[@FrediOlson]

Love it, love it, love it! You're right about therapy. People laugh at me, but it is therapy. Don't want another cold night tonight. Hope it doesn't get to freezing. Be well!

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

Thank you for showing garden reality! Really therapeutic and hard work, too! ;)

[@englishcottagelife8121]

Love this video. It is an example of how perseverance, hard work, make for generous gardens. I appreciate you letting us hang out with you. Slugs and snails are my greatest pests in my garden. Wish I had a hedgehog to take care of them.

[@hectormorfin6153]

Great video !! I am such a visual person too. So it was great to see how you worked in the garden. From moving plants , divide them , getting rid of some. And the best part your process on adding new plants to the garden. I also love seeing Jerry working on the patio. Can’t wait to see the finish space.

[@brianbrowning7752]

Watching you split that Hosta was very satisfying. I feel more comfortable getting ready to split two myself. Thanks you!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

You’ve got this!

[@marybrand8269]

My sister in law cleaned out the bed in front of my front porch and we are putting in 7 hostas and 7 heuchers. Enjoyed watching you this Memorial Day weekend.

[@5262janna]

this was a great video as it shows us that when you garden you face the same garden issues that we do, roots, rocks, improperly placed plants and just wanting to be quiet and work.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Yes and yes ♥️♥️♥️

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

You garden just like I used to, when I had my house and big perennial beds. And like you, I am a visual person and had to place the plants and stand back. This brings me back! And we don’t mind the background noise. Your hubby is working hard on the patio area :) the results will be spectacular.

[@cindanelson2690]

OMGOSH!! I’ve been dividing my really big Hostas on and off for 2 weeks now ... it was fun at first but now it’s better watching you 🤣🤣😉

[@lauradaniel7596]

Something so satisfying hearing the roots pop and the hosta being removed.

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

What a satisfying and productive day in the garden. Like you said, it must be nice to be surrounded by plants and not have to answer nursery and garden center questions.

[@bethheerten1132]

Glad to hear you day dinner was in the oven already. Just planted hostas last year for the first time. I was surprised how much bigger they were when they popped up this spring. I can only have them in the backyard behind the fence as deer would devour them out front where they could get to them. Thanks for all your tips.

[@djackson2243]

Patio looks great. Thanks Jackson for helping with the arch.

[@janicesgarden5748]

Moving and dividing perenials are my favorite things to do in the garden.

[@jl3623]

Hosta bed Looks Great. Thank you for keeping us updated on your back patio progress; just loving that feeling of accomplishment . . .your sooo close to a BBQ celebration! Best wishes to you and yours :) P.S. If I knew how to add emoji happiness I would insert "Here."

[@lindadees3887]

So glad I found you. I like Laura at Garden Answers and Linda Vater and Planterina... You also cover the things I like and need to know - in a fun way Thank you.

[@kmarch6630]

I'm so glad you showed reality. It's tiring, sometimes difficult to decide on your design plan, weeding, then planting but in the end so worth it when it looks so beautiful. It's why we do it.

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

Let the birds eat the slugs. It's great to see that you have a healthy ecosystem.

[@debiegordon3787]

What a beautiful transformation💚💚💚🦎🦎🦎🌱🌱🌱🌼🌼🌼🌱🌱🌱🌿🌿

[@dianeasberry7928]

The patio looks amazing. The side garden is coming along. I call it piddling in my garden. Did that yesterday. Satisfying when you look back at what you have accomplished.

[@MK-wm6gu]

I just love watching you at work and listening to you. You have a very calming way about you, and you make me look forward even more to working in my own gardens. I live in upstate New York, which is a zone 5b, so it will be a few more weeks before I can do too much. Until then, I’ll just garden vicariously through you! Thanks for sharing-I can’t wait to see how the garden turns out.

[@a11s10h08]

Hi Jenny, I really enjoyed this video. The garden bed has improved greatly and I can't wait to see all the transformation.

[@ShirleyJDavis]

I can relate to dealing with the rock. I have to dig out rocks every time I put in a plant.

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

That's true for me, too.

[@nzeastlake7397]

Hi ya from New Zealand, we going into out winter now, its so cool watching you and the young ones all working to gether in the garden. I on the other hand say to my grand kids can ya give us a hand out the back in the garden for a second, they tuck tail and run for the hills.

[@julsg123]

Wow, everything is looking amazing!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Thank you! Spring in the South is hard to beat (although Spring anywhere is hard to beat!)

[@Edu_Kate]

Jenny's sweet voice as she describes slugs' intestines erupting after eating the bait...and then they die. 😂🤣 I transplanted a rhubarb today. I didn't know about the massive roots, they were as big as carrots. Made it easy to distinguish the weeds firmly embedded among the twisted rhubarb roots. I put lots of compost in the hole and Bio-tone, of course. I'm already thinking of recipes. I caught a whiff when I broke off a stem. There's something satisfying about pulling weeds...while they're small. I love your DITL videos.

[@bethgaither1214]

LOVE this video! Your revitalized bed will be amazing. Lots of work but worth it. Your patio looks amazing! Kudos to Jerry and his hard work on that. And I have to say, Jackson learned more in helping you put the arbor together than any of his classmates learned this weekend, or that's my guess. Keep up the good parenting Jenny! Those skills will carry him through life. I only wish my knees worked as well as yours do. Watching you jump on a shovel brings back memories. Useful tip (?) I use a serrated (bread) knife when dividing plants, especially caladiums. Works like a charm. Thanks again Jenny, for allowing us to watch the process. ❤

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Yes! A serrated knife dedicated to gardening is a great tool!

[@Edu_Kate]

I kept seeing a mini Jerry in Jackson.

[@joanneblair6085]

Love videos like this. Everything looks great.

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

I absolutely love watching this process; the planting, piddling, weeding and decision making. 💚 If I can’t be outside doing this in my own yard; I’ll watch you do yours! 🙌 Great video!

[@susantsiouris3067]

Love this,so inspiring.. I found the weeding segment so calming.

[@dianac2596]

A lot of work but it’s so much fun! Great job. Great results. 👍

[@stephanieturney6292]

Planting under trees and around tree roots is the worst! I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles!

[@seemas5811]

Recently discovered your gardening videos and enjoy watching all of them! Learning along the way and love the humor too! ❤️ from NY!

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Jenny! Enjoyed following your day!! Everything is shaping up nicely!! Will see you in the next one!! Hugs! :)

[@gaylschubert5700]

I loved this video. Gardening isn't for the whimps.

[@christinemason6481]

Such good information on how to divide a hosta I’m glad I saw that and I’m glad you said something about the color of the leaves the lighter color goes more sun the darker color goes into the shade more headaches that’s good sense thank you very much

[@juliahunt4526]

I just found your channel I can’t wait to watch more of your videos.. Have a blessed day .

[@mercury_rising]

I’m picking up my Generous Gardener rose and Gertrude Jekyll tomorrow! So excited!🇨🇦🌹🌞

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Yay!!!!

[@laurafrye8635]

Thanks for sharing the project! I am so excited to spend some time over the next three days working in my garden. Moving some perennials around, expanding some space, working on sprinklers and drip 💗

[@DixieGirl9876]

We use that term here as well, when you are doing a little of this and a little of that. lol Lots of dividing happening here too.

[@lindaga820]

Thank you Jenny, for this video, love spending time with you in your garden!!

[@JAYNEmM1962]

These types videos inspire me to get outside. I love watching someone else's process

[@JAYNEmM1962]

What a wonderful son 💙 the memories built priceless

[@dianerobinson9158]

My friend. You just really need to remember the proven winner’s auger. You made me so tired. 😀. Things are really looking great. Glad to know that slugs are what are making holes in my hostas. Going after bait. Thanks. Patio is looking wonderful, can’t wait to see things planted.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

The auger is great but sometimes it’s nice to work out life’s frustrations with an ol’ timey shovel 😊

[@juliedorey5254]

Jackson is such the helper 👏👍

[@katiegray14]

Yay, Jackson! Way to help your mama!!

[@annapoole132]

Love watching your channel Jenny!!!! You garden so much like me..."ok, where's my shovel... " and I do the same thing when I hit a root... "whew...glad that was a root!" ... I always wonder what my neighbors think when I walk around looking for tools I was using!😃 Your garden and home are beautiful!!! I garden in Richmond Virginia.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Love that!

[@TheJoysmailbox07]

This has been one of my favorites. Just watching you piddling around in your flower bed . I love everything you had going on and your calm Sunday !! Blessings for your next week !!

[@GinaCriv]

Very therapeutic and satisfying watching all of your hard work...reinforces that we are in this together...tree roots and all Thanks Jenny.

[@sharonrickards3297]

No rest for the weary! Nice to see your children helping out on projects.

[@paulakopasz1639]

I have Big Daddy hostas; agree, it’s fun to say! 😄

[@draselee6131]

It’s so gratifying when you have a productive day like this. It’s looking beautiful. Your patio is amazing.....it really is a show stopper. I can’t wait for you and the family to enjoy it.

[@lauriebosworth5325]

Thank you for sharing your day with us...I love all you do and learning from you and your husband...Your patio and yard are just Beautiful!❤

[@deanlollar8241]

Really enjoyed this. I like watching you work more than talking.😊😆. Wish I lived closer to you.so I could visit your nursery. I love your patio. Jerry is greatly talented. God bless you and your family.

[@TracysHomeGarden]

Everything is looking gorgeous Jenny! Looking forward to a great gardening season ahead of us...and all the beautiful containers and some new plants you will be planting in the garden as well. Ps. Those beautiful elephant ears, etc.......still recall from last year flower bed! 💚🪴

[@sandilunders7489]

Digging in Roots and rocks, and slugs....I am very familiar with those. 🤣 Gardening IS therapy. The best kind.

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Oh Jenny love watching you plant and listening to your train of thought, I do the same out loud and by myself : ) Hey, I noticed a round indentation in your jeans pocket, almost looks like a skoal can or a tape measure, care to share what it might be from? Nah, don't. I just enjoy watching you at work, a kindred spirit. Thanks for putting in these videos on your "days off."

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

That would be my microphone pack 😉

[@KladyCor]

love your videos 🇮🇪

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Thank you!

[@robertbaker9775]

Love love love seeing your beautiful family working together, Jenny! So glad you demonstrated how to apply the snail bait. Everything is so lovely❣️ Linda, Houston, Tx.

[@laurahazel6577]

Here's to piddling! One of my favorite videos.

[@jamieflint2550]

Absolutely loved this video! I don't know why i enjoy watching someone else do gardening tasks right after i come back inside from doing my own - it's so satisfying. And you explain everything so well! Maybe I'll feel up to dividing some hostas now 😊 Anyway, more garden task vlogs please... Loved it! 💕

[@beeler178]

I love the flower bed so far !!! Great kids helping their Mama

[@thunder402]

I enjoyed seeing the process. Your flower bed looks great. It's all coming together. The patio is beautiful. I see many gatherings around the fire pit making s'mores.

[@maryferraro6745]

Thank you for tip on slugs. Buying the Bonide slug bait tomorrow! I like to see how other gardeners site plants in a bed.

[@nokesvillehaunt915]

So happy to see this video. I have been working in my shade garden and splitting hosta. I have one small spot I am still trying to figure out what I want to do. Always a work in progress for me.

[@elmaelmar2761]

Love the patio!!

[@irispresley3182]

I loved the video, I just love working in the yard, so relaxing.

[@JazzMeUinFLUSA]

I feel like I want to join you there. I love gardening too.

[@JazzMeUinFLUSA]

@James Hama I'm very good, thank you so much. I wish you all well there too. Happy gardening!

[@yvencia1150]

Love it's 😍

[@dreamasue]

The patio looks great ! 😍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Jenny I loved my afternoon with you in the garden! It’s looking so good already and I can’t wait to see what’s next 😍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

@James Hama hello there 🥰

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

@James Hama of course! Always pleased to have a new gardening friend!

[@esmeraldadacosta3315]

Great job Jenny!😊

[@debra9174]

Beautiful patio!

[@pranitalakeram9443]

Awesome video Jenny ,Jerry and family. ❤

[@suannetoonk57]

I just love your opening music. So cheerful and peppy. :-)

[@lynnthow1650]

What a great Sunday!! The patio looks amazing!!!

[@angelay4146]

so satisfying to watch someone else weed :) It looks lovely!!

[@chrishunsaker85]

Nice video Jenny!!!

[@rhondaduncan7602]

Thank you for taking us on your piddlin' Sunday afternoon. And don't worry about not being too chatty. Christine did a fabulous editing job, especially with the music. 👏👏👏 I really enjoyed the selection while you were weeding. So funny to see you moving so fast with that relaxing piano music. Jackson has almost learned to "just say no" to crack, but he's not quite there yet! 🌙 🤣🤣🤣

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

I told her that she was going to have to work her magic & she did!

[@marythomson3229]

Loved watching your thought process for plant placement.

[@marianhintz9981]

Loved the video, thanks for sharing!! Slowly but surely you guys are getting it done. Will be beautiful when it’s finished!!!!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Brilliant job Jenny you have both worked so hard and everything looks beautiful 🪴🌺🪴

[@brendatoussaint3219]

Looking good🌺

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

Love the video it's hard work to do what you have to do when redoing a flower bed! Keep those videos coming!

[@jojohnston4113]

Amazing results from just piddling! 😄🌱

[@user-kd7fs6lr3z]

Love seeing your forest pansy redbud and it’s canopy. Thankful we got one for our garden. Thank you so much for helping us today. Really enjoyed meeting you and Jerry. Will send pics. Linda

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

It was an absolute joy to spend time with you yesterday! I can’t wait to see how you develop & grow Jennifer’s garden 💗

[@cherylspiel3864]

Love this video and the background music! I will start as soon as the snow melts off here in NW Ohio!

[@karenfuller450]

Great video

[@djackson2243]

Hi Jenny, every year I would swear there was a new weed. Last year was this vine-like weed that actually bloomed. The winter was not cold enough to kill it. Will be dealing with that and all the normal weeds. Love watch you today. I to will be dividing & moving hostas to get ready for the lemon coal sedum. Just a little at a time to get thing put together.

[@patriciarobinson5033]

I love the arbour and could not find it at Kinsman, did I hear you incorrectly? Darn slugs, I can hear my Hosta's saying "ouch, stop biting me"!!! Your patio area is stunning, what talents you all have!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Here is the link! www.kinsmangarden.com/product/Lattice-Arch

[@patriciarobinson5033]

@@GardeningwithCreekside Bless your heart, thank you so very much! I am in zone 5b, Cheyenne, Wyoming, but I love, love, love your videos!

[@kathythedutchessofmontfort4945]

Very cold weather here in NY. Even had a tornado nearby yesterday hope to be able to garden soon. Everything is coming along nicely in your yard . look forward to seeing progress reports.

[@Suburbanoasis]

With gardening i have learned not to leave bare spots or it is like inviting weeds into my garden so I fill it in with whatever I have until I can buy or propagate what I really want!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Very true! I also think we got behind on mulching this space in the craziness of 2020. A nice layer of mulch really helps control the weed population for us.

[@dianem7771]

Love the arch. It's going to look so pretty with the roses.

[@Edu_Kate]

Yes. Some trellises or arches get too busy with ornamentation. That's just a waste because the flowers will be the focal point.

[@lauracampion6781]

This was fun to watch! Am I the only one that is concerned that Jerry wasn't wearing safety goggles while cutting the tiles??!!

[@bethheerten1132]

I thought that, too.