Exciting Pond Renovation Update

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Jenny, you are the Queen of Possibilities. We drawn inspiration and ideas from the Creekside Well.

[@nowshmily2]

Water lilies or lotus would be beautiful in the pond. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you! It’s fun to watch the progress and changes.

[@MarySpencer-j4y]

Hi Jenny I’m excited for your new project.I live in north central Maryland zone 7. Two years ago a storm took out several large oak trees and gave me a new garden to plan and plant. I think one of the best thing about gardening is the planning then planting. I look forward to seeing what you come up with this fall.

[@NitaP1569]

Such a lovely space, so many options and we know you will make it even more amazing. One idea is to add service berry trees for more spring flowers.

[@PeggyMills]

I’m so glad you’re going with the natural look for the pond. That and the woodland garden will be amazing. I’m with you on no bridge, Jenny. Maybe add some Japanese Iris at water’s edge if you’re a fan. I love that old road! Nostalgic for me!

[@GenieAdams-wp8zr]

What a beautiful area to develop! I can see native azalea, mountain laurel, rhododendrums...redbud, dogwood, understood trees!

[@kathy5216]

I hope your momma will be working with you on this area…her property seems like a perfect inspiration…love the wind sculptures she collects

[@kclancy8128]

Good morning, That is a great view from the hillside woods road. 🌞 I grew up in southwestern PA. We had a great hillside woods to explore. At one time it had been farmland. The woods had reclaimed the land back to its natural state. There were large sections of native plants. There were Mayflowers above an old farm road, thick moss carpets in a break in the trees, a spring fed cove covered with violets, mostly purple, some blue and white, and rare yellow violets. At the end of the cove was an old brick spring. There were great oak trees, maple and sycamore trees, wild grape vines, plenty of places to play and rest. There was a power line right of way filled with delicious blackberries. It was an incredible natural place to escape into. I include small sections of these elements in my surburban MA garden. ❤ I will like to see how you recreate the Blue Ridge mountainscape on the woodland hill. I can almost see your vision. 🌞 I would like to see which native plants you included. I hope you keep the road as a path. The paths in the PA woods were animal paths we would follow. They lead you from one area to the next. It would be nice to keep a few remnants of the history of the place. I will love to see what you do with it. It will be a special place. ❤

[@doreen7554]

I’m always impressed by your fluid camera skills! I think some irregular shaped beds around the pond would be nice, and love the lace cap hydrangeas.

[@ellywitmer1584]

Good morning Jenny and Brynna. I'm so glad Brynna is better. I think your idea with the Ferns & Hosta would be great.

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

Will be a great renovation and in time will be amazing to look out at 😊

[@lisaserrano2485]

A gorgeous focal point and backdrop to the pond and tree line is a Stone Moon-gate!

[@margaretkuzminsky7876]

Hi Jenny! I am going to love watching that sweet road being developed. It reminds me of the road at historic White's Ferry which crossed the Potomac River from MD to VA. That little shaded road is lined with Virginia Bluebells on both sides in the Spring and is stunning! Bluebells disappear by the time other perennials and shrubs develop for the season. I can see that the ideas to develop this area are exploding in your head. Can't wait!

[@prayonkreutz2398]

Some Giant boulders strategically placed in that shade garden would be stunning!

[@cece_marie]

Great work Jackson! Spring ephemerals, like trout lilies, spring beauties, trillium, and mayapples would be lovely and work with the winter sun. Would look really sweet with a stumpery too 👀

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

You have the best ideas Cece!

[@katherinecornette5315]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@jaleinegreen7411]

Good morning, Jenny! Loved this one! First, I have to tell you that I love your cap! It looks so pretty and comfy! Second, I think your spot on to bring in some Japanese maples, especially along the old roadway. That area would be absolutely gorgeous in the fall with the beautiful leaves and pathway! Please keep the holly tree, I was even thinking of how beautiful it would be to add some sort of stone to the roadway, like Oklahoma Blue , but I don’t know if that would be a good idea considering how long the roadway is and how much it would cost to put that in. It depends on if y’all want to keep it accessible for using the Bobcat on it. I have so many different ideas spinning around in my brain for that gorgeous area!🍁🍂🌺🌺🌸

[@kathy8832]

That is a lovely area, can’t wait to see you develope this area. Don’t forget a place to sit and enjoy.

[@GardeningwithJenny]

Go Jackson 😂 he is awesome working away. Good job momma. I love the idea of adding some Pieris, maybe a Mountain Fire. Something to make a statement that brings your eye to the back of these beds making you want to explore and see what other plants are there.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Great idea!!

[@huckleberryjams8829]

Love all of your ideas for the new area except the hydrangeas. Most seem so formal except for the lace caps. Whatever you decide, I can’t wait to see the beauty.

[@nancypatterson374]

We all love watching a new project at Creekside. Jackson is a marvel with machines.❤

[@lizmiller8084]

Weeping willow in a soggy spot would be pretty. I cannot wait to see the transformation!

[@RootedinTexas]

Love the idea of hydrangeas by the pond. “Hydrangea Hill!”

[@nancylafferty8362]

Good morning! Another exciting makeover! I’m coming for a visit this spring! My daughter lives in Charlotte and I’m looking so forward to visit the nursery! As for ideas you know best for sure but I remember Laura from Garden Answer visiting Peggy’s garden which was mostly shade. The video is called One of the Most Beautiful Gardens I’ve ever Visited. Maybe some good ideas for your garden too!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

We look forward to seeing you!!!

[@BettyWhiteJr]

This is such a lovely, natural project. I’m excited to watch it unfold. I will say, my mama has that red clay and I feel for yall lol. I’d be renting me a wood chipper and I’d be chipping every one of those trees I took down to mulch that adorable road behind the pond. I think you said you walk your dog back there. How lovely would it be to not have that red mud path? Free wood chips go a long ways lol. Have a blessed day, thanks for another great video!

[@simple_southern_garden]

That’s a great idea!

[@beckyisabell4324]

I love woodland walks. Have you ever watched Volunteer Gardens?

[@shirleysenkler781]

Great project for a teenage boy. Jackson is a treasure!

[@sandrasutton3426]

Love your head covering.

[@vickieharrell6853]

Good morning Jenny, I have oak and hickory trees plus farms around me but the deer still eat all my flowers, I’m sure having Brynna around helps.

[@keoweedesigner5995]

Jenny, you have surprised me yet again! When you spoke of you and Jerry's love of the natural woods of Appalachia as inspiration for your Woodland Garden I immediately had a vision of Rhododendrons, native Azaleas, Laurels, Honeysuckle , Wild Magnolias, Redbuds and Dogwoods maybe a meandering sweep of sweet little Trilliums or maybe an occasional Jack in the Pulpit and plenty of ferns. I was so surprised I actually laughed aloud when you first mentioned Japanese Maples! Clearly I had the wrong idea of your intended direction but have no doubts your Woodland gardens will be glorious and full of surprises for all of us to enjoy and admire! As for Jackson stepping up to say, "Mama, I want to help with this project", I think this is a blessing beyond measure. I expect you have a son who will forever be anchored to his land. ❤

[@bettyjocohagen7955]

Good snow-covered morning from Kentucky! Lol, I saw on Instagram that you got your snow! Hey, tell Jackson he did fantastic on the pond! Also, he might like watching the youtubers from Aquascape! I'd love to see what he'd come up with. Have fun playing in the snow! Love love yall! Thank you!

[@Charlottemms427]

Camellias, azaleas, forsythia is what I see plus daffodils. Pinks,yellows and purples throughout. Gonna be a GREAT project to watch❤❤❤

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

LOVE it!!!!

[@TamberlynKapral-pz5yu]

Such an exciting project to plan! While I love the "mundane" tasks in maintaining my garden beds, designing and creating a new space ignites the creative passion in me. Have fun and I look forward to watching your vision come alive!!

[@karenschrantz2307]

This will be amazing!!! I can see boulders incorporated into that hillside at the end there. Do you have a park to get inspiration from? We do. Very natural woodland garden with boulders. My favorite place! Ferns, hostas, bluebells, lots of natives. Grasses and native shrubs around pond!

[@sharoncoon5439]

Morning from chilly,snowy Ohio. We got 2 inches last night. Always great to see you projects.

[@doreen9838]

It’s January. Lol

[@sharoncoon5439]

@ This is our first significant snow here in Ohio. So no big deal here!

[@sandistolle4874]

Consider getting a consult from Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, to offer ideas for the pind Reno. Definitely add some Japanese Maples!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Jenny☕️What a massive,exciting project! I love the idea of Japanese Maples, hosta, ferns, hellebores and grasses. Oh my glory, it’s going to be stunning,I’m sure! Your brain must be in overdrive 😵‍💫 Can’t wait to follow along. Best wishes for Brenna. Have a Blessed Day 🐶

[@jodywanless7325]

What about a pondless water fall coming down the top part of the hill when you get to work up there? The sound would be amazing when you're walking through the space!!💙💙

[@bettyjocohagen7955]

Oh, Ms. Jenny, after seeing your vision, I can just see your place looking like Tony Everts Juniper level gardens!

[@imahick5723]

Beautiful piece of property! Great plans to enhance it

[@michaelmalone8742]

Excited for this project! Gorgeous view. Yes, I vote against a bridge. Would love to see a gorgeous, natural look, not contrived. I like evergreen interest ideas...how about a few scattered camellias, both sasanquas and japonicas, that you'd leave unpruned and natural? That old holly at the spring reminds me of the huge historic holly trees that we have in Pinehurst. It'd be neat to keep that as long as possible. You'll have fun with the pond edges, designing the mix of rocks/stones and perimeter plants, both in the water and playing amongst the stones. 😊 Jackson has learned great work ethic and skills from you and Jerry. 🥰

[@blastmaster83]

With the elevation/grade and the spring fed pond, create a mountain stream with water pumped to top from pond. Creates a closed loop for the water as well as provides movement in the pond reducing algae. I have a vision, if you want.

[@alicehihn3250]

Another great area for a new garden. Can't wait to stop in for a visit in March from PA.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

I wonder if bluebells would grow in your woodland area? They would spread all over understory in Spring! The color would b fantastic!

[@pamelacook7933]

The hurricane took out three huge trees in my back garden and will change my garden. I had hostas scattered around thankfully most are in pots and can be relocated; however, I’ve lost most of my shade so this year will be a season of changes. Thanks for the sun mapping instructions.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

That sounds like lovely Jenny could think great walk. Hugs and love!😊❤😊

[@judygriffin2029]

Maybe an area with no cleanup at all would be great. Mother Nature would take care of the maintenance!

[@cherylspiel3864]

This sounds like a great project! My suggestion is to contact the boys at Mr. Maple and bring them in to help you with your landscaping project to add some Japanese maples, azaleas or rhododendrons. This would be an awesome collaboration to beautify this area and they are only 90 minutes from your front door!! ♥️ 🍁 ♥️

[@mikes5643]

Hi Jenny, we enjoy your videos. I would suggest that area would be a great place for daphnes. There is a slope so the roots will not stay wet. If you plant them towards the front of the woodlands they should do great. We have several in a similar area and they are about 5 feet tall and wide and we are in north Georgia.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Thanks for the tip! I bet they would be so lovely in this space ☺️

[@imahick5723]

Fantastic plans!!

[@angiemeadows8116]

Monarch plants! Swamp milkweed and Joe pye weed would thrive on the full sun bank!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thanks Jenny. Good luck and happy planning. ❄️⛄️💚🙃

[@debbyholmquest5220]

My King Tut survives the winter in the garage in its pot.

[@kaylac3367]

This is another beautiful area of your property! Excited to see it transform! Looks like you are going to need to hire someone to weed and maintain all these beautiful areas 😄

[@doreen9838]

Yes like Laura and Aaron on garden answer

[@taylorswf23]

If not on irrigation I would leave heavily into natives/nativars with occasional showpiece ornamentals

[@heatherw.2751]

Since you’re not putting in irrigation, I’d lean heavily on natives. The bugs and wildlife will thank you as well as being pleasing to the humans. Whatever y’all do, I’m sure it’ll be lovely!

[@shirleybrown8094]

Jenny, I was dreaming with you and a GROVE of japanese maples came up, and then you said it!!!

[@Plants.and.cats5]

Jenny I’ve never heard of sun mapping before. I’ve tried to guess to the best of my knowledge but I can’t seem to get the north side of my house just right. It’s too much sun for hostas but I’m not sure if sun loving plants will do okay. I’m definitely going to sun map that area this summer. Thank you for the idea!!

[@BuckeyegardenerOSU]

Add a Flamethrower redbud!!!

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Boulders and a seating area would b nice too!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

I love it!

[@kristaself126]

I bet an Oak Leaf Hydrangea would be happy in this area.

[@freersam]

You could give the pond a waist and have a Japanese style arched bridge going across at the waist

[@jlment100]

Leave the holly. It creates a great sense of growing through the rocks.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Good morning Jenny!❤😊❤

[@melodymiller8513]

Thank you for the walk through of new project. The description of sun mapping helped me. We have cut some trees so I am excited to start planting new areas. You mentioned using Japanese Maples. I adore Japanese Maples. How do you keep the Japanese Beetles from destroying the leaves? I have used the spray when present technique, grub granules, and a water in root take up insecticide. I feel like it helps but not enough. Is there a type of Japanese Maple that is less attractive to the beetles?

[@almacuffy9660]

GM ' plant some dogwoods trees as well in the area.

[@jackiebickley347]

Morning ❤❤

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Morning!

[@JaniceCallaghan-j6w]

A place for woodland bulbs.

[@AngelaByrd-g4t]

Hey Jenny! I picked up in the video that you will use an herbacide to kill the underbrush...what brand do you use, and do you have concerns about coming behind it to plant in the fall?

[@cupritchanel5139]

Terimakasih tutorialnya sangat bermanfaat semangat kak salam sukses

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Thank you❣️

[@deannking4093]

Add Japanese feather grass

[@lindathompson8100]

Jenny, I have to ask is that vine the one that is taking over the South called Kudzu? We see that everywhere in the South when we drive to our sons in South Carolina.

[@staciejackson7497]

She said it is a wild grape, and that they don’t have Kudzu.😀

[@karenvknight6516]

Holly tree should stay. It is obviously the spring’s friend

[@tinajohnstone5642]

Have you run across any Poison Ivy? If so, how do you handle that?

[@jeaniemcdaris8276]

❤

[@JuneSaunders-hr4sh]

Add some blueberry bushes in the woods.That would be a natural addition to the woodland area and a welcome surprise on a walk in the woods!

[@staciejackson7497]

Blueberries prefer sun.🤔😀

[@dorindajenkins7825]

🙋

[@lindaolszewski4402]

The Holly needs to stay, it’s “ Holly Pond’’ a natural name for the site.

[@kathy5216]

Love 💕 your hat…google lenses it …might be from Liz and Lewis Hand knits

[@kathy5216]

Sold out but there is a waiting list so you can be notified when available

[@ilnpa2722]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻 DONT CUT DOWN A TREE THAT OBVIOUSLY WANTS TO LIVE!!!! The holly tree looks very happy where it is and it add winter interest. Can’t you see how beautiful it looks now that everything looks dead or naked??? Please 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Don’t cut it down 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@LauraMason-u4y]

What happened to your doggie?

[@vickikossman9623]

Ghosting GA yet again

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Excuse me? Please explain further

[@kathy5216]

I hope your momma will be working with you on this area…her property seems like a perfect inspiration…love the wind sculptures she collects