Fall Flower Bed Cleanup! 🍂🥀🍂 // Garden Answer

[@terrywalkenhorst365]

Good morning fellow Garden Answer fans. ❤️❤️❤️

[@heatherw.2751]

Good morning to you! Happy Friday!!!!

[@sharibosley6222]

Good morning!

[@n0nitwitz]

Mornin’

[@jengus1951]

Morning😊

[@jwynn2592]

Good morning

[@Toinette2883]

I like to do the majority of my cleanup in fall also. I like to see it neat and tidy through the winter. I feel like I’ve put my gardens to bed while I have my winters rest and I’m not thinking about the mess and all the work I have in the spring. Just makes me feel better❣️

[@hollyw.]

Same here Toinette! I've been cleaning up my garden getting it ready for winter. It's so satisfying seeing it all tidy up.

[@jwynn2592]

Yes I agree! I do the same.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Same here. I try to leave some things, but I have a lot of transplanting in the spring on my little cut flower farm.

[@renemarquart2615]

Do very little fall cleanup, have to admit I am more motivated in the spring!

[@LorettaT-123]

Yep I used to do spring clean up but our huge norway maples drop so many leaves that it makes a mess for spring. We mow them into crumbs, mix with grass cuttings and mushroom compost, and wait all winter for our new pile of compost dirt to happen. Lot of work but so worth it! Happy weekend people!

[@vstam390]

Russell is such a good kitty.....coming to you when you call him. You guys take such good care of him.

[@__rachel__ck]

Loved the Russell/Cheddar update. It’s so sweet that Russell is so loyal and follows you everywhere.

[@robbieb4219]

ME TOO!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alisonsneed3707]

He never misses a video appearance.

[@jenborn5358]

Love cleaning up spaces like this! How satisfying 😊

[@lauravandien2363]

The chicken coop area looks great and the chickens will appreciate all the sunlight. Clean up always brings a sigh of relief!

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Chickens do love their sun baths!

[@Carl-iw9sy]

This video reminds me that I've been making the right decisions with my garden by keeping annuals and perennials to a minimum. I love my conifers and evergreens and I don't mind deciduous shrubs. No such thing as a maintenance free garden but I'll do what I can to keep it as low as possible so that I can sit back, relax and enjoy it! I already have a full time job.

[@jacquiland6467]

I think lavender would do really well in that round garden bed with the statue. It is tough and would bring a beautiful burst if colour ,along with that romantic feel🤔💜😊

[@platitudestern5149]

I so love a good green, growth declutter🤩😍 There is something so extremely satisfying from going to A LOT of vegetation... to none.. or very little after a BIG cleanup 😘😜

[@wandygonzalez8078]

That bed looks great cleaned up.

[@MyBackyardScience]

That major clean-up really makes the gardens look so tidy!

[@RLSCS]

Whenever I think I don’t have the heart to remove and cut back my garden plants, I just watch one of your fall clean up videos and I get inspired to run out and get it done as soon as the video is over. It always looks so much better. Thank you!

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@MrsBanjo-si7xg]

I love watching Russell “help” you with the garden. Have you considered a video of just the cats as they explore the garden? It would be so cute!

[@beckycartledge9719]

Strap on a go-pro? Cat-cam!

[@alisonsneed3707]

Wow! When you said you “never liked (the weeping tree) anyway I thought you might relocate it to the back 40! But NO! Ya took a power tool to it and ended it.🤣🤣🤣

[@GardenHappy]

That is such a great idea I would love to see that as well.

[@MsMeI]

I wanted to cry when the weeping cherry was cut. It was SO adorable with the coop.

[@Denise_Cramer]

I would have to agree. 😱😥 Our daughter had looked into buying a double pink weeping cherry and found out how expensive they are. Holy cow the same size tree would be over $300 here in PA.

[@elainepearman2309]

We have watched you do a cleanup before, but this was the most satisfying cleanup of all. Well done.

[@junesmart7352]

Wow! I mean... WOW!!! That kind of clean out gets me so excited! It looks so fresh & ready for your next vision.

[@wehaveshortlegs6295]

Oh Laura, thank you, thank you for demonstrating to me that change can be embraced despite my natural behavior of always desiring to keep things as status quo. You have mentioned you do not search for change but you sure do a wonderful job at transitioning your garden spaces. Perhaps this is with Aaron’s nudging (push??😅) but you have been such an encouragement for me to witness how planting something in one place doesn’t mean it will always need to remain in that place for a lifetime - I’m referring to the weeping cherry tree, here!! You guys are such a wonderful team, continually balancing life and allowing us all to come along and learn with and from you. ❤

[@Mealzanator]

Ooo I would love to see bulbs in the area with the four cone shaped hedge area. I enjoy watching the clean up. It looks great!

[@seasonswithanthony5509]

Another fun/amazing/inspiring GARDEN ANSWER video!

[@alexandrakozub2501]

Great job gal thanks for sharing

[@maryballantyne7993]

The picture that hosts this video is absolutely gorgeous. With the Hartley in the background and the circular garden in the forefront would make a fabulous print to frame and put on your wll. I just love your videos!!!Mary Ballantyne

[@mfabian-gomez6043]

Laura - I love your pruning / cleanup videos. Something so satisfying seeing gardens cleaned up with airflow. 👏👏

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@phammond18]

Not only did i breathe a sigh of relief but I think the chickens did too! 😂 Can’t wait to see how you transform this space next season.

[@GardenHappy]

Loved seeing your card thank you for including them.❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇👍👍👍

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@ce4me810]

Everytime you’ve shown the area with the pallet walkway, since you’ve started all of the alterations to that area, I am just amazed at how small that part of the garden really is. When everything was intact, it seemed like such a bigger space, yet intimate, like a secret pathway. This gives me inspiration for my garden. I’m really enjoying this view into how an established garden can be re-tooled.

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

Laura, you are Wonder Woman. Garden clean up isn't a favorite thing to do in anyone's garden. You take a project on and WOW what a transformation. You're inspiring. Thank you!

[@norleycaplife445]

You are a “cleaning beast”! 😂. The coop area looks great! It’s like it has been reborn again till it all starts to grow back in the spring.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Feels good to get that fall cleanup wrapped up. Looking good!

[@michelesimpson2237]

Girlfriend you whipped that chicken coop area into shape. What a transformation good job. Have a great day everyone!

[@chrisrfan]

There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a cleaned up flower bed! Well done Laura!! 👏🏻❤️🌱

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

Fall cleanup is very satisfying to me. I love to have everything done and buttoned up by the holidays. I have large natural areas for habitat but love to have my beds and lawn nice & tidy.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Same here!

[@bethdurbin3279]

I can’t lie, I wanted to cry when you cut down the weeping cherry tree. I’m babying mine to grow. I understand about planting in the wrong spot though. This year I put in a flower bed around my weeping cherry tree with some miniature hydrangeas and other small shrubs. I thought about planting some bulbs in the flower bed but I’m to late I fear. Thank you for taking us along. Love from SE Ohio.

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@grisespino5342]

I for one sure was sad to see that beautiful cherry tree chopped down. The Hartley and brick beds are beautiful.

[@lbchristensen8732]

Thanks for. The update on Cheddar. Maybe he just needs a little love.

[@anjabrunner5100]

Guten Tag, wundervolle Erklärungen .Es macht so viel Spaß Dir zuzuschauen...jetzt bin ich auch radikaler in meinem Garten...Dankeschön...L.G.Anja

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Massive clean-up!!! Awesome!! 💕 Maybe the pondless waterfall can make a comeback near the chicken coop 🫶🏻👍🏻

[@sandysonshine8252]

hello, does anyone like the weeping cherry trees ? I was going to get one, was it not blooming ?

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura! Love seeing Russell following around in the background. He hears your voice and comes running.. Cheddar is his own independent self. We can tell both are well loved and taken care of. Love to get my yard all cleaned up AFTER all the leaves have fallen..it gives me a sense of calm. Have a great weekend and see you Sunday for highlights!! Hugs from N.C..❤️

[@GardenKath]

When Laura says her plants were all fine when she cut them back in the fall, please remember that she lives in the high desert. It’s extremely dry there. When you cut a plant back in fall you’re removing its protection from snow and moisture. It’s moisture getting into the crown of the plant that will kill it. For people in areas that have wet, cold winters, it’s even more important to save your cleanup for the spring. As far as insects overwintering, the goal of a garden is to have a balanced ecosystem. That means you will have some “bad” insects, but they don’t get out of control, because you encourage beneficial insects, birds, and your soil is healthy.

[@Bamboo4U2]

I agree with you except for herbaceous perennials. They need to be cut back in autumn. They do NOT die back gracefully. They melt into a pile of mush (hemerocallis, hostas, etc.).

[@n.w.414]

Laura has stated that she purposely does more fall clean up because she is so busy in the spring. Only reason.

[@theresaodwyer2026]

Clean slate! Looks better. I once had a sweet cat that would follow behind us when we walked the dog in our neighborhood, very social like Russell❤

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Goes to show editing is as important as planting when it comes to gardening! Thanks for the reminder, Laura!

[@angelaengler2387]

I’m with you on the weeping cherry, they’re only pretty while in bloom and then they just look weird! I love how things are turning out, you’re so good at garden design 😀🌸🍃🌻

[@racheldunn3811]

The Sure Fire begonia we’re possibly my favorite this year in your garden. Every time I saw them in the background of videos they always looked great. Perfect pop of color and size under the maple trees on the west side.

[@carolhamilton7822]

Good thing you have young knees! 😊 And I need a Mule and a trailer!! Fun to watch you do cleanup. Weather here in Missouri is still mild so I gotta get out there! 😊

[@camilia3749]

Hello my beloved Garden Answer Fam

[@kbechtel33]

Wow you remade a dent! Looks great 👍

[@terrimcfarland1152]

Love how one day you say we prob won't get to it yet, then the next day it's "forward march". Love it!! You are a hard worker.

[@michelleurbano2694]

I’ve learned so much about gardening on these cat videos!

[@MollytheFireSafetyDog]

BOL! Good one!

[@kaysauls9087]

When you cut the tree and I saw the straight trunk I thought that you should take that to the garden center to use in your decorations. But giving it to Ken to make into something beautiful is even better!

[@michelerok4252]

Russell continues being the star of the show. Russell makes me smile. Thanks for sharing

[@AprilRoses-3]

I’ve been going back and looking at videos of garden answer six years ago trying to go back to the first one they’re very interesting and great seeing you grow your property everybody have a great weekend 💗🙏🏻💗

[@verawallace9055]

I was searching for one about white tulips ,I couldn't find it so I Google it and there it was around four years ago ,didn't know it was that long, time flies

[@camicri4263]

You too!

[@katiedc8239]

Yes, I actually did sigh with relief with your chicken coop cleanup, especially seeing the borage go! It all looks much better. And I'm so glad you went back and showed the oakleaf hydrangeas. When you first walked past them when you were headed to the Versailles garden, I thought, "Ohhh! I wish she'd stop and show those." because I just love their autumn colors, and then you did! Yea!

[@annehedlund7333]

Would Preen keep the borage in check???

[@verizon5348]

I saw your Instagram photo of Cheddar and he is looking gorgeous. I am also thankful for my daily Russell fix. He puts a smile on my face every day. It was so good to hear you are giving the trunk from the cherry tree to a woodworker. As a crafter, my eyes lit up when I saw it and imagined the possibilities. You guys are the best and thank you for the great videos.

[@callikohl5698]

Thank you for this advice. I am 70 years old and I clean thing out as I have time and most of the cleanup in do in the Fall because I have planting to do in the spring. I live in the country and there are many spaces that can be foraged and lived in by animals and insects.

[@kathybauer9262]

I find it so satisfying to watch you clean up in fall. Namaste

[@vickijensen404]

Kudos, over and over to Ken. He is an amazing talent!

[@elizabeth1234..]

woah! Laura going in for blood on that weeping cherry! No one get mad at her. It's her garden and her choice. Great job on cleaning up the space!

[@susanoberski8183]

I have a weeping cherry, it has flowers for 4 days in spring. I really don't like it. Laura tells us, if it doesn't make you happy get rid of it.

[@elizabeth1234..]

@@susanoberski8183 exactly! My husband has watched me rip physically ok plants that I find ugly as heck especially because they spread so quickly

[@heatherw.2751]

I’m not a fan of weeping cherries either. They always look messy and sick to me. I think it would be pretty to use the tall skinny junipers you talked about to line the curve of the pallet walkway to create some mystery and separation of the formal and cottage gardens of the Hartley and chicken coop. Walking that path and having it open up to the gorgeous symmetry of those 4 beds would be a sight! But you’re the expert! I’m sure it will be lovely whatever you decide to do! Have a great weekend everybody!!

[@camilia3749]

who is here like me checking in for the uploads lol . i need my GA fix

[@bewoodford2807]

i felt like crying seeing a beautiful cherry tree cut down. Makes me feel sad when a plant has survived and grown and being killed for its' effort. The garden looks really fresh and tidy now. You have worked hard! :-) x

[@lorihanby6733]

I love that you show how much work really goes into gardening and creating and upkeep of beautiful spaces like yours. I get frustrated that my body doesn’t cooperate and allow me to do as much as I could when I was your age. I like fall cleanup the best to keep rodents from having nesting spots as well as to have a nice fresh start in the spring. This summer was so hot and hard to be outside that our yard totally got away from us and portions turned into jungles. Thankfully I found a wonderfully hardworking family of landscapers who managed to get it all cleaned up and “buttoned up” as you say yesterday even with some snow on the ground in places. They accomplished in a day what would have taken us about five days. What a blessing! It made me think of you and how you say Paul and Bethany are such a blessing to have. 😊♥️

[@kayreive]

I have watched you for years now and remember how sweet that pallet path is and I'm so happy you will be keeping it..I know you will change it's route but I love to see it, it was always a lovely spot to go through in your monthly updates on the garden, like a secret little spot to me...

[@themainer1267]

What a refreshing difference around the chicken coop--definite sigh of relief. Another great vignette to enjoy from the Hartley, highlighting the climbing roses. Great spot to add more roses. More paths, brick, and gravel? I worry that the amazing form of the new quadrants will be diluted, if not lost. Perhaps just extending the quadrant path with a bench at the end would be better than another path and bump out? Hoping it's mirrored on the other side. K.I.S.S. Phlox are gorgeous!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 I'm wearing an Achilles boot for the next few weeks to however long it takes for healing. I'm looking out at my garden and making a list. But, for now, I'm watching you work like the Everready Bunny! Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍💓

[@ozarkview928]

Oh I’ve had that annoying Achilles already ! Hope it heals quickly for you .

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@ozarkview928 thanks Ozark View, I've had a Degenerative Achilles since 2000 on the left foot. It took about 9 months of treatment. Now I'm 72 and I'm worried it's going to be a really long process. But thank you for caring. I'm still making videos and trying to film inside on even surfaces. Back in 2000 I had 14 acres and was working like Laura. 👍

[@rebekkah4419]

LOL… it’s like washing a tiny spot on the kitchen ceiling! Now that you have the Hartley grounds all dressed up, the chicken coop plants need help! It just never ends. LOVE your channel! You always inspire me!

[@lisahart5253]

Awesome job on the clean up around the coop! The ladies now have a beautiful view of the Hartley 🙌🏼💕

[@tessfaust3094]

I luuuv when you say, 'but, who cares'. EXACTLY! We work with what have most of the time, and it'll be just fine.

[@susanpeterson9947]

After I finish watching this, I’m headed out to pull weeds along my front fence line. It was already at the top of my list for today but you have certainly inspired me to get going. Of all the things you removed, it’s the Surefire Begonias I will miss the most!

[@boothgoodies6348]

I’ve never really considered begonias but you have me sold on those sure fires. What a work horse!

[@WhittAcres]

Those chickens are have it made!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Complete inspiration for pulling all my annuals and cutting back so much. So wish I had a place to dump. What a difference.

[@mukthatumkur3324]

So satisfying to see garden beds cleaned up. I have a few hostas to cut back, and then I am done too, now that I am inspired by Laura.

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@angelwolfe6728]

Yep!! I was super excited for this project! It’s one of my favorite things to do filling up a few pop up bags..ahh fresh! 😅 🙌

[@cathyhurt2524]

It is so neat and tidy now. I love the shots of your kitties.

[@kathleencassel1350]

I have always like the ratio of talk to work, to fast forward work, to final project viewing. And that is not to underestimate the cat and kid appearances. Those additions are delightful. Also we viewers get a real sense of knowing you and your family.

[@yT579]

Laura it's ok to pull the pallet walk way. With all the new spaces you are creating there will be another perfect place for it. Maybe use it in kids secret garden or by the new pond. Change is hard but you can do it 😃

[@karenmarie3326]

The wooden walkway path served it’s purpose. So glad it will be narrowed back to a better setting. 🤷🏻‍♀️ hope to see more brick walkways around the chicken coup. Looking beautiful ❤

[@salimorton641]

So glad to see the chicken coop again! Yes, I did sigh in relief! Especially with all the finishing work around the Hartly. Looks so much better! Now it's my turn in the garden. Inspired once again!

[@leeannekilgore9477]

Yes, that looks so much better. This is going to be such a great space.

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@bethlowery1658]

I much prefer looking at the chickens than the woody area around it. Job well done Wonder woman!

[@claudiaceleste777]

What a satisfying cleanup, and so wonderful to see other treasures revealed as the mass of green was removed.

[@penelopemackenzie1301]

LOVE the Westside gardens. Wasn't it 5 minutes ago we were watching you plant up the surefires? Seasons change and that's why we love gardens ...and Laura.

[@alisonpillette5419]

I can not believe how hard you work!!!!!! You are amazing!

[@b.a.d.2086]

So Happy to see Russel and Beverly! Tell Cheddar we love him. So nice to see the throwback to calmer times.

[@meliss36]

That chicken coop area is just so cute! How proud they all must feel to be living by a HARTLEY!! ❤

[@michelebushnik2874]

Always love learning so much from my Mentor with the Mostest! Laura you inspire, teach, share your knowledge and wonderful enthusiam in every aspect of gardening, landscaping, hard scaping, etc.etc. And as I loyally follow for years, I just want to take a moment to thank you dearly for all! You make me get out there and Clean up, Prune up at appropriate times, and most importantly remove what has failed, even trees, or eyesore plants I really don't like but previous owners may have. You give us our wings to grasp our home areas and make them ours! Thank you always for your inspiration.

[@debbieewert]

Wow!! What a difference. Love how open it is. I'm sure the chickens love the openess and light. Everything looks so clean and tidy. Glad to hear Cheddar is ok. Russell is so dedicated to you. Beautiful cats you have. ❤️

[@andreacline7141]

What an amazing space you created by doing all that cleaning. Next Spring should be fun re-creating that space for the chickens to enjoy.

[@alisonpillette5419]

You are so adorable!! I really love how you end your videos! It just makes me so happy. Thank you

[@MollytheFireSafetyDog]

My human and I love EVERYTHING about your videos and have learned so much! Have you ever thought about doing a “behind the scenes” video? Would love to see how you have your cameras set up and how you manage getting so many amazing shots/angles for your cameras. It must take you forever to move tripods around! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@joannewatson8674]

Wow looks better!! Love watching you clean up at the end of season. I have learnd so much by watching how you trim down your greens & plants when a season is over.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! The area around the chicken coop looks so much better now. I do hope you'll keep the pallet walkway there. I always enjoy seeing it. I was sorry to see you cut the cherry tree down. I was hoping you would find a new home, or space, for it. I hope you'll show us what Ken does with the trunk. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@shelleyscarborough9171]

That was so cathartic!! Totally enjoyed your hard work! LOL. I love the openness of it all.

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Oh wow Laura, you are so amazing with your cleanups that you do in your beautiful garden. I have to be honest I really hate aphids, they are such an awful bug, I remember I got some on one of my house plants and I took it outside and hosed it down and the plant came back but I still don't like those at all. I also am not that crazy about all of the leaves we have to deal with when fall hits. I also really like how that area around the chicken coop is looking, you did so much cleanup there, and it was sad to see that tree have to come down but seeing what you saved and your friend making something out of it will be so wonderful to have and always remember that tree. It is also so nice to see Russell and I have always wondered how Cheddar was doing because I hardly ever see him as much as we do Russell. Thanks for a great video that I had a lot of fun watching and you always give me so much inspiration to get busy and clean up my own tiny garden before the snow hits. Have a great rest of your weekend, sending love and hugs, bye!! 😂🤗😻💜❣💞

[@alw5101]

I’m seriously trying not to let my yard go to crap just because of the crappy weather... Thanks Laura for providing this video to remind my of my never ending duties❣️🥰

[@themamabearlife3339]

📝 I would suggest keeping a list of all your plants that need to be covered when it freezes. I keep lists for everything. It makes it so much easier than trying to remember everything and then beating yourself up if you forgot something.

[@themainer1267]

I agree. After I'd dug up a few of my treasured plants, I decided to keep a list which developed over time into a catalog/journal for every year of my garden. Fun to look back at them and see the changes. Great winter project to tweak it and make a list of plans for the next season.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Or, stop planting too many things that are tender in your zone.

[@Harbor_Blooms]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for stating what I feel is obvious, about cleaning up the garden in the Fall. I live in an area ( Maine) that has a huge issue with Deer ticks ( that carry 4 different viruses, one of which is fatal!). Plus we have 2 small dogs that run round the yard. The deer ticks LOVE to hang out in the garden debris all winter. It is impracticable to have to check both dogs each time they come in from playing in the yard, each day. Since we border a Natural Wildlife area, I feel the beneficial insects can live in the woods there, versus my yard. During the growing season, I grow a LOT of pollinator friendly plants. However people make me feel guilty for doing my Fall clean up, but it is the most sensible things for us. Thank you Laura.

[@annehedlund7333]

Liking the idea of shortening the pallet walkway and centering something striking on the end of it.

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! I love Fall cleanup. Everything gets cleaned out & put to bed for the season.

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

A big clean up .👏👏👏 We did it yesterday , exhausted today. Afterwards, such a good feeling .😍

[@tonybaroud3511]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?