Flower Bed Maintenance & Fertilizing in the South Garden (+ New Lilacs)! 🌿🥰 // Garden Answer

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[@chrifel7127]

Ludwig Späth was a german botanist, court gardener and owner of the famous „Späth’sche Baumschule“ in Berlin where alle the royalties used to buy their trees and shrubs. The nursery is still in business and is considered to be the oldest one in Germany.

[@joemcdaniel6341]

Great info to share with us. Thank you.

[@cnorovich48]

Your shirt today reminds me: Last summer when I shopped the perennial area of my local nursery I had several people approach me to ask gardening questions. Flattered, I thought “wow, I must have that knowledgeable gardeners face” and answered them as best I could…..until I looked down and saw that I had worn my Garden Answer shirt that day. 😂 What a great conversation starter….not that gardeners need much encouragement to share experiences. Thank you to you and Aaron for every joyful addition to the world wide gardening community. Your channel is a refreshing escape every day! ♥️

[@teresaholland4790]

So true I shop at Lowe’s quite frequently in the plant department and the manager Lisa in the plant department came up to me the other day and said I have a question for a customer and then she says oh the heck with it go talk to that lady over there for me, please cause I don’t know the answer. I was exceptionally enthusiastic and very smitten at the same time that somebody thought I could actually answer that question thank goodness I could paid for my plants and left ASAP.😂

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@alw5101]

Good morning GAF!✨🤍

[@chrispetersen6402]

Laura, you should consider using metal tree tags on your bushes, shrubs and trees. It’s so nice to have the names permanently in place.

[@lynnshellyjunck117]

I love this idea! Especially if the year of planting was included. Something pretty, but understated.

[@downbntout]

I haven't found any metal plant labels that emboss well. I've only tried the ... galvanized? with the label on two legs. Suggestions?

[@grandmaofthree897]

I wonder how long cricut vinyl would last? There is outdoor vinyl that is more durable. I might try!

[@krissgross2335]

@@grandmaofthree897 cricut labels should work well, just spray a few layers of outdoor clearcoat to reduce fading and peeling.

[@grandmaofthree897]

@@krissgross2335 great idea!

[@kaylabryson1932]

Thank you for trimming info on the coral berries! Now I know how to do it ! Loved this video!

[@dorotaazzopardi8718]

I love the width of your flower beds 🌸🌷🌸

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Dorota how're you doing today?

[@karenmoring8217]

I started using the Epsoma fertilizers because of your channel. I am excited to see the difference they will make in the health of my garden this year. Isn’t it exciting to see the plants emerge from their winter slumber? Happy planting and much success. I love your channel!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 It began raining 🌧 about 4a.m. and my water rocks are full. Yeah, rain 🌧 water for my porch plants. Happy Gardening Everyone 🌿💚🌿

[@par4451]

Happy gardening to you too!!!!

[@thecatsinn3905]

Laura your enthusiasm is infectious, I can’t wait to see the summer tour this year it,ll be amazing to see all the hard work paying off 🌸🌺🌼🌻🌷🌹

[@carolineorendain2012]

I would love to see a Spring tour as well

[@priscillamanibog1192]

Her positive personality is always a great way to start the day….

[@11jamielee]

😍 I agree! It would be so wonderful to have a small tour of one area of the garden once a week. That may seem less daunting to record instead of a full monthly garden tour.

[@tammycordell159]

I agree I smile at her videos like she is talking to just me, lol

[@21shalimar]

Lilac memories- My Dad cutting a bunch of lilacs in the spring for me to take to my kindergarten teacher. I remember we wrapped them in wet paper towel and aluminum foil , which dripped all the way to school! Lilacs such amazing scent.

[@loristricklin7627]

Same here only substitute bougainvillea bouquet wrapped in a wet paper towel and then again with aluminum foil. My parents were from the south. Don’t know if this is a thing with southern parents.

[@lindaphillips7936]

The lilacs will be glorious and the smell when there is a light breeze. Wonderful 💯💞🌿😻

[@lindaga820]

The smell of lilacs is sooo wonderful !!-

[@verawallace9055]

If only I could breathe some life into mine ,this will the their third season, keeping my fingers crossed, don't even know what kind they are ,only thing I know is both of them are white flowers

[@donnaikin7397]

Good evening from Australia 🇦🇺

[@themamabearlife3339]

You should be proud, you have done A LOT of work in a year! I've said this before, but I want to say it again, I absolutely LOVE the progression shots of how the land has developed over the years!

[@DAKtheKING]

I just love her enthusiasm.

[@thegavinshow4302]

Huge fan!!!! Love your videos!!! I was inspired to start my garden last year because of you!!!! Have a great day!!

[@alw5101]

Hey Gavin! It’s cool to hear how GA nudged ya into creating yourself a garden of your own! It’s a labor of love so keep it up buddy-Good luck👍🌱

[@barbershopchick]

We have a park near me called Lilacia Park-which is all lilacs and tulip bulbs. It is glorious to visit in the spring when everything is in bloom. The town also is know as “lilac city” and gives a free lilac bush to any citizen who would like one each year. I found myself thinking as you were talking about the space wishing I could time travel 5 years to see the space and then 10 years. It is going to be so beautiful and how fun to fill in a blank canvas with your very own masterpiece!! 🌳 💐🌲 🌺

[@GardenerPhyl]

I did enjoy watching you spring clean and fertilize perennials and shrubs. I’m excited to see your lilacs in bloom next year. Super excited to watch where all of those gorgeous trees are going to be planted! Enjoy your day! 🌱

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Marie how're you doing today?

[@mati261000]

I have been following Laura´s advice for the last three years and my garden has transformed into a small paradise. So thankful for the great advice in how to take care of our plants. Gardening is so rewarding......and the best stress antidote. Thank you Laura.......you´re the best!

[@altheab.8907]

Oh, Laura, so nice to see all those bits of green pushing up through soil. Spring is my favorite time of year. I had to laugh when you said you “think” you got quite a lot done in the South Garden last year. To accomplish all you did in one year is amazing, especially with a new baby. It’s such a joy to see you develop this barren piece of land into a thing of beauty and learn so much along the way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm, successes and failures…..and for bringing us a little bit of joy everyday. 🥰

[@Yumisakichan]

Love the lilacs 😁 We have the same varieties as well as a white lilac in our garden. They are so tenacious and the rich green leaves provide a nice rest for the eyes once the flowers have withered. But beware of the earwigs. They like them as much as we do. FYI: Ludwig Späth was a German botanist. The common lilac was named after him. The more you know 😂🌈

[@laurieclarkson9180]

LOL I love how you wrote "The more you know" with the rainbow! Thanks for making me smile!

[@rebeccamclaughlin4992]

Had that stinky stomach virus,,& it's snowing and cold here in Kentucky; but nothing brings sunshine more then HEY GUYS HOW’S IT GOING? Thank you Laura for bringing sunshine to my day!

[@Katsimagination21]

Every First weekend of May the city of Rochester NY has a Lilac Festival, Laura, you can smell it before you get there !! We live about an hour from there ,and the lilacs in our neighborhood are just stunning ! I have one Lincoln Lilac that was planted on the side of my home when it was built in 1955 , we have cut it back, pruned the branches hanging over our neighbors driveway, my boys climbed it when they were young, the flowers have been used for bouquets, teachers gifts, Easter baskets, birthday flowers, etc ,it is just such a beautiful plant to have for generations ❤️🙏😊

[@alisonsneed3707]

“The plan? Just keep workin’.” I love your style. Just place plant material and dig it in. Your details are so great: when fertilizing, stand upwind, get low & pour. All the common sense and streamlining we could want. Meanwhile the videography is next level, love every edit and even the music breaks.

[@billierenshaw3302]

Laura ,you make it ALL look soooooo easy ….It will be worth it all.🥰❤️

[@nicola_riggs]

It’s so wonderful to see all the new, green growth - we just picked up a couple inches of new snow here in WI😔 A thought occurred to me when you said the bag of fertilizer broke and you put it in a bucket… it might be easier to fertilize the number of things you do if you put it in a watering can with an open nozzle. That way, you can just walk around and pour. It might give you a bit more control than a bucket. Just a thought. I truly enjoy your videos - thank you!!

[@terryblase3234]

That is a great idea!!!

[@angiemcdermid4845]

Lots of helpful information today. Sometimes I watch the whole episode and sometimes I have to turn it off and go work in my own garden.

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Angie how're you doing today?

[@bonnietackett2020]

So fun to see the new growth coming in! I love watching all of your videos. You are upbeat and always find a positive even to disappointments. I appreciate that you show successes and failures. I have gained so much more confidence in gardening from learning from you (especially pruning videos like this)! Thank you and God Bless!

[@martinedierckx5913]

We had snow today in Belgium ( Europe) 🥶🥶🥶witch is very atypical. It was the coldest 1 april since 1963!! Had to cover all of my new planted perenials 😅

[@mariehosier2683]

I love that you do this work all on your own and that you're not just a pretty face behind the camera like a lot of DIY's.

[@tracymiller1054]

Thanks Laura - your videos are like my 'to-do / reminder list'. I did not fertilize much until I found your videos a few yearss ago - so grateful because it has made such a big difference. Also I learned about using annuals in the ground from you - I used to think Annuals=waste of money but watching you changed my mindset. The past few years my gardens have looked so amazing because of this. So thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@indianagardener365]

Laura, When you were cleaning up the Hyssop I said to myself” ooh I can smell it!” And a minute later you said “oh it smells so good!” Too funny!lol🤣

[@Edu_Kate]

I just sowed some seed. I look forward to making tea with the leaves.

[@indianagardener365]

🪴😍

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

Amazing the progress you have made in the new property!!!! I learn so much from you and my list grows of things to add to my garden with every video. Each year I add more perennials so one day i can enjoy a mature garden. Love your videos and your family ❤️🌼🌺🌸

[@walternicolas1734]

This Lilacs will be glorious.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura☕️. Perfect timing for this one. Gave me the answers to what and how to prune my plants 🌱 this Spring and, what not to fertilize. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I absolutely LOVE deep purple lilacs, they are not only beautiful the are SO incredibly fragrant. You are going to enjoys those plants very much!!!!

[@cobywilliams5441]

I got up this morning and was instantly in a bad mood when I saw someone had run a trailer over my perennial blue salvia(that was JUST coming back), newly planted Icelandic poppy, and one of my grandmother's daylilies I saved. I was fuming all day . I thought "What would Laura do?" So, when I got off work I bought three more Salvias and a flat of cosmos then weeded and cleaned out my flowerbed. I plan to put a container on the end of my driveway and DARE anyone to get near my flowerbed with a tire again. lol Seeing your progress on here gives me ideas and the motivation to get out and do things in my flowerbeds. Thanks so much for sharing your journey.

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! I really enjoyed this refresher, at least, for me! I need to start my clean up but the weather is a major factor! But the forecast sounds good for the weekend!! I am excited to watch those lilacs bloom!! To all my gardening friends have a wonderful weekend!! 😃🌞💜💚🌿

[@anntana3697]

I love , love, love lilacs. I wait all year for their glorious blooms and wonderful aroma. I hope you plant the purple reblooming Bloomerangs. How wonderful to have lilacs reblooming every year. If I had your land, I would have a ton of them.

[@elainemccabe4223]

Oh My!! I planted my 'Lincoln' lilac 21 years ago. Had no idea you could grow then in your area! It is my favorite lilac. In my book, it fits the definition of a LILAC!

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Elaine how're you doing today?

[@heatherw.2751]

Oh, I wish I could grow a proud berry coral berry! It’s way too hot and humid here to have one in my garden. I will vicariously through Laura and her gardens I guess. Have a great weekend everybody!!

[@saraw8503]

Same thought here in my zone 8, coastal NC garden.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Have you tried to? I'm super humid wjere I am also. (Southern Indiana, Zone 6b) I'm trying anyways because they're just soooo beautiful!

[@PerfectPride]

Not sure where you are, but maybe try an American Beautyberry? They grow wild here in Florida, where it’s also hot and humid, and they’re soooo pretty!

[@Edu_Kate]

But you can probably grow camellias. I can't. 🙄 So we enjoy watching others' gardens.

[@saraw8503]

@@Edu_Kate yes, I have beautiful camellias, sasanqua and japonica. Thanks for the reality check.

[@myowngardenzone6319]

Thank you so much for reminding us that Sedum and Russian Sage do not need fertilizer 👍

[@observer4497]

I made my coffee this morning and sat down to watch my favorite Couple. My Husband knows that it is my Relaxing yet at the same time Motivational video …🙌 I missed you and Your Hubs. Hopefully you are both busy setting up around the Beautiful Hartley…🙌❤️

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day

[@downbntout]

Aaron's sweet rockin' music, love em!

[@evergreenangel]

I seriously can barely contain myself about all of those bulbs that you planted last year in addition to all of the ones from previous years.. I have to see them!!!!! Praying for some blooms soon!!! 🌷

[@kmsand5905]

Thank you for showing me I do the “right” things in my garden

[@ladonnamosley1078]

I'm thrilled that the dwarf Proven Winter lilac that I planted last summer has made it through the winter and I now see buds so I have hope of having blooms this year. I felt bold enough to try a lilac since I have high PH clay soil. Also, I love the background music in the last several videos for this week. Beautiful music that is relaxing while watching you work. Thanks for all the sharing, Laura and Erin.

[@bettyboop1524]

Morning from Kentucky. Big sigh this morning we might get some snow flurries ugh and frost this evening.

[@angelahaglund2656]

You make my heart full! ❤ I absolutely love where I live here in Minnesota and I would not trade my home in the fall for anything! The fall color is supreme but watching you plant this time of year I ache to do the same! We are at April 1st and we are due for more snow tonight😪! You however are a saving grace and I get so much joy and knowledge out of every video! Thank you so very much!!!

[@amandaadler1860]

My my, you must far north! I live down in the river valley, New Ulm, and we were chilly yesterday but today was sunny and 50! I spent all day prepping my vegetable bed and raking leftover leaves!

[@angelahaglund2656]

@@amandaadler1860 yes we are in North Central Minnesota.

[@1LineAtATime]

Thankful for how you share your gifts from above and shine for others! Much love!

[@markb8954]

Another nice video of things underway in the garden. I think it would be nice, before too many things are permanently planted, to create a few gentle mounds that would add some depth, space & interest in the garden. Some hills and added boulders/rocks might be nice addition.

[@d.wilbur5164]

I agree. It's always lovely to see Laura working in the garden. It's so flat though. I'd be planting lots of shrubs rather than bulbs/perennials.

[@Zinatheapple]

Hi, Laura and Aaron, love your channel! Please show us the purple/white hedge of lilacs in your back garden when in bloom

[@getherdonegardening1343]

I just love watching you work in the garden now I am going to see what to do in mines 😃

[@shirleyr5867]

I ❤ watching and getting inspiration and gardening advice from you!! I'm not sure if anyone has asked already, but where did you buy your auger? I have clay soil and starting to need help with digging.

[@petermartijnheite-bauwens1632]

Your videos are so relaxing and giving me ideas for my own little garden. wish i was a neighbour so i could help you. Thanks for sharing.

[@Edu_Kate]

I wouldn't have used "relaxing." She's so active. 😆

[@blumenstrau333]

I want to travel to the future just to see what the gardens will look like.

[@janetn1925]

Just like a great actor, you make the information on fertilizing and cutting back plants sound so fresh like you are saying it for the first time. Thanks for that! I need to hear things more than once anyway for it to sink in. Especially appreciate knowing which "Tone" to use on what as it can be confusing. Thanks again!! 😊

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

Now i want to see that hedge of lilacs you talked about ! I'm hoping you guys do a spring garden tour 🤗😉

[@hollyharrison5165]

My lilacs only have unopened buds, at the moment, but their scent travels all around my home 🥰

[@theacripps8099]

Oooh that sounds lovely! I’m adding several lilacs to my garden this year and hoping a couple of them will bloom this year! I just love the scent.

[@hollyharrison5165]

@@theacripps8099 it's lush, isn't it 😁 I've never had them before so it was a really pleasant surprise!

[@EmilyRoseMcmullen24]

Sa.e I just bought one j have it sitting in my kitchen waiting to be planted

[@ChipsGreenWorld]

💚 I love the little cat 🐈 photo bombing lol 😂🐈🐈 fabulous 🌱 Chip from CHIPS WORLD in Yorkshire 👋🏼

[@marylinville7091]

It is going to be fun watching you add new plants and trees to your new property this year. A very exciting year for you.

[@lincolnbuttigieg4613]

good moring

[@holly_kay5570]

It's so beautiful! That President Lincoln Lilac!!!

[@allisonpierce8275]

Is it me or is it the fact that when I prune this time of year the plants are so happy afterwards🥰

[@lisbetsoda4874]

One of my favourite kind of shows. Something I can really relate to. Thank you

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great video today on cleaning plants for spring. They look so much better.. I have done few of my plants today.

[@kathy8832]

Morning! Woman, you exhaust me!! Lol!! You are like the Energizer bunny. Your property is becoming more and more beautiful.

[@josephinesmith1156]

Another informative video…good to see the daffodils appearing.

[@kaycieatchison7286]

I just adore how excited you are when it rains. I definitely take it for granted! We average 45-50" a year! We have to build better drainage in our yard because we get so much.

[@demesrvl6761]

Laura uses the "Fairy Dust" sprinkle method of fertilization. That's what my gardening mentor called it when he taught me to do the same!!

[@joannaaffrunti1446]

Spring cleanup is so satisfying!

[@pamsmedley3589]

I will look forward to the lilac blooms next spring.

[@Kate98755]

bet the neighbors will be happy to have that open dirt area planted, i know the winds in your area

[@rhondamurff9101]

Very enjoyable and informative Laura!! Thank you!😊💚💧🤍💧💚💧

[@onlyme639]

I love watching your garden grow

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Sue how're you doing today?

[@leslieholstein9077]

Happy Friday my fellow gardening friends! 💜🌷💐🌼🌸

[@donnaikin7397]

Thankyou for the reminder, I need to get in to my garden bed and start cleaning up. Great job with the clean up and fertilising, your plants will love it and thank you with an awesome display of new growth and flowers. You are as always an inspiration to us all. Thank you again.

[@GardenRetriever]

Hi Laura, I have watched you cut back your garden many times over the years, but today, my brain really seemed to click. Seeing the new vs. the old growth was very helpful to this visual learner...Not sure why I needed to see it so many times, but I am so grateful you do what you do! Happy Spring All!

[@elainelandry1990]

This is a very good video for beginning gardeners.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Can’t wait to see the planting of the big trees!! ❤️

[@stephanypasnin1474]

Glad im watching this. I would have gone in and dug all out that was looking dead. Who knew i could just cut it back.

[@margaretpervier8357]

One day, when you are grandma and Aaron is grandpa, Samantha with her family and Benjamin with his, will come to visit. A long walk will be taken through this magical garden. Their children will run and play while great stories will be told by their grands. Don’t forget to plant a tree or two that swings can be hung from.😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mira7640ify]

Good morning!☕️

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Can't wait to see your trees in blossom his year!! Your newly trimmed plants seem right on schedule to flush in time with the blossoms! I know you planned that, which gives me one more reason to marvel at all you do, Laura! Thank you for sharing all your hard work!

[@creatingyourgarden]

You're my daily inspiration to get out there and get creating, even if I'm watching a video from a few years ago. Thank you Laura! Early morning garden answer and then out into the garden.

[@jeanettemartin344]

I love watching your videos. They are so informative. I had never seen Helabores in my area until seeing them in your videos. Now I am seeing them in the garden center and want to buy them. Keep up the wonderful videos. Thank you so much.

[@carolynmangipudi9898]

Hapoy Friday! Love these videos of what is to eventually happen for us in Northern MI zone 5B. I am looking at 2 inches of fresh snow on the ground, on my deck -everywhere here. Mother Nature needs to get in coordination with Father Time. The calendar tells us it's Spring. Haha. Have a great day & weekend All!.

[@lynnschantz9185]

Another Michigander here I live down in the southwest corner about 13 miles from Indiana line, yep woke up to snow too grass is totally covered. Not liking this April fools joke, have a blessed day.

[@alliebennett555]

Because I’m in the same zone, I just love this type of video. Helps me to know when to do planting, pruning and fertilizing.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

So fun to see the new lilacs go in! I think I squealed when you introduced them!🤣

[@sp9600]

I love the music on this video👍🏻👍🏻

[@tammytamz3046]

Your energy is a joy to see!

[@summermoongarden]

Once your garden is more established, do you plan to do tours like P. Allen Smith does with his garden? I love watching you transform the land into something beautiful!

[@tinaroller1741]

I love to start my day with a Laura video 💚

[@walternicolas1734]

Hi Tina how're you doing today?

[@frankfaziola7261]

My grandmother said that if you want more acidic soil mix milk and water together to make the soil acidic and if you use the same mixture on pumpkin leaves you can get rid of powdery mildew

[@queenie4837]

Thank you for sharing. I'm getting some great ideas for my garden here in England. Just hope the plants last...x

[@anotherdishwithana8510]

Good morning 🌞☀️🌼

[@gillianmuspic2337]

It's so satisfying to see the green growth emerging the dead parts are removed. Nature is wonderful

[@janejohnson6411]

Oh my gosh, let the gardening begin. I can't wait to see what you plant this year Laura. You took a blank slate and turned it into a garden masterpiece already, I love it.

[@MariaReyes-yf1ob]

Good morning, from Westminster,co ☕️

[@nhmountainwoman3203]

Love all the trees shrubs and plants that you are adding to the garden. Your energy and excitement with each planting is such a joy to watch! I was wondering what your plans are for the kids garden 🪴. Are you going to replant it again for Samantha and Benjamin or move it to a new area? It was one of my favorite spots that you made last year...so reminiscent of a Tasha Tudor or Beatrix Potter cottage garden. 🐇🌻🦔

[@nhmountainwoman3203]

Also love the new lilac bushes... they happen to be our state flower.