Garden Bed Tidy Up ~Trimming the Liatris Hedge 🌸🌡✂️// Suburban Oasis

[@heathers5797]

Work in the garden never stops but it is rewarding when you look back.

[@Suburbanoasis]

It is very rewarding, you are right! 🙂🌾🌼💮

[@Aimerla]

Yes, you are right. "A gardener's work is constant" & "One I spend time mulching it every single year, two when I see a weed I pull a weed." NICE SHARING! Thanks!

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks, Aimerla! Glad you liked the tip! 😍🌿🌷💮

[@lindaevans5739]

My "back" was hurting after watching you :)

[@mairwaugus5203]

I think me & the mini-dox gasped when "the garden lady" started trimming the Liatris!

[@Suburbanoasis]

Every year it is fabulous for several weeks and then it has to be cut back like everything else. 😄🌿🌷💮

[@sandyl.7608]

Yes please, I would enjoying learning more about hydrangeas.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks for the feedback Sandy! 🙂🌾🌼🌸

[@janicesgarden5748]

I love how you actually show thr whole process of what we gardeners do. You are my fav. utuber channel.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you so much, Janice! 🤗🌿⚘️💮

[@kristineobrien8878]

I decided to embrace the wild violets this Spring 2023…so we’ll see how it goes. I’m looking at them as a ground cover and I don’t mind a few in the grass.

[@Suburbanoasis]

They do have beautiful blooms! 🤗🌼🌾🌷

[@lisawintergerst4979]

Thank you so much for being thorough and showing the whole process on how you cut back and maintain your flower beds. It is so helpful not to fast forward and show and talk through the process. I am so glad I found your channel!

[@Suburbanoasis]

Hi Lisa, I am so glad it was helpful!🥰🌿🌷💮

[@judymckerrow6720]

You got rain and we got none, again! Considering rain we’re not that far apart, especially if a front moves through 🌸💚🙃

[@Suburbanoasis]

It's so crazy, sometimes it parts right in front of my eyes and we get none so I understand! 🤪🌾🌼🌺

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

Nice video. Good to see you up and about. I learned something new with the Dianthus cutting. Thanks for sharing.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you my friend! 🥰🪴🏵💮

[@judymckerrow6720]

Yup the hosta look much better 🌸💚🙃

[@pamelacallaway3922]

Everything looks beautiful after the pruning. Definitely want to see a tour. ❤️

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks, Pamela, full tour coming soon and there will also be a hydrangea tour in the works! 🥰🍀🪴🏵

[@PershijsmachnijKherson]

Hello, thanks for sharing this video! I love your channel. Always believe in yourself and keep doing what you love. Good luck and have a nice weekend

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you, you too! 🤗🌼🌾🌷

[@mariabeltran1522]

Love your garden and yes I would love to know more of your Hydrangeas and how and where to plant them. Thanks so much, God bless and keep recovering from your knee surgery.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you, Maria! 🙃🌿🌷💐

[@amyjones2490]

I just love your intro music!

[@TheGardeningMe]

Cleaning up a spot in the garden is very satisfying and that border looks so much fresher! Hydrangeas are one of my favourites so I would love a tour! I also have quite a number of different varieties but most are rather young so I'm always on the lookout for more mature specimens in other people's gardens 🙂

[@Suburbanoasis]

It is definitely rewarding and satisfying! Thanks for your input! 🤗🌿🌷🌻

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Beautiful Soleil 🌸💕🌸

[@erikaj9841]

Any type of tour from your garden is welcomed by me, Soleil! Looking forward to it

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks for letting me know, Erika! 😍🌿🌱💮

[@judymckerrow6720]

I have violets growing all through the lawn which really isn’t a problem for us because we live in a rural area and don’t keep our lawn highly manicured. I kind of like them even though they do pop up sometimes where I don’t really want them. I have a much worse problem with wild buttercups, they take over everything.🌸💚🙃

[@Suburbanoasis]

I like the violets too when they are where I want them! 😉🌿🌱💮

[@kristineobrien8878]

I love how brave you are with your clippers❤

[@robertamiller3309]

I live in Macomb County. I just planted my first Liatris. Hopefully they will add beauty to my front and back spaces as it has yours.

[@Suburbanoasis]

I bet it will!!

[@Pervydachny]

Hello! Great video. Thanks for sharing interesting content. Good luck🌻🌿💐❤️👍👌

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you! 🙂🌾🌷🌸

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

I always miss your beautiful garden

[@reenamancuso1255]

Thank you Soleil! I enjoy watching your videos!🌻

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thank you, Reena! 🤗🌾🌿🪴

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Thank you! Your garden is beautiful!👏👏👏💕👩‍🌾

[@janetneo4272]

Look much better after trimming n thanks for sharing. I love watching other gardener cleaning their garden.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Same here! 🙃🌿🌼🌸

[@judymckerrow6720]

I started a new garden bed this year and it looks so sad. I’m not sure I like my plant choices☹️ I guess I will give it awhile to see if I will like it better next spring. I know what I like in my head but I never seem to get it right when I plant it because nothing grows the way I imagine it will grow.🌸💚🙃

[@Suburbanoasis]

Seems like a wise choice to see how things grow before moving them! 🤗🌻🌼💐

[@flowerswiththefossfamily5941]

You are very informative! I almost always come away with a tip on how to take care of my garden.

[@Suburbanoasis]

So glad it is helpful!!😍🌾🌼💮

[@JulesGardening]

Place looks beautiful and relaxing Soleil. Happy weekend. ☀️

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks, Jules, happy weekend to you too! 🥰🌿⚘️💮

[@kellybeckman3722]

Yes would love a hydrangea video. My favorite flowering shrub! I just planted 4 different varieties this year. So now I have a total of 9 different ones. Wondering how late winter/early spring trimming will be with them.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks for your input! I think you will find the trimming to be straight forward and easy! 🤗🌿🌷🌸

[@melissae.9842]

Deadheading never ends at my house lol

[@Suburbanoasis]

So true! 🤩🍀🪴🏵

[@dereeparker2437]

Yes! Definitely interested in the hydrangea’s and garden tour😊

[@Suburbanoasis]

Thanks for the feedback Deree! 😍☘️🪴🌹

[@caroltrego1640]

Have you ever tried using a soil knife for digging out Weeds? It is a very useful tool.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Yes, I love my hori hori knife! 🥰

[@kbechtel33]

Always enjoy your videos...such great 👍 👌 😊 content.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Hope you are having a good summer Kay! 😍💮🌺🏵

[@michaeloconnor8315]

Your yard is looking so great I’ve had to trim up stuff this week my banana trees need there taters leaves taken off wind rain yesterday and doing some transplanting this week it will be in the 80s and bigger chances of thunder storms so will be free watering mike from the Deep South ….Alabama zone 7b 8a

[@Suburbanoasis]

Yay, rain for you! 🙃🌿🌷🏵

[@cindymack8670]

I don't deadhead anything the birds will eat in the middle of winter. The tiny birds like sparrows, wrens and nuthatches are all over it during frigid temps. Same thing with my crape myrtles.

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

What about leaving the liatris for the birds to eat the seeds? They still need to breath so why cut them so low? Native violets are nitrogen fixers so you can keep them. Your garden looks so pretty.

[@dianetemple4243]

Would LOVE to get out and weed and work in my garden but the mosquitoes would carry me away! Zone 7A

[@Suburbanoasis]

Oh no! Since we got rain am worried we might be in that situation soon. It has been so dry we haven't gotten them....yet. 🥰🪴🏵💮

[@claudette9784]

Hi Soleil, I was glad to see you pruning the betony… I planted one this spring to replace a blue boa agastache that died on me. Do you expect any additional blooms after cutting the betony back?

[@Suburbanoasis]

Claudette, I have never had my betony rebloom, but it self seeds if I don't deadhead. 🙃🪴🌻🌼

[@joeleming9605]

Why cut them back? Then what will the gold finches eat in the winter? Please consider leaving them up this year. They have great fall colors too. It's a shame you don't let them live out there lifecycle. They are still capturing energy and storing it in the roots.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Would you trim back newly planted perennials after they flower? I’m wondering if they will put more energy into growing than establishing a good root system?🌸💚🙃 I guess if I listened at little longer before asking my question I would have had my answer. I’m still concerned about trimming back if their not growing very well? 🌸💚🙃

[@Suburbanoasis]

I probably would as that is why I trim back many of the clearance plants I purchase. It helps them recover and then put out new growth. 🤩🌿🌷💐

[@barbarapruitt3978]

Well I have gotten some of my laziness out of me now making a list of what to daily and getting it done but not finished I have 3 trees in my yard the bottom base is 18 feet round so you can see I have leaves all year

[@Suburbanoasis]

Wow, that is some big trees!! 😄🌾🌹🌸

[@vickiesorenson2383]

While I’m sure that’s a pretty display having to cut everything back is a lot of work. Have age I am installing more shrubs and trees that don’t require pruning. I think due diligence is needed when planning out a garden to make it as low maintenance as possible.

[@staceygianoplos6381]

Liatris seeds should be left for birds to feed on throughout the winter.

[@janicesimmons4634]

Love your garden tours. Got a question..what is the green bandage on your right knee. Thanks for all the information

[@janicesimmons4634]

I have trouble with my knees and wondered if that could be used instead of my knee brace

[@Suburbanoasis]

Hi Janice, it is called kt tape and my physical therapist taught my how to use it. Hope that helps! It sure helps me. 😉🍀🌼🌸

[@Jenny-bc5kz]

How did you get that nice little weed and grass free border around your rocks? I bet it helps the grass from creeping into the garden bed

[@Suburbanoasis]

It does! My hubby uses the weed Wacker sideways and it cuts it right to the soil level. 😍🪴🪷🍁

[@Jenny-bc5kz]

@@Suburbanoasis it looks beautiful 😍

[@caroltrego1379]

How far apart did you plant the Liatris corms when they were first planted? How deep did you plant the corm? I read 12 inches apart is a good distance from each corm and 2-4 inches deep. Is that close to what you did? Did you ever save the seeds from Liatris and plant the seeds instead of the corms? Thanks.

[@Suburbanoasis]

They are probably 2 feet apart and planted just an inch deep, but I have clay soil and it is damp so that is why planted higher.

[@annaizak8639]

Hi Solei, this year I planted Fire Light Tidbit Panicle Hydrangea. Leaves are getting a little yellow. I planted next to last year hydrangea macrophylia , which is just fine. I was trying to find the answers on line. Buy I’m still not sure. I’m watering rather often, we have very dry summer and it’s a new plant. Is it iron deficiency? What kind of fertilizer I should add? Thank you in advance.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Panicked hydrangeas should not need too much water so you might try giving it a break for a few days. Even in the dry spells we have had I rarely water the panicle hydrangeas. 🥰🌿🌷💮

[@annaizak8639]

@@Suburbanoasis thank you!

[@annaizak8639]

@@Suburbanoasis Hi again, i was in my local garden store and the lady said the same. Too much water! I will cut the watering and see. Thank you again! 💐👍

[@milliebutterfly]

Approximately how many liatris bulbs did you use to start your liatris hedge? ❤

[@Suburbanoasis]

Maybe 6, they multiply rapidly!

[@milliebutterfly]

Wow. So there is hope for the 15 bulbs I bought​ 😂. Thank you for information @Suburbanoasis

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Doesn't take much to fill up a bin, does it ? 🤣

[@Suburbanoasis]

It fills up way too fast!! 😄🌷🌿💮

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

@@Suburbanoasis just means you had tons of beauty 😁

[@barbarapruitt3978]

I showed a friend of mine and she said she can't work with a garden like that she works in it every day

[@yonokzeller5402]

👍🏼😻🙏

[@joansmith3492]

That is only half the job, Hopefully you cut the stalks in pieces and put them back as mulch or in compost pile.

[@Suburbanoasis]

Sure do.

[@vickiesorenson2383]

😢has