🌿 Garden Clean Up - Pruning Hydrangea - Making Mulch 🌿

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[@TheImpatientGardener]

"I'm just going to pull my hair into a ponytail because I've seen 'Fargo and I know how this can end.'" ;)

[@marysmith9934]

Is that why your hair is short? :-)

[@TheImpatientGardener]

That witch hazel is amazing.

[@ginafriend1690]

Thank you Yuliya 😊 Great cutting down your grasses, shredder and pruning lesson! Such a cute doggie 🐾 Thanks sweetie!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

YAY!!! I just came in from a full day of clean up. Sat down (more like collapsed lol) opened phone and here you are 😊🌿💐 the one who has inspired and motivates me.

[@francineh.7825]

Aww your dog!! 💖

[@chrisyung4055]

Thank you and you are just like a kid with a new toy. Hilarious.

[@mwillis7791]

I would love to see a video on how you layer your plants that flower or leaf at different times and seasons. I just watched your video on all your spring bulbs and wonder how you plan where to put those in relation to your other plants that might still be dormant right now without it looking patchy. I’m loving your videos!

[@phillisik4426]

We like our battery powered hedge trimmer. Electric power corded trimmers can be a hassle if you have a large yard.

[@ElizabethM824]

What a great idea to share the cost of a gardening tool that you don't use often! I didn't know that snowdrops would spread by seed that far away. That means it would be a great naturalizer so I need to buy some! Thanks!

[@willaerley7140]

A word of warning. ⚠️ It’s really easy to cut through an extension cord with a hedge trimmer. After doing it twice, I now own a cordless one. 😁

[@ydoyougarden]

I can see how that could happen! So far so good, crossing my fingers 😊

[@barbll000]

The instructions for hedge trimmers is that the cord should go over your left shoulder and hang down your back and should always remain behind you. I've always done it that way with no problem--however in this case, she was trimmer at ground level and the cord was well out of the way.

[@theadley774]

I want that witch hazel, it is beyond gorgeous!

[@andreaspadola7080]

I recently watched a comparison of chippers. It's yet another gardening item to be put on my wish list.

[@debbauer5634]

I got a shredder almost just like yours last fall . I gathered over 10 large plastic garbage bags of leaves from my yard and woods and the shredder worked great to mulch the leaves down so I could use them on my beds! That has now been added to an every fall chore .

[@nanaof07]

Love you dog!

[@marthaestrada8125]

Trimmers are great for some garden chores. Thank you for the tips on pruning a hydrangea. Mishka sounds happy. Always love his cameos.

[@lisawalters5482]

Don’t you LOVE the chopper!? We got one in the fall to chop up all our leaves as we have 4 large pecan trees on our property and it is amazing! I mulched all my beds with the mulch it made and am so excited I can start this spring with good soil. Have fun with it. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@barbll000]

I got one last year but haven't used it yet. Can't wait to create my own mulch. My plan is to put it directly in the garden and let it passively break down instead of putting it in compost first.

[@veeeff2323]

I swear you have the best camera quality of all the garden channels I watch, such a relief on my eyes whenever I turn on one of your videos!! And of course I love the content haha!

[@JL-hw5hu]

Very true!@

[@ydoyougarden]

Aww! thank you! Funny, I don't have any professional equipment - I shoot on my iPhone 11 😂. I am so glad tho because I really would like the videos to be enjoyable ☺️

[@libertyjayne]

Your friend is brilliant! Have one of those on my list. Need to find a friend to split it with. Love your videos and garden. 🥰🪴

[@ydoyougarden]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@JJ-gt2po]

Thanks Yulia, great video! Hope you have fun with you’re new toy! You’re dog is so cute love the blue eye 😄

[@zeldaray5562]

Ahhh, darling doggie. 💕🐾 TFS

[@meggiwick7601]

Dear yuilia! So nice to see you again 😊. So funny: today i did the same chores as you in the garden!!!! Love from Germany from Meggi

[@sharonrickards3297]

Anytime you can use a tool to make the job easier, go for it. A girl can never have too many tools. When my late husband would buy me tools for Christmas, I loved it. Jewelry is pretty, but there is nothing like a new power tool for the house and garden! I love the fact that you share the use of the trimmer with a friend. Happy spring clean-up time!

[@ydoyougarden]

Haha! So true!

[@GardenMoxie]

I love that shredder. That might have to go on my wish list. So cool.

[@karentemple5619]

Thank you!! You always explain things so well and provide great tips. Of course Mishka, once again, stole my heart❤🐾❤

[@ydoyougarden]

Thanks Karen ☺️

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I bought one of those shredders last fall and I love it for shredding my leaves for compost and also for a winter mulch. It worked great!

[@karinjohnston6568]

That was me, hand cutting all my grasses for years. Finally broke down and bought a rechargeable trimmer and leaf blower. Both are super quiet and make jobs so fast and easy. I couldn’t believe how fast I could deal with all the trimming-game changer for sure. Love your super sweet dog!

[@alexandriamihalcik9202]

So happy you are back. I can't wait to see what you are doing in the garden.

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

Adding snowdrops to my very long wish list!

[@carmenbailey1560]

Okay I’m watching you use your shedder, yes it does work good, but we had issued when we did the same thing two years. My daughter had lots of grasses and bought them to us to shred. It worked great expect the air was filled with grass fibre, filled our sinuses and eyes. I said never again, or we should have worked mask and goggles. Lesson learnt. Thanks for sharing your gardening tasks. 👍❤️😊

[@ydoyougarden]

Yes! I can see how that can be a problem. I didn't feel anything but sure wanted to take a shower after shredding because the grass got under my shirt 😂

[@carolpipher4839]

Greetings from PA! ~Just found your channel! Love...love ..love! 🥰🌷~ Have been binge watching all day!! Beautiful home & stunning garden!! 💯🌟

[@GoodthingsJewelry]

So fun! You can also make mulch out if grass and leaves with the lawnmower. Just have to go over them a few times. It collects in the beg and can also be used right away.

[@truthofthematter9409]

My goodness your channel has grown so fast lately! Btw, that is exactly how me and my ex neighbor trim our grasses! Saves time and injuries

[@barbll000]

Great video. I love seeing your dog at the end. I think it was Instagram where you had his puppy photos posted. He's adorable now and as a puppy--OMG so cute.

[@j.m.7056]

I love my hedge trimmer to cut grasses! So satisfying.

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Definitely trimmer for ornamental grasses !!! I use to prune by hand also and ugh, what a mess. Now it's a couple of swipes with a trimmer. Major game changer !!! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@ydoyougarden]

Right?! ☺️

[@christinestraub1994]

I have a shredder as well I place mine over a huge rubber made garbage can make it a little easier for me I love mulching back in my yard too all my leaves and grasses free nutrients!❤️

[@barbbirdyard]

I have the same shredder and I LOVE it. I throw in newspaper sometimes. Lol

[@Edu_Kate]

Gardening with power tools. I love it! Last year, I got a cordless reciprocating saw and 💕 love it. If it gets dull you can easily replace the blade. I picked up my hand pruners and loppers from Ace Hardware today after leaving them there to be sharpened. I asked the price for an electric hedge trimmer. Depending on one blade or two, it was around $28-$33 to sharpen the blade. I may just use my reciprocating saw because it's so versatile. I plan to use it when I divide some perennials later. I've used it on suckering shrubs by holding the blade vertically. So slick. Yulia, I picked up an Emory Paul tuber and will try my hand at growing dahlias, thanks to your encouragement. I also got oxalis, elephant ears (too bad 'Coffee Cups' isn't in plentiful supply this year) and some gladiolas.

[@ydoyougarden]

You will love Emory Paul! it is the only dahlia I've continuously grown for almost 10 years

[@ЛюбовьБерникова-е2д]

На все руки ты мастерица!!!!!Очень правильное использование сухой соломы,польза большая для грядок.Обрати потом внимание, сколько червей будет под этой соломой.

[@jonmiller4869]

Hey that is so funny...I have A LOT of massive clumps of grasses to cut each year. I used to burn it..yes burn it!! but sine then i have installed low voltage landscape lighting so there are wires all through my landscape so i use my gas powered hedge trimmer too like you. I also used to struggle with shears...took me forever...thank god for fun tools :)

[@pamelacallaway3922]

Thanks for the great explanations for pruning. I have some shrubs that need my attention!

[@paultsworld]

Very nice job pruning the hydrangea.

[@marlenegoho1778]

Thanks for the pruning lesson...I sure needed that!

[@jeanniecarney]

Lots of great tips as always! Thank Yulia!

[@judymertz7670]

I felt the same way when I finally broke down and brought my trimmer. I love using it so much I even offer to cut neighbors grass just to use my trimmer.

[@ydoyougarden]

That is awesome!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

That shredder is amazing.

[@ydoyougarden]

It is a little louder than I thought but yes I can't wait to shred leaves with it and make the goodness for the garden

[@ankabubanj5483]

Great reminder... Thank you...

[@Denise_B17]

Beautiful witch hazel

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Bye so love your doggie!!

[@angelabarker8611]

Beautiful! Scairt of pruning my hydrangea!

[@marysmith9934]

No problem hearing you. The grass looks good on your beds.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

I’m new to your channel, you’re very informative THANK YOU!

[@dopaminey9946]

We have a huge Spruce with little pine cones; cones are many and fall everywhere. I have decided to use them for mulch, since there are more than enough to use on all the garden beds (I have small backyard). So with leaves (shred with hands) I don't buy mulch! Good video for spring cleaning - my grass needs what you did to yours, but also dividing. Thanks.

[@ydoyougarden]

Sound great!

[@kenakay6961]

Hello, I love to see a video of this cut again on the hydrangea recap and then see how it looks while in bloom. So I know more on the look after doing this cut before and after. I order so many hydrangea's last year and ordered 21 more a day ago. Keep up the great work and happy spring.

[@ydoyougarden]

Absolutely! Also you can look at the video from last year after I replanted it and pruned it kzbin.info/www/bejne/marGiZyNr5yVedE

[@kenakay6961]

Thank you so much, great video. It look like a quick fire and it is beautiful.

[@atkakrajewska5780]

Missing you, I hope all is well with you.looking forward to your next video🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@carolinamoonslilenglishgar8580]

I wouldn't trust myself using that machine 😊 but it's great, all the goodness you can create for your beds. Beautiful mature hydrangea, I just pruned mine back too

[@ydoyougarden]

It is definitely louder than I thought - something for the engineers to think about. 😊

[@shimmyhinnah]

Yuliya, can’t wait to watch the video but just wanted to let you know I’m so excited to see you back!

[@ydoyougarden]

yay!!

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I got a great refurbished trimmer off of E bya for really cheap. It's still going strong.

[@GardeningSpirit]

hi Yuliya! Happy Spring!! Thanks for the link to the trimmer, I need one that I can handle (my husband bought one and it's way too long and heavy for me).

[@shimmyhinnah]

I’m purchasing one of those SunJoe shredders for sure! I have their “ladies style” power washer which is lightweight for me to haul around. Their brand is good quality so I’ll look forward to purchasing that shredder.

[@ydoyougarden]

It definitely works but I have to say it's louder than I thought. Also if shredding super dry material I will use a mask next time.

[@bernadette1510]

Yuliya I am proud of you! You think this is life changing, try the battery operated trimmers. Aside from cords being spared the ease of moving freely if very satisfying.

[@countrygalinthecity]

I can see those tools in my future 😁

[@leecorrigan8394]

Oh, my, gosh. Look at her mulch😄

[@mardisteffenhagen9405]

I just love power tools 😂🥰

[@deniseb2571]

Thanks!

[@emkn1479]

My husband enjoys using a chainsaw on our massive grasses 😆 and I’m so excited about the shredder...I’ve been wanting a chipper myself. It makes so much sense since we also gather firewood every year and have a few acres of woods-built in mulch! PS- I was excited to see that allium schubertii seeds I scattered last year are sprouting!

[@ydoyougarden]

I had two chippers and they both burned out. I am not sure how long this machine will last but it works great so far. Much louder than I thought tho 😊

[@anitahadley2871]

I have a trimmer too, a different brand. I love the mulch it gives me but mine dies after maybe 20 minutes. I have to unplug it and wait for it cool down, which seems to take forever, and then start again. Quite frustrating. I may need to get a different one. Your pup is just so darn cute!

[@ydoyougarden]

Thank you!

[@rosiethurman7900]

What kind of ornamental grass is that? I would like something g just that size for my flower bed for the birds to be able to take shelter but not bigger. Thanks for your video!

[@ll-qq9qr]

Hi, do you just ornamental mulch with that dry around your plants? Also can I just use my tree leaves to do this as a dry mulch to amend soil? Thank you Lisa

[@viviz.4157]

Very interesting! Tell me please, in the shredder you can put fresh or only dry leaves?

[@angelabarker8611]

Would love to see a drone view of your garden I get so disoriented! What’s side yard? Backyard? Front Yard?

[@pichselasgardenhome5168]

Thank you for sharing. Can you please plant Tuberose in your garden this year? 🙏🙏🙏

[@geeker211]

I love your Witch Hazel, I've never seen a purple one! Beautiful. Yuliya, do know anywhere locally who sells Witch Hazels? (I'm in northern NJ too) I've been searching for a good sized one for years. All the ones online are only one or two feet tall :/

[@ydoyougarden]

Try Rare Find nursery or Pleasant Run

[@geeker211]

@@ydoyougarden Thanks!

[@rewbew9345]

I’m hoping to add a shredder to my yard tools this year! Can you explain why you shredded only the bottom portion of the grass bunches you held and not the whole bunch?

[@brendadonaldsonsarty2325]

She didn't want to introduce all the seed heads to her mulch.

[@rewbew9345]

@@brendadonaldsonsarty2325 oh of course. Duh. Thanks!!

[@gaynellewilliamson2954]

Good information!

[@andreaspadola7080]

Bravo!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Great info

[@amyhoff1501]

A quick question,Yulia, do you leave all your leaves around shrubs and flowers 🌸 or do you rake everything up to put into your shredder or compost? Great informative video as always, excited to see more of you now that the weather is getting nicer, 💕 from Western Massachusetts

[@ydoyougarden]

It is preferable that the leaves are shredded because they break down faster. if not shredded they can create a matted mass that prevents water from entering the soil

[@Denise_B17]

Can you link the shedder. I love using organic matter as well.

[@dianeasberry7928]

I have had battery powered tools for many years. Makes pruning perennials and grasses a breeze. Don't you wonder what took you so long to purchase the hedge trimmer?

[@ydoyougarden]

Right?! 😄

[@susans1679]

As the mulch breaks down, will the nitrogen in the soil be depleted? Do you add some high nitrogen fertilizer like blood meal?? Asking because we are shredding leaves for the garden and thought I read this somewhere.

[@ydoyougarden]

It is a misconception. The fresh mulch only robs nitrogen if it is directly mixed INTO the soil. It is very beneficial on TOP of the soil. As it breaks down it CREATES organic matter and nitrogen for your plants. I may do a video about it 😊☺️

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Dang thought we were gonna get the Jersey version of "cuts like butta!"🤣

[@jennmc7955]

Can snow drop seeds be easily found at stores?

[@truthofthematter9409]

Hello Yuliya, I purchased a couple of root stock of Pee Gee Grandiflora Hydrangea a couple of years ago. They were floppy last year so I cut them back immediately and dried the flowers out for decor. I also gave them a smaller cut this late winter. They're growing rapidly and doing wonderful but on each tree I'm seeing a smaller tree growing from the ground beside them. Is this normal and what should I do with these little trees? Can I separate them and plant them or do I just need to cut them to the ground?

[@shimmyhinnah]

I’ll chime in! I often drag the lower branches on purpose on the ground, cover with soil and hope that they root. The following year I have new little plants! I then gently uncover the soil looking for the rootlettes and if I find them I then sever the branch leading to the mother plant and transplant the little plant somewhere else in my garden. Free plants!

[@truthofthematter9409]

@@shimmyhinnah Yes, I did that with my big leaf hydrangeas last year but these seem to be growing from deep and the root ball of the pee gee hydrangea. I worry if I try to use my spade or shovel I'll damage my main plant. Do you know of a tool I can use to separate them that I could use (that's smaller)? Thanks for the help Shimmyhinnah!

[@angelaanderson5360]

If I had the storage space I would own a shredder among other toys.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@smoothsailingmp]

We got battery operated....you don't have to worry where the cord is and you don't take the chance of getting tripped up on it

[@ydoyougarden]

I see how that can be an issue 😊

[@pitaontiveros3602]

I remember you plant cosmos are those plants invasive?

[@mercury_rising]

Cosmos are annuals.

[@039niruban.b6]

baobab tree fertilizer ?

[@lakdarsaidi7458]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@adz5bneweng589]

When do you prune your roses?

[@ydoyougarden]

Now 😁

[@adz5bneweng589]

@@ydoyougarden thanks. I'm zone 5b so will do 1st week in April.

[@trishcomey6322]

Ta da!!

[@dreamasue]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kssh6303]

👍👍👍

[@3kosta370]

What pruners are you using?

[@ydoyougarden]

I like ARS pruners. Expensive but worth every penny.

[@princessjulia5646]

Why did Julia put all the grass jver her garden ??

[@rdarrett3635]

Didn’t know that snowdrops will self seed. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I don’t like self seeding plants in my garden.

[@jeromegagnon8335]

Honestly I don’t think it’s the snow cover. I live in Montreal, Canada, and we have ton of snow and the snowdrops are not affected at all by it Don’t you think it might be due to the chemicals that were used to treat your tree two years ago?

[@ydoyougarden]

Totally possible. I also think maybe dog urine because the pup likes to use it as a potty spot - I am going to have to fence this area 😂

[@ЛюбовьБерникова-е2д]

Одевай маску , когда делаешь мульчу!Обязательно!!!

[@jeonjungkookie1083]

Hey beautiful😘

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

I need your help, I live in Colorado, zone 5, I am a single person with a single income. I have lived in my single story house, built in 1970, for almost 5 years. I have done a lot of work on the interior but want to do some work on the landscape, starting with the back yard. Last summer I replaced the privacy fence that had fallen over in a strong wind. This summer I would like to take care of the ground. It is not a lawn and it is not soil, it is just a big patch of weeds on clay soil. I am thinking of doing gravel with plants, like you did on one of your jobs. I only have like $2000 Max to spend. It is approximately 1200 sf. What can I do with that much money, which I know is not a lot but it is a fortune to me. I want to a local garden center with not much assistance. I'm hoping you can provide me with some advice. Thank you.