GARDEN TOUR & WEDDING SHOPPING | Laura Melhuish-Sprague

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

Your wood chip "mould" is actually mycelium. It's natural & party of three decomposition. Wood chip is breaking down & the mycelium is what grows & feeds off it. You won't see it on the top so much. It's just a mushroom basically. It's very important for the eco system . Trees grow buy using mycelium. It's not powdery mildew as someone else suggested. That will only grow in a living plant. There was a great Gardeners World programme that was about how trees use mycelium to talk to each other!

[@jaimemorgan5323]

I agree - most likely the white stuff is good mycelium...particularly if you've disturbed the bark at all, bringing pieces from underneath where it's warmer, to the surface. On another note, Hydrangea Annabelle is a mophead variety (big, round flower heads). She is beautiful, but not the paniculata variety that produces cone-shaped heads, like Limelight Hydrangea. Oh, and if you'd like more potted plants (or raised beds?), but are worried about the watering factor, you could consider drip irrigation on a timer; or a DIY olla (basically, porous pots submerged in the soil and topped up with water every now and again, which allow just enough water to leach into the surrounding soil as it dries).

[@dutchy87]

"Pots need watering...we don't do that". This has to be the most relatable line I've heard about a garden.

[@elainemcgran8828]

I have friends in the UK and they get hello fresh for a few months cancel it, then when they come across a discount code starts it again. They said in two years they have been getting it on and off properly have only payed full price for 5 / 6 weeks. They find it great. Here in Ireland those type of things are a LOT more expensive than the UK. Loved this video. ❤️

[@deirdreedwards7267]

I agree with Ollie, got to have good breakfast when staying in a hotel 💕

[@sandiwalker761]

That was a "packed full"video. Loved gone along on the London trip, shopping & garden. Thrilled O has found his wedding suit. Getting exciting.😁 Sandi

[@ninabarone2510]

Definitely let the garden grow with you guys over time! My mom’s a professional landscaper and literally just taught herself over the last 30 years how to garden and has now been featured in better homes and gardens more than once! She started with little beds of fruits and veggies when we were young and then eventually filled our entire 2.5 acre property with truly a wonderland of a garden. You will surely learn and make mistakes over time just as you have with the house… so trust your gut and go one baby plant at a time. :)

[@Kim-rc8ym]

That *huge garden table* is stunning, I would add a 2 seater cast iron bench to the end maybe sage green colour You would find me there every morning 🥐🍌☕

[@sophiam3923]

I am so excited for you! The days of wedding preparation are so emotional and amazing !!!!! I wish you both the happiest preparation! 💡idea: have you thought about putting the whole prep. on camera so you can have the whole picture from start till the big day ?

[@helenalexander2567]

Morning Laura and Ollie thank you for the trip to London. Laura good luck with the wedding shoe shopping but to be honest you could turn up in flip flops and you will still look fabulous xxx Loving the garden what a change from last year. Oh and your control at not buying any plants at the garden centre my husband told me to take note😂😂😂. Have a lovely weekend xxxx

[@AshleyZieman]

I had heels for the ceremony and then had pretty flip flops for everything after, we had a beach wedding and i didn't have a typical wedding dress so it worked haha

[@angiepicturethis]

Annabelle Hydrangeas can be trimmed quite a bit in the spring, i trim mine to about 15cm so u might get rid of the powdery mildew. Don't wait too long though.

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Thank you for sharing your trip into London. I can't believe it's May all ready. It's cool and rainy here in Pennsylvania. We do have the May flowers, but they are being battered by rain. This too shall pass. Enjoy your preparations for the big day. Best wishes to both of you!

[@deeannemason7003]

Your skin is just glowing. Happiness and Ollie keep you smiling! ❤️

[@azurearraymusic]

plants get a thing called, "powdery mildew". if that seems right, there are things at the garden center to spay on it

[@julietetlours]

Agreed re Harriet Wilde shoes being the most comfortable around, I found mine on sale on their site down to £50 from £250! White satin peep toe platforms. Wore them from 2pm until 9pm and my feet did hurt a bit but when I changed to a sparkly block heel platform from michael kors those felt a lot more uncomfortable.

[@julietetlours]

Is the American brand Loeffler Randall lol I wanted those originally but given my shoes were not visible under my dress I went with a cheaper option instead. Hope you can get the ones you like!

[@janetclark7300]

Yehhh Ollie I would have wanted a full English as well xx

[@gudeliamorilla1354]

Thank you for including us in your short trip and shopping. Does donuts looked so yummy!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Here in California it’s sunny and 82°☀️ Watching while I clean our bathroom. 👏🏻✨ Laura, your green dress is lovely.💚

[@christawarden3824]

Today I watched a well known gardener’s vlog on gardens for busy people. She advised to plant low maintenance flowering bushes instead of flowering annuals or perennials.

[@susancollado5290]

💕YOU NEED a Drip feed watering system on a timer💕Since my brother fitted one around the garden going into all the pots nothing has died even the hanging baskets are on this system💕Better than cutting the grass💕

[@natvtxn1213]

Ha, I think Ollie timed his name being mentioned with the windchimes at exactly the same time for that "magical" effect. 🍩🛍👠🧥 Darn, now I crave doughnuts!!!

[@patjennings3760]

Lovely vlog nice to see London . Garden looks lovely nice low maintenance . 🥰

[@pippatyce5824]

You don’t have to tell me about hello fresh we’ve been using it for years and we absolutely love it for the same reason!

[@The_Rogue_1]

I LOVE how you say very hot for 20 degrees 🤣 its 21 here in autumn and im snuggling in bed cold!

[@gemmaknight8856]

In your garden tour where are those beautiful chunky gold earrings from please? loved the video xx

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

I burst out laughing when Ollie took that gigantic bite of donut 💀

[@warribe]

Kkkkkkkkkkkkk 18oC is a heat wave?? Gooood i miss England! We are in the middle of a heat wave in the middle of autumn and it was 33oC the day before yday. Today is a nice 29oC kkkkkkkkk

[@LaurenLouBXL]

Little advice : mustard yellow bodysuits all the way ! They are poopstains free 😅

[@donnacurrie7360]

the lamps used t o b e used at funeral homes to keep the light off the body, from the 1920's. I think they are called torchiere lamps I believe.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

[@lauriecarpenter2902]

I'm in the US & I enjoyed Anatomy of a Scandal.

[@beckaelenaceccon327]

Dear, may I ask where you tried that white dress on?

[@SamarkandChan]

With renting maybe you could send it in the post with tracking? I'm sure it's a common logistical issue for people.

[@merlebrown1565]

Just pull the bark back from the base of the plant to ensure air can circulate.

[@starryeyed777]

Which shop is Ollie getting his clothes from when he’s trying the navy blue shirt? Very excited for you both 🥰🥰 have a lovely time planning for the wedding 👰

[@katherinetompkins4770]

massimo dutti ☺️

[@anneehd4613]

Hello, could you possibly give the name of the London car park you used. Even with multiple times listening I couldn't figure it out. Thank you! Anne

[@suzannenorth308]

Westfield.

[@bernadettewasielewski8908]

A lovely video, so relaxing to watch…..

[@jenniferboyle2865]

The bark will dry out, it’s just where it’s been bag.

[@allisonk8316]

Did anyone catch the name of the store Ollie shops at? My husband has a VERY similar style and fit preference for his clothes and we are going to the UK in the fall.

[@sirhowybirdupnorth]

Selfridges (I think)

[@gemmaknight8856]

Massimo Duty

[@allisonk8316]

@@sirhowybirdupnorth I think that was the food?

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Massimo Dutti is the shop- I always ruin the name, can’t say it!

[@elizabethhogg9801]

Loved all of this ..fabulous …🥰

[@sikugord03]

I looked at hello fresh few weeks ago. Gutted they didn’t seem to do gluten free recipes. Had lots of pasta dishes etc.

[@noelvandy]

Lovely video. What store was that white dress in? Looked so nice

[@janetclark7300]

What colour did you paint your trellis xxxx

[@prometheusv9477]

"Plants need watering and we don't do that." Hahah

[@cla9751]

Not mold on the bark! Powdery mildew!

[@sarahjransom]

Have you picked your dress?

[@mariahegg]

That yellow dress! Do you remember the brand? x

[@dovesoaring12]

I love your videos, but the last two videos have been super dark and the camera isn't adjusting very well

[@jamespittman]

I like your pretty video is very awesome.😀

[@angelalopez7905]

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[@vrd555]

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[@rallyrally]

The problem with hello fresh and all the other meal kits is the damn freezer packs. You can’t keep hundreds of them in your freezer, but they’re also not easy to recycle despite what the companies claim. So you’re stuck just throwing them in the trash. It’s so wasteful :(

[@mouse72x]

A lot of supermarkets have started collection bins for soft plastic recycling which you can put the empty packs in now - obviously still not as great as no freezer packs but better than the bin

[@TeaaLuni]

[@Kim-rc8ym]

Faux boxwood in large pots no trimming and no watering