Planting Hostas, Fixing Sunken Boxwoods in Pots, & Two New Big Trees! 🌿🌲🌿 // Garden Answer

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[@patriciagurwitz509]

The red pansies look stunning in those pots👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KenIvywood]

I know you aren’t a red fan but I think those dahlias are absolutely a stunning addition to your garden. Along with the red pansy. That little Samantha melts my heart so much like her momma ❤️. Thank you for sharing your day. Those trees are amazing as well 🌲🌲🌲🌲🎄

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi Guys~ I ❤ the RED dahlias & pansies❗❗I didn't realize how much fuller my heart would feel seeing the addition of that color to the beds. 🤔 Who knew?🤷 I suppose that's what Aaron & Laura's feeling with the addition of the gorgeous HUGE trees! A great video today, guys👍👍 🙏PRAYERS UP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE🙏

[@bobr9895]

The red pansies are classic, best choice 👌 I can't believe how that row of trees change the landscape, very beautiful 😍

[@oakhillhomesteader]

After this hurricane & all the devastation we're experiencing here in the southeast, it's so nice to see lovely things right now!! 😊

[@lynnoconnell6062]

Amen...From SC.. and I feel blessed to only be out if power ... NC..TN🙏

[@nancystevens1306]

Yes. My plant budget just got redirected to helping those who have lost everything. Please help if you can.

[@animallovefest143]

God bless you both! 🙏🏼

[@angelalormand719]

I’m so sorry y’all are experiencing the aftermath of the hurricane. I live in SE Texas and totally understand the recovery process after a hurricane. My prayers go out to all in the path.

[@TreeHugginT]

We were directly hit by this one and hadn't fully recovered from the one last year (that hit us directly). I'm thankful my house still stands! I won't be planning a garden for a couple years.

[@shirleyproctor4003]

I kind of expected a Mel Gibson "Braveheart" clip when Laura said, "Freedom!"

[@MarieHughes-ev1ue]

Those gigantic trees are awesome. What a wonderful addition to your property. Love the red pansies.

[@danajorgensson2540]

This video was so helpful as a problem solver for so many gardeners, Laura! And your comment about not being put off by burnt ends on hostas when you see them on a sales rack was eye opening. Really appreciate the sage advice. Thank you!

[@mrsbongiovanni3106]

I’m so impressed with everything! Can’t wait for the next garden tour! ❤🎉😅

[@keoweedesigner5995]

What a wonderful gift to show others the wisdom of investing in trees 💚

[@susandimoff3706]

So happy to see you using RED. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@crosbyturtan6166]

Also love the AC/DC song name for the sedium❤

[@sherrysmith5520]

Awww... Samantha is a mommy mini me. You can tell she loves her mama.❤

[@latherandlace]

I'm sure fixing those boxwoods was a relief! Love every minute of your videos!

[@containmegardener9887]

Hi Laura, love your videos. They are always a positive start to my day. Question-Would the roots that you cut off of the root-bound hostas grow? I have read about root cutting propagation. Would that be considered a root cutting?

[@soccermom1245]

I am not Laura, but I was interested in this idea, too. I can't find any information on growing hosta from the root material only. My own experience has been that hostas are propagated by dividing the crown with attached roots. Good luck with your garden!

[@WilliamFarries]

@@soccermom1245

[@PK-bh1ww]

I'll add my 2 cents of experience with them. You really wouldn't need to do that,. And I doubt they would grow. They've have really great bulbs that grow easy. Just divide them and plant the division with the bulb attached. I started with 3 plants about 10 yrs ago that are now at least 30 ft worth on hosta. And could be at least twice that if I divided them. They're easy care and a great filler.

[@rosemarymodic2090]

Love the pansies. Last year my fall pansies in pots bloomed beautifully in the spring! Zone 6a.

[@joannedonaldson5818]

Thoses tree would be beauitful with christmas lights on them

[@patwitter8990]

The trees are spectacular

[@sallydunbar1683]

Thank you for the captions of Aaron talking! 😊

[@sandrasmith8100]

Those trees are beautiful!

[@evelyngriggs8356]

Hi, Laura and Aaron! That was just magical seeing those beautiful, big conifers gently letting down their branches as Aaron cut the ties. You could almost hear it sigh with relief (like a lady loosening her corset….!!) Best wishes from Evie.

[@lauralaugle2783]

I'm so glad that that man's passion project is living on with your family. You all will love those trees just as much as he did. ❤

[@claracorimao1024]

A BLESSED EVENING TO ALL !!!!

[@Brenda-fp5te]

Wish I could grow those evergreens in Fl. Beautiful.

[@laraemitchell9064]

I get what you’re saying. I lived many decades ( most of my life) in the intermountain west and pacific northwest. I really took evergreens for granted - spruce, pine, and fir. Now having been in Oklahoma for the last few years, I see how those trees struggle and just look sick for the most part. I wonder why folks here even bother. It’s like they don’t know how those trees SHOULD look if they were happy.

[@lanahayes5727]

Beautiful love the pots, will the trees have lights this Christmas?

[@vickyayat2061]

Your videos are gr8 Laura. You have 10 green thumbs & not one! Your positive vibes you spread on whoever watches you & above all you & Aron sense of camaraderie is awesome👌 God bless you🙏🏻❤️

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Love the red pansies! The will look so pretty as the season goes. You really can’t see the bricks you tucked in underneath those pots. Everything is coming together so beautifully.

[@cammie90]

im already imagining these trees being decorated for christmas :)

[@suenelson338]

i’m getting so excited for your pond insulation

[@Bodiy]

If you planted the roots you cut off on the Hosta would it grow into a plant🤷‍♀️

[@casandradickinson8518]

No

[@tracktor721]

No. They need a corm/node for sure.

[@PK-bh1ww]

No. Plus they are easy enough to divide and you wouldn't want nor need to use the roots.

[@sandrameme2044]

Heya Laura and Aaron, is Fall a good time to divide hostas and other perennials or would spring be better to do it?

[@pomme800]

Wow..those trees...So majestic! 🌲🌲🌲

[@evalindell2757]

The red pansies 👌 Loove it!! ❤️ Lots of love from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤

[@melindaowens1144]

Love seeing the trees planted and the way they relax into a beautiful shape!

[@angelalormand719]

I absolutely love the big trees and everything thing else you plant

[@laurelrosegardens6454]

Why do they drill such tiny drain holes in concrete pots? For my pots, I cut a square of hardware cloth and top that with a piece of thin landscape fabric over the drain hole before I plant. That has worked really well to keep both the soil and the fabric from squeezing down the hole and plugging it. Plus it keeps the voles from burrowing into the pot through the drain hole. (I have a vole issue 😩)

[@heatherderganc5984]

I had a big pot that wasn’t draining and found a huge root growing UP into the pot from a neighboring Red Tip Photinia!

[@laraemitchell9064]

Can I just say, getting a glimpse of that planting in the middle of the patio (around 17:00 and 20:54 and in the background off and on) - how glorious that looks and has been looking so good for a long time!!

[@PK-bh1ww]

I've planted the smaller dahlias for a couple Summers in pots. Works well for my physical life, ground space and sunlight situation. That area behind the barn and out to the rest of property is looking great! Can't wait for the dream stream. 😊

[@lyonhawaii]

The red pansies are lovely so are the dahlias. I like pinks and peaches alot but they do not show up well in our north facing landscape. My red geraniums work better than the pink ones do there.

[@janetstevens5990]

Hostas are an amazing plant to have in your garden. Love seeing Samantha in the video. Oh there's Benjamin too

[@InHisGardenCreations]

What a blessing all those big trees are!

[@twilde3754]

OMGolly! The evergreen tree lane is gorgeous and so fun to watch going in!

[@Chefabs911]

You liking RED in the garden? Glad I am sitting down.

[@zormier2002]

I agree with Laura that you should bump the next tree back some…

[@sherreywurz731]

Wow I have never seen a plant yet alone a hosta that was rootbound like that .😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

Boxwood pots are looking good. Those trees sure are beautiful in the new area.

[@gretchenburton7184]

The trees are exquisite❤Lovely video. Thank you.

[@xebec302]

I was waiting for your video , love from Nepal .

[@kindafoggy]

Good evening, xebec302. It's 4:21 a.m. Pacific Standard Time here in Seattle. I got up early to watch Laura's latest LOL

[@xebec302]

@@kindafoggy good morning to you .its 6: 35 p.m. here in nepal . Hope you have a good day ahead .

[@DebBrown-ee5kw]

Laura, I have dug out and given away over 200 hostas in the last 2 years. After retirement I just don't want to deal with slugs anymore. Plus the fall maintenance of cutting them all back. Fellow gardeners were so happy to get them.

[@jgwood10]

Hostas are the major plants in my garden. I don’t take the time to cut them back in the fall. I wait until the first frost or two then I just clean up the leaves. No cutting!

[@vickijensen404]

You two! You make me laugh out loud. I love you so much!!!!

[@annebrunner9698]

The soil used for replenishing the boxwood containers is equal to my summer gardening budget.😂

[@cv7357]

Same!

[@mandylofquist8214]

As Aaron was about to cut the rope on that first tree, all I could think of was Christmas Vacation! Little full....lotta sap....!!!! Everything looks amazing!

[@Hei_hey]

Watched on YT yesterday the Garden Answer August 2023 tour....things change so much year to year. Do like idea of fountain container, but recipe used back then was beautiful...and lower. Seen some sculpture fountains that u may be right scale for that intention...fit my coastal garden idea, mermaid with head diving into water and tail up over a basin. Maybe near swimming pool could be fun. Think u could get a custom fountain sculpture for the parking area patio, like a school of river fish or river otter...a nod to aquatic life ⚓⛵ dream stream . Trees with new home...like Xmas gift.👑🎄🎀

[@donnabuchert1275]

Omg Gosh I'm so glad you have been using Red in your Garden it's so BEAUTIFUL LOL Everything is looking so great you guys work so hard Thank you for sharing your Family and Beautiful Gardens with us we enjoy it so much You guys have the Best Channel on You Tube

[@bonsmoms980]

Oh yea, she is a leanin!! Hahahahaha Question: was having a bank of spruce trees your original plan or did plans change when this “tree rescue” opportunity come your way? Feel we are being spoiled by these mature trees and not having to way YEARS to see the vision!! Beautiful!!

[@robingrunzweig1880]

i love how, through the course of things changing on the property, we are seeing how to go from sunny to shady... i love those hostas, cannot wait to see how they perform... like the teamwork with the boxwoods, too.. and i think we all know that 'swampy smell' from a flooded pot- ugh, lol.. the pansies look great... but seeing Aaron with those trees just made me smile... those are gorgeous!!! instant gratification, too... wowow... so many exciting projects coming up!!! love seeing the kids entertaining themselves, too... fun day!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@samcarpenter4347]

WHO is this woman who has taken over Laura’s body ??? A whole row of shorter RED Dahlias in a VERY VISIBLE AREA plus RED pansies in the large pots ???? I like it (and I’m sure Erin does too)! Maybe we can keep this “Blossoming Laura”😁

[@mandiereheuser1914]

LOVVVEEEEE this kind of video. It shows the reality of gardening sometimes - scorched leaves, rootbound plants, and "neglected" beds. Thank you so much for showing the beauty mixed with reality. QUESTION: Do you clean your pruners between plants?? I'm wondering if I should carry a little bottle of alcohol around to spray my pruners or something. (If she's answered this in a highlight video can someone let me know the answer? I've watched so many they all blend together sometimes😅)

[@theglamgram]

Teamwork makes the dream work! I love seeing you and Aaron working together. Samantha is always working soil or sand…did you realize that? Just like her mama. I LOVE these huge trees you helped save! They’re GORGEOUS!

[@MarshaCorne]

Oh I just love the gigantic trees!! How long does it take for the roots to re-establish? I love the pansies with the Boxwoods as well. It's a very pretty combination. Have you ever tried Frizzle pansies?

[@laurieolk5643]

You know me, you said, "planting 2 new trees" and I picture big leafy trees. 😂 When I bought my townhouse 23 years ago, there was one 2 ft blue spruce, I tried to give it away, but no one wanted it. I moved it 3 times. Now, it is big, I have limbed it up and have a shade garden of hostas, hellebores, and heuchera underneath. I loved watching Samantha just playing around you as you worked. And, I love the 20 minute length during the week before starting my day.

[@karenplante3801]

Ooooo those are Fabulous trees!!!! I can only imagine what they will look like when Aaron decorates them for 🎄 Christmas!! The kids will feel like they are in Christmas Heaven

[@gardentherapySOS]

I'm wondering what kind of connectors you use to connect the 3/4" to the 1/2" poly tubing. The ones I have tried all leak and I really detest the metal clamps!

[@relaxingnatures81]

So happy watching you developed your beautifull area..the trees amazing.so excited for the Dream stream...good job for you and Aaron❤

[@catfromillinois6646]

Good morning Laura, just a question: What is the plant right under the branch you took off of the crab apple tree? It looks beautiful, has the red flowers. Thanks and have a great day!

[@marcishacklock]

Good morning. Such an appropriate video. I usually don’t trim or need to trim my hostas until first frost. However, with this year’s severe drought I want to cut off all the leaves now. Would that be a bad idea?

[@ankebenkert]

Love your family, been watching you for so many years. Shout out to Aaron and all great husbands (like mine lol) who help their wives with the heavy lifting, to bring our dreams to pass. You guys inspire us.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Mornin' G A family! Laura and Aaron, I am in awe of the Spruces and Pines being planted on the berm! Their size is so impactful AND satisfying! Question: Have the growers given you any info on the trees' ages? The red pansies are a great touch in the boxwood topiaries. Their color also draws your eye to the coleus in the dry fountain.I can't wait to see how you style the fountain for winter! Hope it includes sparkley lights 😍

[@LindaSilber]

I love riding with you alongside the newly cleaned and gravel drive next to the barn. Silly, I know, but it is so neat and orderly. Makes me smile and take a deep breath. There's nothing like gardening. God bless you, your family, and this garden community.

[@belindam3797]

My goodness those large trees going in are magnificent! Its an instant forest. Where we live in Norway, we have huge pine and spruce trees, birch and all sorts of gorgeous trees growing on a mountainside. It truly is a special thing to see fully grown trees in the landscape.We have a little squirrel friend that lives in the pine trees by the house, our kids have named him Fred. 😊

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🍁 I did not know that Hostas need constant watering! I haven't been religious on watering my hostas this season. That will change! I like your idea of planting plants that will last & carry over to the next season! I love the new tree line! 🥰😃🌲🌿

[@lorihanby6733]

I bet those neighbors are loving the new trees as much as you!! I LOVE the pops of red!! I wonder if you could pot up a few of the red dahlias and enjoy them inside the Hartley for Christmas. Do you think they’d make it through the holidays at least?

[@nancythias9636]

The red Dahlia color is Carmine. It's a paint pigment color. It's a "cooler" red because it has more blue tones in it vs. yellow. That's probably why they sent it to you, knowing you're not a fan of bright red. Those beds look gorgeous 😍 Love the Carmine Dahlias. Though I love all reds.

[@cindyvaught3351]

Love the rescued trees!!! Very satisfying watching the trees un-tied! (Giant unboxing 😂)

[@precioushomes541]

Good day, I must say that I really enjoyed this video, it was well rounded, usually I am "let's just get to the trees" but I enjoyed each part of today's video, thank you, everything looks great as usual, (the flowers in the pot are lovely) and thank you for the schedule in your planting plans so we know what to expect next.

[@shelleymalone4427]

I laughed when Laura looked at the camera and shook her head at Aaron’s comment. You two are simply delightful!

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Love the green camera flare (Angels) at the end of the video. Those are certainly impressive trees. That new space will be looking totally different in short order. Exciting times!

[@dawnmiller534]

Trees galore!! You two are absolutely giddy! They are amazing. They are instantly changing the feel of your property.

[@leiwilson6720]

Being in a fire zone, what do you do to prevent fires with your evergreens? Spruce trees are one of the most flammable. I’d love to plant them on my property but afraid of the devastating fires you see in the California/ Idaho areas.

[@JanEmily-x4w]

Those red Dahlias are SPECTACULAR! Is next week dream stream week?

[@TinaMassow]

Seeing Douglas just made me into a crying mess. My 1 yo kitty was hit by a car 2 days ago and I feel I will never recover😢

[@ireneclark3993]

I've found sedums are so quick to throw out roots, havevtaken 5 from my sister"s mother plant which iscyears old and every one has burst into blooms within 3 weeks!

[@AndreaBenson-g5y]

I almost forgot about the other projects because I was mesmerized as I was watching the trees 🌳 being planted and then unfurling ❤🎉😊

[@sethjohnson5401]

I bet your neighbors wake up every day and say “am I going crazy how is there two more trees??!” Lovely video as always.

[@veronicac.ssingh9546]

Beautiful work!!! Very warm lovely fall colors! 🍂🍁🍂🎃🍂🍁🍂

[@barbararichmond499]

The trees are beautiful. Question? The Sedums that you planted, we have a lot of deer pressure in my area. I have a lot of green sedum planted which the deer usually eat and I do spray it occasionally. The city has a bed on our corner and they have 2 sedum like what you planted and they’re beautiful. Do the deer not like that color because they’re dark red? I really don’t think the ladies spray them, because that would be too expensive for them. If that’s the case, I think I’ll get some next spring. Just wondering because I never get to see mine bloom, just a few times, if I get them sprayed enough.

[@tia1629]

Imagine if you never discovered the ability to plant such sizable trees. WE 😊 would have to wait years for the beauty before us 😊

[@theresaburg5881]

That back space looks amazing and such a quick transformation. Glad you were able to get those trees from that other property where the former owner passed away and give them a good new home.

[@lisahowell3468]

Instant forest! Love the new trees! Aaron looked like a kid with a new toy, posing in front of the new tree! 😂So beautiful!!!❤❤❤

[@bonniefrench6428]

Laura, so much red this year!! Have you changed your mind on your aversion to red? I myself am not a fan of red, but I've been adding a little more this year and I have to say, I'm loving it!!

[@gwendearling4139]

Thank you for the Hosta information! I started adding fertilizer to my hosta garden a couple of years ago. The huge maple tree sucks all the soil goodness. I am going to add more water from now on. I am always learning from you.

[@meredithhosseini2337]

I am starting to get a little mixed up on which areas are where. Are the dirt land and the pasture the same? Is the new stream running through the dirt land and the play area? It is very exciting to see all the new development! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@auauwoof3016]

Would it be very difficult to move the greenhouse and put it near the other high tunnels? All the plastic would be hidden and you would be left with a wonderful view of the big trees from the driveway. Everything is getting so gorgeous!

[@helenmcclellan452]

Everything looks great! On the previous video you moved the high tunnels beside the barn and you mentioned that you would be putting a frame like the one closer to your home, this one rolls up on each side, will you be treating those the same or leaving them with the plastic down?

[@beckynelson6963]

I have some sedum to plant in my garden, Thx for letting us know that they don’t need fertilizer.

[@yvonnealexander3241]

Wow, what a instant impact those new trees make. GORGEOUS!!!!

[@donnawalker3910]

I'm so jealous you have pansies! Here in the Tulsa, OK, area pansies haven't shown up yet in the nurseries or box stores. I can't wait to get my hands on some.

[@kellyg4807]

I could almost hear the hostas sigh of relief as they were placed in the ground. How do you know which plants will tolerate that much root manipulation? Is there a general rule?

[@jacquip644]

It's so magical to just dig a hole, pop a plant in and your part of the earth becomes so much more.❤