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[@Rockylou912]

It’s only Laura’s video that I’m willing to watch even if it’s more than an hour long. It’s so satisfying and calming while she’s showing their full garden 😊

[@linsmith2310]

We Enjoying Them all, And keep them Coming!! ❤

[@kaitjackson2288]

Agree!

[@delighted8481]

Agree!

[@ineedmickey5170]

Clicked on this so fast …. 90+ minute Laura Garden Tour? Yes please ….💚

[@gafairbanks2434]

We had a pond SO FULL OF THIS STUFF ( 3 ponds, actually ) so I made up Barley Straw flakes (2 ea) placed in fine mesh onion bags and let them float around gathering the string alage. Within 3 weeks, I removed them and crystal clear ! Keep a few made up in case you see it coming back. Teather them to where you can get to. MUST USE BARLEY STRAW ONLY. They do sell a barley conditioner you can pour into the main filter also. Does not hurt fish. I WAS AMAZED at how quickly it cleared.

[@junesmart7352]

I have seen this technique/product on several British gardening shows.

[@tonyaperry4763]

I love seeing the cozy coop and tricycle in the background of the tour. IMO, they add such a sweetness! You can imagine the children riding, playing, and bringing laughter. A precious family, what more would one want in life?

[@mrsbongiovanni3106]

I’m definitely on TEAM ARTICHOKE!!!❤😂 The size of the new properties seems large and overwhelming to plant the new screen borders. Are you tired at all from the size and scale of it all? Or is this exciting and dreams come true?

[@sandygegax164]

I would love to be Laura and Aaron's neighbor. They are always worrying about what view their neighbor's will have, and they make it a beautiful one. As we say in the south, "Now they are good folks." Garden Answer is always motivational and gets me in my garden. My new hobby is checking out the garden centers - Thank you, Laura and Aaron's for sharing your life with us!

[@amiemuir9072]

Sorry, I can't go out tonight after all, Laura just posted a garden tour 😂🥂💐🩷

[@zackarybever9769]

THAT PART 🎉

[@VirginiaMathews94]

LOL, yes!!🎉

[@janiseggleston9104]

Same here. Lol😂

[@janeenclark8728]

❤

[@MimsysGarden]

😂😂😂

[@guardsfarm5073]

You’ve probably considered this, but what about a shade canopy, for a short term solution while working to eradicate the string algae. Like a shade sail to help with the algae( not permanent structure). I have 2 small garden ponds and an acre pond. In the smaller ponds the water lilies definitely help with the sun. In the larger pond , it’s almost 45 yrs old, all the trees around help to stop algae growth. Love your channel, very inspirational, thank you.

[@latherandlace]

When Laura growls at her excitement with a flower, I get it🌞

[@marthamiriam8983]

What a gift Laura has the eye for design! Here I sit with a notebook and pen about to jot down all the plants I need for my small garden All the 4 season interest, Wine- Ninebark, Nepeta, hydrangeas, roses! Lord a girl can dream😊

[@paulamiller3878]

Watching your videos is how I start my mornings. Serene and inspirational way to start every single day. I know it's a lot to upkeep but holy smokes your gardens are absolutely beautiful. So much inspiration and ideas that I've been able to incorporate bits and pieces into my own yard. ♥

[@MP77USA]

Lovvvvve the artichokes! They look so perfectly in keeping with the botanical aesthetic. It makes the Hartley look like a dream estate garden sketch! All great garden structures have some interesting plantings like that; and artichokes are such a classic and ancient symbol of garden hope and bounty and prosperity. The Hartley needs drama and substance or it could quickly dink out and go, “golf course” look. I also applaud keeping the banking, potted evergreens - those and the artichokes or something equally substantial - it makes your greenhouse look like it wasn’t just plunked down there. It’s so incredibly beautiful and watching it evolving is so inspirational!

[@annehedlund7333]

Totally agree!

[@mandypaul4542]

I am absolutely Team Artichoke! It looks like a botanical painting brought to life! These tours make my day!

[@chochstek]

Everything is looking so lovely!!! The evening strolls must be so enchanting!

[@sydneykasmar]

The huge amount of growth on the evergreens is absolutely wonderful! And seventy more trees coming this week has me very excited to see them filling up your property. In the meantime, I'm here cheering on Aaron's single Bubblegum Petunia. It is going to wow all of us!

[@sandraharvey3274]

I understand how you feel about the algae in the pond. We have a pond, and also had awful string algae for several years. We now have a clear pond and I love it. I was just about ready to get rid of the pond due to the algae. Once we had some shade trees get big enough to shade part of the pond, and also water lilies, our pond is clear. We do not have to use any chemicals in the pond, and the fish and frogs love it. I know it tests your patience, but it will eventually clear up.

[@marthamiriam8983]

I ENJOYED WATCHING ON MY 75” TV screen. The quality was super crispy clear. If there was a button on KZbin that let me pay to not watch ads for a specific video you bet I would have paid. You guys are such a BLESSING. Thank you💚.

[@dawnborden9817]

It was a beautiful tour. Thanks for sharing you trials as well (i.e., the pond, etc.) makes us feel like we too are doing okay in our yards and gardens despite it all!!

[@nancyweaver1157]

Oh thank you ! Looking forward to waking up tomorrow and settling in with a cup of coffee to enjoy this. Just in time for some much needed inspiration. ❤

[@malina1239]

Your garden gets more breathtaking every video!!! I’ve followed since your son was little. I can’t believe the change in these years. You are so talented ❤

[@wilnellialima9944]

I'm team artichoke! Loving the monthly tours! Love love that Zepharine climbing rose! Theres no such thing as a long GA tour.

[@annhenry4404]

It is so refreshing to see a couple that is so respectful of each other. I love that you treat each other with kindness. Thank you for that.

[@LeannSather-wz8jk]

Loved the tour and the video was not that long. The longer the better! That way you can watch part at breakfast and then finish on breaks.

[@margaret4372]

Yay! I am going to sit back and watch this over and over 😂

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

Shade. Shade is the answer to the pond. Water Lillie's, I think are the answer until your Trees grow .

[@SherrylSmart]

You could plant orchard grass with wild flowers on the steep slope. It would stop soil erosion and dust. You need water for your new high tunnels as well.

[@danilakeiko]

The break to mourn the rose really made me laugh😅 good job to the editor👍 the garden looks beautiful as always❤love this channel 😘

[@RISH043]

Laura posted her Garden Tour! Let me grab my coffee 😊☕️

[@lisaowens3765]

I am team artichoke all the way!! At my last house I planted the entire side of my house with artichokes and I loved them so much!!! They even came back the next spring but we moved that year 😢 I miss them. I haven’t had success with artichokes in my new yard yet.

[@Gardeningnewbie]

I do have to admit, I did have to pause several times on your video as I had stuff to do. But I also wanted to compliment Aaron on his time in front of the camera. You did an awesome job!

[@gavinbaxter6560]

We have a water feature in our yard and we never had an issue with algae until they started developing the land behind our property for houses. I believe it was the dust that was being kicked up from the construction that was getting into the water that caused the alge. Since the construction has finished the algae issues have almost disappeared.

[@karenrisley2266]

Just an idea- what about a low round cement pool with one fountain popping up in the center - for the big patio area. Maybe a foot of water? You could leave room to plant around it......low, simple, and water! Perfect!

[@jelenaradenovic3765]

No matter what kind of day did I have, garden tour video make it 100× better.❤🌸🌳 Questions have you considered replacing dying three with new one, so you can keep that part of garden as it is?

[@AliPillette]

Oh my. That hollyhock is so amazing. It really is amazing that it keeps coming up after year. I cannot believe how big it is. I struggle with rust on my hollyhock. I am envious of your big beautiful bush. And, those sumac… Oh my goodness. I was a bit traumatized when I saw all the spots where they are coming up, and how far away they are popping up! yikes.

[@barbarafritz2766]

I love the structure of the artichokes too!

[@lisag6796]

1. I'm team artichoke 2. The clarity of the video is awesome! Thank you for all your and your team's hard work 💚

[@nicholasfrancesca9795]

We had two old fashioned flowering Quince bushes that had amazing blooms, wildlife loved it, but they were a nightmare. Was taking over the yard with underground spreading like your Sumac. I had to use Brush and stump killer (all in one) to kill the roots and stop the spreading. I feel for you Laura! 😊

[@susanquandt6364]

I have two glow girl spirea. I put them between a white paper bark birch, a drawf Alberta spruce on the other side and they are in front of a row of blue spruce. Pretty, pretty. They look amazing in front of the blue spruce.

[@lifestylesew]

Laura you are right, artichokes look so classy and really suit that green house. That Hartley needs something very different. What about two handkerchief trees, (Davidia involucrata) they are something special , will defiantly give shade the size you buy, I dont think you need something to blend in, I think you need something that is so different, and striking that it makes a real statement. The Hartley deserves that. Gwendoline

[@lindaheter6350]

What a beautiful tour! The gardens are looking fabulous! All your hard work and planning are paying off. Thank you for sharing your gardens with us ❤️

[@bessreeverts3999]

Cats like Russell are a very integral part of a garden. They keep destructive varmints under control in a natural way. Our garden cat passed away and in a year, my plants and yard were being destroyed by chipmunks, moles, voles etc. Also, Russell is very entertaining along with your excellent information.

[@chrisBou007]

Sounds like it’s time to get another cat!!! … sorry for your loss tho!

[@zjyap4733]

I love how these videos started out 20mins and now have gone up to an hour ❤❤😂 and I’m not complaining

[@kathleencassel1350]

I love the artichokes too. They are amazing.

[@delighted8481]

Such robust looking hollyhocks!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@janegardening]

Thoroughly enjoyed this garden tour! Just gorgeous 😍

[@dans.garden]

For the pond- it needs more surface cover maybe another water lily or some annual floating plants like water lettuce or hyacinth. In the uk we say sround 1-2 thirds of the surface covered to help prevent algae growth. Plus who doesn’t love beautiful pond plants, also what about lovely bog plants for the shallower water I.e marsh marigold king cup or the double one. Get more pond plants and you’ll be winning not just lillies, bog plants for the shallower water too!

[@reginaray3820]

It is looking amazing! So fun to watch and you guys are the best!

[@mavisstaton1530]

Could you add a shade sail over the pond temporarily until the algae is under control? It may not look the best but it would help and they seem fairly inexpensive. My little hand dug pond is in the shade and I never have algae.

[@gertrudette]

I think the artichokes look amazing.

[@robertab4025]

I love the artichokes at the Hartley❣️

[@manuelandrade7513]

The artichokes look amazing!!

[@kiwigal8134]

Would love to see a high set big beautiful copper piece of artwork in the corner of the dirt area up front of the house where the fountain with new base is, sitting amongst a mass planting of blue hostas.💜

[@Mellyjellybelly9]

Have you guys considered maybe putting up some shade cloth over the pond. Just temporarily until some of the trees get bigger and provide more shade. ❤

[@Thewildmanwoods]

Plant a north facing native woodland on the slope …and let English bluebells and trillium’s naturalise 🥰 QUESTION…would native trees survive without irrigation? Just curious…. Coming from wales where it’s sooooo lush and green …

[@marinkelmoon2866]

For a natural pond filter I made layers of sand, then small gravel, then bigger and so on, on the pond floor, works like a charm!

[@angietaylor5311]

Sorry about the pond, I wouldn’t be extending until I’d be sure it can be fixed. Agree with you Laura, no dream stream yet.

[@vickioneill9442]

I am on Team Artichoke for the coldframe - they add natural architecture to the site reminiscent of European gardens.

[@GardenLady444]

Sorry Aaron!! Love! Love! Love! the Artichokes!! Very reminiscent of the 'Royal Thistle', it just seems fitting for the regal Hartley!! lol👑

[@1960favorites]

It at least gave me some comfort that Aaron acknowledged that y'all even CONSIDERED creating a terraced area on the back slope. I can still have a glimmer of hope. Making this area magical (and with your talents, the change would be akin to the transformation of the pond area) is not for the neighbors - or the cows; it's a hidden, secret paradise for YOU, and the potential is limitless....

[@debbiecolton1753]

I’m in western Oregon and my roses are already blooming

[@rogernorman5241]

I love the artichokes too. I think they’re absolutely fabulous. With regards to the two trees to frame me entrance to the greenhouse how about multi stemmed silver birches? The shade would be dappled so you’d still get a decent amount of light on cloudy days and the multi stemmed white drunks would look fabulous coordinating with the white of the greenhouse.

[@laurataylor4161]

Hey Laura and Aaron. We had a small pond, maybe 1 acre. But we bought baby carp to eat the algae...just a thought bc they would quickly out grow your small pond. But maybe Greg has other fish in mind that can help you out.

[@jeanniekline8325]

I, for one, love the artichokes!!!

[@Deb-xn6yr]

Love the long garden tour! So beautiful 😍 Laura and Aaron, check out the koi fish food and make sure it doesn't have " Spiurella" in it! This algae is often put in fish food. My spelling is not correct, but it starts with "spir- something" but it's hair algae!

[@connieragle5612]

Everything is amazing! I’ve just got to say, you have beautiful hair but I don’t know how you can garden and keep it down while looking so gorgeous 😊 Mine ends up in a pony and frizzy everywhere lol😂

[@Britbabe53]

Gosh, that Witchita Blue Spruce is gorgeous! I've never heard of one before. Dreaded Sumacs.... knew they would be a scourge for ya... I still have nightmares about the ones we had at our tiny condo back yard. yeesh....

[@margarethuffman1961]

This video is such a treat and so inspiring. I cant wait to see the horses someday! I did want to warn you that sometimes the heat from parked cars burn the nearby plants here in NC. Hopefully that doesnt happen with your new boxwoods in the parking area. Thank you for the tour!

[@MelSr8]

Love the super long videos!! Everything’s just lovely. ❤

[@dirttherapygardens1446]

When my Tiger Eye Sumac started spreading like yours, I dug out the main plant and since the roots are shallow, I was able to just pull up up on the roots and I was able to get it all out.

[@randoline13]

Brick Patio water feature idea --- have you considered a low bowl fountain that has shooting or arching water making the architectural feature instead of an actual structure in the middle of the fountain? Look up the Mould Fountain NYC and imagine it w/out the tiered structure in the middle -- just the arching water from the low bowl. You could design the water spray to be as full or sparse as you would like and when the fountain is off, there is nothing above the level of the low bowl.

[@katherinec7698]

Spring is always algae season in our pond. Once the water surface is 70-80% covered by the lily pads the algae stays under control like a nice lawn cover. 🙂

[@SaraChristopherson]

TEAM ARTICHOKE! They are gorgeous when they bloom!

[@StephanieDiell]

What a great birthday surprise for me! A GARDEN TOUR! ❤

[@juliadillaman3632]

I love the artichokes also!

[@pamhouglan4710]

Those coral peonies are fabulous! Love them the most I think…& the stand by me clematis. 🌸💜🌸

[@deetmar7esp]

I would add a big pot of cattails. You could always taken them out when the pond is I balance

[@krissy1740]

Maybe a dumb idea, but how about putting a shade cloth like tent above the pond for a while?

[@Oceangirl_505]

Not dumb at all, great idea! 💡

[@patcutler2823]

Well at least your new neighbours will have a great view from their back yard looking at yours

[@happygardener77]

Healing garden 🌹🌳🌺🌲🌼 it's very beautiful❤❤❤❤❤

[@mijardin76]

I too boarded the train on Tiger Eye Sumac. Beautiful it is a beautiful tree. “Tiger Eyes has no significant pest problems. It does sucker a bit, but not nearly as much as the larger form of sumac” says the Minnesota State Horticultural Society back in 2015. Another forum mentions this back in 2004. “Tough and easy to grow, Tiger Eyes™ differs from other sumac in a number of ways. The most obvious being its' small size, reaching a manageable height and width of just 6 feet. Another major difference is that it spreads slowly and should not be considered invasive.” Other growers put that information in the Tiger Eyes description; how beautiful it was with very little suckering. As a landscape designer, I believed that information and used in several designs! It wasn’t until I actually planted one in my garden that I realized how wrong they were! Oh my god!! It took over my entire border! When we finally pulled it out, roots went on forever and they weren’t exactly small! And my border was not big to begin with! To this day, I’m still finding roots every now and then and I have to eradicate them as soon as I see them! So for the facts, I totally agree with Laura with all the incorrect information given to us! Folks not plant this in your garden! Laura, I totally am sympathetic to your situation and hope that you can get it under control. The foliage may be pretty but all the work that goes with it makes it very ugly indeed!! Hang in there! (By the way, I did remove it, cut back as far as I could and put in a large container. Now it can live its life happily quite contained!

[@celis727]

You might have an influx of nitrogen into the pond from the surrounding compost you use as mulch. You might effectively have an agricultural runoff retention pond.

[@kevin_stevens]

Just finished watching the tour and thoroughly enjoyed it as always! Our dog’s favorite part was Russel rolling around the ground! 😂

[@gavinkrampe1036]

I love everything, you are so inspiring. Russell cracked me up.

[@aileenkoeppen4817]

The artichokes are great! Team artichoke!

[@maryr3017]

I agree with you Laura Love the artichokes

[@beckbee8651]

I love the artichokes!

[@kiranbirkaur2770]

Loved everything Laura.

[@MsFigure9]

I Love the artichokes !!

[@HoustonKeith72]

I wish I could grow a Japanese maple on my yard here in Texas. Full sun though. So wouldn’t work I don’t think. They are so beautiful.

[@JanEmily-x4w]

It will be really nice to see Holly Hawke (!) have the company of other beautiful flowers. Would you consider installing the haystack flower boxes on the fence in front on the formal garden in between each ern? What a view that would be! 😍 I'm on team Aaron on the artichokes. They look like vegetation beasts! Surely they can be planted elsewhere.

[@xs8372]

What about doing a blackout on the pond for two weeks, cover it with a tarp or something haha idk just an idea

[@gardeningfun7657]

Totally team artichoke! Maybe stop all of your fertilizing in the pond area for the next 6 mos. and see what a difference. Wind and rain can totally spread what is around.

[@stev9021]

I would add more water lilies and floating plants that would add more shade. The shade will help with the algae. However if you add more water lilies etc you will Need to add more oxygenator plants to oxygenate the water. When the trees grow the shade will also help with the algae.

[@tdesanchez]

Russell is so funny. I had Cat's Pyjamas and both of my cats decided to lay on top of the plant and flatten it. They were doing their bunny kicks. Looked so cute and seeing Russell there made me think of my two. Lol.

[@Eric.Mercado]

In regards to the pond and dream stream, a couple of things, 1. Do not install that 2nd ion gen. That amount of copper being released is not recommended. One on 10 is fine. Not two on 10. 2. Do not feed the fish again til the algae is gone. It'll make them eat the algae faster. Also, watch the amount you feed them because their waste is part of the balance. 3. Net out what you can daily until it is under control. 4. Pond plants. More pond plants. 5. Go ahead with the Dream stream. The larger the body of water is, the easier it is to control the balance. The smaller, the more difficult. Adding the stream will increase the total volume of water. 6. You need more flow and water movement. The waterfall is supposed to oxygenate the water, but if it's not strong enough, it does not turn up the water enough when it falls into the pond. Your pump should be variable. Try turning it up to the higher setting. Plus, the Dream Stream will be adding another waterfall into the pond, so that'll help. 7. Contact Brian or Ed directly. They can confirm all this for you. I'm sure Chris is a nice fellow. But his idea of adding a second ion gen shows his lack of experience and knowledge. Hang in there. Don't get discouraged. Trust me. It'll all be worth it once the pond finds its stride. Thanks for the long tour. Everything looks gorgeous. ❤

[@suzannevainner2845]

Yup!

[@raeperonneau4941]

How kind of you to share your knowledge!

[@frncy54]

Pond dye helps control algae, also

[@marieburton6127]

Boy is it ever nice of you to offer advice…….sure beats wondering if things will ever straighten out and not having definitive answers. 30+ years as a Mastergardener but 0 years of large pond experience so no, we don’t have all the answers! Knowledgeable advice is always welcomed!

[@elizabethbrooks3462]

I agree with the concepts that the fish are more than likely being overfed and also, just like an aquarium, the more water the better as far as balance

[@ajras1928]

I love the artichokes!

[@brandongill5376]

There is no such thing as too long of a video from Aaron & Laura! I loved every moment of it. Thank you both and as always, a big shout out to Paul & Bethany for the amazing work they do

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Just wanted to say thank you and good job to all of the Garden Answer Staff, the contractors, and everybody that helps out! I feel like we're always showing love to Laura & Family but so many people made this dream happen :)

[@Blake.Cooper]

DREAM TEAM all around, for sure!

[@pattyleif]

You 2 crack me up! Caressing the artichokes while “convincing “ Aaron how wonderful they are and letting all of us mourn the loss of the beautiful branch of the climbing rose.

[@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672]

I'M so happy that both Laura and Aaron are tag teaming the tours now. Keep up the good work . We love it . 🌻💐🏵🌹🌼

[@mollycottontail]

It is nice to see a married couple enjoy each other and not trying to one up the other.

[@Shana01_]

Just love how Russell follows you everywhere. He is so adorable ❤❤❤

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

Be careful! It made me want a cat, and one showed up! Two years ago. My sweet girl. Then her brother showed up too. We saw another sibling but he didn’t stick around. Then she got pregnant before we could get her in to spay, so now I have three inside too. I get followed around no matter where I am 🤣 I love it!

[@Shana01_]

@micahruthie lol I already have a cat. His name is Ash.

[@linsmith2310]

❤❤❤ Beautifully and many more, but not over do... Blessings ❤❤❤

[@amyhendricks3627]

Russell truly adores Laura ❣️ you can see it especially in her sit down videos. He climbs up by whatever means available and just stares at her lovingly while waiting for his pets ✨❣️✨