Planting Around the Pond + Annuals that Look Amazing Tour! 😁🙌🌿 // Garden Answer

[@alw5101]

Hey GA Family! Burning Question … Laura would you ever create a garden calendar 📆? You have the most beautiful scenery surrounding you and I would love to see your vision collected into a monthly/ yearly photograph through your eyes 🙏😊

[@katiewoodford9107]

I would surely purchase that!

[@janzatovich6677]

me too !!!!!

[@99kstiles]

What a great idea. I would also purchase!

[@cynthiag3065]

If Laura put in the calendar monthly gardening reminders. Oh’ my goodness, I would LOVE that calendar.😁

[@judithhiggins5764]

The calendar would need to include the kids and the cats!

[@sherylemoore8626]

Tell Benjamin "hi"! His waving at the camera is such a sweet and kind gesture. It makes me smile every time! The annuals are delightful. I planted some of that grass this year, and I really like it. That big sunflower reminds me of a wild flower that grows up every year with my rhododendrons. I've always called it Jerusalem Artichoke. It grows so tall and the yellow blooms are so pretty. The pond is beginning to look like its been there a while. It must be so great that the fish are getting use to all of you. So much fun. Thank you again for a wonderful time with you and the garden.

[@heatherw.2751]

I had Jerusalem artichokes in my last garden and it was a total thug! You can actually eat the tubers. I’ve never tried them but some of the bougie restaurants around my area serve it.

[@seanaames6855]

​@heatherw.2751 Yes, Jerusalem Artichoke is super high in ogliosacacharides, which feed bacteria in your gut, sometimes causing gas. They're very tasty with butter and garlic.

[@waughtercolors]

I believe the false sunflower is Maximilian. I have it in my garden and it looks the same.

[@baxtertheboston]

Oh I agree! Please tell sweet Benjamin we enjoy him. He’s one of those people that just exudes kindness. We are watching him grow up right before our eyes.

[@marmaladesunrise]

What a lovely video, Laura. The entire household is outdoors, including Russel and Douglas. The fish coming in closer is awesome. Beautiful landscaping! You might consider using some of your shots to create a calendar. That would be spectacular.

[@loriefulmer4716]

Such an important message sprinkled in there..."You can't be at the pond by yourself." 💙💙💙

[@gayleklein8890]

I always feel like we're besties and we're walking around the garden together ( not in a creepy way😂) totally love it when you get side tracked and show the things that are grabbing your heart!! Enjoy!!

[@julieseidel8258]

I feel the same way, like I know them, that they are friends of the family. And I think Laura and I would get along as friends.

[@gayleklein8890]

@@julieseidel8258 right? We are not the only ones!!

[@DebWh]

wouldn't it be wo derful to hang out, in person, with Laura, Susan and Monica? ❤

[@sandracole1439]

@@julieseidel8258

[@froggie211]

You should make a Japanese-inspired garden around your pond, you already have the aspects of it. Add some Black pines, Japanese maples, rhododendrons. Pieris, forest grass, hostas, ferns. moss....it would be gorgeous!

[@trishanavarro4887]

Everything is just gorgeous. I love seeing Russell hang out with you in videos again. He used to be very present back in the day. It's good to see him more. ❤

[@lovepink04030]

Laura/Aaron/Garden Answer Team! Have you guys ever considered doing a Garden Answer book? Like pictures of your favorite flower bed layouts, favorite pot recipes you’ve done, even just your favorite views! Having different sections in the book for each season. Why stop there! You could even venture into a lawn section, recipe/drink section (that you’ve made using produce you’ve grown from your garden), outdoor/indoor/pond planting… It can be concentrated for each growing season per book, if that makes sense. I know I would buy it in a heartbeat!! I would love to just flip through the pages admiring your garden while brainstorming for mine!!!

[@jewelllowe3054]

That would be great!

[@SisterShirley]

Because they're not busy enough? 😆

[@sandygegax164]

Wonderful idea. Where do I sign up for pre-orders!😃

[@lovepink04030]

@@sandygegax164 Right?!?!

[@lovepink04030]

@@SisterShirley I know… but a girl can dream! 😂 I know it would be a huge hit! At least for me 🤭

[@janeclancey8044]

This evening video in the gardens is spectacular. Everything has that special glow just before sunset. Love the pond and all the additional plants.

[@angelaengler2387]

I love watching the background as Laura moves through the garden, it’s just so beautiful! I wish I had the design talent she has! And her color combinations are spot on, it’s so inspiring 😍

[@kellyduncan1579]

I do that also. Lol.

[@cynthiaann4465]

Hey, I’m sure you have your own style that is just as pretty

[@lisag6796]

I wish i had a design ability!!

[@angelaengler2387]

That’s so kind of you to say! My garden is pretty but not quite where I want it to be yet. I’m learning so much from Laura 😄

[@LoriWatson11]

Benjamin’s look and wave at the camera was so sweet!!🥰❤️✨

[@anjabrunner5100]

Ich bin schon eine Zeit dabei und ich bin zunehmend interessiert was Du liebe Laura neues für mich hast ...Deine Video machen so viel Freude .Liebe Grüße Anja, Germany 😊

[@cynthiaann4465]

Hi from America ❣️

[@debbenson5253]

Your annuals look beautiful! The pond looks great! And Russell, Douglas, the fish and the kids .... What a joy!!! 💕🐾

[@lollycardoza9114]

Do you ever stand in your garden and weep at how gorgeous it all is? I do just watching, I can’t imagine how it must feel to be so lucky to be doing something you love & making a living out of it. I’d have to pinch myself every day

[@michael-dx3lc]

I want to tell you that as an eastern oregonian I am very happy you are here.. so much of the information I find on you tube or even in magazines or television isnt any use to this hot dry summer climate.. you have been the best source of information for me... thank you so much

[@nnagle9224]

I love how the auger allows you to place the plants uniformly apart. When I use a shovel, the holes become irregularly shaped and the spaces are off. Thanks for the reminder, "You can't be at the pond by yourself." It's such a tempting place, but always needs supervision.

[@darlenecarman303]

there are so many beautiful areas in your flower gardens. Have you ever thought of publishing a calendar with pictures of the different gorgeous areas

[@chrissyt22]

The loveliness of your gardens never ceases to amaze me. Everything is just so beautiful.

[@slavasha5285]

Hi Laura, I really love the videos of other people's gardens that you've shown in the past. Do you plan on doing more of these? Would love to see a before and after makeover. Thank you!

[@andreawalker2535]

The evening light bathes the gardens in such a beautiful glow. It enhances the plantings in a softer way.

[@shannonmoffett6530]

That annual walkway is my favorite combo and design you have ever done. Just perfect

[@ruthiewilliams3482]

Benjamin has the dearest nature❤️

[@terrypauloregon]

I’m glad you get the individual time with each of your kids. I didn’t get enough of that.

[@vickieyoung7122]

Love seeing the fish getting comfortable with you guys...so relaxing to watch them...and Russell stole the show ! A big shout out to Benjamin...his wave was just the best .

[@karenross3457]

I recently watched one of your videos from eight years ago. Amazing to see the gardens evolve. Thank you for sharing.

[@rtshaw3621]

Laura my how you are transforming your space. If I could see the garden of Eden I think it would look much like your home. Thank you dear one for allowing us to participate in such a grand plan. It looks absolutely beautiful!

[@juliabinford6500]

Finally the fish are less skittish! The sound of the pond is so wonderful.

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Beautiful Fresh flowers 💐💐 and love your fish enjoy your beautiful family 💙💞

[@Blake.Cooper]

Tell B-Man hello! I absolutely LOVE the parterre garden. That whole area is coming together so nicely.

[@callalacey]

The pond is such a gorgeous area! You must never want to leave it

[@bellarosa009]

Hey Laura! Love the annual combinations! So beautiful along with the grasses. Russell is just adorable!

[@LindaKrippel]

My goodness, the fish are coming right to you now for feeding! How wonderful. The pond is so beautiful now, and your sweet reminder to Benjamin about being alone there was so loving. Hi back at you Benjamin!! Even Russell likes his camera time...lol.

[@uzmaawahid]

A mini pergola with a cafe seating in the middle of the flower bed where you planted the 7 Veronica would make the most perfect hidden/unexpected spot to relax and enjoy the garden.

[@DebWh]

The gardens are so beautiful. I especially like the pond area, too, with the sound of water. Hi Benjamin from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You remind me of my grandson... like you, he is kind and ve😊ry patient with his little sister. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

[@johnchavez8677]

"Hope you guys are having a great day!" Watching Garden Answer always makes for a great day! RC

[@ardythebartosch9913]

Planting is always a treat, where you place them and the area around them. Benjamin hanging his feet in the pond and glad 😊 you took him with you. Thank you for sharing your time in the garden.

[@sandygegax164]

The walkway is so beautiful & peaceful. Such a gorgeous combination of flowers and stone.

[@lynkarpick8037]

❤❤❤ Love the cats visiting! And Benjamin’s wave hello! The walkway in beginning is so beautiful and peaceful! The pond is looking gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!! ❤❤❤

[@lisawhite4629]

Good morning! Love seeing you plant and seeing perspective in late evening. Such lovely time of day. Gives softer view of the surroundings 💗

[@chichitex1252]

Everything is looking so beautiful! I love the time around the glorious pond! Add a child to the picture and it becomes perfection! Benjamin is such a dear kid!❤❤❤

[@daygirl2659]

the pond is looking better and better❤ Benjamin is so sweet with his wave to us! 👋🏼Back attacha Benjamin💙

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

Just love the shades of purple and yellows together.

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

I love that you have so much property that the kids can run around and not worry about being in someone else's yard.

[@pamelasgardenparty1945]

Absolutely beautiful 😊 the pond is looking so great!!! Russell is such a sweet kitty 😊 Benjamin is such a great kid. Magical world 🌎 you got there. So very blessed ❤ So happy for you and your channel 🩷

[@doesilky]

Are you going to put any ground lightening in the south garden? Perhaps hi-lightening your gorgeous trees, the new bench or statues?

[@TRountree54]

That first walk way of purples and various greenery is stunning! It draws you into it 💜

[@LurdesDafonseca]

Your color choices are just perfect, your garden is gorgeous. Benjamin is such a sweetheart🥰

[@JennAmano-o3l]

Everything is looking beautiful. I love seeing the changes and how things build upon one another!

[@claracorimao1024]

A blessed evening to all!!!

[@lanastone2211]

My son was in marching band and the high school just south I can hear some mornings when they are practicing. Makes my heart flutter.

[@sirinetakieddine2580]

I like the purple much more than the pink. It's so soothing for the eyes. So inviting and peaceful I love it!!

[@shelleycarmichael3454]

I can hear Aaron, “It’s purple!”

[@TinaKramer-vp6mt]

I thought the same thing!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Those annuals look so beautiful, the color as well as the design; It is just perfect. So lovely. The pond is my favorite, I love it and all the beautiful plants around it make it so cozy and serene. Benjamen was so handsome waving into the camera. You have sweet kids. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@SnowFalling123]

For some reason I just loved seeing you plant in the evening instead of the morning or midday! I’m guessing it’s because I always associate evenings with coolness and relaxation, both things that are sorely missing in summer!

[@victoriahernandez7995]

Laura! You’ve made a tiny paradise for Russel and the rest of the cats 🤩😂 but really everything is looking so good!!

[@upnorth21]

Love the garden vlog every day. It's so fun to see how things are filling in this time of year, and Russel was just the icing on the cake in the video!

[@HenriettaReal]

Is wonderful to see all your beautiful flowers thriving and you let the kids do grounding. Its awesome.

[@cynthiag3065]

You had me 😆 with the sketch ice cream van commitment. You gotta love Benjamin saying hello. He is so beautiful!

[@CatCaretakerID]

That water sounds so nice. Everything looks so beautiful - especially Russell in those pretty beds at the beginning of the video.

[@janemccormick1803]

Sipping my morning coffee….could watch the fish 🐟 and the pond all morning. So peaceful…..

[@lindaga820]

Yep, me too doing the same .😊 Just love my daily dose of Laura and Aaron and their sweet family !!!! Oh yes and all of their beautiful property !!!

[@shirleyrothouse8057]

Good morning from wet Bluffton, SC. Been raining constantly since yesterday morning, so it is nice to see the sunshine and wonderful gardens, even though they are not here. The fish really have grown.

[@WonderColumn]

The empty space in your flower bed would be the perfect spot for a small gazebo. I enjoyed your comment about the creeper ice cream van. 🤣 Thanks for the video.

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Everything is looking so amazing 🌺🌸

[@lauragreen4899]

Small towns are the best.......county fairs, ice cream trucks, football games....great sounds. Better than other noises that we wont mention. 🫢

[@heatherw.2751]

The boxwoods going in capped of the area so nicely! The west side has always been my favorite for the structure of it but the Partier garden is quickly becoming a contender for that spot lol! Everything is looking fabulous!

[@sallydunbar1683]

HI BENJAMIN! I saw your sweet wave to the camera! You're such a handsome little man & I love it when you're so gentle with the kitties! Good to see you!🙋‍♀️

[@marybarnes6040]

So enjoy the grouping of all the beautiful plants and they look great together!😍 You sure have a green thumb!! The rocks and the stone paths set it off! Great job Laura!!😊

[@vmcshannon]

It’s beautiful I agree. I wish I could plant my beds out like that. But, I could never afford so many plants. Oh well, I’ll still watch but sometimes it’s depressing when all your videos are about how much you plant.

[@monicamcleod6999]

Hi Laura, I absolutely LOVE the 2 garden beds with the purple Japanese fountain grasses and the other annuals like superbena cobalt etc. Purple Japanese fountain grass is a go to annual for me as well. I also love love the formal parterre garden beds by the Hartley. The addition of boxwoods by the benches in the parterre garden, is absolute perfection. I LOVE it. Great job, Laura. Please let Proven Winners know that we need a proven winners nursery here in the GTA in Ontario, Canada.

[@tinasalerno51]

The garden keeps getting better and better!!!!Love it alll!!🌸🌸

[@lindaheter6350]

My goodness what beautiful gardens! I wouldn’t want to leave that area either. The flowers are spectacular! I love it when the children are in the video and say hi. They are such delightful children and I enjoyed watching them playing and helping. Thank you for sharing! Love your videos!!❤

[@marthamiriam8983]

👋 😂 I can’t wait to see if the kids grow up following this passion for gardening

[@tamidickison1330]

Have you decided on the plants for the stream? I can't wait❤ thank you and Aaron for all you do, sharing your sweet kids, and inspiring us each day.

[@klcpca]

The prettiest thing in the garden in the little orange kitty -- love me some Russell!!! 🥰 Tannins are actually very good for your fish- they have natural antibacterial properties. Everything is looking amazing!

[@heh3810]

The lighting in the video is amazing! 😍

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

Always nice to see Russel following you around in the garden gives it such a peaceful atmosphere. The time of the day the light on the plants is beautiful and I'm sending a wave to Benjamin saying hi back.

[@rheasideropoulos5876]

Laura. Don't know if you've ever been to the Huntington Garden in Pasadena CA... but when I watch you transform your flat dry space into an oasis of meandering stone paths with trees and green lush grass and a myriad of gorgeous plants... you are creating your own Laura Gardens that people will flock to in the future and admire and be encouraged to go home and create on a small scale. THANK YOU!!!!

[@sherilynkoss4546]

The Huntington is what I think of all the time when I watch Laura create! I'm so happy you see it too!❤

[@amyfrancois9121]

❤❤❤❤ RUSSEL sauntering down the sidewalk…

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@marieburton6127]

I have truly missed seeing alot of Russell in the past few months videos……..my own kitty passed about two months ago, so I always look for Russell……the pond is stunning!

[@tonigardella4165]

I really enjoyed your video this morning , that spot you were talking about looks so cozy and you’re right it is peaceful . The pond looks fantastic, and sweet Benjamin he’s adorable ! Love the fountain you put in yesterday by the way . Everything looks so peaceful ! ❤

[@HeatherAldrin]

I live near the fairgrounds too in my county, and I often am gardening the weekend of the fair and I can hear all the announcements and music and sounds of excitement too!

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Very productive video, love planting myself. Yes, always have to be aware of children around Water features.

[@annehedlund7333]

Pond looking golden at twilight! Really magical

[@christytattersall5859]

I think Russell makes a wonderful garden accent!!! Beautifu garden!

[@lyonhawaii]

What a lovely garden! All the purples, yellows, purple fountain grass has a mauve tint. The safari dusk is pretty with the fountain grass. Wow!!!!!

[@shellyroman1321]

Planting in the "Golden Hour" is so beautiful!♡ I love the sky during sunsets and it looks like you have a great view from all around your property. Our county fair was just last week and it always seems to be the hottest time of year.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Hi Benjamin. 😊 love your chages to bad coneflower.

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Absolutely love that plumbago! That blue colour is beautiful 😊

[@susannerabel6310]

Your sense of getting things done on the new property is a lot faster than the average gardener!

[@kathrynelkin1519]

Your gardens make my heart happy❤

[@BeverlyHeim-j7r]

I love your videos. Bless you and your family and russell you are such a great garden family

[@renateheyner6643]

Sooooo amazing!!!! In addition to benches, a couple of spots with just two chairs and a little table would be really cozy.

[@elisecurran9497]

Interesting to see you out at dusk, because that's when I do all my gardening in summer!

[@Cinderella1125]

Love the purple and pink annuals along your rock path!

[@gabthechef3790]

So much fun to watch any tours and compare the progress in your garden with mine. I know that you find the heat overwhelming, but clearly, it gives the plants a great push for growth. everything is much bigger and almost a month ahead of our garden, although i’m 7b and I get to plant things earlier. I’m jealous of that. I also wish I could use the augers, but my soil is full of rocks. It looks so much faster and easier to get things in the soil. I hope to see a full garden tour (again) soon! Thanks.

[@suewagoner3615]

Oh how I wish I could use the auger too! My soil is like concrete and all the planting beds around the house have a thick layer of rocks that someone put soil and mulch over 😮. It takes so long to dig a hole and so much effort 😢

[@gabthechef3790]

@@suewagoner3615 yeap - my world, exactly. Still. It’s fun to get some produce out of “concrete’. wishing you god luck!

[@sharoncoon5439]

Good morning Laura. Love watching fish and their coming up to you as you fed them.

[@priscillabal4603]

Do you ever think about putting a swing or free standing hammock out in the garden..instead of just a bench? Benches are nice but a swing is so relaxing!!! My little one love to relax in our garden on a swing or our hammock

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Garden Answer family! The garden looking so good!! The fish are really beginning to trust you. Such a sweet video today. Hugs from N.C..❤

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤

[@wandabrown508]

Beautiful, productive video. I loved seeing Russell's big mitten paws against the mulch. So satisfying to have the utility box moved & the 3 small shrubs put in place.

[@SandraGrimes-rt9we]

Love the evening planting video Laura. Stone benches would look great and give another look.