Gardening Tips: Ground Covers and Weed Control!

[@lesliebennis1834]

You are a treasure to come home to after a long stressful day at work. May you never stop 🙏

[@AGloriousLife]

Hi Linda! Everything is looking so beautiful. I noticed that you have uplighting in the center of your new trees. Would you and Stewart be willing to do an evening garden stroll for us so we can experience the magic of the nighttime garden, the lighting, etc.? :) Would be interested in learning more about the type of lights you have!

[@suzibee9796]

What a great idea! 😊

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Good idea

[@susanhorn3910]

Yes! Please 🙏🏻

[@beverlyasleson3321]

I loved every minute of this Wednesday walkabout everything is looking fabulous. Great idea with the gray umbrella looks 100% better.

[@sandysanzenbacher7313]

I just loved this walk about!!!! It was full of such helpful knowledge about gardening that helps make me a smarter gardener in my yard. I am so dang happy for you and your garden and I reap all the joy and happiness thru your videos. [Thank You Stewart, you are the best].

[@pamelacallaway3922]

I love ajuga! It grows so well and you can split it up! I started with it in the ground, then decided to put it in a large pot. What a show stopper!!❤

[@jodilambert-belke9363]

Linda, I just wanted to thank you for the immense enjoyment I get from watching your videos! Your gardens, your fairytale cottage and moreover YOU are all sorts of lovely !! 🍄💕

[@kathleenfrieden5948]

If your window box looks wild/less structured, I think we can not only accommodate but applaud your artistic expression reminding us that change and taking a chance can be an exciting and joyful learning experience. Who knows what next season may bring. Kudos!

[@jeannieroew3654]

The dark umbrella looks SO much better. Blends in perfectly and doesn’t stand out. Lovely!

[@judithkresge2857]

I, also, thought that the tan umbrella did not look as good as it should in the front of your home. When you showed that you had changed the color of your umbrella to darker gray, I was so happy! It looks wonderful!

[@emmagush8023]

Guara----- Butterfly Bush Emma Gush

[@dianegentry3255]

Your cottage garden just looks wonderful Linda! Can’t believe the progress. You always share such great ideas too. I’m not familiar with feverfew. Gonna check it out! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and inspiration! 🌸💐🌸

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Thanks Linda! This is like watching a gorgeous Master Class🤩

[@noravidal3072]

The gray unbreakable made a remarkable change. Lovet it.

[@evelynnellis7903]

Nice shed. Can't wait to see it after you paint it!!!

[@susanmason3432]

I like your gray umbrella color choice. Sturdy, yet easy to move.

[@teresacapps5549]

I learn something new every time I watch! Garden is beautiful… 🌺

[@lollyreg97]

Love the color of the new umbrella. A great classy improvement!

[@jodyfleming3805]

The garden is breathtaking!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Those little boxwood basil plants are so adorable.

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

Linda, everything looks green, lush and bountiful! Really loving the garden and it's evolution!

[@juliacolton1259]

I would always use the botanical name (generally I think we do that more in the UK) as there is less room for error. Common names are different depending on the country you are in. The botanical name sometimes gives you a clue about the plant as well. Your garden is looking fabulous.

[@eleanormilbank]

Are Terra hydrangea the same as an Oakleaf hydrangea -- Australia

[@eiremerald]

@@eleanormilbank Tara is a variety of oakleaf hydrangea.

[@eleanormilbank]

Thank you Erin

[@Linda-sp4mv]

Linda, Thanks so much for naming all these plants. It helps as a starting point for me to learn about colors, growth habits, and how to compose a well-designed space. I’ve got a long list now to research & consider. Very helpful! -Linda, Southern Oregon Zone 8a & b

[@carolyngreen5458]

Awwww…the tiny boxwood basil..so sweet!

[@peggydove8756]

I love your window box! Love all the plants and how they're filling out. The garden is just beautiful! 😊

[@rachelmontoya2314]

I'm glad you took some of your plants they were so beautiful nothing's there now of what you planted

[@bradenlocke8911]

Always thankful for a long Linda video!

[@wilnellialima9944]

I love watching these type of videos because I also live in OK in a city near you and it gives me ideas of what i can plant in my garden. Thank you!

[@Maryrose-fs6ue]

Thank you so much for sharing! Enjoy your week ahead! 🌼💐🌿🧡

[@Mary-d7u8l]

The walk about was great today. Everything has changed so much- the grass, roses, and all the plants. You are truly amazing. I can’t wait to see the your post on Wednesday and Sunday. I am glad to see the gray umbrella. I bet it now blends into the roof and house and you only see the yard. I hope Stuart will give a street view of all sides of the yard. I hope you are enjoying your visit with your son. thanks again for great tips.

[@jondebbiegraff6492]

Loved seeing the weeding and propagating! I also have squirrel moments in the garden, where I start one task and keep moving on to others. Especially with weeding. It usually happens when going back and forth to the garage for different gardening tools, so I pack a bag with all different ones so I can avoid the back and forth.

[@terirachelsims8928]

I can't believe how quickly things have grown and filled out! It's really looking nice.

[@sandyprather9133]

I totally enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your gardening expertise with us!

[@jameswilliamson6665]

I love my little mini outdoor shed. It’s so handy to hold all my garden tools. I used to have to run up and down into my basement through the Bilco doors to get my garden tools etc.

[@joyce3790]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us. I love the transformation.

[@sylviae6259]

I loved Family Circus too. I will head upstairs to get something, and by the time I get up there I’ve forgotten what I went up there for. Beautiful garden!

[@johntucker845]

Love that tip with the lantana, I’m definitely trying that at my place.

[@mariem.8205]

Hello Linda, I usually reference my plants by their common names. It's much easier to remember. Love the little ball shaped plants. ❤

[@wandaherring7526]

I like the common name for my use. Easier to remember.

[@janetlaplaca1060]

So beautiful, the garden has really come together so fast it seems.

[@bettezingarelli8017]

Linda your darling shoes are blooming such a cute color hope they are as comfortable as they look great job Thank you and Stewart for all of your attention to detail

[@tammygreene5323]

Your front garden is filling in so beautifully! Thank you for the great tips on creating new plants and expanding coverage with snippets of existing plants. I like the new umbrella color much better; wise decision and a bonus that you can use the other one in the backyard. I find common names easier to remember; however, since I’m concentrating on native plants, I do also use the botanical as it’s important when purchasing natives to be specific. Wednesday’s walk-about was great fun!

[@KipperCzapla-tg7rb]

Best walk about ever! Learned soo much. Thank you ❤

[@donnahageman6289]

What I like so much is how you inspire us to really appreciate plants and design, and that you give us such interesting facts and ways of looking at things. Thank you

[@marciamellow1211]

Soooo pretty...just love everything...❤

[@patriciasanders-perez9215]

Loved this walk about. I would like to see a drive by shot, from both directions, along the side and across the front, to get an idea of what your neighbors are experiencing as they pass by in their cars. 😊

[@nancyconnell8579]

My umbrella base on wheels that you recommended arrived yesterday, and I'm thrilled with it! Coupled with a new umbrellas that tilts, I'm able to easily move the umbrella for morning through afternoon shade. Summer outdoor game changer. Thanks from zone 6a CT.

[@tamarawilcox6954]

Jas 32:26 😅 😊 okujv k

[@ofeliagonzalez3297]

I cant find the info on the umbrella base on wheels. Can you share info?

[@janb2162]

The common name is easier for me to remember. My oh my, what a lovely day and colorful front landscape....it seems to be loving the placement, good job Linda!

[@brendajones7392]

Linda, I learned something from this Wednesday Walk About, like I do from all your videos. Thank You. ❤

[@sallydhondt3974]

Oh my goodness, I made the same mistake, I bought a tan umbrella and it's just not right. When it's open it even looks a little yellow so now I have to either keep an umbrella I don't like or buy a grey one I know I'll like better. Unfortunately it's too late to return. 😏 So, now that I see how awesome your grey one looks, I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and spend the money for a grey one I know I'll love. Oh well.... Your yard is looking beautiful Linda! It's amazing how much you've accomplished in such a short time!

[@allenslater9234]

Linda, the front garden is so pretty. I love, love, love the gray umbrella.

[@cindym6065]

Hi Linda! You have some very pretty plants and plant combos. I was wondering though, why you don't have a designated path through them. As the plants grow, it's going to be harder and harder for you to step around in them. Also, visitors are limited to only seeing the garden from the central walkway, sidewalk or street. One of my favorite things to do in my garden is to walk the paths looking at everything. And, when my neighbor's grand daughters visited, they loved walking through the garden that way too. Anyway, it's just a thought.

[@judyburton6338]

I agree. I think a path on both sides would be nice so you can stroll and look at all the pretty plants. That would require moving some plants now though.

[@susanperry7703]

.....I think Linda was going to add more stepping stones but just hasn't had the chance to acquire more. At least that is what she stated about late April....As she didn't want o compact the soil. She mentioned she had several speaking engagments then her sons came to visit for Mothers Day and she was rushing to put dome order into her backyard for their visit. I wait like you to see her stone path completed soon.

[@songbird5030]

Yes I was wondering about that too. Guests would better able to enjoy the plantings if they could walk through the gardens by talking a stroll through Linda’s magnificent gardens! 🥰

[@judymiddleswart9350]

You are awesome in listening to comments with such an open mind!!!! So love the tips you just offered especially on pruning to create different looks!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND IT ALL LOOKS SO WONDERFUL!!! THANKS SO MUCH LINDA AND STEWART FOR YOUR CONTINUAL VIDEOS!!!❤❤❤❤

[@anitahadley2871]

I love using dusty miller in floral arrangements. And they do root so you can spread them around in pots or in the ground. Everything is looking beautiful! I need to get outside and prune my boxwoods!

[@ShirleyKunkle]

It's amazing how happy all the plants look in your new garden. Your vision is taking shape so quickly. And, I appreciate your cottage-style window box. There's nothing cookie cutter about it, and it's the perfect window dressing for your adorable cottage.

[@kathygyles8206]

Great Wednesday walkabout! The grey umbrella looks SO much better!

[@vallangis]

Hello from Squamish, BC Canada. I'm just loving what you have done with your new garden and you are such an inspiration. I watch you every morning before I head out to the garden, because then I feel inspired to try new things

[@martivasiliades8407]

Love the boxwood basil !! Nice walk about !! Good tips❤!

[@susanmulvey6311]

Smaller garden!? Holy cow!! Compared to mine, it’s a park!! I wish I had your energy to even do my smaller garden yard! 😃

[@jodilambert-belke9363]

Ps. Big fan of Stewart as well!!❤

[@rosereal2319]

Wow what a progress of your cottage garden..Its beautiful Linda

[@cindygibbons4727]

I love Blueberry Hill!!

[@sandykoenig1666]

I always enjoy your videos and learn so much. Things are looking so nice.

[@angelaaron777]

Everything looks BEAUTIFUL!

[@susanaeh]

Some very pale blue hydrangeas would look really nice along with white hydrangeas . Having the very pale blue in proximity to the red brick would add additional visual interest.

[@lindaga820]

Oh my gosh Linda, I am the same way , I go out to do one thing and end up doingimg a dozen other. It is amazing how the hours fly working in the garden ! Cannot believe how nice the grass looks ! We are so dry here in sw Pa. With no rain in sight. Your gardens look beautiful !! Enjoyed this video as usual !

[@joannghram5832]

Love the front garden!! Everything is really filling in too. Loved the tip on pruning to thicken up the plants also. I too have done the same to my succulents and started new ones 😊

[@aliciaembro4694]

Love the grey umbrella I was not one to have or voice a previous opinion about the tan😀 But now seeing the grey….much better👍 Linda, Your garden is looking fabulous!

[@marianhintz9981]

I go out in the yard to do one things and hours later get to it , just like you😊❤️. The Love of gardening!!

[@lindaga820]

OH yes, I can totally relate !!!

[@reneel2502]

The longer the video the better!! Thank you Linda and Stewart!

[@sunitashastry5270]

I like your color palette, it’s coming together very nicely. You southern gardeners are lucky to have so many chartreuse shrubs to choose from. In Zone 5 we have annuals such as coleus and sweet potato vine but no shrubs of that lovely color.

[@mahvash2811]

Your garden just being woanderful thanks for sharing the tours of your garden ❤

[@conniewilliams3900]

Ok Miss Linda found your show and love it! Have moved to Northern Wisconsin and hopefully my greenhouse will help me plan perennials that will winter here and the deer won’t eat!😊

[@gorettibertram9892]

Those blueberries 🫐 look delicious! So pretty. 🪻🌸🪻

[@heatherread6058]

I only just realised that the signs have been removed. It really opens up the garden view. Loving your garden 😍 from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@xperiencefan]

That retaining wall along the sidewalk would look so beautiful with cascading plants like Supertunias, verbena, sweet potato vine.

[@teresahatfield4521]

Linda. The cottage garden looks so beautiful and the hydrangeas are so lovely!. So nice. Your garden has come along so nicely. Love how everything looks so beautiful!

[@aprilmogensen]

I am SO EXCITED to watch this video! This has been a topic i have been talking about lately. And just Monday evening my brother called me & he was telling me a good ground cover helps against weeds.

[@mariemcgrath8681]

So much beautiful new growth.

[@fredbear72ify]

Such a beautiful garden in such a short time I suspect due to your care and attention I have learned quite a lot about plant care from your walkabouts thank you ❤

[@lilwilliams7277]

I can certainly relate to that Linda, I start one thing that leads to another etc 😂

[@peggystein3745]

Looking fabulous amazingly so quickly!

[@nitastacy8325]

I am so glad you change the umbrella! I did not like the color of the other one in your garden but did not say anything because I thought it would be rude. But the gray goes perfectly. Also I always use the common name for plants because I remember it easier. And I was out in my garden today. I got a great deal on Kimberly ferns at Walmart that were almost dead. I asked and the manager mark them down to four dollars! I came home and split them and instead of two ferns I now have five. Which I love to scatter ferns in pots around under trees were there’s too many roots to grow plants. They quickly fill in a dead spot.

[@LibbysBackyardWildlifeHabitat]

All the plants in your Cottage Garden look so green and healthy. I call my plants by their common name.

[@lindakovacs7904]

Your creativity is stunning. Love everything and your moments of sharing are like inviting your viewers in . Thank you for the special friendly way you always are.

[@pamelanewton9025]

Thank you ! So many teachable moments. The tip about pruning to create a downhill flow is one I am going to do tomorrow. (If it stops raining.Not complain big. Praise the Lord we always need the moisture in Amarillo.)😅

[@cathynefzger8287]

Loved today's walkabout it is looking so good! What I instantly envisioned at the 40:06 mark was a dry creek bed meandering down that open area.

[@denisecarvill4705]

Wow, it is beautiful indeed!

[@joanfroese6091]

Hi Linda: I’m from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. We have Saskatoon berries which I recently found out are also called service berries outside of Canada. They are delicious and make great pies and jam. Enjoy!! Love your videos

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

I can’t believe how the garden looked then and now! It’s amazing what u have done!

[@stellaKAU]

Hello Linda, new subscriber here. Have already watched many of your videos including some old ones and they became so much better over time. I like your very natural presentation and spontaneity , as if we are getting advice from a friend. Anyway, I picked up your advice about paving, and oh my, I have been paving my way at the house and at the farm house too!

[@JudyHarwood-l9x]

Ms Linda, your new yard is so so lovely. It’s amazing at the turn around you gave this house. I love your new gray umbrella also

[@kristiecox7350]

Definitely the common name, the botanical name is too big for my memory. 😂 I’ve never heard of service berry. I’ll be looking this one up. So much you teach us. I thank you

[@christileewall]

Enjoyed this walk-about sooo much ! Every aspect really helpful and instructional. Thanks Linda and Stewart (:

[@joywhitley3141]

Everything looks wonderful! I always learn something from you. I ordered the precious little basil boxwoods....wow, how cute!

[@samcarpenter4347]

Linda!!! You are making my “to do” list for tomorrow HUGE! … clip & propagate all sedums, trim back asters, relocate crowded plants…!!!

[@Cinderella1125]

I enjoy watching you propagate new plants with cuttings from your existing plants. I have a pair of trusty Betty Crocker scissors too. The come in very handy for snipping and digging a new hole. Your plants are growing beautifully.

[@maryeliason1504]

Ajuga is a great ground cover. The blooms in spring are pretty. I like the ajuga with a purple look. Can take the sun. I love the wire plant but here the sun is very hot. I put in partial sun. The garden is looking lovely. Thank you for your demonstration. We love you Linda & Stewart too.

[@altheab.8907]

Things are looking amazing in such a short time, Linda. Nature gave you some good rain when you needed it most. There’s just nothing like spring showers to get plants off to a good start. If ever you were going to have an unusually rainy spring this was the perfect year for it. 😊💖🦋🕊

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

OMG!!! LOVIN' the progress of your new garden!! AMAzing, starting from a blank slate. Quick question: how can you tell a new seedling from a (possible) weed??? Look forward to EACH and EVERY video you share with us, Linda!!! Thank you Stewart, for your comments, your chuckles, and your FABulous videography!!!

[@elisbethfinos6162]

Love the Serviceberry tree. It is a magnet for the lovely Cedar Waxwings. Learning so much from your channel. Many thanks. Ontario zone 5b

[@lindarobinson8288]

That was a great walk about, Linda! Everything looks beautiful and I learned a lot that I can apply to my garden, especially the pruning tips. Thank you!

[@tracyslone66]

At 40:22, have you thought of having some things trailing over that brick wall? Gosh, things are filling in so quickly. Just lovely! 🥰