Getting The Front Yard Ready for Fall Gardening

[@lianeabeyta4515]

This is the first time your outfit actually resembles how my friends and I garden. You usually look like a fashion model in a garden photo shoot. And yes, I am totally jealous! Can't wait to see photos of the Singapore trip and wedding.. Safe , happy travels!

[@juneramirez8580]

Iiane she is!!!

[@paulawhite496]

Removing the yew made such a difference in the boxwood garden. When you pulled it out and stepped back, I thought wow! The yew was actually clutter and distracted from the boxwoods. Didn’t realize it until it was removed.

[@laurac56]

“More negative space” in the garden goes along with more minimalism inside the house, in my mind. As I reach my mid-60s, I am pursuing both.

[@allenslater9234]

The garden looks so much better without the shrub you took out. It really helps the boxwoods pop! Great video.❤

[@elliepaske2062]

I love the term “shovel pruning”. I call it “digging up and chucking” 😉 yes I would have cleared the messy yew out too.

[@danielleshepherd6110]

I know you think you ramble but I enjoy it! This is the way my brain works as well. I am learning so much and I enjoy these long videos, please keep it up🥰

[@sueepling7280]

Happy Trails to you, I'm excited to hear all about your travels! I too, learn an abundance from your videos, although we have a totally different garden style. I'm in NE Ohio, and garden in a country/primitive style enjoying the "oldies" Hollyhocks, larkspur, sunflowers, coneflowers,, etc.

[@pamelacallaway3922]

The negative space is great in the front bed.

[@laurashirilla6850]

I agree with your decision to remove the ewe. Your boxwoods deserve to get a breath of fresh air and "shine"! I learned about "negative space" in my watercolor painting classes, but you have shown me the value of it in my garden, as well. Thanks, Linda!

[@jillinbama]

Watching you remove shrubs is very satisfying and somehow gives me permission to remove some of mine that won't do right.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Shovel prune from what I’ve learned from Jim Putnam is if you want to move a large plant in few months then you shovel prune the roots around plant then it kinda makes the roots tighter and later easier on plant to move... think that’s right???,, judy in Pensacola fl...I feel the shrub should go!! I would not have patience to wail it out...😀

[@juliabinford6500]

“Living mulch has to live”… so, so true. That will make me smile every time I think of it. Safe travels to you!

[@evalindell2757]

Noo never upset! It is lovely to see how you do things! I have taken so much inspiration from you, maybe more than anyone else, and we do not have the same climat at all. But to see how you do and hear your thoughts especially these longer ones inspires soo much!! 🥰

[@debbieluffy5875]

Thanks for showing us how you fertilize🙂

[@Sables123]

Loved your t shirt today. I’m anything of loving our earth. I was in the local grocery store yesterday after work, found 10 boxes of Dahlias on clearance for .50 ¢ each. Made me happy. I received my “gardener” sweat shirt this week. I love it! Can’t wait to see video and pictures of your trip. Be safe and enjoy.

[@LindaVater]

We will!

[@dignit1620]

I can certainly relate to the one last thing!

[@linetteterry1845]

I call it the “But first syndrome”. But first I half to do this...........then you turn around and......but first, and then!! Beautiful Job Linda

[@vinetiamcgreevy9609]

Linda I love this! When you go from working one plant and then say “ Ive got to do something to help another plant on the other side of the landscaping”…. I feel we get even more tips from you. 🍃🍂🪴

[@patriciarecupero6971]

I like it with the shrub removed. The negative space helps make the boxwoods stand out.

[@jeanieh9386]

I’m glad you took out that rough looking Yew bush. I like the negative space and I think the boxwoods look like they have breathing room.

[@tamtrinh6883]

Congrats to be a new mother in law. Thanks for letting us know about you leaving for Singapore, but I’m concerned about your property when bad people know that you’re not home. I hope you understand what I mean. Finally have a fun and memorable trip!!!!

[@youbetcha108]

Hi Linda and Stewart I thought that when you said shovel pruning you meant cutting the roots of a plant with a shovel bf planting it. I do that when I buy late season perennial root bound plants. I cut about three inches from the bottom with a shovel and then plant it. This breaks up the roots and allows the plant to fit a shallower hole. But what you call shovel Pruning is just removing a plant. This is not really pruning. But it has to be done and we all have to take out plants that die off or get too big or are too much work. That’s just how it is. Nice work out today! See you next time!

[@juneramirez8580]

I do the same as you do. I go out to do one project and see something else that needs attention and lose tract of what I wanted to do. Sometimes one project can't be finished untill I tackle something else first. Example. I wanted to sweep up my carport that has housed all my potted plants this summer. The birds have displaced the soil, along with my using the area as a potting shed. Got to one spider plant that had so much dead leaves I decided to deal with and clean up before I swept. Today I will continue sweeping!!!

[@kkcarricaburu6042]

FYI. I did use miracle grow also. I tried PW water soluble fertilizer this year in my pots, and to encourage new growth after I’ve pruned back perennials. Wonderful results.🌻

[@peggydove8756]

For me I would send it to plant heaven! ☺

[@toniahedrick141]

Oh,, I would LOVE LOVE some seeds from your garden.

[@patriciadorman382]

I would take it out and replace it with a topiary in that space.

[@glendamartin21]

Glad you removed the shrub. A Tid Bit Firelight hydrangea wound look great in that space. Grows only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. And added color from the summer months into late fall. My zone just changed from 7B to 8A. Love your videos. 💚👒🍷

[@LindaVater]

How did you find out about the change?

[@glendamartin21]

I found out about the change because I ordered tulips from Holland Bulb and a hydrangea from Proven Winners. I put in my zip code on both websites and 8a popped up as my zone.

[@karendaley1729]

What a good show today. I learned a lot. I will use your sand shaker idea.

[@lanabisson2675]

Linda, I look a fright when Im in the garden. The soil here is very reddish brown. my compost piles I dig in are black. My feet no matter the shoes, get super dirty, My clothes get covered in dirt. Im just a mess from head to toe. Then some sticker burrs seem to always find my clothes. I need to have stock in spray and wash and dawn for my garden laundry. lol

[@deborahr9237]

Yes I'd have taken they yew out - it looks so much better. I can appreciate the negative space you have created all over your front yard. I am not a minimalist by any means but it looks great. I only wish I could find those blue point junipers in my yard...! Wishing you happy & safe travels - this will be a memorable trip for you and your family. I can't wait to see what inspiration you bring back!! Cheers to that Singapore Sling at Raffles...have one for me...LOL 🍹🌍🪴🌻

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Good day to you and Stewart!

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Yes. That nearly dead shrub needed to go. Sad, but that's gardening in extreme weather. Front looks fantastic. Go on holiday & RELAX....

[@loriwilson5617]

I need to do so much work in my yard. Shortly after I met you at your book signing, I received a cancer diagnosis, so working in the yard has taken a back (waaay back) seat. I am hoping I feel like doing it this weekend.

[@LindaVater]

Lori, I am so so sorry. Thinking of you…please keep me updated. I hope the garden can help you recover, but it can be patient so don’t let it overwhelm you. 🙏

[@juneramirez8580]

Liri wishing you the best!

[@chelseajones4141]

Definitely move the yew to a shadier space to heal from that hot summer trauma! Good call! I thought 'shovel pruning' was an interesting term 😂 🤔 I hope you have SO MUCH FUN in Singapore!!!

[@ljgarcia3783]

I wish my hellebores to look as healthy looking as yours. Yours are so beatiful

[@dianetemple4243]

I'd take it out too. It seems a tad large for the area it's in plus evergreens rarely recover if they are that far gone. Thanks for a lovely walkabout!

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Safe travels

[@beverlyhughes552]

My yard guys hacked off all my Nandinas recently. When I first saw what they had done I gasped and wanted to cry. I spoke with the boss and told him to never ‘trim’ my bushes without checking with me first. The Nandinas were beautiful in color with marvelous berries. I can only pray they recover quickly!🙁

[@LindaVater]

😗🙏🙏

[@beverlyhughes552]

@@LindaVater 😊❤️

[@jdartdiva1]

From what I gather, they WILL come back! So sorry about those yard guys! I do my own yard and thank God I still can. At my previous home, my yard guys weedeatered so many things that I decided at my new home that I’d do it myself! Now, it’s just they way I like it!

[@patriciasanders-perez9215]

Love the negative space,

[@pattiwerthen6653]

Texas is getting those skeeters to. Lolnot one during those hot days.

[@lindamiklos4964]

Everything looks great!! Enjoy your travels, be safe.🙏

[@janaalexander5466]

That was a garden spider that almost got on your hand-- one of those yellow and black ones that make the huge webs! I gasped when I saw how close you were to putting your hand right on it 😅

[@danathomas9763]

I have only heard of ‘shovel pruning’ as a means of preparing a plant for future transplanting. It is done by digging down like you are going to remove the plant, but you leave the plant in place till later in the season when conditions for transplanting are better.

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Linda, I agree...wise decision to remove that yew. Looks good and the tulips will shine!!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

You just encourage me to plant tulips in our garden, thanks for a great video

[@jdartdiva1]

Zone 8b-I think I’m going to have to drive to your home for that Hellebore giveaway 🤗 I love them and wish you’d give us some growing TIPS about them!

[@laurahall9114]

Thanks for asking Stewart, I was getting ready to Google "shovel pruning". 😂

[@donnamullins2089]

Front yard is nice and tidy. I am waiting on a rain shower to sow my seeds. Tomorrow. yippee.

[@LindaVater]

Yes!

[@donnamullins2089]

@@LindaVater Started heavy sprinkle at 8pm. We will take anything in DFW,

[@bowler8]

I have jasmine and honeysuckle growing together on a trellis in the UK, totally neglected because I live in the US, just cut it back when I go to the UK every 3-4 years, never fails to thrive (a brit in the USA)

[@patriciasanders-perez9215]

Miraclegro now has an organic hose spray application water solvable. It comes in a black and yellow box.

[@LindaVater]

Really?!?!? Thank you for the heads up!!

[@juneramirez8580]

Personally I hate to kill any plant still showing some life. But in your case I think it was a good decision in taking that yew out. It is an improvement. I think shovel pruning refers to cutting roots of a plant to cause it to make new smaller roots so when it is transplanted it has a better chance to survive the transplanting. And I think it refers to small trees that are getting ready to be burlap to sell. I heard that many years ago but never heard it again.

[@gardenlife7]

I like your shorts today, Linda! And I have got the same shoes 😊 Cant wait to see the tulips. There is a mole 😟 in my garden so I have to plant my tulips in pots

[@summergirl15]

I too use Espoma Holly Tone but if you have Encore Azaleas, DO NOT FERTILIZE AFTER AUG 1st.

[@DeAnne9743]

You need a root slayer shovel!

[@rodneyfreeman4478]

I know you mentioned Foxglove, Columbine and Minoan Lace. What other seeds do you sow for your spring garden?

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Use your “Mosquito Bits” in the birdbath!!!!! We have bad mosquitos( along with other bugs) here in GA almost all yr!!!!

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Love walk abouts.

[@saundramoragne3431]

I have to shovel prune my agapanthus…so much rain they are mush!!😕. Zone 9

[@carolyost6733]

Love your outfit. You look so cute. I have 3 pt Junipers to dig up. Safe travels to your sons wedding. Whenever you leave. I think it looks better thay you dug out the evergreen.

[@debragarrard5859]

Your garden looks amazing 👏

[@joacker1659]

My Encore Azaleas are blooming now!

[@cheryl9162]

I like the space…😎

[@cheryl9162]

Take it out! I’m sick of everything that reminds me of this brutal summer that we’ve been through 😎

[@nellyvazquez7774]

I love to walkabout with you in your beautiful garden.

[@sarahmarti141]

We have to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Things did get burnt in the horrible heat but that doesn’t mean it’s permanent. I would prune off the dead stuff and wait to see if you enjoy the plants come spring and it might be worth leaving them there.

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Enjoy this walk about. Enjoy Singapore and your sons wedding.

[@lindalee8040]

ition as written by Terry: A term with two definitions - one more drastic than the other. The first definition - involves burying a sharp, flat shovel to its blade depth in a circle around a plant, typically just beyond the drip line. This action severs the roots and suckers that extend beyond the pruned circle, and may encourage more top growth. Suckers (if true to parent) may be dug up and transplanted elsewhere.) Such pruning on an annual basis can help keep vigorously spreading plants in check. The second definition is a tongue-in-cheek euphemism for digging up and discarding a plant that is not performing as expected, or is diseased. Many gardeners can't bring themselves to discard a growing plant, even if it isn't performing up to par. But at some point, most gardeners are faced with the tough choice - especially when space is at a premium, and a new variety or plant is desired in the spot occupied by a less-desirable plant or shrub.

[@LindaVater]

🙏🙏🙏😗

[@oneimaginarygirl5]

Linda, what are those pretty blue flowers in your windowbox on the front porch?

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

Plumbago.

[@oneimaginarygirl5]

@@pinkfrangipani5131 thank you! 😊

[@cheryl9162]

How long does it take to plant 100 bulbs?

[@pamelarichards6482]

Can you do this type of seed sowing with echinacea? Learning so much from you Linda!

[@LindaVater]

Yes!

[@karie3]

I wish creeping phlox would bloom again in the Fall. I ended up removing my largest drift of creeping phlox because it had so many weeds in it. I would have to weed it all season to make it look OK and it was just too much work. Did you say your next garden?? Are you moving?

[@1littleway]

I would definitely remove that yew!

[@brendaadkins5556]

Hi Linda, in your outfit of the day segment was the Topiary in a pot also buried in the soil?

[@LindaVater]

No:)

[@ashleybarnoski6986]

U have MoJo going ,still have great yard!

[@Chager03]

After spreading the seeds, do you water often? New to gardening & would love to be successful in it!

[@jordanyeager9220]

That was a spider 🕸️!!

[@joannschultz3679]

Will you plant the tulips nefote you scatter the seeds?

[@LindaVater]

After

[@jrpacer6355]

Yellow jackets have been bad where 8 live

[@marklevine57]

Do you still broil your bulbs? How does it affect the growth? ?

[@LindaVater]

?

[@mayshirazi8564]

You should carve Stewart's name on that rock. 😂😂

[@nancynoascono747]

Do you have any other evergreens in your front yard besides your boxwoods?

[@LindaVater]

Yes. Yews, holly, some azalea…

[@terirachelsims8928]

What is the blue-blooming plant by your golden coleus? It looks like blue plumbago?

[@LindaVater]

It is

[@terirachelsims8928]

@@LindaVater Thanks! That gives me an idea to use some in planter boxes, etc. where it may spill over, instead of being an upright plant.

[@connie9]

Shovel prune is correct terminology. That plant came out way to easy. Since roots weren't more substantial the plant obviously wasn't healthy.

[@LindaVater]

I agree!

[@sandyphillips3254]

Where did you get your hat

[@LindaVater]

Dillards

[@grammysharon66]

Absolutely, remove that poor shrub. 🤪

[@dawndillon7043]

I have hollyhocks seeds. Do you sew them in the fall or spring?

[@loriwilson5617]

My mama sowed them in the spring. We are in Oklahoma.

[@dawndillon7043]

Thanks. I live in Colorado.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

I have lots of hollyhocks and I sow them now. They take awhile to germinate.

[@evalindell2757]

I would do like you and take it out. Maybe I then would clipp it down and put in a pot so it could try to recover.

[@julesdavis1845]

It’s growing in “Pride of Place”. So remove it and plant something that’s good garden fit and is a bit more unique and pops.

[@bettygotschall4504]

Try to prune and save.

[@barbarasidel9012]

Take it out!

[@georgiacinq-mars1899]

We are not going to talk about the spider?

[@deborahbacate9596]

That’s what I was going to say too! Creepy 😂

[@LindaVater]

Lol! No as I didn’t even see it! My early 🎃 treat for you! 🕷

[@annbergquist4253]

I thought "root pruning" was the process of cutting back long roots to encourage a tree/shrub to form roots closer to the trunk for health reasons. Isn't it also a process used in bonsai to keep a plant compact and small.

[@loriwilson5617]

It is, but you can do it with most other plants, shrubs, etc. I do it every time when I divide plants.

[@AmericanaGardens]

Check out my August garden tour on my page!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Root pruning is what you mean, but it looks like you’re just removing the plant