Great Garden Questions at the Grand Canyon of the East - Moving Plants, UV Index, Redbuds

Great Garden Questions at the Grand Canyon of the East - Moving Plants, UV Index, Redbuds - In this video we go to Letchworth Park in New York and answer questions about gardening that were asked in last week's garden question and answer video
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[@marybeth4002]

Nobody in this community would EVER get frustrated with you for possibly not knowing an answer to a question. We're here because we respect you and Stephany and appreciate your honesty and your vast knowledge and experience. Love these travel videos - the background scenery is beautiful and makes me feel like I'm on vacation too. Great camera work, Stephany.

[@josephhollandsworth1255]

Completely agree!

[@bonniemiller9197]

Since 1967 I have lived 10 min from an entrance to Letchworth State Park. You were so fortunate to stumble onto a gem in our Wyoming County where we officially have more cows than people. In the fall the deer herds number in the 100's and the fall colors take your breath away. We are almost 8 hrs away from NYC and happy for it. Thank you for showcasing our natural wonder and a home of the Seneca Indians.

[@seandelevan]

“Whoa..is this in Central Park?”😂 is something I heard frequently when showing pictures of places like this in NY STATE to people from around the country. “Um no…”

[@bonniemiller9197]

@@seandelevan No, Wyoming County is south of Buffalo and Rochester. We are usually referred to as Western NY. We are a beautiful agricultural county with much to offer. Also about 90 minutes to Niagara Falls.

[@seandelevan]

@@bonniemiller9197 um…I know…I was being sarcastic. I grew up in Chautauqua County. When I moved to Virginia 20 years ago I discovered many people had no idea NY was even a state…just a city. “Is this in Central Park?” is a comment I once heard showing someone a picture of Chautauqua county. Sorry for the confusion.

[@bonniemiller9197]

@@seandelevan Don't be sorry, I am so happy to hear this was a sassy comment!!! As you know, so many people think the only thing that exists in NYS is NYC. So, neighbor, have a great day and enjoy the fall color coming our way, it will be beautiful. No need to travel to New England, just walk out your door.

[@tarawatterson4188]

Destination and walking tour Q&A - what a delight!

[@loriledner6528]

Q and A Sundays with a cup of morning coffee. My favorite !! Thank you Jim and Stephanie !!🌳

[@cece_marie]

Beautiful setting for this week's Q&A! Great camera work by Steph as usual 🤩

[@HoustonKeith72]

My new Sunday tradition is coffee with Jim and Steph Q and A. Love it. I loved the scenery in this vid! Down here in Texas we don't tend to think of NY state as having that kind of landscape. Just goes to show how many beautiful places there are all over this country. You're so fortunate to get to see it!

[@seandelevan]

Yeah most of the state look like this. I would still live there if it weren’t for the absolutely brutal winters.

[@ginamansfield4376]

Such a BEAUTIFUL creation God has given us to enjoy! Thank you for taking us along on your journey and showing us the beauty!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Jim and Stephany ! Especially like the backdrops you were showing in this video. I LOVE to travel and see new things visit new areas but I’m getting to the point in my life that it’s just not possible and I love seeing where you’re going through your videos! Thank you again. 🌺💚🙃

[@DeesYard]

I grew up not too far from this park. We would go there for school field trips. Western New York is a beautiful place that most have zero idea about. Happy y'all got to experience its beauty and share it with your viewers!! Such a fun trip you are on!!!

[@chriscoogan2736]

Was there in October 2000. Went all over visiting friends and places. Louisiana boy leaf peeping in NY. Quite a sight!

[@daiseegray9110]

I love how the two of you work together! This was a great Q& A! 🌼🐝

[@Matthew-ec6vk]

What an awesome Sunday Q&A! Thanks for sharing the beautiful views!

[@jilladcock5648]

Just an hour from me and we are frequent visitors. Gorgeous park, one of many in NYS. Welcome Jim and Steph!

[@PrettyLittleGarden2930]

Oh my! Knew right where you were when you said “ Grand Canyon of the East”… one of my favorite places!! Enjoy!!

[@karenchisholm623]

I’ve really enjoyed your traveling videos. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

[@JennJenn9]

So fun & beautiful 😊 Thank you for taking us along!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

What a gorgeous location - perfect place for a Q&A. Thanks for all the beautiful backdrops today.

[@BloomCatBloom]

Love the dedicated videos for specific plants - I have referenced them many times when deciding on a plant! Glad there will be more to come.

[@erincolleen7436]

Thanks Jim and Stephany. Safe travels!

[@terrivance8750]

Jim, Steph, Stunning location!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you! 😊

[@Anirras-got-a-bergenia]

I love seeing you two getting to enjoy great outdoor locations while you work!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Best Q and A on a Sunday! Thanks Jim

[@paulacothren3591]

"The night belongs to the night." Well said!! I stopped lighting the house and garden at night to benefit the migrating birds, but you've added several more reasons to let the night be night.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Good morning!😊 that park is so pretty.😊

[@jordanyeager9220]

Hell yes, my lighting question was the last for this segment! ❤ so awesome

[@bonniejackson7476]

Thanks again for taking us on your travels. What a wonderful park. 😊

[@sherriianiro747]

Beware of new varieties of Rose of Sharon. Not only did they not bloom as well (my old ones bloom even in shade and were literally covered with pollinators and were never invasive) but not one pollinator. Called the company and they said they are only moderately for pollinators if at all even though the tag said otherwise. I looked it up and found the newer varieties do not live as long as the older ones do either. Thanks Jim for the beautiful location!

[@missjenniferd1]

Yeah, I'm in z7a near Knoxville TN and I have some old school rose of sharon, don't reseed at all, althougg i have mine heavily mulched so that might be why they don't reseed. These are always covered in bumblebees and they sleep inside the flowers. Laterm I found some double flowering ones, and they're ruffley and I NEVER see pollinatorson them. So disappointing. I propagated a bunch of them (cuttings), and i hate them and have decided to propagate a bunch of the originals because they bloom so long and grow great, and i never have any problems with them at all.

[@mt2766]

This was a fun Q&A format! Looking fwd to more Q&A on the road. 👍

[@nati6910]

Thank you for sharing - this encourages me to leave it and see what happens in the spring! I love the shape and colors of the leaves!

[@MrsHobbyMonster]

Thanks for answering my smoke tree question. I'm excited to see it thrive next year!

[@jennifergreene8891]

Good morning Jim and Stephanie. What a beautiful background setting 😍 Thank you for taking us along, I am so enjoying your travels to places I will never see in person. It means a lot to me. Thank you and continue to enjoy all the beauty. 💜🙏💜

[@JM-lo8xu]

Good morning!

[@kso808]

The rock formations behind you remind me of Niagara Falls, Canada, where I visited recently.

[@sheila1961]

What a great video! Your photography of the views is spectacular. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@sherrybrown4340]

Steph! Great to see you!😊

[@marionallen2222]

Oh wow that’s so pretty!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@debbiek1699]

That park is gorgeous 🤩

[@karenpentz4160]

Gorgeous scenery. Will have to add this to my bucket list.

[@lulubell711]

Thank you so much for answering my question

[@CynLynRin]

Park tour! Thanks for the amazing views.

[@rebeccaralston2904]

Thats a gorgeous canyon, its now on my list to see. Thanks

[@hilltopbrenda]

I love Letchworth!!!

[@elizabethupchurch5295]

Enjoy your travels! Thanks for sharing the wonderful places you've been!

[@lorraineclark7455]

Spectacular location. Love your road trip!

[@kaychaney6102]

What a beautiful place!

[@ordiekelleher2641]

My dog loves sun she rolls in sun these days.😊

[@LisatheDIYChick]

That park is beautiful!

[@ElizabethPrytherch]

I forgot to say about getting rid of the forsythia that I have clay soil. I’m in Chapel Hill, NC. The hedge has been there many years.

[@ginaosnes7129]

Wow... I live in beautiful Washington State. But would so love to go there. I really enjoyed today video .

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Love Letchworth and their restaurant is awesome stayed in Angelica and visited Houghton college. Great part of New York

[@katiekane5247]

Just a beautiful park! Incredible vistas! I've been told by the native plant people in Georgia that there IS a native Autumn Clematis that's better behaved and is distinguished by smooth leaf margins. Nothing like the fragrance and the seed heads. There's a weeping Forest Pansy Redbud planted in one of our parks that's just stunning. The planting plaque says it's 15 years old, in pretty much full sun and not irrigated. It's only 5' tall but covers 15' of ground. I've seen too many of the chartreuse ones break halfway up the trunk. Losing a beautiful tree is heartbreaking! Thanks for answering my Hypericum question! I'm looking at my blue Lobelia blooming, the deer ate only one stem and it's setting out side buds. The rainstorm we got brought one of the tallest red Lobelia stems over but I can't recommend Lobelia enough for the SE. I'm always stoked to see more natives being grown and used. Can't wait for my swamp sunflowers to start to open, truly stunning and require no care. Funny, the deer take only a few bites on them too. They don't touch the Thoroughwort, they're 6' tall at the edges of the ditch, growing in the gravely mix from the dirt road. Something eats on the leaves a bit but I never see what it is. Beautiful filler blooms for cut flowers, so delicate. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!

[@missjenniferd1]

Do the swamp sunflowers make sunflower seeds that the birds will eat? I love sunflowers but something kept eating them, deer, rabbits, or squirrels, so I can't grow them, but I'd love to grow something that gets left alone that the birds could eat the seeds.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Live In western colorado!😊

[@kathyrichards4469]

Beautiful scenery!

[@valeriesweet-cv7di]

So, funny, I was in that exact spot last week!

[@ordiekelleher2641]

I can't wait to see Seattle!😊

[@johnfleming6866]

The Canadian Hemlocks in the northeast have been decimated by an insect called woolly adelgid. The insect was blown in by hurricane Gloria way back in 1985 and has progressed north and west. The process started initially in eastern CT a few years after Gloria.

[@sflesner7195]

How and who selects the perennial of the year? How does the process go for this selection? I enjoy all your videos and the Q&As. Thanks for sharing your gardening advice.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks.

[@trishferrer8209]

I love the sound of that waterfall. 💦💦💦

[@tomsmith9089]

Thanks, as always, for the great info... Love sharing your trip to the Northest!! Great to see the other parts of the country though a 'Hort' view. Can you tell us the best Time to move a Nandina Obsession in Greensboro, NC ? It has some new growth right now (August 31). Thanks!

[@mypreciousgarden]

Hi ! Thanks for what you said about night lighting, I feel that this message isn't told enough on the internet yet. Lots of wild life need their night/dark hours. I'd be higly interested in a video about rejuvenation pruning. Sorry I didn't really understand your method to create a multiple trunks tree, I feel like this could be an entire "how to"video :)

[@ordiekelleher2641]

We have had so much rain. So just watered yesterday.

[@dylan8285]

Rose of Sharon here in MI do seed but never go very far from the mother plant. Then there very slow at establishing from seed so other things tend to smother them

[@thomasnoble1816]

Upstate NY is wonderful- this time of year! My question has to do with a bed of wild strawberries that we planted as a ground cover. In other places in the yard this has been successful- but in one very visible part the plugs have done nothing after being in the ground over a year. How long would you recommend giving them before moving on to Plan B?

[@myredrose45]

Can you do a video on fig trees, like the chicago hardy variety? Thanks Jim.

[@karinhamann5019]

Thank you for the recommendation to visit the state park. Living in Maryland, it would be a fun little trip which I definitely will plan on.

[@nati6910]

Beautiful scenery - question regarding your redbud segment - I have a Redbud - Flamethrower whose trunk broke off at mid level during a recent storm it was supported with trunk straps - the break was just above the strap. My heart is broken as it was approx 12 ft tall! Do I dig it up and get rid of it or is there any way I can make use of it as a bush - the foliage on this tree is beautiful as you know I live in Charlotte NC Zone 8 Thank you!

[@thefitzs]

Not Jim, but we had a similar situation with our Rising Sun redbud. We left it and this year it exploded with new limbs. It's basically a hedge. It's the most unusual thing you've ever seen but very cool! No one else has anything like it, I'm pretty sure 😂

[@ibizablonde]

Hi Jim, I’ve learned sooooooo much from you. Much appreciation you and Steph for sharing your knowledge I gave a question and a thought. Question: I’ve have Slender Silhouette Sweetgums and I’m adding more to create a hedge. The ones I just purchased have different width descriptions than The previous ones which stated 3-5’. The new ones are stating 5-10’. What are your thoughts? Am I going to end up mixmatched? Thought: would you consider at the beginning and end of every Q&A segment, teach us a horticultural word/term used so we can learn the meaning. It could as simple as “foundation plant” to as complicated as “Latin” Example, I didn’t know the word ornamental plant when I first started watching. I know this might seem obvious to most but alot of times I don’t know what words mean. I know I can look it up but it helps to hear the definition and used in context and also, we all learn differently So hearing it Jims mouth is a plus! We essentially need a gardening dummies and smarties. Thanks a million!

[@pas100657]

Jim I was able to grow Crepe Myrtle ‘Lipan’ and Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’ successfully in what was then zone 6B Northern New Jersey 20 years ago.

[@johnbailey5133]

We are planning on being out of town the second week of May (zone 8a). I’m hoping to start seeds earlier next year. Our first frost date is 4/15, a friend offered to water them for us. This year I was not successful with them. Can you go over taking care of the seedlings after they are strong enough to thin them out. Especially any fertilizing of them before hardening them off. Mine never got full enough/strong enough to put out!

[@charissacoburn9303]

I was so excited to see you at Letchworth! My family is originally from there (now in NC south of Raleigh) and it is a magical place. Question: I planted 3 encore azaleas this spring 2 are doing well but one hasn’t grown at all and has stems that just break off. Still green leaves though. Out of the 3 it gets the most sun. How can I help it?

[@rachelsgarden]

Beautiful place, love the waterfall sounds in the background! I want to move a hot lips salvia. It’s too big for the space (5x5). I’ve never moved a woody salvia before and imagine this one has an extensive root system. Any tips?

[@atlantagardener1]

I’ve listened well as you’ve talked about the problems with red maples. Are there other varieties of maple that would be suitable for the home landscape in zone 8a? Or should I just stick with Japanese maples? Thanks for these videos. I learn so much!

[@marybethgardener111]

I got rid of my rose of sharon (old variety) in Massachusetts b/c it just throws seeds everywhere and was so tired of pulling the seedlings.

[@joannasokolowskaart]

My question for this time - 🌺 we had a drought here in Raleigh in June and then lots of rain and flooding in August- lots of my plants especially rhododendrons and azaleas and young conifers are struggling and gone completely brown . How do we know it the plant is dead and there are no chances of recovering? There is no sign of fresh green leaves at them .

[@icebatman33]

Love this format! Question: I have a Crape Myrtle that I removed three large dead stems, and have staked new stems. Will the exposed bases of the old stems cause the roots to rot? Thank you! Zone 8A SW Atlanta.

[@brokenarrow2835]

When can I move Blackberry bushes. I have a lot of them that I need to relocate.

[@angelapolly1]

Question: Zone 8a Davidson, NC I just planted a Fragrant Tea Olive that I’ve had for several months in a container waiting on wood chips to break down. I just planted it today and love where it is! Then I read it’s not hardy zones 1-7. I looked in the farmers almanac and our first freeze will be ~10/30/24. My question is… knowing I’m in a marginal zone, when I cover for cold nights, am I just supposed to cover with a sheet around the trunk over the roots like a Christmas tree skirt or do i cover over the whole entire shrub like a kid wearing a ghost costume for Halloween? Thank you!!

[@thefitzs]

Hi Jim! I have a Chinese Snowball Viburnum that had maybe 3 blooms in Spring, but absolutely exploded with blooms in August. Is that weird? Thanks for all you do, Jim.

[@thefitzs]

Sorry, I'm zone 8A - west/central NC (Randolph co)

[@josephhollandsworth1255]

Here's a question for you, Jim. I'm in Virginia, 7a. I have a japanese maple in a container for the last year and it has put on a lot of vertical growth (the leader grew about 3 feet!), which makes me want to plant it in the ground. I'm wondering if it's ok to do this now during fall? I hope to remove all of the root ball and soil from the container... being careful not to disturb the root growth from the last year.

[@mistylambert49]

I am looking for suggestion to cleaning chartreuse evergreen plant leaves underneath oaks that have dropped honeydew. To add a little more, I am in Cary and my neighbors trees drop lots of honeydew, a lot last year. It lands on things like hostas which just look good again the next year but I also have it on Florida sunshine illicium that keeps holding on to those leaves from last year that look awful. The new ones look better but this seems to happen every other year. Am I stuck always looking at a sooty layer on this plant?

[@Jgturn11]

Q: Zone 6a KC, I have a Kousa dogwood (6' tall) that always has leaf scalding in late summer due to afternoon full sun and in general struggles. Could you recommend a replacement ornamental tree for a full sun / evening sun location. Thanks in advance! Love the travel videos.

[@DebbieGautney]

I live in 8a east central Al. When is the best time to move a camellia? Beautiful park. Enjoy your trip.

[@mileslwalk]

Does mulching containers benefit the plants/potting soil in the same way mulching in ground soil does?

[@TammyGowdy]

I’ve been looking for a Forest Pansy redbud to no avail. Would it be best to buy from a grower?

[@wendyh3297]

I should know this but I really need clarification. I found timberlane hardwood mulch at Lowe's and bought it because it was so beautifully Rich looking . It is so broken down that it doesn't contain any pieces of wood at all. It looks more like soil so I am thinking of it as compost as well as mulch. Would that be correct I really would appreciate your input Jim.

[@neilrankin4133]

Linville Gorge is the Grand Canyon of the East.

[@wendyh3297]

Weaverville again. I have a young sambucus lemony lace which has three main stems and only foliage on the top. Looking it up, everybody talks about it getting verticulum wilt and I'm concerned that that's what's causing the naked branches. I love the foliage which is why I bought it but I'm concerned about its lack of foliage along the branches. It does have new leaves at the end of every branch but I'm concerned about the lack of leaves along those branches. And it's in a very small garden where I was hoping it was going to be a standout. What is your advice about this? Thank you Jim

[@isabelletalpain-long9102]

I need to transplant a red twig dodwood that has grown too large for the space it is in. I plan on root pruning it this month. lt was planted 4-5 years ago. Question: should i prune it before moving it and should i move it this fall or in late winter? Zone 7b, northern VA. Thanks!

[@johnaiken7233]

I collect rainwater. None of my barrels are in direct sunlight but I still get some algae growth. I’m not drinking this water. I’ve read mixed opinions on if this is safe for plants. Is it safe for vegetables or should I only use it for non-eatable flowers?

[@walkaboutjesusradio]

I have a question: I am trying to build a mist tent. I built it by your design. I have a Galcon clock and valve. I can’t seem to get the clock to work if I turn it on manually the misters work I have no idea why the timer isn’t working. I can’t seem to find any customer service with the company. If you have any ideas it would be helpful. If not I understand I appreciate it anyway. We love the channel.

[@p.hightower5383]

Hello Jim And Stephanie. I have a Rose Creek abelia that has been in the ground almost two years in full, N. FL 9a/b, sun. This year (summer) the new growth is weeping to the ground and only a few limbs are growing upward. Is this just the habit this particular plant will continue or can I cut it back and reset the growth so it more upright or meatball like? Thank you!

[@sbedwell]

Jim , just learning that my sun section of the garden in summer is also the shady and wetter part of the garden in the winter. How does that affect transplanting herbaceous perennials in the fall. September and October zone 7 b SE Missouri

[@angelapolly1]

One more question: Leaves are falling a little. i want to do like you suggested and move them to the garden beds… do i just put them in there or do i have to shred them up a little first? Thanks

[@alisapugh1474]

I have two river birch trees that look to be pretty old. I’d guess that they are around 40’ tall. We have not had rain here (Zone 8A) in 31 days. They have dropped all of their leaves already. I assume it is related to drought. I am hoping they are strong enough to survive but would like your opinion. Would it help at all if I watered them a few times a week or would it take so much water that it is not feasible?

[@frandavis8687]

Crazy question: I planted a Kay Parris magnolia about 15 years ago. I planted it in a beginning terrace garden and it outgrew the space, so I had to cut it down to the ground. Trunk was about 10" in diameter. For the last 4 years it has stump sprouted and I have allowed the beautiful foliage to stay until spring when I cut them all back to the stump again. Every year the sprouts were less vigorous. I am hopeful I can move it now that it has diminished in vigor. If I can root prune it effectively now, will it survive a move? I don't want to do all the work if it is hopeless.

[@garyschoolcraft4797]

How do you dial in the soil ph to get purple blooms on hydrangeas? Also is Michael Dirr’s book on Hydrangeas for the American Garden worth buying? It’s expensive.

[@joec6747]

Question- I’m in zone 7b. if I have a conifer (weeping eastern white pine) that’s native to my region, do I have to worry about soil related diseases if it’s native? How about moisture related fungal diseases from mulch because my summers are hot and humid?

[@dbueter]

What are some good plants or ground covers to underplant a Sasanqua Camellia (Yumi) in part sun zone 7b/8a Cary, N.C.?

[@carolwestbrook5388]

Just curious. Do the dogs stay in the RV when they can't go with you on hikes?