How I Prune Hydrangeas & Hellebores! 🌸✂️🌿 // Garden Answer

[@JoshuasGarden]

The best thing I love about watching garden answer videos as they always make me feel better. I honestly was not having a great morning so I decided to watch a garden answer video, and I feel so much better! It's like therapy 😅

[@andrewf6625]

Amen 🙏

[@onelove6177]

Same ❤

[@vickyoakes4584]

Same here,cheers me up!

[@cindygibbons4727]

Hope you are better. Take care. 😊

[@JoshuasGarden]

@Maria CANCER just keep at it and your work will pay off!

[@vickieyoung7122]

Russell is Garden Answers Mascot..such a fab cat !

[@vjohnson2400]

Mr Russell is a cat with attitude and just loves a little of the camera action, WTG Russell just love your cameo appearances.

[@wandabrown508]

@Maria CANCER love & prayers.

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Agreed!!!

[@MGCMG980]

Yes! 🐈💙 We love him. He always wants to be Nr. 1 in Lauras life! Very persistent cat! 😂

[@annenorthup348]

Great to see regular garden maintenance. I know you’ve done all these things before but it’s easier to see without searching through a lot of previous videos. And it reminds me what I need to do now.

[@pomme800]

I like how Russell comes in to give his 2 cents worth ...you listen to mom!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🌷 I am glad that you do these Spring videos. They are a refresher for me! 🙂✂️🌸💚

[@Winnie-Kay]

I pruned my Hellebore "properly" for the first time back in January. As soon as I saw the tiny little buds peeking through, I cut out every leaf stem. I'd not done that before because in 7b mine doesn't get brown and crunchy, so I only ever cut out what looked old and tired. Within a week, maybe two, there was a bouquet of flowers coming up from the ground. And it was beautiful. ❤ The new leaves are filling in and it all looks so fresh. Thank you, Laura 😊

[@saraw8503]

Same here is 8a. I also cut back this year.

[@Winnie-Kay]

@@saraw8503 👍😊

[@graylagran7443]

I’m in 7b as well, and might take a peek if any leaves look tired.

[@jillcooper2337]

Thanks for saying this - mine are in full bloom now and I wasn't sure when to prune them because they seem to keep the flowers most of the year.. Guess I'll wait until next year but at least now I know when LOL

[@Winnie-Kay]

@@jillcooper2337 Mine hold onto their blooms, as well.

[@kristibost5723]

I enjoy every time!!! I love how Russell follows you around like a puppy.. you should have an out take video just of Russell. The Russell hour 🤭 Enjoy your day ♥️

[@youbetcha108]

How nice! Laura and Russell getting their vitamin D together! ❤️🐈🥰🤗

[@nicolecalhoun7670]

Omg you are such a hard worker! I feel like I spend hours in my yard and never get anywhere! Haha you are so organized and get your goals done!!! Love love love!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@be_you2023]

Hi Laura, hopefully Spring will continue to give you days to plant more containers into the landscape and soak up the Spring showers. Looking forward to seeing how your garden evolves and flourishes in 2023.

[@celineyjelliebeany]

I love starting the day with Laura and Russell.

[@AndyLux123]

Hi Laura, I must say that you definitely look more relaxed this year, enjoying the slow spring. Hope it last a little longer for you ;)

[@traciesoliday2746]

Wow Laura! You attacked your garden like a beast!! What an amazing amount of work you accomplished. Everything looks so ready for the season to pop 🏆

[@hulagirl3]

Good morning! I LOVE seeing your Hartley!!! Can’t help smiling each time I see it. Dreams DO come true! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Yrutnec1]

What JOY it is to get ready for Spring!

[@marywendt9567]

You are the Energizer bunny. I am 62 and wish I had that energy! Looks woderful!

[@carolfisch9750]

I love your stacked stone. What a terrific change. You and Aaron have artist perspectives and create such wonderful pieces.

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day 🥰

[@InkByt3]

you too!

[@dolliemaesone]

Russell he’s never in the way ,he’s the star 💫

[@nancyschwartz5665]

I am really enjoying seeing these "old friends" from your garden. There are so many wonderful new "friends" but I found myself feeling nostalgic for this part of your garden.

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura! Enjoyed the clean-up this morning. Hugs from N.C. ❤️

[@kacky1100]

Love that orange and white striped Catabore that you have in this location

[@karenwestby-gibson758]

Spring and flowers are coming so soon. It’s always do exciting.

[@leeannekilgore9477]

You bring me so much joy and inspiration. You’ve given me a love for gardening.

[@caroleeeey]

So great to see you out in the garden……in the sunshine 😊

[@MyBackyardScience]

The helebors clean up so nicely! 😊

[@evalindell2757]

We are having a weird, wet cold spring here in Sweden too! Well up noth of us snow of course, but here in the very south we usually have like typical English (inland) weather. Loove what the two of you do! Soo inspiring even for us here! I tell everyone I meet of you wonderful channel! Lots of love from Sweden to the both of you❤

[@kierstin1989]

I have two vanilla strawberry hydrangea standards that I bought last year. They really flop a lot in our heavy rains here in Northwest Arkansas (also a 6b, but much more humid). I have followed your advice and cut them back quite a bit. I really hope they will get stronger this year. You introduced me to panicle hydrangeas several years ago, starting with the firelight tidbit. It does amazingly every year, even though it feels so brutal when I cut it back! I know you worry about repeating videos, but it is really helpful to see this several years in a row. Keep doing what you're doing! 🤩🌸👍🏻

[@tambij]

🌺 one thing that I think helps a lot with my Hydrangeas is not cutting them back at all, or not as much. I have noticed that when I leave the old stem’s/ bark it’s kinda like a natural “tomato cage”. Leaving the old growth helps to hold up the large Blumes. It is hard not to cut them back in the spring because they don’t look nice at all. But I think it’s really given me a fuller beautiful Hydrangea. I don’t have to worry about the flowers lying on the wet ground after rain or watering. I don’t have to worry about all the bugs 🐜 crawling around on them because they are to heavy and touching the soil either. I hope this is helpful to you! :) Happy Gardening!! 🌼 🌱 🌺 🌿 🐝 🦋

[@carlas872]

Always love seeing you clean up. Gets me motivated even though Northeast Ohio has been chilly and wet too. Russel sure loves his momma.

[@joyhamilton4248]

I think I am living my best hellebore life here in NC. We have two different beautiful pink hellebores but sadly don’t know their varieties. But they gave us dozens and dozens of babies!!! I dug some up and potted them up and they are doing great! I didn’t know they reseeded 😮 we have a ton of deer so these are a blessing 😊

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️ How satisfying was that?! I haven’t started my cleanup yet due to temps still in the 30’s at night however,I did get to plant my jugs that I winter sowed with Tulips, Daffodils 🌼 and Alliums 🙌🏻 Everything is looking so good! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@conniesanrn2730]

I've never heard of winter sowing bulbs? Why don't you just put then in pots or in the ground?

[@juliafiore120]

@@conniesanrn2730 Hello, I do. I put them is old pots from previously purchased plants however, I have to winter them over in my garage or the pesky squirrels 🐿️ will dig them up! Little punks! I’ve watched Laura do it so I figured it must work and, it sure does! This is my second year with 💯 success.

[@tambij]

Your property is Stunning 🌺. So Beautiful!! I Love watching & learning from your channel. My favorite flower is a Hydrangea, but I have trouble with them. I live in Utah zone 6. The front of my home faces North and I planted 3 Hydrangeas in my front yard 2 years in a row. They died each time I planted them. The past 3 years I planted “Proven Winners Hydrangeas” in my backyard. They got about 3 hours of morning sun afternoon shade and 2-3 hours of evening sun. I planted 3 and 2 survived. The next spring I replaced the one that died, it did ok last year. Now 2023 I only have one that survived. 😞 I’m so sad. Do you have any tips that might help??? Thank you for all of your beautiful videos and Amazing Information. 🦋🌺 🌱 🌞 🌿

[@alliepopoff325]

It's giving me so much life to see your garden come into spring! I'm about 2 weeks behind your season where I am, so it makes me excited to know what's right around the bend for me!

[@janettelstevenson]

I'm in 9b....even though my hellebores are green....they are long and I am just not sure how to trim....? Any advice??

[@sabrinacopas1636]

Very satisfying to watch everything as you tidy them up, and of course Russell. 🧡

[@ndrake6782]

One of my favorite things to do is spring clean up. It’s so satisfying and the anticipation of a new growing season is exciting.

[@sherrygardensallaround6486]

Thank you so much, Laura for the wonderful garden motivation video. Fantastic job of Spring cleanup with Russell's assistance. The gardens are happy now. 🥰😻

[@SnowFalling123]

So happy to see you start the spring garden cleanup! Gives me hope that winter may actually finally end soon. There’s something so lovely about a freshly cleaned garden that’s ready for spring/summer!

[@maureengee364]

Great video I remember that corner when you planted those hydrangeas. The struggle they had coming to you. They look amazing and so robust. I wish Hellebores were perennials here. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@alicecaressimo1309]

Hi Laura! You are so relaxed in your garden. That's my happy place. Can't wait for the spring weather! I need to get out of trim my Hydrangeas. Have a wonderful day! Happy gardening. 💮🥀🌻🌻🌞

[@LindaDochod]

Love your videos, too soon here in MI yet but I do see some of my plants waking up. Your energy is so contagious. I too have some barn cats that are just like your Russell. They follow me everywhere and spend time with me in the garden. So do my chickens! Can't wait for your planting bonanzas that will be coming soon!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸 We are already having 90° days and Air-conditioning 🌞 Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾 👍 💗 ❤Peggy❤

[@wynorawishum5860]

You got a lot done in this video. Great reminder for the cleanup/pruning that needs to done. Can't wait to see your garden this Spring.

[@lindyschulze4868]

Always great getting a refresh on tasks to do in the spring. I'm in zone 5b and about a month behind you.

[@silencedflower8441]

I went out early, about a month ago, with two -three foot of snow still 😜, and pruned my huge strawberry vanilla panicle hydrangeas. I did it a little earlier than last year., but I had such success after pruning them late winter last year that I couldn’t resist getting out there and cleaning it up, getting it ready for a bountiful year.🤞🏻 Hopefully I didn’t go at it too early. 😬

[@AdrianHarper-tz1rs]

Wah, keren banget cara kamu memangkas hydrangea dan hellebores! Pertahankan keindahan tamanmu! 💚✂🌺

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Makes me want to get out and start cleaning out the beds. Snowed yesterday and will be cold and rainy all week. I am so ready for spring.

[@vbee3571]

The gardener’s version of Spring Cleaning. So satisfying!

[@pamelacallaway3922]

Thanks for the refresher course on pruning. I’ll be getting my garden pruning started very soon. My yard gets very wet, so it impedes my work plan a bit. It’s so exciting to see new budding and growth. I have to watch what my visitors are up to (squirrels, rabbits, and deer) 😊

[@terresiagregg9326]

Good morning Laura have fun pruning n thanks so much for the videos love watching you

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Terrific instruction on pruning and the blooms on the hellebores are so pretty too.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Looks so fresh and tidy, Russell loves his mama😂

[@debrascott8775]

It is insane how far behind you all are with this cold and wet spring. Mother Nature, you just never know!

[@8Gammie]

Love seeing Russell hanging around you while you work. So sweet. Great video, thank you. love,hugs,prayers

[@amandajpuryer8286]

Oh wow!! I'm in North Wales and I've been enjoying an incredible daffodil display while yours is barely started!!😮 I'll enjoy mine while it lasts (and hopefully a beautiful tulip displey), and when mine is all over, I can continue to your beautiful garden. ❤

[@glennnanod3160]

Just Love these Pruning videos, so utterly Satisfying. The Transformation is always worth the effort. Russell is an additional treat. Got to get to more Pruning today. Lots of growth from the Rainy season. ✂️🌿😻💖

[@rebeccaandro8910]

Love all of your videos! I also love how Russell always stays near you. :)

[@msv3402]

I love your hellabore collection, and your hydrangeas are always so pretty. ❤

[@kebergify]

I just noticed your subscriber total has made the jump to 1.7 million! Congratulations you guys. I just was at a garden center this am and talked with the worker who is also familiar with your channel...and she carries Espoma products (which was my lead-in to chat about seed starting and other things).

[@audreyholt7721]

I started watching your channel when you planted the Hydrangeas by your porch. Amazing the growth they have took on! Very winery here in Utah and below freezing at night. The primrose are trying hard though. Thanks for gearing me up for what is coming soon, SPRING!

[@jonnamn]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was worried that you wouldn't cover pruning hydrangeas this year because you've covered it in previous videos. I planted Little Lime Punch hydrangeas last year, and I need to prune them. Since watching your videos, I have a renewed love of gardening. Keep going over things, even if you've done them before because you evolve your methods and we are directly benefitted from that.

[@gracewilson1749]

Really enjoy seeing Russell in the videos.

[@wandabrown508]

Beautiful energizing video! Of course my favorite part was Russell.

[@petermartijnheite-bauwens1632]

Awesome!! i hope spring will develop soon so everything is blomming again and lots of green.

[@rangerjudi9144]

Your late winter garden looks great, even without the bulbs, lots of great structure! I know you’ve worked hard to get that in place and it shows. By the way, I’m going to start calling Russell “Lucy Ricardo” because he always wants to get into the show 😂😂. Thanks for sharing your home, family and expertise. ❤

[@robingrunzweig3940]

wow, job well done.. i cannot believe we're coming up to the end of march and i'm just really getting into spring cleanup down here in (formerly sunny) socal! it feels so good to get out there and get it done, except for the rains coming this week (oy).. and yes, we needed them, so there's that... such a weird winter, i hope the spring lasts equally long before the hot hits... look how many things you've planted around your property in the last few years... you are a planting machine!! i love it! can't wait to see blooms in the spring!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@stonisbriar]

Thanks Laura!❤ Mom has bunches of hydrangeas I've got help with this week.

[@racheljohnson5793]

Just have to say it would be nice to have you as a neighbor!! There would always be something so pretty to look out your window and see! Hope all your neighbor know who lucky they are! Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much! 🌺🌼

[@gabthechef3790]

I’ve recently gone back and re-watched your first garden tour series - when you walked us through the garden for the first time. It was such a beautiful and inspiring established garden, but looking back I understand it now, that it was missing the overarching structure and “flow”. It’s very interesting to see how you and Aaron are redesigning everything and gradually transforming the space. It showed me how I can do the same and “dare” taking out trees and hedges and making my garden to my own. It just opened up a completely new levels of gardening. Thank you!! Just curious: what happened to the Angel Statue? I don’t think I saw that in your recent videos.

[@Ibis333]

At 3:01 you can see the wings of the statue peaking up just behind Laura through the lilac branches. I know she calls it an angel, but I'm pretty sure it's a statue of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. That's a fairly classical depiction, with the wings, flowing drapery, the torch, and an unfurled scroll in hand.

[@gabthechef3790]

@@Ibis333 eagle-eye ;-)

[@loribethartist6353]

Perfect timing! It’s the day I planned on cutting my hydrangeas back - and every year I second guess myself! I got mine on discount (they were really small and neglected) so I’m not exactly sure what type they are. One year they bloom amazing and the next I don’t get one flower 😢

[@staceyallard2692]

Loved it. Loved it. I think spring clean up or fall clean up videos are some of the most informative and satisfying videos! Thank you for sharing!! ♥️

[@FamilyOfficial245]

beautiful plants and a very calm place with a cute lady

[@kimberleyfrasquillo3684]

👋👋Good Tuesday morning, Laura and Aaron!!! 👋Hi Russell!!!🐈 Showing us your behind, huh? 😂🤣😂 Awwwwwe, the way you were just washing your face made me think of my little angel furbaby, Yoda! He was my Morkie, who passed away 3 years ago, this coming April 12. He used to lay in my lap and wash his face JUST like that..... Dang it, now my eyes are leaking, thinking about him. Phew, I thought the pain was gone, until you did that, Russell. S👀ing the chicken coop in the background, reminded me that I wanted to mention something about your thoughts on having people park in front of the girls home. This is just my opinion, but I would reconsider that plan; the girls are healthy and thriving with the good healthy food and treats that you give them. If you start having people park there, they will start breathing those fumes and exhaust every time someone pulls up and leaves.... Like I said, just my opinion. What a delightful video!!!🤗😊🤗 Thank you for sharing, Laura and Aaron!!! Have a Blessed and Beautiful day/night 🌞/🌜✨️⭐️🌟⭐️✨️ 🌐 everyone!!! Kimberley F in the Arizona desert 🌞🌵💞🏜😎 (Zone 9b) USA 🇺🇸

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Your garden and pruning , great as ever. I'm learning so much. Thank you 👏😍👏🌺🌸🌼🌺

[@kimbar11]

I thought you used Rose Tone for hydrangeas because Espoma recommended it. I’ve used it for a few years with great results!

[@adoeandfawn]

Your channel brings so much peace in this fallen world. Thank you for being a light.

[@MyraFerminNadal]

It's so nice to follow you as you work with perennials out in the garden again! I've learned so much from watching your videos, so thank you. Also just wanted to mention that Aaron is my spirit animal. I find myself sharing his opinions on almost everything, like the fescue looking dead and finding the air plants weird/underwhelming.

[@wandabrown508]

So funny about Aaron.

[@camicri4263]

Wow, looks great Laura! Now you can come plant some stuff at my house next 😊❤🤗

[@dawnatchley9076]

Hi Laura. Always wonderful to watch you do cleanup. Love the spring and looking forward to warmth and cleanup. ***On the house, have you tried magic erasers?

[@chichitex1252]

Interesting video. I’m so ready for warmer weather!❤

[@AlexasGarden]

I love the new hellebore hairstyles! You are a great garden hairdresser!

[@erinpeterson4675]

Hi Laura! I can’t begin to tell you how encouraging this tutorial is to me. I always internally fuss before I prune my hydrangea because I worry I’ll mess up. Now I’m geared up to trim away. 😊 Question: any chance you can update us again on the different fertilizers you use? I know you’ve covered this topic in the past but I feel as though I’m hearing you refer to new or different fertilizers. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I always thought Biotone was your all around go to. Thank you in advance. Erin

[@michelesimpson2237]

So glad to see your snoopervisior 🐈 was there making sure you did it right. Because cat.

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Good morning handsome Russell and Laura too! Love the hydrangea tips.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@plantandosueñosencanada]

😱Beautiful 🥰 Here in Canada is super hard the weather, I will enjoy that espectacular moment in my garden until May-June 😩. Blessing guys ❤❤❤.

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Love how Russell is always by your side. 😻 Thanks for your tips on cutting back.

[@marge3157]

I can't wait to clean up my hellebores I got from Andrew's Nursery but it's still snowing west of you in Lake County.

[@lgarden7086]

Great job as always! Your gardens are so beautiful and such an inspiration. Is it possible to talk about North facing shady areas? Maybe when you redo the coop😊 We recently changed the entryway to our home and I feel like I need to add a couple shrubs that are shade tolerant, deer resistant and low maintenance. 😀 I have a list of what used to be in the space but I don’t necessarily want to replant those. I’m hoping to add Hellibore and maybe astilbe but I feel like I need a bit more structure first.

[@Dianapohl]

At the 5:50 mark, could you root that cutting with the swelling buds to create a new plant? Love your skill & expertise - so inspiring!

[@mariagodfrey4049]

Perfectly timed video because I need to go and prune back my massive hydrangea bush in my front yard. It came with the house we just moved into and it desperately needs to be trimmed back.

[@tracymiller1054]

What great timing. I was just looking at my hydrangeas yesterday thinking I needed to search your channel to see how to trim. I cleaned up my hellebores a few weeks ago but forgot to fertilize - thanks for the reminder! You're the best!

[@folee_edge]

Definitely a cabbage year, but I am enjoying the anticipation of floral chaos to come!

[@kimkisla2999]

Thank you for always revisiting pruning the hydrangeas, appreciate it. 😊

[@annapeitasimecek6859]

That’s a big day guys…. Thanks for sharing!

[@claudiawheeler2714]

Can hardly wait for spring to arrive here in northern Idaho. The snow get less and less every day which is very encouraging. Love watching you do what I will be doing in a few weeks (or more).

[@mandamoodouglas4573]

Thank you for being a shinning light today. Loving your positive spring energy!

[@laurenwellman2516]

Things are looking good, Laura 🥰. My hydrangea and hellebores are still under some snow. 😑

[@Jan-R-]

It amazes me how the plants and shrubs growing already. So exciting & tq for all your tips!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Laura🌺 well done . Good pruning of hydrangeas plants and the hellebores looks so beautiful .Laura you can plant near the white fence bougainvillea behind hydrangea it will be amazing . Have anice day .🌺🌻🌺

[@msmaddox2918]

Hi Laura! Did you try using the cleaner that you used on the window boxes? I think a viewer sent you the cleaner and it worked really well on your window boxes. I wonder if it would work on the siding where the limelights are. 😊

[@ronareid7956]

Those Hydrangea flowers would make a good natural fabric dye or wood stain! Note to Laura, Would you consider planting clematis against the house to climb on trellis between the windows in this area? I think clematis work very well near the foundation of a building because, in my experience, the roots are more delicate, less likely to do damage to a structure compared to woodier plants. The vines are also delicate and light and not likely to damage the trellis or structure above ground too. Just a thought. Love everything you do and the community you have brought together. Words are not enough!