How Warm Will Your Greenhouse Get Without a Heater? // Why No Rhododendrons or Azaleas? // Recap 🌿

Power Planter Augers - bit.ly/3JdEMu4
Planning Out Our Brick Patio! - bit.ly/4020V5E
Two Days Down at the Garden Center for New Plant Loads! - bit.ly/3JA3qGY
Seed Starting: 1,000+ Annual Flowers! - bit.ly/3mJ08YW
Dahlias: Taking Them Out of Storage + Pre-Sprouting! - bit.ly/3ZXBXnU
Greenhouse Tidy Up (+ Planting Freesias & Finishing the Dahlias)! - bit.ly/3yxxooy

[@Tracy-zj4sr]

“He’s a bit long in the tooth” is a description of a horse’s age. As equines age, both the length and the angle of their teeth change. A line visible along each tooth also lengthens. This gives an experienced horsewoman the ability to determine the age of the animal with pretty good accuracy.

[@prescotthenry]

Also, thus the saying "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

[@Debbie3360]

Applies to humans too. The gum recedes a bit giving the tooth a longer appearance & a more aging look

[@mariafolch8067]

🌾Where was that phrase said? I don't remember hearing them saying that. Anyway, good info that I did not know.🌾

[@Tracy-zj4sr]

Yes!

[@seanaames6855]

​@mariafolch8067 Laura said it, when talking about Straw Flowers/Helichrysum going to seed after they're cut.

[@ginnytalbert3696]

Hey y'all! So glad you've moved the Beautiful Gardens videos (which are so uplifting) to Saturday on the highlights channel. Now we have something to watch every day of the week, yay! Because a day without Laura is like a day without sunshine 🌞

[@nancyhamann1763]

Recognizing Ken and Taylor for their expertise on editing is great to hear. They both do a phenomenal job. The choices of music on the ones Ken does are spot on. The content can’t be beat, but the overall delivery enhances the video.

[@jcking6785]

Have you considered a carport for your vehicles in the current parking area? It could be constructed in such a way as to be complimentary to the house and Hartley; open and airy, yet protective; an opportunity for Christmas lights and growing vines, much less bulky and sight-blocking than a garage.

[@cjmccann8544]

This is a wonderful idea. I think that if they move the parking further away, Laura and Aaron will be frustrated. I also like your design ideas.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Thanks to Taylor and Ken for all their hard work and expertise at editing and posting videos!!!

[@staceyallard2692]

Here! Here!! 🙏🏼♥️

[@tinaroller1741]

We are SO grateful for Ken and Taylor, too…. we LOVE our Laura videos everyday!!! 💚

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🌞 I'm watching and listening and laughing at your appreciation of hooks on the table so you can reach for the hose without bending over 🤣 At 72 years old I need hooks everywhere🤣 I love your innovation for the Grass patch so Samantha can have her Nic-Nic!💓 Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍💓 ❤️Peggy❤️

[@lindaga820]

Hi Peggy, I can totally relate to your comments about the hooks ! I am 72 also and my knees are not what they used to be. It is not a pretty sight when I'm trying to get up from the ground !!! So excited for another growing season . Happy Gardening to you also !!

[@angelaengler2387]

I would like to say thank you for giving us seven videos a week now, I am really loving it 🥰

[@chrisrfan]

Can I just say how much influence you’ve had on me over the past two years? (Since I first found you!) Because of you I’ve purchased, a power planter drill and augers, espoma everything (when I can find it), microfleur flower press, Hoselink, johnnys seeds, colorblend bulbs, felcos, pop up bag, natures willow products, mountain crest succulents, and a host of plants, shrubs and trees! When you first started out, were there such things as internet influencers? Because you certainly have become one!! Lol!! 😂❤

[@RealBradMiller]

It is a slippery slope! Lol I have a Gorilla Cart and tons of plants from Mountain Crest for the same reason! 😎👍 Have a great day!

[@joemcdaniel6341]

Laura should be getting more sponsors. Many of us buy whatever she features and she should benefit some from those companies. My acreage is covered in, " Laura Approved Implements!"

[@susiefrederickson660]

Me too. I have been gardening for 4 decades and have the basics down. But all the suggestions for products and companies made in the videos is what has upped my ease of gardening game.

[@barkavebullies]

WELCOME TAYLOR! We're all Garden crazy here!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yeah. The deer often nibble yews here, seemingly with no issues. Midwestern mutants. 😂

[@nancyhill1185]

Awww i so wanted to hear you comment about Russel drinking out of your glass. LOL

[@nicanorcalloiii6642]

Hi laura I'm a huge fan of yours 🥰 I am watching from Philippines, You have no idea how much you inspire me to love my plants more! Believe it or not I've been planting since I was 5 years old and I am amazed how beautiful your garden is. Thank you for inspiring me and other people as well please continue making your videos 💚

[@francisglenfiddich168]

Follow mo din ako kuya sa channel ko 😄

[@saltycat662]

Make a gardening channel!

[@SexMusicPlants]

Hello! I'm from Queszon City!

[@cherylstuckey4358]

You were talking about the suggestion of a fire pit in brick area- yes you have a fireplace in that area connected but… formal intimate setting, fire pit….marshmallows, hotdogs. When kids are OLDER,kids at fire pit while adults are chatting at fireplace. A fountain/pool would be pretty and sound nice too. So many fun options- all wins 😁

[@lauragreen4899]

I'm not surprised that the patio planning video was so popular. Gardening is not just about growing, it is about creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Which starts with where and how are you going to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. So please take us along on all the steps. It helps so much to see you working through the process even if you don't think it is well done or interesting. It is!!!

[@michelesimpson2237]

Love starting my morning with Laura and Aaron. 🌸

[@ash6811]

I normally wait until the end to comment but I just heard you mention lights on the very first comment and I got so excited! Are you guys going to start lighting up the gardens? I absolutely love the planting and planning that you share and would love to see how to light it to make it glow in the evenings.

[@sunflowerflight]

Thank you so much for taking my question, Laura and Aaron! You both really made my day.

[@deniselambrecht2067]

It would be cute to hide Easter eggs in the greenhouse grass. I am envisioning Samantha with her bunny slippers and basket! It would be a good spot for an Easter picture too!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Thank y'all for all the hard work you do for us. You all work so very good together, the whole team. My phone went pium down on me yesterday morning, broke unfixable, I thought oh no jm not going to get to watch my garden girl. Thankfully my daughter went to Walmart and bought me a new phone, and set it all up for me. Bless her little heart. I love my new phone I can hear everyone sooooo good. Thank God for our little garden girl, she makes us all alot happier everyday and so does Aaron and the whole team.

[@lindamiller394]

You aren’t the only ones who has issues with measuring etc. My late husband and I used to have disagreements but then come to a compromise which worked for both of us. I sure miss him. He was in construction and built custom homes. I love your gardens and landscape.

[@pamwright619]

Yall should get a solo smokeless fire pit, they are awesome and you can move them easily so you can store it away when not using it. And you dont smell like smoke when you are done!

[@NancyJackson]

I can see some wedding receptions in that new brick area in a couple of decades. How beautiful that would be!

[@camicri4263]

Bravo Ken! Taylor good job as well! All of you at GA you are all awesome 😎🤗❤️

[@cherylstuckey4358]

😂- when you guys started measuring out the brick area…. 😳 from what you’ve said before- I thought oh my! I hope this goes ok. Even though you admit there was stress I’m glad it was accomplished. We love you guys!! And Arron, I love all the flowers BUT I too love the lawn area- if you saw my lawn!!!! You would be horrified! Truly! I really appreciate all the work that goes into a beautiful lawn. 👍👍👍

[@angelaengler2387]

Mahogany Splendor hibiscus does flower, small dark burgundy blooms🌸they’re not very showy though! I’m over wintering one plant that I grew from seed. I have it in my heated potting shed and I’ve taken lots of cuttings that have rooted in water and I potted them up and will use them this upcoming season 😊

[@shelliekneese5305]

I have some that I cut right before the frost in the fall. They grew roots in the vase and have continued growing. I change the water every few days. It's been nice having new growth over the winter. Mine had a flower for one day. Not too exciting!

[@teresalegacy7099]

I'm so excited to see the landscaping at Monica's home. I have a sloped backyard also and would love ideas! 🇨🇦

[@patriciau6277]

I love your videos for so many reasons. I believe it’s most because you show a Normal life. This is how Normal people live, react, and speak. And when you’ve been watching the news or anything from the “entertainment” industry you need a touch stone. Thank you❤️❤️

[@YSLRD]

I just don't turn on much of the other stuff. My friends and I are happier without it.

[@patriciau6277]

Amen!

[@sherryhudson9075]

The grass patch in the greenhouse would be fun to use for Easter. Maybe you could cut out sections to use in containers.

[@chrissihr1031]

I’m loving the way you’ve taken inspiration from Jack Barnwell, not just in the low stone walls and your intention to add more ground cover, but in the new patio area, the way you’ve designed the entryway from your parking area to open in two directions, inviting arrivals to go either to the patio directly or right up the path toward your shade porch. It’s fun to see how you’re taking that fresh inspiration from Jack and applying it to your own spaces in your own way. It *helps me* to see that, too, that I can be inspired by another gardener’s ideas without needing to copy an exact project to fit those ideas into my own space. Thank you for sharing the process!

[@jgalc]

just saw the question about dahlias in pots. I planted sweet love dahlias in pots last year and they were amazing

[@kathydove5429]

Good Sunday morning! After my Bible and coffee, I look forward to you!! God continue to bless ya!!

[@mildyweinstein7853]

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus does sometimes have a beautiful mahogany flower right near the main trunk. The flowers ,which surprised us(MG’s) are only open for a few hours in the early morning. I am in zone 9B, Ca Bay Area.

[@2ManyTomatoes]

Marriage is a long term experiment to prove there are at least two different ways to do absolutely anything! My husband and I also approach all problem solving from opposite directions. And yet, we are compatible when it counts.

[@denisewood75]

Thank you Ken and thank you Taylor!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Love your videos. Thx for getting help to provide the extra ones. Love the beautiful gardens series a lot! Thank you 🙏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@maureengee364]

Great recap as usual. Loved everything. Can hardly wait to see what this week brings. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Appreciated.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@GoingGreenMom]

Thanks for the editing Taylor! Welcome to the team! Ken, thanks for awesome videos you do too!

[@vickimurphy590]

Another great video! Thanks for all of your hard work. You two are appreciated. 🌞

[@gaylerichards7409]

I love watching you in the green house getting ready for spring.

[@LitlPoot]

thank you for answering my questions !!!! and for brightening my day (it's gloomy & rainy here in Georgia)...but like you, Laura, we are grateful for the moisture !!! Y'all have a blessed day

[@Springdalecottage]

What about a parking garage next to the chicken coop? The end facing the brick patio could be a brick wall too like an English walked garden or something. I love watching your videos because the possibilities are endless ❤️

[@alinaCatwatcher]

Thanks for sharing about the Freesia's, when I saw the original picture I said to myself well Laura knows best! I LOVE freesia's and did wonder at that time. Warm regards always, ❤💙💜💚

[@lindahopps739]

Love all your videos. Parking lots are the bane of all gardeners, 😂.

[@dianecrafford8504]

Love Saturday video, look forward to seeing you every day, know it is quite an effort, so thanks so much

[@upnorth21]

We appreciate all, all of you do to bring this great content to us daily! Wonderful, hard work!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ Another well done recap! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@wendymoules7668]

Cannot wait to see your plant what you got from the garden centre and where you are planting them, love the inspiration you and Arron have given me to do different things round my garden. I have not got a big space but managed to sort out for potatoes, tomatoes, broad beans, runner beans, carrots, to name but a few got myself a raised pallet and put pots and vegetables that go next to each other ok and rest on my patio. Hopefully all mine will come up and look and taste as good as your crops thanks again Wendy x

[@NancyJackson]

And I would think a fountain like your new one in the front yard would be lovely. But of course whatever you decide to do will be beautiful!!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great video. Laura, you and Aaron do a great job and you have a wonderful staff. Thank you all for all you do. You bring a lot of enjoyment, peace and knowledge to a lot of grateful fans.

[@glennnanod3160]

Another Wonderful start to a Sunday. Just chock full of information and fun to watch. Glad you got some help on editing the Saturday Garden videos. I really enjoy having videos everyday. I wondered if Ken was getting overwhelmed. He does such great work. It's still dark here in Hawaii, probably another 4 hours till Sunrise. I feel energized to work in the garden so I'll just have to wait. Again, Thanks for the Joy you both bring to us all. 💐🌳🪴🤩👏

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! As always, really enjoy the recaps! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@severenkoski856]

I am so happy you are making longer recap videos again. I really enjoy listening to the recap while I make Sunday brunch. I ❤ the chit-chat and banter. It's like listening to friends talk about their gardening week. Kudos to your editor too!

[@LaurieEggleston37]

I appreciate that you guys give "props" to your editors! So nice!

[@lewih7135]

Welcome Taylor! Thanks to Ken and thanks for these recaps!

[@purplecarrot247]

I loved seeing your thought process and hashing out the brick patio with your Mom! Please show the planning as you continue to redo spaces!

[@koreanature]

My best friend, It's always great. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

[@dolliemaesone]

Thank you Taylor ! 🎉

[@oodlesofpoodles6382]

Is easier said than done I might add. You two are so candid and refreshing. We all need work. Eh???

[@jeanbrewer576]

Good evening Laura and family Great Recap good questions and answers, can't wait to see what Monica and her husband do with their property trees, flowers etc. So sweet of you to help them out. Have a great rest of the evening. 👋🙂🌱🍹

[@rofleury2801]

Aaron is so contentious…. Making sure to give kudos to your 2 editors. What a good soul!

[@janeenwitmer]

Best part of Sunday mornings 🌄

[@kfaulknerstudio]

Love your appreciation of your video editors! As a mom of a professional videographer, I’m biased. Good editing is everything 😊

[@wendymckee6627]

Happy lunch time from the U.K.!!!!

[@kimberleyfrasquillo3684]

👋👋Good Sunday morning, Laura and Aaron!!! Wishing the entire GA team and your families a Happy new week!!!!! Fabulous questions in this video!!! 👋Hello and welcome to the team, Taylor(sp?)!!! Have a Blessed and Beautiful day/night/week 🌞/🌜✨️⭐️🌟⭐️✨️ 🌐 everyone!!! Kimberley F in the Arizona desert 🌞🌵💞🏜😎 (Zone 9b) USA 🇺🇸

[@Champion749]

The brick is the way to go . It will look fantastic and your right a fountain would be beautiful in the center of the patio ...

[@cynthia2233]

Thank you for the re-cap, I aways enjoy them! Just wanted to say that I ordered and received my Fiskars Shrub Rake and put it to good use, yesterday! Love it like I thought I would. Also, I was thrilled to find Captain Jack's Dead Weed at Costco a week or so ago!

[@terrihart2133]

Woke up to 5 inches of snow this Sunday. And it was 70's on Monday. And on top of that the crazy time change. Indiana is confusing. I have yews on the south side of my house and we have clay soil. They have done fine. We do trim them yearly. Good thought. Good texture as well.

[@cneilson4488]

Someone previously suggested a reflection pond style fountain in that area so you can see the Hartley. I still think that is a genius idea. Love to see the evolution of your space. Whatever you decide will be beautiful.

[@margaritasydney7356]

Goodnight from Sydney AUSTRALIA

[@barbarap5574]

Goodnight from Melbourne 😊

[@nancyweems5270]

3rd eyes,Mom the middle man love it ❤️

[@chickenhouse5779]

We are in the southern part of the State and we found a tomato variety called Medford. Let me tell you that is what we look for now, it is the best tasting tomato ever! We've had great luck with them.

[@marilyn328]

Hi Laura and Aaron…you both inspire me….thank you for sharing your love of gardening with us! In regards to bugs infesting your indoor or green house plants. Have you thought of using beneficial bugs rather than chemicals? I've never used them as the thought of releasing more bugs in my house is a bit daunting but I'm thinking of it.

[@leahaw9606]

Have you considered building a pergola or stand alone car porch that could be designed to fit in with everything else, offering a small amount of protection and could be built in respect to the existing tree. Might also add some nice structure.

[@annamarie876]

Just a tidbit of information ... My mahogany splendor hibiscus in zone 8a, central Texas, bloom a deep red, almost a burgundy. They don't bloom prolifically, but are lovely. Last year was the first year I had them and I was hoping they would come back this year but so far, no luck. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you give to your audience.

[@maureendeming]

For the person asking about aphids, I have had incredible luck with trap crops. Especially calendula. With calendula near my lettuce, the aphids left the greens completely alone and stayed in the calendula.

[@rebeccatomlinson9043]

The “mahogany splendor” does have cute dark maroon flowers . Here in Hawaii the non “proven winners” version is called cranberry hibiscus- beautiful dark blooms - can be used similarly to a roselle

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Good morning! 🌻

[@KidCity1985]

Thank you Taylor!

[@bettyharvath5217]

Good morning from Delaware GA friends😊

[@juliehinkel608]

Could a lovely long coveted trellis work as the parking area? It would protect from rain and snow and if one side were tight beautiful flowering vines it would also reduce some wind issues. Do whatever works best for your families needs.

[@___Laura]

Last spring my vegetable garden was overrun with aphids. I ordered live lady bug larvae and they took care of the problem! I fully expected that not to work, but it was amazing.

[@friedmegan]

Laura and Aaron, why not build a carport where the trucks are currently parked? It doesn't have to be ugly, make the side that faces the Harley look like a pergula or something along those lines. Close in that side a bit so the vehicles don't scream at you when you're in that space. Or 3 sides from bricks or something and it's only open where you pull in. Vehicles won't be warm but they'll be protected from snow, rain, sun and your eyes :)

[@sandy-rr1by]

Keep the vehicles parked where it's most convenient for your lifestyle.. It's not like they're rusted out and up on blocks!!!

[@laurelrosegardens6454]

I've read that Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus does flower where it is perrennial or if it is overwintered. It does not flower the first year from seed. You should grow it in your greenhouse and test it out!

[@saraw8503]

We have experimented with tomatoes for years. We know the varieties that do well and have flavors we enjoy. I have new girl and early girl already up. We will push season and plant early in April…zone 8a, coastal NC, average last frost date April 20.

[@plantsbyisaac]

you could plant some small trees in containers to put in the corners of the new patio - one that has pretty blossoms would be nice!

[@jamiepeterson4466]

That's what I thought too. I love her hydrangea standard. They would be beautiful grown in a large pot.

[@susanmacneil2420]

RDH here...re "Long in the tooth" also refers to older folks that likely have lots of recession (gum disease) and it appears the teeth are "longer" b/c more of the tooth and root are exposed. So basically older! Love watching you guys. Hoping to get courageous and grow veggies in the raised beds this year! And more hedges, and a fence line and....!

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@anneburoker8908]

You have no idea how much I love to hear "it's snowing". It's almost mid March and we are under 2 ft of snow with 5 degrees F. I do want the best for you guys but it is nice to know it isn't quite so easy😒

[@themanwithnoname7576]

A garden tour soon needs to happen.

[@michelleboudreau6249]

I am a long time "Huge Fan"🤩 Yews are the biggest spider mite attractant in my 6b South Jersey garden!! 🕸😡

[@lynnlong1656]

I have always wondered if Ken has another full-time job or does he just edit Garden Answer Videos? He does a fantastic job and so does Aaron.

[@awizenwoman]

You could put a round or square sunken seated area in the brick patio, as you planned to put seating in any way, so it would save on the cost of additional furniture, and add another dimension to that area!

[@klaaskingma7435]

She answered the question already. They have the fireplace right there so it likely wouldn’t be used too much

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

No- trip hazard!

[@ozarkview928]

Shout out to Ken ! I know next to nothing about editing but I think these videos are done exceptionally well .

[@jensdiggingagain9786]

I have yews (7a) in Tennessee. They are fabulous. Grow well and pretty fast; you don't have to be really precise when pruning...they'll will fill back in quickly if you make a cut you wish you hadn't. And they take a hard prune without flinching. Mine are never bothered by sider mites or any other pests. They make great hedges. And in summer, mine are in full sun during the hottest part of the day. I never water mine either - they're mature and we get enough rain here that I can skip watering.

[@ritasicari7518]

Clause Dalby has yew hedges in his garden. They are spectacular. I'm going to try some.

[@marynimocks6791]

Good to make gravel walkways and brick or stone patios. Clean definition of traveling spaces vs moving spaces. 🙂

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Aaron I think the saying long in the tooth comes from Farming days of the past, where Horses were used to prep the planting of crops. Horses teeth grow constantly so an older horse needs dental work by a Veterinarian to file the teeth so sharp edges don’t cause pain or issues with chewing.

[@myvideos6195]

Hi Laura and Aaron, that grass can be used for hiding Easter eggs for the kids to find them, keep the grass long, to make it more fun for the Kids. I think that would be great.

[@denniscaldwell8193]

I have been thinking in the new brick patio area the four corners you mentioned putting pots but i would like to see four bushy evergreens like a leyland cypress.