Difficult Weeds and Nice Plants in May

[@ransomcoates546]

Don’t be surprised at the attention, John. You’re a KZbin star to gardeners. I thought of you this morning, when I got up at dawn and pulled every peony out of my garden. 55 years of flopping and staking is enough. I got the courage from you!

[@nowirehangers2815]

Yep ! If you don’t like it-take it out. It’s Your garden!

[@carmenbailey1560]

That’s sad to me, peonies are my very favourite garden plant, maybe resorting to the tree peonies maybe your answer.

[@ransomcoates546]

@@carmenbailey1560 A nice tree peony is the one survivor. I used to be a great peony enthusiast too, but in addition to the flopping they have done something else weird. This stand is about 30 years old, singles and Japanese types. They began all sorts of colors from deep red to pure white. Now they have met in the middle, and every one is a sort of dirty pink. Strange - and not attractive.

[@poonplugdoonbug]

They've bred a couple cultivars that don't flop

[@ransomcoates546]

@@poonplugdoonbug Too old now!!

[@maxthecat14]

Don't be embarrassed by the attention, you are a pleasure to watch.I love your enthusiasm, and knowledge.

[@kieran_higgins]

Your style of making videos is perfect! So easy to watch😊 and I always learn something new.

[@noellekilleen2304]

Absolutely love all your videos. I’ve learned so much and really enjoy your relaxed attitude. You are never afraid to admit mistakes and really make me laugh.

[@cassandraopper7339]

More weed videos! I’ve loved every one & they’re so educational. Love your channel & your no nonsense approach to gardening. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@pogsslammer2106]

Thanks so much, John!! I just love these videos. I watch the same ones over and over so it’s nice when there’s a new one :)

[@michellejones-thewonkygard452]

Thank you for sharing your world John! May is such a chaotic month, well so is June, July and the rest of them as well but I hope you have a nice pint at the end of the day!

[@karinjohnston6568]

Well said regarding chemical use in the garden. My Dad was also a grower; he strapped that sprayer on and sprayed everything and frequently-weeds and pests. We lived on a farm in Manitoba, Canada growing trees and also wheat. In the 1970’s the use of spray on the wheat fields was normal practice. The government inspectors would come to make sure no pests were on our trees or we would not be able to sell them so of course my Dad sprayed those trees heavily before they were inspected. My Dad passed in his early 70s from liver related issues (rarely drank), I blame the chemicals he was exposed to throughout his career.

[@77sun222]

Hello John Lord I am so surprised how you have no weeds in such a big garden. I congratulate you on such magnificent plants.

[@franconianable]

Mr Popular. Always enjoy your updates. From US Pacific NW.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

'They never improved on the wheelbarrow' Had me crying with laughter!

[@jennycook3330]

Thank you John, we love watching you here in Australia too! Every time you post a new video my husband and I stop what we are doing to enjoy your garden and your company.

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Your the best John. We enjoy you videos.

[@squidsquiddly5970]

You are an absolute inspiration to me. Your garden style is exactly what I strive for in my own yards and every time I see a new video is up I whip out a cup of tea "Or a nice beer" grab a pen and paper and take notes. :P

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Hi John Lord thank you for being on today you made my Memorial Day!🇺🇸

[@marilynsmith8054]

What I do is to get large can (for eg soup) remove the top and bottom. Thread the bindweed through the middle and coil it into the can then spray with strong systemic weed killer. You are protecting other plants with the can sides. It works and kills it down to the roots.

[@gemmawallace646]

I absolutely love your videos. My other half is so fed up with me watching your videos 🤣 I think I’ve watched all the shade ones all at least 3 times each- off researching the plants you have and making lists and planning my beds. Your videos are immensely helpful. Thank you for your content and sharing your knowledge x

[@maryhickey8926]

Great video! The garden looks amazing … was there a short few weeks ago … really fabulous!

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

Thanks so much for another great one! Wish I could visit the garden from Georgia! Maybe someday! No Fennel in the US either. I have been searching and can't even find seeds. Just keep them coming! Enjoy every single one!

[@maureennewman627]

There are several online seed houses in the US that sell Fennel seeds.

[@katharinedavis4947]

Thank-you John for talking about bindweed. I have to deal with it every year . Being disabled 4 years ago when I converted the raspberry bed into a tiny cottage garden, I committed the ultimate sin of spraying it with weed killer . It was full of thistles as well as bindweed. Then I put down a weedsuppressing membrane, or at least my gardener did . Then I planted through the membrane. Which is pretty good . However the bindweed still popps through the membrane. So I'll try your method of spraying it in a bag . Kay

[@gillianforster6370]

Dear John Lord, you are a fabulous gardener. I need you in my Scottish jungle. I would be ashamed for you to walk round my weedy nearly 2 hill side acres. I don’t seem to be able to keep up with weeds and plants that take over. In my defence however, currently to my mind it looks pretty beautiful right now with innumerable blooming rhodies and azaleas thanks to my acid soil and a milder winter I think as driving around generally else where rhododendron all seem particularly lovely this year. I always think of timings in my garden from January onwards as snowdrop, primrose, daffy, bluebell, rhodie, viburnum times up to mid June but then I fade off quite a fair bit in the height of the summer. Roses are just ok and a few other bits and pieces but not my most spectacular time of year. I always think come back Springtime. Enough of my troubles boring you anyway, not to mention my 79 years and my dearest hubby who knows not a weed from a flower so darent allow a strimmer in his hands. He cuts the grass nicely for me tho and knows a 1000 other things I don’t. Anyway love your videos John and your energetic enthusiasm. Thank you. Should love to visit your Garden Centre. Where is it please? I have an Irish son-in-law.

[@tmarmie3664]

It’s in Rathoath, County Meath, but on off peak traffic times it’s only about 25 minutes from Dublin City centre. It’s called Rathoath Garden Centre and has a lovely little restaurant too.

[@katyas7651]

You’re a star John, 😀 gardener & entertainer 🤩

[@S1XSTRING88]

Hi John, I'm so glad I found your channel. I'd rather watch an hour of you walking around the garden than Gardener's World (sorry Monty!). The crunch of the gravel alone is heaven!

[@kimmybooth]

I have veronicastrum, Joe pye weed and coreopsis Zagreb growing this year thanks to you John and some of my mates watching you now on here ….. I did the Chelsea chop and have lots of free plants in propagation 🌸thank you…….. Kim 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@pogsslammer2106]

I just bought Joe Pye Weed this weekend 😁

[@kimmybooth]

@@pogsslammer2106 well next year pal don’t think it’s dead like I did. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I bought some eupatorium last year after watching Johns video and planted it somewhere nice. This spring I waited ….. and I waited….even poked the ground with a stick to feel for it and after my friend gave me some of theirs last month cause I told them mine was dead, it popped up 🤪now I have lots 🤩 such a lovely back of the border plant 🌱 happy gardening 👍

[@nsauve7000]

It is interesting watching videos from other countries and seeing people buy plants that are considered weeds in ours. I am in northwestern Ontario, Canada and joe pye weed is indeed a weed here. It wouldnt even cross my mind someone would pay for it. Lol. Same goes for what I buy what could be a weed in other countries, I guess. Happy gardening everyone.

[@kimmybooth]

@@nsauve7000 I can’t believe a beautiful plant like eupatorium is considered a weed where you are…..it’s a funny old 🌍 isn’t it….I grew oxeye daisies from seed 5 years ago 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤔 big BIG mistake x at least Joe pye weed isn’t invasive and can be tamed if necessary x I love it 😍

[@orchidgarden3124]

I get fennel all over the place every summer. I adore it (the smell!) and it’s easy to pull up if it’s somewhere you don’t want it. Fennel forever ❤️

[@Braedensground]

Hopefully, it is the beautiful Bronze Fennel. Such a great filler plant that blows and sways in the breeze. I deadhead mine if I don't want too many unwanted seedlings. Great pass along plant to share. With a warning! Cheers!

[@Nanatracie]

Thanks for video, thoroughly enjoy your videos and style, definitely helps my confidence in the garden as only been gardening a few years x

[@rabbitgregory9289]

I bought my wheelbarrow over 20 years ago at a secondhand store. It had a little rust. Now, it’s just rust and a wheel. I still use it. Somehow, it’s very satisfying. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@isobelsmith6999]

I loved every minute 👏☺️ Thank you!

[@yawner1154]

I love how this man just gets it done

[@teresamugford1285]

Love your videos ..... please do loads more! X

[@priscillafords5087]

hi John yes we all love watching you. Love your knowledge an d humour, FROM SOUTH AFRICA

[@Nulife23]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I do the 'place in the bag with poison ' on the bind weed here. I let it set for a week. Seems to do the job. That's great that you will not sell plants with any amount of bind weed in it. Here in the pacific northwest of Washington state I came across a nursery that was selling plants with shoots of bind weed! Anyway I so enjoy seeing all that you do there. I really want to find some alstromeria Indian Summer! The next time I visit Ireland I will come to visit your place! Have a wonderfull summer!

[@Rougebasque]

You are precious! I learned so much from you. Continue what you do, PLEASE.

[@michellejones-thewonkygard452]

I just wanted to add: about weeding tools - I have have a look at the Korean hoe (also called a ho-mi) and bloody brilliant little tool to enter to just rake through the fireweed seedlings, scratch up grass roots or you can use it as a mini mattock to get dock roots out really easily. I figured you might enjoy it.

[@kimmybooth]

I Just googled that, 😯 it looks like something Freddie Kruger would use….never seen one before, imagine it’s pretty useful 👍

[@carolbulmer8253]

Wow! John, I am so impressed with your garden.

[@janclark1894]

Hello Mr Lord and David lovely to see you, I paused you earlier to go out the back to see a plant which is in a pot, and it is a geranium pyrenaicum, so thanks for the information 😊. So you have your own well, don't you miss the chloride ect that they put in our water😉, It's like a breath of fresh air watching your videos, take care both. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jo-annpotter9389]

Awesome John! Thank you for teaching me how to be a better gardener 🌱💚

[@lindachenoweth9002]

Love the way you garden John! Love your attitude!

[@gerridalton1345]

John. Good to watch you from Vancouver Island Originally from Co.Roscommon. No long Covid for you.I wish I could say the same here with me.We are having such a long cold wet spring here over here I hope to get home soon again Watch your back there...😊 Slan.Gerri.☘️

[@annmcdonald2442]

Well, I'm watching you in New Zealand so your reach is wide! Love your videos.

[@carmenbailey1560]

John could a person not be able to wash away the soil from the bamboo, then be able to remove all the bind weed. Enjoying your videos as always. Thanks you for sharing my talents. 👍❤️😊

[@carmenbailey1560]

Not my talents 😩 yours of course 👍❤️😊

[@hobbitlady7568]

Hello! So happy to see you and a new video!

[@kelj7711]

We learn so much from your videos, so thank you for your time and expertise! 😊

[@magsjudge6151]

I had a lot of ground elder in my garden, everytime i saw a shoot i plucked it off, it took three years, i found it rather therapeutic, and its gone now, but i am always alert in case it creeps back.

[@tessmonro7102]

I have an ongoing battle with bindweed which is growing through my fence from neighbours on 2 sides. Grrr

[@nancymencke6980]

I thought I might be the only one that used pruners to weed 😁

[@laurenb6451]

No, me too and I even keep them closed just like Mr. Lord!

[@cassandraopper7339]

I love wheel barrows, but have you ever tried a dump cart? GAME CHANGER!

[@meep2576]

Love watching John

[@shielamartinez8991]

So want to come and see you John 😊

[@thedivide3688]

Your videos are super enjoyable.

[@mbmarshall]

Also from Virginia, America 🇺🇸 Hello 👋🏻

[@iwonalasak-hughes5814]

You are absolutely star .

[@cockatielnation5425]

Your Bartzella blooms for a month??? That's amazing! We get 7 to 10 days here in Tennessee.

[@jenniferdanbury8419]

You have a Echium candicans | Pride Of Madeira I used to look after some for local authority in East devon uk. It may like winter protection there. In East Devon in cliff top garden it looked after itself. Champion plant.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Cleavers comes up ok on the fang if young and tender.

[@dbbdeb2327]

He's so ADHD just like me! Love him.

[@hobbitlady7568]

This garden is magical

[@mailrhian]

Brilliantly bonkers 🙃

[@BionicRasta]

Can you break open & divide the bamboo root, then wash out the soil to get the bindweed out? then replant them in containers to see what grows back, then repeat the process if needed ?

[@Rougebasque]

At 20.40 the Echium is Echium fastuosum (candicans) also known as Pride of Madera. I have one, it is stunning.

[@johnlordssecretgarden]

Thanks for that

[@wendychandler8304]

Dear John I hope you can sometimes relax in your garden, tied to a chair perhaps? Thank you once again - heavy rain here so there's no guilt in watching you again!

[@tessmonro7102]

Ive also been helping my daughter in her new (home) garden. which is overrun with ivy. It was so bad that when I removed the ivy from a section of her hedge I discovered the the ivy was prepping up the hedge. It had strangled it to near death. Another grrr

[@dylan8285]

I don’t like to use chemicals either unless I absolutely have to. Like especially with something that will comeback no matter what u do to it. Just a little Gly painted on the stump and your done with it

[@josenegrete5302]

that is Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) i have one and i love it so i went to get another one.

[@roxanaprundaru1786]

Eden bravo super beautiful man! Bravo! Super cornus kousa satomi! România zona 5. You? Zona? Cornus kousa zona? Beautiful!

[@teresejohnson6767]

John wisdom: ‘plants never went to design school’ 😂

[@rdoucette2953]

I have only one suggestion to improve your videos, John. Please treat us to them more frequently. Your followers really look forward to seeing what is happening in your garden.

[@gentlemanjack25]

Mr. John don't change thing!!!

[@emkn1479]

Always a treat to watch you garden. Is the rodgersia looking pale? I have some plants like that this year and have understood it to be a ph issue that makes iron unavailable. Is that right? What would you use to treat it with?

[@pansepot1490]

You need “iron chelate for plants”. Usually it is available at garden centers or online. Put some (see label for dosage) in irrigation water during spring and early summer and it cures yellowing caused by iron deficiency. They also sell iron sulphate but, although cheaper, it’s much less effective than iron chelate. I think proprietary name is sequestrene or something like that.

[@emkn1479]

@@pansepot1490 ok thank you. I’m aware of the need for iron, but as I mentioned, I thought the root problem was ph. I’ll give it a try though.

[@Bladesmobile]

I’ve got mares tail in one border and I can’t get rid of it

[@susanbrimming5287]

My garden problem more than weeds is slugs. I just came home from a 2 week holiday and some plants are completely destroyed now. How can I humanly get rid of the slugs. Normally when I am home, I go out at night and early morning to catch the slugs and throw them over the river by my house. But when I am gone, (which is a lot) the slugs have a feast. Any suggestions? I am playing hit and miss with finding the plants that tolorate the slugs.

[@mariemcc2082]

I have a red robin type shrub. Also some plum tree runners. Is there anyway that the fruit would transfer onto the red robin

[@mariemcc2082]

When u have time

[@Singlelady1601]

Would consider videotaping your personal garden?

[@laurenb6451]

There is an old video of this but it’s funny because I was just at it would be nice to see it all again.

[@coccinellebleue4238]

Hey John, have you cerfeuil in the garden ? Sorry I don't know the name in english ... 🙊

[@AJ_Lucas]

Creeping cinquefoil is my problem weed.

[@rafiki456]

hello! what's thename of the tree on the left at 22:27?

[@antdevinck9114]

The Echium i think is Echium webbii

[@francismaloney8775]

How do you deal with Japanese Knotweed.... 😔

[@nettiesanders676]

I have to get myself a pickaxe 😅😅😅

[@marianmcoy2349]

How does it still bloom if you Chelsea chop it?

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

It flowers a bit later, but at a lower height so it doesnt fall over.

[@marianmcoy2349]

@@Bow-to-the-absurd Maybe I can try this with my cosmos. It’s falling over. If I had Chelsea chopped, perhaps they could stand tall

[@sidilicious11]

Buttercup😤😡grrrrr

[@rosemarythyme6351]

Plants don't go to design school. - John Lord, gardening humorist