Mistakes were Made! Starting Over with a Hedge of Hydrangeas! 🌿// Garden Answer

[@oakhillhomesteader]

This, among other reasons, is why you are such an inspiration!! You are real, you show failures along with successes, ideas that were good at the time but didn't pan out, plants you just put in the ground that you already have to move... we've all been there, but having someone like you acknowledge the same issues we have, shows us all that no garden is perfect. It's always a work in progress! Thanks💙

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

THIS!!!!

[@bettykiley9090]

You look worn out young lady.

[@Miguel195211]

Imagine waking up and having a cup of coffee just walking around this property.

[@ks6943]

I would happily pay money to do that...

[@docmarmalade5224]

Sounds heavenly

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Goals!

[@simplyavonforyou]

Right??!!!!!!!💕

[@MultiLisa10]

IKR, I can totally vaca there its gorgeous!

[@nicoledahlke1011]

Does anyone think the “fast forward” is really just Laura’s normal speed and the rest of the video is slowed down. 🥰. Love her energy. Love her spirit! LOVE the hydrangeas! 🌸🌿

[@kathleenblundetto1624]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Laura’s real speed...fast forward! Lol 😂 😂

[@docmarmalade5224]

😂

[@marilynruggeberg]

Yes I do. Can't Believe what She accomplishes in a Day. 😊😊😊

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Yes! I've thought that to myself before!

[@deezahm9143]

💚Good morning everyone. Coffee in hand watching Laura create another beautiful space. A wonderful day it will be! 🧚🏻‍♂️🌱😀

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Good morning!

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

I’m sorry they all died but I’m sure glad to see that even Laura has epic fails in the garden. I keep nursing things that I just need to rip out and replace. Thank you Laura and Aaron!!

[@Edu_Kate]

I recently planted a 'Sweet Tea' heucherella (to replace two that didn't make it from last season) knowing it's probably dead due to lack of water. I'm an optimist. 😅 The other plant was getting water so it looks healthy.

[@sharrimills3293]

An epic fail, i don't think so. As another commenter so elegantly said its not a fail but a lesson learned. I love that. If we try, it's not failing.

[@sharrimills3293]

0pp

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

@@sharrimills3293 I kick myself for killing stuff wondering what I did wrong and I see Laura having the same issues so it makes me feel better🌺🌸

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

Sorry Laura after reading my post “epic fail” sounded a little harsh😞I didn’t mean it that way!! You are super mom super gardener and sometimes when things even die with you it makes me feel a little better when I kill stuff sometimes it just happens.

[@mariankay6482]

I was at a nursery yesterday buying more plants for a new garden we're putting in. Haha! There was a woman there who was putting a new garden together and she said something like "You look like you have things well in hand." I said, "I watch Laura @GardenAnswer so I know everything!" Then I laughed and said I was teasing about me knowing everything but Laura does! I love to garden! I so appreciate the confidence I've gained at near 60 years old from watching this channel and being so encouraged. These ppl are a huge blessing to do many ppl around the world! (I just wish I had the energy that I had when I was younger!!!)

[@Edu_Kate]

I've mentioned this channel several times at local garden centers. I'm always surprised when they say they've never heard of "Garden Answer." Hopefully, they're now subscribers.

[@mariankay6482]

@@Edu_Kate agreed... I know not everyone does the youtube thang but they could learn a lot in a few minutes a day. I know I have and it's always pleasurable! ❤️

[@vadaann1279]

If Laura only knew how much she helped me up my gardening game. I just wish I could show her.

[@mariankay6482]

@@vadaann1279 You can tag her on facebook and or instagram and she sees the pics you will post.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️ Oh. My. Word. Those Hydrangeas are gorgeous! I cannot wait to get my hands on them! I love how PW is making smaller shrubs that can get tucked into smaller beds. 🙌🏻 Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Me too!

[@Joey11122]

I just went on Home Depot app and they have that hydrangea available for delivery to your home

[@grammabecky]

Thanks, Laura! Some of us need to be reassured that failing is part of growing! Thanks for being REAL.

[@d.wilbur5164]

Very satisfying to take care of a spot where your plants aren't thriving. I'm so thankful not to have the soil issue that you're combatting, but then I can't dig a hole in the clay without being on my hands and knees using the claw side of a hammer. Always trade offs :) And how I love hydrangeas. I have so many in my zone 7B gardens, maybe 50, and they never ever disappoint! Keep the hydrangeas coming!!! Love that particular garden of your property.

[@mudchuk]

This is such an important kind of video! Just because I have a beautiful garden doesn't mean I never kill a plant. It means, I keep trying!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning everyone from Windermere, Florida zone 9b Happy Monday Gardening 🌿💚🌿

[@kathym9676]

Love the comment of "Sometimes you have to pull something out and try something new"! Thank you for sharing your garden with all of us.

[@andreadelange57]

Wonderful timing! Just last night I was searching your old videos to see how these Limettas were doing. As a future suggestion - could you do videos focused on just one type of plant? For example, visit all your hydrangeas in one video, and all your roses in another. I love seeing how the different varieties compare. Love your channel - you are so inspiring!

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

My husband just tells me, "It's a landscaping opportunity." Very comforting.

[@reneeaho9880]

Sounds like you have an awesome husband!

[@pegg9533]

That’s pretty much my philosophy-“A dead plant is a new opportunity!”

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

That is the sweetest!!!

[@elizabethc3842]

Great husband mine tells me sorry chicky don't try so hard

[@MediocreAtBest.]

Happy for more small scale options in hydrangea!

[@willaerley7140]

Does anyone else think that “Flight of the Bumblebee” should be the background music when Laura is planting?

[@keithpugh7538]

Good choice 👍

[@marilynruggeberg]

😂🤣😂

[@juliedaly8953]

Absolutely!

[@christysheffield9151]

Thank you for showing us realistic gardening! In the world of social media we are always shown what works, what’s perfect. So it’s nice to see that even the best gardeners have plants that don’t thrive. That really shows us what the mindset of any gardener (and really anybody) should be. If something doesn’t work, figure out why and what could be done differently and try again. Your videos are always refreshing and encouraging!

[@Katiekatana92]

I bought the limetta’s and made a small hedge 2 years ago. You are so right, because half are glorious, and the other half are half the size and just surviving not thriving. Same lightings, planted same day. We had a ice storm here in Oregon this past winter and a tree landed on one, so I’ve had to replace one. Our gardens are all trial and error’s that the beauty of it.

[@nancydeis7121]

Thank you so much. I love the transparency you have into the good and bad happening on your property. Seeing someone with a garden as large and beautiful as yours making mistakes gives us, people like me, the confidence to try stuff and not give up.

[@darinbennett3638]

Laura, yes, learning from you that there are still fails even after years of gardening is liberating as my wife and I continue to learn about flower and vegetable gardening in Zone 6A (Crestwood, KY). What you have also taught us is that gardening is definitely not a 'one and done' type of thing but rather throughout the season you can be adding/moving/changing plants as the weather changes. My wife was convinced she didn't have room to add a 'thriller' to a pot around our pool and I showed her a video of you planting some pots and she quickly saw that our pot could handle another plant or two! Thanks for all you do for the gardening community across the country!

[@maryannevarre1542]

I planted 2 hydrangeas this year & I never would of if not for Laura!!! Got my coffee☕️☕️

[@lindalee601]

Me too! Gosh, I hope we can order these next year.

[@maryannevarre1542]

@@lindalee601 me too!!! They’re beautiful!

[@Edu_Kate]

I've always loved hydrangeas, but only learned about their care and maintenance from Laura. I'm ready to replace an old variety with one of the newer ones and will properly prune it going forward.

[@mt2766]

Laura, thanks for including troubleshooting videos. They are a tremendous help!

[@seaweednz]

Absolutely love you show when things don't work out, and when your troubleshooting doesn't fix the problem. There are so many variables in the garden, and this demonstrates it perfectly. I've had some amazing luck with things I didn't expect to work, and some terrible luck with things I thought would do really well. Trial and error teaches so much in the garden.

[@patriciabaylor4573]

Can't wait to see them in bloom at that spot. The bloom colors with the surrounding green shrubs will be amazing!

[@ChicagoGardener]

I feel much better about everything that has failed in my garden. Thank you for sharing both the ups and downs!

[@nancydahl8777]

Love the idea of the little lime punch! Thanks for sharing a take on amending soil and trouble shooting.

[@jeane561]

Those will be beautiful Laura. The color will be so pretty. I am so bad on not wanting anyone to see where things fail or a part of the garden that needs weeding. I finally did a video and showed the good, the bad and the ugly and it was kind of a relief to realize it doesn’t need to be perfect before I record. ❤️😊❤️

[@steverdms]

I hate that you lost the plants but it helps to know I'm not alone. I really needed this video! I've been struggling with hydrangeas for years since moving to South Carolina. I've lost so many except for one I have in a container. Now I have some new solutions to try.

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

The Little Lime Punch hydrangeas should look absolutely beautiful in that area Laura. When they bloom they will really be a punch of color there.

[@kellyf2301]

Those are going to be gorgeous in that spot!

[@shirleysenkler781]

That new hydrangea looks gorgeous, will be looking for that next year.

[@NinjaOrchids]

Those are gorgeous hydrangeas!! I love how they transform throughout the season. I cant wait to see you take after the lilac tree and get those suckers out, make it pretty and tidy again. Remembering your video the last time you cleaned one and the end result was amazing 🌸

[@staceyallard2692]

I’ve been hearing her talk about since they moved into that house! 😁😁

[@marilynruggeberg]

Thank you for sharing a "Fail" with us. It gives us hope. I personally have alot of "Fails" Makes you So Real. 💖💖💖

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! I hope your new hydrangeas do better there. It's really appreciated when you share the fails and then what you do to help insure that the new plants do their best. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@LB-vl3qn]

Thanks for giving me the push needed to just accept that the rosemary I planted by my front entrance isn't going to start pushing new growth and pull it out. I'll simply content myself with having one in a pot instead. I appreciate so much that you keep it real and show us the good, the bad, and the ugly. ~ Lisa

[@colleenannesmith]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with garden blunders, you can learn just as much from failing then succeeding.

[@marydavinich2315]

Great show! Like it when you show us problem areas and ideas on how to solve. One of my favorite things about your show is your ability to describe your thought process for the work you do gardening. I can relate. Thanks Laura!

[@TheBking01]

Hey Laura,can’t wait to see these colors ,great choice hope they do better.

[@BethAnn1964]

I love love love this video! Thank you for not trying to give the impression that you are the perfect gardener without fails…. Because they just don’t exist. Love your truth and sharing your reality on your journey. From your lessons, we also learn. 🙏🏻 Adore you and love this channel!

[@jackelson4743]

I chuckled when Laura said not everything works out. Started out 6 years ago with clay flower beds. It took 2 years before I read how to remedy the problem. This is the 3rd different bed of grasses and flowers I'm trying out. I hope to find right combo of soil and plants in another 2 or 3 tries. If not, back to Hostas. :)

[@catsrus-es9eu]

Not the hostas! I have so much shade. Whenever i asked what plants i could use the only two answers-hostas and impatients. 😆

[@wiltrudfriesch6781]

@@catsrus-es9eu ever tried out Anemone hupehensis or Anemone Japonica? It's for half shade. And Kirengeshoma palmata looks interesting. But it blooms late.

[@catsrus-es9eu]

@@wiltrudfriesch6781 no..I'll look them up. Thanks!

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

You are the Martha Stewart of gardening, and I love every minute of it.

[@kathleenhaskett7438]

I think this is the first time I saw you measure before planting. Can’t wait to see them bloom.

[@SR98889]

I’m so glad you show this process! I used to feel terrible when something died.

[@gabrielesattler9213]

You are working it again,Laura.Was waiting for your steady companion ,Russell..Got a glimpse.😃

[@AmenTruth]

It happens.......to everyone. Gonna look FANTASTIC!

[@dlbrenny]

Understanding that all gardeners deal with failure and that it's okay to remove a plant that isn't working out is one of the best lessons that I've learned from your videos. Gardening became easier and happier once I learned this lesson.

[@artistinagarden]

Laura getting serious with the measuring tape!! This second time around it's going to be perfect! Thanks you for sharing your failures and fixes, It gives the rest of us a real feel and the confidence to go for it!! Pull it all out and start again! Thanks for your knowledge and techniques Laura and Aaron, can't wait to see the updates!

[@jennifershiflet4942]

I’m so happy to see you use a tape measure while planting. I thought I was the only one who does that. I feel validated, thank you! 😃

[@rhondafisher72]

Can't wait to see these in bloom they're going to be so pretty.

[@kimbeckner9240]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! And getting to the point! So many speakers fill their videos with nonsense chatter. You provide the information right away. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jimalee2896]

Hi Laura, My daughter, my husband and myself watch your videos every morning with our tea and coffee. Something has been running through my head, that grassy area under the weeping willow tree how about a swing set for Samantha and Benjamin. I think is would be beautiful to look out from the green house and see the kids playing around the tree. Thank you for starting my day with inspiration.

[@tarasuppa4064]

That is going to be beautiful, and full of color! 💐💗🌿🥰 Love your honesty, Laura! I've learned that part of gardening is failing and trying again! ☺️🌱💐💚

[@niyagross9575]

Thanks Laura, it’s so nice to see even experts like yourself can struggle with plants. We learn the most in our failures.

[@budoneof15]

I just returned from Idaho and of course we HAD to make the drive to Andrews Seed. (bucket list) We were able to meet Susan, Laura’s mom, very sweet and even more beautiful then I expected, inside and out. Also when I got home I was greeted by my row of Little Limes in bloom. So pretty.

[@hollyw.]

Over the years, I too had to replace plants that did take. I bought two lilacs last year, the one did great in the front of the house the other didn't do so well. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that struggles with certain plants. Thanks for encouraging all of us gardeners to trouble shoot and try something new.

[@victoriaaustin2468]

Oh I can't wait to get my hands on the new Little Lime Punch hydrangea. Can't wait to see yours bloom and see how they do in your area. And thank you for showing garden fails along with the wins. It helps us know that every plant and garden do have issues. It's working with and through those issues that make for good gardening.

[@melissamele1305]

Thank you for showing us your mistakes, cause basically most of my gardening experience is mistakes, and I would give up. Since I have been watching your videos last summer, I am braving gardening again, and have learned SO MUCH FROM YOU! Thank you! I love your cheerful demeanor, even during gardening adversity. Keep up the good work, bringing plant lovers back to gardening with a little less fear of failure. Cause apparently, failure is part of gardening (just like in life, haha) gotta keep on keepin' on ✊

[@DixieGirl9876]

Good luck with the new plants! Here's it's trying to find a spot not too hot for the hydrangeas.

[@cathyl4622]

Laura I just wanted to say that you explain the way iron works in high Ph soil is very clear and concise. Thanks for your gift for teaching.🙂

[@kaylac3367]

I really like those new hydrangeas!! I hope they do well there. Seems you and Aaron are going to give them lots of love. I don't want you to have problems but it's good to see that things are not perfect for you either. Our benefit is that you help us fix the problems. For that I'm extremely grateful! ❣

[@sonyamartin6217]

You’ve so much tolerance for amending the soil. I amended acidic soil for 7 years and that was always in the back of my mind as a make or break situation for most of my garden & I did it because I love to garden - “the things we do”💗

[@sandrakendrick176]

Jenny from Creekside just did a video about these yesterday. PW sent them some to test and see how the blooms did with the nighttime temps that don’t cool down in the south. Apparently they are worried the blooms won’t go red, just brown. Looking forward to seeing if they work in your area.

[@SS-ge2gs]

Good points on hydrangeas! They give so much and don’t make a mess. Thanks for sharing!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Super informative about the importance of knowing your PH! 💐👍

[@chersimon6056]

This goes in the books as a favorite! Thank you for sharing the failures. Those hydrangeas are gorgeous!! I have one year to find a spot!

[@HectorO]

Love seeing these kinds of videos since they show us that we always learn in gardening and not everything works out! Love your videos!

[@amandamacaulay9326]

Hydrangeas are always worth the effort!!!! I found this so encouraging. Can’t wait to see what they look like in full bloom:)

[@gabymestas4030]

Not that I like seeing you have fails in the garden, but now I don’t feel so bad when I plant the same plant just several feet away from each other and one does beautifully and the other dies. Thank you Laura for all your encouragement!

[@gingersalmons2314]

Those plants are going to be beautiful. Love all those colors.

[@TracysHomeGarden]

Wow…..Little Lime Punch!!!!!! I cannot wait to be able to plant one of these in my garden next year. High pH definitely makes iron unavailable to the roots of hydrangeas….that’s why hydrangeas prefer a slightly acidic soil so that they could absorb Fe (iron). Chelated iron and Iron tone are soluble in water so continuous applications is necessary. Hopefully these new LL Punch hydrangeas will be able to thrive there….would love to see how they bloom and their colour change. 🪴💚🙏

[@TracysHomeGarden]

Huh? Is this a scam??

[@rosa632]

Good Morning Laura & Gardening Friends! I was just taking some photos of new blooms on our Hydrangeas, that we planted last season. In our backyard we have good rich soil in one area and then you dig in another & it looks like clay 🤦🏻‍♀️. So I can relate when Laura shares how you never know how plants will react to different locations. Needless to say, we are learning so much.

[@hac1967]

So glad you planted these. We were looking for hydrangeas to plant, and my boyfriend wants red ones. Saw this one and can't wait to be able to get it next year. Did buy the Fire Light paniculata. Can't wait to see this blossom for you. That hedge is going to be beautiful. I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for all you do.

[@jennygouws413]

I'm losing a fern... I have no idea why, but I've made peace with this over the years. I can only do what I can, and that's good enough. Thanks for sharing the downs along with the ups.🤗💐

[@TheMudPup1]

I love that you are showing us the raw and real mistakes!! I personally love to see the mishaps. It shows us that everyone has issues when planting. No matter how much you know or get help with, there is that oooops moment we all know.

[@donnasteele4631]

You’re living the dream for many of us who could simple nor afford to rip out a dozen or more shrubs and replace them in one go. But that’s ok. Most of us gardeners already know how to be thrifty and patient and use what’s available to us.It’s wonderful to see what you can do with seemingly ( maybe actually) unlimited access to plant material. Your videos are full of inspiration and information. Thank you ❤️

[@mommag3024]

I new nothing of gardening until I started watching your videos. I feel so educated on it now because you not only talk about plant varieties but you also talk about plant issues, compatibility, starting new garden beds and when to remove things even giving plants, energy and time to your neighbors, family and friends...the list could go on and on. You give me confidence on my gardening knowledge

[@pattywestridge2006]

Those are gonna be so pretty and the color will make that side pop ..can't wait to see it

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Hope these Hydrangeas thrive with the fixes that you put in place! That is weird that certain places suffer while other places thrive! Crossing my fingers! 🙂🤞🌿

[@LifeRomanticized]

Another reminder for Laura guys! Lets help her out with that too! 🥰

[@nspector]

I have to say for like the fifth time, Laura, I cannot tell you how much I like the circular area you created in that path. With the piece in the middle, it's one of my very favorite areas of your entire property. I adore the views both ways on that path with the circular area leading to other focal points (one is a statue if facing south, yes??).

[@thania2266]

I NNEEEDDDD This Hydrangeas in my LIFE!

[@patparadine2452]

Boy, do I wish I had your energy! (And do it as fast as you do! 😂 )

[@jgwood10]

@Pat Paradine don’t respond because it’s a fake account.

[@carenreichardt3895]

I'm new to gardening and stumbled across your videos a few months ago. I've learned so much so far and was able to identify iron deficiency in two of my shrubs. Thanks so much!

[@jimskipper1167]

It was an encouragement! Good luck with the new ones. It was nice having you tell the spacing as well because I never feel like I can tell on camera how far you are spacing things and it's something I try to take note of.

[@gracejimenez1370]

Good morning all! It’s coffee time with Laura!! 🌸🌷.

[@christinapunch8458]

Thank you for sharing your mistakes! As a garden hobbyist who tries her darnest, it is refreshing to be reminded that making mistakes is part of the process! Im sure many people feel that too!

[@soniaz8874]

Thank you for sharing that even you have gardening struggles. Always appreciate all that you share and wish you luck in all of your solutions for a beautiful garden

[@jnielson3683]

Shout out to the editing! Thank you for all your hard work. Love your channel. Super helpful video

[@marilynmeyer6731]

I’m that gardener that would save those less healthy plants and try to save them and replant them elsewhere. As usual, Laura making her space beautiful! Can’t wait to see blooms!!

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

I agree. I’d try to save them. Move to small container and baby it.

[@eiryndul]

Hello everyone! I love that you are willing to show us how nature can be fickle sometimes and remind us that it might not be the plant or our skills but simply where they are placed!

[@mollycottontail]

This is how we learn. Thanks for being open and sharing.

[@kimbar11]

Looking forward to seeing them! You’ve definitely taught me to feel okay trying something new, moving plants, starting fresh with an area. I like the idea that my garden can evolve. 🌸🌿

[@kimbar11]

@@clearvaluetax2949 we know this is a scammer replying.

[@laurajacobs-welch1990]

Good morning from WI - Love that we constantly get reassurance - also reinforces that “gardening is the ultimate journey sport”, destinations are never fixed!🙂

[@caitlinwiebe7994]

All that measuring was soooo satisfying!!! Perfectly spaced

[@theacripps8099]

For someone newer to your channel like me, I love this kind of video because I’m in the planning phase of my own gardens and I appreciate watching you amend soil and build up new beds!! Excited to see how these do long term!!

[@beasleyben9191]

I can hardly wait to see them in bloom! I love Hydrangea's and Proven Winners really has it going!

[@nokesvillehaunt915]

I am so in love with these hydrangeas - now how many can I add - 3 are a must and more would be better. Lol. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for all the good, bad, and fixes Laura style.

[@michelerok4252]

Love love love the garden. Thanks so much for sharing

[@vickieyoung7122]

Good Morning !....best way to start the day is with Garden Answer. I am totally sold on these hydrangeas....so pretty !

[@MoniqueARuiz]

I can’t wait to see those hydrangeas in full bloom! The pictures you popped up and the ones on Proven Winners’ site made me swoon.