How to Grow a "No-Work" Flower Garden

I want a beautiful flower garden, but I am NOT a good gardener. I need an easy, "lazy girl" flower garden, and I've found the secret! These tips will help you grow a flower garden that requires no weeding, no watering and no dead-heading (aka no work). The best part? All of the flowers I recommend are perennials, so they come back every year and you can share the babies with friends and family (or they can share with you) making this a FREE FLOWER GARDEN too!
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[@Nikki_Stevenson]

What garden zone do you live in?

[@lindsaymitchell4374]

Cas, you need a bog filter! Google it, there are lots of good tutorials. Its basically a big bucket or tub that you layer large, medium and small rocks in and then run the water through it! It keeps your pond clean without chemicals and you can put cool water plants in the top to make it look cute! Plus you can plant tall grasses around 3 sides and really camouflage it so the yard stays pretty 😊

[@lisap7084]

Thank you! I NEED lazy girl flowers 😅😂

[@oatssettle846]

Don't fill it with concrete, fill it with dirt and plant flowers. It's less expensive and if you ever change your mind, you can dig out the dirt. Loved this video so much, as it was extremely helpful, especially what NOT to plant.

[@kristinesilveira5547]

THANK YOU LOVELY LADY!!! 🙏❤️

[@cassthompson3386]

A whole "lazy-girl" series would be fantastic!

[@LovetoLearn16]

I agree!! Cooking and baking meals and desserts would be amazing!! Also closet organization (show us how you organize yours?) and laundry room set up?

[@bettinaorevil5056]

Yes I agree

[@sherhamon692]

Absolutely ❤

[@barbiec4312]

For perennials and shrubs, year 1 they sleep, year 2 they creep, and year 3 they leap! Good work.

[@bethmannino3993]

My mom used to say that. ❤️

[@rosannabelcastro]

😂

[@stephaniel2208]

Thanks that's super encouraging because a lot of perennials that I've planted this year, like my roses, some phlox, catmint, and dianthus isn't doing so hot, but the phlox I planted last year came back a lot bigger and fuller than it was doing then

[@gmargenka8983]

I love you! You’re so funny. The weeds! I don’t want to deal with all the work but want the flowers! I loved this vid. Yes lazy girl hacks for everything! The only flowers that came with our house are day Lilly’s! Added bonus, all my flower beds are lined with the liner like you showed- BUT- they have stone instead of mulch. I mean it’s a LOT of stone everywhere. I can’t even replant. Watching you with pulling the green leaves cracked me up! It’s like a full time job! Good to know I’m not alone!! Thanks for all you do!

[@Sahmgirl]

Love the "Lazy Girl Hacks" theme for a series. As a fellow lazy girl & ladybug, I want all the hacks. Effortless beauty, that's what I want!

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

I love your lazy garden

[@beachseeker634]

Cas, the frogs are dying from the chlorine. Please don't put any fish in the pond until you have an expert from a pond company evaluate the pond. That person can give you recommendations on how to clear up the pond and maintain a healthy pond. Make sure you tell him (or her) your requirements, i.e., easy to maintain.

[@lyndi9082]

Great advice!! Any thirsty animal, including dogs and cats, cannot drink a from a pond contaminated with chlorine. A proper filter and pump works wonders as does adding plants to increase the oxygen in the water.. there is also beneficial bateria available as an additive!

[@DMB-pe8hk]

And tell him/her about the chlorine tablets for sure.

[@DMB-pe8hk]

And people don't realize that frogs are dying out in dangerous numbers and that literally the world is in danger of starvation if they all die out.

[@hollyhock4160]

Thanks for enthusiastically sharing your flower beds and ideas. It would be great to see footage over time as it matures and through out the season as flowers bloom at various times. It depends on property location, circumstances and personal choice ~ I have areas that I want plants to spread for ground cover, just don’t intermingle with mixed flower beds.. Ground cover plants can save weeding time and use of pesticides to control weeds. Also perennials some of which you don’t prefer…. I personally enjoy and those that grow bigger clumps and spread and provide a fuller ~ wall to wall look, which also helps crowd out weeds. I live in the country and even double weed barrier is not full proof prevention but helps a lot.

[@Mustangmom2k]

We've had our pond for 22 years and it nearly takes care of itself, so something is very wrong with yours. NEVER, ever put chlorine in a pond! It kills everything beneficial in it. I don't know what kind of filter you have, but you need a bio-filter. Then you need beneficial bacteria, which is what helps keep the pond clean and clear. Lastly, you need water plants and plenty of them. The more plants, the cleaner the water because they themselves are a filter. I highly recommend you watch any of the Aquascape pond videos, or Oz Pond's YT channel.

[@elaineparker1218]

Just a little tip for Peony lovers. I honestly was just out cutting some from my 8 Peony bushes. Just take a container of water out with you, cut a stem with a flower or bud and swish it in the water. This removes the ants and you can have a beautiful vase of peonies in your home. I always do. Any hacks Cas, would be welcome, "Hi" from the Maritimes, New Brunswick actually.

[@jejrstans]

Yes! Thank you for sharing this! I was thinking that as she was talking about the peonies. I love them! They smell so good!

[@TheGenflute]

Yes! ❤ I love peonies, and I do this too to avoid the ants. 😊

[@alissandrasweeney289]

Swish the whole flower underwater? That won't hurt it?

[@jejrstans]

@@alissandrasweeney289 In my experience, it doesn't hurt the peony flowers. They are SUPER hardy!! and meet all the criteria that Cas had mentioned for being easy plants to care for. They do have a fairly short flowering for a couple weeks to a month in spring, but you CAN put other flowers with them in the same beds. Just look up "peony companion plants". ...I just double-checked and a few of the companion plants are ones that Cas recommends. Perfect!

[@sherhamon692]

Exactly what i do !!!! They are so beautiful no way I'm not bringing them inside 🩷

[@sherholubowich9627]

You kill me, kneeling in the dirt and gardening in a dress!! I would die if a spider attacked me 😂

[@livinghopehomehealthcare3552]

Hilarious 🤣 Dying 😅

[@bjeannie1960]

Girl I'm with u. I actually have a spider scream (at least my grandkids say I do), When my husband hears that scream, he knows to come running. Or if I live long enough, he's gonna be the next one to die. 😂😂

[@PoppySeed2330]

A quick tip, IF you want a flower or plant that spreads via roots, planting them in a container underground would keep them under control

[@strll3048]

What an awesome tip!

[@lindakrelle6607]

Good for mint

[@Daedal71]

I tried this in my garden for peppermint. Actually, I planted the mint OUTSIDE my raised beds in separate tiny beds. Those dang things sent runners UNDER the partially buried walls of my beds!! When I went to prep my beds the next season and saw how big the root ball inside my garden was (like 1.5 x 3 feet, with runners everywhere), I literally cried. Thankfully, I got it all and it never came back but I'm in a very hot, dry climate. I don't think I would have fared so well anywhere else. Careful with that mint!!

[@kimberlyschwed622]

Wow! Great idea!

[@lisa-4770]

Great tip!

[@leeannsamons4780]

How to make a lazy-girl deck or patio would be awesome. Also, lazy-girl cooking is always appreciated.

[@user-et8wz4dh7w]

Loved the “lazy girl” video. Some great advice. I too would like more suggestions on porch plants. 🪴🌸🍃🌻🌞🐝🦋🌹🌷🎋🌹🌿

[@sharilafleur3792]

Yes to more lazy girl content!

[@findingaway5512]

Birds moved into both of my hanging baskets! A nest in each. Watering them is an adventure.

[@cassthompson3386]

Yeah same here lol 😂

[@lonnarheaj]

One summer wrens moved into my most treasured hanging basket (Chlorophytum comosum/airplane plants from my bride's bouquet 44 years ago). I was thrilled and stressed! I carefully raised up their nest by using a thoroughly washed upside down 6oz cat food can (or small tuna can). I was able to keep my plants carefully watered without making their nest soggy. I was still scolded by mom & dad occasionally when watering, but they fledged 3 healthy babies. 🤗

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

Had a robin nest and lay her eggs in a FAKE moss wreath on my front door one year. When we realized it, we used the garage to come and go until the eggs hatched and the family departed for the season. Was such fun to sneak up and peek at the babies now and then.

[@darlaslate3415]

I put wooden bamboo skewers in my ferns to stop the wrens from building in them every year. We live on 5 wooded acres, they can build somewhere else...

[@laurak6979]

Great ideas. Just keep in mind when you’re first starting these plants you do need to water them more until they establish.

[@Clutterbug]

This is true! Once they have a good root system though, they are so easy!

[@laurak6979]

I completely agree. I have every plant you mentioned.

[@LynneMilne]

Wow Cas - your ‘new’ home - it’s truly gorgeous. Well worth all the planning and waiting 💕🏡

[@lilyrowland3932]

Cas maybe get/make a little "ramp" for the pond so if animals fall in, they can get out.

[@susanmark4469]

Two solutions for your pond dilemma: 1. Put a pump in it; keeping the water moving will eliminate the maintenance. (It probably won't keep dead things out of it, however) 2. Make your pond into a flower garden! I did, and it was the best idea ever! Just drain the water out, fill it with soil, plant it full of some of your fabulous perennial options and enjoy! Susan (not the brown-eyed kind, although I am perennial)

[@angelasnyder3288]

Goldfish and other types of fish eat algae and other debris. So, that helps keep it clean. You can also add pond bacteria. All ponds are constantly in need of water because the heat and wind cause a lot of evaporation. We have a 20,000 gallon koi pond and we add water every week.

[@kristinpetersen5709]

Love the scent of Lilly of the Valley 😊

[@ashtonmd]

Pond rehab; scoop out any leaves or solids that are in it. Stop adding chlorine. Increase aeration, and get some fish (even goldfish are fine). Consider getting a pond lily or duck weed. If it’s in really bad shape, drain half the water and replace, wait a day then add fish.

[@ruthmanor70]

Be careful about adding fish. They have to be fed, but not overfed. They are also prone to be plucked out of the water by birds of prey and other critters.

[@ashtonmd]

Depends on the size of the pond and type of fish. If there’s enough biologicals, they need little additional food. We had a pond for years and rarely fed our fish and they thrived. But yes birds, frogs and other predators can eat them, that’s nature.

[@dkartzinel]

Thanks! This was great! On the pond front - I inherited one as well with my first house. I fought the algae, tried chemicals, & scooped out dead frogs too. It was right in front of my house and looked terrible for FOUR YEARS. One weekend in a fit of frustration/rage I was done. I dug around it, I pulled up all the stones, dug out the pond liner & filled in the hole with sand, then topsoil, then mulch. It took a whole weekend but it was SSSSOOOO worth it! I ended up buying a beautiful garden bench and planter to put there instead and I never regretted it for one second. Plus my daughter, whose window was right next to the pond, ended up sleeping WAY better afterwards. She frequently told me her "froggy friend" woke her up in the night. I just thought she was being cute. NOPE! Turns out there was a frog the size of salad plate living in the pond! Fortunately for him we lived next to an actual pond so he quickly relocated himself to the bigger pond to live his best life. Anyway, moral of the story, if you hate the pond now don't wait a years to build up years of hatred towards it just get rid of it and reuse the stones somewhere else in your landscaping. Best of luck!!!

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Thank you, Cas! Just fill that pond with planting soil and plant more flowers.🌸🌷🏵️🌺🌹🌻🌼💮💠

[@heathersmeather]

Agree! I couldn’t manage a water feature.

[@sj6728]

Good idea!!

[@strll3048]

What a spectacular idea! It would look beautiful, too. A Flower Pond.

[@Andrea_Make-it-your-own]

Great idea! ❤

[@roselewis24]

If the liner is still down when they flood it will kill the plants unless you pick flood plain plants as the liner will hold onto some water still and rot roots of whatever was planted. Could get smelly too. So remove the liner first.

[@dawnwilson8017]

I love my Lilly of the valley, the prettiest little flower in a vase and so fragrant. Mine has only spread in the area I placed it. The raccoons tore up my Shasta daisies.

[@lonnarheaj]

The key to a healthy attractive, enjoyable patio pond is having a NATURAL balance of organisms such as frogs, fish, plants, and oxygenated water through circulation and filtration. Its also important to embrace the fact that a healthy pond will never look like a pristine swimming pool. No pond is maintenance free, but letting nature do most of the work makes it much easier, while providing a healthy habitat for interesting creatures that appreciate the provisions. My one word of true caution from experience: NEVER let a Duckweed plant get within 10 feet of your pond! Oy. There is no getting rid of the stuff. We have so much duckweed in our very large in-ground/natural/in-dirt pond that ducks won't even come close to it. Yeesch. Even going completely dry during a drought didn't kill the darn stuff. Major bummer! At least the frogs, turtles, and dragonflies still enjoy the pond, but I miss the wild ducks.

[@DMB-pe8hk]

All true! Just bear in mind that ponds are never no-maintenance because there's is no inflow and outflow of freshly- sourced water. Even with an aerator fountain, it's still just recirculated, no matter the size. Pond care is a whole thing, but with algae eaters (a natural, balancing slug-like critter), aeration, plants, shade, and circulation, the right animals will come to it and it will get a lot easier.

[@kiwisnotmelons]

Will fish eat duckweed? Also interesting that ducks don't like it..

[@janinechamplin6852]

Bring on the lazy girl hacks! After 40 years of keeping a home & yard, I'm ready for less work 😊

[@heartofpink]

Baking. 14:09 cleaning. And organizing! Lazy girl guides 🎉❤

[@heatherscott4091]

I have been a gardener for over 40 years - yep 4 decades and have even won the Make Your Hometown Beautiful award in our town. I have some tips and other advice - first PEONIES - one of the most beautiful plants in the world - and yes they attract ants but if you rinse the flower gently under cool water you will be fine. Lily of the valley - yes they are invasive - but smell divine - put them in an area of your yard ( I would suggest down where it floods) the smell will be intoxicating - and when they are done blooming - mow them down. Stops the spread too. Now for foxglove ( digitalis) - yes it is toxic but you would need to consume an awful lot of it to ( 6 -8 entire plants ) - technically Foxglove is not a perennial - it is a biennial - meaning it grows one year - flowers and set seeds the second year - You need to plant 2 consecutive years to ensure blooms. It is a beautiful plant - stunning. Now for your daylilies ( we call them sh..t house lilies - historically they were planted in the hole when you moved the outhouse every other year - a clump of lilies - the outhouse had been there). The flower will fall off all by itself ( new blooms should push it off) - they are one of the most prolific plants and the best buys a gardener can purchase. And bonus is daylilies are immune from the Asian lily leaf beetle that will destroy bulb lilies .( and most other flowers when they have finished with the lilies)

[@Clutterbug]

All of you are making me want to give day lilies another try!!!

[@DebMayne]

@@Clutterbug Nooooooooooo! Day lilies, Lily of the Valley are invasive. They negatively impact our ecosystems and choke out native plants which insects and pollinators rely on to reproduce. www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Southern-Grow-Me-Instead-1.pdf

[@ABCD-si7px]

Thank you so much for your amazing advice!

[@joannahutz1258]

Oh, God. Those beetles just polished off what was left of my bulb lilies this year after showing up last year. How do I keep them from destroying the rest of my garden???

[@victoria9432]

@@Clutterbug I love day lilies, but "ditch lilies" are worse than Lily of the Valley for me. And I spent over two hours today just pulling up Lily of the Valley in my flower beds.

[@donnapotter2105]

In the south we call cherry tomatoes (Tommy Toes). For your pond buy goldfish by the dozen. Super cheap! They will eat the algae and in winter they will survive under the frozen layer. My husband built a literal moat at our previous home the goldfish loved it! Me not so much but it was beautiful.

[@nellie9352]

All good perennial ideas! ALL the flower perennials you showed do get larger each year and spread a bit, but more importantly they “get legs” and over a few years they’re needing to be replanted to restore visual order in the beds. (Some movement leaves bare spots while crowding in other spots) Love the hanging pot watering idea!!!

[@lindakrelle6607]

I love lilly of the valley,❤ its perfect under trees like a woodland carpet

[@marymaroney5660]

I know, broke my heart to see her yanking them all up and stomping on them. Probably can’t stand the idea of a weed in her yard either.

[@mffmoniz2948]

I want lilly of the valley under my cherry tree. Nothing else wants to grow in that shade. And it's a closed area, so whatever tries to spread out of that space, will be mowed over.

[@kimhouchins1103]

Lazy Girl hacks would be awesome! For homemaking decluttering... I love your home and your property and your garden!

[@laurencrawford100]

The title alone!!! Omg. Yes yes yes 🙌🏽 I’ll be moving soon and so excited to garden. Moving from an apartment in NY (lived in apartments most of my life) to now owning a home with land. My favorite gardens are flowers that are tall and look like they’ve naturally grown there. Little maintenance sounds amazing!!!! Sign me up for the lazy girl garden. Excited to watch the video. Please be my inspo! ❤🙏🏽

[@brendacollier3862]

Love the lazy girl flower garden tips! I’m a 64 year old grandma that babysits my 2 grandchildren, age 6 and 2, 5 days a week, 9 hours a day. I’m super tired when I get home, so I’m going to re-landscape my flower gardens with easy to maintain plants and flowers. Looking forward to more lazy girl videos!

[@sharonmcmillin1520]

Peony is awesome! The trick to getting rid of ants before bringing them in is to get a bucket of water and dunking the flower portion several times up and down which releases the ants in to the water and your flowers are ant free. Give your flowers a shake to get rid of excess water.

[@lonnarheaj]

🌱One key point about any plant being invasive is that it all depends on where you live! Here in the western fringe of the southeast Texas Piney Woods, the lovely double daylilies my Dad-in-law planted here on the family farm decades ago are not invasive. They are still slowly spreading and have never gone into world domination phase. They do bloom much more heavily in very heavy rainy seasons like we have had recently, and they likely accelerate their space capture when conditions are most favorable like now. Other than rain, the daylilies are on their own and don't seem to care. There are varieties of daylilies that are known for being "self-cleaning," so they will drop off dead heads and seed pods on their own, but I love seeing the seed pods as being part of the natural process. Sadly, peonies can't survive our summer heat. Some plants are always better left to their own dedicated space so they can flourish and spread with reckless abandon without getting obnoxious about it. 💚

[@monicahoffman4138]

Great video! Thanks for all the great tips! Your pond should have running water so that the algae, etc. is less likely to grow. Moving water has less chances of being stagnate breading ground for undesirables. There are water plants that help keep the water clearer. Also algae eaters, but it depends on your climates freeze temperature and you may have to bring them in in the winter or get new ones every year. Try using" tank tabs" used by horse owners to keep algae and icky under control, but safe for animals, plants, etc. I hope you are able to get your pond nice . Water in a garden is a soothing and natural calming space for outdoor enjoyment. 💚

[@77chacha]

I have watched every single one of your videos! But this is the only one I have found to disagree with 😂 Firstly, no chlorine in your pond. That’s why your frogs are dead. You need to have bottom feeders, Koi and snails to keep it clean. Second…..Lily of the Valley and Peonies are my favorite 😂 Lily of the valley won’t venture to bright areas and can be mowed over after flowering (if you hate them) And the ants on the Peonies can be shaken or rinsed off. Both make your house smell amazing! (If you see ants after bringing g in put a trap at the bottom )

[@nelclark3000]

You could get a solar fountain to help move the water so it doesn't stay stagnant ( amazon or lowes under 50.00 bucks) . I love mine. Also, some floating water lilies and plants so the frogs can hop in and out of the pond . No chlorine if you are going to have anything living in there. Install a water filtering system ( it's not that expensive or just bucket out 20 percent every 4 weeks or so , replacing it with fresh clean water. This helps cut the algea . Lilies and other aquatic plants will help with that as well. Of course, in the worst ( easiest lol) case, empty water out , fill with dirt, and add some of those plants you are talking about . 😅 Thank you for all your great ideas !

[@bobbarbarabrostrom3650]

These ideas are GOLD! And the printable is the cherry on top! For years, I’ve longed to establish a lush perennial garden and have cut flowers gracing my table, but didn’t know where to start. Like you, I have a black thumb, and I never remember to water or deadhead because of my ADHD. This is the video that changes everything! 😊

[@mke614]

Love this new series idea! ❤ As far as the pond goes, maybe hire a pond service to evaluate and balance the pond so that you can take it from there. It’s pretty hard to bring a pond back to being balanced without experience.

[@mrsp5713]

Yes please! #lazygirlliving is a perfect series for me. Life’s too short when you wanna have a clutter free life, a beautiful garden, cook & bake all the things, and even do all the self-care all while running around with the family too!

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

These were so great! And remember that you are helping the native bees and pollinators when you plant native plants. They survive the best in your area too. To get rid of lily of the valley, Dig up the entire plant, including the roots and rhizomes, because that is how they spread. You can also sink pots or buckets with the bottoms removed into the ground to contain the lily of the valley. I do that because I love them in my spring bouquets, they are so fragrant. Bury cans 6-10" deep, so I use old plastic large coffee cans and just cut the bottoms off. You can also solarize the soil by covering it with clear plastic sheeting and anchoring it with stones, pavers or bricks for a summer. The heat kills the plants and prevents regrowth. 🌱 For the pond: Lazy person tip #1: Install a skimmer bucket to draw in surface debris before it sinks. That will prevent the muck from forming somewhat. A pump sits inside the skimmer, filtering out chunky material before it reaches the pond. This prevents a lot of buildup. Lazy person Tip #2: Aerate the pond using a bottom diffuser or surface aerator like a fountain. You can even buy solar powered ones that float on the surface and use no electricity. Aeration adds oxygen, prevents stagnation, and reduces muck buildup. It's one of the easiest ways to keep a pond healthy.

[@scarletbluefield2542]

Cas: these plants are impossible to kill. Me: tell that to the 2 lavender plants and myriad blanket flowers that I've managed to unalive over the years, may they rest in peace. I have managed to keep an additional 2 lavender plants alive for 2 winters now, but I have given up on blanket flower, because I am weary of planticide.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Lol, I've killed so many of the ones she says you can't kill. 😂

[@LaJuana558]

@@GoingGreenMom. Same! I had a good laugh at her comments. I look forward to seeing her thoughts on gardening next year. 😂😂😂

[@june.w.1288]

I killed some lavender bushes too, they were in a pot. Those in pots need to be watered. But I have one planted in soil: that one is alive since 4 years approximately. The problem is, lavender needs pruning and I don't know how to prune it. I killed another lavender bush by cutting away too much of it. This bush, which is alive, I didn't dare to prune. But it becomes a mess if it's not pruned and starts to look unattractive after the second year. I need to learn how to prune it properly.

[@mffmoniz2948]

I basically gave up on buying lavender. I plant in my garden. It never ever comes back...

[@SometimeAgo65]

My lavendar always dies too...Im not sure why. I have plenty of beautiful flowers but some just domt work for me. Roses never do good either so who knows? 😊❤

[@Daedal71]

Love the video! FOR YOUR POND: Plants like water lilies and other water plants will shade the water and keep the algae from growing. The sun is what makes the algae grow. Also, fish can feed on the algae. Fish will also eat any mosquito larvae that find their way in. Aeration is also going to be importan - you need a bubbler, waterfall, sprayer, etc. Wherever it seems like mice are falling in, put in a long, small tree branch for them to climb back out.

[@thisisbethm]

I love Lily of the Valley! So pretty. I just put it in its own garden!

[@sundoesshine8583]

If you have a husband that likes to build tons of planters but can't keep anything alive, plant Lily of the Valley. At least it's green and not a dust bowl like our other beds!

[@lesleyatcofo]

You're my kind of gardener: low maintenance, drought hardy, beautiful perennials!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You are reading my mind again. I want a garden but I'm not sure where to start.

[@peggygibson28]

Yes! Lazy girl cleaning, decorating, exercising!!!! Please! I'm an obliger and for some reason you're the only person I like listening to on KZbin. I'd love a clean with me video that I can work along side with 😁

[@susanbaity2350]

Yes to the exercises! That would be so fun!

[@lauriegentry246]

Love the Lazy Girl idea! Decorating would be a fun video.

[@verawilkerson6734]

I love Lilly of the valley, they smell so good and they are not ugly after the blooms stop. Iris are my favorites, so many colors and you can divide and plant more. Daffodils are also great. Hydrangeas are another favorite.

[@countrycleo5268]

Okay - I happen to love Lily of the Valley. I have a large open area in one garden that I let it grow. The scent is so wonderful. Takes me right back to my childhood. My daylilies are great. They fill up my garden nicely. So, everyone likes something different. :)

[@laurie-annemead6153]

Love this gardening video. As an ADHD butterfly, it's out of sight out of mind, but I love flowers..

[@lorenashley1111]

Haha same here I just took notes and will try them all!

[@swrigley9861]

Cas, to plan for your vegetable garden next year, you might like the book "The Autopilot Garden" by Luke Marion. I've watched his KZbin channel MIgardener for years, and his autopilot techniques for less work are right up your alley! Also, I have many of the flowers you mentioned in the first half of the video, and I got most of them for free from my mom's boss' yard. Many of them are still going strong over 20 years later!

[@anneblakemore9186]

I love the topic. I don't love the name. Perhaps busy girls guide to.... I like to have all the things and have fun too. Just an idea. I love all the tips for flowers. I may actually plant some flowers now. ❤❤

[@janebendewald7365]

Cas! Lilly of the valley is my favorite flower! I paid a lot to have them sent from Holland for my bridal bouquet. I am sure someone would be willing to dig out the bulbs and take them. You can plant other flowers in the same bed, that are taller, and bloom later, like the Black Eyed Susan. They will co-exist, and just weed wack the lillies after they are done blooming. Also, maybe turn the pond into a layered garden? LOVE ANYTHING LAZY GIRL! 😉

[@Clutterbug]

Noted!

[@suishereuse]

I'm all for lazy girl hacks! I've chosen not to put in flowers the last couple of years because I've been overwhelmed just caring for my 4 kids that are 6 and under. I don't need to keep plants alive, too! But, I love your tips and I think I'm going to start plotting out my garden!

[@LS-um3zq]

Keeping 4 kids alive is fantastic!

[@lmo4879]

Great video idea! I've killed so many lavenders, with and without watering 😑 But scabiosa are great! Mine are in full sun in pots, and doing well. I'd also recommend getting clover going in your lawn. Instant drought-proof greenery that survives the hot spells. But if you have pets, please check which plants / flowers are toxic for them, before you buy.

[@karenstairs8273]

Thank you for the Download!!

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

LOL The foxglove tea! 😂 I actually think that was one of the murder weapons on Monk or Psych or one of those shows... 🤔

[@Clutterbug]

Oh no, lol!

[@june.w.1288]

I think it's in one of the Agatha Christie books, but I don't know exactly where.

[@Celenia2231]

Cas PLEASE share more like the free download of the herbs pot. I want one SO bad. Tell me ALL the secrets to make it stay alive and work.

[@thechattyhomemaker]

Absolutely! Bring them on. I am a pastor's wife, and homeschooling mom of 7 and need more ideas for saving time around the house.

[@cassthompson3386]

Do you mean you have 7 children?? 7?? 😳

[@thechattyhomemaker]

@cassthompson3386 Yes. I am a mother of seven. We have four boys and three girls. Ots not as scarry as it sounds. They are well-behaved, mostly, and a lot of fun.

[@ellenfisk5106]

My grandson and I watched and he loved this. So did I 😊😊 no real obstacles.

[@jenajenkins6199]

I needed this video!! I’m all about lazy girl hacks!

[@patrewn]

You make it sound so easy

[@universalbeauty_stephanie]

Lazy girl hacks needed here! Hehe I love how real you are! So genuine x

[@treehugnhipi3765]

Really depends where you live. In southern California where i live, you don't water ANY plant, perhaps barring cactus, and it will not survive. Also, perennials here don't die back. I enjoy mine all year in my garden. 😊

[@holly7797]

Agree here in the Pacific Northwest, if you don’t water everything dies. Finally put everything on irrigation and it’s way more efficient.

[@customer5032]

Same in Phoenix! Two drought resistant bushes that I actually do not water often though: bougainvillea, and Texas sage (leucophyllum.) Gorgeous and extremely low water! 🌸❇️🌺

[@walkingexercise5375]

Cas, your videos are always inspiring and relatable! Furthermore, your videos have humor, great advice, and support! I have been watching Diane in Denmark Friday videos here on KZbin where she gives four-self assignments and she mentioned outdoor activities, so beginner gardening is a great idea! Plus flowers are calming and colorful!

[@damianagibbonspyles233]

This gives me hope. Thanks, Cass!

[@kimberlytate2623]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

[@shellysanderson933]

8:42 Cass, perhaps you could just embrace the Lily of the Valley? I think you might be heading in the wrong direction there. Lily of the Valley is “AMAZE BALLS”! It is one of the best smelling blossoms ever. It can be used as an awesome ground cover and when used with that in mind, it is beautiful. I consider the green leaves beautiful. It creates a gorgeous, lush ground cover! 😊

[@carolgreenan2022]

I love my lily of the valley. I think the issue at Cass house is where it's planted. But it is work if you want it contained.

[@carolgreenan2022]

My number one garden mistake. Rose of Sharon. I will be fighting it as long as I live here I think. It's a beautiful nightmare

[@findingaway5512]

I love lily of the valley!!!

[@findingaway5512]

*shrieks* when you rip it out!

[@findingaway5512]

I love those orange tiger lilies. They may be a day Lilly variety. I don't have any but I know they spread a lot and I love seeing them in the summer.

[@robinraven4]

Thank you for this.

[@gjm2598]

What a great detailed video

[@wendycash54]

Ok, you put down landscape fabric, then you add mulch. The mulch breaks down into dirt. Weeds grow on TOP of the mulch, (birds drop seeds, air sends seeds )sending their roots down THROUGH the landscape fabric and believe me within 2 years you will be ripping out all of that landscape fabric. Don't do it. NOt to mention the fact that the benefits of mulch will be lost on the plants, because there is a landscape fabric barrier. Or, only put down landscape fabric with non organic material like rubber mulch or gravel. Also, these plants are NOT no care plants. You do have to cut them back at the end of the year, all of them. You should fertilize them. and all plants need water. Especially if you don't get much rain. I was skeptical when I read the title of your post with good reason. I love your channel and you have some great info, but I think you should avoid making general statements. All of these things depend on your zone, your climate, and your soil. I do love the plants you chose. They are great and most bloom for a long time, but everything is work. Lazy girl tip? Get a gardener.

[@tammyschweitzer6504]

Lily of the valley is also poisonous. However, it's spreading and choking ability a is great if you're trying to choke off poison ivy.

[@sj6728]

This is the best!!! Video on plants !!!! Perfect timing!!! THANK YOU!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@ashleybradley7974]

Love this!! Thanks, Cass!

[@dangermouse9g365]

A lazy girl series would make my butterfly heart so happy 😁🦋

[@Clutterbug]

Yay!

[@cindyrae3423]

I wouldn't say we are la 15:29 zy girls, just busy girls 😅. A complete series would be wonderful.

[@kristinesilveira5547]

AGREE!!!! ❤ I ABSOLUTELY LOVE what Cas does!! AND I wouldn’t necessarily call us lazy either!!! 🥰 Super busy!! AND we ladies are busy prioritizing!!! So Shortcuts for Busy, Prioritizing Ladies!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lvettesonai]

Sis!!! You solved most of my garden issues in this one video. Yayyy😊 Thank you from zone 7a blazing hot summer in Nashville.

[@kristymunson5967]

Yes! More lazy girl ideas, please! Particularly in gardening! Thanks for the printable! 🌻

[@CardsbyMaaike]

i like how people always say no maintenance, but i kind a like pottering in my garden, tending to my plants, watch them grow...give slugs swimming lessons, prune my fruit and see how they reward me, it's my haven after work, turn brain off and pull weeds, it's super calming and stress relieving in my opinion. the daisies get eaten by slugs, so do the coneflowers and most important for me is that they're safe for my cats, so no lillies and many many others don't make the cut ;-) lavenders need to be pruned hard for it to thrive

[@swrigley9861]

Giving slugs swimming lessons...😂 Slugs (or maybe snails?) like to eat hostas too, unfortunately.

[@wendycash54]

Many of these plants are NOT or rabbit resistant, most of all hostas.

[@stacyrae5027]

Oh - & ants are necessary for peonies to thrive. You cut one & just shake it off.

[@gillianmuspic2337]

that is a fallacy. The peonies will open just fine without the ants. The ants come because the peony releases a sweet sap

[@captgray2000]

Thanks for letting us know about this garden method 🎉

[@user-tz5tt3jl1n]

This info is fabulous!…I am older and every summer I feel worn out chasing after all my outside flowers and plants, keeping them watered…I am definitely taking your list of easy care flowers to my garden center…and yes, yes, yes to more lazy girl guides to homemaking, cooking, organizing and decorating! Thank you so much!!

[@bethmannino3993]

Lazy anything videos are great! I would love lazy cooking ideas for when it’s hot out and I don’t want to heat up the house with the oven or stove.

[@renatasawicki5845]

Of you are that lazy hire a gardener.

[@PhotogWannabe23]

Ooh, I caught this 5 minutes after you posted. I need plant tips, for sure!!

[@stephanieschultz6304]

Absolutejy love this Cass!!! ❤

[@MorphoMenelaus.]

Informative and super helpful video. Thank you so much. We moved to a house with a garden a little over 3 years ago. And it's been a nightmare. The first year I was busy settling us in the house that I didn't have time to pay attention to the garden and boy what a mess an unattended garden can do in few months! The second year I focused on removing plants upon plants upon plants that the previous renter planted. It was just too much! Messy structures are just not my style. And this last year, I've been trying to build a garden that works best for us and its been a lot of trial and error and I put way more time, energy and money into it than I would've cared to. I am so excited to implement the tips in this video. Hopefully by the time I am done, I will have a garden that I enjoy and love and am excited to spend time in rather than a dreadful one.

[@Tabea-qj7hp]

I love the part, where you go wild with the lilies of the valley! 😂 I can so relate to this 😅

[@renatasawicki5845]

That was actually very stupid. You love all plants or you don't love them at all.

[@ruthmanor70]

If I lived closer I would clean your flower bed of all the lily of the valley plants and bring them into my back yard. I love their smell and the way they look. They're the flower for May, my birth month.

[@june.w.1288]

I have Lily of the valley in my yard too, and they spread so much over the years. I find difficult to find the heart to weed them out but they do really spread like weeds, kill other plants that are not as tough as them, and they are highly poisonous too. I like the smell of the flowers, but keeping them in line is a struggle for me.

[@MogeraWogura2]

​@@renatasawicki5845​ What a very strange, extreme statement. Not wanting a specific plant to totally overtake your garden doesn't mean you don't love plants. It is definitely not an all-or-nothing situation. 😅

[@jamierouse9809]

You can garden as a renter too! From a simple herb box in a sunny window, to having your shade loving tropical plants on a north facing balcony.

[@SpicyBricy]

Yes yes yes to Lazy Girl series! ❤

[@lindalemon1192]

Love this!!

[@sunshine3914]

About mulch… it attracts bugs to nest in, especially roaches.

[@luckyfire313]

If you add a little ramp to get out of the pond there should be fewer dead animals because now they won't drown.

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Loved this video.

[@katasticone]

OMG it's like you are in my head. Your timing is amazeballs.

[@NickiHorn78]

Cas, Drain the pond, Fill with soil, plant more flowers! Don’t let that stress you out for another minute! xo

[@dianesgardeninspiration]

We love so many of the same flowers!!!! Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@conniegibson9740]

Loved this, Cas!

[@j.annminer7163]

Love Lily of the Valley lol I live for the smell every year! Used to have Lily of the Valley perfume. But I do agree. It spreads like crazy! Love this video!

[@lonnarheaj]

One word of caution from the initial part of the video: NEVER stack wood next to your foundation. A stack of wood is a termite resort. 😱

[@lgraps]

She's as far north as I am in Wisconsin, and we don't have termites up here, lucky us