Out with the Old: Replacing Plants I No Longer Love! & Meet My New Fave Pretty Parasols Coneflower!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Garden Friends! Over the last couple of seasons, I have been editing my garden. Removing plants I no longer like, and replacing them with new plants I will enjoy more. Its difficult to pull out plants that you have nurtured for so long. But at some point we have to make the decision to keep disliking them or to pull them out and plant something we will enjoy more? Life's to short to look at plants we don't like. I replaced my Hosta with Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia. I replaced the Euonymus with some Midnight Sun Weigela. I also replaced white swan cone flowers that reverted back to the native purpurea variety with some Pretty Parasols Coneflower which had been on my wish list for a couple of seasons. Have you done something similar in your garden or are you thinking about it? Comment below. Thanks for watching - Steph 🌱 (Gardening in Massachusetts zone 6b) #gardening #planting #garden #landscape #gardeningtips #plants #flowers Spring Tour of my Japanese Maple Garden: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4C5oKKieKupe5I ---------------------------------------------------------------------- My Amazon Store Where You Can Find Many of My Favorite Garden Items 👉 amzn.to/49F9RTU ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨Feeling inspired by this video? Support my channel and help me create more valuable content by making a donation through this link: 👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/hookedan... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Vego Garden Products (Thank you for using my affiliate link!)👉🏼 glnk.io/HookedandRooted ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Coast of Maine Soils: coastofmaine.com/pages/find-l...

[@angelaleisring1070]

Last year I moved into a house with a large existing flower garden. I was so excited this spring to see it come to life. As the season went on the garden became massively over populated. I felt obligated to keep the existing plants. After viewing this I feel better about removing some just for the sake of space and also to put in flowers of my choice. Thanks!

[@katewilhoft2893]

It’s funny how bunnies go after different things in different locations. I have never had bunnies eat my Japanese painted ferns, but they always eat my gomphrena.

[@judymckerrow6720]

You may not like hosta but I do. I’m glad you rehomed them. I hope your mom enjoys them 🌺💚🙃

[@GardeningSpirit]

My husband thinks I'm nuts when he sees me pulling plants out 🤣... If it doesn't work anymore take it out. Life is too short not to love your garden!

[@gigimil19]

@@GardeningSpirit this year will be the last year I’m feeding the deer 🦌 with my hydrangeas. We moved three in the backyard which is fenced and have one more to go.

[@faboo21]

same here. 😂

[@amyjones2490]

I’m with you Steph! If a plant isn’t working or takes too much care replace it.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank Amy! 🙌

[@heidibucci2305]

😂 I think George really wanted the eggs! Your Japanese maple garden is beautiful. I love the clever use of the wire trash can!

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

I was just thinking the same thing! Some eggs please, perhaps the hostas can be shared.😂😂

[@lm8006]

Our area has several free or swap perennial FB groups. I dig & post & they are usually gone within hours. It really helps with garden guilt!

[@HookedandRooted]

So true, I agree!! I always love when I can pass along plants to others for their gardens 🌱💚

[@kevinjpayne1774]

"Garden Guilt!" I just moved a hardy hibiscus today that I felt too guilty about getting rid of. Would love to have given it away.

[@kerry4261]

Very inspiring! I am working on removing all of my Daylilies. Their brown foliage is sad! I can't wait to get them all out - however, they are very persistent and more pop up every year.

[@jane63]

I'm just glad I'm not the only one who does this!

[@barbaradewey1155]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for permission to switch out plants that I don't love or just aren't working. We work so hard in our gardens to not absolutely love them. And by the way I love you hair and new look. You and your garden look lovely!

[@josephcirasella5211]

New to your channel and enjoy how you and George work together. I do remove plants at times when they just don’t work. I do place the removed plants on my curb and let somebody who can use it…so it can live on.

[@rhondaroberts4908]

I'm currently stripping most of the plants out of my garden come spring I will have a completely new look. I'm excited.

[@kristywhited8857]

Well done! I'm editing too....because of deer and rabbits. I got rid of Hosta a LONG time ago. Not sure how the previous homeowners did it, but they planted hosta and azalea and I found the deer wouldn't leave them alone so they're GONE! This fall, I'm on a mission to get rid of what they're eating and replace with more of what they're not eating. I hope this pays off! Time will tell.

[@gardenfunwithpaulie]

My goodness Steph absolutely stunning. Always enjoy seeing your beautiful garden. 🎉❤❤❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Paulie 💚

[@Blake.Cooper]

So close to 80,000 subscribers Steph!! Congratulations and so well deserved!

[@deannahaworth7666]

I’m glad you rehomed your hostas

[@monicamcleod6999]

Hi Steph, I totally agree with you, I have been editing my garden by removing and replacing plants for years. My only problem is I have had a hard time actually throwing plants away. I have a big yard, so I tend to move them to another spot. However, next spring, I will be definitely getting rid of some plants. Plants on my list are day lilies, shata daisy, rebeķia, and coneflower. These plants have quadrupled in size for me and I will be taking some sucker's out. I will definitely be trying the ascot rainbow euphorbia. My problem is at the back, I inherited black walnut trees when I bought this property, so due to the juglone in the roots, leaves and fruit. I am limited with what I can plant at the back. Sucks. I already have the donkey's tail euphorbia that's doing well, so I will try the ascot rainbow euphorbia. I tried the fire chief thuja that you suggested earlier this year and they are going fantastic in my garden.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Have shared this on this site before, but this is just a reminder of my own thinking. First issue, deer and rabbits. Second issue, Virginia steamy, often dry long periods in the summer. This past summer was a doozy, with three weeks of about 100 and higher, and no rain. So, animals and weather. I just don’t want to spray, cover or fence in plants that are dinner for deer and rabbits. It’s costly and discouraging, because they win and you lose most of the time. So, I have taken out lilies, hosta, sedum, hydrangea, roses. I have planted Double Play Doozie spirea, yarrow, Pugster Blue butterfly bushes and ferns in their place. No spraying and no eating. They are also drought resistant. Allium has become another favorite. It is costly and time consuming, but I am hoping worth it all for the peace of mind and simple good looks of a not munched on garden.

[@karrelyeagle696]

You certainly have come a long way delivering informative, well thought out garden videos. Good job! Thank you. Zone 5/6 central Ohio.💐

[@nangoo6209]

Thank you so much sweetheart ❤❤❤👍💯🪴🪴🌹🌹🥹🍀💪💪🙏🙏

[@grisespino5342]

It used to be so hard to pull anything. I’d be resuscitating till …. It’s gotten a little easier. You and your hubby make a great team ! Love your new plant choices. The weigelia really pops in that beautiful wine red color.

[@GardenMoxie]

You now have me wanting to add that Ascot Rainbow euphorbia to my garden. That looks like an amazing plant Steph. Thanks for sharing the name. Same with that parasol coneflower. I love how the pedals fade to a lighter color. I'm hoping to make a wreath with my gomphrena. They are great plants for sure. Great video Steph. I loved every minute of it. So good.

[@kathywatt5415]

I totally agree and have removed plants that I don’t like or are too attractive to deer and see nothing wrong with that. This fall I’m taking out two peonies that bloom early and lose their petals so quickly and then get powdery mildew. They aren’t worth keeping even though I love peonies.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Kathy! Exactly if plants aren't happy in our gardens, no need to keep them around. The Itoh's are great and stay much more upright. I even found one on clearance recently. I'm sure you can find another peony replacement. Thanks for watching 🌱

[@Sharon-kp7lc]

I grew a dozen of Gomphrena from seeds this year. They are looking stunning in my raised bed now. Everything you said about this flower is true. I’m very very happy 🩷 thank you so much!!

[@cherylt6888]

True! Why do we keep plants that no longer serve us well and bring us joy. I think we get guilted into keeping them sometimes. Thank you for showing what a difference a change out of something not working to a pleasing replacement can bring so much interest and beauty to that spot😊👍🏻🙌🏻

[@connieb6464]

Your garden is beautiful 😊❤🌺

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ms.lewistaughtme2750]

He always catches you taking showers, 😂! Y’all are so cute together! I love it😂❤.

[@margievaughan2456]

Love your plant choices, I got rid of all my day lilies last year because of deer. Sometimes we have to replace & not look back. Beautiful gardens

[@PeggyMills]

I have the same metal baskets, Steph. Use them all the time. I just planted the Rainbow Euphorbia, hope I didn’t put it in too much sun

[@Jaimely08]

Awesome video, as always, Steph. You inspired me to go out and move some plants around 😆

[@joellenjones3410]

Wow! Your main walkway border is so pretty! I think your Japanese garden is my favorite! Gorgeous! Your Japanese maples sure are thriving ! I cannot wait to see a video on them .😬I just yanked out some lantana and planted it in my backyard. It’s struggling but it will make it. Most Lantana come back here in SC from the winter. Thanks for sharing your gardens!

[@smedgirl1]

This video is perfect timing as I just took out very mature Little Lime hydrangea that was at least 5-6 years old and very full. I too was reluctant to do so as it was so healthy but it quickly got picked up after posting on my local gardening page. A young couple were thrilled to get it. She was so excited and it made me so happy to give it to her. It really opened the space and I planted an At Last rose in its place. The Ascot rainbow is such a great choice. I bought one 2 seasons ago knowing nothing about it just because I liked the leaf structure and boy oh boy has this plant performed. What a great surprise to see those lime flowers this Spring. Its remaIns perfect in winter and has gotten bigger than expected, about the size of a boxwood. Absolutely no maintenance at all, just a perfect plant in 4 seasons. I plan on replacing 3 nandinas in Spring with 3 Ascot rainbow euphoria. P.S. you always look so pretty in your dresses.

[@katethegardener]

Love this video.....I am digging out my favourite plants to bring with me. I have over 75 different varieties of Hosta's from mini's to gigantic. I will bring a few of my fav's but it is great when you move because you can reinvent your garden from a whole new perspective. Blank slate....all of my DA roses will be coming too :) Thank you for rehoming your Hosta's and another great video.

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Steph. I’m happy that you just re-homed those big Hostas. Over the past 3 yrs. I ripped up several oversized Rose bushes, a huge lilac tree & abelia. Yes, it’s needed from time to time. Never looked back.

[@sherryhuff6963]

I'm waiting for a little cooler weather to take out most of my hostas & reshape the bed they're in. They start out nice in the spring but end up being eaten by slugs & bugs & looking terrible. I will use your videos for inspiration as I decide what to put in their place. Love all your videos and also the way George helps you & supports your garden channel.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Sherry! Its so nice to make these changes in the cooler days of fall. I'm looking forward to doing a bit more gardening as well in the coming weeks. Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching 💚

[@olive-grey-green]

I swapped hosta with bergenia a year ago 😊 I agree with the philosophy of taking out plants that no longer serve us.

[@SallysGardenSolutions]

Great videos. Bravo to you and your husband. Great team!!

[@thomasphillips6612]

Thank you Steph I get so much value out of your videos…👍🏼👍🏼

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Thomas! You are so welcome. I'm so glad you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching 🌱

[@thomasphillips6612]

@@HookedandRooted Absolutely Steph!👍🏼👍🏼

[@denisedelgado3350]

Very pretty! I’m going to look into that Midnight Sun weigela 🤩 And I love your choice of cone flower, so pretty! I agree with your choice of euphorbia, they outshine the hosta.

[@elainewashington3004]

I spent five hours today moving hostas! They were crispy and looked bad. Moved them to woodland area. I have no problem getting rid of plants , just need the energy to move really established ones!

[@JoyceKing-i8l]

Yes I’m now gardening 5 yrs in my newish home and your so right to move or get rid of plants were not happy with 😢

[@theresaburg5881]

You do you. If you no longer love it, dig it up and rehome it with someone who does. Your garden looks great.

[@PickleDoll432]

I love your channel! You are so inspirational. I am doing the same thing that you are doing. Last year, I removed most of my dallies and this year, I am slowly migrating all of my Hostas to one area where I can keep them pretty much doused with deer remover. I am also slowing transitioning all my beds to low maintenance, deer resistant plants. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Your walkway is looking amazing!

[@hk_flower]

Love rinsing off my feet and shoes in the hose when I'm gardening! Right there with you. :)

[@AS-lm9xm]

Thank you for sharing.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

Hi Steph! You’ll probably already know about the milky liquid from the euphorbia!. Becare full with it . Great job! So nice to know that you know when to stop and take a break.❤

[@1pete57]

Taking ot my daylilies this week and not going to feel guilty...My chickens keep nesting in them and they look awful most of the time...thinking of replacing them with candy corn spirea that you showed us...but love the ones you planted today also...I love your garden and your uplifting yt channel...thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! You will feel so much better after you remove them. I have never regretted removing mine. We need plants that bring us joy 💚sound like your chickens liked them more than you 😉 They candy corn is great, i think that would be a great pick. Thanks for watching.

[@juliafiore120]

Great advice, Steph. All the changes you made took great! Those coneflowers are beautiful!🤩 Have a Blessed Day 😊

[@MisBunnypics]

Love that weigela by the A/C unit! The leaves remind me of a coleus. I'd get 2 blue rug junipers to plant in between them for winter interest 😉 I got sick of a big patch of arundo donax grass, killed it off and put a little paver patio over it right in the middle of a big garden bed. Did a container garden on the patio and love it.

[@angieketcher5917]

I've watched you for a long time. You are amazing. I love everything you have done in your gardens. Beautiful...

[@soniewhitten4844]

thanks for the video, enjoyed it. your new plants are beautiful and they are going to fill in nicely. thanks for all your tips for gardening. hope you have a great weekend.

[@michellefrance1165]

Nice additions Steph!

[@mimlauj6869]

I have been looking for those cone flowers ever since I saw them in Erin's garden 😍

[@J_3_P_O]

I have added one euphorbia in the spring and now its HUGE! Had to dig up the plants it was crowding. We did a trip over the summer to the Mediterranean where a lot of euphorbia are native. I was surprised how many varieties there are. Tree types, shrubs and more herbaceous ones. They are beautiful and interesting plants.

[@janettefisher256]

George , I loved the idea of feeding the goats the hosta !

[@HookedandRooted]

😂 He thought it was a great idea 🌱

[@faboo21]

I love that Euphorbia which I discovered last year. It’s really unique and low maintenance. ** The milky sap it oozes can irritate skin so best to handle with gloves. Will look up the coneflower as I also find White Swan is a tricky plant. Thanks for sharing!

[@Catherine3385]

You got me hooked on gomphrena! I grew atomic purple in a pot on my porch after watching one of your videos. I loved it and so did the hummingbirds. Next year it will be all along the walkway

[@normabadillo3235]

Absolutely beautiful garden♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@suzannebartow6390]

I too have fallen in love with weigela......look for one from Monrovia called "Coco Chill" I think you will like this hardy dark leaf one with beautiful pink blooms.

[@kaydonley7796]

I’m renaming your channel to “The Fearless Gardener “. I love how you just go for it! Rip ‘em out! I totally agree with your disdain for euonymus. They are ugly and a SCALE magnet. I wish the deer would eat mine. I have the euphorbia and totally agree they give all year interest. Your garden is only getting better with each change you make.

[@asimpson6171]

That new echinacea 😍

[@stephengary1217]

I've removed many of my hosta and daylilies because of deer and been replacing them with deer resistant plants. Loved the ascot rainbow euphorbia may try to find some. Bunnies nibbled on my painted japanese ferns for a few years but this year they have left them alone.

[@HookedandRooted]

Great move! I have really enjoyed the euphorbia so far. Yes, the bunnies had left them alone last season and found the ferns this year. Hopefully they move on from them soon. Thanks for watching 🌱

[@mariacosta6086]

Love the new plants especially the cone flowers and your gomphrena looks spectacular.❤❤❤ p.s. George is a jokester ❤

[@lindasowash7054]

I too grew gomphrena as a border and it is indeed spectacular.

[@BACKYARDBLOOMSWITHKIM]

Steph you need a root slayer. I’m with you I just did the same thing. Remove what doesn’t bring you joy.

[@francisjoseph9642]

Thanks for the ideas. Just got a Midnight Sun from your advice. Their outa here... love it. Thanks Steph.

[@Gardenmimi1950]

I really like all your changes

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@patriciaflores2776]

all the new additions are so pretty steph💚 im the same too,time to dig it out🍂🍂

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I am cleaning up flower beds for fall. I cut back lantana because it was taking over some new little shrubs. I pulled out some perennials in a different bed because they looked like a weedy mess. Marigolds and chewed on sunpatiens got yanked out also. I took out creeping phlox because the rabbits chew on it, and I pulled out 2 hardy hibiscus, which I love. They got too little sun, and the deer chomped off every single bud or bloom. Argh! I grow hibiscus for the flowers not the foliage. I also put wire trash cans over my little gold star rudbeckia to protect it from the rabbits. Fall is a really good time to edit the garden.

[@leescungio8984]

I planted a couple of Japanese Sky Pencils in the garden for structure and I just don't love the look of them. I am planning on removing them in the spring along with every Hosta in my gardens.

[@joycerichardson1810]

I have one, too, and it's just not working for me...someone will want it.

[@newt52864]

Those coneflower 😍😍😍

[@HookedandRooted]

Right?! Love them 💚

[@pooftiger]

Steph, maybe I can return a favor for all the info I get off your channel. Take a tuna type can, or a solo cup cut in half. Put some holes in the sides of the can or cup to let the scent out. Dig a small hole next to your bunny feast plants, put a chunk of Irish spring soap in the hole then put the cup or can over it to protect it from being dissolved by rain or watering. The cup acts as an umbrella. You can cover it with a small layer of mulch or dirt to disguise it. The soap deters the bunnies. They seriously hate the smell of Irish Spring. It has to be the green type. Just replace the chunk occasionally. Hope it helps.

[@ritasicari7518]

So, this really works then? I've heard it keeps bunnies and deer away but never tried it. Thanks for the tip.

[@pooftiger]

@@ritasicari7518 In general, yes it works. For me. They do love my mini daylillies. There are two factors that play in, though. Your bunny level. If you have a ton of bunnies it might not. Two, the other food sources. Hungry rabbits gotta eat. Even if they have to hold their noses. But for rabbits coming in just cause they find your ferns tasty, it does work. I don't know about deer. You don't need a whole bar, just a marble sized chunk and replace it occasionally to refresh the smell.

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Steph 🌺 . Well done These plants so pretty and they are going to be amazing in your garden and the color of the coneflowers is gorgeous . Have a great day .🌺🌻🌺

[@vickierickson8497]

Video on point!! I took the permission to pull out a prairie fire dogwood because it looked terrible and was in a prime location

[@ScaredOfPlasticBags]

Looks great! I removed all the day lilies in my garden this year. It was SO MUCH work because they spread. Replaced with five invincible spirit II plants. So excited to see them grow bigger over the next few years.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! That is a great swap you made 🌱

[@MAA-dt1yo]

The Fall Switcheroo! I moved some little lime punch panicle hydrangeas that I had planted in too shady of a spot. I moved them to a full sun location and replaced the holes with ruby slippers oakleaf hydrangeas!

[@jolielutrario6930]

Another great video, Steph. Love your new replacement plants. Especially the coneflowers. I have been pulling out plants for years but my most recent have been daylilies. Your gomphrena looks spectacular. I got the Baker Creek seeds two years ago and never planted them. I hope the seeds will still be viable next year. Fingers crossed💚

[@ChrisCalmtheCrazy]

At one time, I had over 60 hosta plants in my hosta garden under a huge beech tree. Every year they would get big and beautiful, then the deer come by one night and mow them down to about 3 inches above ground leaving nothing but short stems. So, this year, I replaced them with Lenten Roses or hellebores and lungwort. Never looked back. Now, on to the macrophylla hydrangeas, UGH! This one is going to hurt, but not more than seeing sticks there, too. Plan to replace those with bluebeards, weigelas, spireas, etc. I will put a few of them inside my fenced garden so I am not without totally. Think of the money Proven Winners or other company would make if they had a deer resistant hydrangea!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Chris!! This is a great comment. YES, yes, and more yes!! Agreed. So glad you are transforming your garden to be more deer resistant and adding other beautiful plants as replacements. Well done 👏 💚

[@willaerley7140]

Weird how my deer have never touched the macrophylla or mountain hydrangeas. They love the panicle ones, though. I spray weekly with a mix of neem oil and hot pepper extract. No damage for a couple years. They learn.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Bluebeard (caryopteris) is lovely. I have one with gold foliage..

[@ChrisCalmtheCrazy]

@@willaerley7140 I have tried all the market repellents and about 20 or homemade concoctions to no avail. And, t-posts with 8 foot plastic deer fencing - yup, pushed it right over. Our deer are particularly vicious. I have put up metal chairs around new plants and they have moved the chairs to get to a couple new hostas and hydrangeas before the decision was made. That is why I called it quits. who knew they would move the chairs? Ridiculous!

[@willaerley7140]

@@ChrisCalmtheCrazy But have you tried 1 million scoville pepper extract? Per gallon, I mix 15 drops of it with a little neem oil concentrate for scent. I have to wear gloves and glasses because it’s hotter than mace. The deer take one bite and spit it out. Ha! It’s nasty toxic. Don’t spray where pets or kids hang out. I use a pump sprayer for safety.

[@mapndo2337]

Steph I think the element of bunnies, squirrels, and especially deer is a dynamic some of us don't face in our part of the country and it's hard to understand exactly the extent of effort those of you have to endure and fight off....its gotta be expensive, stressful, and disIllusioning to deal with this headache year in and year out.

[@ashleaspruce8185]

Yes it is. The amount of $adds up and just the looks of the plants that the deer destroyed disappoints me immensely.

[@mapndo2337]

@@ashleaspruce8185 that sucks!!! I have to deal with scorching sun....so my extra cash goes in trying to filter it out. 😰

[@Jaimely08]

I'm in Massachusetts as well and the bunny pressure I have is insane. I can't keep a Coneflower longer than a week 😩 I have hostas I dont love but I leave them so they can eat it and leave other things alone.

[@eileenbergeron]

Don’t get me wrong, but I suspect you really like an immaculate garden, which leaves out some hostas and Daylilies due to time going dormant end-of season. Nothing wrong, but your heritage might also have something to do with it! Smile. LOVE your videos and recommend them to others.

[@saralee848]

Also, Im loving my little honey oakleaf hydrangea. Its a keeper for sure!

[@HookedandRooted]

Yay! I can't wait until mine grows a bit more 🌱

[@sandycoffey-kd7sv]

Hi Steph and hubby! Could you use the euonymus somewhere in the outer edge of your property for the deer to eat and stay away from other plants? I absolutely love the new plants you replaced them with, the colors are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@osirissteward550]

I want to remove my hostas for a longtime now, I think next spring will be time!

[@debbiepeloso6012]

We had 2 euronomus on either side of our front door that were there when we bought our house. Too big and wild and growing against the house and even grabbing onto the brick steps. My husband dug them out. Not easy! We replaced them with a small Alberta spruce on either side. I like to name things so they are Albert and Alberta. LOL. Had no problem making this change. The other ones had to go!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Deb, I agree, the Euonymus have some tough roots. I love that Albert & Alberta 🌲🌲

[@debbiepeloso6012]

@@HookedandRooted I also have a Royalty crabapple named Catherine and a river birch named Rebecca. I discovered your channel when I searched for "river birch trees" and saw you and George out shopping for one. First video of yours that I watched.........and every one since!

[@karenfuller450]

I have been trying to temove lily of the Valley all year! Left it near the woods, but it had spread into my garden beds. Here's hoping it doesn't come back next spring. Zone 6B

[@msmaddox2918]

I'll have to try the Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia, Steph! ❤️

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Looks beautiful Steph 🥰🥰

[@kimgurley472]

I love hostas, but so do the deer. I'm slowly replacing them with brunnera and other more deer resistant plants.

[@pjmans]

I just ripped out a couple of Hosta’s that weren’t performing well in their spot & replaced them with more sedum that I divided from another spot in my garden. My hubby’s Co - worker just built a new house & has plenty of space for plants & I told him whatever plant he does not want, just pass it along to someone else.

[@maryk1668]

Love sedum!

[@JulianaLima-gb6nc]

Beautiful garden!!!!🎉❤

[@HomeSweetHomeGarden]

I planted atomic purple gomphrena after your recommendation. It is certainly beautiful. I see yours is about 1-2 ft tall along the border. I too planted as a border but in my soil it was too tall, 3-3.5 ft. I have red clay soil in zone 8a SC, it must be the soil amendment that made them a lot taller. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens.

[@karenpenner2231]

I’m ripping out all the fall aster this year. I’ve lived with it since the landscaper put them in in 21, but they have never looked good. They get too tall and the bottom leaves turn brown. This year I tried the Chelsea chop to see if that would help but now they are just shorter and dead looking. I would like to find a peachy coloured yarrow to put in its place. I will also plant my daffodils there since the space will be opened up after I pull the asters.

[@HookedandRooted]

Peachy colored Yarrow is lovely. I had a variety called tutti fruitti Apricot delight. But also, if you wanted a peachy fall bloomer, shefield pink mums would be pretty.

[@karenpenner2231]

@@HookedandRooted I have that yarrow in another spot but is blooming much more pink than the picture showed. I wonder if they were mislabelled or my soil makes flowers look more pink than they should.

[@jessicacook8186]

So strange- here in SWOhio, gomphrena is bunny food. I tried it several times and they mow it down. I moved it to pots and it thrived. Yours is gorgeous!

[@DS-rf7si]

Same here in southern California, except I put them in pots and the bunny jumped into the pot to munch on them. Ask me how I know, bunny left his calling card in pot.🐇😢

[@jackiewhitney5031]

I live in sw Ohio as well so thanks for not wasting my money :))

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Question: Why do you not like the hostas? Do they need more shade? More water? Have the deer nibbled on them?

[@JWallywiz]

I've been on the hunt for Midnight Sun Weigelia all season. Haven't been able to find it anywhere. Yours looks great.

[@ClassicLitLove-kx9tt]

Hosta's had a bad year everywhere. The slugs here and in Europe were crazy. If people like Hosta but hate what the slugs have done a simple fix is copper tape. Place it around the pot, ground and the slugs do not cross it. It also works for your Dhalia beds ❤

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Yes, life is too short to keep plants no longer loved ....

[@TRguy64]

Nope, I've always been plant ruthless, I have a huge vast acreage gardens, BUT I don't keep things if they don't really grab and hold my attention! Today, I was ripping out a heliopsis seedling that for several years I had loved, though it just grows tooo TALL and the blooms do not hold up to the end of the season as do some of the other heliopsis, soooo OUT it went to give way to a preferred plant!

[@roseycoloredglasses]

I am going to do the same thing in my yard!