Perennials made easy - how to choose and grow the best plants for your borders

[@annabozyk9888]

The interviewee is wonderfully passionate about plants, and I love how she expresses them. ❤

[@juliancoulden1753]

Incredible knowledge! No wonder they are Chelsea Gold winners! A joy to watch! Thank you!

[@paulinewqi]

This is a gem of a video!... So much information about perennials to file away for future reference and to share with friends. Tqtq so much for sharing..💖💝💐 Thanks so much to Rosy Hardy for her excellent talk.👍🥇

[@eileenchang2173]

The questions and answers were packed with valuable plant information, design and knowledge may be applied to similar gardening zones . I Thank you Alexandra and Rosy ! 🇨🇦

[@athomewithfrancsicio]

Excellent video! Lot's of valuable information👍🏼

[@emkn1479]

Hardy? Could she have any better name to own a perennial plant nursery? A lovely and informational interview, thank you! I have lots of garden space but only one perfect full sun bed and I tend to jumble all sorts in there. This is showing me that I need to be more deliberate and selective. It’s a bit of a mishmash at the moment. But dynamic and beautiful nonetheless 🙃

[@rosannabelcastro]

I agree. I thought the same about her name!!😂

[@RandeeHalladay]

Great information, thank you.

[@Off-Alba]

Thank you for this very informative post and what lovely plant combinations, I would like to add a tip for deterring deer to eat your precious roses beetroot- or strawberry leaves. Mix bloodmeal with water to get a porridge-like substance. Soak some small rags or old socks in this and hang them on or even just near the plants you want to protect. It really works for a good amount of time even when it rains, I guess just putting bloodmeal on the soil to feed your roses might work as well but I haven't tried that yet.

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi Carmen

[@lesliekendall5668]

For slugs put several inches of fireplace ashes around the entire plant. They're alkaline so either don't use on acid-loving plants or add a bit more acid amendments in the center. For really bad areas, also don't mulch.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Good tip

[@EireFirst2024]

Pardon the pun, but I'm sick of blooming adds on KZbin at the start & even in middle of videos.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

You can avoid them by paying for KZbin premium- but it's worth remembering that it costs creators and it costs KZbin to make and publish videos, and ads mean you can view them without paying for those costs. Unless you think videos should only be made by people who are wealthy enough to absorb all the costs ...its a tricky one, really

[@Kylie4Queen]

I knew I would love this video even from the thumbnail and it did not disappoint. Thank you for another very educational video.

[@michelleh4588]

I love your videos! So happy I found you, I've learned so much so quickly!

[@jennifersauer3257]

Brilliant post, Alexandra! She is such a treasure trove of information, and presents it so succinctly. And your questions were spot on. And now I am itching to go plant my perennial seedlings! Cheers ☺️

[@Stettafire]

9:30 On the topic of bees. One thing to consider is that a bee will leave the hive and then gather as much pollun as it can, BUT only from one type of flower per trip! That means that it will focus on flowers high in nectar where there is an abundance of them. In other words, if you want to benefit bees it's not enough to plant a single lonely flower, you need a good amount of one type in order to provide a benefit for bees. So, yes, you need biodiversity, don't plant just one flower in your garden, but also you need a good amount per flower

[@sm8315]

Interesting information thank you

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

My God this was thorough! I especially loved looking at the plants in the border at the end. I learned to us yellow in shady areas and that there is something called ornamental rubarb. Thank you

[@GrannysGarden]

Thank you so much for interviewing Rosy Hardy, a lady who knows her stuff. I found the whole interview so interesting, the time just flew past and I was bowled over by her use of bold broad leaved perennials with vertical or frothy ones. What an eye catching border. I would love to visit her nursery!

[@inglishhomeandgarden8386]

I really loved this episode! I could easily watch many more of the same genre. Lovely plantings!

[@merrilspender]

So interesting and informative. I love perennials so as I start my new garden I will listen to this over and over. Thank you.

[@susancarel8660]

Very clear and covered lots of the questions that I would like to have asked. Thank you

[@anyat686]

I agree. I always think she asks the best questions. !

[@tara5742]

I never knew those details about double flowers. Or what double flowers even were. Wonderful information. I’m saving this video to watch it as a refresher.

[@yvonnehall544]

Love your videos so in formative...always getting ideas from the professionals.I also gets to see the array of these beautiful gardens in the UK. Real classic videos. Cant wait to see your next postings

[@susanrieske4258]

Excellent video! Great tips about combining plants presented in a clear, concise manner. Stunning gardens.

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi Susan

[@tedeum6710]

Immensely inspiring and informative ! Your guest made everything so easy to understand! I suspect many of us are keeping an eye on our watches to make sure we get to our local garden centers as soon as they open today ! Many thanks for ALL you do to help each of us with our garden questions ! Your #1 fan from the USA !

[@denisegordon06]

You always have such interesting guests!

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Wonderful tips..stay well

[@beckyscheller9358]

Great show. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesliekendall5668]

I am the over-watering Queen and deserve a trophy. But I'm getting better.

[@nspector]

Great video. Just looking back at it again. The opening shot of the lupines and allium and various other white flowers in the background is just marvelous.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you, sorry for late reply!

[@nspector]

@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Oh, that's fine. Your number of subscribers is skyrocketing! And you got a lot of comments even when you had far few subscribers. Don't expect you to answer everything. But...you do answer a lot, don't you!

[@jimskipper1167]

This was a great video! She has a natural gift for teaching, doesn't she. I feel as if I just took a whole course in a matter of minutes. Thanks very much for all the helpful information.

[@eileenchang2173]

I watched this video for the second time- so much useful information!

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you

[@MyFocusVaries]

Wow. What a great video. Beautiful images, and so informative. So often gardening videos don't explain terms, so this was great. I wish I'd had access to this especially when I was starting out--defining terms like perennial, herbaceous, etc. is so helpful for the beginner. So many wonderful plants!!

[@suemiller4897]

Great video...thank you. With all those Perrenials do you know what kind/size of pots she uses...she said they grow all the Perrenials in pots, thanks!

[@joanp105]

The perennial combos are perfect here. I question that this border with Rodgersia, ferns, hostas, etc. is for a shade garden, yet is seen in full sun. Any comments? Is this good only for the planting zone in the UK? Thanks for listing the US planting zones for many of the plants. I am in zone 5 b in NY, and we get down to near 0 degrees with high winds and snow in winter, and then up to near 100degrees and drought in summer🤦‍♀️. I think that the UK is much more gentle for plants than most of the USA. Really enjoyed this interview and enjoyed the visuals so much👍

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you so much. The border was in full sun at the time of photographing it because as the sun moves, the angles change and even a shady border will get 1-3 hours of sun a day. Deep shade gets virtually no sun but that will be directly under an evergreen tree where even slanting rays can't reach. Not much will grow there, but luckily there is usually only a very small area in a garden where the sun literally doesn't reach at some point. This was also display border and was only temporary, too. If the plants will grow in your zone, then this planting will work there, although I agree with you that the UK is much milder on plants than zone 5b. It's really quite challenging where you are, although I often see that we grow many of the same plants.

[@Victoria-pt6ll]

This was by far one of the most informative and comprehensive video I’ve seen about perennials! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amyjones2490]

Nice interview. I could listen to her all day. Thank you!

[@smoothsailingmp]

Nicely explained....I never knew what herbaceous meant

[@Neldidellavittoria]

Brilliant video! Thank you very much, Alexandra!

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Great information! Great presentation! Beautiful garden.

[@marilyncoburn4936]

Fabulous explanations, what variety! Would love to come to England for a garden tour. Thank you very much.

[@sarahmarti141]

What a fantastic video

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi Sarah

[@belwynne1386]

Always so happy to see a new Middle Sized Garden video. I echo Hardy’s. Truly the best deer discourager is a great fence.

[@Farida-A.R.]

Amazing Information about variety of plants best maintained. Thanks for sharing.

[@besttunes8613]

Magnificent video. Rosy is so interesting to listen to and her enthusiasm and knowledge is inspirational. Great questions that meant I've learned so much from watching. Many thanks for all your excellent videos. They are addictive!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@barbkenas5663]

Great video!

[@hannasamson7119]

Thank you for your compact garden-videos full of beauty, tips and tricks! HUGS from Holland, the Hague

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@samsohn]

Best video you've done so far imo

[@countrywaysnursery4467]

Loved this and answered many questions for me! Thank you so much

[@suepercy8390]

Great speaker! I like the way you mix in the “experts” on your channel. I’m sure you could have told us all that but the mix of people makes your channel so interesting as well as being informative

[@sahabshraddha8453]

Beautiful ❤️ garden 💐💐 Nd useful tipsss

[@mariedeyo7399]

Wonderful showgarden. Thank you for sharing it . Interesting colors together. And so well explaned. Great Video Alexandra! 👍 have a wonderful Weekend 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you liked it!

[@bertibear1300]

Thanks for your great advice.I am trying to mix veg and flowers.I think we will have shortages soon..

[@gordonidwan]

Wonderful episode!!!

[@laurieanne9712]

Packed with info!==thank you!

[@dianepuskas6362]

WONDERFUL video, I've already watched it multiple times. So much great information. Thank you!

[@annahemmings3437]

Fantastic video Alexandra thank you so much, your guest was really concise and clear and was incredibly informative !

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@karlagrant3405]

Enjoyed!

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

This is a really useful video, I keep referring back to it, thank you Alexandra👌✨

[@kerryjean2223]

Excellent video x. Thanks Ladies x

[@rusticrye4676]

A really excellent post. Thank you so much, Alexandra and Rosy! :))

[@karenhumphries9376]

Why do you rate a Chelsea medal above other RHS medals. They are all the same level!!!!

[@carolhenderson2466]

Fantastic video! Inspiring and so informative. Thanks.

[@laurahalonen6781]

Awesome knowledge about different pollinators. Really cool!

[@Avigar1]

At 14:33 she shows the columbines growing among a ground cover of woodland anemone. I am trying something similar but have found the anemone to crowd out most things including columbine. I love the woodland anemone so much I wonder what plants it will play nice with?

[@janjans1178]

Fabulous episode - very inspiring! Thank you Alexandra ✨

[@helencollicutt423]

This was great, thank you! What was the white flower under planted with the aquilegia?

[@leadbelly1495]

Climbing bunnies!

[@heatherd5609]

Fantastic speaker and teacher

[@andymerrett]

I've seen bees going into double-flowered roses (and there were plenty of alternative singles of many varieties around) so while it may not be ideal, it certainly doesn't appear to be off limits. :)

[@RudyWarman]

Nice video! Much appreciated

[@upnorth21]

Thank You! What a treat to hear all that knowledge, and see the beautiful examples!

[@MiAnge1ito]

very helpful advice.I whipped out everything last year for new plants, work got busy, and now I just have weeds growing lol 😂

[@mercury_rising]

I don’t think you are alone in that! Lots of pandemic gardeners in the same boat 😁

[@benlomond2004]

As always, informative and outstanding job.

[@tracypatil8841]

Love your channel Alexandra, so much information and helpful hints. I have already learnt so much from you!! Love the guests you have also, real experts!! Thanks x

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@regulschuf]

So informative! Thank you!!

[@aliceheidecker1853]

Excellent! Lots of information. Very helpful.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad to hear that!

[@marysusanreid-daniels627]

Wonderful !

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Wonderful 💖 💖 💖

[@karenschwartz5209]

👍👍👍👍

[@carrlinewhitfield5282]

Excellent info

[@anothergoogleuser]

Thanks for sharing.

[@anitamurray5619]

I love this!

[@Kay-qt2id]

Found this tour really interesting, thank you

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ammorales1524]

Enjoyed the lecture and presentation of plants!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@3rasmus2004]

Very interesting content. Thank you

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi Berna

[@kturula7017]

I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot. Thank you.

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi

[@alanwann9318]

Alex has a good speaking voice and is a good presenter.

[@WyattKaldenberg]

124,470 views and only 3,000 likes. What the heck? Hitting the like button pushes up the views of videos and helps them spread.

[@Lotsielots]

I think I would have had Rosy standing infront of some of her beautiful plants rather than the woods and fields as it reminds us of her business and we can spot plants we might want to buy. We could see more of the plants she sells. Maybe you could interview Rosy again Alexandra? She has so much knowledge to share.

[@НинаМальцева-е7ы]

I know an eco-friendly method of repelling slugs and snails: sprinkle dolomite flour around plants that are attractive to them. They don't like such a surface very much, and they won't be able to climb on the leaves. I tested this method in my garden

[@flowerdiary9689]

Beautiful Garden❣ That's an amazing wonderland, so I probably would come here everyday. Alexandra! I learned a lot of things from you. Thanks a lot🌼

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you so much

[@riarereitimon4410]

Good educational, thank you

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Excellent! Her border is living quilt-color and texture-contrast and harmony. Delightful!

[@helloplantlovers]

Fantastic - thank you!

[@giovannamonteiro7216]

What a great video! Thank you. Rosy Hardy is so knowledgeable.

[@janetcorey5102]

After listening about the segment on bees, do bees like Dandelions?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Yes, they do, very much!

[@HannaARTzink]

Just found this channel. Great stuff. Thanks!

[@cred3187]

genius! thanks!

[@carolmcevoy4176]

Brilliant video, so inspiring and informative - Thank you

[@christinemay2411]

Thank you. You all the best questions!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you too!

[@louwellaandres1431]

I just found your channel but DANG! I'm obsessed!!!!!!!! I've been binge watching all your videos! Thank you so much 💛💛💛

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@nsk8808]

Could you list the names of all the plants mentioned in this video?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

There's a list in the 'description below' of the plants that I know the names of. You can find it by clicking on 'show more' in the part that describes the video just beneath it. Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to find on mobile.

[@mariefriedmann3203]

Just wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wudangmtn]

Great information, and I appreciate your natural gardening practices.