Planting 2 Holiday Centerpieces & Finishing the Eastside Pots for Winter! ❤️🌲❤️ // Garden Answer

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[@lindamay6334]

Love this channel. Coming from a country girl, I'm so sorry to tell you, those deer aren't going nowhere anytime soon. You have provided them with food- the garden, the big trees for shelter and now water with the pond. Wishing you luck!

[@laraemitchell9064]

I was thinking that, too. I’m sure they are there precisely since you put in so many trees and the pond. “If you build it, they will come”. And they’ll probably tell their friends.

[@TheGiddyGeranium]

Maybe not. Let’s hope they’re just crossing. I have deer that come through every night. They stop at some of the fruit trees, but bypass others. They don’t bother the vegetable gardens. I also have two ponds with waterfalls, and they have no interest in those either. They nibble on the arbs but don’t do significant damage. It depends on their trek, and what’s available along the way.

[@joylieu52]

My first thought was Laura had created the ultimate deer haven …food from the gardens, shelter from the trees, water from the pond…yep, they’ll be around for a minute😊❤

[@alisoncudworth]

If they are there for winter grazing. Its an idea to tempt them away from the garden. If you plant a peanut patch in the dirt lands they may be attracted away from the evergreens. :)

[@kathymurphy7026]

The deer at work eat the roses down to nothing overnight. That was the first thing I thought of when I saw them on the property

[@Shari-lq8rb]

Maybe your dad will make another video sometime. We appreciate his perspective on gardening advice and life. Monica and mom are always engaging especially when touring garden center, antiquing shopping trips, and Q&A sessions. Also enjoyed the garden projects completed for Aaron's mom, sister, sister in law, friends, and community college. Three content cats along with cute Benjamin and Samantha amuse me.

[@carolozbolt5118]

Does anyone else just love the crinkling sound the potting soil bag makes when being opened? It brings to mind all the wonderful things Laura does!

[@judybrock5360]

Funny you say that, I feel the same way 😂

[@coloraturaElise]

Ok, I'm just the opposite! I have ADHD, and certain sounds bother me, but none so much as the crinkling of plastic bags like that. When I'm in the grocery store chips aisle and people pick up the bags and crinkle them, it makes me crazy and I have to leave the aisle! Isn't that strange? I figure it's just a certain kind of sensory overload. Of course, Laura is always opening those bags, so I have to just put up with it. ;-)

[@brenna6958]

​@@coloraturaEliseYou may have misophonia. Certain sounds can put you in fight or flight mode and it's totally different for everyone! I have it and while I actually like the crinkling bag, I can't handle other things like wet mouth noises or repetitive tapping. Making you feel crazy like you need to escape it is an understatement lol. I am also neurodivergent with more sensory sensitivity so I'm sure that doesn't help.

[@jenford7078]

No matter the damage they do, that clip of deer in the lighted landscape is magical this time of year. And the branch and berries made that arrangement just that little extra elegant!

[@Yrutnec1]

I mean this with total respect and much appreciation ~~~ I BELIEVE LAURA COULD EVEN MAKE JUST PLAIN OLD DIRT LOOK -------> GOOD! MERRY CHRISTmas! 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@sonyajackson3527]

Have you ever considered creating your own line of pots with matching saucers? I believe you have the sight to develop a beautiful line.

[@heathermacleod7068]

YAAAASSSSS

[@Gin0827]

Great comment Sonya. I have 2 tees and 1 hoodie. GA pots with glazed saucers would definitely be a hit.

[@DianeCee0]

Laura, you are a magician when it comes to fitting plants into pots. I was thinking "no way" will more plants than just the rosemary can fit but "abracadabra" you made them all fit and look beautiful.

[@barbararichmond499]

I love how you guys decorate your house, the Hartley and the property for Christmas. It’s so homey, comfortable and inviting. Thanks for teaching us so much.

[@sherylemoore8626]

I love our deer, they are pretty. The fawns are too precious. Yes, they decimate everything. I have photos of them in my front flower bed right at the front door. I have wire cages around many of my plants. We can easily have 20 deer in the front yard. I hope yours only visit and do not decide to use your plantings as an all you can eat buffet!

[@kerryschultz7116]

Those pink poinsettias really do match perfectly with your chair. Love it. Love the candle center piece as well. Never would have thought to do that. What a brilliant idea 🤩!!

[@felicity397]

And the dresser illuminated some organgey peach, idk but its gorgeous with that St. Nick's jacket as well the cyclamen white and his hair.

[@bonnieodonnell4271]

My church Sister's came to my home yesterday and we made porch pits and centerpieces with Frazier fir, scotch pine, and twigs, sticks etc from the woods

[@amysgardenstead2879]

The smile on your face when you could get the branches in the pots was priceless!

[@SharonE1230]

I'm always amazed how many plants Laura can fit in a container 😆

[@lisagreenough4385]

Is it weird that I love the sound of Laura opening the bag of potting soil? It just starts getting me excited to plant!

[@katiegray14]

You effortlessly put the best looking arrangements together!

[@WiscoGarden]

Fun idea for containers without a saucer- find a cool plate or crystal platter at a consignment store to use as the saucer! I love doing this with terracotta pots for a fun boho look 👍

[@marthabradas8873]

The Hartley was stunning with those lit candles at night, great arrangement, really felt like Christmas !

[@BlackSwampSurvivor]

I just want to sit in that Hartley in the evening with a cocktail or hot cocoa. Such cozy ambience.

[@christineplescott3365]

Love the arrangements. Great video ❤️

[@themainer1267]

Two beautiful arrangements. Aaron is so supportive. What a good guy. When Laura said, "Sometimes you want this and sometimes you want that." I could hear Black Sheep The Choice is Yours playing in my head. "You can get with this, or you can get with that." 😊How festive to see the deer ambling down the lane of lit trees. Let's hope they don't play any reindeer games in your gardens. How rewarding and convenient that you can harvest from literally your own back yard.

[@mrssam2020]

I think you'll get with this, for this is where it's at.

[@themainer1267]

@@mrssam2020 i like what you did there.😃 GA is definitely where it's at.

[@suekuly4723]

Laura when you messaged Aaron on your cell phone it reminded me of my parents. Before cell phones they had a micro-com system from the kitchen to the basement. If my Mom needed something brought upstairs, she’d beep Dad on the micro-com and then upstairs he would arrive with her item. Brought back so many happy memories. ❤. Thank you

[@jackiebrown5349]

Beautiful arrangements. I really appreciate that you edit your videos to show that not everything works out perfectly the first time. You make your projects seem doable for the novice and it’s ok if your original idea isn’t the final look. You have inspired me to get out and garden and do a little flower arranging. 😊

[@annehedlund7333]

Love it when she changes midstream!

[@marthamiriam8983]

Does this talent just comes natural to you from growing up with a creative mom and so on or how does one wake up that side of creativity? I am so amazed at your work, from cooking with your home grown vegetables, baking pies, styling your home, gardening, decorating for the seasons, etc.. Simply beautiful. THANK YOU for sharing your space and talents.

[@Shari-lq8rb]

Appreciate Laura's keen eye for beauty and detail and Aaron's many amazing contributions. Keep on showing us your team efforts and glorious effects.

[@lindahopps739]

Those deer will move in once they start munching. I had to spray repellant on our shrubs right up to snowfall, and now they come to the bird feeders every night. Oh and we also have to put up 6’ tall metal fencing around our cedar hedge to keep them out of that. Our area has developed so much that we and one neighbour are the only large pieces of land left, so the deer and turkeys live in our woods and forage in the gardens. Gardening in the country is a challenge for sure! Loved the centerpieces!

[@dannag8178]

So love how particular you are about things, but in a no stress, “we can fix it“ kind of way!

[@justatitle]

I love the area you put the potted arrangement in the window, especially. You are such a great teacher Laura. Surely mom and dad had a lot to do with it. Thank God for our parents. And thank you, and Arron for being an inspiration to us all.

[@BobandMarthaRenteria]

I’m always amazed how many planets you put in and how great they look afterwards. Thank you for teaching us how to beautify our homes. I know my family really enjoys how far I have come and it’s because I’m learning from you guys. May the Lord bless you and Aaron for all your hard work. Know that there are folks like me praying for you guys.

[@GardeningSpirit]

I so appreciate that you did this in real time (i.e.: you didn't fake yourself putting it together after already doing it & working out the kinks before hand). It makes your vid's feel more real and authentic!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Yes!!!!!🌸

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

The purple kale is beautiful!! The arrangement you made to go in the Hartley and the Christmas look BEAUTIFUL!!

[@hannahm1670]

Could you do a combination video of the various planters (potted plant combinations) that you have created over the years, just compiling those old clips together that includes the names of the plants and how to care for them etc. Maybe even do 4 different video combinations for each of the 4 seasons. It’s just another way to organize some of the wonderful information you have to offer and would be a great resource and reference for people. It would give lots of ideas and inspiration for all of your fans. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of plant knowledge and love for nature with all of us.

[@carlajoudrey169]

You look so happy sticking those branches in the pots.Gotta love when a plan comes together.

[@gafairbanks2434]

Maybe just me but I would have sprayed glitter paint on the top half of branches. Like a full moon show stopper.

[@harmoniceggcanada]

When you showed the arrangement in your home all I could stare at was that antique table/buffet or whatever it is, it is gorgeous!!!

[@elleb3]

The Hartley looks so Romantic! 🥰 Do you and Aaron ever have a date night or cocktails out there in the evenings? I imagine there being no better place to spend time!! 💞

[@jendoucette4235]

Not knowing the names of tools on demand is just one more thing we can all relate to! The deer are so pretty! My boyfriend is a hunter and he loves watching them do their thing as much as he loves the harvest. I just like to gather in the garden...we are a great hunter gatherer pair 😊. The turkeys are much more destructive in our area!

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

I'm not usually interested in the craft-style videos but I enjoyed this and loved the finished products.

[@wandabrown508]

Wow! The planters became even more beautiful when placed in the spots Laura had planned for them!

[@Peoniesandpinks]

The deer won’t go away so I would recommend on trying to protect everything now.

[@kaymetcalf6289]

You are my soul sister. I love all your arrangements and centerpieces . Seriously. You inspire me. I see all your image before you are done. ❤️

[@sharongoodson2857]

Absolutely love the candle arrangement. Looks so serene and natural, like a forest floor. Great job Laura, you’re the best.

[@JuanellHopper]

Your greenhouses are so beautiful. I love houseplants but I love indoor plants too. Aren't you glad we can have plants all year round? :)

[@rosemarythyme6351]

I appreciate you taking the time to film the end result with candles or lights. I liked all indoor and outdoor designs today. The berries and branches brought the candle centerpiece alive and I think the same will happen with a cluster of lights at the bottom of the willow sticks outdoors. The deer situation will depend on the harshness of the winter and where the tastiest food sources are in your neighborhood. Deer will eat almost anything for survival in a frigid, long winter. We have deer move through our two acres, but honestly rabbits wreak the most havoc in our landscape.

[@cathywilliams8160]

The candle arrangement is so lovely and peaceful. ❤️

[@eunicehettenhausen3668]

Love the arrangements! I am sure the deer will be a permanent fixture in your area! They can be a real pain so be prepared! Laura, your hair is beautiful!

[@allenbeachy3511]

I have never seen poinsettias in such tiny pots! I'm in love ❤️ Your centerpieces are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing, Anne

[@thebestduofr1210]

It’s weird, I’ve not seen them either till today at the grocery store I went to this morning & they had a bunch! Wish now I would’ve grab a couple 😊

[@krisdraper793]

Where the pot is much darker to begin with, you may want to wet the saucer and "whitewash" with a dark gray or black first. By wetting the saucer, the water disperses the paint without the surface looking painted. As always you provide so much inspiration!

[@sandykoenig1666]

I like how you made the plant saucer match the pot more, you can also water down your paint if you don't want a full coverage. Both planters are absolutely beautiful.

[@jasminesuarez4018]

Thank you for what you do! I truly deeply enjoy your channel and videos. You are a true inspiration, and because of watching you, I LOVE gardening. Thank you for bringing joy to my life and heart. Gardening has been a great way for me to unwind, take my mind off all the stress in my life, and have a hobby that brings joy to my life and my family!

[@TdotTwiFic]

So good emotional about what you are doing that all I want to add is a real record player in the hartley and a few classic christmas records for this time of year and then jazz records for the rest of the year. Then the hartley atmosphere is complete. I like the real thing too, like the real candles and a real record player would be fantastic. I am so glad you stated the reminder about watering needs of the cyclamen, rosemary and silver plant, as being indoor winter plants are very different requirements than outdoor summer plants. And that when you opened the soil bag that you tore it from the top. So many customers grab the bag from the pile on the pallet from the top edge and then it rips open and spills all over the place, the bags are designed to open from the seam as part of tradition for big feed bags. When moving bags of soil, grab them from the body to keep them intact. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@rosavargas539]

That candle center piece really changed my perspective, I thought no way that’s going to look nice , it’s not packed full of flowers that’s your jam🥰 but boy was I wrong , that piece is gorgeous , simply stunning, calming to the eye a rest from all the colors of the holiday. Easily transferable from thanksgiving to Christmas and even new yrs with a bit of gold or silver tones. Def giving thought to changing my decorations to a more simple approach this year. My husband will thank you immensely 😍

[@juelclyne7392]

Laura, you outdid yourself with those arrangements. Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@staceymarchant1322]

I needed this, I always make plant arrangements and fresh flower arrangements at Christmas for customers. This is little business I do out of my house. Well my wholesaler is charging $4 for the poinsettias hate charged $2 for last year. So I am making white arrangements for plants. So that means my pot and other things have to be more festive. And you just gave me some fabulous ideas to use candles. And my husband always teases me to use things already have. I have bins and bins of and decor I bought over the years. I actually have fake poinsettias in ceramic pots that I used to put out at a neighbor's house. But over the years they look a little sad. So I took the fake poinsettias out and put them in hanging baskets I'm in zone 10... So now I'm going to head to Michael's to get some spray paint for those ceramic pots to make them festive to put the white plants in with some candles!!!

[@donna1018]

A short strand of white solar lights would look so pretty in those large pots lining the driveway!

[@dianequist835]

Laura, there are candle holders you can get from your florist, the whole florist you went to recently, maybe even Michael's, Joanns, etc., that works really well. The bottoms fit into the soil nicely without taking up soil space, and they have lips that hold the candle securely. They come in all candle sizes.

[@grannygct]

Laura, I want to thank you for all the videos you provided us thru the years. They were all helpful in our garden and home. Love your latest video in the arrangement of 2 holiday centerpieces. They were not only beautiful but so easy to put together and yet, the designs were simple and elegant for the holidays. You are so talented and creative in seeing what works and what not. I can’t wait to try those arrangements soon. Your house, your garden and your children are so beautiful. Happy Holidays & Happy, Healthy 2024! I look forward to all your new videos next year. I truly learned so much from you.

[@camicri4263]

Good morning everyone 🌅! Gorgeous arrangements but again, I expect nothing less from you Laura! 💗✨💗 Have a blessed day ❄️🎇❄️

[@Flowerglass62]

I think the deer 🦌 are magical. I love watching them when they walk through my yard

[@empresskimberly4410]

Merry Christmas! Did you ever tell us how hosting Thanksgiving went? And was Aaron’s turkey a win?😎

[@annehedlund7333]

Yes, we want to know!

[@sherronhardin2127]

I’ve also had about about 15 deer at one time in my back yard. They go for the fruit as well as my grass. Watch it. They are beautiful. I’ve caught the most majestic photos of them

[@kaystinebrink1220]

My deer visitors love my Red Twig Dogwood bushes. I never need to trim them. Of course, the bushes never grow tall enough to block the view of my neighbor's yard.

[@janicewolmann53]

Those containers are so nice. And those dogwood branches did wonders for these containers. Good job Laura.❤

[@cherylspates5476]

The arrangements are beautiful! As for the deer…they’re hanging around waiting for Santa to come get them for their CHRISTmas Eve journey.

[@rcodan9016]

Ha ha ha. This is funny

[@LULC0759]

You’re so creative Laura. And the purple kale by the Hartley is😍. Yes be diligent where deer are concerned, they are beautiful but quick to destroy. Bucks will strip young trees by rubbing in winter and the rest are so hungry it’s all up for grabs once they’ve found a source. Try sprinkling Milorganite at the front of your gate every few days. They smell human and might by pass that entrance. It has slowed them down on our acreage but nothing is 💯 % foolproof.

[@thebestduofr1210]

Good idea!

[@Happilyretired65]

The arrangements are absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for the Hartley and inside the house. Once again your spot on creativity shines through! Such an inspiration for us all. How great is it that the pots still look fantastic and the winter branches are free!

[@margaret8056]

LAURA ONLY YOU CAN CREATE SUCH A MASSIVE MINI GARDEN IN A POT

[@jolindarather5180]

I hear you Laura…..Make Saucers to Match Pots! Love the candle and natural elements you used. Both are perfect in their areas. You’re helping our creative juices flow! Going to try my hand at cutting some magnolia limbs, cedar and pine and make some outdoor arrangements. Thank you as always for sharing yourself with us. ❤

[@missthang4770]

I admire the way you improvise and just get things done. The center pieces and the pots look lovely. As to the deer, I'll share a little advice that my neighbour gave me when we moved to our rural acreage here in Ontario, Canada: "Get a dog or two. The bigger and more territorial, the better." Deer are opportunistic feeders and they rarely leave anything remotely palatable untouched. They are also creatures of unwavering habit, returning again and again, year after year to nibble on the same tree, shrub, herbaceous plant, you name it! We battled them for years with smelly sprays, Irish Spring soap hanging from trees, targeted fencing, you name it. No luck. And, in addition to eating your garden to the ground, in the winter and spring months when the soil is soft, they can severely damage plants by stepping on them, breaking their crowns and driving them deep into the ground -- or just making a mess of your garden by creating holes everywhere with their hooves. You garden in such a large area, that it would be awfully time-consuming to monitor all our precious plants and fruit trees -- even with the help of the intrepid Paul and Bettany. So, maybe it's time for Russell, et al to have some doggie cousins to play with?

[@rangerjudi9144]

I'm now a kale-in-the-landscape convert, absolutely beautiful. Love the winter arrangements and love your channel. Thanks for all you guys do 😊

[@PinkyBlue1054]

Me too... as soon as I saw this and before end of video I'd ordered some for my next to the door planter...lol.. :)

[@kathrynelkin1519]

I love the soft colors of the three poinsettias in the first container. Both centerpieces are beautiful as usual😊

[@karamelkafe2302]

Very nice Erin love watching your channel!

[@jeanmariedenning62]

My Mom would call the deer “Goats”! who traversed her garden on a Golf course Fairway where no fencing was allowed! They are so beautiful and hearts go out when they have to forage in snowy climates!

[@cynthia2233]

The planters look beautiful where you put them. You have such a good eye for decorating. Love the sticks in the driveway pots. I remember when you first got the pots, they have served you well!

[@donnamorrison4747]

The sunroom looked so nice during the day but beautiful at night .

[@a1sspiked]

The arrangements look great. The one with candles could be transformed to a spring look if you can find some small growing bulbs, like Crocus or dwarf iris to plant.

[@brocktoon8]

Deer are gorgeous and they need to live and eat too. Bless them

[@sabrinacopas1636]

We have woods and farms around us, and the deer come through but never cause any damage, we look forward to seeing them. Hopefully, yours will continue to do the same. The arrangements look lovely. ❤

[@susanturner9023]

Loving your less is best simplicity in your arrangements this year! Nice mixing it up on us! ✌🏻🙏🏼❤️

[@revans29]

Instead of a strand of lights in each pot you could do those little individual solar lights that you use to light up a sidewalk. I used a few of them in each flower arrangement I made for my parent’s headstone and it worked perfectly.

[@irenemachado6549]

I love how you guys decorate your house,the Hartley and the property for Christmas,🎄

[@latherandlace]

I am amazed at how much energy you have and can accomplish in a day! I long for when I was younger! Your property is spectacular ❤ Happy Holidays! ~ lori

[@kelly9556]

Wish we were having the weather that you are!!!❤❤

[@graffic13]

When I worked @ Fresh Cut Romance in Phx. Doing floral we would wet sponge the pots with spray paint and just wipe it so it streaked and made them look weathered! Ooh a little lighting on those branches would be MAGICAL

[@susang9562]

I’m so sorry to see the deer. I’m near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and I’ve had to remove all roses, hydrangeas, hostas, tulips, crocuses, tall phlox and day lilies from my gardens. I hope the deer don’t mow down your garden like they did mine.

[@LisaJones-lz4bc]

You definitely have a real gift making arrangements of all kinds💝

[@sophiegrassick]

I definitely have a love/hate relationship with deer. They absolutely have destroyed stuff in my garden that I have been super upset about. But one year I had a doe practically raise her two fawns in my yard. I would come home from work to find them resting in the shade of my big maple tree 🥺. Pretty amazing to see them grow up through the summer. They’re definitely destructive but they’re darn cute.

[@shellyroman1321]

In regards to giving the saucer patina... using a baby wipe works really well to apply a small amount of paint. More like a "wash". Also, maybe adding a little black would work along with the white. (So I wrote that comment before I watched the whole video...) The arrangements turned out so beautiful. I love Irish moss so much!

[@KimatRevAcres]

Beautiful arrangements especially with the candles lit and Christmas lights shining through the Hartley. A great holiday vibe.

[@kathynorris2371]

I love the tiny poinsettias! I have never seen any like those! Georgous

[@kandyharris2195]

Always love to watch your videos first thing in the morning with my coffee and all the other GA friends. Question; have you ever propagated Irish moss ? It's sooo easy , you will always have some on hand , no need to keep buying it !

[@juliekane1156]

The hawthorn berries were the perfect addition. I was muttering "a touch of red" as you were putting that centerpiece together. 😍

[@pattidavis8043]

So so pretty! Every time u touched a plant I said, "yes"

[@ggreensuper1256]

You could always try using the floral putty that you used to secure floral frogs to the bottom of a vase!

[@gardeninsite]

Very nice work Laura! And by the way, I STILL have chair envy over those gorgeous Bergeres you acquired long ago on your antique shopping trip with your mom!!

[@juliemartell1071]

Beautiful arrangements, I knew you would add the three flowers in the first arrangement. Perfect

[@wherelovesat699]

Loving the pots and the deer , just a beautiful video

[@denisefaust1290]

Wow! Love both arrangements so much! Beautiful job as always!

[@lorettahiggins3717]

The arrangements are beautiful and the Hartley is gorgeous at night! It was fun to see the deer walking through your property. 🦌

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Love the projects today! Gets me in the mood to decorate. Faux lighted garlands in the the window boxes would add a little easy something and save the greens for the wreaths.

[@Tracy-RhondaAdkins1962]

You could also put some little fairy lights in your arrangements!!

[@zoescowcroft6976]

Really enjoyed the candid-style footage on this video Laura! Watching you is so comforting and I love all your Christmas themed content 🎄☺️

[@MrBill1011999]

Aaron, your life is so BLESSED Wonderful family ,wonderful wife , thanks for sharing them with us. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@janicehales2958]

Also a country girl, and we love our deer! We have a well fenced in area where I plant things closer to the house that I don't want the deer to eat. But outside the fence on the rest of the property I plant deer friendly food for them so they stay in that area instead. Therefore we can still enjoy them every day and watch them grow staying safe and healthy!

[@jeanmariedenning62]

I love the Edit The Less is More Approach for the second candle arrangement! ❤ It breathes ❤❤