Planting A Dianthus Border ~ birdhouse garden

[@ddallen733]

I live in northern California, l grabbed a couple dianthus from lowes discount shelf these plants withstood our brutal heatwave in full sun ,weeks of frost and now tons of rain and they still look great will be planting more this spring.

[@birdhousegarden]

Oh my goodness, it was definitely a long hot summer. The dianthus border did well during that time. I thought the rain might do them in. However they're still alive. Once the sun comes out, they should begin blooming. I already have iris blooming. :)

[@philisbramlett6890]

They are beautiful. 🌬🌟 The bright light 🕯 of color puts the sunshine in your border 🤗.. and Blesses your border .

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you.

[@nataliebradbury2629]

You're garden is beautiful 😍

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. 😃 Each year I have added more perennials. We’ll see how the dianthus does this summer. ☀️

[@terrychrist9733]

Hi I am a new subscriber. 👍 I love dianthus. And I also love that little pink Snapdragon flower, it brings character. I also have one of those kneeling mat to plant with. Your home is just beautiful with flowers. God bless you and your family 🙏🤗❤️🦋

[@birdhousegarden]

This was my first time planting them. They have performed so well. Thank you for subscribing! 😊

[@debshomegarden8501]

Look at your stunning coleus. Love the colour of the dianthus xx

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. They are in a spot that receives morning sun & afternoon shade. I love the color contrast it adds. Thank you for watching. 😊

[@Mrs.CGraves]

Beautiful. That red hosta looks beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful yard.

[@birdhousegarden]

Those are actually ruby slipper coleus. Aren’t they beautiful?! Going to try and see if they come back next spring. When they begin to look tired, I’ll prune them back. 😃

[@donnareed-f8h]

Your border is beautiful. You should be proud!

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. They’ve grown so much. I’m thankful they can thrive in our heat.

[@nehasathe3307]

Very nice video they keep encouraging.,👏👏

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. 😊

[@rspruill1422]

Very pretty👍🏾👏🏾 I have dianthus my growing zone is 6b (NJ) but my dianthus don't look like that... mine have more of a blue/green needle point type of leaves and they bloom late spring a beautiful dark red carnation looking flowers with a lovely clove sent. As far as the pink snapdragon if I can make a suggestion as soon as any of the birds dry up collect the seeds because that is a special flower right there it has gone against the grade and pushed to be different!!! Which it needs to be propagated and planted in mass in your lovely garden. I always enjoy watching your videos!!!!

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you so much. I thought the same about the pink snapdragon. 😊

[@andrewmichels7804]

I’m wondering if you are referring to perennial dianthus. I have some pink Firewitch dianthus that bloom late spring. I’ve never used the annuals but am considering using them in full sun areas in my zone 6b in Canada

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Beautiful!!!!

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. 😊 They’re still blooming!🙌

[@tinacorrine5392]

Absolutely beautiful garden!! I just got a few of these plants on a half price sale. Hopefully they survive with some TLC.

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you! 😊 Don’t you just love picking up plants on clearance?! I’ve enjoyed the dianthus so much. I trimmed it back about a month ago and they are looking very full. It’s supposed to be 107 here next week. We’ll see how they fair. Thank you so much for watching. 😊

[@jodylancaster8706]

Prettiest garden ever❤

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you so much.😊

[@plantscorner..9591]

Very beautiful sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you.

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

So pretty! You've inspired me to plant some dianthus in my garden. Last spring, was my first time being a gardener and my dianthus didn't do, well, at all, but since I'm alot better, maybe I'll try again. I'm going to search through your channel to see if you did any updates. Thanks for sharing.

[@birdhousegarden]

Check out the mini March tour. I need to learn how to link those. 🤣 They have performed very well. I just cut them back this week. They look much fuller and have so much new growth. Thank you for watching. 😊

[@sharabenson]

How are you dianthus doing? I live in zone 9b, Bakersfield. I didn’t know dianthus is for our cooler months, I just picked them up at a local nursery. I’m glad I found your video before planting them, hopefully I can return them for a heat loving flowers.

[@birdhousegarden]

I recently cut them back a few weeks ago. They were looking a bit leggy. As I was cutting them back I could see new growth. Because they face south, I look for them stop blooming when our temp get into the 100's. We've had a few days of 90 degrees. So far, so good. :)

[@lindadodridge4763]

Could you tell me which variety of dianthus you planted. I LOVE how this looks and all your flowerbeds are just stunning and well planned out.

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you.😊 I’m sorry to say I don’t know what variety. I purchased them at Home Depot and they were in the small 3” containers. I hope that helps. I see them there every Spring. On the side of the container it read ‘dianthus’

[@GinaCriv]

Great job! I love those dianthus...and blooming in the winter...wow. I live in Virginia Beach 8a, maybe they don't sell that type here. Do you get cold winters? On the coast here it gets cold (not greatly), but it is humid. All they sell here is pansies and snapdragons. We don't get to see too much of your front beds, they look great!!! P.S. I still don't see how you get away without using mulch and have no weeds?! What kind of magic soil is that?! 😂

[@birdhousegarden]

No magic soil. 😂 I sometimes want to show that I do get weeds. However, I get nervous that people wouldn’t want to see that. We had to clean up some clover 🍀 and alyssum that had self seeded before filming. I was thinking of showing y’all a fall update on the front flowerbeds. Our winters are relatively mild. Mostly 50’s, some 40’s, and occasionally 30’s (overnight). Thank you so much for watching. 😊

[@christinecombs7137]

I've had Dianthus and they came back year after year until this yr. Think they got a bit dry, we didn't mulch.

[@birdhousegarden]

I’ve been impressed how they’ve performed in our garden. Summer is here, we’ll see if they live through our heat. 😆 Thank you for watching. 😊

[@dreambigdreambodydreamlife3107]

Beautiful garden!!! How far apart did you plant your dianthus?

[@birdhousegarden]

I planted them about 10 inches apart. 🌸😊

[@user-il6pp5wn7v]

Beautiful!! What are you using to make your holes for planting?

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. We used an auger.

[@pretty95138]

beautiful garden bed. Which zone are you in?

[@birdhousegarden]

Thank you. I live in central California, zone 9b. Once summer is here, temps can reach as high as 110-115. Our summers are very long.

[@pretty95138]

@@birdhousegarden i am also in zone 9b. San Jose CA

[@birdhousegarden]

@@pretty95138 My Mom used to live in the Bay Area (East Bay.) She used to work in the Blackhawk area near Danville. :)

[@pretty95138]

@@birdhousegarden Yeah I know that area very well...its such a beautiful neighborhood.

[@sweetdavis567davis2]

How often do you water them ❤

[@birdhousegarden]

During summer they are watered daily. We live in a hot & dry climate. Throughout the rest of the year, approximately 3 times a week unless it’s been raining. If we receive a lot of rain and it’s cooler, I’ll go a few weeks between watering. 😊