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[@reneebarnes1611]

Look at that handsome garden helper!! Lol!

[@bonniekennington9459]

It’s so satisfying to watch gardening tasks in fast forward.

[@HorticultureGeek]

Beautiful area it looks so good but can we talk about how good the allium blooms still look even dried out. 😍

[@MrEd9574]

I've been gardening 50 yrs and I always over pack my plants because it shades out most weeds and looks better filled in.

[@barbarap5574]

Awesome job, that’s going to look GORGEOUS when it fills in. 😍❤️❤️

[@janehynes8319]

Cheddar is the best....am I the only one that thought "in the jungle the mighty jungle" as he walkes through the plants 🪴

[@choctaw5050]

Lol....

[@jenniferelizabeth3996]

😂 he really is so cute! Both Russell and Cheddar are awesome kitties 🐱

[@candicespencer2021]

I thought he was saying “forget the plants mom , I’m more beautiful walking through the plants!”

[@jenniferelizabeth3996]

@@candicespencer2021 Totally! 😂

[@littlemissblueyes100]

I think the hosta bed will be Chedder's. New playground and nap station

[@judyingram4846]

The flowerbeds look so fresh and beautiful ❤️

[@cristinaarevalo2335]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of heaven

[@adz5bneweng589]

Praying Hands hosta is an upright-leaved hosta that's fun in the garden.

[@terihavlik4628]

Beautiful peaceful space.

[@pattiklaus9580]

You are a machine! Planted and irrigated, and GO!

[@jennieknoll7655]

Any ideas on grasses for shady areas other than Japanese Forest Grass? Working on my shade bed! Thank you!

[@kevinwilson510]

Laura I know u got a lot of u property being developed and the Hartley going up but there must be other places on your property that you can show us all the things you have done so far are beautiful but there so a lot we haven't seen can you show us Laura I seen all of u pass gardens from beginning on KZbin videos tysm laura

[@yolonda7486]

Good Morning~ Can you recommend where to purchase Hosta's?? Maybe WalMart, Lowes, Home Depot. Thank you

[@denisedorsey2889]

Any of those should carry them. Don’t be afraid to buy them when you see them on clearance. They will bounce back with water and care.

[@yolonda7486]

@@denisedorsey2889 thank you😀

[@ОксанаПлаксіна-к5т]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vstam390]

Another cheddar mention! Cheddar is soooo adorable. You can see how much he loves you.

[@jackielynbyard9756]

Lol! I think Cheddar thinks he's a lion in a jungle.🌳🌴🌿 🐈🌿🌴🌳

[@karendorward5401]

Nx

[@rosa632]

Good Saturday Morning Laura & Gardening Friends! Oh My Goodness... Cheddar’s Peek A Boo 🐈 appearance was so sweet!!! I spy some alliums in the background and they look like mine right now. Im going to be planting some hostas soon, so this was perfect! Enjoy your weekend friend!

[@elisepersiani2608]

LOVE the different varieties of hostas.. can’t wait to see an update as they grow!! 🍃

[@saraw8503]

Loved cheddar’s little tail jiggle when Mom spoke.

[@vger9942]

Cheddar says he’s coming to help you! You called him after all.

[@2ManyTomatoes]

Comin' to ya Mom. Its tough going though

[@audreywy1743]

I have always loved that area, the plants look great there, I really like the red on the ends. Cheddar didn't waste any time getting to you once you acknowledged him...lol

[@cherigreen4471]

I love hostas! I have a big blue one that is 4ft tall and 6ft across.🤗

[@barbarap5574]

HAHA love the tiger (Chedder) walking through the jungle. 😄🐅😍

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

I totally agree with Laura's desire to expand the garden beyond the strip at the fence. At our New Orleans house,, my husband looked at the backyard and asked, "Didn't we use to have grass back here?" I had planted a courtyard garden and, instead of grass, had a small ciircle of pine straw mulch for lawn chairs. Everything else was planted with roses, a lemon tree, some Japanese maples azaleas, etc. He hadn't noticed because he was plugged into his computer and music system.

[@melissagoldberg9629]

I think you may have found a home for your moon garden. You said you realized you’d prefer it in the shade. This is a smallish spot, so less of a commitment and less of a statement… and you already have the white irises…? 🤔

[@debradalessiobrown2678]

Cheddar was so cute stalking through the plants. I love the pop of the purple heucheras. I think it adds just enough color to hilight all the green.

[@karenross3457]

I want to go "shopping" in your hoop houses for such a beautiful selection of Hosta. Although I am not really fond of the blooms, the pollinators love them. Mine are covered with bees so I don't have the heart to cut them. I am so envious that when you have the desire to plant, you can access your large inventory.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

You sure have a 'forever job" just planting new area. Happy Saturday Garden Friends 🌿🌺💚🌺🌿

[@barbaragoss6177]

Happy gardening to you and hi from Tasmania Australia, winter here so not to much happening in my garden!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@barbaragoss6177 Hi Barbara, I'm in Windermere, Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸 We are very hot and humid in our area. Garden Answer is the whole way on the other side of the USA 🇺🇸 She suffer with higher temps, but desert air while we are dripping witj moisture. How cold does it get where you live?

[@barbaragoss6177]

We get snow mainly in the hills and heavy frosts where we live on the coast. Tasmania is very beautiful and very much like the U.K !Happy gardening!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@barbaragoss6177 Sounds lovely Barbara. I have Garden Groupies in the UK and would love to visit someday.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Wow the excitement in your voice on being able to plant today was so infectious Laura! I know that the heat has been unbearable for you and so many so this was a treat. It motivated me to get off my duff and tackle some projects now. THANKS!!😄😅😅

[@jaclyns5719]

I can’t say why … but I love the sound of the gator rolling over the gravel. ☺️ Just me?

[@beckyslife6307]

I like it too!

[@katefrancis7476]

It isn't just you! Look up what ASMR is.

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Yes!

[@shirleyvastine9328]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@barbarageddes9390]

Cheddar the "Jungle Cat" LOL - so cute...love HOSTAS! need more in my yard. :)

[@lmhatfield46]

Question for Aaron probably. I noticed while watching Gardening with Creekside that they have closed captioning on their videos. Doesn’t look like GA has captions. Was wondering why as captioning is certainly helpful for the hearing impaired as well as some older viewers. Thanks for responding and for all you do. 🌸

[@rebeccamclaughlin4992]

When I was watching fathering autism he said it’s like $600 a month is why they stopped. Don’t know if that’s why or not but was the answer he gave!

[@Edu_Kate]

I believe if you wait a while the closed captioning gets added (by KZbin?). I've noticed that with other channels. I want to watch the video as soon as it's loaded and then I go back to watch it again the cc is there.

[@verawallace9055]

Thanks Laura, I was laying in bed last night, thinking how to get my shade garden to shine, am half there

[@mindymoto1]

It would be such a dream to have so much land to play with!!!

[@deezahm9143]

☕️Good morning to all - it’s ‘coffee with Laura’ time! So great to see the beauty of the property expanding every day. Enjoy a lovely weekend everyone. Thank you Laura 🪴🌿💚🥰

[@nitanarachele9848]

Cheddar's cameo was perfect! Love what you planted. Hostas are one of my favorites.

[@chines68]

"Should be able to whip this out pretty quick." How come that works for you and not for me??

[@nspector]

Haha, me neither! Everything takes so so much longer than I ever think.

[@MaryBornforHealth]

That area would be perfect to set up croquet and play family games when Benjamin and Samantha get older.

[@sunny45488]

Ya with a trampoline and big colorballs and sprinklers and a playhouse with picnic table

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Happy weekend y’all! I have developed a real appreciation for hostas over the years because of Laura. Thanks!

[@naturegirl7777]

... I want one of every leaf combination!... 👩‍🌾💚🙏=^..^=

[@olivegardenpuppy]

Thank you for posting videos, I absolutely love watching them all. I really do love the maintenance videos, they are very calming and peaceful to watch. I just watched the recap video and that glass of tea looked so good🤣 but it's only 6:45 am when I was watching that video. I've never tried having a garden but you've inspired me to start a small one. Now I think I've got so many in pots😂 I go to Lowe's and think oh I need that, oh that's pretty, oh that's a good price. 🤣🤣🤣

[@annmhunick]

Did anyone else think of Shrek when she said the Empress Wu Hosta was the biggest “in the land” 🤣🌿👑 Love watching you everyday. Thanks for sharing your love of gardening with all of us 💗

[@alisonsneed3707]

So funny, 2 or 3 videos back ya said it was time to stop planting and concentrate on maintenance. 😂

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

"Please tell me that I'm not the only one who struggles with that ? " 🤣🤣🤣

[@catnip1487]

I love bergenia - both the pink flowered and white flowered version. My grandmother used to call them "Stone rhubarb" and it was the only name I knew them of, so the first time I was going to buy from a nursery they had no idea what plant I meant xD

[@marlenesuchman8664]

Love this. I have water oaks and they have so many roots that I can't even dig without hitting roots.

[@Edu_Kate]

It's also called 'Pig Squeak."

[@terrya.]

It's funny to hear you talk glowingly about a boxelder tree. It's not a welcome tree here, and I detest boxelder bugs!!

[@bobbijackson5857]

I was thinking the same thing. We DO NOT like the trees and the bugs are such a nightmare to deal with!

[@waureenkyriacou5056]

Cheddar ...." did you call me .... I'm coming I'm coming.....here I am , love me "

[@rebeccamclaughlin4992]

Question could you do a video on recognizing what “bug” problem is causing damage and what can be used ? I have a hard time identifying what insect even when I see it ; what kind it is and then what’s best to use. Even bugs you don’t deal with but a lot of gardeners do? Your brain seems a vast knowledge well and I trust you to know! Also I miss your decorating videos like you did when doing a red; white and blue set up in the gazebo. Ones like that also!

[@martinam8035]

She has a video about that. Few years back she showed some damaged leaves and explained what might be a problem.

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

Love all the colors and textures of the Hosta you choose for this space. You also gave me a great start on what I can put in my shadier areas of the yard....

[@venkatmaddi1760]

What are your plans for the back formal garden. Is there a David Austin Rose Garden in the near future

[@annehedlund7333]

I'm seeing that big space as a great soccer field for Benjamin.

[@pattywestridge2006]

Aww its so nice to see cheddar miss him and Russell playing together.. Cheddar is like hi mom its my turn to shine....lol. No laura your not alone I struggle all the time if i.pack it full will it look ok or not ...

[@PLuMUK54]

I love your garden! It is so nice to see a garden that would not look out of place here in England. Hostas are so much more forgiving than people realise. A few years ago I decided my over large self seeded sycamore (basically a weed here) had to go. The tree surgeons worked in December, and trampled the area of my hostas to a similar consistency to concrete. Despite this, the hostas sent up shoots in the spring and put on their best show that year, despite having lost their shade. This year has been rather "moist" even for England, and they have produced the biggest leaves ever. They grow through a dense ground cover of geranium which shades their roots and prevents drying out and slug attacks.

[@bigboy77dk]

Hostas are one of my absolute favourites! I love the variety in colours and sizes. And they do so well in pots. I have a a shady patio, and I have so many Hostas in pots out there, with a few blooming annuals mixed in - it looks gorgeous

[@allysonh6410]

Would love to see this. I'm gonna try this next year

[@jaynadagostino2626]

Could Cheddar be any cuter? I am so excited Laura - I got a drip system for my garden!!! My plants and I thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@MoniqueARuiz]

I have not heard of Bergenia before, so thank you for introducing me to a new plant! We’re having a flower bed put in on the shaded side of our house in early September and I’ve been trying to find shade loving plants that actually produce flowers too, so Bergenia is a perfect option!

[@dennistaft7868]

It's a new one to me also but not crazy about it. If it flowered all summer, then I'd have to have it.

[@persephonespomegranate]

They were new to me this year, too. I was looking for tough, colourful foliage, evergreen if possible, shade plants and came across Bergenia in my research. Miss Piggy is nice but personally I prefer the colours of the variety I believe is called Winter Glow (although I have not planted these myself yet). I also found a shade loving foliage plant called Mukdenia (there’s a nice one called “crimson fans” I believe) and Mukgenia which is a cross between a Mukdenia and a Bergenia, eg Mukgenia Nova Flame. I’m in Canada (not sure where you are) so this website may not ship to you but just as a research tool to find unusual plants, I’ve been using a site called Phoenix Perennials. He sources rarer plants. Never ordered from him so can’t attest to quality (plants seem expensive for the size) but it sure was a useful resource to find new plants I had never thought of before. Happy planting!!! 🌱

[@bcfran3g844]

@@persephonespomegranate I am on BC. I do pre-orders of hydrangea from Phoenix Perennials, to get the variety I want. This year they were smaller, but all Proven winners in the white pots. Not potbound, just healthy. Last year I also bought a few peonies there as well.

[@missbiggs9437]

@@persephonespomegranate I’m in Ontario (TO 6a/6b); I’ve never ordered online preferring to “rush” to the local nursery to see what I can score! 🤣 I tried a couple of Bergenias a few years ago thinking they’d be perfect for a moist shady area but they struggled mightily from the start; I gave them everything I could think of but they eventually fizzled out … I didn’t even have to dig them out; I couldn’t find them anywhere. 🤪🤪

[@Edu_Kate]

Another name for it is "Pig Squeak." Rubbing the leaves together does produce a squeaking sound. 🐷 Mine has spread quite a bit. I thinned it out several years ago and left some pieces sitting on some dirt-filled gravel and that is thriving. I need to divide it again. I've always heard the pronunciation as "Brrr ghee na" (like the clarified butter) not "gee" as Laura says. 😊

[@jillshippy5157]

Everything you do is just perfection! I wish I had a larger garden and an area in which to use a variety of hostas! I grew up with Bergenia, my mom loved them, so I always thought they were such ordinary plants. In recent years I have gained a new appreciation for them and now would like some in my own garden. The ones you planted look beautiful! Here in California they do attract slugs and snails. Nice that you don’t deal with that very much! I so love this channel and you are so inspirational! Thank you!

[@maureenjames7248]

Yes! Hostas in my CA garden were pretty for about a week. Then, like you, lost them to slugs. No ammount of Sluggo kept them away. Now I am in Tennessee and have all I want! Laura has inspired me to experiment with more plants.

[@steverdms]

What a wonderful Saturday morning treat before I head out into my own yard. Oh the things I could do with those hastas! They are just so dang expensive but I will be getting some Empress Wu Hosta at some point. Anyone else just love shade gardening?

[@Bamboo4U2]

Find someone who has one and ask them for a clump when it comes time to divide theirs.

[@Edu_Kate]

I have a hosta garden in a strip on the north side of my garage with crushed rock path adjacent to it. I enjoy playing off the myriad of hosta leaf colors and textures and punctuating with other perennials and annuals. I love the look of 'Sweet Tea' heucherella nestled with the bold 'Guacamole' hosta (or is it 'Stained Glass'?), finely textured rue anemone and begonias. But thistles keep ruining the show. Ugh! I planted 'Empress Wu' a couple years ago. It's taking it's sweet time getting as big as the tag shows, but then Laura advised us they grow in relation to the amount of water they get and my hose doesn't really make it to that end of my garden.

[@gardenbugdesigns]

Looks gorgeous!! I’m really surprised you cut the stalks off the hosta as you are a big pollinator supporter.

[@rachelstallings3428]

I have a dedicated hosta bed in a similar narrow bed on my property. I love it. Extremely low maintenance one of my favorite beds. With the different textures and all the hostas bloom at different times. So gorgeous. Thank you for showing the Miss Piggy. Never heard of that plant before.

[@dorindastewart1375]

I just love these videos! I never considered myself a gardener but watching and listening to Laura is so informational and inspiring! I started with a few containers and have created a couple beds and a small shade garden (complete with a pallet path thanks to Laura.) I'm looking forward to learning more and building an outdoor oasis I never thought was possible before! Thank you Laura! 🤗💐🦋

[@robingrunzweig1880]

oh, that's going to be sooo pretty!! and expanding those beds and maybe making a seating area out there under the tree canopies will be a great place to go sit and read a book (let me start packing, k? i got dibs!) i love hostas so i get to see them vicariously through you.. i think there is one variety we can grow down here, so i need to get my hands on some! great day's work!! time for ice tea and relaxing (as much as a new mom with a 3 year old can relax!)... 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤

[@barbaramccann7944]

I’m watching Laura run the drip irrigation, which I worked on this morning, and it’s not so easy for my 67 year old hands. I’m going to invest in a tool to insert the emitters. Warming the tubing with a lighter, helps, but….. Note to self, tubing is probably more pliable and easier to insert when Laura’s temps are 100+, compared to my 65 degree northern Michigan morning.

[@dianapodrovitz3067]

I babysat my grands this morning. I'm used to watching you on my computer screen at my house but this morning at my grands they put you on their tv. I had to tell you Laura that you and your garden are both stunning on a 70 plus inch screen !! Wow !!

[@nspector]

Oh, nice! I'd love to see these videos on a big screen like that.

[@dianapodrovitz3067]

@@nspector It was fabulous ! Now my screen , which I normally love, seems ''not quite enough''😂😂

[@janetmiller4168]

That makes such a difference looks beautiful..love that the sun came out. Thanks for sharing. Who wouldn’t love that

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Ha ha ha! Cheddar was playing “Jungle Kitty”! 😂

[@jackiesplanthaven]

Every project is a masterpiece 🌿

[@handles1242]

Had to do a double take on the title. “Shady” border 😂😂😂

[@michellekrantz888]

Looks great, Laura! I'm curious what kind of mulch you used in this project. Thank you! Love your channel!

[@cherylbishop2881]

Thanks for sharing! I need more Hostas. I love them. Cheddar is precious.❤️

[@lindachorkey1316]

Your answer to problems sounds like me.... “really need to expand this flower bed”😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferelizabeth3996]

It’s every gardeners problem 😂 there’s never enough space 😂

[@macishinault1931]

Can we just take a minute to acknowledge all of these camera angles?! Laura, I know this made your project 5x longer and you do it anyways. Your dedication to video quality doesn’t go unnoticed! You and Aaron (and Ken!) do an amazing job at making educational and visually appealing videos. Thank you for all your hard work! ❤️ much love from Louisiana!

[@theacripps8099]

One day you’re going to come out to check on the Whee Hostas and the one that escaped your truck that one time will magically have joined its friends! 😂🤣

[@digsindirt4490]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@CarlTheSidekick]

You can stick the emitter into the drip line?! I’ve been using way too many parts: plug, hose, emitter. Thanks for the tip! ✌🏼

[@msmaddox2918]

I think should take down the Willow tree Laura. I think you said in previous videos that you think it was taking up all the nutrients so the plants nearby end up smaller than the other plants.

[@jennifercapes6796]

Me with my checkerboard Heucheras saying, “What you talking about!?” 😂😂 I also love my Curly Fries hostas. They have a narrower leaf than the Whee & look so amazing with the broader leaf hostas.

[@iartistdotme]

All that green REALLY cools the area and looks so beautiful! Having a larger bed will provide a big variety of conditions in one bed to work around and Help Us do the same. Looking forward to that!

[@angelwolfe6728]

Loved seeing the breeze coming through knowing how hot the temps have been for you guys out west!

[@ckcpersonaltouchmbs]

It was 8pm when I started watching this video and I had to pause to go plant about 14 plants in my yard. You inspire me 😁

[@diannessecretgarden8994]

I’m nervous to plant under trees because I heard it can harm the tree. I think it has to do with smothering the roots. Any advice? You don’t have an issue with planting under trees.

[@sydneykasmar]

I would place annuals among the new Hosta to fill in the gaps and do that for the couple of years it takes for the Hosta to reach a larger size.

[@marilynmeyer6731]

Love hostas!! What happened to all the caladiums?

[@cherylschumacher1832]

Love Bergenia, can’t get my hands on any in my area 😩

[@ordenar]

Perfect spot for a playground for the children.

[@Edu_Kate]

I wonder if they didn't spend much time in that area because it was originally the only section with neighbors. Now, the other side is filled with neighbors. Could be why they purchased the new property as a buffer from encroaching neighbors. Now this side seems, relatively, the most isolated from others.

[@destinyreinhart]

You’re definitely not the only one that wants to pack it full from the beginning. 🤣 Guilty here! 🤷🏻‍♀️ Q: Do you run drip on these mature trees? If so, how often do you run it and for how long? Thanks for the morning inspiration! ❤️

[@rubyshamalla6365]

Hi Laura, all your videos make my day happier ❤️👍🏼🌿

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

It looks great really like hostas i have planted a lot this year they just look so pretty!

[@WickedSmaaht]

I was planting in my front yard with PW, auger and biotone, people were passing by and asked me is I’m watching Lora from garden answer 😂 had to say that yes, I do 😂

[@Springdalecottage]

This part of your garden looks so peaceful. Thanks for all the design tips!

[@evergreengarden1M]

Wow beautiful garden Nice leafy plants

[@MyBackyardScience]

We have great hostas in our shady spots. Just beware that the deer love them. We had to stop using them on the front yard because of the deer. But the Backyard is fenced in and they grow amazingly. We have some irises in the shade also that bloom but not nearly as long they should.

[@sandranason9314]

Thanks again for another great video. Just out of curiosity how long did it take from start to finish did it take? I believe some people who have nevre had the chanceto garden have no idea how much work you actually do.

[@natalietornatore]

This was a great video inspiration, I have so many areas of my garden with all day dappled shade. Do you know the type of iris that is successful in that light? I love that additional texture with the hostas!

[@texascottagekitchen4247]

I also have narrow shady beds. I’m struggling to get the right plants planted in mine. 🌿🌱

[@monkeygraborange]

You should investigate astilbe. I have a row of Deutschland white astilbe that come up as a feathery cloud and require pretty much zero attention.

[@brendabraun5522]

I wouldn't replace the willow and see how your hydrangea bushes do without a tree there. 🙂

[@ritasicari7518]

Cheddar fantasizing he's a tiger skulking through the deep jungle.

[@dianaadhdchannel]

I thought the same! He is king of his jungle. Little ham

[@ourhome2260]

Oh this is such a pretty improvement in this area. The pop of the purple/red alongside the hostas!👌👌👌

[@kimmyrose5393]

I absolutely love vistas! You have a wonderful selection. I can’t wait for the update next spring😊

[@mrzjohnson4]

Couldn’t care less about hosta blooms. We love hostas because of the variety of leaf textures and color!

[@dlsdyer9071]

Cheddar, jungle kitty!😆

[@alyssasoto3299]

I love shade gardens so much. Wish I had more of them in my garden! The hostas look beautiful! 😍💚