Planting Beautiful Echinacea, Elderberry and Hibiscus! 🌿🌸🌼 // Garden Answer

[@lgrillo]

This channel is amazing. They put out *so much* content (how???) and all of it is helpful and useful, but the thing that makes this channel a cut above is Laura’s relentless optimism. She is never snarky, never complaining and always manages to find something good about whatever situation she’s faced with. I absolutely love it.

[@allysonh6410]

Yes. And she's Genuinely that way. Honestly it amazes me

[@gungamesschuf7irdrjklmcemi810]

Our local garden center had a two for one sale. I felt like Laura stopping at her parent's garden center to pick up a few things and leaving with our whole van full of pretty things.

[@kendastaudenmaier3689]

Laura, I love the way it looked like you threw some of those yellow flowers right into the ground 🤣😂🤣

[@liqaahailo7982]

Dear Laura 💚 as soon as I started watching your video, few minutes later I had to pose and run outside and water the plants, pull out some weeds and stalk some blackberry bushes. That’s how much excitement and positive energy you give me every morning. Oh and I am back now to finish watching the rest of the video and recharge myself and go outside again and get some more work done ✅ thank you for encouraging MANY people to turn their neglected garden into beautiful garden .

[@lisaburnette6850]

Good morning! I love when Laura pets the plants 🤗 she pets them like she does Russell and Cheddar 🐈 🥰

[@melissajones9334]

I’m no longer able to work in my garden, it saddens me, I’ve enjoyed every minute I have been able to spend in it, but oh my heart, what pleasure this channel brings me. Thank you Laura, Aaron, Benjamin, Samantha Grace, Cheddar, Russell, your mom and Andrew’s. What a blessing.

[@allysonh6410]

God Bless you 🥺😟I know my day's coming

[@rosewolfe9606]

My husband was nearby as I was watching this morning and he heard you get excited about your Pumpkins popping up. He laughed and said, "you and she would be best friends if you were neighbors." Thanks for your videos that give me the courage to move shrubs when I don't like where I've put them, and not feel like an utter failure for it! I've only been watching you for about a year, and already my gardens are much better for it.

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

I have finally (got the courage-thanks to Laura) to move stuff around and/or give stuff away to neighbors and friends! Have a GREAT DAY GARDENING FRIENDS and coffee lovers! Thank you Laura and Aaron for sharing your beautiful journey with us! I have learned so much!!! May God continue to bless you and your family! Sherry-Knoxville

[@tracyslone66]

I love how you gasp when a plant is poking through the soil. It’s so precious that you, after all these years, still get excited about plants. It never gets old! 🥰

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

WHAT!? Those black lace elderberry is AMAZING!!

[@grammysharon66]

I see Benjamin’s bicycle!!! Our Benjamin is growing up so fast. Love to watch him helping Mom in the garden. Thank you for sharing your garden and family with us. God bless you all🙏🥰

[@vgpurple6887]

I was thinking Cheddar Russell Benjamin and Samantha Grace what a happy place to live!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Doing what you love, is never a chore. Laura you reminded me of Mary Poppins when you were tossing the Lady Godiva Calendulas and hitting each hole perfectly! I thought Laura is Magical! Everything is so pretty. Thank you so much.

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Laura's love of plants is infections ❤

[@debratosch9898]

I have to say you are the happiest person I know. I love to watch you with you energy and positive attitude. Thank you for making my day!

[@LifeRomanticized]

I think thanks to you, the black lace elderberries have become one of my absolute favourites! One day, I will have my own large enough garden space and I will make sure to plant a couple of them! Such easy-going bushes with amazing interest! Thank you for introducing us to so many diverse and amazing plants with each of your videos!! 😊😊

[@lesleysmith1396]

They are fabulous. We have a small garden here in Scotland (our whole garden is size of Laura's raised bed area lol) and I have one. It is around 8ft tall but I have pruned it into more of a tree so I still have space underneath. The flowers are starting to open and it looks beautiful 😀

[@lm8006]

I’m in same hardiness zone as GA, but on East coast. I can’t recall ever seeing one here. Love the look, but don’t want to risk it getting as enormous as it does in Laura’s area…no space for that! I’m thinking about the columnar version (Laced up Elderberry) though

[@salmarahman1263]

I too am desperate to add one in, along with the lemony lime cousin, my garden is pretty full already with only shady areas left to fill... I may just plop one in and pray to the gods that he finds his footing and thrives! Thank you Laura for introducing them to me!

[@alw5101]

DITTO! I just planted my first one this season poolside as my backdrop and it is spectacular! Laura has upped my Garden game for sure! Love- Love Love IT!! ✨🤍

[@FaithRickett]

I would LOVE to see a bouquet made featuring those discs of black lace elderberry blooms! 🤩

[@altheab.8907]

The south garden is really looking great, Laura. Can’t believe how lush the grass is out there. It looks like it’s been there for years. Aaron did a great job with it. The black lace elderberries are beautiful. Some of those would like nice near the Hartley. Your neighbors must enjoy the view of your property from their windows. 😊💕

[@diannehiggs]

Althea B. you read my mind! Couldn't have put it better myself. And I'm so jealous of Laura's neighbors being able to see this magical garden developing.

[@Maldi.23]

I was thinking that on last video 😁 so jealous of your neighbour

[@TMB62]

I need two of those black lace elderberry trees for my yard.

[@paulakeener5798]

Laura, you are such a delight! Your energy, excitement and joy as you plant and walk through your gardens is infectious! I just discovered your channel this Spring and you inspired my annual pots for this season. I enjoy your interactions with Aaron and your Mom; you all make me smile and I feel like I’ve know you all for a long time. Thank you for the beauty you bring and display to the world!

[@LauriesPlace999]

Just amazing how much it’s filling in! You have really worked hard on that space and it looks awesome! My yard thanks you as I now think “how would Laura make this spot prettier “

[@annehedlund7333]

She called the filling in " pieces of the puzzle"- perfect analogy for the garden formation!

[@gaylestegall7239]

I love the editing where it looked like you threw the calendula into their holes. That was so creative.

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Wow that property is filling up fast. I purchased a house a year ago and the entire backyard needed trees removed and to be landscaped. After watching you for years I took the task on and I must say when I take the before and after photos there is such a difference. I’m taking the approach that if you’re tough enough to survive you get to stay and if you are struggling you gotta go. Life is too short not to enjoy what you’ve planted so you gotta be tough to make it. Thank you for all The suggestions and encouragement to get out there and plant.

[@callikohl7603]

I sure love the flowers and shrubs that you plant. Due to cost for me, I have to start all my flowers from seed, so I'm either feast of famine on flowers. I finally got some echinacea to grow and I'm so excited I still have loads of flowers to plant and beds to create. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@janemily2627]

Oh my gosh Laura, your fantasy forest is shaping up beautifully! Those Raspberry Beret Echinacea are EVERYTHING! Their color reminds me of popsicles!

[@harrietweber2520]

It must be great fun being on the team to name new varieties . . . 'One in a Mellon' . . Ha ha . . How cool is that one!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️. I love both of those cone flowers😍😍 Those bunny ears still didn’t make it into the landscape 😂 The grass pathways look amazing 😻 Great job, Aaron 👏🏻👏🏻 Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@ValeCreekCottage]

Hi Laura and Aaron from Australia. I've got some Echinacea seeds "puerperium" to grow here (we're in Winter here) - have you got some tips on when to sow, when to plant out? Love your channel and videos - I just add 6 months to your advice to do all my planting, garden maintenance and fertilising! Love that even though we are on the other side of the world that we can connect through this gardening community!

[@MyPetZombie84]

You can winter sow them or start indoors in little pots (not cell packs or trays, they need more room) 8 weeks before your last frost day 👍

[@E.R.Hewitt]

Where in Au? Do you know if you are temperate, arid, semi-arid, subtropical or tropical? I’m tropical, which means we grow all our vege through our autumn, winter, spring so I can almost exactly follow Laura’s growing season for crops. Just cannot copy anything of theirs that is perennial or evergreen. We grew echinacea like an annual here with our vege crops last year. I don’t think it survived the torrential summer rains.

[@shannonmoffett6530]

In my experience (in the US) is that you can just toss the seeds on the ground now (in your winter) and they will grow!! They will be baby seedlings the first year, but they will be perfect soon!

[@legiousiamdccclxxxviii423]

just put them in the dirt with a dead fish its really easy and super fun...

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Ditto : ) I live in Oregon - only a couple hundred miles from Laura & Aaron but am in a completely different 'temperate' climate. We have wet springs, only a few days a year over 100 degrees and very mild winters yet I get more *relevant info from Laura than if I had studied* horticulture & floriculture! Nice comment Amanda, it does feel like a community of like minded gardening pals : D

[@zinnajohnst]

Sometimes I go a few days or weeks not watching your videos and when I catch up it's always when I need it!! Love love how enthusiast you are!

[@rachelreece3022]

Hello!!!! While working in my gardens I often use my mental notes from “Laura’s lessons” 🥰 that being said I really appreciate when the watering in/drip set up is left in the videos! It reminds me that if Laura has to do it so do I!! Yes boring and repetitive but it’s still very motivating for some of us! 😆 Thank you for all your hard work and positive attitude! Odd comment, but I’ve been watching for two years and I LOVE how fast and efficient you speak, you’ve never lost my attention!! 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 You’re daily videos are so motivating and inspiring!

[@erinjames377]

Laura planting like the PRO she is! GO LAURA! ❤

[@digsindirt4490]

I’m really enjoying watching all the new planting. It’s so relaxing and fun to see. We are in a terrible heat wave - expecting 105 degrees this week - so we’ve retreated indoors for our “winter”. Thanks for giving us something to do in the meantime. :)

[@michelerok4252]

Wow! You have been busy. It all looks real good Laura. I bet in the evening you take a cool fresh drink and just sit out and enjoy all you have accomplished. You should take a moment and Pat yourself on the back for a beautiful home you and Arron have created. Many blessings always. God bless

[@kathyschwable1298]

I love your old mulberry tree!!! It has such character!!

[@aditichakrabarty649]

Dear Laura, A garden tour is the need of the hour. Everything is looking perfect 😊

[@cindybills677]

Having the music synced with the augering just made me smile! Those little details in editing are just fun!

[@anettethirion6109]

Wow you're garden is so ptretty and it get full by the day,you're and family is so great 👍 👌 ❤️

[@cathycorriher6313]

It is exciting to see the pumpkins popping up thru the dirt......your kids will have some really good Jack-o-lanterns. Everything is so pretty and green. Your hard work is really paying off. Always good to see Russell and Cheddar.

[@valcourisland1776]

Wow! The grass pathway is to die for!

[@nancyreier1070]

Love the energy u have, u are so much fun to watch in the morning it gets me going and sets my day. U love what u do it shows so much, I get a lot of information and have tried a few new things. So keep up the smiles and info. Love the shows with Aaron and the kids and also Russel and Cheddar.

[@robingrunzweig3940]

look at how things are filling in!!! cannot wait to see it all in just a few weeks... so many colors and textures and blooms and fragrances and GAHHH, i LOVE it so much ❤ quick! get Benjamin so he can see his corn!! 🙂 that space is going to be so much fun... how much fun are you having?? lol... 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤

[@cathymcquinn9113]

The south garden is exploding with wonderful plantings.

[@zukosmom3780]

I hope I’m still alive in 20 years to see this garden mature ♥️

[@judeeustis2521]

Good morning! Everything is looking beautiful!

[@sandranason9314]

Thank you for introducing us to new plants everyday and how they intermix with each other. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge of plants.

[@brittywren2877]

I can't wait until I get to decide trees, grass, paths, orchard, and raised bed areas. You are such an inspiration. Watching your property grow has been amazing to say the least.

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day

[@twilde3754]

Laura, you've probably mentioned this, but boy!, lots of new homes in your immediate vicinity. Your new neighbors will be thrilled to be able to see your beautiful gardens and knowing nothing will be built behind their homes. But the proximity to you guys -- good move to buy the land a few years back!

[@lblak59]

Thank you for clarifying the growth on Black Lace Elderberry. I would like to plant some on our acreage but I don’t want to prune them down yearly. They’re beautiful.

[@carollyn8885]

I can't wait for you to have your year where you walk through and get to see the fruits of your labor be this mature and majestic piece of wonder. Have a great day!!

[@PegsGarden]

I wonder if her neighbors know how lucky they are to have Laura as their neighbor, to see this wonderful transformation all around them!

[@shanonnunn4128]

I want to see grass weeding… it’s so satisfying 😘

[@wanderingwillowfarms]

Those echinaceas are in the perfect spot! They will make a really great pairing with the betony!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning!🌞🌺🌿 Love all that you planted!! As always love the color!! The South Garden is filling in & is going to be gorgeous!! 🥰💜💚🧡💛💙🌺🌿

[@terrihart2133]

Echinacea is my favorite color, just beautiful.

[@christinestubbs2172]

Love, love, love watching you!! Watching you makes me want to double the size of my gardens!! LOL So I live that dream through you!!

[@MsElsarios]

Thank you for the content Laura 🤗💐💜🥰planting brings me such joy because it will make many smile when the buds bloom 😊🌸🤩

[@denisefaust1290]

Everything is gorgeous in the South Garden! Love it so much!

[@marylinville7091]

Your new property is filling in so beautifully. In a few more years it will be absolute heaven. I am jealous but so happy for you.

[@donnaikin7397]

Awesome video! Great plants, I love them 👍👌👏🥰🌱🌺

[@violingeisha]

Loved this video and the planters. The one you did in the Hartley was the most beautiful yet. Just perfect for that space. Can't wait to see it all finished. Thanks for all your videos! Watching them each morning is how I start my day.

[@michelelee5339]

It always amazes me how different soil conditions are in various parts of countries. In SW Ontario, 🇨🇦 we have a clay base that needs significant amending & is hard to dig. Then your Ontario, Oregan has powdery white looking soil that doesn't get as much moisture & is difficult to dig in. Either way, we find the right way to amend the soil & bring lush life to our surroundings. The power of gardening 🌱👍👏🥰

[@dryb3301]

We want a garden tour. ..... So many beautiful things to see!!!

[@lisaburnette6850]

We always want a garden tour! 🎉

[@sheilastromberger2275]

She did a 2 part tour (close to 2 hours combined) less than a month ago - doubt there’s another one for a while.

[@alw5101]

Good Morning everyone! I just planted my first Black-laced Elderberry behind my poolside as a backdrop and it looks spectacular! Thanks so much Laura for upping my Garden Game - I AM WINNING!!🤍✨

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

It’s so exciting to see everything we planted last year waking up, I say we because I feel like it’s kinda my garden too! 🤣

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

I’m loving the black lace elderberry! Your enthusiasm is contagious!💜🌼🌿

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Laura, you have made me really rethink some of my earlier gardening decisions. Thanks for reminding us that if we don't love a plant, we can and should replace it. In the past, I've always lived with my planting choices, but now that I've let your words of wisdom finally sink in, some plants have got to go! I have known for quite a while that I despise the hedge of Little Devil ninebark, which I planted near my front sidewalk, The tag said they would stay on the small side, well, the tag was so wrong. Finally, after 8 or 9 years of trying to maintain some sort of size control while still keeping the natural growth habit, they have to go! I will offer them to anyone who wants to come and dig them, but if I don't get a response within a week or so... they'll get the ax (or root-slayer shovel). I'm excited to look for shrubs and perennials that will require less maintenance while still providing a bit of privacy for the area. Have a wonderful weekend! ~Margie

[@katescrimgeour3884]

Wow! The grass pathways are looking amazing!

[@leahrodrick2228]

I cannot wait to see the hibiscus in bloom and the black lace in bloom

[@jeanbrewer576]

🌼 Good morning Laura and family, Awe love the yellow cone 🌼 flower our local Garden Nursery don't carry very many varieties not even hellebores ugg. Everything is looking great the grass looks so green and healthy Aaron did great, thank you for sharing , have a great rest of the day and weekend 😊

[@vickiejones7085]

Everything is looking beautiful and love the excitement you have of seeing the new seedlings come up. And that grass pathway behind you is just gorgeous….

[@cynthiaann4465]

Now I want a black lace elderberry!! 💕

[@verawallace9055]

Right timing, my three hibiscus that I ordered arrived yesterday, all roots with couple of small stumps ❤

[@wynorawishum5860]

I always enjoy seeing the plants you add. Love your use of color and texture. The south garden is developing beautifully. Thank you for sharing.

[@kattayawanpinthong6706]

From Thailand I follow and share all your clips, it's amazing to meet such a talented and beautiful woman like you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@camicri4263]

Hi guys! Gorgeous Echinaceas! Love the black lace elderberry as well! Can not wait to see the hibiscus!🤗💗🤗

[@kbechtel33]

Your grass is so lush!

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Everything is coming together so beautifully.

[@esli44]

I love this video! I said it before, and i’ll say it again, it just tickles me at how fast you plant things! Dig, plop ‘em, fill, next! 😂 Love it because I am wayyy slow! lol

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

It's fun to see all the new varieties of echinacia, the different colors now available. It's a sturdy plant, and I wonder how it will do as a cut flower.

[@silencedflower8441]

Ohhh I’d be collecting the seeds from all those echinacea and spreading those babies all through my gardens. 😍

[@dmaxi3816]

I have that purple elderberry bush. It is beautiful, two stories high

[@rachelfrees1268]

Oh my that black lace is so perfect.💕

[@Dewder]

The super green grass driving lanes are an epic choice !

[@Gin0827]

The South Garden is really coming along✅! I have needed a 12 foot height shrub for border privacy, so thank 🙏❤️.you! The black lace elderberry will be a great addition to solve our problem. This will give us a secret garden!! 🌳🌳🌳

[@GardeningSpirit]

who else lol'd at Russell presenting / wagging his tail at the plant Laura was talking about like "ta-da!"

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

[@maureengee364]

Yes I was wondering if you were going to plant black lace. Love Love that plant. They look gorgeous and big. Love all the plants. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lazy4278]

OMG so much beauty I can never get enough of all the different types of flowers to choose from it does help out a lot to see whether it'll be fitting for our zones. Really appreciate that little extra information in the video. Thank you so much Laura.

[@lawrencebox919]

That was so much fun!! Best garden channel 👌❤️ 🌳

[@patriciawilson6524]

Oh my I sure do love those Echinaceas !!!

[@monkeygraborange]

I just want to fast-forward about two years to see how everything comes together!

[@hollyharrison5165]

Wow, it's really coming together in the south garden! Huge well done to all involved 😁

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Everything looks beautiful! So excited for the NEW echinacea’s from PW! Have a GREAT DAY FRIENDS! Sherry-Knoxville ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️

[@michellnav]

Oh my gosh it makes me sad to see so many houses encroaching your property. You've inspired me to plant some Spartan trees to help with a sparse spot in our yard in northern Colorado. We'll just. keep planting to keep everyone happy!

[@SteveL2012]

South garden is coming together quickly, and the grass looks phenomenal-like you laid turf!!

[@DE-cn2pt]

Thank you so much for all that you do! Each and every video instills so much confidence and inspiration! Thank you both for so much joy you have brought into our lives! What Espoma fertilizer would you recommend for Hibiscus? And when should they be fertilized? Proven winners fertilizer weekly as well? Thank you again.

[@jeanie6176]

Regarding the black lace elderberry at one of my favorite nurseries in Western NYS, they limbed one up making the most gorgeous tree. As a bonus it had this wonderful gnarled bark. Now to find a spot. Thank you for the inspiration, joy and peace you bring in these chaotic times.

[@annareyes528]

Everything you two have done on the south garden looks so beautiful and coming together!

[@lynnelovett8999]

Beautiful Ms Laura. Can't wait to see them in full bloom. Have a blessed weekend.

[@kbechtel33]

Always enjoy your videos...may GOD continue to bless you and your family.

[@timothyjackson1981]

Great planting videos Laura! Question: Would it be possible to add drone footage at the end of planting videos in the South garden? Just to provide perspective of where everything is?

[@aprilthele734]

So excited can’t wait to it all in next few years….🌻🌼🌺🌲🌿🌳