Planting Before the Heat! Chitalpas, Sedum & Trees! 🌳🌸🥰 // Garden Answer

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[@loriboyce942]

I LOVE that planting a tree is just a matter-of-fact part of Samantha and Benjamin’s day.

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi~ As soon as I saw them near the tree going in with their shovels, I thought... What fun memories they'll have looking back after the trees have matured. However, Benjamin's excitement for underwater swimming with the fam may be a stronger memory! So cute!🙋

[@rootelation486]

@@loriboyce942 its such a delightful thing to see.

[@user-qi6yo7xt4l]

I really love Benjamin can name the plants. That's so awesome 😎

[@mariay.279]

Thx Guys frm SoCal zone 10.

[@marmaladesunrise]

Samantha using her foot to push down the shovel into the ground at 13:50 like an adult was adorable. A family affair. How sweet. ❤

[@Wuv2000]

I noticed that too! She’s a pro already!

[@user-fo6kq1wc6l]

I loved that too!!!

[@sandygegax164]

Just like Laura

[@loriboyce942]

When you grow up on the prairies, you plant trees several years before you build a house on a property. It’s okay to get the trees done first, Aaron. 😊

[@catfromillinois6646]

I am not sure why but I LOVE watching the auger, especially when Aaron lifts it and reverse's the dirt. It is so FUN watching it spray out. I guess it's the little things in life, HA! 🥰

[@pollytiks3885]

Same here!

[@lucpar23]

For the chickens, I just saw a lady who froze water in shallow tubs and put them in the chicken coop and the chickens would actually stand on them to cool off.

[@doreen9838]

Great tip!!!

[@melindaflick631]

What the 4h kids did for the chickens and rabbits during our county fair - 1st week of August - was fill 2 liter soda bottle with water and freeze them, and rotate out the thawed ones for fresh frozen ones. It helped a lot, and you would see the animals cuddling up against the bottles. The fair building would also run misters during the day, but the kids brought the frozen bottles.

[@wingedinfinity6715]

These are great ideas ! And shows that these animals ARE indeed hot !

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

The family that plants together, stays together!!

[@Rangergoal]

Weeds are so smart! They grow near flowers that they look like.

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

While it's hot, you, your mom,and Monica could go antique shopping, or you do some cooking, or you guys could take a couple of days off..😊 It's supposed to be 107 here in East Tennessee. I love summer, but not temperatures that hot. Stay safe.

[@VirginiaMathews94]

Antiquing are some of my favorite videos they do!

[@AZJH8374]

In

[@user-uq1nm3iv8i]

I live in East Tennessee and I just checked the 7 day forecast and the highest temperature for the coming week is 97 degrees. I can't imagine there would be a 10 degrees difference in the same area.

[@vkvk86]

Loved that last tree you planted Looks perfect in its new home🎉

[@marthachaput6848]

Please!

[@Matt_H2O]

I just love how often you make a big tree planting a whole family event. Like you're welcoming the tree to the family. No doubt that loving energy makes all the difference. 💖🌲🌸

[@lisag6796]

I never thought of it like before but that's a nice way of thinking

[@melanieslaughter9657]

watching your whole family plant a tree together is so touching I almost cried. So sweet and such a wonderful memory to carry through the years.

[@candicespencer2021]

You are not only building beautiful gardens with the kids helping but your also building beautiful memories with the kids! Benjamin’s eyes while he was talking about swimming…. Oh my goodness!

[@chrissihr1031]

Crossing my fingers that the extremely warm weather and time spent in the studio inspires a succulent arrangement, fairy garden, or terrarium. I’ve always loved all the little projects you find to do some indoor gardening on the hot summer days not fit for the gardener. It makes for a nice little oasis of calm and cool in the midst of the busy season. 🍄🦔🌵

[@wandabrown508]

So much accomplished before the heat wave descends! I love that Laura shares her strategy for dealing with the climate, a gardener's constant opponent.

[@rootelation486]

Yes Laura....keep stressing how different humidity makes it.....everyone thinks I'm crazy when I say I cannot garden because it's 94 degrees and 100% humidity.

[@teresaholland4790]

I understand that 😂

[@Gail-zq5ry]

I live in New Hampshire, humidity has been dreadful this year

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi~ I feel the same way! It's been BRUTAL here in central Florida! I can only go out in the very early morning or late in the day.🙋

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

I live in Iowa & there is just no way it can be done. You sweat so much you can’t get anything done because you’re always wiping it out of your eyes 😖

[@rootelation486]

@dianegougelet1829 I honestly don't understand what mankind has done to the environment. It's stifling at 7a most mornings. My garden shuts down june 1st and I'm in maintenance mode til mid September because I just cannot be outside more than 2 hours and that's pushing it. At this point I feel sorry for the poor plants having to stay out there in this heat.

[@pam6204]

Thank you sooooooooooooo much!! I love watching trees being planted. You can plant anytime please. You can plant as many as you desire anytime😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@christinan9989]

Would love to see an evening tour or even just a few pictures with the Hartley lit up!

[@allison471]

Love this idea, that would be so pretty to see 😊

[@JC-kr9vt]

It was a hoot seeing Samantha mimicking you with putting her foot on the shovel to dig!

[@GardenerPhyl]

The LeBoutillier family are the tree planting Dream Team! 🌲🌳👙🩳🤿

[@altheajackson5701]

Just love seeing the kids helping😃 Thank you for the awesome video!!❤

[@ThatOkieMom]

So sweet to see your whole family plant trees. Love the bonding that brings! 🩵

[@anaharp4505]

I put a frozen gallon of water in front of a fan set on low (they really dont like wind blowing on them) to cool the hens at night....the gentle breeze over ther ice is very cooling. Benjamin's "guess what" sounded just like my 6 year old grandson telling me his accomplishments my my heart sing. You are blessed and its wonderful to see that you and family know it❤

[@rangerjudi9144]

What a team! Hope you all enjoyed swimming and family time.

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

I can not believe how big the kids are getting and such great helpers.

[@Blake.Cooper]

I see the vision perfectly. It's so enjoyable when you plant on "Mars" but in the end, they are all placed according to the master plan. Your property is stunning!

[@lorihardman1833]

16:54 "I can go under water!" That is fantastic Benjamin! 🥰

[@barbararichmond499]

Love seeing all the new plants and trees going in. So fun seeing Benjamin and Samantha helping out. Samantha using the shovel like mom and dad do was precious. They’re growing up too fast. Hope all got to cool off some in the pool. Enjoy your weekend.

[@Wuv2000]

Loved the drive by update of the 10 challenge containers in the beginning of the video. They are all looking awesome!

[@barbb.9489]

Have fun swimming with the darlings. Loved Benjamin’s special facial expression earlier, very funny. The trees look great. During the heat this summer, it would be great to take a major antique break. 😂❤😂

[@user-fo6kq1wc6l]

Loved seeing Benjamin and Samantha helping with the tree...they are the sweetest kids! Good job Benjamin going underwater!! He is not camera shy at all! Loved his facial expression! I could totally handle the heat better if ours were dry heat, no humidity, and cooler at night. The high humidity does me in! Our weekend in Wisconsin is going to be very hoy, and VERY humid...YUK!! Have fun swimming everyone!!!!

[@colson8357]

Watching you for years. Waiting to see what you will plant in the front of your house entrance. Thank you for sharing

[@user-gb9ky1ii7n]

Yes, I've been waiting to see what goes in that front bed too!

[@DeeVineDeeZine]

Always love when the whole family works together 💕 thanks for sharing!!

[@paulastpeter8393]

I love how the kids help with planting trees. Little Samantha already knows how to use her foot to push on the shovel. So cute. You're awesome parents !

[@pamelamartyn5460]

Your gardens are so beautiful, all your hard work has certainly paid off. It must be so rewarding to just walk outside and see all the beauty you have created.

[@kathryncoble9158]

What a wonderful , memorable childhood you are providing for your children! Not to mention the legacy of beautifying and caring for the land. Bravo!

[@andrawilson1682]

Who else was checking out the concrete planters as she drove by while talking about the chickens???? Morning Y'all

[@karenchaney7709]

How fun for the kids knowing that after the planting they get to go swimming! And for you and Aaron too! Enjoy!

[@melissaannboone3639]

It's so crazy how different the 'heat' is in one state/zone vs another. I'm in North Texas, zone 8b - when it's hot, it's HOT. Todays high 94, low 74. The only difference between sun and shade is getting or not getting sunburn. If we get a little breeze, that does help!

[@jeanbishop983]

I love it when the whole family gets involve planting. ❤

[@meliss36]

Laura & Aaron, I hope everyone knows this will grow in and make sense.. the vision, that whole area in Mars TRUST ME.. when I write, is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ALREADY!! yes I yelled it!! ❤ I LOVE where you two decided on putting the Birch ! Laura, that new plant with the pink glorious flowers are so beautiful, I am definitely going to be on the hunt for that Proven Winners perennial! I can’t wait to smell the fragrance. Thank you for sharing.

[@sherrypitt9889]

❤Hi, Samantha and Benjamin are so cute helping plant the trees! And Benjamin goes under water! They are getting so big! What a treat to see them all of you working together to plant! Love the Birch!

[@lindathompson8100]

Love love love the trees going in, also love Benjamin telling us he's can swim underwater and then his look on his face reminds me of my grandson so much. We just love you all!

[@stitcher54]

I love that you have your kiddos out with you. I did that with my son. He was helping me weed, plant, etc long before I really got into gardening. He mentioned the other day when I was showing him the yard that one of his coworkers had her son out in the garden, just like I did. I loved that he remembered that, and that even though he lives in an apartment he still appreciates our garden. Your kiddos will always remember helping mom and dad in the gardens.

[@pat9604]

Oh that Benjamin! I loved his announcement. Everything that you did today looks great, and seeing the whole family plant the linden together triggered a thought. In ten years the kids will look back on days like this with pride, knowing they planted that huge tree! 😊

[@cookiescott2165]

Love when all four of you gatden together. Kids are getting so big. Love love the birch tree. Looks beautiful Great team work. Enjoy your swimming, I grew up with a pool, i have great family memories.❤❤❤❤

[@gailagnello8159]

Great job as a family 👪...I'm jealous of your bobcat auger ❤

[@holly_kay5570]

So sweet seeing the kids help plant trees ❤

[@michaliareeton3247]

Just a great video today. Just love the are the plants and trees you planted today can't wait to see how they all do. And so lovely to see Benjamin and Samantha. Just so cute they are. Hope you all enjoyed your swimming. And Laura were was your hat. You need it with all the heat you are having.

[@kellyferren2705]

Gardens are beautiful, I think maybe we need another garden tour 😊.you are lucky with the heat here in Northern Ontario Canada we have heat and lots of humidity and it doesn't cool down at nite ,it's terrible

[@LindaKing-jr4fz]

Love when the 4 of you do the dirt dance around the trees !! Love the drift of supertunia bubblegum. It's gorgeous!

[@lindahopps739]

I would love to know what “dry heat” feels like. Our humidity is almost impossible this year. Some days you feel like you can’t breathe. No way can we plant anything right now, it would take 2 holes, 1 for the plant, and 1 for the gardener!

[@alekgust]

Agreed! What does it feel like?? I’m in Ontario, Canada with 60, 70, 90% humidity in the forecast. My friend in Colorado told me today they have 11%. Said it feels like your nose hairs get scorched 😂

[@lindahopps739]

@@alekgust I’m in southeastern Quebec. Isn’t the weather something this year! Enjoy your gardens🤗

[@GardenKath]

@@alekgust It feels like opening your hot oven, except all over your body, not just your face. 😏 It is easier to cool off in the shade when it’s dry heat, and you sure don’t sweat as much, but it’s still HOT.

[@szarahsshow5321]

I grew up around where she is in eastern Oregon, and I now live in the humid Maine coast. Its 60% humidity on average, but I’ve also experienced Hawaii at about 70-80% humidity… I prefer the humidity. Probably because I have extremely dry skin, so anytime I went outside in the summer as a kid my skin was practically falling off my face (especially in wildfire season when the air quality was bad, and we also felt like we couldn’t breathe). However, humidity comes with more bugs, and it tends to intensify any unpleasant smells lingering nearby, so if I had normal skin I would probably not mind going back home to the desert.

[@amethysteyes62]

You might try misters for the chickens in the heat of the day!

[@coloraturaElise]

They do have misters for the chickens.

[@lindaheter6350]

I love how the children are so happy to help with the planting. One day they will look at that tree and remember how they helped plant it. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! Have a great afternoon cooling off 🤗❤️

[@vivianward4095]

I love watching your children planting with you. Samantha has her own shovel. When she had her foot on that shovel digging it was so cute. Soon cute. Seen mama do it. Lol

[@debbiesineath1952]

Congratulations Benjamin! You can go under water . That’s a huge Accomplishment

[@veronicat.martinez4222]

I love seeing the whole family planting a tree 😊 And Samantha with her sleeves rolled up is just adorable ❤

[@kierstin1989]

I bought an El Niño Chitalpa last year, and it to died right back down to the ground. Zone6b/7a in NW Arkansas. It is flushing back beautifully, but it hasn’t bloomed yet. Also, I had no idea it got so big! It is already almost as tall as me. Uh oh… 😂

[@CarolynOfria-hn3ty]

I love seeing the kids out helping with planting! I have 9 little lime hydrangeas and love them. I brought my first Puffer Fish, and I am now obsessed with the bright white they bring to the garden. Did you plant Puffer Fish, and if so, can we have an update? Blessings

[@conniegarland3311]

How many smile, when Benjamin said he could go under the water? Making memories.

[@AZJH8374]

115° here in Scottsdale AZ. Feels like 59° here in the pool. Lol. Stay cool & hydrare. God bless you and your family, and many 🙏🏻 prayers. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ❤🎉😅

[@RHirtz-hu9qw]

Benjamin and Samantha have the shovel ‘stanch’ perfectly! Well done mom and dad. Wonderful helpers.

[@whatsup848]

Can't believe the changes you've made. Absolutely beautiful!

[@amoijoy573]

The family that plants trees together strengthens together! I love to see the kids involved.

[@ritakeldridge]

Just love getting a peek into your family life and coming along on the journey of the growing garden spaces! Praying God’s blessings over you guys.

[@NilTill]

Seeing the 4 of you planting that linden together warmed my heart. ❤️ 🥹

[@gailst55]

Mars (South Garden) is looking unbelievable. It's a bit like an artist who starts with a blank canvas - it is a slow building of colour and texture, with each stroke of the paint the idea develops but changes depending on what happens with the paint. I think the South garden development has been so quick!! and as you video in that area is becoming a backdrop to your projects. Loving all of it and just always excited to watch the development of your beautiful space. Love how the tree planting is a family affair- precious memories. Thank you again for all the effort you put into making your channel - much appreciated.

[@bethfraser7518]

Listening to Aaron and hearing his perspective becomes abundantly clear how passionate he is about what he does and the trees and the garden.

[@kathyvetter6908]

You just can’t believe how you have transformed me into a gardener. I had some large perennial gardens planted five years ago by a professional. He has since retired and I’ve been left to figure out how to care for them. I don’t watch TV anymore. I watch you. Last night I watched two different tours of your parents garden center. I’m so glad I found you!

[@user-fo6kq1wc6l]

I binge Laura's videos when it's raining or I'm relaxing....almost never watch TV anymore...Laura and Aaron, and all the family are the stars I watch

[@nelliehedrick3147]

I love watching the kids with their shovels helping plant.They are growing so much, they are at that age they just shoot up.....such a beautiful family. ❤❤❤❤

[@paulah7222]

Love seeing the little ones help shovel dirt. They already know they can contribute to the family's work. (And Benjamin, I loved that you told us you can go underwater!)

[@corinnemontgomery8325]

Everything takes time that is worth it!! I love watching your family working together

[@laurapeterson4052]

I'm so glad you didn't pull the Chitalpa shrubs this spring. Catalpa trees are very late in breaking dormancy, in Colorado they don't leaf out until June and they have a most wonderful fragrance.

[@ncflowergirl1446]

How sweet the whole family planting trees.

[@kathleenmccarthy8418]

I’ve got a bunch of autumn joy sedum and I agree it’s the easiest plant on the planet. I’ve learned though that they survive just fine on very little water, but it they get water….they get enormous in comparison. Like 3-4 feet tall and wide.

[@camicri4263]

That's so sweet, the whole family planting the trees, memories of a lifetime! I think that being in the pool is going to be the best thing! Enjoy the time together! Blessings 💞🙏🏻💞

[@Abel01436]

The El Niño Chitalpa blooms look exactly like a pink streptocarpus.

[@staceya9580]

That birch tree brings to mind Anne of Green Gables 🥰

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Yeah Benjamin you can swim under water! Great job! It’s awesome that your kids wait so patiently to go swimming. Love the birch trees!

[@beverlyatwood7511]

Not a plant tag anywhere! Well done. Nothing ruins a beautiful garden like plastic plant tags!

[@RachelTsTime]

“The big short cut” 😂❤❤❤❤

[@shereeralph3802]

“Hey Benjamin, what are these?” “Uhh… hollyhocks” I love it! So awesome that the kids are learning about things their parents are passionate about - and gardens, at that! My kids know some of the plants we have ( and a lot of my incredible succulents and cacti), but I didn’t get back into gardening for a long time after we moved - so I missed some important time teaching them.

[@GrammyinColorado]

Love all the tree placements. So cool to see what they visually add to each area! And can I just say, how sweet are the kids and how wonderful that they don't interrupt when others are talking! It seems so many KZbinr's kids just interrupt them and talk over them when they are trying to talk and it is confusing/distracting to the viewer. Have enjoyed watching this channel for many years and watching the family grow is so lovely!! 🤗

[@pegwhite6533]

I love seeing the kids help the two of you plant!!! 🥰

[@Стндовдвдва]

Лора здравствуйте🙋, очень приятно смотреть как ваш сад преображается и становится всё лучше и краше❤❤❤

[@terrypauloregon]

Nothing better than seeing the whole family planting a tree!❤

[@mistygeller3193]

I just love those trees!! You guys know how to pick some really beautiful things! It’s honestly really fun to watch that huge auger go! Bet you are soooo glad that you didn’t hand dig the hole in that heat! Your little sweet peas jumping right in to help is precious 🥰 Give Benjamin a high five, being able to go under the water is a big deal!! Great job sunshine!!

[@lisag6796]

The chitalpas are gorgeous!! The tree planting as a family is memorable. Those burgundy hollyhocks- stunning! Thank you for another great video!

[@user-qo9yn3lt1f]

Fun seeing the children helping with their shovels 😊

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Love the trees and shrubs and love your 🤠

[@AdamArzemy]

Wow. Thats yr first family tree I saw Laura. So pleasant to watch samantha & Benjamin with their shovel

[@railiedouglas3018]

I put umbrellas over my hydrangeas on really hot days in summer. I only have three in the ground at this point & they’re planted on the south side of the house. Which would be north for you. The shady side.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

You have a great family all working together in the garden. so inspiring!

[@gracechurchcates]

Love seeing Benjamin and Samantha Grace working with you and Aaron. Every time they are in your videos, they bring a smile to my face. I live in zone 8 and our summers are smothering with high humidity.

[@yeniseldominguez8493]

Aaron I think you guys are doing it right! I did the same thing. My trees looked weird at the beginning and for me was worse because my trees were way smaller 😂.. 5 years later is looking PERFECT!!! 🥰

[@pwssoh]

Here I am thinking hopefully you’re still at this KZbin gig in ten years and we all can enjoy seeing how these birch trees and others will look as they grow into their size. Anyway, happy gardening. I saw you first on KZbin a few years back while I was searching for Christmas wreath making tutorials.

[@Bull424]

Hi Ben you can go under water that’s wonderful and doll baby Samantha great teamwork Aaron& momma Laura take care

[@heatherwoods5703]

Everything's a trade-off. In SE WI we get some cold winters, but only a few 90° days. But we also get humidity with it. We have some of that coming this weekend, lows in the 70s, which means my house stays closed. I love when the evenings are below 65°. I can open the windows and cool the house at night. Keeping the house shut up day and night just feels like winter again. 😢❄️

[@debbybrown5961]

The bubblegum supertonics look great. And that hardy geranium is unbelievable!

[@debbybrown5961]

Supertunias.

[@SJNigro1]

Your kids are so adorable! I love how they help plant and harvest all of the things!

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Lovely Family Affair. Wow, what an Auger !!!

[@bridgetwilkins312]

Whew! Y'all get more done in one day than I do in a whole month! And boy-o-boy, do those kids know how to use a shovel! That's great!

[@mollynackerud9303]

"You know what? I can go underwater"!😄👍 ❤❤❤