Planting Some Beautiful 2024 Shrubs & Picking Blackberries! 🌿💚🥰 // Garden Answer

[@michelesimpson2237]

Austin heat wave continues. I gave up on my garden. Just let it go. The heat index has not gone below 87 at 5am. 115 most days. No rain. No relief in sight. This channel is keeping me alive. Thank you Laura and team

[@girlwithflaxenhair7438]

Same here my flower plants are not surviving this heat wave down south, it’s way to hot. But watching Laura’s videos are my eyes sanctuary 😃💐🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻

[@louisefalcinelli7877]

Sounds normal for texas

[@clairebucknell8666]

Same - trying to limp mine on in DFW.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Agree, things are not doing well here either. Watching GA is just wonderful.

[@tammybailey4330]

My husband waters faithfully every morning. Fertilizing weekly. So far, everything is doing okay during the triple digit temps.

[@13dulcie]

When my sister and I were little girls my mom would give us an ice cream pail and send us into the woods to pick blackberries. The BlackBerry patch was huge, and the canes were almost as tall as we were. When we would get home, she would take and give us a bowl of whole milk with a splash of heavy cream in it. She would add a handful of blackberries into it and then sprinkle sugar on top. We would crush a few of the berries so the juice would seep out into the milk and then we would just devour it. It's one of my most favorite memories thinking back to my childhood. Absolutely delicious.😋💗

[@wingedinfinity777]

YUMMMY !!!!! I remember the cobbler with homemade ice cream on top, or homemade whip topping !!!!

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Nice memories to have.😊

[@carrie893]

I thought we were the only ones that did that with black raspberries though

[@13dulcie]

@wingedinfinity6715 Oh my, that sounds good right about now.

[@mollypitcher9380]

Great childhood

[@KrestynBarton]

Nothing starts my mornings like a Garden Answer Laura video! Has become a routine, one of my favorites too! I still have pond brain but I can’t wait to see these shrubs fill out! ❤

[@donnafernandez4058]

Here in Texas we’re all suffering from intense heat. But I’ve planted everything in my new garden according to Laura’s great advice and my shrubs and flowers are doing amazing!! Drip tape and short staggered watering to let it soak in seems to be doing the trick. Lots of compost and mulch to keep the roots cool is key. My garden is just amazing this year and I’m so thankful 🦋

[@digsindirt4490]

Where in Texas? I’m struggling in Houston.

[@donnafernandez4058]

@@digsindirt4490 I’m near Rockwall. North Texas east of Dallas.

[@leannewilson8288]

We sure have been thinking about you all in that heat!! Last June I drove through TX & about died in that heat!

[@donnafernandez4058]

@@leannewilson8288 for the most part the weather here is very nice. Excellent for planting. But July and August are tough!

[@sarahjines7791]

But do you have the humidity we have in Arkansas? It's like a sauna EVERY DAY!!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Beautiful shrubs, I hope they flourish. Have a blessed day everyone

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Oh how I love those flagstone walkways. So pretty! Everything looks so good in the garden.

[@jeanmariedenning62]

I agree ! Eating fruit right off the vine is the best treat . I can remember walking with my toddlers with their ceremonial ice cream bowls out to the wild blackberries in Rosenberg , Oregon .

[@Gin0827]

Laura, the results of success with your channel and beauty of changes made just proves hard work and determination always wins!! Keep up the good vibes, excellent attention to detail and of course, we include everyone ~ Aaron, Paul and Bethany!! We appreciate this channel! 👏🏻🌸👏🏻

[@dianegoldberg1003]

WOW the gardens look exceptional. I wonder what all the pond installers though about your gardens??? I bet they we absolutely amazed!!!!

[@franciscocontreras4450]

4:02 in Video Duration... I Love your all-black shed in the background, it looks badass

[@maureengee364]

Gorgeous plants. They look fantastic. Arons knowledge of plants has grown so so much. He is very diligent and on top of things. Fantastic. Great job Aron. The fruit looks so Yummy. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@dawnreynolds519]

The blue spruce is stunning!! (I think that’s what it is). The space is starting to really fill in. Looks great but with you at the helm I’m not surprised!

[@lcostantino7931]

lol here in Nashville Georgia humidity 70%> with 90+ temp just awful.....need to lock up n stay inside...UGH....best wishes....

[@joydavis4087]

Love your videos. Congrats on the new pond install. So beautiful. ❤ Love watching that progress. Please, if you would, give us a tour of all your hydrangeas. Similar to the rose tour you did not long ago. I would really appreciate it. I’d like to see their progress: the Fire Lights, the Lime Punch, BoBos, Limelight Primes. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@pomme800]

Good Morning Laura and family❣☕ Enjoying my cup of coffee while watching you plant those gorgeous Chitalpas ....Wow!

[@Nikki7B]

I wouldn't be able to survive that heat. Lol wow. When it gets to 30c here in Canada, im like nope, where did winter go, come back. Lol Beautiful garden Laura, and your new pond is absolutely beautiful.

[@claudetteleblanc5273]

Laura, you have a beautiful garden of Eden. So happy for you and your family. Everyone within your zone should plant their own garden. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cmallon81]

It’s so fun seeing Aaron getting more involved and interested in the plant selection and placement!

[@lindahopps739]

I wish I could send some of our rain to those who need it. Seems like we can’t go 24 hours without a deluge. Hopefully August will bring us all what we would like for our gardens.

[@debw5203]

Where are you located? We need rain in Western Canada.

[@lindahopps739]

@@debw5203 I’m in the Eastern Townships, southern Quebec.

[@jodybogert7152]

Good Morning! I absolutely love it when the video includes both Laura and Aaron! It’s wonderful to see the two of you bounce things off of each other! And, I glad to see you also dig something up when you decide you would rather have it someplace else - I’m forever changing my mind on where to plant! 🤓 I look forward to your video every morning!!! Thank you!🪴

[@debrabray8855]

Laura, your gardens look beautiful. Texas gardens are done for the summer but you keep me looking forward to Fall😊 You are so blessed to have those cool night time temps. I think it must really benefit the plants and allow them to regroup after your hot days. I've always been told that if blackberries are shiny, they are not ripe. If you wait until they turn dull, they're perfect and ready to pick!

[@MyBackyardScience]

There's nothing better than fresh picked fruit! 😀 😋

[@donnajohansson4105]

Oh, blackberry jam coming up? Lovely to have your own home grown berries!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🌞 Those shrubs are so pretty! Those raspberries look delicious!!🥰💚🌿

[@karennoble3795]

My favorite time to watch GA is when I come into my home to rest, after doing my own gardening, grab ice tea & a snack, put my feet up and watch Laura & Aaron’s morning video. So relaxing ❤. No time in my mornings.

[@inabotha4657]

Gardens are beautiful. I know it's hot but I'm sure all of us would appreciate to see the garden🎉. Enjoy everything you guys do.

[@leaf2180]

I LOVE my weigela! Bought it at K-Mart like 10 years ago and it's huge now. Always full of pink blooms. They're great shrubs.

[@brandyberger8237]

Catalpa trees are so wonderful for the wildlife. Beautiful winter interest too with their light colored bark. We grow them in full sun here in So Cal. Gorgeous, can see them becoming a new favorite of yours

[@ninasuculentasymas]

Enjoy your yummy harvest. There’s nothing like it!!! 🌿🪴🙋🏼‍♀️💚🌱

[@stampinturtles]

Those grapes took my breath away! Was not expecting the huge bunches when you lifted the leaves. Wow! Makes me want to plant some grapes.

[@marciamellow1211]

You are so fortunate to have this beautiful piece of land...healthy and love what you do...let's not leave out the incredible hard work...love watching you..

[@susanlee9532]

The flowers in the urn on the pedestal looks awesome as well! Very interested in both of these new ones❣️

[@annehedlund7333]

Are those persimmon?

[@donnabuchert1275]

Love all the placement of all the plants so Beautiful

[@jenmazz1257]

Love it Laura ❤ when can we see an update on your friend’s garden landscaping that you did in their new sprawling home? I think it was last year.

[@TankNamedTom]

Can’t believe how much your grape vines have grown since they almost died not too long ago from frost! Cant wait to see how their fruit turns out. 🍇

[@lmphashby]

It's so amazing how you just keep going and going and going with such incredible energy I can't believe that you did upon in 4 days that is 20 by 50 and you're not exhausted I'm truly impressed by your abilities and skill and also your ability to keep all of us engaged and entertained by all of this magnificent gardening skills you have thank you so much

[@gaylerichards7409]

Laura & Aaron, it is just amazing how far your gardens have come!! From watching the new plants go in today, filling up the area to adding amendments to the beautiful lawns. It’s hard to believe all that was dusty dirt at one time. Also, the amazing amount of fruit you are getting. I have to plant those Primark! And to top it off, the fantastic pond!

[@WildOrchardOasisFarm]

I'm in NW Arizona zone 8b and I just love how our desert willow and chitalpa bloom all summer long. They attract so many pollinators, hummingbirds, and butterflies. We just had a glorious monsoon rain last night and its 69 degrees this morning and smells divine outside. They should thrive in your alkaline soil and heat!

[@margieroberts790]

You are creating a beautiful home for your children to grow up in. I hope there are more children in your future.

[@joebacarella2829]

The flagstone walkway looks beautiful, tose berries are huge.

[@pvreeken7285]

thank you for the iron tone reminder and I can't wait see how that new plant/shrub does. I took a trip this weekend to Boise and was able to head up your way for a fun side trip. I made it to A Tavola and I am in love with their apricot rosemary cookies (if you haven't tried them you MUST) and the corn and blueberry salad. yum yum yum Oh! and i had to have the curry chicken sandwich. It was all incredible. I was also able to make it to Andrews. yay! I met your mom, Monica, some of the other wonderful people and the new bird Clove? (oh darn, my memory is so bad) Everyone was just so lovely and kind. It felt strange and I was a little embarrassed to confess that I am a KZbin watcher and feel like I know them so well. They were all fine with it and made me feel right at home. We talked about your new pond and all of the amazing gardens you have all put in this year. It was so much fun for me. If they are reading this comment THANK YOU! I couldn't pick up any plants on this trip but I bought a couple of metal orbs for my garden. I can't wait to plant a couple of climbing things around them. Like I told your family, THANK YOU for the inspiration and for all of the hard work you put into these videos. I am a new gardener and even though you may feel that you are repeating basic information, it really does help and is appreciated.

[@karenchrobak2274]

Enjoying my tea and morning Garden Answer video. I’m hooked and love the longer videos. So inspired to then work in my gardens next. Are those new paths leading to the berry bushes and maybe through another section? Would love to see them up close. I love when you vary both the close up and the bigger views so I get one of a sense of your beautiful spaces.

[@pamelacallaway3922]

The blackberries look amazing! Enjoy.

[@tamerarobinson3166]

Thanks for writing the names on the screen. It really helps me remember them. You are doing an amazing job.

[@ljenkins7317]

I LOVE my Chitalpa!! I have an older variety and don't remember the name. It's a tree (30t x 15w) that produces tons of light pink flowers from May through first frost. People always stop and ask about it. Hummingbirds love it! It is very drought tolerant. I can't imagine a garden without it. Texas 7B

[@chrisrfan]

So excited to hear about new shrubs that are deer resistant! Weigela has been on my garden wish list for a while…I might just wait until that new variety is out! Gorgeous! 😊

[@leaf2180]

I have one. Bought it for like.. $5 at a K-Mart 10 years ago or so. It's so big now. And always full of beautiful pink blooms.

[@marywilson373]

So nice to be in the garden with Laura!

[@alikak808]

❤ Garden answer makes me so happy to wake up in the morning. I make my coffee, sit down bright and early and watch laura make magic happen in her beautiful garden. I have been watching garden answer every day for the last 5 years. The amount of work Laura and her team have done is magical.❤ -Hawai’i, Maui zone 12b

[@patriciacole8773]

I look forward to seeing the plumbago as well. Gorgeous flowering shrubs ❣️

[@carolyn1464]

Everything is looking so amazing, really filling in beautifully! Now that you see the berms in your new pond area and the effect they have in the landscape, do you think you might add more around your property? It really does add such a coziness to a space.

[@judyklein3221]

Beautiful new additions to your magical gardens! Both you and Aaron are diligent with the care of your plants and grasses! 💕🌳🌱

[@joannecraft9842]

I love how your plants are filling in. I wonder what I'm doing wrong. I have so much space between mine still. Im jealous of your grapes also. Ours were eaten by deer, which until last year was never a problem. Gardening never a dull moment sometimes. 😊

[@AllTheArtsy]

Oh my goodness those blackberries look AMAZING!!!

[@kristibrooks967]

Here in high desert Zone 8 Northern AZ I lost big 2 white Chitalpas in a row to early spring winds. The new leaves just fried up. Keeping them close to the house and protected from west wind is a good idea.

[@marylenhastings6533]

Love the black berries! The color of the blooms are beautiful!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️ I am green 💚with envy! I can’t wait to get my hands on both those new plants. Only problem is, I’m running out of real estate. 🤣 Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@karenglover9348]

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[@msv3402]

Those new plants look so pretty, and the abundance of fruit and berries you have are awesome.😊

[@Krista-marieT]

I love seeing what an expert Aaron's becoming about plants haha. You both male such a great team. 😊

[@donnarainville2256]

LOVE THE TWO PLANTS THAT YOU PLANTED. GOING TO BE SO BEAUTIFUL.👍❤️🙏🇨🇦

[@MrTerrybp]

Oh Laura you are so right about the ripeness on the 45 blackberry. I bought some at my farmers market and they were awesome. Made a three. Berry pie of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry with a crust top. Hot with whip crème is almost as good as with vanilla ice crème. Served in stemmed glass martini glassware . So pretty

[@dorisr3310]

I loved the little mini garden tour of the area you were working in!

[@maureenodendahl5057]

New shrubs look great!! Blackberries also look delicious😀 Hope your enjoying the Pond with your Family in the evening -- a fantastic way to end your day😀👍🧡🙏

[@angelusa2161]

oooh, I gotta try some of those Sonic Bloom Weigelas! Love the dark leaves and the abundance of blooms for my pollinators! 🌼🌸🌺

[@robingrunzweig3940]

such pretty flowers on both shrubs... how fun to trial plants and see how they do... and those berries... i don't think i've ever seen a blackberry that big!!! what a great snack and treat... i see that Aaron remains the Grass King... diligent indeed, and it pays off.. the grassy areas always look gorgeous... everything looks so healthy and happy, even in the heat... love it! 🥰❤ thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@danako5484]

Please do more video like this! I love learning more about the plants

[@terryseibert7096]

YUM the berries are huge! Enjoy watching your garden grow💗

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Those shrubs are great addition to your beautiful garden.

[@martharice4916]

LOVE LOVE, LOVE those Wigelas!! Hope to see more varieties as your property develops.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Your blackberries are so lush and the berries are huge. So beautiful.❤

[@irenemachado6549]

Enjoying my tea and morning Garden video,❤

[@dani8shawn]

I'm still starry eyed over the flagstone walkway. It's so darn nice!!!

[@annehedlund7333]

Iy is truly lovely and a great addition of a different texture!

[@MaryJohnson-c1y]

Everything looks so beautiful I can’t wait for those plants to be available in my area 😊

[@donnagent6046]

Love the placement of the new shrubs.

[@tonigardella4165]

Gorgeous new plants . I can’t wait to see if I can find some .Those berries look amazing 🌼🪴🌸

[@franciscocontreras4450]

I didn't notice the cats in this video, It seems like I get a glimpse of them in each and every video except this one. 😽 #KittenPower 😺

[@sydneykasmar]

The two new shrubs have beautiful flowers. Hope these do well for you.

[@lattesandlemondrops5741]

Now I am craving some blackberries but think every video should end with a walk around the pond :)

[@GAnn53]

Those are some beautiful plants! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jenniferross1890]

Laura, the size of those blackberries! Wow! I look forward to your morning videos, like so many others. It's like I'm taking a morning walk outside. I recently had my knee replaced after a bad fall. I was unable to walk outside, so I especially enjoyed your garden videos.(and watching the kids, of course!)🍇🍒🍄🌲🌿🥀

[@lindabourgeois103]

I love desert willows, so I'm eager to get one of these plants when they come out next year. The blooms are gorgeous! I also like the wigela too.

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

THANK YOU for mentioning that these are Deer resistant. I have lost so many plants to deer. I am excited to get a hold of these plants for my garden.

[@growformegardening]

The fragrance of the chitalpa is incredible!!! We are considering trying it here in 5b. It would probably die back to the ground each year but those flowers and the smell are worth it!!! ❤❤❤

[@hairsprayartist]

Dropped by the Adrews garden center on my way to in-laws as usual. If I only had the room to bring home the spruces I found there. Curse the compact cars😅. Love the positive energy you and your family project in your videos. And it's not fake. Your sister and Mom that I've met are just as down to earth and kind in real life. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood song just popped in my head.. 🎵🎶 'It's a beautiful Day in the neighborhood🎶🎵 Wish you were mine. 🤩🥰🤩🥰

[@willowingchintz]

Oh I can't wait to see the El Niño Chitalpa at our local garden centre on Vancouver Island!

[@robertpina99]

Your pronunciation of Chitalpa is perfect.

[@love2laffwithu356]

Laura at 3:46 in your video you pan across your hydrangeas set in behind your boxwoods. You mention the hostas, but I’ve been wondering how the hydrangeas are doing? Are you happy with their performance? Are they getting many blooms? Do you ever wish you had them planted closer together? I remember when you planted those. I couldn’t wait to see how they would perform and mature, but I haven’t seen/heard you talk about them much. I’d love an update and to see them up close.

[@courtneysediblegarden518]

Have had my eye on that plant for a while, keep us updated on its performance!

[@yiayia100]

Boy do I wish I was able to plant items like those beautiful new shrubs. Condo living however doesn’t given me much open space. I do however have a spectacular strawberry plant that started out as a hanging pot one year ago. Now it’s in the ground, gave me a great harvest in June and now has tons of flowers again so I think I’ll have a second batch to enjoy. Those blackberries look so delicious. 🍓🌞🥵

[@vkvk86]

Beautiful flowers and luscious blackberries❤

[@bobbi5414]

I always wish I had a larger yard so I could try everything you use!! Are you going to show us how your new mites are doing?? I’m getting ladybugs today.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura1 Those new shrubs are really pretty! I was hoping that the El Nino Chitalpa would be smaller since you said they are very fragrant. I have mostly pots to plant in. The blackberries look delicious. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lisacook7917]

You are so good at remembering the names and variety of all your plants. I have to ask, do you keep a large plot map showing what’s planted and where?

[@kebergify]

Question/ reminder: will you need to run drip to the new shrubs? I was just remembering some times when you haven't and well, life gets busy etc. and then they get a little stressed. I sure wish I could smell that new one Chitalpa? They both are amazing looking!

[@vickimurphy590]

Good morning from Maryland. 62 degrees this morning 🌄 Have a great garden day!

[@cherylyvonne649]

Good morning GA family. Enjoying my morning coffee with my favorite channel. I was wondering how do you fertilize and amend your grapes? A neighbor recently gave me some cuttings and they are doing well but I don’t know much about growing grapes. I love your videos and I have learned so much.

[@SAHamel_]

Perk !!! the Elnino Chitalpa, really caught my attention. I want it and will follow how yours does.

[@chelle2476]

I love desert willows, they do really well here too. Now I need one

[@CreatedForHim1]

Just my two cents but think the path at 10:30 would be nicer with rounded corners.

[@wandabrown508]

The size of those berries knocked me out. Wow! I've never seen that. So wonderful that your entire family eats all the apricots right off the tree!

[@patwebb6522]

Thank you, Laura and Aaron, for this video. Always a joy and comfort to watch your video's ❤love all the info you give not that I can retain it all lol😂 but just love what you do in your gardens they are all absolutely stunning and your stone walk ways are perfection wow love them so much🎉❤ 🎉🎉❤ thanks again have a wonderful blessed day 😊❤