Planting Succulents in a Dress Form! 💚🌿🥰 // Garden Answer

[@ladonsmith639]

Oh Laura! When you purchased this with your Mom I was wondering how it would look. It is amazing! I'm always inspired and amazed at your creativity. Thanks for another great idea. Mine will be on a much smaller scale! Gorgeous!

[@tonyaperry4763]

@@jovanka----------9481 Why do you leave this under everyone's comments? Have some respect for others! A garden channel is NOT the place to post your porn!!!, You are a very sick person!!

[@seanaames6855]

@Tonya Perry Don't waste your time or effort scolding them. They obviously don't care. Just report them every time you see them using the 3 dots in the corner to report them as porn.

[@mariafolch8067]

@@tonyaperry4763 Did you report it? I did and suggest everyone else does the same. I did not even open it. There was enough garbage in the comments to imply it was porn. Do not ever reply because that is how they get your account and start sending you their sick material or even hack it.🤨

[@seanaames6855]

@Maria Folch I reported it. What's harder is the ones where they post on almost every comment things like:

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

@@seanaames6855 Just call it Harrassment

[@summerofstacey6676]

Laura, you are an artist AND a problem-solver. Fearless! I can’t imagine staring down such a tedious (to me) project, but you made it seem effortless. Thank you for all you’ve taught me and how you continue to inspire me to try new things!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbarasmelser3817]

Thank you for expressing exactly how I feel.❤❤❤

[@sherilynkoss4546]

We're so lucky! Such amazing inspiration!

[@kimmiller4057]

💯!!! Couldn't have said it any better!

[@michellehayman9121]

Ditto!

[@donnaikin7397]

Laura, that was not not what I expected when you started, but it turned out fantastic!!!!! Your ability to see something in nothing is outstanding. You truly are a gifted person. Well done x

[@drivingmissmandy7505]

Amazing! There's always something new and impressive you have to show us GA fans! A suggestion for when you display: You could showcase the form next to a pretty framed sign with a QR code linked to this video. If someone is inspired to create their own, they can scan the code with their phone and get the instructions. Thank you for being generous with your talents Laura and family.

[@ritasicari7518]

Excellent idea.

[@JermaineGertse]

That's a cool idea

[@lisaoswalt5233]

Smart idea!!! Good for everyone who looks at the form & is interested in the plants, the creative process involved & cold also include links to the company who sent so many of the succulents to Laura as well!

[@jcking6785]

Oh my, Laura! You are so creative. I was expecting little rows of uniform plants following the lines of the form, solidly covering the entire thing and what did you do? You didn’t do the expected and made it more beautiful than I could’ve ever imagined. You truly have a gift! That is a solid 10 out of 10!

[@amoijoy573]

Laura, you are the most talented person on KZbin. I’m blown away daily with your knowledge, talent & generosity. Thank you for feeding my soul. For a few minutes daily on my commute I rely on your channel for the only relaxing part of my day until I get to a very stressful & busy day. Thank you for sharing with us. Be Blessed! 👏🏾👏🏽

[@shellyroman1321]

I love how this dress form turned out! The swirl of succulents along with the placement of the birch, is a work of art! I was lucky enough to find a similar dress form that someone was throwing out last summer, and I planted it up in pattern using Hot Pink Lantana, White Knight Lobularia, Silver Falls Dichondra, Coleus and Sweet Potato Vine. I love how it turned out and can't wait to plant it again this year! Your ideas are always so inspiring!

[@Oceangirl_505]

Wow! Would love to see a pic of yours!

[@StormWarningMom]

How did you water it last year?

[@shellyroman1321]

@@StormWarningMom I drenched with a hose from the top of the neck down to where all spots where the plants had been inserted. I accidentally let it dry out a couple times...luckily it came back but I am sure the plants suffered. I want to try to figure out drip this year.

[@kathy5216]

I LOVE it! The design is phenomenal…love the big touches and the birch branches really set off the flow of the design… your mom and her customers will be in awe! She ought to order some small wire forms or hat stands that adventurous customers might want to try…I am definitely seeing something on this order in the Hartley! Love that rabbit!

[@vbo9872]

I love the rabbit, as well.

[@lucpar23]

You are a true artist! How gorgeous. I was hoping you'd do a video of that project. The only bummer was, we didn't get to see your moms reaction!!! If you have it on film, put it in the weekly recap or on your stories. PLEASE 😊 The garden center is the perfect spot to display that masterpiece. Now everyone can enjoy it.

[@kaylac3367]

OUTSTANDING! Once again that creative mind of yours has outdone itself! Now the garden center has a beautiful unique piece to display and spins too! Great job!

[@JermaineGertse]

This is simply outstanding. I am so inspired, I have a lot of metal frames outside that I have never thought of planting with something. This gets me so motivated to do something with scraps that would otherwise just rust and go to the landfill. Certainly a dress any gardener would buy. :)

[@carolinapalomares9649]

So amazing! I was in the garden center the day it arrived and the cashier was so excited about it! Your momma and some other customers were huddled around it, with big smiles and much chatter about it! It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@annehedlund7333]

Lucky you!

[@joydaniel597]

Oh I’m so jealous you get to visit their garden center. I live in NJ and I wish we have a family garden center like that.

[@annehedlund7333]

@@joydaniel597 when we lived in NJ near Philly, there were a couple that sold bushel basket size mums in the fall. It was spectacular! Now in Michigan there are a couple left, most went out of business because the land was valuable and the work was hard. Sad

[@kymzyanks]

Wow Laura, you outdid yourself!! It’s a live piece of art! Seeing this gets my creative juices flowing! Absolutely beautiful!! I hope your mom is ready for the many people wanting to purchase it!

[@bloomsandharvestinnh9250]

So fun and beautiful!. You should add a pair of heels planted with more succulents on the base. Thank you for inspiring all of us to make our gardens beautiful.

[@lesliewengel8222]

Very creative Laura! Enjoyed watching the "dress" come together. Such a great way of using moss and succulents!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Oh my goodness! What an extraordinarily beautiful display! Your mom is so fortunate to have you add this to the store! How fun to watch you create it, well done!!

[@gardenrevived1031]

Laura your face when you said “I just realized I have to fashion some sort of a bottom here” was “😐” and that’s me every time I start a project and underestimate what all is actually involved 😂 😭 love, love your problem solving skills! -Salman

[@gardensnob1]

Me to! I was yelling at my phone “chicken wire!” 😁

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Love, Love, Love!!! I was so looking forward to this video. I had no idea you would use succulents, but I was wondering how you were going to plant that up. It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I bet your Mom was doing the Dance of Joy when she saw it. I'm so glad we got to see where it wound up too. Thank you so much! Enjoy your day. You just made mine ~ Perfect!

[@odemonet]

Laura, you never cease to amaze! This is stunning, I have learned so much from you and I look forward to your videos every day! I adore the relationship you have with your mom. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@lizeee7840]

WOW, so beautiful! I did that to my old “my double” dress form but I did it the hard way. Zip tied sheets of heavy duty burlap to the inside, stuffed it with potting soil, weighed a ton. I used Ivy for the skirt and succulents for the bodice with the hope that the ivy would cascade down and look like a skirt, but no……….the ivy is taking over the form and killing the succulents. However you’ve inspired me to “dress it up” this spring and rework the form. You are such an inspiration to me, you’ve no idea. I’m 74 and hopefully can garden for many more years. Thanks for all you do and sharing your knowledge and your family with all of us.

[@shirleysenkler781]

That turned out so pretty, the contrast of brown with the varying greens is perfect. The curly branches add even more interest. Love it!

[@janetmorrow679]

It turned out so beautiful you’re just so talented. You should use the rest of your succulents to freshen up the bunny that you have.

[@Chris-Stel]

Yay….I have been waiting for this episode since you and your mom bought the dress form !!! 💗

[@christycoalson36]

Me too... omgosh it turned out so beautiful 😍 I was thinking about this form yesterday n wondering when she was gonna plant it 😁😁

[@judymckerrow6720]

I love the look you get when faced with a challenge, a look of nothing is going to stand in my way!☃️❄️💚🙃

[@dianetucker2711]

Amazingly glorious creation Laura❣️Would loved to have seen your Moms’ first reaction.

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

I’m so happy you did this it’s fantastic!! I wanted to see your moms reaction 😊I could hear her now… oh Laura it’s soooo pretty❤️I just love her🥰

[@amyrainbow237]

Yes, I was also very excited to see Mum's face when she brought it in!

[@susievarady275]

You never stop amazing me. I loved watching you create this masterpiece. It is so beautiful. I was waiting to hear your mother’s expressions, but I guess she was to busy getting ready for Spring. Have a wonderful day!

[@barbarageddes9390]

At the beginning of the video you mentioned that you hoped this project would be inspirational...well girl - HOLY COW. I remember thinking during the antiquing video that "sure she could plant up a metal dress form...yay ok!" then BAM....I am INSPIRED and completely IMPRESSED! You are definitely a creative artist who's medium is plants, god gave you the right gift. BEAUTIFUL Laura! just beautiful.

[@gretchenburton7184]

It is a work of art! Your Mom will be so delighted as will everyone who visits Andrews. Your Dad will be proud💗💗💗

[@neldahargo29]

gives a new definition to "floral print" dress

[@crystalclark9939]

That turned out beautiful and it’s definitely inspiring to see what can be done with succulents aside from just planting in a pot.

[@chrisrfan]

When you and your mom were on that shopping trip, I was curious as to how you were going to “plant” it! Well now I know! It turned out absolutely perfect! I think if you covered it completely in succulents it would have been too much, your creativity and flair for design are second to none! I had no idea that succulents could survive like that! I would have loved to have seen your moms face when you first showed up with it…I’m sure her smile was HUGE and she was just thrilled!

[@katiec9895]

Yes! I would have loved to see your mom's reaction!

[@suefromoz1913]

Simply gorgeous Laura. You are so wonderfully creative 💖

[@lindaforystek5028]

New merch?!? We see the Garden Answer water bottle. Just my opinion, merchandise isn't self promotion. Your merchandise is for people like me that find joy in drinking out of a GA coffee mug while watching your videos, wearing a shirt or hat while gardening or just going about our day. Thank you for all you, Aaron and your team do! Your channel brings me joy so I not only "subscribed" and "like" all videos, I have been a "member" for over a year!! What is membership? Look up the benefits on the homepage. I feel you give me entertainment, information and add joy to my daily life. For the price of a latte, I feel good to contribute to your success. By lifting you up, it is lifting an entire community. Thank you again

[@lindaforystek5028]

Update; using your merch link, did not show all your items. Going to teespring does show all items, I purchased the water bottle, two t-shirts and 2 coffee mugs!! Woohoo!!

[@kathy8832]

Morning! You have such a wonderful talent for taking anything and making it beautiful. The form took on a life of its own and so pretty.

[@rebeccahouseholder7387]

I’ve never been a fan of succulents but I am now! So creative and so cute! You are so talented!

[@claudiaceleste777]

Now you’re a succulent seamstress! Honestly though, this arrangement is drama, perfection and art all in one 🤩😍

[@melodydonato184]

You are so gifted Laura!I look forward to your videos and learning so much from you.Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge .

[@miahoffmann8918]

Everything you start turns to gold. Absolutely wonderful👍🏻

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

What a fun project to do! I’ve seen a few of these but they always look so busy. But with yours, the layering and different colors you used are just perfect! 😍

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

I've been waiting to see you do this since the shopping video. Thank you so much for filming this project. It's absolutely to die for!! Just gorgeous Laura❤❤

[@laraemitchell9064]

I really like how this turned out! I’ll bet your mom is gonna sell more succulents now. 💚💚💚

[@terryrowe8214]

Beautiful arrangement. I like the diagonals of a ‘sash’ and the negative space reserved by the exposed moss.

[@karenmarie3326]

I have this form! Hmmmm, you make it look simple but I know better. It’s beautiful.

[@FLlife]

Much better design in creating the design of fabric vs a complete fill in. Fantastic!

[@ellenloveeggleston3251]

Wow! Laura, you have outdone yourself on this one! Your creativity is a true gift! Thanks for all the knowledge, creativity, and kindness that you share every single day!🥰❤🌷

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Laura, you really are an artist at heart. The dress form is gorgeous! Also, loved the GA water bottle discreetly off to the side. 🥰

[@ozarkview928]

I started planting it up in my mind and you went an entirely different route ! Yours turned out so beautiful! I’m sure I would have had to tear mine apart a few times! What a fun project !

[@donnalovintexas8760]

Oh Laura, that turned out FANTASTIC. To me it is breathless. I made all my clothes when I was in high school and watching you form the waist line of the dress was so exciting. 👏👏👏👏BRAVO.

[@donnafernandez4058]

Laura you've amazed us once more by your creativity! I was wondering what you were planning to do with all those succulents. Super cute idea!

[@pamhouglan4710]

When I saw the title of this video I thought your cover the entire form with succulents. BUT you arranged them so artistically! Always amazed at your many talents! You are a gem in the KZbin world & a definite bright spot in my day!!! Thank you for keeping my spirits up all through this dreary winter. 💜🌷🦋💜💐💜

[@perfectlyimperfect9941]

Oh man this is so fun!! Im a conference director and we did something similar with dress forms and moss a few years ago for decor. I love adding the succulents. So beautiful. I love all you practical and creative insight. Loving your channel.

[@crispblox3000]

Seeing this beauty in your mom‘s garden center was the icing on the cake! Such a gorgeous display of succulents. Well done, Laura!!😍

[@maryjanerodriguez6881]

I was so excited to see this I was hoping you would plant this soon love it. You do such beautiful things. You inspire me so much. Get job Laura. I bet your mom was very happy to see this coming in. ONCE AGAIN BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@truthlover464]

As a retired couture dress designer I was eager to see what you would do with this project, combining two of my passions, design and plants. You did a fantastic job!! What a fun project! I'm sure many of us were inspired, as always, to find other ways to apply what we learned from this video!

[@josephinesmith1156]

Laura I have been waiting to see what you would do with the dress form it is amazing it looked gorgeous with just the moss your so creative it is wonderful and on the turntable such a good idea WELL DONE 🪴🪴🪴

[@kathleenhaskett7438]

That turned out just great. Extremely happy that the vision that you have created turned out so well.

[@pamketron]

👗 Oh Wow Laura! That’s amazing. I love the belt and the blue aloe plants you added. The branches just makes it complete. Love it!

[@joannecraft-lane8660]

Wow, I'm flabergasted...that succulent dress form is MAGNIFICENT!!!

[@oldiesbutgoodies52]

So gorgeous. Laura you never disappoint, love your work. I continue to learn from you. You're totally awesome

[@muttnjeff9030]

Laura, not only are you a lover of children, pets, family and plants, you are truly an artist! What a fun and challenging project! (And Aaron is a lover of all things Laura.)

[@laurielawless334]

I got excited when this video popped up in my notifications this morning! Searching for succulent arrangements is how I found your channel years ago and have been hooked ever since. I have been waiting to see what creative idea you would pull off with this dress form and as usual you have taken succulents and made an amazing display! Appreciate your patience and talent to make this look so beautiful. Love that it is being displayed at Andrew's for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration! Can't wait to see the gorgeous blooms in your garden this spring!!

[@WaterfallFW]

Oh, Laura you can design anything beautifully! You, in your black quilted top looking just like a dress designer. It is gorgeous! I would love to have it in a shop. So unique!

[@melaniel442]

OMG...I woke up this morning thinking about this dress form mannequin and wondering what in the world will Laura do with it?? Well....turned on my computer and BAM here we go! It’s incredible! Just brilliant Laura. Maybe you can bring Harris the hare back to life now. 💖🐰

[@ronstader7976]

Hi Laura and Aaron Lynne here. This was phenomenal to watch Laura. You attack everything with such confidence and it definitely rubs off on your viewers. I’m sure I’m late to the party but there’s a wonderful lady I recently found on you tube who deals solely in succulents. Her work is inspiring like yours Laura. I thought everyone might want to check her out if they love succulents. Her name is Laura Eubanks and lives in Southern California. Your diversity amazes me and I actually think I might tackle a smaller project like this in the future. It’s hard to get my head around the fact that succulents don’t need roots and the cuttings will thrive with little water. Thanks Laura.

[@boothgoodies6348]

Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I was sure you were going to bring out the glue gun at some point, but good old burlap and paddle wire got her done!

[@samanthatorres9517]

Wow! What a gift you have, and a blessing to your mom, the garden store, your family...your family has very unique gifts, I've never seen such pretty sights, on a designer level, especially in a rural store😍 It's so heartwarming to see how your family pulls together for the good of all!🌸❤🌸❤

[@kathymickle6915]

Amazing! I was wondering how this would come together. You are a true artist, your use of negative space is so perfect with this project. I am imagining a wedding dress form, with a train and what you would do with it 🤗🤩

[@kbell8889]

Such a fancy party dress! 💚 Absolutely beautiful. Customers are going to love being greeted by this beauty!

[@joyceschneider8377]

What a great job you did!!! That turntable was a good idea. The breeze from the opening of the front door won't be too much for them? Love how you used the ones with "flowers" to add some depth to the form. Will there be a contest to NAME the form??? Great job fun to watch. Thank you

[@silverqueenofhearts6603]

Is there anything you CAN'T do, Laura? My goodness! This came out so beautiful!! You're amazing!

[@leahrodrick2228]

That is so beautiful! You have such a talent with plants and an artists eye both for inside your home and out! It is such a joy to watch your videos and see you and your family. You have inspired me to do many things in my yard. I appreciate you and Aaron showing so many people an honest and down to earth way of life. God bless you and your family.

[@KristinH1708]

I had the pleasure of meeting you and Aaron at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle in early 2020 before the crazy set in. This reminds me of all the beautiful flower gowns they had on display at that show. You could have entered this dress into the competition it so gorgeous!

[@babe9293]

GOSH! The dress form. Is just AMAZING!!! I love the idea of not planting the whole form. It lead to so much creativity. Thank you for sharing. I’d love to do something like this but on a smaller scale to place outside. We get plenty of moisture in Georgia!

[@ggoldoe2315]

Laura, this is absolutely beautiful. Patrons for Andrew's will be totally inspired.

[@gardensnob1]

When you guys got this form, I really couldn’t see how you would plant it. Oh my gosh! It’s gorgeous! And the rotating stand is perfect. I know your Mom must love it to bits! 👗🌱🍃

[@janinekyburz5355]

Absolutely beautiful! You are so gifted in not only knowledge and creativity but also in such self assurance! Well done Laura! Thank you for your inspiration and joy today. 😀💖🌳🌷

[@Rotten_Ralph]

It’s beautiful, my dress historian heart is madly in love. I would have bought that form and dusted it in my crafting room using it for display only. But you have brought it new life, and that is a wonderful thing. I’m in Florida and I never would have thought of filling it with moss and succulents and placing it as statuary in my garden. But I might be on a hunt for something like that now. 🥰

[@seriouslyreally5413]

What a wonderful way to display the creative possibilities of displaying succulents! Why be confined to a pot on a table or window sill! Living plants, beautiful colors and textures, slow growing with low maintenance on a whimsical stand is genius 👌 👏 ❤

[@DianeYliniemi]

I loved the process you went through in figuring out how to do this. A makers thinking out loud process as they are creating is fascinating. Thanks for the extra tips too… I am floored that you can use hot glue on plants.

[@beeler178]

That dress form is absolutely gorgeous !!! I had no idea you would be using the branches on it and it came out beautiful ! You have been Blessed with a wonderful gift,,,

[@heatherw.2751]

Laura, you are truly an artist! At the beginning of the video when you were explaining your plan I was having a hard time picturing it. This would have totally overwhelmed me. Well done… again!!

[@ruthjesse6759]

So Thrilling and Fascinating. I dearly enjoyed this. In the beginning I thought it was going to be a complete cover but happy to see this, a dress form. Lovely!!!!!

[@wynorawishum5860]

This was a beautiful arrangement. You did an amazing job. The pattern was beautiful and makes a gorgeous dress 👗. Thank you for sharing your Amazing talent with us. 💖

[@evelynkotowich7869]

What a lovely idea. You will make a lot of people happy just to be able to see this living piece of art.

[@mbd5182]

You clever girl. This is spectacular. For us mere mortals, I was wondering what the cost of doing a project like this might be.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

The entire time I watched this I kept thinking what a beautiful and unique piece to use as decor for a women’s event like a tea, a conference or a fund raising event or maybe in the Hartley 😉. So very lovely!

[@christinetrewin9717]

I’ve got a wire mesh chicken shaped basket that I’ve been wondering what to do with ,ta da! Laura to the rescue of course succulent chicken! 😍😎🇫🇷

[@maureenbrophy7852]

It is brilliant, especially at garden centre. Bet ur mom is very proud of you 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@beckyschrage668]

I love this, your thought process and design are perfect for a dress form.

[@LauraJordan-h9i]

July 19, 2024. I am catching up on a few videos that I missed and came upon this one! I thought you were going to fill the whole form, however to my delight and surprise, you made it into a true work of art! It is so beautiful and delicate looking. You sure are talented! This is gorgeous! 🥰

[@lilianzahra4679]

It looks beautiful Laura. An other beautiful project of yours. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@rochellehoke312]

Laura that is the most beautiful, intriguing, and interesting living art I have ever seen in my entire life (and I'm old). Your talent is never-ending.

[@myragallagher8726]

So exciting to see how you planted this up. Just stunning!!

[@arlenenewland7239]

S T U N N I N G!!! Absolutely a piece of art - so stunningly beautiful. Laura your talents are endless! 💕

[@tonigardella4165]

Oh my goodness you did an amazing job , you really are so artistic it’s wonderful ! This is the reason why I watch your videos they are never dull , you share as boatload of information with us ! You’re so inspiring! Wow you really are a joy to watch , thank you ❤️❤️

[@1erickjon]

After a stressful anxiety filled day at work, this was great to come home to! I'd never want one myself, but it sure turned out GREAT! I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!

[@mimizabela6120]

This is so beautiful and creative, you've wowed us again!! If this was in one of the garden shows you have been to in the past, you would have taken first place! Great job

[@lisahumlicektaylor2682]

Laura, You brought together two of my favorite hobbies, sewing and gardening. Now I'm going to have to find a similar dressform, or maybe just a hat. You are just awe-inspiring. Thanks for sharing all your creativity.

[@Oceangirl_505]

Yes! 💜

[@thesoapcrate596]

I've been waiting for this, I love it!! I have been keeping my eye open for a good form to use to do something for myself. I have been building up my succulent stash for 2yrs now so I can get a large planter/form of sorts established.

[@debdd7]

Amazing transformation! You are a master at design and execution. Love that you left areas that are unplanted. While watching I was loving the areas you chose to plant and highlight. Awesome job well done. I’m sure you mom is delighted. ❤️❤️❤️❤️