Potting 4 Gorgeous Houseplants, Cutting Back Mums & Taking Down Decor! 🪴✂️🎄 // Garden Answer

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[@madszwzteo5619]

Learnt a new word from Laura in this video - “mindless “ 😊. Just retired under a year ago. I am enjoying housework and hobbies like gardening. All mindless activities.. enjoying them all. Making everyday chores delightful.

[@susanblouin]

Enjoying housework? Get yourself checked sweetie…..😆😆😆

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

@@susanblouinHousework is very therapeutic. A productive chore.

[@peaceatferngully8369]

72 days until my retirement🎉 and I'm so excited to be consumed with gardening & landscape projects too.

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

@ Congrstualtions on your upcoming retirement. Love from sunny Sydney, Australia. 🌞🌞

[@peaceatferngully8369]

@pinkfrangipani5131 thank you

[@lindam.5605]

Writing thru tears seeing your heirloom mums. Have some from my mother's garden. She passed peacefully this Christmas Eve at 94. Ironically, she was born & grew up fishing in Spruce Creek, PA...aka as our beloved President Jimmy Carter's favorite fishing creek.

[@LindaKrippel]

Sorry for your loss as your mother joined the angels above for Christmas. I hope her heirloom mums bring you comfort.

[@pamelaelder371]

Sorry for your loss.

[@lisag6796]

Very sorry for your loss

[@barbaraann7173]

RIP to your precious momma! Much love to you & yours 💞

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Sympathy to you on your loss. May her flowers live on for many years as a precious reminder of what she loved.

[@CGriffinGo]

I see Russell found you again in the high tunnel, then Douglas at the house ... it's so cute your kitties follow wherever you go. 😊

[@dschmidt7897]

Thinking that I’m not the only one that was so hoping you’d have a bouquet of mums to take in at the end of the cleanup! What a gift to enjoy this pop of color in early January! 💐

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Russell is sooooooooo cute! He loves to be loved! He even came ALL THE WAY from the heated green house, out to the unheated green house, just to be with Laura!❤❤❤

[@kimberlygriswold231]

I absolutely Love your vintage Shiny Brite ornaments!!!!

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

With those small paws Russel made it down to the high tunnel in the cold to follow you how sweet is that cat . Wow to still have flowers to cut in January wonderful. Those house plants are beautiful.

[@Lori-di9qs]

Nothing more heartwarming than the unconditional love the kitties show you especially Russell! Leaving one cozy place going out into the cold to be with his mom❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisrfan]

Laura always manages to create a hunger in me for new houseplants! Too bad I can’t get out today because of snow and ice here in south central Virginia! So we shall continue taking down Christmas, and get the house looking fresh and organized! She’s such an inspiration!

[@michaelgray1123]

Love the way your cats always follow you around!!!!

[@lindamurphy1439]

I have never seen you wear your wedding rings before! And your nails are polished! Very pretty!

[@mala4027]

This channel is my happy place.

[@pippas5808]

"We've also got a Russell" The BEST type of plant!

[@wingedinfinity777]

This ferns are SOOOOO GORGEOUS ‼️💕💥😍💥And love the boxes Paul made to keep the plants upright when in those lightweight things. Was happy to see you keep some of those flowers cut flowers ! They were still very beautiful. ✨✨✨

[@s.barlow7062]

I think the fact that you leave your Christmas trees lit while you undressing them helps you see all of the ornaments rather than unplugging.

[@MM-vb9ze]

Staghorn Ferns are Epiphytes ...Orchid bark and cactus soil: A good choice for growing staghorn ferns in pots. (An epiphyte is a plant that grows on top of another plant or surface, obtaining nutrients and water from the air, rain, and debris. The term comes from the Greek words epi-, meaning "upon", and -phyte, meaning "plant)..i used to collect Staghorns :)

[@meemawstexasgarden]

The two silver urns you found on the antiquing trip with Mom and Monica look great on the mantel. Can’t wait to see what you put in them.

[@jacquip644]

Love for the Douglas and Russel.❤

[@LindaKing-jr4fz]

Missed my Sunday evening with you guys. Hope you had a great day and welcome to 2025. Thanks for the tutorial on planting house plants. Love the maiden hair fern!

[@janclapp7313]

When you are potting the plants, and especially when you’re trimming the mums, I can smell them!

[@WaterisJoy]

I love watching you do chores and futzing with the plants. And, I LOVE those sweet kitties. Russell is such a special little guy. He loves Laura.

[@annehedlund7333]

Love your word, futzing"!

[@LindaKrippel]

Couldn't help but laugh outloud as you were jumping up to reach ornaments at the top of the tree outside... at 5'1", I can sooo relate!! The green house looks so cozy and pretty with the added furniture and beautiful potted plants. Very welcoming. (Your vintage ornaments are so beautiful)

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Missed you on Sunday morning. Good to see you again!❤

[@FloralTherapyLLC]

My 6 year old said “She’s the best garden-.. she’s the second best gardener in the world, and you’re the first!” Kids are so funny, she caught herself quickly! #mamasgirl

[@angelaengler2387]

So cute!

[@rosaliecahoon425]

How sweet.

[@alisonsneed3707]

Manners at 6yrs old, good job Mom.

[@Blake.Cooper]

Watching this as the first snow is falling here in central Kentucky! Have a wonderful week GA Team!

[@MonicaBailey-f5y]

Missed your Sunday morning recap...I stoped and said a prayer that all was well with you.🙏

[@MonicaBailey-f5y]

You need to place a kneeling pad in each location of your property Lol! 😁

[@aaltjegrant4018]

Love seeing the vintage tree bulbs just like the ones I grew up with I'm 67 and remember them very well!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Missed you this morning 🥺❄️⛄️💚🙃 I LOVE the banter between Laura and Aaron. ❤️❄️⛄️💚🙃

[@barbaraayres2617]

Paul has some good ideas, that helps you.

[@darcygillan3098]

Russell is looking especially dapper on the blue cushion.

[@hc3021]

20:25 LOL Laura, you’re so adorable! ❤

[@mariannelooney6998]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your mantel now that you've cleared out the Christmas stuff.

[@marieochoa3044]

No Sunday recap? I really missed it! Also, did Aaron fix the sound issue? It's sounds better, yay!

[@debk5325]

I missed it too.

[@AllintheDetail]

She posted on FB that there would not be a Sunday recap because they got behind. Not sure if they will post last week's recap this week or combine two recaps into one for this upcoming Sunday.

[@jolindarather5180]

Those heirloom mums are spectacular ! Worked on taking my Christmas decor down also. I hate taking the lights down wish I just left them up for a little cheer thru these drab months. There is just something so warm and cheerful about them !

[@laurelcomeaux4723]

I had to leave a few snowmen down for a little longer!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@elainelandry1990]

I really wish you could or would put that Staghorn Fern in a sheet moss lined hanging basket. It would multiply well and would circle the pot eventually. In summer, it could live hanging under one of the trees. They really make conversation pieces. Think about it!!

[@Laineyhindmarsh]

I love how Russell always finds you no matter where you are in the garden.

[@christineplescott3365]

Love the video- It is so satisfying to trim back plants and make them tidy. Russell is so cute when he hangs out with you

[@gailbarruga504]

I use the smaller kneeling pad indoors for those tasks where I need to be on my knees. Perfect comfort!!

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

Glad to see flowers with all that white stuff outside. Thank you. Yes, I love doing some mindless chores.

[@Oztinfrog]

9:24 philodendron don’t like to sit in moist soil for too long they like to be watered but the water to drain right through . With that large of pot I would suggest mixing 1 part perlight and some lava rocks into the soil so it dries faster . Especially that type of philodendron (slow growing) ring of fires are susceptible to root rot

[@maureengee364]

Nice repotting and clean up. Christmas decorations started coming down. Thanks again for sharing this with us.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Good morning Laura and Aaron kids. Love and hugs! ❤😊❤

[@thecatsinn3905]

That was such fun driving around with Laura- maybe an idea there for a video ! Nice to see the property from different angles to.

[@lisaspacek1101]

Love that corner fireplace!!

[@LindaKrippel]

Love their whole house...all the rooms! So cozy!

[@LindaCorradin-x8n]

Such a beautiful bouquet with spent flowers.

[@skylermason7530]

Build a narrow table to go over the middle of the pond in the greenhouse. I bet that would look really cute.

[@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki]

So great to cut some flowers in January! That is a gardening win for sure

[@cindielbrecht557]

The past few years I have been wrapping my 6ft and under Christmas trees in cling wrap for storage, only removing special ornaments. I use liquid nail to keep the sections together for easier handling. The next year, I unwrap and fluff! I’ve found this saves time even if I change the theme. Ordering some mums this year for sure!

[@tracymorrow8416]

It's so adorable that Russell ALWAYS finds you in the garden 🩵😻

[@criteschristine]

You could run a nice raw edge wood plank over one side of the large aquatic plant bowl and use it for a table. It would take up any space and you would have a new surface for plants that require more humidity.

[@robingrunzweig1880]

ahhh, clean up and out... love it... love those ferns!! i've never seen a staghorn planted in dirt, lol.. they sell them down here on boards wrapped in moss...but i like the idea of planting them in dirt, would keep the roots happier longer i think... ferns are just beautiful but some can be so fickle, lol... those mums are beautiful!!! any word on when the raised beds will be built in the high tunnel? and taking down the trees.. always so satisfying to see things back to normal and cleaned out... the stag pots are going to look great on the mantle! Russell and Douglas are such good friends, too... looks like a productive afternoon!!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@sandy-rr1by]

The red shed and hoop houses have finally found their best homes and usage on the property! I like the wood boxes built to keep small pots upright!

[@wandabrown508]

Productive, inspiring video. I loved seeing Russell and a little bit of Douglas.

[@MinnTee]

Oh, I've been waiting for the mums to get cleaned up. I knew it was going to be satisfying Being in Minnesota, we don't have much gardening going on now. Thank you for sharing your day.

[@jackiedavies9020]

Love seeing the dried orange wreath! 🍊🧡

[@MrPaoTrieu]

Thank you for your very useful instructions on how to plant and care for flowers and ornamental plants. I wish you health and success.

[@lynkarpick8037]

What a beautiful bouquet of mums and in January!!! Took down my Christmas decorations and tree ornaments yesterday. We have been having lake effect snow and now frigid temps in the teens. A good morning to watch your projects! Love how Russell and Douglas find you!!! ❤❤❤

[@kathydove5429]

Good morning from Missouri! I simply love watching you clean up your flowers. I don’t get nearly as tired when I just watch you do it!🤣😂😀 Love all your videos! Happy New Year!! 17:04

[@joyceukwigan4422]

Having a good tidy up is always satisfying. Here in UK we have snow and ice so Im going to take this opportunity to clean and sharpen my garden tools and look forward to spring.

[@leisawilliams1831]

Russell as a showstopper decorating his surroundings would bring joy to any empty spot.

[@marybarnes6040]

Looks so neat and clean and ready for spring!! Love it!!

[@pathuskey1589]

Always enjoy your channel! Thought of you today. We got 10” of ice and snow in our Kansas City suburb yesterday. Went out to start clearing everything off today and found my little angel wrapped in a snow stole. 😇 She was beautiful! My hydrangeas were gorgeous, too! Thank you for inspiring us to look for the beauty in winter.

[@lisag6796]

Be safe!

[@pathuskey1589]

@@lisag6796 thank you! The worst is over. Sunshine is back!

[@carol-ED]

Was there not a weekly recap for last week? :-( I don't always have time to watch the daily videos and the weekly recap is the one "TV show" that I watch every week. It keeps me caught up. I understand you needing to take time off, and I always appreciate when you post a photo and a message saying a video won't be posted. Best to you and your family. ❤❤

[@DebBrown-ee5kw]

Good morning Laura. I tuck the plant tags down inside the pot after writing the date I repotted them on the tag. Even though I tell myself I will remember when I did it....I won't. I then know when it might be time to repot in fresh soil.

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Love the clean up and a beautiful fresh colorful bouquet 💐

[@hjburns]

Hello from Ontario, Canada! The only colour I see here is the blue sky against the snowy landscape. It was so nice to see plants in bloom! I love your videos this time of the year when you do "a little of this and that"!

[@kathleensabourin556]

I'm in the Niagara Penninsula and I feel like I haven't seen the sun in months! We don't have much snow so everything is brown!😩

[@RenefromOntario]

I'm just north of Hamilton & are looking at grey skies & minimal snow. It's time to do some housework. 😢Christmas came down over the weekend inside. I will tackle the outside later this week when it's a little warmer out.🥶

[@karenturner7983]

Thanks for sharing. 💙🩷💙🩷

[@lyonhawaii]

What beautiful chrysanthemums! We all have a cold here. Seems like all my extended family has one. Peppermint tea and honey and lemon and clear soups help. Hope yall are escaping it!

[@charlottehaworth6455]

Hi Laura, you do have a stand that you took out of the Hartley and you put into the the barn you could use that to put the plants on in the high tunnel xx❤

[@judithhiggins5764]

Good morning kitties!

[@InHisGardenCreations]

Good morning! We have 15 degrees today and a smattering of snow. I think it is a good day to take down Christmas Decorations.

[@LindaSilber]

I'm chuckling this morning as Laura is potting up house plants. Asparagus and staghorn ferns growing outside here in Florida. I have two huge staghorns hanging in oak trees. Both are over 4 feet wide. I've never put them in a pot, but mount them on a beard using stagnum moss or peat. An entirely different growing zone. So interesting.

[@barbarasmith7004]

I use orchid potting soil for mine inside.

[@tussarhajong5775]

Good evening from India.... can't wait to see your garden during Spring season...

[@kathytoner7776]

💙Oh my heart. I so envy your Blue Star fern. Doesn’t look like you’re struggling with THAT fern! 😮 I’m working on killing my fourth. 😂 I water it twice a week with distilled water, from the bottom. Mist it once per week. Help, fellow gardeners, what magic do you cast to keep these beautiful buggers alive and thriving?!?!

[@AnnHeath-i5c]

Laura I love your channel. I’ve been watching you for about a year. I did way more gardening this past year just because of your ideas and inspiration. Thank you. Question what has happened to Cheddar? Please keep up great job.

[@djw1962]

He went to live at Paul and Bethany

[@jennfoley325]

Those mums are beautiful! 😍😍

[@bettyharvath5217]

Good morning from Delaware Garden Answer friends. Snowing here

[@cynthiag3065]

I love the glass vintage ornaments.❤ ❤ Douglas jump-pets.😂 I knew you were determined to get that ornament-and you did.😂

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Don't work too hard! Can't wait to see your spring garden!

[@justjacqueline2004]

Spent a weekend with my team clearing Christmas decorations,just before the Epiphany, from our bosses' houses and replaced with silver urns and china plates. Sweet!

[@lorielle1395]

So cute how Russell follows you during tasks….❤

[@wynorawishum5860]

Wonderful houseplants, I love all of them and they make an area look so lush. The mums were happy to have the break from the weight of the canopy of leaves I bet, and they look so much better. I know you are happy to be getting the trees down inside. What a wonderful video to start the week. Thank you. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@madisonmueller5733]

Hey Laura! It is one of the highlights of my day to be able to sit down and enjoy a garden answer video. Can you tell us more about the mums? Where did you get them? Are they perennials? Etc.

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Laura! 🪴🎄📦

[@KenIvywood]

I love Christmas trees and lights! But taking them down and putting away is not my jam. It’s work😂 I can’t even imagine taking down 6

[@brensno5874]

So beautiful, love them. It just makes you feel good when you see color like that.

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! ☃️ January is a good time for repotting! The mums are still putting on a beautiful show! I am also working on taking down Christmas! 🎄🪴✂️

[@mariehughes7732]

I need more mums in my life. I have one and it's so pretty when it blooms.

[@pamelamcgee1634]

Happy New Year Garden Answer family. God Bless and keep you!!! 🕯️

[@karenschwartz5209]

Wow, what a difference the way the plants look. They are beautiful and look happy!!

[@bethkrager6529]

Good morning GA fam! Getting hit by this winter storm in Pensacola today.

[@karenschwartz5209]

Love the little plants holders, top keep plants from falling over.

[@LoveIsBeingHuman]

Asparagus fern is highly invasive in Australia. It is a constant pain to keep removing the runners. My neighbours put one in the ground years ago which affects every house in the street and beyond. Bind weed has nothing on asparagus fern. We have lost whole hedges to it. I am guessing it is not a problem where you live Laura. My heart sunk when I saw those roots.

[@gaylerichards7409]

Great projects today. Beautiful bouquet too!

[@joancaruso170]

and just like that the trees go bare! I took mine down and the house feels so empty. I really like the silver cups on the mantle and can't wait to see how you put plants into them.

[@diane6920]

Snowed in but feeling better seeing you working with plants! Thank you, Laura and Aaron.

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great clean up video today and what a beautiful bunch of mums you picked.

[@pamhouglan4710]

Love that you add houseplants when Christmas decor comes down- I’m getting that urge too-per your inspiration. Q- when do the all those outdoor lights come down?

[@lindaheter6350]

Laura those mums are absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy their beauty as long as you can. I too just put away the last of my Christmas decorations yesterday…what a chore! I too have Shiny Bright ornaments and I absolutely love them. Hard to find them now but are worth it when you can. Have a good evening. ❤