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[@j.d.8075]

Loved seeing Russell [the cat] helping the only way cats can... I have 2 cats myself...

[@vicmurai1033]

"Garden Answer" by Laura is the best gardening videos on You Tube. Thanks again, Laura for your helpful hints.

[@sarimosher]

Laura, we l💖ve these videos. We learn so much. You may feel as if you are making a mundane video, but I promise you, the majority of us get inspiration and/or helpful information from them. Please keep them coming!!!

[@nlmstylist7950]

Can’t wait for those tulips to bloom 😁🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@1982shygrl]

I love how Russell is always in the videos

[@mmmc5122]

I love it when Russell gets in the middle of the action!

[@christinepops5100]

Laura this is excellent!!! I also never knew to cut those weaker branches off. Thanks to you, I'm learning how to properly care for my plants and becoming a much more confident gardener! I have also been buying an abundance of both Proven Winners and Espoma products these past few years due to Garden Answer, so if they are "listening", please continue to sponsor and support Laura and Aaron mightily!

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Me too, I would have never even thought about buying a proven winners plant before I started watching Laura just because of the high prices, now most of my plants are proven winners and my garden is looking amazing.

[@sunshinediaz5021]

Thank you! I see your cat likes to be with you when your outside, just like mine!

[@chamelor]

Took me nearly three years to understand the basics of plants lol(i literally have no one to ask to). I keep rewatching a lot of your videos as it helps me a lot in understanding where i went wrong. Its a great experience!

[@v8v83838]

One day when the time is right, please do a video on pruning the other type of hydrangea. Love your videos. You give such clear and straight to the point directions.

[@valentina4896]

Those tulips 😱😱

[@kimskaggs8289]

I love seeing Russel in your videos. Are there any precautions you take or any special care needed for a garden kitty? Are fleas or ticks a problem? What about toxic plants? Is he good at vermin control? Maybe you can make a video for all of us cat lovers!

[@kathymacomber5115]

Russell is so much help

[@audreywy1743]

I never knew to trim the weak branches but it just makes sooooooo much sense! I could barely focus on what you were doing though because Russell is too adorable and those tulips, omg...I just wanted them to pop up while I was watching the video! Lol

[@shelleynobleart]

Timely and helpful.

[@Harry-in6jy]

Those tulips♥️ just can’t wait. Super excited👻

[@LULC0759]

Wow...those tulips! Can’t wait to see them in bloom.

[@catherine142]

Russell stole the show! 🥰🐈

[@luciemarion8064]

Didn’t knew about cutting the weak branches, makes total sense . Thank you 🌱🌾🌿

[@camicri4263]

Thanks Laura, never knew how to plant hydrangea. Next time give Russell a pruning shears too 😀🌱💜🌱

[@LiyanaDIY]

The statue is stunning and I can't get over how gorgeous the area looked in bloom!

[@starone38]

Ohh!! Laura,Laura princes Laura ........ thanks for this video , I been learning a lot with all you videos . That I’m start loving hydrangeas 🥰.

[@carolbeatty2468]

Fun video to watch and have my coffee with Laura. I was glad you explained about cutting out the smaller branches as that is something I think I need to do more of but was never quite sure if I should. Russell was being so helpful there as well lol

[@davidmack9842]

This is one of the best gardening how-to videos I've ever seen, and I have watched a *ton* of them for all different kinds of ornamental plants. Very well done, and thank you!

[@emmathienes8588]

Now I HAVE to have a Lavalamp Flare Panicle Hydrangea for my front yard.

[@sandythornton5166]

I never knew about cutting the weak branches like that!! I'm definitely going to do that to all my hydrangeas!! Thank you for a very informative video!!

[@teresak9543]

This video gave me all the answers I needed about pruning. I was concerned about those weak branches, but I didn’t know I could cut them back that much. Glad to know it is safe to do so. Also, the cat made my day 😻

[@julieharden158]

Thanks Laura and Russell for the super information and great video again! X

[@DementiaWithGrace]

Never knew that about the weaker branches. Going to go take a look at mine! Love you! Give Aaron, Benjamin and Russell my love! 🥰🥰🥰

[@mifi368]

Dementia With Grace yess!! It’s like growing marijuana!

[@DementiaWithGrace]

@@mifi368I don't grow either, so I am learning! Lol!

[@cockatielnation5425]

Russell is back! Yay! Good vid.

[@pkay07]

Thank for your helpful tips on hydrangea! I can't wait to see your tulips to flower up!!!

[@natividadacevedo2907]

Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👍🏻

[@1ckmom]

Fantastic. I never would have known to or dared to do such a thorough pruning. Now this fall, I'll relax and know what to do in the spring. Thanks Laura.

[@wendycummings1340]

Love this video! Very helpful!!

[@chrisbrown9036]

That "cat" though....he wants to be a star...love it.

[@MsSusieStone]

His name is Russel 😉

[@Bamboo4U2]

He's more like a dog. He follows them around wherever they go and their property is like two acres, lol. Dexter used to do the same. What I really like about Russell is anytime Laura digs a hole anywhere, he has to inspect it and eventually climb into it, completely disrupting the planting process. LOL. Even when she's planting seeds in the vegetable garden, he starts to paw at whichever seed she just planted.

[@MsSusieStone]

And that‘s the reason why we love him and his video bombs 😄❤️

[@Bea_Yee]

Love Russell 😻. 💜💜so excited for the tulips to bloom 💜💜

[@brendabraun5522]

This was very good. Didn't know about pruning the weak wood and then fertilizing after was a question you answered as well. Thank you.

[@lisamaharaj]

I love the time you upload 🙏 please always keep it that way .perfect way to have my coffee and start my day💕

[@Bamboo4U2]

Actually, if Proven Winners is going to air her content an hour earlier than her, she probably should release it an hour earlier (unless she and Aaron have worked that out with PW, in which case, ignore me). :)

[@radhikam2401]

Another lovely video. I just love when Russell supervises your work. In this video he was being super supervisory. Or maybe he is trying to convince Aaron to replace you with him? 😂😂

[@BroadwayGardener]

This has been so helpful. Ive been so worried about my Nikko Blue but I've learned that they bloom on old wood and I need to relax! haha

[@frankieclayton9303]

I like gardening and working with flowers bonsai trees and more

[@joyces.9021]

Your tulips!!!!!!

[@bethanyhopkins1495]

Could you do a video on pruning Japanese maple?

[@SuperSalsa75]

Hi! Quick question: How did the rose fertilizer work for you? Would you recommend I use that instead of the Holly-tone?

[@lovelyladygodbless143]

Well done Laura they going to be strong and nice blooming and Russel also want to help 😂😂

[@moonlightgoodwyn6666]

I love your cat and I hope he/she is healthy! Thanks for the video, it is a great help.

[@sherribenson1]

Love ❤️ the info. Loved seeing Russell! Your Weeping Willow is budding out nicely too😊

[@therusticranchgarden]

thanks for that quick video. I have one big hydrangea and I never knew about pruning it in the spring. Very good video. thanks.

[@laurieanne9712]

Yes, it was VERY helpful & enjoyed the Russell bombs, too!

[@lindaleal809]

These videos are great for information and advice. Just wondering about your record keeping though. How do you maintain the best schedule for plant care? All in your head or on your mobile phone or computer spreadsheet or notebook? The size of your garden is already impressive and you have said you have more plans in the next few years, so record keeping seems important. Any tips?

[@parislady1925]

Thank you so much for the close ups! Most video's show it 10' away and you can't see what they are doing. Now I feel I can prune with confidence without damage to the bushes.

[@MidwestGirl]

Laura, you're just the best for gardening advice! I so appreciate your expertise! Thank you so much for sharing this info with us!

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

What would a video be without Russell 😍

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Boring! That's what!🌾💜

[@oishd6077]

It amazes me how two acres of land on earth is controlled soo beaitifully by just two people who are beautifully putting together just such an amazing show. And if there is anyone more eager than you about the spring garden tour, then it is me!!!! I loove tulips but i cannot grow them because we have wet and hot summers and dry, mild winters... Thats the irony of life 😵😵

[@Bamboo4U2]

If I were her neighbors, I'd definitely start planting, especially after seeing some of Aaron's aerial drone footage, lol.

[@oishd6077]

@@Bamboo4U2 yupp exactly!! Seeing her videos are enough to set us on fire being her neighbour would be like oouff!! Dont even have a word there right!

[@jedclampett7705]

Yeah, but how does she keep the squirrels from digging up the bulbs after planting in the Fall and over Winter AND the stupid rabbits from mowing the green leaves of those tulips once they start sprouting up??? Red tailed hawks in abundance overhead that we don't see in the video? Hmmm... I mean really, tulips are tough as they seem to be a critter magnet for us. Daffodils OTOH, critter indifference.

[@lloydbentz7707]

@@jedclampett7705 www.homedepot.com/p/Bonide-3-lbs-Repels-All-Animal-Repellent-Granules-2361/203564372 i used this the past fall when I planted 130 tulips and it kept the squirrels from digging them up, i applied another round this spring after the thaw - little rascals then went into my planters digging so I put it there also, seems to have done the trick

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@jedclampett7705 , Laura has mentioned that there are tons of squirrels in the oak trees but she hasn't noticed any of them bothering her bulbs (unlike the gophers). I also haven't heard her complain about rabbits. Where I am (NJ), there are TONS of hawks to keep the rodents in check but we have pesky chipmunks that are a lot faster than you'd think.

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

I know newer varieties like Limelight bloom on new wood. Is this the case of older varieties like Chatilly Lace, as well?

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Great info. I just started cleaning the garden and questioning how much to trim. Thank you👏☀️🌷🌷

[@soundofsilence21]

Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial. We have a wall of 20+ limelights that we planted in 2021, and then last year late winter I only deadheaded them bc I had read somewhere to not prune much the first year. So this year once we start to see those buds form I've got a lot of pruning you do, removing weak and spindly branches, etc. This video really helped me see what I'm shooting for, so thanks!

[@dorenenagy564]

Thanks so much. Never knew you could cut back the week branches also. Your just filled with great information. Looking for the cold storage to be filled in and see what that looks like!

[@nonnyplays5095]

Just pruned my Little Limelights but didn't take off the weak branches. Thanks for this information...I'll fix that now! Love your energy!

[@mollysmith2713]

ok just pruned my quick-fire for the first time, thanks for the help!

[@millermeadows6359]

Morning from MN.... Great video guys thank you God bless.

[@pamketron]

Great info Laura and perfect timing. I need to do this to mine. Thanks! Russell was helping!🐾

[@cathybranly1839]

Russell was a big help! That is one of my favorite spots in your garden. My yard isn't big enough for a weeping willow. Can't wait to see all the tulips in bloom!

[@thelmahall2593]

Wow I can't wait to see them grow this summer!

[@lsturbointeg]

totally understand the method of cutting off the weaker branches. if I'm trying to get my hydrangeas to get taller would I leave those smaller branches on and would they eventually become thicker or do they remain smaller thus why you say to cut them off? thanks! keep up the AWESOME videos!!!!

[@nicolechew1029]

Very informative!! I love hydrangeas. I just moved into my house a couple of years ago and I have a hydrangea that I have no idea what kind it is. It's never flowered and I don't know what to do for the poor thing lol!

[@itsmewende]

Thanks for this lesson, I probably wouldn't even think about removing those twigs...and now I don't have to, unfortunately the deer pruned mine, just hoped they come back, they were new early fall, and I don't remember which type they were.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Good video and right on time for lots of us! Your tulips are going to SHOW OUT this Spring, girl! The foliage looks fantastic! Did you plant some for early, mid AND late Spring bloom? I love for their season to last as long as possible! Thanks, Laura & Russell, for sharing this valuable info with us! 🌾💜

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Thank you for the super clear, easy to follow directions! I really needed this! You are my favorite gardening expert! We still have snow on the ground, but it'll be time for me to do this before I know it! Getting excited for the gardening season!!!

[@itshomelife]

Great video Laura! Just finished mine up a few weeks ago. So happy for spring! 🌿

[@cindyswain6613]

Trying to figure out a good place to plant hydrangeas in my yard. Thank you for the videos😺

[@yvencia1150]

Great video and thank you for sharing!😊💙 💚😁😊💙 💚

[@karinacypriano7634]

Thanks for making these awesome videos, yours are definitely my favorite ones!!! All I know about gardening I learned from you

[@christalamia8569]

Very helpful! I’ve got some rose tone on the way to feed my limelight’s as well this year! Thanks for the tip.

[@f0reverfaithful]

I love your videos! I was watching this, and when I saw Russel I wondered "where's No?" I think he was a black and white six toed cat that started coming around last year. Anyways, I can not wait to see this year's spring projects!

[@samanthabarris3729]

Can't wait to see all your tulips bloom

[@rhondawilliams9449]

I love hydrangeas and hope to have a garden full of them someday. (Condo dweller, for now) Thank you for this these clear and helpful instructions on the care of hydrangeas. Can't wait to see yours in bloom!

[@radhikam2401]

Rhonda Williams me too. A small cottage with a decent size garden are my top life goals.

[@rhondawilliams9449]

A cottage would be perfect. Sounds lovely.@@radhikam2401

[@irelbellamy6144]

Thank you, I’m going to try these on next spring Lord willing.😊

[@eddiebambam]

It's was totally helpful like all your videos! I got some work to do this weekend since the weather will be nice! Thanks again as always! ❤️😊🌱🌿💚

[@gill597]

Love your garden

[@gwendolyndarnley9648]

This video was posted right after I finished pruning my limelights. Hope I did it right!

[@barbll000]

Really helpful, especially about cutting off weak branches. I'm not certain of a couple hydrangeas whether they regrow on old or new wood so I'll have to check to see where the new growth is.

[@kyrad6543]

Russell in the way, move Russell out of the way, Russell comes right back to same in the way spot. Just like a cat!

[@susanb5873]

Thank you soo much for doing this video. It is so helpful. 🙂 Love those🏵🏵🥀🌷⚘ I'm going to do an experiment with the cut off branches and see if I can propagate some.

[@rebeccastokes4956]

I just ordered several bags of Espoma fertilizers. Cant wait to get them in!

[@lanabeaudoin7776]

I really appreciate the educational videos!!

[@cathy8819]

Yes, very helpful.

[@donhoejr]

What if you want them to grow to a huge plant? Like the ones you planted in front of your kitchen last year?

[@tuckerfam7311]

Laura, I would love to know about other Hydrangeas. I have a blue one but when it rebloomed it was pink. I have been adding the acid loving fertilizer with not much success. Do you have some tips?

[@lauraluvsgordo3351]

Beautiful 😍

[@mcgannpster]

Thank you, very helpful

[@pambonesteel3775]

I need to prune the Limelight and Little QuickFire that I planted last year, but have been very nervous to do it. Thanks for the perfectly-timed video!

[@erinschultz1953]

Pam Bonesteel I have some limelight’s that I planted last year too. I went out after watching this video and got all clammed up. Lol I started. But then I realize how much weak wood they have and I got nervous to cut. Lol

[@pambonesteel3775]

I live in the Upstate New York region, and the ground is still frozen in spots (not around the Limelight, but definitely around the Little QuickFire). I’m just so nervous to prune them for fear I will do irreparable damage. They’re looking pretty scruffy though since the winds have been wicked this month, and I left last year’s blooms on for the winter. I don’t want to lose them! I do have the fertilizer, so maybe in between raindrops tomorrow, I will try to tackle pruning them. Good luck!

[@melissaallenmainegardener4574]

hi Laura ! i love watching your videos, you've truing have taught me so many things and i am so thankful you provide with such great information and inspiration :) i am wondering how the Bonide BurnOut Weed & Grass Killer worked for you ?

[@noracoolen2167]

Thanks for the info

[@melodymelody6589]

Great informational video. Thank you!! When, in the Spring do you turn on your drip system in your flower beds?

[@sissyk819]

I just started watching your videos and I am OBSESSED!! You are a wonderful person to watch and a great teacher! I havent watched a ton of videos yet (because you have a lot lol) so I'm sorry if this was answered a while back, but I'm wondering what happened to your honey bees?

[@jackiehorsley9263]

enjoyed your video

[@MarthaBoddie]

Do you have any advise on pruning azaleas? Great video by the way.

[@gardenfairy9792]

Hi Laura, great info on hydrangeas. When do you typically mulch your bedding area's, and is this something you do yearly? Love your gardening buddy. 🙂

[@paulag.panzermd8239]

Very helpful video. Thank you, as always. Question. How do you coordinate the timing of moving a panicle hydrangea from a pot to the landscape and cutting it back. Is it OK to do both at the same time? Many thanks for your input