Rhododendron, Phlox, and Catmint: Care, Pruning, Pests, and Garden Insights | Garden with Marta

*Title:* Rhododendron, Phlox, and Catmint: Care, Pruning, Pests, and Garden Insights | Garden with Marta
*Description:*
Welcome to "Garden with Marta"! 🌿 In today's episode, we're focusing on three wonderful plants: rhododendron, phlox, and catmint. Get ready for a comprehensive guide on their care, pruning, and protection against pests.
🌸 *Rhododendron* - I'll show you my rhododendron and discuss the pests that may harm it, along with effective fertilizing tips. You'll also see how beautifully other plants like the tree peony bloom around it.
🌼 *Phlox Subulata (Creeping Phlox)* - Learn the best conditions for growing creeping phlox and how to ensure a bountiful bloom.
Variety: Spring Lilac is seen in the video.
🌿 *Catmint* - I'll demonstrate how to prune catmint in May using the "Chelsea Chop" technique to extend its flowering period.
🚶‍♀️ *Garden Bed Tour* - Join me on a tour of my garden beds to see what's growing and to hear about the plants I plan to prune using the "Chelsea Chop" technique in two weeks to prolong their blooming.
Pest Control:
Nematodes with vine weevil larvae (From the brand Koppert)
Greenfly- I use Sanium from Protect Garden(safe for bees)
I'll share my experiences and proven tips for each of these plants to help you keep your garden vibrant and colorful!
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*Hashtags:*
#Rhododendron #Phlox #Catmint #GardeningTips #GardenWithMarta #PlantCare #PruningTechniques #ChelseaChop #GardenTour

[@betsymaltby6788]

Hello from NJ (zone 7a). Spring blooming bulb foliage dying back and the perennials taking over, particularly the Hosta & ferns. The Aliums are in bloom and beginning to naturalize to my surprise. Loving the many varieties of Aquilegla (Columbine) where some are in full bloom and some are just starting; have many 'volunteers' that I am happy to have. The best news...I was ready to give up on my hydrangea macrophylla, but with our mild winter, the buds did not freeze...it should be a stunning show this summer. Enjoy your channel, your gardens are stunning and always leave with a tip or trick I did not know.

[@kristab8728]

My creeping phlox is also having a great time right now, along with my apple tree and my lilac bushes. I'm zone 5a in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. I'm always so happy to see one of your videos pop up. Please consider posting videos on Wednesdays too! I'd love to see an update on your new front area. I would also love for you to do a video of your background greenery that sets your garden off so beautifully. Have a wonderful week!

[@theunretireddesigner6448]

Hi Marta, I’m in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Our last snow (I hope) just melted 2 weeks ago. I am so enjoying seeing all the colour in your garden while mine is just starting to wake up.

[@susandarbyshire5198]

Watching from the UK gorgeous sunny day here. Love to watch your latest video every Saturday morning while my husband is on the golf course. Bliss. Thank you

[@leaneoreilly9359]

Hi from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 we are in autumn here and the warm weather has really lasted with temperatures still teaching 27°c! The garden is still flowering as if we are in summer. Looking forward to some cooler weather now. 😅

[@dianasalem3126]

I started gardening two years ago and I have learned so much from watching you. Thank you so much for sharing your passion for gardening. I’m here in the U.S , Toledo -Ohio zone 6a

[@vintagelady1]

Hi, I'm in 8b up here in Oregon, a refugee from southern California. Roses are my thing; I'm currently putting in a big rose garden & a smaller patio with a low border for annuals, low-growing perennials, "fun' plants & gift plants. I'm also planting hydrangeas of all sorts this year. I live on 2 acres & am surrounded by forest of native white/black oak & non-native fir trees. I love your channel b/c you give ideas & tips for real gardeners who may have limited time or energy, as when you said about the catmint "Don't worry about where you cut the stem, just shear the back until it blooms, then sheer the front," but then you pointed out plants where that was not a good policy! I would love to have a tree peony or 2---when I moved here 8 years ago I thought I'd get into peonies, but there are only so many things I can do at my age, so peonies must wait for a year or 2! Thank you so much for your wonderfully helpful channel.

[@joydaniel597]

Watching from New Jersey USA. Love, love your garden.

[@lindaoconnor4122]

Thank you for your wonderful and informative videos! Your garden is so beautiful. It is warm and sunny in Western Washington in the Pacific Northwest. Zone 8b

[@dianahamilton-9482]

Hi Martha, I'm in Connecticut, Zone 6b. We're having wonderful sunny cool spring days. My alliums and peonies are about to open and my roses are all budded up. Can't wait!

[@evanorvell8368]

I'm gardening in east , USA, zone 8b. All of our spring blooms are gone, and the summer perennials are starting. Echinacea is in full bloom along with salvia black and blue, and May night. Panicle hydrangeas are budding up and roses are beginning. Probably the most beautiful time of the year in my garden!

[@pamelacorsi]

Massachusetts, USA here. My garden is about a month behind yours and we had a cold wet spring. Today I'll be dividing and moving perennials. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@aaronsvoboda5897]

Currently spring here in the US! I have recently gotten into gardening with perennials, I used to mainly grow veggies. But this year I have 50+ perennials I am putting around the yard and I can't wait until they really take off. Your garden makes me excited to see what the future holds for all of these plants!

[@user-rosesroses]

Enjoy your videos. Beautiful garden. USA

[@SummiBegum]

Same! In zone 6b USA

[@annakasikkink7489]

I'm in zone 8a North Carolina. I planted an Itoh peony Morning Lilac last fall and it actually had two blooms this spring. I was excited because I expected I'd have to wait a few years. It's blooms have passed but I have gardenias, oak leaf hydrangea and clematis looking lovely right now.

[@JingjingYu]

Hello there! I ran across your channel when searching for types of different alliums. I grew some bulbs for the first time last October, and they have been in blooms for the past two weeks (im in zone 8a, Georgia, US). They are so so lovely, definitely will grow some more this year. Rosies have been blooming for a month now, and my lilies just started flower two days ago. I absolutely love your garden and thank you for sharing! Have a great day!

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

your garden is stunning, I love tree peony too and have some planted in my garden, my favorite one is" Hanakisoi "Tree Peony, highly recommend.

[@mercury_rising]

Great tips on the catmint! I love your garden. Writing from Vancouver area of Canada 🇨🇦.

[@Ruthsdreamgarden]

Florida, USA… my dahlia plant from seed is budding. Zinnias, cosmos, and snapdragons are blooming enough for bouquets in the house. I am in love with the creeping phlox, I will definitely have to try it.

[@mandystevens906]

Hi Martha very sunny in the UK. Loving your garden . I planted alliums since watching your videos. Love them xx

[@kathyfunk3585]

Hello Marta, I’m watching from The US I live in South Carolina. Your garden is beautiful. I have been a long time gardener but I just started doing a cut flower garden to sell at my roadside/driveway stand. I’m doing a small scale flower bouquets. Love your videos.

[@denisemiller2784]

Hi Marta Joining you from Kansas City Your garden is such an inspiration!! We have had an unusual spring here, everything seems to be about a month early. My peonies and iris are finishing and I already had buds on the Incrediball Hydrangeas. Thank you so much for sharing your garden.

[@Tropicallandscape]

Amazing garden,..so nice Thank you for share

[@shawnh.6655]

Here in southeast Wisconsin, USA Zone 5A my daffodils and tulips have just ended and alliums are getting ready to bloom. The stars of my garden right now are Queen of Hearts and Jack of Diamonds Brunnera.

[@allamizin3213]

Hanakisoe Tree Peonies, that's the name . They are gorgeous.

[@francineh.7825]

Oh my goodness your tree peony is gorgeous!! I don't have one but I definitely have to get one. I'm in a zone 3a in Canada so where I live the trees are just starting to shows leaf buds. We seem late this year. I can hardly wait for things to start growing!

[@susanascott8469]

I have tree peony too. I had to move it, and in the 4 years I've had it, she is very slow growing. She is a deep red flowering peony. When I find the tag, I'll share the details. All in all, I love peonies.

[@billiechrystler6034]

I have not tried tree peonies. I love the color of yours. I have a traditional peony, variety Sarah Bernhardt, beautiful pink color here in my North Carolina zone 7b garden. I may try to find that tree peony that you have in your garden. That would look lovely with the one I have. Love your gardens. It always looks amazing. You inspire me!

[@robang01]

I’m in love. Marta, will you please tell us about your gravel pathway? Is it white or grey gravel, and what size? Did you place landscape fabric and or screenings underneath. How was it constructed? Please tell us your process ❤️

[@MsSlushatel]

Hi Martha, it's always so nice to see you, I love your Polish accent, please don't change it :) and your garden of course is sooo beautiful. I am watching you from South Carolina, USA

[@vickivance4614]

I live in the US in northern Minnesota, and right now my daffodils are blooming. Everything is growing nice right now because we’ve gotten lots of rain. Can’t wait for the blooms to come.

[@eileenpostings1465]

Thanks again Marta. I always enjoy your gardening tips. You have an amazing garden. I wish I was as active as you however I have a wonderful gardener who looks after my garden very well. I pass on all your tips to him. I live in Llanelli South Wales. Summer has arrived at last over the last few days and it’s wonderful. I hope it continues. Love from Eileen 🌺🌹🌷

[@llps1466]

I am Indiana, USA. I planted alliums because of your inspiration! I love them but nothing else is blooming at the moment and I need to find different colored perennials for May to contrast with the allium. Phlox is a good idea, thanks!

[@milankatz9628]

I am in Upstate New York, zone 6A. Looks nothing like the stage of your garden. It has been very wet and cool. My landscape should like yours in 3 weeks.😉

[@creatingmygarden]

Good Morning Marta my name is Jacqueline I have a gardening channel as well I am in Saskatchewan Canada we are considered the prairies and I am zone 3B even though they say we are a 4 now I am skeptical our winters get very cold at time down to -40c. Anyhow I just wanted to say I enjoy your channel and how early you get colour in your garden. Some of the plants you grow I can grow here as well such as creeping phlox, peonies etc. I also really like your white rock don’t see to many gardeners use that anymore but it looks very nice and clean.

[@user-il1gz9hh9i]

I am in the US have been gardening all my life. Love your beautiful garden

[@petramckean5041]

Watching from Vancouver. You have such good tips like the Chelsea chop, and the phlox tips. Your rhodo is stunning, as is your tree peony. Mine is four years old and is not blooming. 😢

[@carolynperry6712]

Your garden is stunning! Would love to see a full garden tour. Also wondering what you use for mulch? I garden in Victoria, BC Canada and my garden is slowly waking up

[@joannetullini6814]

Gorgeous, your garden and you. I'm from Southern New Jersey, USA.

[@lemonwater527]

hello Marta I'm from |Serbia and I'm also struggling with my rhododendrons but I'm not giving up because I love them so much

[@laurajones2032]

Hi from Illinois!

[@editab.4537]

Hello Marta. I am watching from Germany. I love your Garden. Is beautifull. ☺😊

[@aliciab4977]

Hi Marta, I’m on the south shore of MA in the states. Zone 6b. I have creeping phlox and some late blooming double daffodils. My peony plants are budding out now and a couple alliums as well. I love watching your videos because our blooming schedules align closely. 💜🩷

[@laurajones2032]

Love it Thank you

[@magdanomad3586]

Polska też ogląda..😊

[@mara5931]

your rhododendron is beautiful!! just plant mine this spring’ i’m in 4b WI-USA.. 😍

[@magdalenamieliwodzka4794]

❤❤❤ brawo pani Marto

[@Pearl-zf3qk]

Watching from zone 7 USA. My garden is only now waking up! what zone is your garden? Love your garden!

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

My New Jersey garden is 30 years old and my azalea has bloomed already

[@pamd1861]

Looks beautiful Marta! Adore tree peonies and regular ones too. I only wish they bloomed for a longer period of time. I had 2 amazing pink ones flanking my front gate at my previous home. I didn't have the heart to take them with me I know they don't like being transplanted. Still looking for one for my new home and will add. Do you fertilize yours? With what and when? Thanks🌻new jersey zone 7

[@lourdestsimeoni]

Hi Marta, love love your garden. Beautifully done! I’m from Windsor Canada. I like to know what’s the name of peony you were holding in your hand. Very thankful for your videos. 😉

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

Marta stated that she did not know the name of the Peony.

[@alinutza249]

Hi Martha, I was wondering if you ever had to deal with clematis blight? Last week my clematis was in full bloom, I watered it quite heavily as it was really hot outside, and this week after 3 days of rain my clematis looks one inch from being dead 🥹 I am writing you from Transilvania, Romania

[@y.peffle2802]

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[@tcsanfranfan1]

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[@leaneoreilly9359]

Hi from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 we are in autumn here and the warm weather has really lasted with temperatures still teaching 27°c! The garden is still flowering as if we are in summer. Looking forward to some cooler weather now. 😅