Shasta Daisies and MORE ANTS! 🐜🐜🐜 :: Adding Proven Winners Daisy May Shasta Daisies :: Zone 9b

[@BirdsongCrochet]

I seem to have a ton of those super tiny ants everywhere this year. Ugh!! And talk about a lack of self control, I can't even go to Walmart for groceries without a quick run through their garden section, lol! Home Depot trips, yeah, I'm coming home with a car load of plants ALWAYS! lol!! And no need to apologize for the weeds in your pot, we all have them! I sometimes don't know if it's a plant coming back from the previous year so I let them go until I realized that, nope, it's a weed!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Sorry about your ants....yuck! Great idea to mix the daisies. We've got a native daisy that seems to bloom for most of the summer. They are too thin for your use and probably too cold weather for your area. Fun video Janey!

[@pamelakilgus9309]

😱😱🫣🫣🐜🐜🐜🐜 oh my gosh when there was a close up of your hand and they were crawling all over your hands I was yelling “ oh my gosh get ‘‘em off get ‘‘em off “ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. And what self control to get ONE plant 👏👏👏👏 I went to Lowes the other day for 2 plants and ended up with a cart 🛒 load 🤭🤭🤭🤭 I have NO self control in those places 😬. Have a wonderful day friend 🥰🥰🥰

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I know!! Sooo gross! Haha you’re my kind of girl Pamela! I purposely didn’t grab a cart but my hands were as full as could be! 😂

[@tammyrice1529]

I think you showed great self control. You only got 1 plant not 1 flat of plants. I hope your day goes great.

[@momwhodoesthings]

I also have a horrible ant problem in my garden. After research, I found that sprinkling dried molasses around the garden drives them away. Farmers use it to keep the ants out. It’s also a soil amender. I’ve done it two years in a row now and it definitely works in my area. I buy dried molasses in bulk now and put it all over. I went from getting bit every time I put my hand in the soil to only seeing ants every once in awhile. You do have to do it every year though.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Wow that is so interesting! I’ll have to try it thanks!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Wow! I did not know about dried molasses. Where do you get it? I have ants all over my yard. I often find the ants when I dig in their nest and get bitten. The bites hurt and the itch like crazy! Good luck with the ants, Janey!

[@momwhodoesthings]

@@jenniferhooks2454 I last bought a big bag on Amazon. It doesn’t get ride of the 100% but I would say that, for me, it cleared up about 75-80%

[@jenniferhooks2454]

@@momwhodoesthings thanks for the helpful info!

[@penelopejane5285]

@@DigPlantWaterRepeat I don’t know if that would be a good idea with a beagle LOL mine love to find every scent involving food 😂😂

[@itsmewende]

I see no reason why your idea of the staggered bloom times won't fulfill your hearts delight with daisy love. I also have faith that you'll do a fine job of trimming back everything.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Wende!! I appreciate you saying that! 😘😘😘

[@maureenb1109]

My friend jokingly says I have a real addiction to buying flowers and I need help lol but I just can’t help it even when I bring more home and stand there thinking where on earth do I put these 😂

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Hahaha same! Figure it out later!

[@lindaga820]

I have same addiction Maureen ,I just can't pass up a garden center !! My excuse to my husband is I don't smoke, drink, or gamble, this is what I love !!!

[@maureenb1109]

@@lindaga820 Haha exactly Linda me either so we deserve it lol 😊🌺🌸

[@jannetteguzman3585]

I would love to see that blooming time of the Shasta Daisies. L❤️V£ your garden. It's so beautiful 😍 you really got talent.

[@cindywarren5939]

Just one plant? Come on go get more!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha Cindy! You’re my kind of girl! 😉😆

[@vzcaballero9852]

I follow you every day 😊

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey 🌺you planted very beautiful plants . Ants are problem. Have awonderful day.🌺🌻

[@cacticollector6542]

Oh ! I hope you can get rid of those ants. I moved away from the hard/ harsh desert( Joshua tree) we had such a terrible problem out there. They would even get in my house. It hurt so bad because they were the ones that bite. Your garden is so beautiful 😍

[@MariePotsPlants]

Ants are my sworn enemy and amdro is my savior!! Works miracles!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yay Marie! Good to know that brand works! 🙌🏼

[@MariePotsPlants]

Yes and the clear liquid ones from Terro are great for indoors. Granted you will have an army of them for maybe a day coming after the bate. Don’t disturb them! They will start to die of quickly.

[@judyjohnson7468]

Love, Love the Daisy Idea! Going to look Awesome. I am with you on the Ants!! 🤢 Also what Girl can walk thru a Garden Center & NOT Grab a Plant!! Lol Love & Hugs 🤗❤️❤️

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Hahaha it’s just too tempting Judy! 😂😂😂 thanks for watching my friend! 💗

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Wow 😳 those ants have a little city under your garden 🐜 they all scattered with little egg larvae in their mouths. They must have been like “the sky is falling “ and those little buggers bite ! Little humming birds remind me of fairies 🧚🏻‍♀️. See ya soon Garden Queen 👸🏼

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha I know!!! And they move so fast, it’s like they all go into fight or flight mode within seconds! 😱😱😱 Thanks Rosie! 😘😘😘

[@barbaraghose8226]

The crape Myrtle is beautiful and blooming well…your garden Janey is just gorgeous vibrant with lots of colors, your hard work paid off 😍😻💐

[@KP-gw5zv]

Good day. Oh the ants. What a problem. I am so lucky so far with no ants however I don't want to think they are not there. Fingers crossed that the traps will work. The shasta daisies look wonderful where you planted them. And we can't forget about the sky blue flowers. You did well. Enjoy and have a wonderful day.

[@suec9816]

another awesome, fun video.

[@GardenHappy]

Oh what a GREAT idea!!! Yes mix them up together why not! And I cant wait to see them. That is such a great idea Janey. I planted daisies from seed and it took a year before they bloomed. The first year they established their toot system then i got blooms the following year Same as fox gloves.❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I’m so impressed you grew them from seed! I actually just bought a pack of seeds to put in a native garden area. Good to know they don’t bloom until second year! Thanks! 💗

[@GardenHappy]

@@DigPlantWaterRepeat I only found that out after they produced TONS of foliage but no blooms. I was like what the heck??? Why aren't there any flowers??? hahaha But then the next year I was able to divide them all because they multiplied and produced so many tubers underneath that first year. It's worth it in the end. Good luck hun. I can't wait to see the end results for you.

[@vzcaballero9852]

Great garden

[@kayjane2115]

Don't be nervous pruning your Loropetalum shrubs, they're super easy! Jim Putnam has good advice on one of his shrub pruning videos on how and when to prune them. Basically, you just trim them up after they finish flowering. I have four and they flower in spring and fall. It's hard to mess up on these. They're so hardy too. 🌸☀️🌻

[@yasminclarke6765]

What a blessing to be able to offer food to so many insects and birds. I love it!

[@tatianalightown4916]

Would love to see how you sharpen your pruners

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I agree Janey 💕 Daisies are such a happy flower 🌸

[@willaerley7140]

I know it’s wrong, but I always spray Raid on an active nest like that. Also, I sprinkled Sevin on my deck supports and no more ants. Do what you gotta do!

[@PershijsmachnijKherson]

Hello my friend. This is more than just a video, you put love and passion into it. Great job! Good luck 🌹

[@penelopejane5285]

I am near you in Natomas and the ants are NUTS for me this year too.

[@josweatt898]

Love those daisies and the blue sky. I am kicking myself for not picking up some of the PW daisies Lowes had here earlier in the season. No one has any petunias for sale here guess cause it’s too hot to plant now. I didn’t pick up any earlier but do have petunias I grew from seed. I am going to take them out of their pots and plant along drive. I have decided to pass on Plumbago here as their blooms were so tiny compared to yours. I did get me a huge Madison Star Jasmine on half price (I asked for it) I am planting near deep end of my new pool and will espalier it out into a fan. My nod to you in my garden ❤️love your videos and your music is so relaxing 😎

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh how exciting Jo!! Once you get all your pool landscaping done I would love to see it!

[@janeta2559]

I didn't know you could just stick those grey ant poison things directly into the soil. That is so good to know. Sometimes I wonder if the dry weather we have been having here in SE Wisconsin is sometimes a cause for the ants to come. So far it hasn't been as bad as your situation but when you come across one area its so hard to deal with. Plus this season and last season we are having record heat as well.

[@peggygilbert4659]

Your garden is gorgeous! Re.the ants. Rumor has it that if you mix anthills, like put a scoop of ants onto a different anthill they will kill each other. Dont know if it works. But might be worth a try!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Omg really??? Haha that sounds brutal! If the stakes don’t work I might try that! 😆💗

[@kathy5216]

I put ant traps in them…also I know they don’t like cinnamon, vinegar, chalk, or baby powder

[@bubbles6124]

I live in the California desert and we have our fair share of ants, however its not too bad anymore since we started using Amdro sprinkles. I noticed they like the drier areas of the yard and not where we have chunky bark mulch or the landscaping rock where moisture gets retained. It was horrible when we first moved into our new build 10 years ago, but as the years have gone by they have dwindled.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I saw those sprinkles at the store! If the stakes don’t work that is my next option I think!

[@gaylerichards7409]

OMG! I’m itchy watching those ants!! You were brave! I’m loving those PW daisies! Good luck on the pruning. Take more ant poison with you.

[@karencassar5340]

The ants could be looking for moisture and food in your soil as you have been very dry?

[@lustraveller717]

Ugh, ants. They are such a pain. They had bait on sale for Prime Day and I bought some on Tuesday and when I was in my kitchen yesterday I noticed I had some ants on my counter. NOOO! I hate feeling them climbing on me when I am in the garden. The bait should arrive today and I will be placing them all over my garden. I know some ants are necessary but they are getting out of control.🐜🐜🐜🐜 I know a mixture of sugar and borax mixed with water is good at keeping them under control, too. Enjoy your day!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Nooooo!! I think being on the counter is the worst! They are bound to find a crumb or something then you’ll never get rid of them! Good luck Lu! Let me know how it goes! 🤞🏼

[@sydneykasmar]

I like the simplicity of the stakes you put in for the ants. They do seem to show up in quantity when the climate is drier than usual.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yes I was happy with how easy it was! Thanks Sydney! 💗

[@krismatson2137]

I have a handful of Daisy Mays and love them too. They are about 3 years old and one of them is 3 feet tall while the others are 2 feet as the tag says. Good idea to plant them along with your others.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh interesting that one of them got to 3 feet! I hope mine stay around 2, but it would still be an interesting contrast! Thanks Kris! 💗

[@alcg3981]

I sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth around as well as using that type of bait. The DE is a fairly quick act, and since my precious cat Cannelle passed 01 June 😿😿, I use them both a little more freely in places I didn't before. But IMHO the ants never really go away completely. Ant Lives Matter too 😊😉.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh Alysen!!!! I’m sooo sorry about Cannelle! How heartbreaking 💔 sending hugs! 💗💗💗💗

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

I hate dealing with the fire ants here in Texas; those mo-foes hurt! 🤬🔥

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Ugh!!! We don’t really have fire ants here thank goodness! I think that would just push me over the edge! 😡😆

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Janey, or is it, Janie(?), I love the idea of mixing the two varieties of Shasta Daisies to get an extended bloom of daisies in the garden. I think that pops of white in the garden make the other colors stand out more. Your gardens are simply beautiful! Those darn ants seem to be a problem in my landscape too. 🐜🐜 I hope your family has a wonderful weekend! ~Margie🦋🌿💕

[@tlcgarden2300]

I love the Daisy May Shasta Daisies. Good idea to combine the varieties. I’m going to do the same! Thanks 🌼M

[@GardenHappy]

Me too ❤️❤️❤️

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

You should!! Shasta daisies for weeks would be awesome! 💗

[@Knoxlette]

I’ve read that ants are territorial and will vacate if other ants show up. Scoop up ants from one area and dump them on another. Maybe that would help. Ugh. I don’t mind them in small doses but there are so many in that shot!

[@maiyang6569]

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[@thomasphillips6612]

Wow! Did you get bite bad!😮

[@roseofsharin]

The ants are in full take-over mode! I don't have them in the garden but they are around the house. Orkin guy took care of them. They have killed my plants before, though. Their tunnels can destroy roots. This year it's earwigs and snails for my garden. Yuck.

[@simplybloom]

Yes show off that tree! It’s beautiful! I love daisies, all kinds of daisies, they are just so happy looking☺️ so sorry about all the ants, that doesn’t make it fun when they are crawling all over you. Loved the video!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Mya! I agree, I think daisies are so cute! 😍

[@ThePieceFullGarden]

Your crape myrtle looks stunning!! Mine is just starting, so exciting. Those pesky ants, must be their season lol I’m dealing with the same. Those daisies are going to be beautiful 🥰

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yay for your crepe myrtle Melissa! Oh I hope your ants are not as bad as mine, they are allll over!

[@nicolechew1029]

I grew Shasta daisies (I think, they were perennials) from seed last March, and planted them out in the fall. They bulked up and grew this spring and they were HUGE. Like 5 feet tall. The seed package says 18" tall, so I planted them in places I'd need things at that height. Nope! Giant daisies! so now I have to figure out what to do. The packet lied to my face 🤣🤣🤣

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha you grew monster daisies Nicole!! 👹 🤪

[@yesidtac7863]

Muy buenos dias

[@jillbruce3624]

The ants are prevalent here too and the teeny tiny ones get in the house. Dickens of a time ridding them. I share your opinion on the Shastas. Happy trimming.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yikes and yuck Jill! They are really bad this year for me! Thanks for watching and commenting! 💗

[@clintreynolds9632]

Your garden is so beautiful! You have done an awesome job with it! I love your Crepe Myrtle! We have them everywhere in Tx. Btw do you know what variety it is? But keep up the beautifulness

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks so much Clint! I have no clue the variety unfortunately! I think possibly pink velour since it looks similar? Thanks for your sweet comment! 💗

[@clintreynolds9632]

@@DigPlantWaterRepeat oh yes ma’am you’re welcome! I just bought a Limelight Hydrangea today because I saw yours. We also got some rain we desperately needed. I like the fact you let your Crepe Myrtle grow naturally. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful landscape

[@cingbur7824]

I feel your pain, I also have ants where I plant and they bite! Hope the traps help.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Ouch!! It just is such a nuisance! Sorry you are dealing with the same Cing! 💗

[@kellyvillanueva9712]

The ants have been horrendous here outside Phoenix. Just everywhere.

[@janaustin5493]

We have fire ants here in south Texas & there is nothing worse than getting into a bed of them while gardening! How do you sharpen your tools? Don’t worry about pruning lorepetalum, I keep mine in a topiary shape in my front bed & am always trimming on it! They’re pretty tough.

[@rspruill1422]

I'm NJ zone 7a. I'm not a huge fan of daisies but I do have a few of Proven Winners. I have the old banana cream. I like that idea of when it blooms, the petals are bright yellow and then it fades to white! Your gardens are amazing!

[@ashleyamelia08]

Are ants beneficial in some ways?

[@janetn1925]

Do you find that the ant baits work? I have a ton of ant hills in my yard and put down about 25 Terro traps. It's been about 6 or 8 weeks and when I check the traps only a small amount if the liquid is gone and ants still there. :(

[@verawallace9055]

One Table spoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of dishwashing soap, into a gallon of water will help, I search you tube and got this advice a couple months ago ,

[@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden]

The daisies will be a nice planting! Hey, Walters Gardens just posted a comparison video about Shasta daisies, FYI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmK0an-NiZeCndU

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh excellent! I’ll check it out thanks Jenny!! 😘

[@janicequick5944]

Neem oil will kill those ants so i would spray the grround with it dont spray your flowers with it it will discolore your flowers.

[@vzcaballero9852]

This is the time ants build there spots because raining time

[@vzcaballero9852]

Hi!! I believe you have ants is because you are using black mulch

[@sonjadewey6280]

What are the ants feeding off of:

[@jeanniecollier6763]

I have fire ants and they hurt and leave bad scars when they bite.

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

I hope the ants were not fire ants like we have in Texas.

[@thomasphillips6612]

😢