Spring Garden Tour: The Beginning | The Preppy Gardener (2024)

Join me, Chip Jones, for an exclusive tour of my spring garden in this episode of "The Preppy Gardener." In this comprehensive tour, I'll take you through the stunning blooms and vibrant colors that have flourished after years of hard work. I'll also provide a sneak peek at my upcoming projects. Throughout the tour, I'll share personal connections and memories associated with specific plants, adding a sentimental touch to the experience.
I'll also discuss my deliberate approach to curating a diverse and visually appealing garden, emphasizing the resilience and beauty of the plants. I'll provide insights into the aesthetics, fragrance, and maintenance of each plant. Additionally, I'll share my decision-making process for selecting and planting different types of plants in the garden, demonstrating a thoughtful and intentional approach.
As we explore the garden, I'll also highlight the significance of creating an environment that attracts and supports pollinators, emphasizing the importance of fostering a space that welcomes wildlife. I'll share my experiences with attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, and the role of specific plants in supporting these pollinators.
So, come along and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as we explore the wonders of my garden.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more gardening inspiration. I can't wait to share this journey with you and look forward to seeing you in the next video!
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[@Jackfrost-lm4oq]

Please do a series of videos on how you transformed the house. I would love to see architectural drawings. The before and after photos. The property is stunning and the production quality of your videos are Hallmark worthy . Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! The house tours will be sometime in the future but for now it is all about gardening as I am woking endlessly to keep up with all the fast growth! Stay tuned!

[@AMarieLaB]

You are so knowledgeable & I have only watched two of your videos & have learned a great deal! The way you speak about your gardens allows me to understand & you inspire me/us. Hands down you are my FAVORITE gardener! Whenever time allows you to make a video....I will be watching! Also, the person behind the camera does a great job!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

I am blown away by such kind words of support!! With this all being so new (the recording of my activities in the garden) I do question myself as to if I am doing well - but your message has really rouched my heart and I cannot tell you just how much these words mean! I hope to continue to improve as I become more and more comfortable and I hope you stay in touch and let me know how I am doin!! Thank you so much!

[@karenleach2306]

I've watched some of your previous videos and enjoyed them. When I saw this video was 51 minutes I thought I'd start watching and switch over to something else, but I didn't. I loved every minute! I'm captured by the beautiful garden you're creating. I have many of the same flowers/plants in KY 6B. I'd love to see more of your home decor and property. Your videographer and editor are superb. Your taste is exquisite and I'm excited to follow along; today I subscribed.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! YES - I was thinking the same thing - 51 MINUTES?! - I do hope to keep videos shorter but I tried to cover so many plants in bloom that it went on and on - so I appreciate you sticking aroung!! I bet your garden in Kentucky is beautiful - Kentucky is such a gorgoeous place! Home tours will come in the future but for now I am so focused on the gardens as they take every spare moment during this time of year. Stay tuned!!

[@annawhite6000]

Absolutely love your videos. Your gardens are amazing! Not sure I've ever seen the proven winner salvias, or at least not as gorgeous as yours! I will definitely be looking to purchase some of those for my yard! Thanks so much for the information ❤😁🌴

[@JenniJohnson]

Your garden space is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your space with us and I look forward to seeing more of your garden.😊

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! Stick around as I continue to share my love of gardening and my happiness of living out on the edge of the prairie!

[@daiseegray9110]

I love your garden style. You have such a GREAT way off explaining what, why and more of what you are doing and planting. Love your memories! 🌼🐝

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! Your words of support mean so much! I love using items inside and out that have some "extra special meaning" and I look forward to sharing more in the future!

[@GrandmaSandy]

For a wonderful garden tour, so many beautiful flowers love the fox gloves and all the beautiful flowers in your garden of true cottage garden look so much for sharing

[@heathersturdevant1825]

Captivating and delightful. Thank you!

[@francasimonetta3849]

I’m so thankful I found your channel Your gardens are absolutely beautiful and I enjoy the tour of you going around and talk about the plants thank you For sharing this beautiful haven ❤😊

[@barbarasidel9012]

I love a long video. There is so much to see indeed.

[@Tayteetay]

Wow, Chip!! Just wow!! So stunning! I love so many things about your home and landscape. Where do I start?! Your home is gorgeous! The courtyard is so inviting! I can't wait to see it as she continues to grow. The colors in the entire landscape are spot on and flow so naturally. And the berms!! So yummy!! Thank you for all the inspiration and for sharing your home and love for growing with us. I'm hooked!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for your kind words! I look forward to sharing more with you soon.

[@glendajones8002]

Love the garden tour today. So looking forward to seeing more of the house and gardens. You’re a great host, you take your time a explain the gardens. Thank you.

[@thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@tht8916]

Loved this. So good of you to explain what each of the plants are and where they thrive the best (sun or shade) and of course, I love seeing Bitsy just meandering around the garden.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! And I will tell Bitsy that she has a new fan too!!

[@SandieBennett-un3co]

I love your videos and your garden is amazing - and those Proven Winners Salvias - I don’t know if I have ever seen those and they’re are so incredibly beautiful!!! I need to run out and find those this week!! Thank you for all the inspirations that you give us non- green thumb folks! You explain everything so it’s easy to understand. You are truly talented!!!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes - the PW salvia are amazing and I just love the blue color that last all season long! Good luck finding yours in your area!

[@ARANH]

Beautiful garden! I like how you share your rationale for selecting the plants.

[@sherribrink5664]

What a wonderful video. I like long videos too. Yours are so peaceful and tranquil and I learn so much and see so many different varieties of plants and flowers. Your my favorite now. Keep up the good work.❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

SUch kind words of support - thank you so much! I am still learning so much on the "taping" side of all of this but I hope to get better and better as I go.

[@sheralinehughes6025]

Absolutely beautiful garden ❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!!

[@jamiehutchison9389]

Chip, I have so enjoyed your amazing videos! I am learning so much from your videos. I do love the way you mention all of the plant, bushes, and tree names. I do greatly admire the English garden style of planting. I have never seen such beauty as you are creating each and every season. I was surprised seeing that you replaced your tulip bulbs with the Proven Winner's Salvia. I went on their site and joined up as a member. I was amazed at all of the plants they showcase! I plan to order from them soon. They also could give me local garden centers near me that carry their beautiful handy work. Thank you again for giving me many great ideas of new things that I could plant here in Georgia! Look forward to seeing your next video! Hugs 🎉

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Good luck getting those salvia - they have been a big hit in this video and I will share how they are growing in an update soon! I hope you stay tuned to more videos in the future as I share my love of gardening!!

[@angelanewton909]

Love your channel! Beautiful gardens and your choice of music is so fitting with your style ❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and I hope to share more videos soon.

[@jeane561]

Your gardens are absolutely gorgeous . So many beautiful plants. Your property is a wonder land. Love and blessings 💙💙💙

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! We have been working hard to get the gardens going and it’s nice to hear such kind words after all the hard work!!

[@sandraryan7058]

Would you consider a house tour? I’m sure I’m not the only one who would be interested. Your gardens are gorgeous!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

I will be doing some tours inside the house in the future. For now I am wanting to focus on the gardens - so stay tuned to future videos! Thank you

[@michaelpeery4826]

Looks Amazing Chip. The videos are GardeningWorld quality.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelpeery4826]

You're welcome, looking forward to seeing how the garden shed plays out in the videos to come.

[@rebeccah6902]

So enjoyed this video! Its a keeper with the outstanding performance of all the flowers Just beautiful! I especially love the mock orange and the peonies. Thank you for sharing!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! The mock orange and Peonies did NOT disappoint this year!

[@angelaengler2387]

I’m always so impressed and inspired seeing your BEAUTIFUL garden and GORGEOUS home ❤️Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I hope to be sharing more soon!

[@charlevansjohnson]

Never knew how much I needed to have Proven Winters Salvia in my garden until today. Hoping I am able to find them in one of our independent garden centers over the weekend. I have learned so much from you already and look forward to your next video. Great Job!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for your kind words! And good luck with the PW Salvia - you will want them every year after you plant them just once! Happy Gardening!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Had to jump back on and say I just subscribed. Can't wait for all your ideas to inspire me.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for subscribing! I hope to bring more inspiring videos soon!!

[@ElviraBagby-zj2gh]

This is such a stunning garden! You’re such an inspiration & knowledgeable. Those Proven Winner Salvias are AMAZING! Love watching your videos, can’t wait to see more of your creativity!!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! The PW salvias are a favorite of mine as well!

[@jerryrobinpendleton5171]

Great video. I really enjoyed every minute. Love that you give the name of each plant and the video person goes in close. We are in north Texas and have had lots of rain too.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I am going to work on more info posting about the plants as I do more videos! Hoping we all get some of this wonderful rain in the middle of the summer!!

[@ruralangwin]

Oklahoma? Wow! So lush and green!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Yes - Oklahoma - and it can be challenging! Thank you for watching!

[@user-zt4jb4nh8j]

Your gardens are spectacular! I really wish we had time to see them in person on our last trip through Oklahoma! Love the story about the Peggy Martin rose and can’t wait to see the pink mandevilla vines as they grow up the obelisk planters. Just beautiful!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! Come see us anytime - we always have an extra pair of gloves 😊

[@denisedevore619]

Wow! Stunning!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kinds words!!

[@LauraRaby-pj3vf]

Thank you for sharing your lovely farm with us! I am amazed how beautiful the courtyard is becoming. I love the addition of the bench and urns, as well as the new plants you are adding. The butterfly garden is amazing with the colors you are incorporating into it, especially the orange tones. I learned so many tips for me to use in my own garden. I can’t wait to see your next video to see how the new plantings are taking hold. 🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I hope the gardens only improve from here!

[@anythingsassy9005]

What a beautiful garden! Thank you for touring us. I just bought the rose sweet mademoiselle too and I’m excited to plant it!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Oh great! Sweet mademoiselle is a beautiful rose! Thank you for watching.

[@saralupo9535]

I’ve be waiting for this video. I hope you start putting out many, many more. I just love it. I just can’t get enough. I hope you plan on doing a house tour sometime.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for watching! I am trying to find the time to do more videos and I hope I get better and better. House tours will be in the future buut for now its all about the garden! Stay tuned!!

[@teriwhite1516]

Best one yet! And all your videos are beautiful. We better stock up on the peach Drift rose!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I LOVE drift roses and yes we will need to get more at Sanders soon!!

[@barbarawall9473]

Your home and landscape is absolutely stunning. What is the trim color on your house?

[@lisagorman2480]

Oh my. I am obsessed.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Oh great! Thank you for watching and I hope to add more videos soon

[@chrishunsaker85]

I just watched one of your videos this past weekend and absolutely love your videos, your detail, the way the video is shot/edited, the music you use. So I watched all of them. Now a subscriber. Best of luck!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words! This is all very new to me but I am working hard to deliver a good product! And thank you for subscribing!

[@paigewood5856]

Love your beautiful garden.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@denise1087]

Great. Video. Thanks for sharing your gardens.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@dsquibbs]

What a beautiful garden! Love how so many of your ideas inspire me to rethink some areas of my gardens. Please continue to make lovely garden videos!! Would also love to see how you decorated the interior of your home. Just beautiful!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! The garden is always changing as are my ideas so I hope you stick around as I bring many more videos in the future. A house tour will happen someday but for now it is all about the gardens.

[@kathleenoedzes6474]

Your home reminds of the home we lived in 30 years so I love it! Would love for you to link some of your products such as your beautiful trough you showed!

[@Blake.Cooper]

SO GLAD I found your channel! I'm from GA (Roswell area) and now live in south central Kentucky.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Oh Yay - Roswell!! I grew up in Ringgold and have been migrating westward now for 25 years! I miss Georgia and my family but I am learning to garden in a new area and it can be challenging - as I am sure you know. But Kentucky is a beautiful state and I am sure there are many wonderful gardens there as well! Thank you for watching!

[@Blake.Cooper]

@@chipjones.thepreppygardener I know where Ringgold is! I drive through when I head back to GA from KY. Your gardens are beautiful. I recently moved to 38 acres (mostly wooded) and trying to develop gardens around our structures first. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheMariposaEffect]

Oh my goodness, your garden is AMAZING! BTW, I believe your clematis may be a ‘bees jubilee.’ Had one at our house we sold years ago and am still looking for another. She was always blooming! Please keep posting!! 😍

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for the info! I LOVE that clematis and many others (as you can tell). Keep watching as I try to keep improving on the gardens!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

First time viewer. When you were entering your gate, the little dog just made me smile!!! Adorable! Bitzy! I am sure I spelled that wrong. Love the formal garden area. The mature trees, the bench and large planters.... just lovely . I can only imagine what it will look like when things start growing. Love the dark wood fence with the ball finials. The courtyard is the perfect name. I do like a little dappled sunlight coming through the trees... but I love a shaded woodland type garden above all. Well ,now I am so curious to see your beautiful garden evolve. Both the front and the back are gorgeous What an amazing property. How long have you been here?

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

We have been here 7 years now and have spent most of that time remodeling the house. I’m so excited to finally be focusing on the gardens and being outside! I hope you stick around as I share more of the projects we have completed and a few new garden surprises coming soon!

[@dianadiane747]

Hi from Hamburg, Germany, dear Preppy Gardener! Please keep on posting videos ❤🙏 Your channel has wonderful content! Keep it going and I send all my love to Oklahoma.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Germany - Wow - Thank you for watching! I will be working on many more videos so stay in touch and let me know how I do!

[@bettygreen3238]

Beautiful!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you!

[@racheloblitas4068]

Omg! I love your videos. They have really inspired me to add some new plants to my own garden. I really love those Proven Winners Salvias but I going to try to find them in my area. They are beautiful. I can’t wait to see how your garden grows and changes over the summer.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! The Proven Winners salvia is always a showstopper in our garden and we sell tons at the nursery! Good luck finding some of your own - and if you do you won't be disappointed!

[@rachellleleux7463]

Love your videos and love shopping at Sanders! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden.

[@thepreppygardener]

Thank you for coming by the Nursery!

[@karenschrantz2307]

My aunt in Houston has a Peggy Martin rose! I had never heard of it and didn’t know the story. I will be looking for one! I love New Orleans and many people came to my town to the Red Cross shelters. I will never forget that. Definitely need this rose in my garden! Love your garden and what a beautiful property. Fresh and unique I would say. Keep the videos coming!

[@CrystalEvans-sl4rg]

Love your garden ! I will have to get some of the proven salvias in the next few days.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

The Proven Winners Salvia are terrific! Hope you are able to locate them! Thank you for watching.

[@jeanchandler2296]

Really lovely tour! Love your garden, and your demeanor/delivery is delightful!

[@thepreppygardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thepottedplanter1184]

Loved your video and your garden is beautiful ❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much - I appreciate your kind words!

[@kenjohnson5235]

Love your ideas for your courtyard. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! The courtyard is a special garden area and I look forward to sharing more of it soon!

[@lindylou3519]

Everything is really filling in & looking beautiful. (Love that English birdhouse!) Hugs from GA❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! Springtime is so crazy busy, but I am try to keep up with the gardens at home. I hope you see even more plants filling in soon as the rain in Oklahoma has been gracious this year and the flowers have been so happy!!

[@user-ey3iz2pn3w]

Great video Chip! Gorgeous gardens!!💜

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@renaeboonstra54]

Gorgeous ❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@susanneschaffer2147]

I love your house and landscape and enjoy every video about it -thanks!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I am still learning so much on the video side of this - but I hope to get better and better as I go.

[@charlottemiller6661]

Totally agree!!

[@cindyrae2605]

Mary's Peony resembles 'Bowl of Beauty'.

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for letting me know - I just love that one and having it given as a gift makes it even more special!

[@cindyrae2605]

@@chipjones.thepreppygardener not certain--just a resemblance!

[@karenschrantz2307]

Outstanding landscaping and color!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much!

[@illyapayne7375]

Absolutely beautiful!! I am really enjoying your channel. ❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! I hope you stick around as I work on my videos skills!!

[@tommyependergrass1913]

Absolutely Stunning‼️🥰💓

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@fayemorgan2496]

Loved, loved loved this video, thank you❤

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much for your kind words and stay tuned for more in the future!

[@Denise_B17]

New subscriber as of today. We have several of the candy corn spirea and the drift peach roses amoung a few other drift roses. Your garden areas are amazing. The pink mandavilla vines are beautiful. I am getting that same hybrid tea rose. They are beautiful. I am getting the blue salvia and different clematis. I love the longer videos. I noticed you had some grasses in your garden. Could you let me know the name of it if you wouldn't mind. I am so glad I found your channel.

[@christabrown26]

❤❤❤

[@Lisa-sp5if]

I absolutely love seeing this detailed and extensive and glorious landscape… But do you guys struggle with deer at all? That’s the huge enemy of our landscaping!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you so much! We do struggle with deer occassionally. I use a spray calledd "Deer Out" and it works quite well. You know, if the deer are hungry they will eat almost anything but I do try to keep certain plants closer to the house to help keep a better eye on them. Happy Gardening!

[@corey3151]

I'm really enjoying your channel. Where did you purchase your birdhouse? It's gorgeous!

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for watching! The birdhouse I bought from Detroit Garden Works - they have amazing garden accents so definitely check them out.

[@Mymar5]

What is the square black planters with obelisk and where can I get them?

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Those planters are no longer available - they are metal and I have had some issues with weathering. But I will keep my eye open for more and will post if I source new ones. The Obelisk - I will have to research to be sure I give you the correct info and again I will try to post any info on them on the video sources and Instagram. Thank you for watching

[@cindyrae2605]

Leucanthemum will get huge--unless they're a dwarf variety.

[@jeannesmith1761]

Yeah I don't grow that trumpet Vine around here it takes off too much I have the whole park but it's still really aggressive be careful with that phone keeps shutting off on me so sorry about that okay talk to you later bye

[@lmk9197]

Can you list plants you speak about so we can purchase

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

I will try to work on that as I do more videos. Thank you for watching!

[@nickmelnik735]

Where are you square metal pots from?

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

The square containers are from a company no longer in business… if I find some similar I’ll be sure to post

[@angiejones7401]

Are you near Linda Vater?

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

I am located near Tulsa and Linda Vater is in OKC - so not very close. But I love watching Linda and she has been a huge inspiration!!

[@jeannesmith1761]

Yeah I I have 30 yards at memorial Park in New Kensington PA zone 6B and I've been doing the flowers all for about 20 years now and I have that dianthus I thought it was so pretty I put that in show me unusual plants but I love the Ethiopians to they're so beautiful sorry my phone keeps going off so that's why it's interrupted in between words but yeah I like your show so I like watching it I like watching other people shows too so it makes it nice I learn a lot from everybody so we'll talk talk to you later okay bye

[@GrandmaSandy]

For a wonderful garden tour, so many beautiful flowers love the fox gloves and all the beautiful flowers in your garden of true cottage garden look so much for sharing

[@chipjones.thepreppygardener]

Thank you for your kind words! I love a cottage garden and hope to be sharing more videos soon.