The Mulch I Use + Versailles Update // Garden Answer

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[@dorothyjbond]

I try to avoid bags of mulch because of all the plastic.

[@agood1]

they are good sturdt bags I reuse them all the time.

[@amydeeds6248]

I’m watching this 3 years later and can’t believe how different your garden looked! Especially the new property in the background-just a field! You are so much more comfortable in front of the camera too. I think I will use some soil conditioner as mulch to improve my clay soil over time. Great video 😊

[@fuzyfuzfuz2]

Me: *going through the older videos after having watched the new videos.* sees blue spruce in background* oh no! Laura! You're gonna lose that in 3 years from now to a windstorm! But I can't warn you! Oh well. It's super neat to see how much has changed over the year! The process is super cool 😎

[@taraallison4353]

Oh my gosh.... I've watched you for a few years and I can tell where your standing as in reference to your house.. I can tell your driveway is behind you and that's the old blue spruce that just fell down a few weeks ago..... PLUS! your new addition to your property.. Oh my .... SUCH A DIFFERENCE!! You and Aaron have done some awesome work...

[@elmormonteiro5780]

I’m getting hooked on gardening. My only problem is it’s expensive having it as a hobby. Plants are so expensive. Soil, mulch, fertilizer and tools can drain your bank account. So I’m doing it gradually. Thank you for all your bright ideas. Stay safe.

[@AaronSmith-kt2fs]

I love that G&B Soil Building Conditioner. I use it as top mulch too, and I use it to put on grass after seasonal thatching and reseeding. It's really great stuff. Our yard started as sand, but after using this in all of our beds for 5+ years, the character of the soil has really changed. Our plants are super happy and we rarely get weeds (with zero spraying or chemicals of any kind.)

[@lauraskender2884]

I love the summary of mulch. Woukd love a summary of feeding plamts. What to use for annuals and perennials. When and how to feed.

[@kristenwinter8157]

Where can you find the g&b mulch. I can’t find. Also how often do you add or replace the mulch?

[@Anonom2012]

I would also love to know the differences between Espoma's various Plant-Tones and Osmacote's versions as slow-release fertilizer.

[@carolkelly9209]

I'm with you on the bagged mulch, I do the same I'm to old, time is important to me at this stage of my life. Always look forward to your videos.

[@karenross3457]

I agree with you regarding buying mulch in bulk. I have a large yard and use the bags. My husband lugs the bags and deposits them where I need them. Also, one year we received three yards of contaminated mulch. Never again! Bags are easier and safer. Your gardens look fantastic! Have you ever considered doing a book on your gardening designs and tips?

[@SeeFair23]

Karen Ross Oh yes, a book would be great! Someday........

[@lcrread]

Totally agreed. Is a book on your to-do list? Step-by-Step instructions, what materials, plants, Q & A.

[@diane1940]

i've also heard from nursery workers that there can be problems with bulk mulch, especially weeds and insects, so bags are the way to go.

[@kellypywtorak5166]

Good to know about the contaminated mulch. I was going to get some from our arborist but I’ll skip it.

[@amysvob3066]

Laura how often are you applying the planting compost/conditioner? Just annually?

[@Cristina-bj8yo]

Were can i purchase that compost . Do you know if Home Depot sales something similar . Thank you soo much for all your information i truly enjoy watching you .

[@Cristina-bj8yo]

Awe in south Florida iim afraid is going to be hard to find I’ll google it n see . Thank you 😊

[@catf4865]

I live in MN and you can’t find soil building conditioner here at all. Annoying.

[@selmasoo]

Very informative, as usual. Love all of your videos and never tire of them. I especially loved the sneak of #theseones in this one :)

[@SeeFair23]

Garden Lady and Mister Aaron, we're inundated with the active anger, hate, vicious confrontations across the planet. Coming here this morning, I could feel stress leaving me, and replaced with positivity, peace, harmony. So mucho mucho gracias to you both, or you three, LOL! And.....thank you to Garden Answer's many, many fans, who share their knowledge and expertise!!! 🌲🌳🌴🌿🍃🍀🍂🍁🌺🌼🐞😻😻

[@karenbrower9952]

Can't we just call this The Front Yard? Versailles doesn't even make sense. There's nothing French about the design. I love this channel and Laura and company but this silliness bugs me. Maybe its just me. Sorry

[@lisaredmond3068]

Hi been watching you for about a month I've been inspired, educated and in awe. My question you have so many gorgeous fountains/statues where can I locate something similar?

[@Farmgirlathart]

Oh I love that you explained the mulch you use! I was searching all over your videos to find. You guys are so organized with your videos but finding your basic tools and supplies can be hard. I love your videos... yes they are inspiring! Would love to meet you someday. Thank you for making so many videos!

[@melissaknitter7611]

I'm not finding anything like the mulch options you are describing or linked in my area. Are there other brands or names we should be looking for?

[@lynbuerkett8537]

Same - GB isn’t available in the Midwest- please let us know if there is something comparable we can buy here. Thanks!

[@kristenwinter8157]

Melissa Knitter I tried looking in Indiana and only found the mulch she put around the arbretive trees at Home Depot I really wanted to try the g&b I tried to look to see if I can order it and nope.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I want to try that mulch too! Can't find GB anywhere. The only retailer the site directed me to was Home Depot and they don't have it :(

[@Mad-i134]

Try @ Home Depot "Kellogg", garden organics 3 cu. In the front of the bag says, ALL NATURAL GARDEN SOIL for flowers and vegetables. It's similar to what she uses. $8.47 a bag.

[@leeluv96]

For the G&B Organics products (short for Gardener & Bloome Organics) www.kellogggarden.com For Whitney Farms planting compost www.HomeDepot.com

[@Swe3tie74]

Where do I purchase these options from Gardner and Bloome? I can’t find it in a local store or nursery.

[@mookiepookie444]

Swe3tie74 , neither can I. 😔

[@casablancalily822]

Every year, I have to remove old mulch because it fades to an ugly color. Does that happen to the planting compost?

[@Jack-oc2xq]

No, planting compost just works into the soil, although it is alwyas nice to top it off every so often, you could just top off your mulch with a thin layer, you dont have to remove the old stuff

[@MameysMedley]

We like using the bags ourselves, so much easier! Thanks so much Laura, we are learning SOOOOOOO much from your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@cidemery]

Hey Laura - I just came across this video (a year later), better late then never 😊 I live in NC and have been trying to find the G&B organic planting compost and haven't been able to find it. Anywhere. Not even online. I tried the link you provide, that didn't work either. Any suggestion?

[@leeluv96]

For the G&B Organics products (short for Gardener & Bloome Organics) www.kellogggarden.com For Whitney Farms planting compost www.HomeDepot.com

[@cidemery]

leeluv96 thank you so much for the information. I did go into the Kellogggarden.com site to see if I would be able to order online. It doesn't seem that I would able to.

[@leeluv96]

@@cidemery No problem. Although there were other compost products on the website, the one shown in the video does not seem to be available anymore.

[@sarahk.6051]

Hello, I was wanting to know what spray you use to kill your weeds/vine weeds. I am currently digging up my flower bed and completely redoing it and I would like to tackle the weeds before I plant the new flowers.

[@Anonom2012]

I use compost as a mulch too, but I would reeeeeally love a video showing what to compost versus what to trash and how to "trash" the weeds and such w/o cluttering up the landfill.

[@dominiquestewart5178]

Yes. I agree, I would love to know what you put into your compost heaps Vs what you put elsewhere? In Australia, and on a farm, I can build a fire pile. I used to put everything on it but finally I’ve built 2 division compost cement L & H posts with treated pine. Easy for the little tractor to turn it. New on one side and old on the other. But... I still worry about what to put in it? Although I would not put insect or fungi issue tissue in it (that goes straight to the fire pile..) but Can I put weeds into my compost?

[@denisek5208]

thanks for explaining your different mulches lots of great ideas for my future garden! I absolutely love watching your videos! And I have learned so much... 😊

[@karenwilliams5468]

Always enjoy your vids and knowledge with wisdom you share. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in simple terms. 🍃🌹🍃

[@mukthatumkur3324]

I never knew about the planting compost or the soil building conditioner! I am stopping the use of straight mulch because it is way too "barky" and it takes a long time to break down. Although we may not be able to find the G&B brands here in Canada, I am sure we have these products. Such a helpful channel!

[@esmeraldasantiago1697]

I was planning to place landscaping fabric on all my flower beds and then mulch it. But, also seeing this video, I'm thinking of just using compost instead of mulch. Can I still put compost on top of garden fabric?

[@kellyjean3453]

You can, but the landscaping fabric makes it hard to do new plantings and organics from compost may not soak in as easily to the soil below.

[@allisonoberg4295]

What spray do you use for getting rid of bind weed / morning glory? This single weed is my biggest nemesis and anything I can learn to get rid of it is appreciated. Who ever called it morning glory hasn't had to deal with it. It sure isn't glorious :)

[@daneekaplan4284]

you know that in Michigan people actually purchase it and plant it!

[@saschacat]

I agree with you about bag mulch as opposed to bulk mulch. Infinitely easier in bags. However with almost 5 acres of garden and I find that bag mulch is just to expensive so I, as you say, get it delivered and dumped in our driveway and then shovel it into the wheel barrow and move it to where I need it, usually up hill, then shovel it out onto the beds. I normally get 10 cubic meters of the stuff. I'm not looking forward to doing that again in a few weeks. PS love the Versailles Garden specially now that you have made it symmetrical can't wait to see the finished plantings.

[@deecanuck5514]

What a great channel! Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and great projects,, and your beautiful property with us!

[@alinavasya]

Good morning Laura! I noticed your superbells and supertunia are not doing well in that square pot, what is wrong??? Do you have budworms this season again??? I had those wicked creatures last year, they completly destroyed all of my petunia plants, so I followed all your recomendation, changed all pot soil, sprayed; It just seems like they don't care!!! It is soooo irritating to see my hanging basket full of blooms that are being attacked by the budworms. I went in yesterday, and gave it a hard pruning, not sure if they will have time to bloom again, :( Have you found any other solution to this problem??? Also, what would you suggest to plant instead of petunias that would be pretty and not attract these budworms?

[@BrimwoodFarm]

REALLY excited to see how that planting comes together in the Versailles garden.

[@janellmondesir7305]

How did you get the names for each garden? Were they previous names or based on your statutes?

[@BMittens89]

I know this is an older video but could you touch more on dealing with bind weed? I'm on my third year of battling this nuisance, I am determined to get control of it this year! (Doesn't help that my neighbours let it run rampant 😡). Thank you!

[@AH-le3py]

People who r around greenery and plants will never have bad eye sight unless it is age related and will always b young at heart.

[@aguedadelossantos6043]

Hello there, your garden is always so beautiful that I really like to have an aereal look to it and be able to appreciate your design.

[@gshweta1006]

Hi...firstly congratulations to both of u. I watch ur each and every video. I am wondering if u can add a rose garden tour in ur monthly garden tour. Or may b can u plz make a video on a rose exhibition or something? Ur rose garden is really beautiful. I would like to see more of it. Thanks and Regards. :-)

[@jessicaknowles1746]

I think fruit trees would be great in that open space you showed us! Pretty and functional:)

[@Daymickey]

#theseones 🤣🤣 i love that you guys poke fun at each other.

[@bridgetteleineweber]

I’m in Indiana and would love to know of comparable alternatives to the G&B soil conditioner that are more easily available in my area? Thank you for the informative video!! 😊 @GardenAnswer

[@tracyjones1344]

Will that soul conditioning fade?

[@michele1030]

For your spot that you talked about putting trees in at the front of your driveway? Tri- colored Beech? I have one and its a-mazing!!

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Michele H yes, they are extremely beautiful, love those!

[@altuttle08]

How do you feel about Hazelnut shell mulch?

[@brendah7895]

I was wondering if you do something special in the winter for your drip lines to keep them from freezing

[@sharonmitchel1377]

I prefer bulk mulch, but it is really cumbersome and more work. As a senior, I’m ready to work smarter so I now use bagged mulch too. Where I now live in Oklahoma with heavy red clay soil, many landscapers recommend grade A western red cedar shredded bark mulch. Are you familiar with this and do you have an opinion? When I lived in western Washington I was using compost so it would do a better job of feeding the soil, still help retain moisture and look good. I was told I was making a hospitable environment to my ever growing weed problem. Does the compost seem to increase weed growth in your yards? I solved that issue by using pre-emergent.

[@judycarter587]

Where do you purchase the composts. Can’t find it on Amazon

[@amcluesent]

I don't use very woody mulches due to triggering nitrogen depletion in the soil.

[@NessaT419]

#theseones 😂😂😂 I talk like that too 😆

[@kay0lindsey]

I might have rewatched that bit 3 times to figure out what was flashing on the screen.

[@emilybentz102]

What should I do with a flowerbed that has old mulch? My front flowerbed has been empty for years. The previous owners didn't have anything in it, but bark. Do I need to dig up and throw out all the old mulch to then mix compost and other good soil in our clay before planting and then adding a fresh layer of mulch? I did that with the vegetable garden in the back but I honestly don't think I can do all that with the flower bed this year. Would it be pointless to try and just plant in the soil as it is and cover with a new mulch?

[@dominiquestewart5178]

Sadly my white birches started dying. I realised too late that the pine mulch we were using over the years created (great for weeds) but a shocking barrier and the ground underneath was sooo dead dry. Even with huge amounts of rain. Some hanging on since I’ve resolved, and others holding on to as the trunks still look nice during the winter. BUT ordering new bare root semi advanced trees and will completely replant come July. We get borer in our birch here and if you want white trunks you just have to always consider a 7 year renovation if you want birch trees.

[@gaylehoopes8113]

Can you tell us about your gravel for the driveway and walkways. What type and size.

[@dallastaylor5479]

What do you use for edging? That is my biggest nightmare.

[@lindaeger7826]

Linda Just started watching your videos & have a question: what would be the easiest groundcover for a small space?

[@kristenwinter8157]

I’m so glad I found this. I asked you today in another video about what mulch you use later on this showed up in the feed lol. I absolutely love your videos.

[@sebastiancannavo8786]

How about crape myrtle for that spot?

[@kathygrieve8416]

I just moved into a house and they used the really thick landscape cloth and rock many years ago. Yes no weeds but there isn’t any mulch or compost to enrich the soil around the plants. Do we really need landscape cloth?

[@ananas.and.bananas2941]

I know you have nothing against red but I feel like ever since you got pregnant you have been leaning more towards red things in the garden. Just a thought.

[@sugarpop7377]

ananas.and.bananas Its a girl!! That is a sign!😂

[@SeeFair23]

SUGARPOP73 She's pregnant with a boy.

[@KhinJohnson]

I was trying to find out if it is okay to use compost as mulch! So glad to see that you do it too! After buying compost and plants, I don't have budget to buy mulch almost every season. So this is good to know! (:

[@Jack-oc2xq]

A tri-coloured beech would be gorgeous in that triangle and would contrast the blue spruce really well

[@bjvjg1]

Can u show how to make hydreangea bloom etc trimming process, ferterlize and the result.

[@DrunkenHomemaker]

Rewatching this video and I missed the #theseones the first time. 😂😂😂💀

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Very cool. Can't wait to see a shot down on the Garden from above. I love balanced gardens.

[@Kischme71]

I can not find either of these G & B products anywhere! Even online!! :(

[@mookiepookie444]

Shelli , same! It’s so frustrating!! 😔

[@reneeodayok859]

Adorable as always. Great idea with the compost. Got new beds this year so going to try this. Thanks

[@CuidandodoJardim]

Amazing.

[@sueleboutillier8040]

Amen to using bags of mulch vs bulk! So much easier! :)

[@TikiTiffany]

your garden is awesome, and your house is beautiful!

[@faramarzmokri9136]

You went cheap on me. A no no for artificial coloring. All natural please.

[@peacefulpianissimo]

What do we do with all those plastic bags so sea turtles, whales, etc don’t swallow them?

[@dbmgna3951]

Soooo awesome a terrific teacher, with a smart video man!

[@margaretpervier8357]

Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your videos so much!

[@garrettinney6650]

Are you going to watch the eclipse?

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

On average, how many hours do you spend outside in your yard, a day?

[@dbmgna3951]

Gd bless her,it’s her passion!

[@mellowjammer]

Love you & you videos! I have been using bagged hardwood mulch for years. If I want to switch to the G&B product do I need to remove the remnants of the old mulch (wood chunks) before spreading the new material? Also, will it float away during a heavy rain, especially on mounded beds? If so, what is the best mulch for that application?

[@sarahkeith9392]

I have learned so much from you, thank you. My husband was the gardener but now that task has been left to me.. For a number of years I let things go, to afraid to try things and waste money so====now I am very interested. Where can I buy G&B products - I live in Fuquay Varina, NC just south of Raleigh.

[@ren_lucas]

Omg anyone see the total solar eclipse

[@wendycash54]

You really need a small Kubota tractor. So useful for a property your size! Helps in lifting pots, carrying around mulch, gravel and digging smaller shrubs. I love mine, I have 2 acres.

[@chines68]

LOVED this one. At Walmart, I found a new product: It's a thick brown paper mulch infused with fertilizer. It's kind of between a brown paper and a cardboard and comes in a roll. They must have heard about all of us who use newspaper or cardboard as mulch! Anyway, I purchased a roll and am anxious to try it. I'm with you on the bag vs. bulk mulch. I used to get bulk, back when I was younger and could hop into the truck and unload it into piles around my gardens. Those days appear to be over! So now I purchase EVERY time there is a sale, and I keep it in the garage. If I notice a bare spot, it's easy to retrieve a bag and get it out there. I like the triple shred the best. It gives a refined look with no big chucks in it.

[@barbaracornett9187]

How I wish I had watched this before I bought mulch yesterday. I should have known to come to you first! Needless to say, I am shoveling bulk mulch out of the bed of my truck today. Oh joy:(

[@carlaritchie331]

Very glad that I searched and found this topic! I had been wanting to know. Sorry I asked on a more recent video before I found this helpful explanation.

[@mrsr9838]

Hi I absolutely L❤️VE your videos!! I have quick question... I want to plant cedars as hedge and than birch trees in front. I’m like you I like the look of mass planting.. and behind our houses we want all the privacy we can get . Can you recommend the spacing between? Ty and thank you for ur videos I’m a fan 🙏🏼💖❤️

[@christinaannabel]

I rarely use landscaping fabric plus mulch around plants anymore because it is a hassle to remove to amend the soil. Still, there are times when it's very helpful, especially as a temporary measure somewhere or with long rows of certain plants (like Laura's row of boxwoods). When I do, I use bulk mulch rather than put more plastic bags into the environment.

[@karensmith8452]

Any good suggestions for soil conditioners in Illinois

[@slingshoter8783]

calling top soil mulch is like calling a potato a tomato

[@AGloriousLife]

LOL...#theseones (don't worry, it seems the whole of KZbin uses that, rather than simply "these..." :) It's cute!

[@vlv9977]

Completely agree with your bagged mulch reasoning. I made the executive decision a few years ago. My husband freaked regarding the cost. He’s a numbers guy and actually found in our area it was cheaper.......and soooooo much easier.

[@faramarzmokri9136]

Just a suggestion for the last triangular area you showed us instead of beach tree why don’t you consider fruit trees Like three cheery trees they are beautiful and you could enjoy their great tasting fruits. If you have room for 4 I suggest have two Rainer cherries and two sour cherries. Sour cherries have also great health benefits and you could make sour cherries jams! You property look really nice.

[@lenragsdell6689]

I would like suggestions for landscaping at a new house. We are in zone 7. I love azaleas, hydrangeas, crepe myrtles and would like something new and different. Thank you

[@earthnatureart2778]

If we'd like to send something for mailtime, do we just send it to you or do we need to contact you? Because I've tried contacting you but haven't received a reply. I'm sure you're busy with the garden and baby so i'm asking on here :)

[@countrycitybeach]

Great explanation regarding mulch preferences . I think you may have asthma? Allergies? Can cause asthma like symptoms. Or performance anxiety? You have great information and present it in an energetic interesting manor. Relax and enjoy it

[@mswyman100]

I also agree about bag vs. bulk mulch or soil. It is a tremendous amount of work to shovel/move/shovel...... I've found the quality of the soil/mulch is usually also better than the big load- you don't always get 'what you looked at'! Gorgeous shot of the house at the end. It reminds me of where I spent summers when I was young.

[@Gladys7477]

I can't find G & B soil conditioner in Connecticut! I love the look of it in your gardens, always looks so nice!

[@Gladys7477]

For anyone else who can't find B & G soil conditioner, what have you tried? I want something that will stay looking nice throughout the year just like B & G does. Laura's beds are gorgeous!!

[@carolbratton7305]

Laura, I luv luv your videos and so excited about the baby. I am a bit curious though about the purpose of your greenhouse. You always have it stocked so full of beautiful plants. So .... do you as a business sell these plants to customers who come there to buy (like a garden center) or are the plants only for your use in your garden? Just trying to understand the basic premise of why you moved from your already gorgeous house and garden onto such a large property that needed so much work. Guessing it was to expand your business in many ways ... but I have never heard you talk about it. Just curious about what all you offer from there and what are your dreams and ultimate plans for it all. Huugggs from Ohio

[@Krysstyllanthrox]

How does the compost or soil conditioner work for weed suppression? Here in Oklahoma any bare 'soil' is ripe for spurge, crab grass, and tons of other weeds to take over super fast. I love the look of the planting compost used as mulch but worry I'd lose my plants among a sea of weeds.

[@midwestgirl9192]

I can't find nice landscape fabric in my area like you have here. The only stuff I've found in my area is as thin as tissue paper and it rips so easy! It's so frustrating to work with! What brand are you using here? Thank you.

[@urbanistic5]

Thank you so much , i glad that i find another dedicated gardner , my is 18 years old in NJ , sandy soli , no deers , but rubits , this year Gopheres , all lilies gone , big 100’s collection can you tell us How to deal with rhodents , and others deers rabits ets., thank you

[@dawn6871]

I put down a barrier and then mulched on top. I have weeds growing in my mulch now. Besides picking them, cause there is a lot, what should I do spray? And is that save for my plants?

[@TH-qr9ml]

Natalie Barrett use preen after you’ve pulled every weed buy hand.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Use a beter mulch, weeds should not be growing in a thin layer of mulch,either the mulch is poor quality (not sterilized) or else you used a poor quality fabric and weeds are going through it