This was a very articulate guest who was able to analyze this planting style very clearly. High marks to both interviewer and interviewee.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lydiasalerno23206 ай бұрын
Totally agree! So well explained and fantastic questions to tease the info out! Thanks both :)
@Kylie4Queen2 жыл бұрын
One of the best interviews I’ve watched. I’m amazed that so much valuable information was conveyed in only 15 minutes…this is definitely one I’ll be watching again and again. Thank you!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nspector2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Yes, you are a master at this. Truly.
@kerryjean22232 жыл бұрын
Yes, I saved this video to my playlist 🌼
@tara57422 жыл бұрын
“A good flower has to look good dead.” This was simple yet eye opening to me. Often, when blooms brown and start to slime over, it feels like a blight. It suddenly changes my garden into a depressing state haha 😆 Whereas my Autumn Joy and Clematis leave intricate structure and pods. Despite acknowledging this, I’ve never made it a priority. I will try that from now on. What a wonderful interview.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@katieloovis2 жыл бұрын
His design has a real harmonious feel. Serenity.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
It does!
@Thomasfrohwitter2 жыл бұрын
How’s your day going with you Katie?
@Chimchimenys2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a talker Michael is, you can tell he's got that broadcaster flow to the way he gives information. Very easy to watch and listen to.
@amyjones24902 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen. Well done.
@ourlifeedited64412 жыл бұрын
Just stunning - every clip of the garden looks like a painting.
@LeanneD42 жыл бұрын
This was a fabulous interview - so informative! Thank you!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi83272 жыл бұрын
You are so good at getting the information out of these experts, that I need to hear!
@NoctLightCloud2 жыл бұрын
the beauty lies less in each individual plant but more in the walls and seas of plants when grouped and growing together! amazing.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@chikensanwich20092 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say that I love what you do, we recently moved into a new home and your videos have been of so much help, I don't know how ugly my garden would look without you.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jwalton68192 жыл бұрын
I loved the level of detail given in this video to explain exactly why the borders look so good & how to replicate that.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michael is such a good communicator.
@dyanalayng55072 жыл бұрын
Oh, this is brilliant! You present the strongest garden programmes, Alexandra. 💖💕 And I found this particular one by talking to a friend as we weeded the church garden. We were talking about garden design, R. mentioned the term "engulfed by plants" and a few emails later, here I am watching. Very inspiring, so thank you.
@kristinregine47989 күн бұрын
planting low stuff around your grasses was my eyeopener. Thank you Sir.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden9 күн бұрын
Mine too!
@Wingate80002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another really great video. The three shapes tip of spires, horizontal and then round makes so much sense to me. I keep looking at one of my beds trying to work out why it’s not quite right and realise all the plants are roughly the same height and I don’t have enough texture variation 🤦♀️. Thanks also for taking the time to add in the plant names on screen as it’s so helpful but I imagine creates quite a bit of extra work for you.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - it is a bit more work, but as you say, I think it's helpful. I just hope I get the names right, but I do check them several times!
@folee_edge2 жыл бұрын
That's the essence of this channel - thanks for putting into words what I couldn't quite communicate myself 👍
@seasonallifestyle2 жыл бұрын
Gardening is the most beautiful hobby! The textures and fullness feel so cozy and homey!
@heidibucci23052 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous gardens and excellent design advice. One of the best garden design interviews I have seen on KZbin! I love this garden style and appreciate the opportunity to learn more.
@SpanishEclectic2 жыл бұрын
These Australian garden interviews are great, especially for gardeners who live in drought prone areas like California. Your questions are excellent, Alexandra, and unlike many people we see on TV, you let your guests complete their thoughts without interjecting. I love your quality content. I have a 16ft tall Mexican Fence Post Cactus, young Palo Verde Trees, and epazote herb growing in my rose garden, which is in shade in the late afternoon. The roses are in large resin planters, with white alyssum shading the roots. We do what we must! :)
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your garden sounds lovely
@yuriyromanovich91592 жыл бұрын
I had to pause video every 10 second due to the overload of useful information and the beauty of the garden
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BinkyNoss2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational! I love seeing this concept in climates/countries other than my own. My tiny yard is planted this way but where I live it is called "Florida Friendly." It reduces the amount of water needed & there is no need for insecticides.
@DeborahChapin Жыл бұрын
I live in Maine and I’m doing a wildflower/ pollinator garden 2 acres and I also have used of Karl Foester feather grass with the sedums combination. I’m propagating through division and taking cuttings from the sedums and gradually getting my numbers up. So seeing this was great because I have a new set of Feather grass coming and I was wondering whether I should start new areas or if I should just bulk up the ones that I have and I think I have my answer. In creating more plantings together of what I’ve started, and making the areas a little fuller. I believe that will improve what is already working. I love the Matrona Sedums with the Feather grass. I’ve also put Cardona sage with it which the contrast of color is gorgeous. This area is along a path I have going into the woods. I think they both look beautiful against the feather grass and so it’s kind of a foil for really deep color. With the sedum and the Feather grass together, both have winter interest which is saying something in this climate . Thanks for an interesting discussion. Great questions by the way.
@p.h.c.11132 жыл бұрын
Great interview, coming at the right time. Yes, I have been very interested in this style of planting. I am definitely more conscious of my decisions in the garden now. I will probably never have that look overall, but sections of my yard are getting there.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
That's how I feel too, it's made me think differently about some of the problem areas of my garden
@amypetersen2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video/garden yet. Really stunning garden
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's lovely to hear.
@folee_edge2 жыл бұрын
Oh, it's Saturday, Alexandra Time! ❤️ ☕🎉
@VelvetandToads2 жыл бұрын
ThIs is pure gold! Precisely what I wish to do in a garden I’ll soon have on the Mediterranean. I will watch it over and over and take detailed notes. Can’t thank you enough. 🙏🏻
@maureenmckenzielueder59422 жыл бұрын
I just absolutely love the way that he is including us and his design thinking. Thank you so much for that design instruction. I will watch this several times over. I am going down the path of naturalistic design in my own garden again. I’m in the Midwest so I am knee-deep in Roy Diblik’s book. But it’s fantastic to see the beauty and the basic concepts played out in this Australian landscape. What a fantastic garden. Thank you for sharing it with us
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RandeeHalladay9 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this video for the second time. Excellent
@jonelder12042 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for this brilliant interview. I've been planning a border in this sort of style and have watched this video several times now - the advice is just so thoughtfully concise and useful.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Michael is such an interesting speaker.
@drawyrral2 жыл бұрын
I've been a "naturalist" gardener for 30 years. Great show today.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sunitashastry52702 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous garden! I loved the textural use of plants - grasses, drought tolerant ones etc etc.
@BadarTVTrends2 жыл бұрын
Naturalistic planting design,awesome 👍🇲🇨💪
@janereel19032 жыл бұрын
The guest has a unique way of describing gardening that is fun. "FLORAL GLAMOUR" Lots of good information.
@catrinahiggins64422 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your series of Australian videos and seeing plants that are available in my local nurseries, that do well in my climate. A great interview. Thank you Alexandra!
@sydneykasmar2 жыл бұрын
I like the rhythm of this type of garden and have always enjoyed seeing it also on a smaller scale in wide border designs.
@alisonwise34442 жыл бұрын
So articulate and so informative! Even though my climate and growing conditions are very different, the principles that he describes are so translatable. Many thanks 🌱
@warmgreenshade12102 жыл бұрын
Wonderful interview! The borders are just my taste. I aim for something similar with a bit more cottage flowers in my own garden. There were so many useful pointers. Thank you for the video! I’ll be rewatching this one again and again.
@VickiesGardenEvolution2 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from your videos and guest speakers, thank you so much!
@alexandros19732 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video 👌, very well done Alexandra! I have been aiming for a naturalistic look in my back garden with some success. This video made it clear that I have got some things right and many things wrong and gives me ideas for things to do to improve my garden. Thank you 🙏
@sandyunruh3872 жыл бұрын
For several years, I have been leaning toward more texture and shape and less toward color. This was such a thoughtful interview and the gardens were absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for what you do for us.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@cornishviewnorth89942 жыл бұрын
Outstanding in every respect. Will stand watching again and again. Thanks for asking all the right questions!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@regulschuf2 жыл бұрын
I do appreciate learning about the principles for this type of gardening. Can visualize years of pleasurable experience with applying them!!!
@margaretalmond97162 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your really helpful videos Alexander. You and your designers are so generous and informative. I particularly liked this one about the relevance of texture, shape and simplicity. Thanks
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@toosense Жыл бұрын
Looks incredibly natural for a well planned garden. He is definitely a pro. Easy on the eyes, too. 😅
@onechristianwallace Жыл бұрын
Piet Oudolf is the godfather of this style. Check out his gardens. Simply stunning.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden Жыл бұрын
He is amazing.
@elizaduckie71102 жыл бұрын
Very articulate and clear explanations. Great questions, I learned a lot! I also have an arid climate and want to naturalize, and use more decorative grasses. This was extremely helpful!
@pamelacorsi2 жыл бұрын
I use quite a bit of Calamagrostis Karl Foerster grass in my Massachusetts garden. I love the upright form, color and it stays a nice size for a middle sized garden mixing well with perennials.
@nelidascott69172 жыл бұрын
You simply have the best posts ! Your topics and your guests are always phenomenal !! Thank you !!🥰
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@willowgrove6312 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful garden! I have learnt so much from this interview. Thank you! 😊🌻
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@lissapowell9672 жыл бұрын
Thank-you, Alexandra for another inspiring interview from Australia. I'v enjoyed them all and they have been so relevant and helpful.
@screenwearstudio740 Жыл бұрын
Love how passionate they both are. Yes, agree with the rule of three by form and technique of repetition.
@mkb79972 жыл бұрын
SIMPLY EXCELLENT!!! The absolutely best video on design that think can apply to any garden styles. I will definitely save and share this video.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ruthmccauley85462 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was a great presentation. Lots of very useful information for small or large garden areas. Also talked types of flowers rather than individuals that may or may not work in all our areas. One of my favorite videos among many great videos.
@maple52242 жыл бұрын
This is an EXCELLENT Q&A. Thank you Alexandra
@wjs57732 жыл бұрын
This was really excellent. You asked such good questions and he is obviously a very talented gardener. Thank you both.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Leila2023_ Жыл бұрын
so interesting listening to him talk about gardens... wow it's really art
@HD-xk3km8 ай бұрын
A really outstanding interview, and especially helpful for planning a native garden in a somewhat dry climate where it isn't necessarily going to be all about the flowers. Thank you!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@irairod51602 жыл бұрын
"Heart-eyes"! The tall, spiky, tawny grasses with the rounded, rusty-red sedums in front...what a striking combination!
@penelopehammerton29072 жыл бұрын
Wow! A beautiful garden. So different. Loved the interview questions and answers. Thank you Alexandra 👏😁
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@conservativemovement2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, Alexandra! Thank you again.
@theacripps80992 жыл бұрын
I learned so much by watching this!! And the garden featured is so lovely!
@bluesky72262 жыл бұрын
Fabulous gardens. Fabulous video! I live on the prairie so I have always leaned towards a more naturalistic planting. Thank you for a great video.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hopsletscottage43202 жыл бұрын
Impressive garden, I love the use of grasses, makes an excellent mix. I just saved this video so I watch again while taking notes. Thanks for sharing
@ashiola2 жыл бұрын
Wow Alexandra, you’ve outdone yourself again and introduced us to another amazing field of joy!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ThreeRunHomer2 жыл бұрын
It’s a stunning style and it was very interesting that he uses no supplemental watering in a dry climate! At the end he briefly mentioned American gardens that are cut back and heavily mulched once a year. Are those prairie gardens? Would love to learn more about that in a future video.
@queen_sophie75152 жыл бұрын
I just love all your videos!!! Thank you.
@estella20077 күн бұрын
I learned so much from this video. Thank you.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden6 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chrishoo22 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous garden, many thanks for the video- greetings from Portugal!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting
@beatrixrode10822 жыл бұрын
I am glad that I have found your channel. Very informative
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@susanrieske42582 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview! Concise, knowledgeable discussion! Thank you so much. I think I am finally getting a grasp on naturalistic gardens.
@FrancescaLuppino2 жыл бұрын
This really simplified things for me. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge!
@kathrynmettelka72162 жыл бұрын
This garden differs from most gardens I am used to. A whole different landscape. I will have to watch The Gardenist videos.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
It's so interesting to see a different kind of garden, I think
@roslauchland40062 жыл бұрын
One of your best programmes, Alexandra, thank you.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I so enjoyed doing it.
@stephanied7902 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you Alexandra. Your questions are so helpful!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pattipostcard84892 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting and helpful; thank you.
@adz5bneweng5892 жыл бұрын
Must say that I truly loved this video. What a wealth of knowledge!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MarthinB752 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a wealth of information!
@jcking6785 Жыл бұрын
Another beautiful garden brought to us by Alexandra. Thank you! Wool pellets must be a British thing. Never seen them here in Kentucky, USA.
@kunalkishore29382 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video... 👌👌👌👌
@JP-fd4vf2 жыл бұрын
What a great episode Alexandra, thanks! I really enjoyed it.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@elizabethkozleski73932 жыл бұрын
excellent session. Clear advice tempered by place and climate. McCoy's comments well illustrated by the video. Thank you!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@fleurbeckwith92802 жыл бұрын
He is so brilliant, such great ideas put so simply and such great gardens. I think some of the photos were of his home garden it seamed???
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's right. The light had got too bright for good photography by the time we got to Michael's house, so there weren't many of his own garden but there were a few and it's such a beautiful garden.
@mauracurran32702 жыл бұрын
Superb interview and inspiring inthe level of advice. Love the term floral glamour. What sound advice. Well done Alexandra again.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@donaldauguston97402 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alexandra. I think this is the most influential garden video I've ever seen. He really made me look at my garden differently. Wish me luck this year. DA
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck!
@mariefriedmann3203 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, I aspire to this, with a water feature and a little pond
@margo56682 жыл бұрын
Stunning garden and some really good advice 💚
@BA-ef4pr2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see this video! Its what i've been envisioning for my secret garden. I've been challenged on how to place plants for a natural look. Def need to get some flowy grasses! 2 years ago i planted pink muhly grass as a show stopper in a different garden. I recommend orchid rock rose. Its a gorgeous drought tolerant with beautiful blooms in spring but otherwise a deep green year round with no maintenance or water from me. I'm in 9b ca.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's interesting.
@whitelight95162 жыл бұрын
You make always the questions many of us have in mind! Thank you for your videos!!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kateharvey73852 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! What a fantastic video! Thank you! Wow 🤩
@clairemcconway62662 жыл бұрын
this is incredibly useful, especially on how to use grasses
@sandrajohnstone58132 жыл бұрын
Sensational...love your Aussie series 👍💖
@barbkenas56632 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@marysustar85372 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos and interviews!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Thomasfrohwitter2 жыл бұрын
How’s your day going with you Mary?
@folee_edge2 жыл бұрын
Michael McCoy is the...real McCoy 😁
@nikierohrer20012 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Very enjoyable and full of wisdom. Thanks so much!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kt94952 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant and just what I needed as I’m going to be removing 6,000sf of lawn and doing gravel (lots of deer in headlights stares when I tell people this). My goal is to build something over time comparable to this, where the plants create interest and make natural borders. I love the grasses! I’m also going to try doing a moss garden in an existing front bed, where I have 2,000sf of lawn. I’m Zone 9a, South Texas. Thanks so much!
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great project.
@Buntspecht822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. A stunning garden. Bits of it remind me of Hermannshof in Germany, which is also beautiful. I've read a few books on the subject lately but found this content very useful, particularly the use of the different perennial grasses. Great stuff!
@juliabinford65002 жыл бұрын
I have used Karl foerster grass in my garden. I absolutely love it. Some of my inspiration has come from my local botanic garden, which seems to have many areas planted with the design principles your guest discusses. He explains things so well. I had several ah ha moments.
@TheMiddlesizedGarden2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes Michael is so good at explaining
@carolfield88032 жыл бұрын
What beautiful texture! Thank you.
@dunbardunelm39242 жыл бұрын
Excellent 💗🤗💗💗💗
@FrancescaLuppino2 жыл бұрын
This really simplified things for me. Thank yo both for sharing your knowledge!