Transform Your Deck with Stunning Hydrangeas: Easy Planting Guide! 😍🌸🏡

[@debsmith8102]

I can see you exploding like Janey did with her channel! You have a great personality and so at ease on camera! Love you!❤❤❤

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Oh my gosh Deb!! Thank you so much for your kind words, this made my day. I’m just happy to be here and be surrounded by so many amazing subscribers, truly in awe of it all. I feel like I can be my true authentic self and share my love and passion for plants and flowers. Meeting Janey really helped me get even more excited about what we do, she’s truly the best. I can’t wait to share more with you all and be in the journey together! 💗

[@sabinegossart409]

Wow. Once in it really softens the edges of the deck. Fantastic.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Right!! That's exactly what I said when I planted the hydrangeas! It made such a huge difference. 😍

[@nanaof07]

Looks great. Any of your trees would be perfect!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you! I think so too! I’m excited to share tomorrow’s video with which one we planted. 💗

[@beatahp335]

Definitely red japanese maple on corner in the ground and nice conainer with shade annuals and beautiful foliage on the deck corner that is my vision

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Yes!! I love this vision! Can’t wait to show you guys the result in today’s video! 🥰

[@stefmcclure9386]

I vote maple because as beautiful as the other one would be, it would compete with your hydrangeas. Love your vision for that area!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

You’re so right!! It would be try and outdo the Lime Lights, where the maple compliment their fall color. 🤗💗

[@xs8372]

Never though about making a garden bed right in front of my deck idk why. I’m so copying this with other plants tho because I’m in California and hydrangeas hate us lol. Works out too because I’m gonna also buy new sod this fall and I’ll have to buy less now with more garden beds 😅

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Yay!!!!! I love that you’re doing this too, keep me posted! Anytime I can use less sod and more plants, I am so about that lol! You have so many beautiful options for your, I’m super excited for you! 💗

[@Happilyretired65]

I vote for the red maple. The deck area looks beautiful can’t wait to see it finished. Just love your garden

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you so much! I’m really proud of the work we’ve done to this area. I think we are leaning more and more towards the maple, thank you for the input. 🤗

[@Happilyretired65]

@@InTheGardenWithClaudia just found your channel from your videos with Janey and Kate. You three are a kick to watch.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thanks!!! They are my long lost sisters, I can’t wait to see them again! 🥰

[@gardenfairygodmother1893]

I'm also guilty of buying plants and keeping them in their pots for years. But I finally got a new allotment plot after a 2 year wait. So now my 12 roses can finally be planted out this autumn. I vote for the maple, it's beautiful. I dream of having a hydrangea hedge one day.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

You are my people! 😆 I always get backlash about buying too many plants and not planting them right away. Sometimes they just speak to you, or there’s a great sale that’s too good to pass up lol. I’ve wanted a hedge of hydrangeas somewhere for a long time, I’m happy it’s finally happening and I can’t wait for you to have yours too! PS I love that you had all these beautiful roses that took such good care of and finally got to plant them. I like celebrating moments like this, thank you for sharing.🤗

[@SometimeAgo65]

Looks better without the railing. You dont need it. I like mine..not for the look but it makes me feel safer when I sit out at night. Sometimes I do that. Im going to install a small gate also..that way, a bear cant wander onto my patio 😂❤ Your deck is lovely

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Lol I love this comment! As soon you said bear I thought ohhhh okay thats why she needs a rail and a gate! 😆 Yes please please stay safe, and how amazing bears to wander in your garden!

[@debrabray8855]

Thst looks fabulous! I believe the maple would be perfect!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thanks Debra! I’m so happy we are getting feedback for everyone, it’s making the choice more and more clear that it should be the maple. 💗

[@kellicrucio8718]

Definitely the Styrax! I just found your channel and am loving it. Especially when I saw all of the pots waiting to be planted because it was a good sale!!😃

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

lol you get me!!! Who can pass up a good sale… ones two or three? 😆 I’m honestly so excited after bouncing ideas off Janey and Kate, I can wait to get more of them planted. Also the Styrax was my first choice, but am doing deep research on size and its root structure to make sure it won’t impact our foundation. Either way we have two to add somewhere in the garden. 🥰

[@KayliePatrick]

So pretty Claudia! I love the idea of planting a tree on the corner! One with fragrance would be perfect because you’ll be out there a lot!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

That is such a valid point that I keep thinking about, thank you for saying this. I’m someone that love to have plants that are beautiful but also have a beautiful scent- that to me amplifies a moment in the garden. 🤩

[@SallysGardenSolutions]

Nice plant stash! Great to see another garden channel from my area. I am still trying to get my channel figured out. I don’t know how you get it all done! Great job 👏

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you Sally! It takes time but there’s a lot of great tutorials. Where do you garden?

[@SallysGardenSolutions]

@@InTheGardenWithClaudia Portland. I just have trouble with video editing. I have not published any videos yet. 😵‍💫

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww okay I see! We are neighbors! 🤩 Editing can be tricky, but I used KZbin a lot to learn. 💗

[@jeyratnasingam4022]

Regarding the half moon, have you considered renting a jackhammer from home depot. I have seen it done and it shouldn't be to difficult. Your garden is stunning and I'm in love with your trees 😊

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you so much, I love our trees too. We will do a tour of all of them soon! That’s a great idea! The plan is to eventually remove the bottom boards of the deck and replace them because these are so old. We thought about either replacing it with a different wood or maybe doing concrete squares. But removing that half moon now might not be a bad idea and lay down flagstone. I think my OCD brain would enjoy that a lot more. 😆

[@yellowdoorbotanics]

I like the red maple best. It would bring out the pink in the limelights.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Oooh VERY GOOD point!! I did not think about that, but that burgundy on the tree would totally bring out the hues of pink on the hydrangeas, you’re so smart! This is why I love getting feedback! 🙌💗

[@lindasomerville4450]

Hi Claudia, just found your channel through Janey. Your garden is so beautiful. Loved your cut flower video! To help your OCD brain, can I suggest switching the hosta pots? I think the larger one nearer the house would help with the weight of it. As to your tree question, I’d put the 3 pots you are planning out on the deck & then you can picture your other options a little better.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww Lisa you’re too sweet! I’m so happy you’re here, so many new friends from Janey. 💗 You’re so right about the hosta pots, I didn’t even think of that. The hostas on the right are bigger and may carry more weight on the opposite side, I’m going to switch them. Regarding the trio of pots, I did just that! The morning after I quickly staged them to see how they look and it feels like the red maple is winning. I’m excited for part two so you guys can see how it all comes together with me. 🤗

[@kathyv3909]

Gorgeous outcome! Your tree options for the corner of the deck are fabulous. I initially thought big container until you showed us the tree varieties. I can't make up my mind between the False Cypress or the Styrax. First response was the False Cypress but the Styrax can provide an arch!?!? What great options and a good problem to have. You could make up for the lack of red with your choice of annuals, if you don't use the Maple (which is also beautiful).

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Kathy these are all valid points. I took the day to place each tree with the exception of the maple in the corner to see how it felt. They all looked great but after looking at the Styrax I’m thinking we use them In the side garden instead since they will have a bit more room to fill in. The False Cypress also looked stunning. I think it will be between that and the maple. 😊💚

[@denisedelgado3350]

I think you should go with the ‘red’ to break up all the green in that corner, like you stated. Your yard is gorgeous! (I’m new ☺️)

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you!! We went with the maple! I don’t know if you watched our last video but the maple made a huge difference in that space. 🥰

[@lisawalters5482]

I would plant the maple for the red and it should do amazing in a big beautiful container. I love the other tree though. Just remember you won’t be able to see “through” the maple until it gets larger and is trimmed up. And I think the carex? Would not provide any shade or fullness you may need. Also, it’s green. I think you need the red. Wow your garden is beautiful. New sub is here. I watched the video garden tour Janey did and had to come see for myself. Love it. Tfs.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww Lisa! I’m so happy you are here! 🤗 I loved my time with Janey, she feels like sister to me, she is an absolute gem of human. Those are all valid points, just so you know I am someone who LOVES getting back feedback, so I appreciate everyone’s point of view including everything you mentioned. 🥰 I think you’re right about the maple, we need more red, and I’m most excited about is the branching, maples have some of my favorite branching as.

[@helenazzopardi1713]

Love your vision. Cant wait to see how the planting works out. Maybe the hosta on the right needs to be moved in front of the post to give you a better size walkway onto the deck.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you so much. 💗 Yes I 100% agree with you. That was also the first thing I went back and adjusted after filming and looking back at it. Moving it over opened it up more which felt better. 😊

[@margaretkuzminsky7876]

I planted a Styrax Snowbell in Maryland and it got HUGE. Check how big they get in your area. Love the Hydrangeas!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Oooh really! 😮I know they can get big, and maybe pruning it every year may not be ideal in the long run. How do you like yours? Did it grow quickly?

[@thegardensandgraveyardschannel]

I vote red maple and I wonder if a container that is incorporated to the container collection that you do in the deck would be a viable option. Here is something else you might consider…a beautiful rain chain and rain barrel.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Oh my gosh!!!!!!! I love this idea!! I just saw a video today on instagram where they had a rain chain that went into a big container! They sealed the hole at the bottom of the container and put in a hose bib/faucet attachment so they could use the water collected to water their garden. This is such a great option too! 🤗🤗🤗

[@thegardensandgraveyardschannel]

@@InTheGardenWithClaudia yes so easy to do! I have done a couple. You can search “rain barrel” on my channel and see how I have set mine up. We use them all the time to supplement water throughout the summer.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Amazing!!!!!! I will watch your tutorials! 🙌

[@kathy5216]

@@InTheGardenWithClaudiamy idea too

[@beautifulshadesofgreen]

Hallo Claudia, your love for trees made me fall in love with your Chanel ❤. What auger did you use in this Video. I wonder if I can get them in Germany. Love Lisa Germany 🇩🇪

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww thank you Lisa!! Thank you for following along, that means so much to me, and yes I am a big tree lover. 😍The drill is the 'DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX VSR Stud and Joist Drill' and the attachment I got from Power Planter! It's a bit of an investment, but completely worth it in my opinion. 💕

[@gardengal4444]

Hi Claudia. I vote maple for a few reasons. The deck is kinda dark and it would complement it. I feel so sorry for the maple getting crispy from the sun. You do need some red in that area. Excited to watch this come together. I met you at Bauman farm when Janey was there.

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Aww yes I remember you based on your photo! These are fantastic points! I didn’t consider the dark maple playing off the deck color, that’s genius! We keep going back and forth but I think team maple will win in the end! 💗🥰

[@Peoniesandpinks]

My vote is the red maple

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Team maples is coming in hot! 🤩🙌

[@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki]

I think you need the red, so the maple….as long as it won’t get too much sun

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Yes, I think so too. It will definitely be more protected than where it is now. 🥰

[@jennifergreene8891]

Good morning Claudia 🌞 The Hydrangeas look great there, and yes next year they will look bigger, better, and fuller as Jim Putnam says 😊 ( if you don't already follow him I HIGHLY recommend him 😍 Jim Putnam/ Horttube KZbin, Janey knows him. He is so so AMAZING! His knowledge is unbeatable) I think the pop of red from the Maple would be very pretty, but, I like the other with the arching habit as well. It could make a secret quiet place back in that corner. Thank you for sharing this with us my friend. 💜

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Thank you Jennifer, this is super encouraging. 🤗 I LOVE Jim Putnam! He is such a wealth of knowledge, I’d love to meet him someday. I loved the time Janey and him spent together, she couldn’t stop raving about him too! 🥰 I’m with you, the maple adds the missing color, but the styrax will add the whimsy element- however we’d need to stay on top of pruning. I’m going to trial them each for a day in that space and see how it feels to us. 😊

[@jennifergreene8891]

@@InTheGardenWithClaudia great idea