Transforming a Neglected Garden Border | Stunning Semi-Shade Makeover & Autumn Planting Ideas 🍁

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello everyone, the garden at the garden centre belongs to John Lord, and I just found out that he has a KZbin channel, you can find it here: www.youtube.com/@johnlordssecretgarden

[@maryodoherty4789]

Love john lord! An amazing garden teacher. Have learnt so much from him.

[@michelle-howdoyou]

Oh Catherine I was popping on to say that I love John Lord’s channel and have always thought it would be soooo wonderful if my two favorite Irish gardeners had a stroll through his garden while you and chatted. He’s a hoot.

[@Caroline-ix6hz]

Catherine I hope you will be able to take a trip this winter to get yourself some sun. I remember you telling us after the lockdowns your mom told you to get your wings back. She has her angel wings now and will be with you when you travel. I love when you take us on field trips.❤️❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! I am not sure yet as I have taken some unpaid time off so I have to be a bit cautious with the purse strings for a bit x

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I know you’re waiting for the blooms, but I’m quite impressed with the variety of color in the foliage itself: plum, ruby, dark and mid to light green, the pale veins in the Jack Frost - and even the yellowing leaves - makes for a very fetching display. With all those hues, who needs flowers?!?!? 😊

[@zoeemiko8149]

Oh Catherine, you don't give yourself enough credit for how beautiful & lush your newly planted areas look. There is so much beauty in all stages of gardening & you prove that time and again. It's wonderful to see you back and I hope you're doing well after such a traumatic time in your life. Sending you a ton of love.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to me that you appreciate the garden in all its stages, as I do too. Gardening has always been such a source of peace and healing, especially during the harder moments. I’m so grateful for the love and support from this wonderful community - it truly lifts my spirits. Sending love right back to you! 🌸💚

[@catherineprice3830]

Oh, your revamped garden bed is looking beautiful! Have you considered using one of your raised beds to grow herbs and veggies? It's so rewarding to harvest your own homegrown food! Just a thought. Spending time in the garden is so soothing for the spirit! Thank you for all the joy you give all of your followers. You are appreciated!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you, I might grow some veggies down at the bees?

[@Welivebythesea]

What a difference cutting those trees back have made. A free tree fern? Jackpot! The shady bed is looking good, once spring comes and everything fills out it's going to look great.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I couldn’t agree more! Cutting the trees back has really opened up the space. And yes, the free tree fern was such a lucky find! I’m excited to see how the shady bed evolves come spring. Thank you for your lovely comment! 🌿🌼

[@user-xg1dp3gr1z]

I'm obsessed with your garden. It's all so functional and serene. Like a little slice of paradise 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww, Thank you so much 😊

[@janetwalker1383]

Your shady corner is quite delightful. You asked us to share what we have been doing ... I weeded a Hosta bed down the side of the house and added a white astilbe in front of a large rock. On the other side of the house, I planted two more astilbe, added 16 creeping thyme, along the edge and completed the bed with 1 echinacea, and 4 turtle weed.. I hope to also add daffodil bulbs between the plants within 4 weeks. Next to a small seating area, I planted 2 Russian sage ... I enjoy your gardening adventures and you encourage me to go for it. Thank you so much.

[@bmj1680]

Your gardening videos make a long Sunday so much better! ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s so lovely to hear! I’m thrilled my gardening videos can brighten up your Sunday. Thank you for the support! ❤🌿

[@sherriebulechek8353]

Nice to see the kitties out in the garden with you, it looks beautiful Catherine ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! It’s always a joy having the kitties out in the garden with me - they love exploring! I’m so glad you think the garden looks beautiful. ❤🐾🌸

[@kitchenworker446]

Lovely to see you again Catherine, I feel sure that your garden is helping you heal from your loss recently. You keep on taking care of yourself and just know that we are thinking of you.xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful message. The garden has truly been a source of comfort and healing, and I’m so grateful for the warmth and kindness from this community. Your support means more than I can say. Take care and sending love your way too. xx

[@efitz3397]

Good morning Catherine, This morning I had a delivery arrive at just before 7 and my husband was just about to leave for work and was able to take it in. The delivery slot was 7-7 so not only did I get a sleep in until 8 then I get to watch your inspirational video with my breakfast. A great start to Monday. I’m going looking for Bunnera, I have never heard of them and anything that is slug resistant in the garden is a must for me. I am not ready for gardening yet as I’m still recovering from my surgery but I’m improving and now looking forward. 😊 I wish you and your viewers a wonderful week. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s a great start to the week! ❤️ I wish you all the best with your recovery ❤️‍🩹 hope you are back in action soon!

[@efitz3397]

@@DaintyDiaries 🙏♥️

[@sarabright354]

I love watching your content Catherine, whether it’s working in the garden, shopping at the garden centre, garden chats with your friend or when you’re creating beauty inside your home. Your love of nature, simple pleasures and exploring other countries & cultures and is a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing a peaceful and beautiful transformation of a shady spot. It gives me inspiration for my own garden. I’m going to try mixing some Jack Frost with my fav shady flowering plant, Tiarella Spring Symphony. The leaf structure and variegation is lovely and come spring they’re loaded with white firework flowers - gorgeous. I’d also recommend Sarcococca Winter Gems for evergreen interest. They flower in winter and have a beautiful perfume. I grew them for the first time last year in autumn/ winter pots with rainbow euphorbia, skimmia, a teeny blue spruce and some pansies. Loved it 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Sara that’s so kind of you to say 🥹💖 thanks so much! I’m glad you got some inspo xx

[@ElizabethMcGalliard]

Glad you found John lord's beautiful garden and Garden centre Catherine. He is so knowledgeable about plants, and a great (humorous) teacher in his frequent vlogs.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I just realised that he has a KZbin channel!

[@ElizabethMcGalliard]

@@DaintyDiaries Catherine, you will love his channel. His demos. and advice are much more suited to our more northern climes I’ve learned so much from him over the last few years.

[@lindasomerville4450]

Catherine, what a beautiful refresh on your now part shade border. I like to name all the gardens I build. “The big dig” was the first one I did I on my own. Took a lot of digging sod out from under a large lilac bush & mulberry tree. I built my garden of hope in 2020, during the craziness. I created my garden of grace in 2021. After I had built a raised concrete border, filled with a couple of yards of soil, I went to plant trees & shrubs only to discover a buried patio. I had to excavate 5 large pavers. Grace was needed that day. Maybe this can be a remembrance garden to you mom. Sending hugs from 🇨🇦

[@dawnmitzner5222]

What a great way to name your gardens! ❤ 🇨🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s such a lovely idea 🥹❤️ love the journey you’ve been on with your garden! Thanks for stopping by and sharing Linda xx

[@mariakirchner6437]

After a busy day it was so lovely to spend some time with you in your garden dear Catherine. Your new plants look wonderful, I am sure they will give you, and the bees much joy . I have viburnums flowering at the moment, ( Spring here in OZ), I always look forward to their delicate scented flowers. I hope the garden continues to restore and heal you. The garden/nature has always comforted me in times of loss and sorrow. Thanks so much for sharing, I will venture outside myself now to potter a little, take care and many thanks for sharing💖💖

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Catherine your border is lovely, well thought out. Have a lovely week, take care

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you like the border - it’s been a joy to plan and plant. Wishing you a wonderful week as well, and take care! 🌸

[@Jo.H.]

@@DaintyDiaries 😊💜

[@vikkibryan2562]

Typical weather .. hope you are holding up ok dainty x

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

I'm so happy that the tree's were cut back and not taking down. Your little garden is going to be gorgeous come next year. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful new plants with us Catherine. Love the free fern tree. Hope you have a good week. See you in the next video sweetheart 🤗💓💕💞

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad you're as happy as I am that the trees were only cut back! I can’t wait to see how everything fills out next year - it’s such an exciting process. Thank you for your lovely comment and for sharing in the joy of these new plants with me. The free fern tree was such a treat, wasn’t it? 😊 Wishing you a wonderful week, and I’ll see you in the next video! 💓💕💞

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

@@DaintyDiaries 🤗💓

[@sewdarn2770]

Great spot for the tree fern. Anywhere protected a little with a wall or trees and where you see it regular enough to catch if it needs a drink. Lovely to see them.

[@Toinette2883]

Oh I have been so busy in my garden transplanting and separating. I love doing this in the fall rather than the spring. It makes me excited for the coming spring to see the changes I have made. That’s one thing I love about gardening it is always changing. Glad to see you spending time in your garden. That shade border is looking beautiful❣️

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s always changing and there’s always something to do that’s for sure ❤️

[@trishagoodier3943]

I've learn so much from yourself regarding the garden. Looking forward to this planting season, buying bulbs and getting them in the ground. I have shrubs I'm intending to put in the ground, looking forward to doing that and also tidying up. Sending love and hugs from Sir Radley, (my black floofy Overlord), and myself. Take care of yourself Catherine, give Bàn and Beagh a hug from me. 😊😊😊

[@cathyduggan8478]

Your shady carnet turned out awesome and in the spring and summer it will be beautiful. Just love watching you in the garden

[@dianebutterflykisses7582]

Glad you are back making videos.

[@Joy-zp5lv]

I love your new semi-shady area. We had a very strange spring and summer so my garden suffered a lot. I bought some new plants which are waiting to be planted and I need to divide a few things. Hopefully I can close all the gaps.

[@Julie-n9b]

Your side shade border looks so pretty with the new plants! Can’t wait to see it mature. I’m in the U.S. (GA zone 8a) and we have a pretty long growing season so I won’t be putting the garden to bed for a few more weeks. I have a few garden chores I’ve been wanting to do now that the temps are cooling down. Catherine, I really enjoyed seeing your garden haul & the joy it brings you. - Julie 🌸💛

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Hope you’re taking comfort and reflection from your beautiful garden. I’ve been planting bulbs and just tidying up for the winter. I’ve grown an avocado and a mango from seed.. keep your 🤞🏻 they flourish. I found a tiny sunflower yesterday that the birds planted for me🙂 I shall let it go to seed and plant nxt year. Thank you Catherine, take care ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! My garden has been a wonderful source of comfort and reflection. Planting bulbs and tidying up for winter sounds lovely! Growing an avocado and mango from seed is such a fun project-fingers crossed they thrive! And what a sweet surprise to find a sunflower from the birds; letting it go to seed for next year is a great idea. Take care, and thank you for sharing your gardening adventures! ❤️🌻✨

[@leeposthumus7265]

Thanks for sharing this refresh, it looks great! I've just finished digging the last of my bearded iris-gave away hundreds to neighbors! Now I just need to replant mine. Then, soon enough, it will be time to dig dahlias...

[@robynb3549]

We are having a slow, wet start to spring here in Melbourne, Australia. But the Japanese Maples and the Birch trees have baby leaves and the Hydrangeas are getting ready to bloom.

[@tinaclauson5238]

Looks so lovely. No doubt Spring will be glorious there for you. Always enjoy seeing you puttering around your garden. You do a fine job young lady. 😊💜🦋🥀

[@DaintyDiaries]

Heading into autumn now and hoping for a quick road to spring!! ❤️

[@leslieW5177]

Everything looks beautiful!! Don’t worry about the gaps with the hellebore plants as they can grow really big and will fill in nicely rather quickly; within a year or two. Enjoy 🧡😊🤎

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your encouraging words! I’m excited to see how the hellebores will fill in over time. I really appreciate your support! Enjoy your gardening too! 🧡😊🤎

[@maryruud9566]

That border looks so beautiful! I love the foliage of heuchera and brunnera to add interest all season long.

[@wendymitchell4004]

That garden is John' Lords garden love to watch his chanel 😍 love the plants you have bought , I love to replant a new area for next year , I've been deviding , moving , and buying new plants I'm ready for winter I think 😊

[@heathers8826]

Bush in the corner is a great idea. Something I learned from my Master Gardener class is that slugs don't like hostas with really thick leaves. In the test gardens I am learning from they've had the best results with those varieties. In my own personal garden i am starting to prep for fall plants like garlic, lettuce, Japanese broccoli, carrots and some flower seeds that need freezing temperatures to germinate.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Ooh thanks for the tip for the slugs!!🐌

[@marilynflynn465]

its spring here in the southern hemisphere. Don't forget us!

[@mirandabruning3953]

We are moving late October. So I'm keeping my figures crossed that I can at least put some bulbs for spring in. A new build is hard. But your garden is my inspiration. ❤

[@lesleydoyle1430]

Can't beat a freshly planted border ❤ I've lost so many plants this summer to black spot 😢 but this means I can start again with new ideas...every cloud!

[@eleanormerry1168]

Black spot is treatable, the spores can overwinter in your soil and reinfect new growth the following season with the spores splashing up with rain or watering. Air flow around the plant can help the plant not get reinfected. Mulching the ground around infected plants may help as well. Removing and not composting infected leaves also helps.

[@lesleydoyle1430]

@@eleanormerry1168 thank you!

[@patriciadorman382]

In Texas we garden year round. I wish we had a time to put the garden to bed and have a little rest.

[@freciemagdirila7075]

I redid my front garden and I’m now working on my back garden. I just finished dividing the orchids and spider plants. I started last week of August. It’s the last week of September, I’m almost done. My garden doesn’t really “sleep”, because I live in Southern California, close (not too close) to the ocean.

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

Your garden will be beautiful in the spring. Great plant choices ❤

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Looks so fab Catherine , the only thing is down here in New Zealand we have lots of lovely Tree Ferns and I would pull it closer to the path as She will need a bit more room to throw Her Arms out , She will thank You for it xxx

[@jessie-2023]

I planted marigolds and a few cosmos in August so hoping those will bloom before first frost. Other than that just doing little bits of garden cleanup throughout the week. I have also planted red clover as a cover crop to see how that goes. Other than that I’m excited to piddle this Fall and Winter and start planning next year. 🌻

[@dwynn57]

I wish gardening was my thing! I enjoy watching your vids when you are in the garden, I don't know the first thing about transplanting etc! I do have some plants that I have planted, but I really prefer very low maintenance! We just recently retired so I am hoping that I will learn to enjoy gardening more! thanks for sharing! xoxo

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s great to hear that you enjoy my videos! Gardening can definitely be as low-maintenance as you want it to be, and there are plenty of beautiful plants that fit that bill. I’m excited for you to explore gardening more in your retirement! If you ever have questions or need tips, feel free to ask. Thank you for your support! xoxo 🌼😊

[@maryodoherty4789]

That Viburnum is fabulous Catherine. Have it too here in dublin. Grows really big but you can hack it back. And I use the flowers for, dare I say the 'C' word so early, natural Christmas displays on my mantlepiece. Am going to need to cut back my mini meadow soon. Just planted it last year and it had tonnes of lovely bees. Will miss it's glorious colour. And it's still feeding later 🐝 s. I visited kells bay garden in kerry with its giant tree ferns. Dinosaur land! Monty was there a few years ago too! Happy autumn and love your beautiful new semi shaded garden.

[@tanyapayzant5261]

I ordered some little snow drops this year too! Can’t wait to see them poking up in the spring. I’m on the east coast of Canada. ❤🇨🇦

[@kimberley1195]

Thanks Catherine for this video I actually saved it to look back and reference the plants you showed,I plan to buy some for shady areas,have a nice week.😊

[@BA-ef4pr]

I love your lil haul of plants and the tour of the garden center. Im in northern California with summers that are scorching hot, thus a hedge of young Viburnum needs to be transplanted to a shadier area. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@wildwolf2567]

Thank you Catherine. You can definitely see a difference. It still looks lush. The plants look very healthy too. I love autumn and although it's sad to see some plants going to sleep it's nice to think they will soon be waking up again. Ha ha.

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Those are all sich nice additions.This will be a nice spot to see during winter. A pleasant fresh start.❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

A winter reset ❤️

[@harleymac6308]

The garden centre is one of my favourite places. I've learned so much from your gardening videos. It's like watching gardeners world. So relaxing. Thank you so much for all the inspiration ❤x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh wow what a compliment 🥹😍 well I’m so glad you stopped by and enjoyed

[@jackiemartin5441]

Now I can’t wait to see this garden spot next spring and summer!

[@LisaWalker-u7i]

I don't think I heard what happened to the gardening TV job???? If it is seasonal, then will you do it again next spring/summer? Love your planting, gardening, greenhouse videos but love to go shopping for plants with you in your nurseries most of all!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I took a break when my Mam became sick, and I am now taking time off and only doing KZbin since her passing last month.

[@kathleenwilliamson174]

Love the plants! They look lovely now and will only get better each year: )

[@kathleenlankford6027]

I get through the very long Montana ❤winters by visiting greenhouses in my area. Thank you for sharing your videos

[@marilyncasas6679]

Hello Catherine! Love what you did with the front Garden looks so much better. Hopefully everything grows big and beautiful.

[@AmandaStone-wk3uv]

It was so relaxing to watch you adding plants to the border. I tend to do a lot of revision to my garden in the fall, but this year life is a bit much and I am slowly dealing with fall clean up and that will be it for me. Hoping I will have more time and the mental focus to get it done in the spring. Thank you for sharing the garden walk! So beautiful!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you found the video relaxing. Fall can be a busy time in the garden, but it's totally okay to take things slowly when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes just focusing on a bit of clean-up is enough, and you can always revisit the garden in the spring with a fresh mindset. Wishing you a peaceful season and plenty of time to enjoy your garden when you're ready. Take care! 🌿✨

[@joycevally7878]

I just love your garden. I'm in Kansas, and I'm green with envy at the lush beauty of your garden. So many things I can't grow because we have the very cold winter and the very hot summer.

[@loricawley54]

I’m in Tx so we have really hot summers too. I can give u a suggestion for an annual that LOVES heat, and is really easy to grow from seed - gomphrena. They get huge and showy, and I get so many ppl that compliment them and ask me what they r. Sweet potato vine is also another annual that LOVES heat and it’s foliage is showy! I plant the lime green one, and let it meander thru my roses so it makes the dark green leaves from the roses and the color from the roses really POP! As for perennials - roses do well in the heat, and there r several that r rated for the colder zones as well. Just a few suggestions for what works in the heat. Hope this helps! ❤

[@joycevally7878]

@@loricawley54 I love the sweet potato vine also. It looks so pretty draped over the side of a planter! I'll have to check out the gomphrena. Thanks!

[@loricawley54]

@@joycevally7878 Yw! 😊

[@karenbransome6978]

I've just planted out my spring bulbs in my new garden. Put in my winter veggies, and I'm waiting for the other borders to finish so I can relocate one or two plants ready for next year. I did have some beautiful sunflowers, but the thunderstorm yesterday and today have flattened them. Not ready to close down my garden as I'm enjoying it still 😊 Hugs from Leicester England xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s such a shame about your sunflowers but it sounds like the rest of your gardening efforts are paying off 👏😍

[@daniellem5175]

Your shade border looks great! My poor Clematis did not do well this year at all. It needs some TLC for sure. You're plants always look so luscious!

[@julianamcnaught1852]

I have so much to do in the garden. I have a load of perennials I’ve grown from seeds. And some things to move because they just aren’t in the right place. I love autumn gardening ❤

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Absolutely gorgeous! It filled in nicely 🍂🍃

[@lully381]

I recognised the secret garden, I love that garden and have been following John and his garden centre for a few years now, love to see him garden that secret garden. How lucky are you to live near enough to go there. Love your plants, that area all looks so much better now. I usually leave my garden to overwinter itself and leave the pruning until Spring, that way wild life has a place to stay during the colder months. However I am trying to move, and cutting back makes things look so much nicer so I am trying with slight mobility issues to cut some stuff back, it hurts but gotta be done. Thank you for this weeks Vlog always enjoy watching your ideas in the garden.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad to hear you love the Secret Garden! John does such a wonderful job with it, and it’s great that you’ve been following his journey. I completely understand the balance between leaving the garden for wildlife and wanting to tidy things up, especially when preparing to move. It’s admirable that you’re still tackling the pruning despite mobility issues; take care of yourself! I’m happy my vlog can provide some inspiration and joy. Wishing you all the best with your garden and your move! 🌼💚🌿

[@janemunn-fv6ry]

Looking at your new area has made me more desperate to revamp my front garden. Wanted to get out there for ages but things have gotten in my way. The recent good weather I thought would be a great chance to get everything done, but I caught the flu and ended up in bed . Now that I am getting better we have had bad weather with rain and hail😢😤. Looks like I will be gardening with my rain co at on, not what I wanted. Thanks for giving me some ideas , I hope my efforts are as good as yours,wish me luck!

[@AliciaBailey-p5o]

Happy Autumn Catherine...don't you just love garden shoppes and flower shows for Inspiration for what to do in our own gardens...love your channel, always have.....wonderful selection of plants , in your garden--can't wait for your holiday videos in a few months....keep smiling !

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy Autumn to you too! 🍂 I absolutely adore garden shops and flower shows - they’re always full of inspiration! Thank you so much for your kind words and support, it means the world to me. I’m not sure im going to share my holidays anymore, it feels like work and not a holiday x Wishing you a beautiful season ahead, and I’ll definitely keep smiling! 😊🌸

[@AliciaBailey-p5o]

@@DaintyDiaries Completely understand how holidays start to feel like work....I always enjoy seeing what others make of their mantels and trees, I've got plenty of access to your older videos for the holiday inspirations....enjoy the colors of the season and ....Sweater weather is here !!!!..be well--I'll keep watchin'....

[@carolynb2457]

Gardening is always such good therapy for a broken ❤

[@helenross2389]

Love the plants you putting in and you’ve given me some inspiration to get some for my shady area, also love the hair ,you looking Bonny lass xx❤❤

[@cutiemolly]

Hi Catherine, lovely video, as always. Love the idea of some evergreens. Hope you are well and taking care of yourself xx

[@angesews8110]

Some lovely plants you have there my love. They certainly look better in clumps. When are you and Karen going to have a good old chat.? Good to see you. Keep smiling and I will catch you next time. Sending love to you xx 😊😊😊😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I completely agree-plants do look better in clumps. I’ll definitely need to arrange a good chat with Karen soon! It’s always lovely to connect. Keep smiling, and I look forward to seeing you next time! Sending love back to you! xx 😊🌿❤️

[@pattanaka7697]

Hello Catherine, I love your hair. Looks nice with the blonde strips. So relaxing, watching your video 🌸💐🌷🌹🌺🍃🌸hello Ireland from Ontario, California.

[@hilkkahirvonen4831]

I don’t ! But I won’t tell her that 🤪

[@DaintyDiaries]

You just did 🤪

[@hilkkahirvonen4831]

@@DaintyDiaries Sorry 😞 💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

@@hilkkahirvonen4831 don't be sorry, its only hair x

[@hilkkahirvonen4831]

@@DaintyDiaries Yes & yours is so beautiful coloured or not 😻

[@SindyJune]

I totally agree with you about the pro gardeners making it look so easy to dig....it's my least favorite thing to do in the gardens. Totally worth it come spring but still...😂😂 I like your hair color. God bless and thank you for the video. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely worth it ❤️ aw thanks Sindy! Hope you have a lovely week x

[@zoegault554]

So excited for spring for you! We've just entered spring here in Australia and I've just repotted my indoor plants, currently in a rental and resisting the urge to plant a garden but keen to add a couple of natives to attract the bees 🐝

[@cathyblackhall5237]

The shady corner looks very elegant with the green against the mirror and water basin😊

[@juliebrown3720]

Your new shady border is lovely. Your Fern should be fine you have watered it well. I have been transplanting some Sedum and japenese anemones around the garden. I have plenty of Summer plants out so will be cutting back next month.

[@fionacolgan3193]

Ratoath is my local garden centre. The garden was lovely to walk through during the summer. Must pay it another visit to see it during autumn time.

[@ritameza2961]

Hi Catherine thanks for showing us the mature garden really pretty love the way yours us coming along your new plants are really nice you and your 2 pretty cats have a nice week ❤❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed seeing the mature garden, and I’m excited about how mine is coming along too. The new plants are settling in nicely, and the cats are definitely enjoying it all as well! Wishing you and yours a lovely week too. ❤❤🐾🌿

[@kandyharris2195]

I always enjoy your peaceful, beautiful gardening videos on Sundays. The refresh on the shade garden looks perfect, I can visualize it for next spring ❤ . I'm pulling out things in our veggie garden and prepping to plant garlic ... plus weeding 🙄, oh the weeds 😅. Happy Gardening 👩‍🌾

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s all about prepping now for the spring!! 🌸🌼🌻 thanks for stopping by xx

[@dawnlapinski6292]

That bed looks so nice and filled in now. Nice choices!

[@kfaulknerstudio]

Smart to add plants this time of year! I’m behind on fall bulb planting. No rain for weeks in my part of mid Atlantic US and the ground is as hard as a rock.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I can only imagine!! I hope the weather takes a turn soon for you ❤️

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Looks good now but when everything settles in and starts filling out and blooming it’s going to be amazing. Especially with some cyclamen to fill in. Lovely video. I just spent all day in my garden. I put an evergreen fern in today too. Not a tree fern though.

[@SharonChampion-jo7km]

You garden is looking beautiful.❤❤❤

[@marm2371]

PS. the garden looks a lot better now, I can picture it more filled in with a couple years growth. I like the variety mix too. As for the fern tree, we don't have that in my area that I know of. You did mention it was in that pot for two years so it's definitely heavily root bound, you could have cut an X at the bottom of the plant before planting it to help free up the roots a little better than just pulling with your hands. I think as long as it's kept watered it should take. I would imagine a root feeder would be beneficial as well. Doesn't gardening help to distract you of your woes at times?! Blessings to you and your brothers for this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. Much love from Canada!

[@LorettaThacker]

Hi Catherine my cyclamen are already in flower ,they look lovely

[@cherylmartin9994]

Hi Catherine! Love the choices! I'm a big fan of the anemones and hellebores. No flowers from the hellebore I planted this year but the anemones are exploding🤩I want to seed a bunch different milkweed types in a spot next to my shed. Need to move lots of stuff but have to check when is best.

[@ily.sprayz6410]

I absolutely love this video. What you did was beautiful.

[@dawndawn6946]

You breathed fresh life into that border! Looks great!❤

[@Angelaleeahava]

Everything looks lovely ❤ I love seeing you surround your home with life and beauty! Bees, flowers and birds heal our soul❤ I've only bought some burgundy mums to add Autumn color in my Florida garden. It's just about the only way to get that Autumn vibe in this 90º weather. 🍁

[@DaintyDiaries]

Time in the garden is good for the soul ❤️ Oohh good idea with the burgundy mums 😍 a touch of autumn 🍂

[@donnamullins2089]

Talking Tree Fern... not... he was looking at your beautiful blue eyes and giving you a tree fern to love. Glad the Council trimmed the trees so you will have a bit more sunlight. Do you fertilize or add plant food later? Catherine your border looks lovely. Now sit back with your tea and enjoy the beauty. Have a Blessed week.

[@alisonfowler6224]

Hi Catherine, loving all your new additions to your broader . I'm going make a start on my garden for winter /spring yet first I'm going to plant up my bulb planter so looking forward to the seasons changing.. have a lovely week Catherine sending love xxx ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the new additions to my garden. Planting bulbs sounds like a wonderful way to welcome the changing seasons! Wishing you a lovely week as well, and sending love back to you! xxx ❤️🌷

[@janclark1894]

So lovely to see you ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@JulieALamb-ih4jc]

Love all the new beauties you added to your yard! Happy Fall to you!

[@job9651]

I harvested TWELVE CUPS of basil today (sorry, American here) from my ONE baby basil plant I planted in Spring. Time to make some pesto!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yummy! well done x

[@judyparks5016]

Always nice to see you puttering around in your lovely garden. HUGS 🙏🍂🍁🍂🍁🌻🌻🌱🙏

[@eileenboffo6300]

Thanks very much for the watering tips, very handy to know 👍🏼

[@gingerengler5866]

You have such a green thumb and your garden space is always flourishing 💕🌺🌼🌷

[@JoanneCraft-Lane]

I love your channel, and I especially love your accent (so cute). Hello from South Western Ohio, USA - in late September, we have a couple months of nice weather yet before the snow flies, so I'm still planting (spring bulbs and perennials). Have yet to plant my oak leaf hydrangea, two which hazel (one yellow and one orange), and a large-ish juniper tree), but I'll get there.

[@lisaporteous3689]

the new border looks lovely :) i definitely would like some hellebores, i've re designed my borders and they are now wider. Also made a 2m x 1m L shaped raised bed to go around my patio so looking forward to filling that ☺🥀x

[@petro3441]

We are full in spring in SA and i did gave my whole garden a makeover and deep cleanse about a month ago. Now everything is starting to flower as we got our first summer rainfall. Your garden looks super happy. Nice new plants❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

That sounds fantastic! A spring makeover and deep cleanse must have been a big job, but how rewarding to see everything starting to flower with the summer rainfall. I’m so glad you think my garden looks happy too-thank you! Enjoy all the beauty of your garden this season! ❤🌼🌿

[@petro3441]

@@DaintyDiaries thankyou my friend. Yes it was backbreaking but now i can enjoy every little piece of it.

[@cherylrafuse3046]

That -landing looks so very good, love the music

[@little_misscrafty]

I was hoping for at least one more week of sun, I have so many tomatoes still on the vines. Getting ready to bring the ficuses, cacti and jade plants indoors. Spend afternoon tidying up my balcony, and the squirrels made a mess again in couple hours. They are in a full digging mode stashing peanuts in my pots 😊 I can't wait come spring your little semi shady corner would be spectacular 🫶

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww amazing you’ve got some great stuff growing this summer 👏😍

[@martinalenz5029]

I feel it' s great that the trees are trimmed now. More light will be great next season. You've chosen beautiful plants, I like the one for the corner. And the one with the lovely foliage. ❤ The fern will be great next year, that's for sure. I mainly have fern and hostias in the shady section of my garden. They grow well there, I'm happy about it.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your fern and hostias sound fab 😍😍

[@martinalenz5029]

@@DaintyDiaries They are. The leaves are as big as plates.🤷‍♀️