Tree Elimination Regrets? ~ Are the Deer Eating my Roses? ~ Addressing the Bottom Comments

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[@susanhenson4200]

My husband died from Covid in 2021 and I left my job of 30 years last August. Mary, there are days when your channel lifts me up and I have to frequently discipline myself with a limit of your videos per day!!! I’m from South Carolina and we will probably never meet in this lifetime but I wish you could know how you have helped me. Someday, I shall stop by the porch on your heavenly mansion and visit. On that day, you will know.

[@pattyredden5123]

Mary I know it's not practical when you are working but do you ever where your hair down I would like to see how long it is

[@user-mp2yq5zi8x]

So very sorry, she does make everyone feel wonderful. Dorene Weiss

[@bastoneluigi8054]

You made me tear up. I am so sorry with the loss of your love. I wish you many blessings that you can accept right now in this difficult time.

[@user-id2gu8mx8u]

Susan ..so sorry for the passing of your husband. I'm glad you find your comfort and strength in the Lord, and His promises . People like Mary are refreshing, her channel inspires many Big hugs to you❤❤

[@marianafranowicz]

Susan your lovely words to Mary reflect my feelings also. We all need comfort of friends that share their time with us.

[@judym4673]

You have such a gentle way about you Mary , I’m in awe how you acknowledge viewers negative comments and respond in your positive independent manner! The world leaders could learn a lot about how you communicate. TFS 😃🥰

[@harklessobryant8801]

Thank you, Mary! It always amazes me people’s comments about things they don’t like! Keep your gate and enjoy it!!

[@HLevy-wh6zy]

you are sooo right! me too

[@meadow9166]

I agree. Also, wearing flip flops and no gloves is a personal decision.

[@peggykelliher5698]

I love the gate!! Congratulations on your hydrangeas blooming!!!

[@jennifercollins6842]

I was thinking the same thing! You enjoy your gate! (what odd personalities to be so rude about someone's home)

[@hardystamper7592]

I planted Peony’s years ago and they never bloomed until this year. What a wonderful surprise! Perhaps God knew we needed a little more beauty in the world this year. And a reminder to us that He still has the world in His hands.

[@rlrieger7871]

Enjoy these q&a's. Your graciousness is an example to all.

[@ginacrusco234]

I LOVE your idea about moving a derelict house to the orchard and restoring it! I would be all in for watching a series on that process.

[@LaLadybug2011]

YES!!!!! Me too 🙂

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

Mary I love your little shed . Your hydrangeas are beautiful. I don't always comment on your videos but your property is absolutely gorgeous this year. Thank you for sharing everything you and John do around your yard. I get so many ideas for my yard from watching your channel. Hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation. Stay safe 🤗💓💕💞

[@gracefulgrowing144]

People amaze me by some of their comments. You add things to your house or take things away that you like or don't like. You have a memory of or don't have a memory of. Things that are nostalgia to you or not nostalgia. Why the comments do they think they're you're gonna say, "Oh, you're so right. It's not my style. Let me take it away." You do what you like to do, and that's it, just as everybody else. I love your channel. I love the things that you do. I may not love all of them, but that's my opinion. I'm not gonna comment and let you know that I like something or don't like something. Why would I that's just my personal opinion. I love your channel, and I watch every video. You inspire me to think outside the box, and I love that.❤❤

[@erikas974]

That is my thought also. Well said thank you. 🫂

[@karenoblick1619]

Number 3 here.

[@jackielucchesi6654]

The hydrangeas are gorgeous.....Mary you are so, so kind......Your home and property is so beautiful!!!!! What a great video!!!!!

[@GardenGrammie28]

The hydrangeas are beautiful ! My advice is don't trim them any more! Your are probably the kind that bloom on old wood and when you cut them back you are shocking them and they take a few years to come back. Just trim off the old blooms when they get brown and dried up . If you need to cut them back then don't expect them to bloom for a year or two .

[@janicelavoie2457]

In new england the hydrangeas are outstanding. We had a wet summer in 2023 and a mild winter, and wet spring. The hydrangeas love this combination of weather.

[@leemorris8723]

Love the rain sound on the roof. Thank you for sharing your family and your life with us. Your channel is a blessing and source of light in a world that is sometimes dark.

[@sandicantz2003]

I love the look of gates in the garden with flowers growing around them.

[@jeanmullins3284]

😂LOL "John ran to get the chain saw". Love that!! Love your channel. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the potting shed/club house. I never thought of growing tea other than herbal like mints or rose petal. I love all your outdoor areas. They are so welcoming and pleasant. Well....I should say I love everything you do!!

[@terrizimmerman5297]

Different Strokes for Different Folks should be everyone’s motto. It’s your home and thanks for sharing it.

[@teri9246]

I'm over joyed that you wasn't bothered about the gate comments!! I personally love it and think its a brilliant idea! Keep being you and God bless

[@MsKatillac]

My grandma had those chain-link gates and I like them too! I think decorating a home is all about things that mean something to you; kind of making your home a museum of you and your family by telling your story. I prefer some contrasts, differences to everything being matchy-matchy. As for hydrangeas...different hydrangeas should be pruned at different times. Those that bloom on old wood should be trimmed right after they flower. Those blooming on new wood should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Love hearing the nature sounds in the background of your videos!

[@kimburns8129]

I love all that you do. Your glasses look stunning!

[@WVDi]

I love my flip flops too! Once it’s warm enough, I wear nothing but; until it’s too cold for my bare toes. 😂

[@pamelagay3303]

No flip flops for me! I am a Senior Citizen and once I fell wearing them. My Doctor told me to not wear flip flops ever again…. I am a Retired RN…. I should have known better.

[@margaretbroadway7358]

Why do people feel their negative opinions need to be voiced? They are of no value to anyone. I enjoy all of your videos and admire all you do, Mary.

[@user-yz3io7ep1j]

Just love your channel! I look forward to it every Wednesday. The Q & As are great! You are such a sweet and humble person! May God continue to bless you!

[@jewelllowe3054]

Mary you look exceptionally pretty today, you are always pretty though. Thanks for the extra video. 🌸 ps. I live in an area in East Tennessee that’s called Stoney Creek……rocks rocks rocks lol. It always amazes me how people dare to tell you what you can do on your own property, the tree cutting for instance. I also love the metal gate.

[@Mejiaelis]

And I love the metal gate

[@NaomiC336]

Loved the rain on the roof. We have a sunroom with a steel roof. Love the sound of rain.

[@kmrolland67]

When I garden, I don't normally wear gloves either. Something about feeling the earth in my hands is so therapeutic!! You keep doing what you do however you want to do it Mary! You are the best! Have a blessed day!!

[@amydalton8922]

Mary, I just found your channel recently and I just want to say you are a blessing, and watching your videos is like taking a trip to the spa or a retreat. I work in the corporate world and coming home mentally exhausted and kicking back to watch you is so uplifting! My husband who doesn't like to watch home decor shows normally really enjoys watching your show as well and often comments on how you really know how to paint and what a good job you do on everything. Thank you again for your wonderful channel! P.S. I have a metal gate very similar to yours that I picked up at a antique store and can't wait to use mine and I love how you added yours.

[@joycewirth3022]

Hi Mary, I enjoy your Q & A videos. With all you enjoy doing, you still connect to us as if you were in our home. Thank you and thank all who have contributed to your videos. I love that MB has helped you with orders being sent to us. Everything, packing, and mailing quickly is top-notch. Thanks again and blessings to all of you.

[@sandymacisaac6357]

Hi Mary, I love your shed. I could sit there forever especially with the rain. The hydrangeas are beautiful 😊

[@lindanave6390]

I just have to tell you I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the GATE. I even told my husband I’d like to put a gate like that on our deck! You are extremely talented!!!!

[@staceyvanier15]

Milder winter helps this variety of hydrangea. After 15 years I got a bloom on one I was intending to take out.

[@sarabates2046]

I love your metal gate and if I ever find one I will get it and I know exactly where I will put it. I love your Q & A….your are truly a jewel.

[@WatersandWilderness]

Great video, Mary. Thank you for the Q&A.

[@DH-qz2so]

Your lovely videos are a glimpse into your life, that you so graciously share with us...they are not made for commenters to be rude and judge-y, and what they dislike, want to change, not do, not purchase! It is not up to them, how you decorate your home...you are just SHARING what you did...not asking for permission!

[@janetdavis5619]

Mary, I love the gate. Don't take it out! It is charming! Of course, an older vintage one would look good!

[@teresacamp3365]

The squirrels have learned the pillows have stuffing. Their getting it to put in the den to have babies. I live in SC just on the out skirts of town at the base of the mountains. Here they get all kinds of stuff paper, silk flowers, fishing line, something chewed plastic looked like a shot gun she'll, grease rags ect. We also have deer, bears, rabbits, coyotes , racoons . Thank you Mary love the q&a's

[@beckyberrett2415]

Love that sound of rain on roofs and windows. Thanks for sharing. Love everything you do.

[@jeannefoguth2339]

A friend is dealing with Lyme, so we occasionally discuss this. 2 things that stuck in my mind are that some study indicated that Lyme is caused by a parasite and a way to 'remove those parasites' is via a foot-bath with hydrogen peroxide, which somehow pulls these out through the bottom of one's feet. If memory serves, one should soak for at least 20 minutes, but if you're considering this, it would be very wise to research that. Be well!

[@boucephales]

I wonder if you don’t have a critter problem because of your cats. Love all your home and garden design Mary, plus I admire your confidence and the way you accept criticism and don’t take on board negative comments. ❤

[@Bella-jx5fr]

Oh, I love your Q & A"s it's just so calming and relaxing especially in the she shed with nature all around.

[@lorraineearle5967]

Mary thank you for your honesty. You keep being you! ❤

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

Last year I cut my blue hydrangea back really hard. It’s doing fabulous this year. I have also found that if I leave my hydrangeas alone, they bloom better. two plants that I have never had blooms on are blooming this year, because I left them alone.

[@jeanniecollier6763]

Mary, the hydrangeas look like mophead; therefore, you do not prune these in late winter/ early spring because you will cut all the buds off. If you have to prune, then you prune right after they flower in the summer.

[@diannehiggs]

What a treat to get an unexpected video from you, Mary. Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@donnalayne2395]

I love 100% of everything you do!!! 😊❤

[@user-sk2px6ox7m]

Ditto❤

[@meadow9166]

Hi Mary, I commend you for not allowing the criticism you receive to bother you. You do you. No 🧤 yes🩴🩴 👍.

[@joycethebaker]

I moved from California to Wisconsin 12 years ago. That first fall I planted about 100 tulip bulbs. One spring 26:09 morning as I was leaving for work most of them were blooming. They were beautiful! Fast forward to that same evening, when I got home. Imagine my dismay to see that every bloom was gone, leaving only the stems. Darn deer ate every one!!! Now I satisfy myself with different varieties of daffodils, which deer are not fond of 😄

[@carriecampbell7306]

I have a gate similar to yours. Usually it's just a backdrop for 🪴on my porch . I love the gate!! Stay with whatever makes your ❤ happy. That definitely makes mine 😊 happy. Mine is in the shed right now and you just made me want to bring it back out. Mine was used between two town neighbors and I can just imagine the visits for tea between two ladies at one time. My heart melts.

[@SewWhittle]

As for your bottom comment….people don’t eat the same as they did back in the day, when people were out doing manual labor ALL DAY. They wore off the carbs and calories easily. Thanks for sharing your heritage. As for adding more cottages with 2 bedroom….Not everyone wants to vacation where kids are around. I appreciate the one bedroom units. My husband and I tend to go to “adult only” places. (Yes, we had kids and grandkids but love to get away to places where it is quiet.) 😊

[@cynthiaokeefe1239]

Yes there is an "Orchard House." You must have read "Little Women" when you were a girl. Louisa May Alcott lived and wrote in her home in Concord Massachusetts. It's a lovely place to visit. Love you videos!

[@amandaj7762]

Mary we are in New England and this year our hydrangeas are the best ever too as are others in our area. One of my favorite flowers ❤

[@JHutch18062]

Mary my hydrangeas are beautiful this year. Don’t know the reason why they bloom some years and are scarce other years. I’m in Pennsylvania above Philadelphia.

[@bonniekintzel866]

Grow tea, oh yes this grew at my grandparents farm (now my brothers). It grew along the creek banks. Best tea on a hot summer day. Funny though you called it field tea we called it creek tea. ❤

[@carolinedubose5136]

Thank you Mary for the q&a!! I love how you repurpose things, rotate your things and change up your surroundings!! Leaving things the same would be sort of boring and it's cool to watch the evoutionary process over time!!

[@LaLadybug2011]

In my last home (before current one) my favorite thing that drew me to the home was the entire east side of the house was planted in hydrangeas-the big mophead kind with the huge leaves. The blooms were mostly blue but some years, almost purple-they were so beautiful. I left the home and the husband and the girlfriend cut all of them down except two of the bushes. Not sure why I am telling you all this, but it broke my heart and they weren't even mine to being with. The home was built in 1940 and that original owner and her daughter planted them some time in the 1960's-they were stunning and just made the east side of the house. I do remember they need lots of water to bloom-lots meaning every few days depending upon the temperature.

[@kathyf7862]

Thank you for taking the time for this video for us! So interesting. I have a similar gate in my cottage garden and it brings me joy as plants are climbing on it. It's fun for me to see different garden styles, but I especially relate to yours!

[@dianawallace7826]

I adore hydrangeas and yours are gorgeous this year! They may have needed a little time to “settle in”, to their new spot. Plus it’s probably a Good Year for hydrangeas. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahhopkins7763]

I loved the Q&A. Thank you for taking time to sit down and share your answers. 😃

[@user-ix1sf9wm8k]

So love you and your videos Mary. I am always looking for useful do overs with things I Have and need a up dating,and you always bring it to your channel. Love metal gates or any rod iron decor in my yard. I have Sprayed my gates and rod iron blk. They pop my flower gardens .

[@darlenethompson1438]

I wanted to see your Baked bread. Looked so good

[@mariawilliams1314]

I always enjoy your Q & A videos as well as all of your videos! 😊❤😊

[@peterwhite9261]

Great Q & A Mary.😊

[@vlrissolo]

I am further south in North Carolina and my hydrangeas are doing wonderfully this year because we had such a rainy spring. Unfortunately we haven't had rain now for a few weeks and the beautiful flowers are starting to burn but I am cutting the pretty ones and enjoying them in the house. I was thinking that possibly the deer could have been eating the buds since you live in a wooded area but often as you probably know separating a plant will give it new life I have been a hydrangea fanatic for about 25 years now because they are so long lasting outside and inside❤

[@vbee3571]

So enjoyable spending time with you.

[@debra9206]

Same for my hydrangeas. I didn’t cut mine down and they’re blooming a beautiful purplish dark blue. Last year no blooms.

[@traceykusser368]

Love the Q&A’s! 😊❤

[@j.christian6801]

Keep doing this - I love hearing these questions. Have a blessed week ahead!

[@kelleymcfadden9675]

My nephew contracted Lyme disease when he was about 10 and the doctor told my sister and her husband to give him grapefruit seed extract and colloidal silver. It took all the symptoms away and he hasn't had any trouble since and he was hurting so bad that they had to push him around in a stroller for a while because his legs hurt so bad. I love the sound of the rain at the end. It reminded me of those ASMR videos. You should try to do one where instead of playing the music, just let us hear the natural sounds of you moving about in your garden or home doing things. It's very calming to hear the birds and watch the cat being silly, or just the sounds of you baking.

[@bethjohnson8234]

Mary, thanks for sharing, everything is beautiful

[@madeleingrove4833]

The rain and the forest! My dream! Beautiful

[@mountaingirl1797]

Mary, as far as the dirt on your hands.. you are grounding when you are working in the dirt directly or walking barefoot …grounding is good ..sometime, if you don’t know about it, please read about it…👍🏻‼️😁

[@bettietuck8770]

Love the Q&A......most of us know you very well. You are a joy to watch....John is such a swell husband to assist in so many ways. I thought of you yesterday when I made a pitcher of basil lemonade with a small amount of blackberries. Very refreshing and summery..... have a great summer. Bettie in Virginia

[@lisafriend5535]

Love the Q and A. Thank you.

[@gailrhodes2859]

I love your channel and your honesty!!!

[@jessicasara5512]

Hi Mary! I enjoy your videos very much and wanted to thank you. My family was in Walnut Creek last week and I was lucky enough to visit your booth at the antique mall. Everything was so beautiful!

[@jackiehogan693]

I think the white dishes are pretty. Love your garden redo. Gave me some inspiration. Thank you.

[@kimhamburger6097]

Love your Q&A videos also. Your home is beautiful inside and out.

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

I too love the metal gate,Mary 😊I also prefer mixing different styles so I thought it fit in perfect!

[@amyharsh9714]

I think the hydrangeas bloom on old wood and it didn’t freeze this spring. Mine also bloomed

[@user-gf4fm8sr3x]

I, too, have struggled with getting my older, large hydrangeas to bloom every year, but this year, they are going strong. I’m careful not to prune these at the wrong time of year, and feed them with compost and organic fertilizer every late winter/ early spring. I know that mine are planted in the strong westerly sun, and they hate that but they are way too large to transplant at this point. So my guess is, in the past, their buds have gotten burned by a late winter/early spring freeze, thus accounting for the poor bloom performances. This year in upstate SC, we enjoyed a mild late winter and a long cool wet spring. All of these conditions, I believe, are contributing factors to our bumper crop of hydrangea blooms this summer. Yours are so beautiful!!!! Love your channel!!!

[@fransak2723]

I’m a tree hugger too. Unfortunately we lost a large white pine tree this year. Im so sad that we lost it. We are in our mid sixties and my husband and I cut it down and cut it up ourselves. No we’d like to add some new trees to fill in for privacy.

[@Blake.Cooper]

Love your channel! Always great content!

[@BluebonnetShelley]

Our hydrangeas here in Tennessee are blooming amazingly well this year, too. Best year we’ve had for ours so far.

[@maryannkilduff8659]

You are so very talented and hard working, God bless. Our hydrangeas are blooming beautifully this year. I was thinking it is a result of the snowy winter and wet Spring here. Last year we experienced a significant drought and they didn't bloom at all. I'm sure that your bread is absolutely delicious, I can almost smell it. I enjoyed this Q & A. ❤️

[@wendyrudder5809]

Love your channel and everything you do Mary!!

[@deborahnickloy5747]

Good job on the Q&As Mary

[@cathycoons9032]

I have never had luck continuing to grow hydrangeas, I gave up. The green wouldn't grow either. I think the gate is fitting. I love your home and grounds. You guys are lucky. A little piece of heaven. ❤❤❤

[@ldfifer]

Your hydrangeas are gorgeous!

[@pamelagay3303]

I am a local. Here in Amish Country all my bushes are looking great this year!!

[@lindaeshbach6494]

Some hydranges bloom on old wood so if you cute or trim them you are getting rid of next year's blooms.

[@PearlCottage]

Would love a good tomato gravy recipe. My grandmother use to serve it with meatloaf . I love the gate & the rest of your landscaping!❤ you are so inspirational.😊

[@lisatoler3400]

I love your QA time! You keep doing you. Glad you have tough skin regarding the negative comments. I especially love your make over videos.

[@debrahenze5734]

Mary I love the gate!

[@erikas974]

Mary I love wearing flipflop and I do go into the bush with them but I do sometimes wear my boots just incase. I guess you really know your garden as I do mine knowing when be sensible😊. As for gloves they say you really need to touch the soil to connect with Mother🌏🌎🌍. Of course if you do dangerous jobs I am sure you are wearing gloves like I do. Again the word comes in sensible. Also in Australia you can buy special flipflop from a podiatric shop so it is still do the work. Hope you can find a shop there too. Love everything you do even if not my cup of tea😉 still watch and learn from you. Thank you being a kind helpful person. 🫂

[@jeanbean9797]

Would love to see the “boys” do a Q& A but have you and your husband ever done one together, I think that would be fun!

[@debraandersen6895]

Mine never bloomed last year but are beautiful this year.

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

Love your little shed! The gate too! So enjoy your videos no matter what you are sharing. This Saturday Q&A is a treat! Have an awesome vacation! Happy 4th of July! 🤗

[@08pepperdog]

I just received my crock candle and lily of the valley soap. If you want to treat yourself shop these items. Amazing quality and the scents are amazing!

[@vickytimmerman1365]

My sister-in-law has a large vegetable garden out in the woods. She brushes her dog everyday and takes the hair from the brush and spreads it around the garden it keeps the deer away.

[@Francine-ph7xy]

Your glasses look nice on you! I live in Connecticut and my hydrangeas are just amazing this year!! Maybe because we have had so much rain! So many plants are looking good this year! 💐

[@SusanSarver-of2vb]

Beautiful flowers.

[@connietowler3725]

This was fun 🙂 Love the gate... A, Q & A from the boys would be fun... Your shed is beautiful... Thank you