Why Plant Annuals Vs Perennials? // How Many Acres Do Your Parent's Have? // Recap 🌿

[@jimlight6952]

Growing up on a farm, the old timers always said: "Good fences make Good neighbors".

[@latherandlace]

Agree 1000%😊

[@eroswv]

And wven more so in subdivisions

[@southernyankeebeauty15]

I saw a funny recently saying if you garden out back naked your neighbors will build a privacy fence for free for you! Lol 😂

[@shannon5203]

@@southernyankeebeauty15😂🤣😂

[@lblak59]

@@southernyankeebeauty15I love that idea…but🧐there are creepy neighbors out there😝

[@OutbackQLDFlowers]

A million husband points for Aaron! “If you love it, you should do it”, all garden husbands should take note 😆

[@kimberlysanet8667]

I totally agree with Aaron that you should always do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what people say in the comments. Everyone will have their own opinions, but your garden should be what gives you joy. ☺

[@lindaga820]

Absolutely !!

[@JermaineGertse]

I love how Aaron promotes planting trees now. Laura has fully converted him into a proper gardener. Give him your houseplants to take care of now Laura. 😂😂😂😂

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

😂😂😂😂

[@sherylchapman4168]

Aarons one of the good guys planting trees that are needed for a better earth.

[@lynnetteg2710]

I imagine God is happy that you are cultivating beautiful things that make people happy and feel good. ❤

[@darlenetrowsse9269]

I would totally buy and wear a T-shirt saying “plant more freaking trees”… totally team Aaron!

[@laurelw7526]

Or a hat! I would wear a hat too

[@vivianquevedo9115]

🙋 same here!

[@vivianquevedo9115]

🙋 same here!

[@gafairbanks2434]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY AARON 🌳🌲

[@Denise_B17]

Me too

[@dianeobrien1293]

The close up of the hat when, "plant more freaking trees" a LOL!

[@michelle-howdoyou]

Plant those boxwood borders! It will be STUNNING all year long! I fully support it! Happy Father’s Day to both Aaron & Mike

[@leighseymour235]

Yes! As soon as Laura mentioned it, I thought it would be so nice.

[@Missfire267]

Here in the Netherlands we cut off the blooms and we let them die off in our own gardens and they come back next spring. Only if you want to move them you harvest the bulbs and dry them until the fall. Commercially they harvest the bulbs in june/july and the local youth selects and peels them during their vacation as a summer job.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

What do you mean by they peel them?

[@Missfire267]

@@cynthiafisher9907 they peel off the smaller bulbs of the larger bulb. Here bulbs naturalize by making smaller bulbs attached to the larger bulb.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@Missfire267 Oh, thanks! That makes sense.

[@saundraspringer7526]

oh my gosh, if we didn't love Aaron already, "If you love it, that's all that matters". It is awesome seeing how you both support each other. Love love love. Thank you!

[@susanblau5573]

What a great guy!!!!! You’re so lucky Laura, and so are the kids. I’m from Minnesota and I can tell he’s got midwestern roots.

[@annehedlund7333]

Aaron is the icing on the cake!

[@kats3520]

Aaron’s head aches could also be not enough water and electrolytes which are essential when doing hard work. Any time I work in my yard I always take an electrolyte before and after my work and I always make myself stop and drink lots of water; it makes a huge difference!!!

[@tracktor721]

The flying umbrella is hilarious. 😂

[@oakhillhomesteader]

From my truck driver husband - if you get a large load like that again, use a 8ft 4x4. Hook the chains to the middle of the 4x4 behind the trees and have the tractor back up. It'll pull them to the tail for you.

[@CariMachet]

Aaron decided to take a couple years off his life instead

[@annierampersad3982]

Good morning Laura, Aaron, and fellow gardeners. Happy Father's day to all the dads. Much love from Trinidad ❤ 🇹🇹

[@ljscott5728]

Annuals just give your garden such a wow factor....❤

[@heidijones1516]

I definitely agree with Aaron "PLANT MORE FRIGIN' TREES!!" Trees make all the difference every time all the time. Put me down for a t shirt!

[@cynthiag3065]

Happy Father’s Day to all of the men in our GA community. Much love from Chicago.🌻

[@glo7056]

Hi Aaron, I totally agree with you! We need more trees. I believe that beautiful areas/neighborhoods are always surrounded with beautiful trees.

[@eroswv]

Go for the Boxwoods! Personally I do not like them, but that is not the issue. You love them and one thing I have learned from watching your videos is that your garden should reflect your love and wishes. Get them on order for the fall!

[@rozaleos]

“Samantha, totally is a shoe girl”. Carrie would approve.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Happy Father's Day, Aaron. You're a very special Dad. Have a wonderful day🎉

[@bjbrown6488]

Yay Aaron! We do need more trees. Love the shade and the climate needs them too. Our yard is full of them.😊

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Good morning friends! Happy Father’s Day Aaron.

[@Nikki7B]

I agree with Aaron, plant more trees. Lol Im tree and shade obsessed, and they add the most beauty to a property in my opinion.

[@jefwalte76]

Order those boxwoods Laura!!!! Cannot wait to see how cleaned up the whole area would look with hedging.

[@reneeswallow2023]

Absolutely agree with Aaron! What matters isn't what everyone else thinks, do what you live in YOUR gardens! I mean really, can anyone argue with your success in how gorgeous your gardens are? As you share your knowledge with us, we also learn to have freedom to do it our way by watching you do it your way! Love the variety of gardens in our world. It's not right or wrong it just the way I like it.

[@veronicamarquez276]

YES! Aaron I don’t understand why more people don’t plant trees.

[@sandrajames3350]

I was delighted and surprised to be watching a couple You Tube videos, both ladies in Ireland, they both spoke about your channel, they watch it. To me that doesks volumes, you jndpire follks all around the world. Thank you for all you do and the classy way you do it. Blessings.❤

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ Another great recap. So looking forward to seeing the progress out back behind the barn! Regarding the Solar Panels, out here on the East Coast in Massachusetts, the panels are FREE! I just had a company called Sun Run come out and they replaced my electrical panel, installed the panels and, they maintain them. It’s a 25 year contract with a set rate. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈🐈

[@amylouise3624]

I am Team Tree. They're definitely my favourite type of plant/plant category. I wish I had all the room in the world to plant all the trees my heart desires. Alas, I'm in the UK, so have to be mindful of how many can reasonably go in my small garden.

[@CindyPedersen-ip3ft]

I'd love the boxwoods too. More boxwoods please.

[@lianelindsey1407]

Yes Laura! Do what you like and want to.. We are here to support you!❤️👍

[@juanitahofmeister6605]

YES to the BOXWOODS around the cut flower areas!!!! 🎉🎉

[@lauragreen4899]

I am glad you are ahead on videos. Just in case of sickness or you just need a day away. You guys are so on top of things and even though you enjoy what you are doing you need a family break once in a while. Love all your videos.

[@susanherbert3014]

“Plant Freaking Trees” - love it! I saw a video on KZbin of a guy who had invasive blackberry bushes with thorns, he set up a fence and let his goats clean it out. I was amazed that they ate through all of it! So maybe it’s worth a try for your property.

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Laura, I use a hand sprayer when my seeds are newly planted in trays. As they sprout and mature, I switch over to a tank sprayer that holds 2.5 gallons and set it on the gentle spray. I planted five shelves of seedlings this year and I found the tank sprayer to be more convenient. It lasted several days without filling, and the long wand could reach to the back of the shelves. It really made the process a lot easier!!

[@jensdiggingagain9786]

Add me to the list of supporters of a boxwood hedge around each quadrant in the cut flower garden, I never saw a boxwood hedge, small or large, that I didn't like! LOVE all that formal structure. So peaceful and lovely!!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

In the Keukenhof (huge garden of tulps...etc in the Netherlands, all bollen are taken out of the ground . New are planted before Xmas (7 millions!planted by 40 workers) They get a "winter sleep".. The reason of not using them again: they have been till the end of their flowering time and have lost most of their energy...

[@clemqueens1943]

Aaron I’m with you!!!… planting trees is one of the best things we can do for our world! On the subject of Solar Panels… my son purchased a 3 year old 3000sq ft home in San Antonio that has existing solar panels. His electric bill last Summer averaged $38 a month.

[@Uncle_Scotts_Terraria]

The “heart shaped trowel” is literally a spade lol

[@coloraturaElise]

Thank you! That was my comment...."look at your playing cards and see which suit it looks like!"

[@donnastankiewicz3101]

Because of Garden Answer, I had the courage to plant a DA rose tree ( Carding Mill) and a potted DA ( Roald Dahl). Watching you since 2017 and learning so so SOOOO much from you both. Is there a video of trimming or deadheading rose trees and my potted rose? I know you go down the stem to a leaf clusters but I just don’t want to ruin these DA roses. I am so proud of them .. they are blooming and going for it! Thank you for all your inspiration …. We met at the Grand Garden show … at the last one. I was star struck! 😊😊.

[@lonerank]

I love the way Aaron is saying, the only thing that matters is, if you love it, you should do it 😍 Get the boxwood, it will look amazing 👍

[@carolinaochoa7900]

I agree, make your cut flower garden as pretty and formal as you like and enjoy the view all year round. Grow just the flowers you want for your own flower arrangements and maybe just a few to give away if you have enough left. Like you said it's your garden and it's for you to enjoy, not to grow stuff for others. And I know it's a lot of work but I would swap the black square containers at the entrance for the pretty ones that are next to the dumpster because I think they match the flower/rose garden theme even better.

[@amystull5832]

Happy Father's Day to you Aaron and also to both Grandpas!! They made Great Kids!! ❤🎉😊

[@brittneyemerson2079]

July 1st is coming... Jenny and Erin are rolling on with planting the new plants and showing on camera just not saying any detailed info. Your withholding of all imagery/excitement is admirable. What a silly rule. Glad 2026 plants won’t be under visual lock and key. Perhaps Ken can do video clip (commercial) inserts for what new in the shop. We can see more of the behind the scenes team which we all appreciate. Still loving the new editing *cue the foreshadowing zoom in to Aaron’s hat* lol #PlantMoreFreakinTrees 🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌳

[@shirleyvastine9328]

Yes, Jenny has many 2025 annuals in her garden. Mentions them all the time.

[@berthongo8531]

We tried buying plants locally but the "garden centers" here in Wyoming pale in comparison to the ones we had when we lived in Pennsylvania. We found that it is worth it, for us, to spend the extra money and get 99.9% of our plants from PW. Higher cost but better packaging, better product and better results. And oh yeah everybody, plant more freakin' trees! Thanks for everything and have a great day!

[@janehynes8319]

Good morning! In Holland Michigan they pull all the bulbs and replant every year. Because, as you know, tulips aren’t great at coming back. Tulip Time is a major event in Holland Michigan.

[@ritasicari7518]

How do they keep the critters away?

[@janehynes8319]

@@ritasicari7518 Not sure. We had a squirrel actually dig up a bulb and replant it. 😂

[@dolliemaesone]

Plant them in hardware cloth.

[@larakalevra2233]

I have had a DeWit planting trowel forever and I love it, it's basically invulnerable. Good choice to stock them! (But bad business since you'll only ever need one haha)

[@aliceb4070]

Love your videos! Thanks for addressing the question about annuals vs perennials. I'm new to gardening and really had no idea why it would ever be beneficial to plant annuals vs perennials due to the work involved with annuals but now I get it. Lol. Thanks for helping newbies like me get a clue.😁

[@BS-j1965]

Happy Father’s Day Aaron and Laura’s Dad👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️🍸🍸🍸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@4acrehobbytfarm]

We planted Blacklace Elderberry 2 seasons ago. They were in much more shade than I thought and hardly grew at all but survived. We moved them to our front yard which gets morning sun at about 10 and sun the rest of the day. It is so happy and putting on new growth o we’re so happy about that. I’m using the cardboard and dirt method this year and we are loving it so much better than the plastic. We intend to use the landscape fabric for gravel and building areas as you suggested.

[@dwise571]

It sounds like you are mentally pretty far down the road with more boxwood around your cut flower garden. But may I suggest you look, instead, at some of the low, open-design cedar fences around formal rose gardens in England. Often they are beautiful architectural statements by themselves. They weather to the same silvery gray as your benches will. But then if you plant them with climbing roses they are completely next level. You could still flank all your openings with conical boxwood, but rose-covered low fences would be so stunning. (And Paul could build the panels for you this winter in your barn!😢)

[@carrie893]

Im glad to here you say you want to plant winter gems. I planted winter gems because i couldn't find sprinter boxwoods, and i always worry my hedge wont look good like yours when it grows in

[@robintranchina6588]

Aaron is so full of knowledge! His perspective brings me so much value. Laura, you are so blessed to have chosen him as a partner for life. If you read and get the chance, please read “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews. To quote Andy, “ Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.” You both bless us every day!

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

*the gasping of all the gardeners when Aaron said to cut all the green from the bulbs after flowering*

[@supergirl460]

😂😂😂😂😂literally

[@JermaineGertse]

I clutched my imaginary pearls immediately. 😅

[@robintranchina6588]

@@JermaineGertseToo funny! A laugh out loud moment when I read your comment!

[@lilyw.1788]

I cut my foliage back earlier than normal - hope it comes back next year !

[@maepound3467]

Seriously!!!

[@lfc286]

In Australia farmers use goats to clear out unruly prickly blackberries etc. Works a treat.

[@barbarasidel9012]

Laura I like the idea of putting boxwoods around quadrants in the cut flower area. It’s you! What can I say. I love love your videos .

[@beckyisabell4324]

Love the visual look of fences.

[@amystull5832]

Laura, I absolutely love sumac..... OMG! I ONLY PLANTED ONE!! when I saw you planting All Yours I said God help her!! Lol! Anyway mine was beautiful... and then all hell broke lose! David cut it down! After spraying and pulling for 2 years I said I'M DONE. I got a bottle of Stump Out and poured the whole bottle on it. I first made cut marks on the stump and poured slowly!! It worked!! It killed all the runners and that was the end of my nightmares!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂🎉

[@annehedlund7333]

Yea you!

[@annetennison]

Hi Laura! I’m wanting to learn more about building easy garden decor such as tall pyramid type obelisks. Something for you to video!

[@waureenkyriacou5056]

thanks to you ,I now have a Dramm wand and a Dramm nozzle .... it is so nice to turn on your hose and water your plants and not take a shower at the same time....I can actually come back in the house dry....thank you for sharing these wonderful products with us

[@KimsCountryCorner]

I love the idea of boxwoods in the south garden! I look forward to seeing them!

[@Kerrin77JIH]

Aaron is right, and such a great example to all spouses!!! “Do what makes you happy in your own garden!!” If that bit of formality and beauty in your garden brings peace and happiness to you…end of story!! Naysayers can just move on. They should understand by now that everything you two do turns to beauty, and who could ask for more?

[@latherandlace]

Absolutely loved the boxwood/annual planters! Happy Fathers Day to Aaron and your Dad, Laura!

[@Jessimac52]

I am loving the idea of boxwood hedges in the flower garden, it is so Laura!

[@susanhale5232]

I'm sure the solar incentives vary from state to state, but we have had solar panels for several years and love it! I'm amazed every time we get that power bill for $0.00!

[@MG-fy5uz]

Agree. Ours paid for themselves in less than 5 years (all electric house in Maryland). It DOES increase the value of your property because it reduces the cost of “running” your property. Don’t know of Oregon but might want to talk to an installer as they’ll know all the incentives and SREC. But I won’t have a property going forward without solar, and next property will also have geothermal. I hate our heat pump.

[@Quilt-garden-bake]

I’d buy that shirt!!! definitely planting more freaking trees. Our town continues to cut down trees and it infuriates me. And as far as the boxwood hedging….100% agree with Aaron, if it’s what you would love then do it. I think it would be spectacular. #teamboxwoods

[@wileatagore5938]

I’m on team boxwoods! Do what you love, it’s your garden!

[@wandabrown508]

A great recap of so much productivity. So inspiring. I'm so glad Aaron's headache (from overwork!) is better.

[@susanbilicki8628]

I have to agree with you Laura,on the boxwoods. Go for it ! It's you !

[@jessicasalazar1362]

Amazing husband you have . That's all that matters if you want it do it. Support from your other half makes life easy! Stay blessed

[@missouriartiste]

I have a grouping of 15 thuja's, 5 in each group planted in 2014 and they do well in the snow! I absolutely love them. Good choice Aaron! On another note I would also wear Aaron's T-shirt "Plant more freaking TREES!

[@sapphireblue222]

Aaron-There's a vid about how they go about harvesting the tulips, then cutting down the green leaves, then harvesting the bulbs. What I thought interesting was that they lay down netting first, then they plant the bulbs on top of that. When they are ready to take up the bulbs they just pull up the netting.

[@Kat-Farrell]

Laura you have created a beautiful garden and I love seeing what you come up with. Aaron is completely right in his commitment that you should do what you love. It’s your garden. #teamboxwood

[@marybethrush7349]

Love all the plants and your knowledge. Have learned so much and have beautiful things in my yard. Thanks

[@ritalamers1876]

I love your boxwoods and so appreciate the structure and winter interest they add. Plus, if you add drip it is another area that adds so much to enjoy without constant care.

[@disneylover8056]

I am thankful for you and Aaron I’ve learned things from you. I have 2 tropical hybiscus trees in my front yard 1 of them isn’t doing very well this year. We transplanted them last year because their pots were falling apart. I moved them to the back yard in a sunnier location hoping they will do better. I probably would have left them there if I haven’t been watching you. Now I put my annual containers in the front yard 2 of them match they are at the front door the 3 rd pot is different. But next season they will all match

[@shirleyvastine9328]

I love my Eley hose reel, thanks to you guys! We put on a Gilmour hose and a softer, cloth (?) type hose on it. I rolls up so easily, and holds a lot of hose length.

[@j.c.linden]

I worked at a greenhouse that added fertilizer to the water supply in their greenhouses. This meant the bathrooms were plumbed with blue water and we spent all day washing our hands in it! Boxwood blight is spreading and I sure would not want to have as many as you already do, let alone adding hundreds more!

[@belovedbytheKing]

I keep thinking the same thing

[@tchotchkegirl8880]

It would be cool to do a sort of maze effect with rooms for different plantings. Maybe a area where you do testing on a small scale. So when you peruse through all the seed catalogs each year and find something that looks interesting . Experiment it for a season or two. and give your professional take on it's journey. My garden is sort of like that and it would be super beneficial to have your take. Help us gardeners learn what should look like. I seem to debate myself a lot on if I'm things right. I value your opinion greatly. Thanks for all your help. Keep making videos. It would also be great to actually see some of the fails you have had in the way of teaching how to fix a problem. God Bless

[@julieseidel8258]

I'd wear that t-shirt! "Plant More Freaking Trees" 😄

[@zormier2002]

Me too

[@cyndini55]

A baseball cap with the garden answer logo that read "Plant more freaking trees", sounds like an absolute winner to me.

[@pattilynne4874]

Happy Father’s Day to all. Love this video! From Iowa 90’s here this week.

[@mira7640ify]

Hi Laura & Aaron! Such beautiful surroundings you have the flowers, shrubs, and trees, all look spectacular! Aaron is correct, Goats eat lots! We have some that were dropped by our Lake here in town to eat up all the overgrown grass & rubbish!😉

[@AprilRaine60]

Fences make GOOD neighbors!

[@desireehouse]

I look forward to seeing the boxwoods in the cut flower garden, I think it’ll look great. I’m sorry you put the sumac in. I’m in northeastern PA and they grow along the road and any place that’s not mowed regularly. They started growing on a bank of ours along with multiflora rose when we didn’t get a chance to mow. My husband painstakingly watered each root and dug them out during a dry spell. Took months. He said some of the roots would grow right around rocks, like big rocks in the ground. It was a project and I wish you guys luck with it.

[@ginnysulya9805]

Hey Laura and Aaron have you ever thought of using Instant Hedge for boxwoods! I know it might not be cost effective for you but I was shocked how awesome they look and quickly they can be planted! Being home or with the family is definitely our jam as well! For as much time we spend making our house a home we do like to enjoy it and invite friends to join us here! I am allowing a wild sumac to live until fall for color! I will have to chop it down before Spring because it will fill my hillside with runners again for sure! I have already cut back my Nepeta as it has fallen and covered my Hydrangea. Have a great week! Peace and blessings 🤗

[@klcpca]

About your headache Aaron.... you might have been a bit dehydrated also. That can cause headaches and muscle aches.... Drinks LOTS of water when working!!! 🙂❤ A friend of mine got caught in a "dust devil" walking across a field... she was fine but to say it was hysterical watching it is an understatement!!! She had dirt EVERYWHERE!!!!! 🤣

[@rhondabryanthistlethwaite5351]

I just had to stop and watch a video on a year at a tulip farm! Fascinating

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@lisanewkirk3936]

I got my sprayer today! So excited!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great recap, as always. Love your videos and enjoy your interaction so much. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Lots of daffodils great Q&A. Love Aaron’s participate in the video.

[@BottlegardenUK]

I’ve just driven past a huge black lace elderberry planted on the north west side of a house - 10 foot tall and full of blooms!! This is in a very rainy UK zone 8 (although outer zones don’t map well on US zones as we don’t get your heat.

[@yorkie75]

I have a black lace elderberry in a large container against a north-facing wall (UK). It gets sun first thing in the morning and from mid-afternoon, it will not reach the size of Laura’s but it’s been very happy for more than 3 years and does a great job of breaking the appearance of a blank wall

[@LitlPoot]

Yes - I would buy the Freaking Tree hat and/or tee shirt - hahahaha !!!!!! as always, thanks for sharing your knowledge, encouragement and inspiration with us all - you challenge us to try new things, while holding on to our favorites, as well. BTW, I too, am becoming a fan of the boxwood hedge in the cut flower garden ... it will accentuate that old world feel found in the West Side garden and around the Hartley. And, as Aaron says, "do what makes YOU happy"

[@joannford5860]

Aaron, they bush-hog them half way down, the plant and they don't water then and they turn yellow. That's when they are dug and put in storage based and ready for shipment in October or planted in newly proud fields.

[@kraftykell]

Good Morning! I live in PA and cut my bulbs usually before June and they come back every year… I guess we are lucky 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@LindaKing-jr4fz]

Always enjoy the weekly wrap up!!

[@rosalynstedman2509]

Watch and enjoy all your videos. I plant lots of PW annuals each season, but still struggle with what to plant together. It's not only vigor, but flower size, strength of stems, etc. This season, I choose Supertunia Fuchsia to plant with Supertunia Vista Indigo, and Supertunia Honey in large pots beside my garage entrance because I liked the combination of colors. But.. Fuchsia completely choked out the Honey and Indigo, AND quickly. Also, the branches are so stiff, it won't drape nicely. I would love your opinions as to what to plant together and not. You have so much more experience. Appreciate your channel so much.

[@miataman2001]

I would really love an updated, in depth video about all of your water zones, from where they originate to where they end, how many wells you have to supply them, how you calculate the lengths of drip runs, the pipe size of your supply lines under ground to your irrigation boxes, whether or not they all have individual wiring to the valves, etc. I love watching infrastructure videos, and I know others would enjoy it, too. 😁 Also, I love your channel so much! -Josh

[@KP-gw5zv]

Good morning. Love all your videos especially those that are about the trees. I grew up with a bush on our property and neighbours property. I love trees that provide shade and cleans and keeps the air that we breath. I wish like Aaron that one people plant more trees and two whom ever builds buildings and homes that they plant trees for every tree they remove. Or just build tree houses in the trees so that we keep the older trees. Either way just plant trees and anything else that makes shade and cleans the air.