Solving Problems in the Garden ⭐️ Sowing Seeds In our Gardener's Supply Raised Beds

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Thanks for growing with us!
    Today we are tackling three problems in the garden and sowing some seeds for Fall harvesting.
    Our first problem is our magnolia that has gotten to wide to mow around. We need to limb it up and make it in to more of a tree than a shrub. To do this we are using our favorite lopper from Corona.
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    Next we are moving to the area on the east side of the house where we have covered up our air conditioning unit with plants. It is important to be able to access this area for maintenance. So we are clearing out the congestion to make a path! We also are taking care of any branches that are growing in to the house. This was a lot of fun to do. For this problem we are reaching for our favorite pruners and pop up garden bag.
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    In an effort to avoid working on the Limelight hydrangea hedge we are taking a break to do some seed starting. This is our first time planting from seed in our ‪@gardenerssupply‬ raised beds in the summer. We are excited to try some cooler weather vegetables and greens. The seeds are from Baker Creek Seeds and Botanical Interests. We top dress the seeds with Penobscot Blend planting mix from ‪@Coastofmaine‬ .
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    Lastly we are taking a deep dive in to the damage done to our Limelight hydrangeas by some intense rain. We have some big decisions to make and we share some ideas.
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Komentáře • 478

  • @shellydasonthegraywrennest
    @shellydasonthegraywrennest Před 28 dny +50

    Keep the hedge! It is stunning …even when it weeps after rains! Maybe put a wire system down the hedge line that will be hidden and helps to keep the blooms up?

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 28 dny +4

      Great idea!

    • @lillerella
      @lillerella Před 24 dny +1

      My established mass planting I have gone way more aggressive in off season pruning & have wiring that supports the heavy top - early pannacles also get thinned a little more effort but all season stunning

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 24 dny

      @@lillerella good planning ahead!

  • @joydaniel597
    @joydaniel597 Před 28 dny +22

    I love the hedge because it gives a peaceful visual and rest to already colorful parts of the garden. Whatever you do, I’ll still be watching.

  • @kathytrohoske421
    @kathytrohoske421 Před 28 dny +19

    I think gardens need to change as gardeners needs change 😊

  • @jeannetoy6223
    @jeannetoy6223 Před 28 dny +21

    I would start out small. Take a few out and leave the number that you can continue maintenance on. You could stake them to the fence or under plant with something sturdy to help support the droop! Then add trees with it and go from there.

  • @QueenAyeee
    @QueenAyeee Před 28 dny +17

    Leave them, they are gorgeous. Season is almost over. Enjoy them as they are. Next year figure out a way ro keep them from weeping. ❤

  • @pibgorn
    @pibgorn Před 28 dny +10

    I’m rooting for the glorious limelight hedge. She will survive! Loved the Pumpkin cameo- what a bundle of joy 🤩

  • @user-yz4bl8hg9d
    @user-yz4bl8hg9d Před 28 dny +15

    I love the behind the scenes gardening. It’s what real gardeners do! Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @ADawnAubrey
    @ADawnAubrey Před 28 dny +14

    The Hydrangea Hedge is stunning!❤

  • @TnQueenBee
    @TnQueenBee Před 12 dny +1

    If the question is ever to put in a path of any sort the answer is always yes! I have several gravel pathways and I adore them!

  • @laurabrewer-blair1083
    @laurabrewer-blair1083 Před 27 dny +6

    It’s such a stunning and signature feature! I can’t imagine pulling it. But as a fellow gardener, I do relate to the desire to be creative and change things up. I’ll be sitting on pins and needles waiting to see what you do. No doubt it will be stunning whatever it is!

  • @donnasmalley3713
    @donnasmalley3713 Před 28 dny +5

    Stressing about storms every year might take away the fun. It is nice to start something new when you are running out of space

  • @shareefahmuhammad9290
    @shareefahmuhammad9290 Před 27 dny +4

    With so many new options on the market I vote to remove the limelight hedge and create a stunning mixed bed that reflects the beauty and creativity of your brilliant minds ❤.

  • @MartinHouseFlowers
    @MartinHouseFlowers Před 28 dny +6

    I have a hedge of (10) Little Lime Hydrangeas which we put in spring 2022, they are now 4' tall and fully touching each other. We also have a lot of wind storms in Northern Illinois and have not had any issues with the blooms flopping. We planted them to hide our neighbors not so attractive cedar fence and it is almost covered. I also love that I can cut blooms from them. Putting in a new bed of perennials will also create maintenance, all do require some maintenance. I also put in a long bed of roses at my front yard this spring, they are doing great but have to keep up with the bind weed from the empty lot next door and have to prune off the spent rose blooms often. Personally, I think you already have a lot of mixed borders in your beautiful property and I love the cohesive hedge of Limelights, it is so pleasing to the eye! For now, I would cut them back heavily next spring (more than the usual 1/3) which will give you smaller blooms and perhaps less flopping next summer. Just my thoughts! 💭💚

  • @juanramos.jr.7948
    @juanramos.jr.7948 Před 28 dny +14

    I live in South Texas, we like you get horrific storms, not to mention hurricanes. I've been through 5. It is so easy to be dismayed with the destruction of everything around you, but l am not moving from here . I love it here. So l have learned not to look at it as the end, but a new beginning. I think Mother Nature has offered you the option of a new beginning. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 28 dny +2

      Definitely a new beginning...I feel like we are starting to learn toward a massive change!

    • @jenniferhooks2454
      @jenniferhooks2454 Před 27 dny +2

      I think you guys have to figure out how much joy the Limelight hedge is giving you. You could still have hydrangeas in a mixed border. The idea of a winding pathway sounds intriguing. I have removed some plants from my garden because they didn't give me the joy they did when I first planted them. You both sounded like you dreaded dealing with the hydrangea hedge. You'll just have to figure things out. Something to consider is that we age as the garden matures. Some strenuous jobs I just don't want to do anymore. Good luck!

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 27 dny

      @@jenniferhooks2454 I appreciate your thoughts on this...lots of passionate comments!

  • @keithagreer
    @keithagreer Před 28 dny +17

    You guys are so much fun! As beautiful as the hydrangea hedge is, it does feel distinctly different from the rest of your garden. I love your idea of doing a mixed boarder!

  • @TheTashaDawn
    @TheTashaDawn Před 18 dny +2

    Ya keep the hedge. As tempting as it is to remove it I would give it a chance to redeem itself. One of the reasons I watch your videos is because I love your hedge, and I love seeing it.

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 18 dny

      This is its 6th year in the ground....and probably the third year of flop!

  • @maryannbenedetti7508
    @maryannbenedetti7508 Před 28 dny +7

    There is a time and place for everything. Time for a change in my opinion. Having said that I am sure I and all will love what ever you choose. Love all of your videos. 💚💚💚

  • @acasburn1460
    @acasburn1460 Před 28 dny +5

    Keep the beautiful Lime light hedge 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶🫶🫶

  • @user-pi8cl4fp9p
    @user-pi8cl4fp9p Před 28 dny +4

    Keep the hedge - it’s so gorgeous.
    But if you have enjoyed “enough”, and no longer need the privacy, I can see the excitement in growing new things too! I’ll keep watching no matter! 😂

  • @hazytale
    @hazytale Před 28 dny +8

    I would probably leave half of the hydrangea hedge, then gradually change the back of the hedge/garden with evergreens and perennials. I removed limelight from my garden (we get a lot of rain, sleet, snow, wind), I don't think they are worth the stress they bring! 😅 It is a stunning hedge, but if it is too much work compared to how much joy it brings, it might be time for a change. But definitely sleep on it first! 😄I really enjoy watching your videos, always fun and inspiring! 😊🌺🌻💚

  • @chechh1020
    @chechh1020 Před 28 dny +16

    I’m shook that you are even considering removing them, they are gorgeous and such a beautiful spot in your garden! It is also their first serious flop. Give them a chance or put a boxwood hedge in front to hold them up. ❤❤

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 28 dny +1

      They really have flopped a few years in a row...this was just particularly bad

  • @kathystarnes6744
    @kathystarnes6744 Před 27 dny +4

    I just love how you to communicate with each other! So darn cute and respectful 💚💚💚

  • @user-uw3gr6cz8l
    @user-uw3gr6cz8l Před 28 dny +17

    I learned from Angelo Petitti that if you cut them down almost to the ground just leaving a few inches the plants have smaller blooms but more of them, but the plant does not get as tall.

  • @kimkelso1360
    @kimkelso1360 Před 2 dny +1

    Hi guys...my bloood pressure was rising as you trimmed the heck out of the magnolida. It's so easy to get carried away but your trim is perfect. Love your channel.

  • @Peoniesandpinks
    @Peoniesandpinks Před 28 dny +5

    I love the hedge and it’s your garden signature. I also follow Jim Putnam and he always recommends a mixed border so if something dies or becomes diseased you don’t replace everything.

  • @kerribuyssens3942
    @kerribuyssens3942 Před 28 dny +11

    Even though it’s beautiful, it’s okay to let it go. Whatever you choose, your gardens are lovely!

  • @sherrymclaggan9097
    @sherrymclaggan9097 Před 28 dny +4

    I don’t envy you having to decide on the limelight hedge. It’s beautiful but i totally understand the hesitation to keep it. If it were me, i think I’d keep a few of them spaced out and make the mixed border incorporating them. I love the idea of the wide curvy grass path. I’m sure it will look great no matter which way you go.

  • @belindam3797
    @belindam3797 Před 28 dny +6

    Oh, what a dilemma! Honestly, I really love the look of the mixed garden borders. I love seeing a variety of plants, shrubs and winter interest.
    I do love hydrangeas and they do look spectacular planted en masse as you guys have done- but I know whatever changes you make will look fantastic in time 😊

  • @marylisageorge8739
    @marylisageorge8739 Před 28 dny +6

    For the maintenance crew, put in four temporary stakes(two on either side) tie string between the stakes to hold back the plants while they work.

  • @elainewashington3004
    @elainewashington3004 Před 28 dny +3

    Leave the hedge. Just prune it down. You have some great mixed borders already. Nothing is perfect but that hedge looks great even when it's droopy!

  • @kchester275
    @kchester275 Před 26 dny +2

    You just keep mentioning how much you love that hedge. I would find a middle ground between suggestions: slowly replace a few of the limelights each year with improved versions AND add some structure with evergreens and add the curves you want in a few sections.
    Thanks for sharing your garden with us.

  • @suemoore3331
    @suemoore3331 Před 24 dny +2

    You have a hard decision to make but I vote for the new wide border. The green lawn pathway between the two beds would be gorgeous. Although the beautiful hydrangea are mature and amazing, they do make your garden "top heavy" on one side. You have a beautiful garden and I enjoy your videos - keep doing what you love!

  • @NitaP1569
    @NitaP1569 Před 26 dny +2

    If it’s not working for you / not bringing joy, but instead a hassle, it’s your garden, do what right for you two.

  • @brunomazzarrella772
    @brunomazzarrella772 Před 24 dny +2

    The hedge looks amazing, the hydrangeas hedge is the Queen of any garden.

  • @christophertaylor9826
    @christophertaylor9826 Před 28 dny +5

    Turn the hydrangea hedge into a mixed border, gardening is all about change. Love watching your videos.

  • @user-kc9yb4vy3m
    @user-kc9yb4vy3m Před 26 dny +2

    This was so fun to watch! During the seed sowing, I was cracking up. . . Eric is hilarious and Christopher is a sweetie pie!

  • @daiseegray9110
    @daiseegray9110 Před 27 dny +2

    Love the behind the scenes. Please offer the limelight’s to others if you take them out, many don’t have a budget to purchase such a beautiful hedge. 🌼🐝

  • @alrhill
    @alrhill Před 26 dny +1

    Nice video. I don't think you need to choose to take out all the hydrangeas or keep them all. Why not keep one or two and possibly prune them up to give you more planting room below and then add in the mixed border ideas you had. You can still keep the memories and a couple established shrubs to begin your new border. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @JRP58
    @JRP58 Před 28 dny +2

    While the hydrangeas are beautiful, a mixed border would be beautiful too. Think of all the opportunities for new things! Gardening forces us to be flexible. Perhaps you could keep a few of the plants as the beginning of a new mixed border.

  • @judyluce3141
    @judyluce3141 Před 28 dny +4

    I love the satisfaction of giving the plants a haircut. I am also a hairdresser. Great work today, guys.

  • @carolemills2338
    @carolemills2338 Před 28 dny +3

    I cut my limelight down to about a foot tall, every spring. Year 13 and they have never flopped. IMO your limelight hedge is just too beautiful to remove. 🍃

  • @erikaj9841
    @erikaj9841 Před 28 dny +5

    I'm for the mixed border because you guys are the kings of plant combinations. I think it'll keep theme with the rest of the gardens and whatever you do will be an inspiration to us viewers

  • @impeyfamily3910
    @impeyfamily3910 Před 27 dny +3

    I love it! It would break my heart if you pulled it out. It’s a show stopper!!

  • @beverlyingram9496
    @beverlyingram9496 Před 26 dny +1

    My first thought was Noooooo don’t take the Limelight’s out and then….. I would take them out but not all at once although I guess if you’re using heavy machinery it makes more sense to take them all out at once.
    I’d plant the evergreen take out several around it and then perhaps use other varieties in between the limelight’s.
    The tree you trimmed looks great. Your yard is so beautiful, mine is a work in progress, I’m in Zone three and I started with nothing but an awful weedy lawn and two giant spruce trees. I do the work totally on my own and have a small budget but I’m loving it. So different from our last yard that was a courtyard style with no lawn.
    All the best and I hope you don’t get any more severe storms this month.

  • @mariale7821
    @mariale7821 Před 28 dny +2

    Do what makes both of you happy 😊

  • @melodyaguiar8051
    @melodyaguiar8051 Před 9 dny +1

    I love Christopher’s idea!

  • @thepsychgarden
    @thepsychgarden Před 19 dny +1

    My vote is for a new wider curved bed, but I’m totally biased bc that’s what I have. I promise you that you’ll find many spots for more panicles. Also, I’m loving the quick fire fab’s lack of droop (comparatively)

  • @Lorraine-zm9ey
    @Lorraine-zm9ey Před 21 dnem +1

    Love the hedge..wires are an option. I think the seeds of change have been planted for both of you though. Also, instead of chopping your willow perhaps consider plaiting the branches. It's done here in Europe & renders the shrub tidy & gives winter interest.

  • @sammysworld5485
    @sammysworld5485 Před 28 dny +2

    Fabulous job on the magnolia! Wow that’s a tough one… I love the mass planting of the limelight’s. Its spectacular. The way to solve problem is to prune them a specific way to produce clusters of more smaller blooms vs big blooms. Don’t remove the spindly branches as advised… this helps. But I have a feeling you guys are set in your hearts to try something new. If you’re going to remove them, I hope you’ll just scatter them around your yard or just re-home them 😢

  • @ChrisCalmtheCrazy
    @ChrisCalmtheCrazy Před 27 dny +1

    I am team limelight! They are what brought me to your channel. I saw them when researching for a new hydrangea hedge and lost it over your limelight hedge. I am limited in visual height with our hedge, so I chose limelight prime. They are beautiful, but not an original limelight that brings those - 'Wow, what is that flower/hydrangea called'? I also have 5 limelights and about 11 other varieties in other areas. The limelights share first place with angel's blush hydrangeas (no longer available). I have put a 3 foot hardware cloth (Amazon - Hardware Cloth 1/2 inch 36" x 100 ft Mesh - 19 Gauge Black Vinyl Welded Wire Fencing) cage with ground staples around each of mine to keep away the deer and to help support them. Like your black chicken wire around the roses, it helps. They made it in Virginia quite well under tornado strength winds and rains of hurricane Debby. You might try a black wire trellis like used for a berry cane. If you do decide to reduce the hedge, shrink it minimally please, for all of us dreamers who live vicariously thru you.

  • @aeronadams9855
    @aeronadams9855 Před 27 dny +1

    I second keeping the limelight hedge but adding a hidden wire support "fence".

  • @kathystoner8916
    @kathystoner8916 Před 26 dny +1

    I hope you'll share your cooking experiences with your seeds !

  • @lyndia2
    @lyndia2 Před 22 dny +1

    Omg!! That sweet little dog bounding over to say hi to you guys was just the cutest most wholesome content ever💚🐶🌸

  • @teresacoulter4568
    @teresacoulter4568 Před 27 dny +1

    Hi guys! I love what you do & have been following you both for a while! As a fellow gardener, I think that 6 years of the limelight bed has been a long time of maintenance ( think of all the hours)
    and think of the excitement you feel about a new long bed!! You can certainly leave a few but I would remove the bulk of them! If you really love it as much as you do you wouldn't be questioning removing it! Just a thought! Good luck!

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 27 dny

      Thanks for following! We really appreciate all the great comments on this topic

  • @tooshieg2059
    @tooshieg2059 Před 17 dny +1

    OMG I love that hedge. I love the simple line. I'm wondering about a simple trellis to help support it.

  • @user-oz5ry5yz2b
    @user-oz5ry5yz2b Před 19 dny +1

    Love your gardens, really enjoy your channel. I love the contrast that you have a mixed border on one side of your yard and a row/hedge of one thing (currently limelights) on the other. It sounds like you are ready for a change but still love hydrangeas. I know what you mean in that you love the limelight but it is not performing and looking like you really want it. (I have a few strawberry sundae hydrangeas that do the same thing and I love them but they are unruly and bug me). Maybe you need to take the limelights out and replace with a different hydrangea hedge that will keep its shape better. Or maybe instead of only one type of hydrangea, choose maybe two or three varieties (big and small, strong stems) and do a mixed hydrangea border. Whatever you choose to do it will turn out beautiful.

  • @grantwest7942
    @grantwest7942 Před 26 dny +1

    I really enjoy mizuna. It’s usually in the mixed greens/salad container I buy from my grocery store. As far as the limelight hedge goes I’m team mixed border. I’ve never been a big fan of just one specimen plant/shrub border. You’re to vulnerable to an attack from a fungal issue or pest like Japanese beetles that affect all the plants. Or in this instance the weather. Whereas, if you have a mixed border you’re more protected if an issue arises as the other species hopefully won’t be hit. Plus, there’s a lot more creativity going on and opportunity. I’d personally pull that bed out all the way and make a charming curved pathway between that bed and the one to the right.

  • @testhotwatwr
    @testhotwatwr Před 4 dny +1

    Make the hard decision. Put in new hydrangea Quickfire Fab. Bloom earlier and strong stem.

  • @nicoletomarchio9454
    @nicoletomarchio9454 Před 28 dny +3

    I love that hedge so much! Even with the flop, it’s gorgeous. I planted a hedge of quick fire fab and they are doing the same thing, almost all of the blooms are on the ground after all of this rain. I’m sure whatever you decide will be gorgeous!

  • @katharine5606
    @katharine5606 Před 28 dny +1

    I think it’s fun to learn about “weeds” as you mentioned that you might do. Using plant identification apps has been great for that purpose. I’ve learned what’s native and what’s not, and many weeds have a medicinal and/or culinary history of course. Pokeweed, as you may know is considered highly toxic and cannot be consumed unless boiled extensively. I will not be trying that, but to those who have worked with it, they say it’s delicious…

  • @wendywelsh2737
    @wendywelsh2737 Před 26 dny +1

    I think do what makes you happy. If it were me I would think about it over winter. I took some limelight shrubs my neighbor inappropriately placed and moved them and converted them to standards. They are beautiful are in a part sun area so the flowers don’t get so massive and never flop. I would not just rip them out. See if you can salvage some in the redesign if that is what you decide to do. I would then offer what you don’t want to friends and neighbors. They dig and get a free plant. Can they be divided like Annabelle? If so it could mean a couple of free plants per person. They are an investment I would not just bulldoze them.

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 26 dny

      They can’t be divided but we would give them to anyone willing to dig

  • @lorithompson4240
    @lorithompson4240 Před 28 dny +2

    I would keep them. They are beautiful. I would cut them down, though.

  • @MimsysGarden
    @MimsysGarden Před 27 dny +1

    Used your link and ordered the 130’ hose set! Glad yall showed those…

  • @GrannyCompton
    @GrannyCompton Před 28 dny +1

    Great trim job - that magnolia looks much better visually to the side yard. Take the hydrangea edge out. It's too much of a good thing.

  • @user-zb3ng7nl9e
    @user-zb3ng7nl9e Před 24 dny +1

    It is stunning and makes such an impact. I would keep it!

  • @sheshemcarthur77
    @sheshemcarthur77 Před 27 dny +1

    I’m in Canada and on year 3 of a limelight hedge, only 5 though but it’s showing off this summer! Had the rainstorm too and was out there shaking them! omg do not get rid of them 😢

  • @patriciapeters9087
    @patriciapeters9087 Před 26 dny +1

    I like my lime light prime so much more then my lime lights. Don’t flop and sturdier branches. My lime lights are a pain and so much maintenance. They are going. I’m putting in the puffer fish hydrangeas.

  • @peggy-sue-60
    @peggy-sue-60 Před 23 dny +1

    I think you have already made up you mines the garden is always changing Enjoy your fall picks for the new Westside garden

  • @sereneandgreen
    @sereneandgreen Před 28 dny +2

    I got the opportunity to see the Limelight hedge in person, and it’s glorious. I’ve also seen enough of your videos to get the impression that it’s the area in your yard that has required the most extensive maintenance, either because of pests or storm damage. Maybe compromising and only taking part of your hedge down at first and replacing it with a mixed border is the answer? I don’t envy you in having to make that kind of decision; I always feel a little sad when I remove or replace an otherwise healthy plant that just doesn’t work in my garden anymore. That’ll be a tough call for you, but the possibilities are almost endless if you choose to go for it..

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 28 dny +1

      If we can give them to someone I think it would make it feel better

    • @sereneandgreen
      @sereneandgreen Před 28 dny +1

      @@growformegardeningIf you are serious about that, I could definitely give a few a good home.❤

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 27 dny +1

      We would definitely post about it!

  • @lily_white
    @lily_white Před 24 dny +1

    for something as drastic as removing an entire hedge and retooling the entire area, I think taking an entire year to decide would be a good idea. You wont' know what you're goingn to feel going into spring/summer next year. Maybe you'll REALLy be looking forward to the grandeur of that hedge. maybe you'll be more dreading the probably decimation from the rains. If you're not sure of making such a big change, waiting won't hurt anything.

  • @evettesoto2264
    @evettesoto2264 Před 28 dny +2

    😮 please do not remove your hydrangea hedge. It is beautiful up right or floppy. It’s beautiful.

  • @wilmasgarden3098
    @wilmasgarden3098 Před 28 dny +2

    Hard decision! Mixed border is my vote, and you can still keep a few if it fits into your final plan.

  • @anneanderson3952
    @anneanderson3952 Před 28 dny +1

    While the hydrangea hedge is stunning, I understand your dilemma. I’m thinking that if you remove the majority of them, leaving a few along the fence, you could incorporate them into a mixed garden. Maybe with cutting down on the number, it wouldn’t be overwhelming to try out a support system for the few that you leave. Love the grass path concept and the mixed border. Have you thought about consulting with PW to discuss support systems for the hydrangeas? Thanks so much for your videos.

  • @barbarawall9473
    @barbarawall9473 Před 27 dny +1

    I love the limelight hedge!!! I think it makes such a statement and a soothing feature to your landscape.
    If you decide to remove them, I would highly recommend transplanting them instead of destroying the plants or donate them.

  • @kirstinkonrad
    @kirstinkonrad Před 27 dny +1

    You could set up an Etsy store for dry hydrangea blooms...jesting aside, I think a mixed border would be lovely. I'm wondering if you could plant some of these in the back of your property (up the bank)? Clearly you guys know your stuff and I am certain you will make the right choice for your beautiful garden!

  • @user-xv6ti6id8s
    @user-xv6ti6id8s Před 28 dny +3

    Your limelight hedge is beautiful and offers a unique visual that you really don’t have anywhere else in the garden. Replacing it with a border like you have on the other fence line area would just be more of the same look. Maybe try the trim back option someone proposed first and see if that addresses the flopping issue.

  • @rhondaschenk5727
    @rhondaschenk5727 Před 27 dny +2

    Keep the hedge please! It’s stunning! What if you would gather it up with twine string and pull each one together? Is that an option? And just keep them tied up, you might not be able to see it at all.

  • @DeliaBehrend-wm7sg
    @DeliaBehrend-wm7sg Před 27 dny +1

    Omg, Ii was.freaking out after the first 3 cuts! I trust the process is so hard!!!!

  • @bellarosa009
    @bellarosa009 Před 22 dny +1

    I think you should move your limelights and create a curved bed with a mixed planting and add some evergreens. With your magic touch, it will look beautiful in no time!

  • @NancyB-z4h
    @NancyB-z4h Před 27 dny +1

    Start.
    Complete tear-out…varying heights, textures & colors plantings are so much more interesting

  • @user-xf1lz6il1n
    @user-xf1lz6il1n Před 27 dny +1

    The magnolia looks much better because you can see the structure of the branches.

  • @The_Bunny_Cakes
    @The_Bunny_Cakes Před 27 dny +1

    I suspect it will make you both happiest to take the limelights out. Do something unique and fresh. Maybe a huge wall of different climbing roses with deep garden beds in the front. Or an adorable potting shed surrounded by landscaping, with a small pond or water wheel. I'm sure you have tons of ideas! 😄

  • @MsJacquese99
    @MsJacquese99 Před 17 dny +1

    I love a hydrangea hedge.!I can totally understand your concerns though. It is definitely a hard decision, but I would take them out and plant a newer variety of hydrangeas. I know it will take a while to fill back in, but you guys love the look of the hydrangeas...you just don't love the flopping.
    So I say to get a stronger, less floppy type of hydrangea.

  • @GardeningNC
    @GardeningNC Před 27 dny +1

    Keep the hedge!!! You can propup the blooms with wires. The southener's northern garden showed how he propted up his hedge of annabel hydrangea blooms using thick wires. That was in his former garden.

  • @newyorkny8236
    @newyorkny8236 Před 27 dny

    While I don’t have the space nor as many limelight’s as you both, but for the ones that I have, I’ve definitely reconsidered adding additional Little Limelight’s for this same reason.

  • @joanne_niagara
    @joanne_niagara Před 22 dny +1

    I'd love to see the process of installing a new mixed bed in that space. How exciting to start over and would give you tons of new content ;)

  • @janeb4236
    @janeb4236 Před 27 dny +1

    The hydrangea hedge is gorgeous when conditions are perfect.... BUT a mixed border......YES!!!

  • @zmiskov6223
    @zmiskov6223 Před 24 dny +1

    I do the same thing when retracting my hose!

  • @Garden-girlie
    @Garden-girlie Před 26 dny +1

    That hedge is stunning. I would leave it. I know the thought of new space is tempting with the endless possibilities. Tough choice but in the end you have to do what will bring you both joy. ❤🙏

  • @dee5926
    @dee5926 Před 28 dny +1

    That hedge is absolutely gorgeous. But your needs (and wants) have changed, so… Prime space for new creative endeavors and new plants! FYI, I learned for an easy reference use your first knuckle, it’s ~1 inch deep.

  • @susanbusching8165
    @susanbusching8165 Před 27 dny +1

    A new beginning and less stress and worries will be in the long run, make your gardening more enjoyable!!! Thanks so much for all the information and enjoy learning from you both…🌸🪻❤

  • @TheElsMarie
    @TheElsMarie Před 28 dny +1

    They're absolutely gorgeous, and I've loved seeing this hedge in your videos. However, if something in your garden is causing that much stress and worry every time there's a storm, then maybe it’s time to let it go. No matter what you guys choose to do, it will be stunning.

  • @kathystarnes6744
    @kathystarnes6744 Před 27 dny +1

    How about training the limelight hedge into tree form and plant a hedge of evergreen shrubs in front to hold them in. The hydrangea blooms would rise above behind the evergreen hedge

  • @staceymoore3469
    @staceymoore3469 Před 28 dny +1

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who has to "tame the jungle" later in the season!
    As for the Lime Light hedge, follow your hearts. Hearing the two of you talk it out, it sounds like you know what you want. It doesn't have to be drastic either. Start by taking the ones on the ends out and expanding the mixed borders there. Take out a couple in the middle for the large evergreen Christopher talked about. You've learned from this experience and the hedge has served its purpose.

    • @growformegardening
      @growformegardening  Před 28 dny

      Thank you...we aren't totally set yet but I think the scale is tipping

  • @echomountain3370
    @echomountain3370 Před 27 dny +2

    The hydrangea hedge looks awesome even floppy!!!! However, couldn't you run a wire line to prop it up if you don't like it floppy?

  • @carolynperry6712
    @carolynperry6712 Před 27 dny +4

    Keep the hedge, it’s stunning! You could make the garden bed across from it bigger and still put in a path.

  • @BloomThereItIs
    @BloomThereItIs Před 28 dny +1

    It’s what makes you happy. You have the hydrangea room to sit in while you change the west fence line. You can add all sorts of new hydrangeas in a mixed bed as well. Do what brings more joy. Also I believe it would add more cohesion with a mixed bed.

  • @mvinthegarden
    @mvinthegarden Před 26 dny +1

    I would personally keep portions of the hedge, introduce a curved edge, and interrupt the line with mixed plantings to be cohesive with the rest of your garden. I learned a similar lesson and now only have larger flowered varieties close to where they can be maintained quickly (meaning, backyard only-if it’s too far from where all my supplies are, I know I’ll never touch it). I’ve only planted Quickfire and Little Quickfire paniculatas because my Annabelle’s give me enough grief and I can only be bothered to stake one hedge at a time 😂

  • @anncove8111
    @anncove8111 Před 23 dny +1

    Do what makes you happy- I personally love it

  • @dinac7361
    @dinac7361 Před 26 dny +1

    I definitely say please keep the edge it’s absolutely gorgeous!
    I understand thd maintenance but it’s so perfect ,different from thd rest of the garden !
    Gardening is allways a log of work ,I know I do all thd yard work on my property of 1/1/2 acres ,by myself and I havd a big job w many hours of work ,bug I love gardening so much ❤