Last Chance to Trim the Boxwoods + Planting RED Flowers! 😱✂️❤️ // Garden Answer

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  • @marshahalsey7278
    @marshahalsey7278 Před rokem +72

    I love that you used your son's shelf. Actually using it instead of just verbally saying "good job" goes a long way in confidence building. Good job, Mom😊

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

    • @marshahalsey7278
      @marshahalsey7278 Před rokem +3

      @@dr.christopherjohnson4178 not interested.

  • @helenjubert4744
    @helenjubert4744 Před rokem +81

    Watching your property change and develop over the years has been such a pleasure. The grounds are magnificent.

    • @heatherw.2751
      @heatherw.2751 Před rokem

      Yes! It has come so far and is the most beautiful garden. It’s been a pleasure and an honor to have been taken along on the journey!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @jenford7078
    @jenford7078 Před rokem +30

    There's nothing (in my opinion) prettier than red geraniums in clay pots. Just SO pretty!

    • @susandumais8563
      @susandumais8563 Před rokem +2

      I think red geraniums in a clay pot is a classic!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

    • @doreenharris2303
      @doreenharris2303 Před 9 měsíci

      I love red geraniums !

  • @BS-j1965
    @BS-j1965 Před rokem +90

    I just love Douglas he’s such a handsome fluffy cat. He just wants your undivided attention, he may just be a younger cat then Cheddar and Russell and still wants to attack play. He’s probably a great hunter too. Everything in the gardens you showed us today are just breathtaking. Have a wonderful weekend “Garden Answer” community.🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

    • @doreenharris2303
      @doreenharris2303 Před 9 měsíci

      You inspire me from NZ

  • @mikebridges222
    @mikebridges222 Před rokem +51

    I love red geraniums in terracotta pots!! So classic and beautiful!

    • @zaria5785
      @zaria5785 Před rokem +6

      Same. In Granada, Spain they paint the pots blue every year and hang them on their balconies and walls with geraniums. In the heat of the summer sun the flowers and blue pots have a pleasing effect on the eyes. The walls are painted white and everything just pops.

  • @tiaturpen6508
    @tiaturpen6508 Před rokem +62

    I vote for keeping the sprinters small so the Russian sage is the star and there’s room for annuals 😍 that throw back picture was beautiful!

    • @marshahalsey7278
      @marshahalsey7278 Před rokem +3

      I thought the same thing.

    • @katiedavis5861
      @katiedavis5861 Před rokem +1

      I agree although I'm not that interested in formal hedges. I feel they tend to hide too much.

  • @gritwhitaker4293
    @gritwhitaker4293 Před rokem +271

    Laura and RED? I am not sure if I clicked on the right channel today 😅

  • @bonnienewcomb4315
    @bonnienewcomb4315 Před rokem +135

    Always enjoy when your cats make an appearance in your beautiful gardens! We use a back scratcher to pet one of our cats who likes to swipe at us, he loves it.😊

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 Před rokem +9

      I'm trying to domesticate a couple kittens who took up residence in my garden shed. One will get within inches of me and then dart away - the back scratcher idea is brilliant!

    • @pamelacallaway3922
      @pamelacallaway3922 Před rokem +4

      Love the red!

    • @teresaholland4790
      @teresaholland4790 Před rokem +9

      No it’s not just sit quietly near them gain their trust we had a cat just like that took a year now we can’t get her off my lap🙀

    • @allison471
      @allison471 Před rokem +5

      I use a back scratcher on my cat also! Lol

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @lauragreen4899
    @lauragreen4899 Před rokem +14

    Absolutely love the simplicity of a traditional red geranium in a terracotta pot, that reminds me of my grandparents.

  • @sandranason823
    @sandranason823 Před rokem +43

    It is amazing how much you accomplish in one day !!!!! When I saw the red flowers I knew it wasn't by your choice. Using Benjamins plant stand shows what a wonderful Mother you are.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @catherineshiddengarden2596

    I’ve seen some people cover their hedges with soaked burlap. So that they have time to recover. They look so sharp trimmed up! Almost as sharp as Douglas claws. 😂🐈‍⬛

  • @laurasait3788
    @laurasait3788 Před rokem +24

    That Hollyhock is stunning! 😍

  • @marinbandel2574
    @marinbandel2574 Před rokem +28

    Good morning, Laura and Kitties this morning! Thank you to the mostly unseen Paul, who works his magic behind the scenes. I am always impressed when Laura unselfishly gives credit to those who do so much for her! The splinters look so much better after the take down, and I personally love red geraniums. A thoroughly enjoyable morning watch! Hugs from N.C..❤️

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @turbocat1984
    @turbocat1984 Před rokem +33

    I love that you gave Russell some love whilst Douglas was there "I still love you, you're #1" lol

    • @tinacolbourneart1091
      @tinacolbourneart1091 Před rokem +4

      Where did Douglas come from? Is it a neighbor's cat?

    • @turbocat1984
      @turbocat1984 Před rokem

      @@tinacolbourneart1091 I don't know, but like most cat lovers, if they all get along, everyone is welcome :)

  • @treyb7053
    @treyb7053 Před rokem +36

    Good morning!
    I had a wonderful dream last night where I ran into Laura, gifted her two imaginary flowering shrubs, and helped her plant up three containers for her next video! That's what happens when I fall asleep to garden tours! 😅
    The hedges are looking wonderful! Hope you all are doing well. ❤

    • @CarmenTorres-gf3sg
      @CarmenTorres-gf3sg Před rokem +3

      She is a great gardener

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @oceanbreezes1
    @oceanbreezes1 Před rokem +13

    Douglas makes Russell look like a saint 😂❤

  • @deezahm9143
    @deezahm9143 Před rokem +53

    🌼Good Friday Laura and GA friends from southeast Michigan. I’m on my way to work today but the last thing I do before leaving is taking an enjoyable moment with all of you. Laura, you and Aaron continue to create a beautiful landscape, and I only wish I were your neighbor🥰. Enjoy a wonderful weekend friends 💚💛🌼💛💚

    • @camicri4263
      @camicri4263 Před rokem +5

      Good Friday to you from north east Georgia! 🌸🥀🪻

    • @melissabean8144
      @melissabean8144 Před rokem +3

      ​@@camicri4263Good morning to y'all I'm from lower southeast Ga 😊 Laura thank you for the inspiration on the boxwoods trimming. I think I'll get out & trim mine today . I love your channel, I always learn something new and find that you ,& your family are so sweet & especially your babies, Have a blessed day 🙏

    • @pattim9617
      @pattim9617 Před rokem +3

      Good Morning to everyone from southeast (Trenton) Michigan also.

    • @kaysauls9087
      @kaysauls9087 Před rokem

      @@camicri4263I am in NE Georgia, too! Have a beautiful day with hopefully more sun than rain today.

    • @annehedlund7333
      @annehedlund7333 Před rokem

      MI is likewise cool and rainy, the yards were getting brown after a droughty 3 weeks. This will do wonders for everything! Have a lovely weekend with rainy fireworks Monday night on the river.

  • @empresskimberly4410
    @empresskimberly4410 Před rokem +30

    Your video editor is amazing … the boxwood trimming section was awesome to watch!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @venusdimples556
    @venusdimples556 Před rokem +13

    Finally, a red drift. That made me smile. :) I know it's not your color of choice, Laura, but it's so refreshing to see red in your garden. :)

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @oilinmylamp
    @oilinmylamp Před rokem +20

    Douglas seems to want luvins all the time. My thought is he swipes because he doesn't want you to stop petting him. It's like he's grabbing your hand back toward him, "Hey, keep petting me!" 😂 That is my guess with all the cats I've had through years. He is BEAUTIFUL.
    Great job on the hedges! You make it look effortless.
    Love your videos. They are calming to me.
    I know you have referenced this before, but I don't know how to get large curls at the end of my hair like you do. I would love to know how you do so. I understand this is a gardening channel.
    That hollyhock is gorgeous!
    *What is the most efficient way to clean up after hedge trimming?* Especially around rock pathways and other plants.
    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with us! And sharing your wonderful family with us. It's about time for another video with your Mom!!!

  • @juliesummerfield9784
    @juliesummerfield9784 Před rokem +5

    That smile on your face at 29:42 reminds me of how I feel when I am showing people my plants, I just get so tickled when I get to show stuff that is doing well or things I am excited about. I am getting so much joy from my growing space and a lot of it is thanks to everything I have learned from watching you guys over the years. Thank you for all you have taught & shared.

  • @amyfrancois9121
    @amyfrancois9121 Před rokem +78

    Douglas’s RESPONSE to walking away is two-fold…. His defensive & not wanting you to leave & give him attention!!

    • @lorenaperrodin8210
      @lorenaperrodin8210 Před rokem +5

      I’m glad you knew who the kitty was. I didn’t know Douglas existed 😂

    • @tammysue53
      @tammysue53 Před rokem +2

      I agree. My cat does the same as he doesn’t want me to stop petting him or leave him. Just a little swipe. 😂

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @KristiB73
    @KristiB73 Před rokem +11

    Loving the red geraniums. I plant red ones every year in memory of my grandma. She was an awesome woman and very active in raising me. Glad to see them in your garden. 💙

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @georgiastewart5035
    @georgiastewart5035 Před rokem +1

    He wants your attention. "Sit down on the ground and pat me"!! He's gorgeous.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @lindahopps739
    @lindahopps739 Před rokem +23

    Good morning everyone! Love to watch Laura trim boxwoods. I can just imagine what it would look like if I attempted it 😂 〰! Have a wonderful weekend all.

  • @bettyboop1524
    @bettyboop1524 Před rokem +82

    Douglas is a sweetie, what a pretty cat. Now when Russell wants to take some time off from filming Douglas can help out.

  • @hollytdavis
    @hollytdavis Před rokem +11

    Thank you Laura for all that you do. You are a hard working woman! Been watching you for over a year now. I take lots of notes lol! Love seeing Benjamin and Samantha Grace, sure is sweet of you to take the time to interact with those furbabies. I have a few myself. Have a great weekend!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @bevfast865
    @bevfast865 Před rokem +1

    That potting trick, is absolutely brilliant!

  • @Oldebookworm
    @Oldebookworm Před rokem +7

    Your landscape has changed so much ( a testament to your vision ) that it is hard to remember what it looked like before. It is turning out beautifully! Such inspiration to me!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @ja-uh9gz
    @ja-uh9gz Před rokem +12

    Is Douglas a new kitty? He's beautiful and a rascal. He just wants your attention. 😄 The boxwoods look so much better and I love red geraniums. They look great in the Hartley. The gardens just keep getting better!

    • @mmelven8558
      @mmelven8558 Před rokem +7

      Laura introduced Douglas in December 2021
      Garden Answer
      Dec 2, 2021
      This is Douglas. Just like Cheddar, he showed up one day early this spring (curled up on the chaise lounge in the front sun porch to be exact) and just kind of stuck around. I honestly don't know if he belongs to someone else- he is very sweet and looks good- but he certainly spends the bulk of his time here (much to the dislike of Russell & Cheddar). Anyway, I thought I would make the introduction since he has made himself more and more of a presence. So, apparently we have 3 cats now...

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

    • @ja-uh9gz
      @ja-uh9gz Před rokem

      @@mmelven8558 Thank you. 😀

  • @charlenelindsay2019
    @charlenelindsay2019 Před rokem +1

    Dear Laura, Red geraniums and Terra Cotta pots oh my... It just doesn't get any more "gardener-isk" most especially in the Hartley. Beautiful 👏👏👏

  • @janedodson7583
    @janedodson7583 Před rokem +1

    Douglas is a new addition to your channel. He looks like a Main Coon he is beautiful and sassy.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @vickyoakes4584
    @vickyoakes4584 Před rokem +8

    I've always liked red geraniums because of their vibrancy. Yes, they can be messy, but sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad. And boxwood, they add so much structure and privacy to my garden. I planted them nearly 24 years ago as tiny plants. Now they are quite large and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your garden Laura, you give me lots of inspiration.

  • @leesaaugustine1444
    @leesaaugustine1444 Před rokem +15

    Good Morning! 🌹 What!! Laura planting RED!!!!! The boxwoods after their trim look so nice & tidy!! I love those red geraniums! 😍❤️💚🌿

  • @jeansamel8839
    @jeansamel8839 Před rokem +1

    The hairstylist comment was too funny 😂 Laura you’re just a perfectionist and there is nothing wrong with that!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @MicheleLHarvey
    @MicheleLHarvey Před rokem +2

    Red geraniums came from South Africa in the 17th century & can be found in many paintings cheerfully growing on window sills & balconies. So beloved, the Swiss count it as the national flower. A geranium in a clay pot is a classic & goes perfectly with the Victorian sensibility of your Hartley, fun to reflect on generations before you which held the same flower in the same pot in high esteem.

    • @artistapprentice7021
      @artistapprentice7021 Před rokem

      Very interesting! Thanks for history lesson. 🌿

    • @Lynnpaperweight
      @Lynnpaperweight Před rokem

      I notice geraniums in pictures from Europe, lots in Italy....on steps, in window boxes, pots (yep, mainly clay pots).
      I love them. They do so well in my zone 8, and most everyone puts them in pots. I have a bright pink with a tinge of white to the center. They're not messy to me, as someone stated they could be. I just pop off the spent blooms at the base of the long stem, and remove the few yellowed leaves.
      My mother loved her red geraniums...her favorite variety was called "Patriot red". She passed on the love to me.

  • @asianangie7209
    @asianangie7209 Před rokem +16

    You are so good with the hedger! Love how the terra cotta pots look on the beautiful table and the riser Benjamin built makes it perfect!

  • @riverc3171
    @riverc3171 Před rokem +153

    Douglas doesn’t care that you’re busy all day, he just wants more pets, he swipes because he’s not done with you. 🤣

    • @dawnwesterbeck346
      @dawnwesterbeck346 Před rokem +17

      I watch this channel everyday and I don't know who this cat is where did where it came from or anyting! What did I miss😮

    • @riverc3171
      @riverc3171 Před rokem +4

      @@dawnwesterbeck346 idk where he came from, but I like him!

    • @user-jo4pt2lp5l
      @user-jo4pt2lp5l Před rokem +7

      Yes I’m guessing Douglas is like ok away peasant !

    • @robynmorris7945
      @robynmorris7945 Před rokem +20

      He just showed up and decided he wanted to stay.

    • @cheriebrantner5543
      @cheriebrantner5543 Před rokem +13

      Douglas is pretty. He’ll learn manners, be patient.

  • @nathryl03
    @nathryl03 Před rokem +2

    I have to say, I love your method of re-potting and I'm grateful to have seen you do it in the past, because it's made re-potting so much easier and quicker. Thank you for always teaching us new better ways to do things 😊

  • @carolynmangipudi9898
    @carolynmangipudi9898 Před rokem +1

    Hello Garden Answer friends! I am late catching up on videos. Since I don't work from home, when I would watch every a.m. at 7, I am driving now to the office 😢Talking geraniums, I grew up with my Grandmother always having an abundance of geraniums all year inside, outside they were everywhere. As an adult, oddly it was not a plant I never gravitated to, not sure as to why. Fast forward to last 5 years, my sister has bought a fresh flower hanging basket & planter of the red, white & 'blue' (purple) for my parents cemetery plot since my father served in the Army & my mother loved flowers. In the flower arrangement has been the most stunning of red geraniums, they get massive beautiful blooms and replenish seemingly overnight. In my opinion Deadheading geraniums takes no effort & now I know exactly why my Grandmother loved them. I Love the shelf from Benjamin, you have placed in the Hartley as a riser..so sweet to make something for you. No matter their age, then or now, our kids do notice when they have created something for us, we have displayed. I have used glue on so many things..haha. Anyhow, the boxwood trim, really does button them up, but I thought they also looked nice a bit fluffy. Thanks for sharing! Loving all if your landscape & gardens

  • @annemariedelaney5295
    @annemariedelaney5295 Před rokem +17

    Laura good for you using gorgeous red geraniums, thank you for giving them a chance. There is something about them that says "America" to me 🇺🇸🇺🇸 such a pretty color! ❤

  • @carolwarmoth8744
    @carolwarmoth8744 Před rokem +7

    You are definitely giving me a Mackinac vibe with the red geraniums❤. That combined with the rest of your beautiful blooms and color combination’s really lifts one’s spirits. Thank you for posting daily!

  • @StormWarningMom
    @StormWarningMom Před rokem +1

    The first ten minutes felt like the Douglas Show. He's a good kitty, just a little sensitive is all. :) Those geraniums were GORGEOUS and the boxwood trimming was satisfyiing to me as well.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @donnabraden3126
    @donnabraden3126 Před rokem +1

    Laura you make hedge trimming look so easy! And it is not, people. It is not!

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally5413 Před rokem +7

    I have a dark red geranium in a 20 inch pot I've wintered over for 18 yrs, & recently a baby pink and coral geraniums I bring in every Fall. They bloom like crazy all winter long as long as they are under lights, fed every 2 weeks, and dead headed. They sit in my dining room making everyone happy in the dead of winter. So worth it

  • @terrilarock-stewart7725
    @terrilarock-stewart7725 Před rokem +8

    I have to say red is my favorite color and in the landscape it is such a bright spot. The geraniums look fabulous in the Hartley. Thanks for all you do. 💐🌷😘

  • @stephanie62088
    @stephanie62088 Před rokem +1

    Douglas is my favorite type of cat personality 😂. I love cats like that.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @snowballjennjenn2825
    @snowballjennjenn2825 Před rokem +2

    I grew up in Germany and you see geraniums everywhere in window boxes! Seeing them on your show brings great memories of that time! When you were walking around, the hollyhock was in the back round just saying Hello!

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 Před rokem +10

    Looks good Laura! Love the greniums🥀🪻🥀❤🤗 Have a blessed weekend everyone!🤗😘

  • @Lynne71098
    @Lynne71098 Před rokem +3

    So satisfying seeing you trim the boxwoods, like Aaron mowing, and power washing…😊. Looking good.

  • @messybunsoap6712
    @messybunsoap6712 Před rokem +2

    I thought those boxwoods looked fine, until you started trimming them and then I thought WOW does that ever look good Lol Beautiful work as always!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @kristinstoffel3995
    @kristinstoffel3995 Před rokem +20

    Garden tour coming soon? The driveway containers behind you look beautiful ❤

  • @3in2Art
    @3in2Art Před rokem +3

    Oh my goodness - that hollyhock! It almost deserves its own rope and chain around it with a plaque as an “original of the stately manor”! 💪🏻👏🏻🎉🥰

  • @dianeweeks352
    @dianeweeks352 Před rokem +13

    I have always read that hedges should be pruned slightly wider at the bottom than at the top to allow light in near the ground for better branching.

    • @curiouscat3384
      @curiouscat3384 Před rokem +4

      I'm curious about that - I've read that too and do it with my privet hedge. But when you look at European, UK old formal boxwoods they look perfectly straight vertically.

  • @pathaynes8192
    @pathaynes8192 Před rokem +1

    Laura, I have found that when my children were young and made me something, I would find a place somewhere on it to date the item. 20 years from now, you both can look back at it and reminisce.... keeping track of these dates has touched our hearts many times throughout the years.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @carolynvenema2264
    @carolynvenema2264 Před rokem +2

    Time for teatime inside the Hartley Laura! Use some of your beautiful strawberries! Love the classic look of red geraniums.

  • @michelesimpson2237
    @michelesimpson2237 Před rokem +5

    Your comment about hairstyling trimming made me smile. Lol. I’ve been dressing hair since 1975. Boxwoods look great. Sharp blades do make s difference in haircutting as well.

  • @dawnmiller534
    @dawnmiller534 Před rokem +6

    Red geraniums are my favorite pop of color in my garden. I would like to winter them over this year too. Great plant stand Benjamin! I agree it gave the arrangement the perfect height it needed.

  • @suekuly4723
    @suekuly4723 Před rokem +1

    A stray cat adopted our house over 10 years ago and he was like Douglas, but Wiley would bite, but craved attention. He is an old man now and one of the BEST cats that I have had ❤

  • @margies5906
    @margies5906 Před rokem +1

    Oh your gardens look so beautiful with the hedging and the geraniums are absolutely stunning! And what a clever way to pot them up 🤩

  • @denniscaldwell8193
    @denniscaldwell8193 Před rokem +3

    Because of you Laura I over wintered a large geranium last fall I dug it out of a planter and cut it way back. I put it under grow lights and it stayed perfect all winter. In early spring I repotted into a larger pot with fresh espoma soil and land and sea compost. After two months outside it has grown to about 30 inches around and has 40 large bloom heads. I have never grown anything this beautiful in my 60 plus years. I also tried growing impatiens from seeds I kept from last years plants and grew about 36 plants all blooming and growing like crazy. Thank you Laura for your knowledge and guidance I finally feel like a Master gardener.❤

  • @jenlynpat257
    @jenlynpat257 Před rokem +11

    That trimming was soooo satisfying!! I personally don’t mind the ‘wooly’ look, but I also LOVE the sharp structured look of them trimmed, night and day difference.

  • @lisalundstrom1591
    @lisalundstrom1591 Před rokem +2

    I just loved when Douglas flopped down when Russell came around. He was not threatened at all!😂

  • @AttnDefDis_
    @AttnDefDis_ Před rokem +3

    Maybe you should get a kicker toy for Douglas and toss it to him when he's being fiesty. Redirect that energy he has.

  • @SandraKK
    @SandraKK Před rokem +7

    So beautiful. I love how you are so open to using elements that you didn’t care for in years past. My little Laura “is growing up”❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leeanngrush3278
    @leeanngrush3278 Před rokem +5

    I am sure (over the years) you have shown us this quick easy way to transplant a plastic potted plant into a growing pot (using the plastic pot as a space saver): brilliant!!!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @vivianmadden7313
    @vivianmadden7313 Před rokem +4

    My favorite color Laura! So happy you planted Red!!

  • @terrihart2133
    @terrihart2133 Před rokem

    Laura scissor fingers made that hedge look so much neater and tidy.
    Cats trying to be the star of your show.😅
    Geraniums was something my mother used to winter over. ❤

  • @user-lz9nr3nr1y
    @user-lz9nr3nr1y Před rokem +7

    Love the fun boxwood clipping moment 🥰

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Před rokem +8

    The trimmed hedge looking to the Hartley look glorious Laura I DO agree!! 😊

  • @tinaknutsen
    @tinaknutsen Před rokem +1

    I liked watching Laura pot up her geraniums; using the original container to make her hole in the center of the clay pots.
    My geraniums and petunias bloom all winter in my greenhouse- it is magical when you look outside the greenhouse and everything is covered in snow.
    One of my favorite places to sit, relax and play with plants while watching gardening or cooking channels. However I don’t do a lot of cooking and when I my husband and I were dating I would joke that I only cook twice a month; Now I tell him well I got my 2 meals out of the way for this month anything else is a bonus😊

  • @cyberninja76a
    @cyberninja76a Před rokem

    I wonder do you all ever take a day off and just walk through your land and just enjoy its beauty, i hope so because you put so much work inyo it. I never get tired of looking at your property. God bless...

  • @margueritetaylor8930
    @margueritetaylor8930 Před rokem +3

    Love your expression “just given the side eye”…I totally get this statement in many instances!

  • @sandy-rr1by
    @sandy-rr1by Před rokem +5

    I really enjoy seeing the little round garden. Planted up, it's beautiful, but even empty it's really pretty 'bones', like a piece of history of the homestead.

  • @mimsbluedebater99
    @mimsbluedebater99 Před rokem

    The boxwood haircut was so satisfying! They look great.

  • @karencrocker816
    @karencrocker816 Před rokem +1

    Laura, I felt like I spent a good portion of my morning with you! What an enjoyable time it was!

  • @terrik4723
    @terrik4723 Před rokem +4

    Thank you. You always make my day inspiring and peaceful. I'm in SLC, and we, too, have enjoyed a cooler wetter spring.❤ The high 90' s will be here to soon.

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @barbb.9489
    @barbb.9489 Před rokem +4

    Laura, you always make me smile. You worry so much, yet everything always turns out beautifully! ❤😂❤

  • @eileenchang2173
    @eileenchang2173 Před rokem +2

    Hi Laura, it’s amazing how you don’t need any guides or string when you’re trimming the hedges; yet everything comes out evenly! Great job! 🌸❤️🇨🇦

  • @clairec298
    @clairec298 Před rokem

    Red geraniums in terracotta are so classic to me.

  • @barbaracarlson1331
    @barbaracarlson1331 Před rokem +9

    The geraniums are really pretty and Benjamin’s plant stand works so well. I hope you can use them at Christmas too. Lovely!

  • @marilynnorford7049
    @marilynnorford7049 Před rokem +9

    Good morning! I love your presentations, and rarely miss one. There were many comments yesterday about the delightful “Douglas,” but some viewers stated that he is a neighbor’s cat; some that he is yours.

  • @rosehensley9455
    @rosehensley9455 Před rokem +1

    Every time you shifted the camera to the extended view of your property all I could think of was how magnificent an outdoor wedding would be in that beautiful outdoor room.
    I’ve enjoyed your video “tours” but I can’t help thinking how wonderful it would be to actually walk through your garden creation and experience firsthand the fragrance of the flowers and changing colors of foliage of the different seasons.
    You truly have a Garden of Eden. Thanks for sharing this beauty and your talent!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @bridgeth7961
    @bridgeth7961 Před rokem +1

    When I had my first house (1973) I had a couple of Hollyhock plants. My dad came over, looked at them and said "hmmm, my mother used to have Hollyhocks." I responded with something like "0hh, do you like Hollyhocks?" His response...."oh hexx no, I hate them." 😅 At 1631 Benjamin is standing next to you....WOW, has he ever gotten tall!

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @cheriross5063
    @cheriross5063 Před rokem +4

    Lol what a character Douglas is. He is just young and wanting to play with you. If you watch kittens play together that's just what they do. Some cats will play rougher than others though so definitely got to watch for those claws 😀

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love 💚 and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

  • @pandrews9392
    @pandrews9392 Před rokem +15

    Very nice, boxwoods look tidy, love it!

  • @robertparker8669
    @robertparker8669 Před rokem +2

    That Hollyhock, wowzie! One tough plant. Keeper for sure.

  • @rhondaschenk5727
    @rhondaschenk5727 Před rokem +1

    Love, love the red geraniums in the Hartley! Proud of you Laura 🤣🤣

    • @dr.christopherjohnson4178
      @dr.christopherjohnson4178 Před rokem

      Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love and peace all over the world . I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind?. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

  • @chrisdooney5374
    @chrisdooney5374 Před rokem +11

    Its looking amazing maybe time for another garden tour😍😀

  • @elizabethsauceda3180
    @elizabethsauceda3180 Před rokem +10

    Everything looks beautiful!

  • @HeatherAldrin
    @HeatherAldrin Před rokem

    Laura, tip for Douglas! I have a cat who was a stray, and he did the same thing with my legs. I found that if I made no reaction to his attacks, but carried a distraction in my pocket, I could pet him when he came by my legs, and then when I saw the crazy glint come into his eyes, I would toss the toy or treat and head him off before the attack even started. He doesn't do it anymore! Maybe this would help you out with Douglass, because it's no fun having to be constantly alert for leg attacks!

  • @robinchester4265
    @robinchester4265 Před 11 měsíci

    The evolution of your property is amazing. I love your designs. Great tip for filling soil in the geranium pots. Geraniums are a happy plant.

  • @michellepollino4986
    @michellepollino4986 Před rokem +6

    Love the red geraniums, they look beautiful in the Hartley. The boxwoods look really good.

  • @marylarson7969
    @marylarson7969 Před rokem +3

    Look at those beautiful clouds over the Hartley!

  • @JanetDierker-bw8tu
    @JanetDierker-bw8tu Před rokem

    That shot of the potted geraniums in the truck could be a Christmas picture!

  • @michelebushnik2874
    @michelebushnik2874 Před rokem

    Whose is Douglas? Gosh I've been watching you for years, and I might remember he is either a neighbors, or a new ferrel? You've accomplished so much in this video, I don't even know what to comment on!!! The hedges look famous and thank you so much about pointing out the varieties that do well in our zones. The begonias are beautiful in the Hartly!❤❤ have a blessed day dear garden butterfly Laura!❤❤

  • @kathyaakananabluebird
    @kathyaakananabluebird Před rokem +5

    Great job on the trimming of all your hedges and of course the geraniums are beautiful!

  • @bethtefke9949
    @bethtefke9949 Před rokem +4

    Hedger, sheerer.... whatever...😂 You made me laugh. Yeah I'm with you. The trimmer thing. Great video. Love the red geraniums in the Hartley. ❤ Have a great day.

  • @lynnemorrey9660
    @lynnemorrey9660 Před rokem +1

    I planted sprinter boxwood just after you, and had the same experience with spidermites and flopping. I trimmed mine last month in a little more rounded shape to counter the upright tendancy (not as formal as yours) and they are already pushing new growth in the middle. Fingers crossed. It was so helpful to see I was not alone!

  • @BrigidC
    @BrigidC Před rokem

    Douglas wants to be loved but he has a feral streak. 😊 Hi Russell…
    So satisfying when you trim/edge something and it’s so PERFECT.