One 'trick' I've found that works really well to help support Peonies is to plant Bearded Iris around them. The strong, bold, strappy foliage of the Iris believe it or not really helps to prevent peonies from flopping and disguises the browning foliage of the Peony once it's done flowering. It works great and Iris and Peony bloom together so it looks really lovely...Just a beautiful combination 😊 Thank you Mathew!! Great video!!!! ❤
@@lailafreemansmith3603 I’m from the UK so our hydrangeas stay outside all year round 😀 I have so many different ones especially in pots with trailing Ivy 😀
My neighbor has a huge redbud with the high winds we had in the fall, I now have probably 5000 redbuds coming up in my yard and flowerbeds. Redbuds are the gift that really keep on giving. I love your flowerbeds, Sorry to see the task around your pool but I know it will turn out gorgeous with you at the helm.
You have a fantastic variety of plants and trees. Spring flowers and buds bring so much joy. I know you are going to enjoy your garden as your goals are met. I miss seeing your dogs!
Hi Mathew, If you are careful, you can dig wide so as not to disturb the peonies' roots, and plant elsewhere, and they should flower this spring. Also, there is a half a hoop (green coloured) plant stake that takes minimal effort to place. They are a stand-out flower and very costly. There are 3 types, and they all have different requirements. They also look lovely with roses. Maybe you might change your mind once you see them flower? Can you tell I'm a fan, much? Kind regards, Jo😊 Love lilacs....so pleased you have a gorgeous specimen with lovely coloured, scented flowers. Some weeping trees would add great sculptural interest. I think Jim Putnam has a weeping pink flowering small tree, possibly a red bud?.....with chartreuse leaves.
I had peonies at the last garden. They're pretty when they bloom, but I don't think I'll ever be a fan of them as permanent additions to any landscape given the short timeline of interest they provide.
Hi, once again I enjoyed walking round your garden with you. The people who first lived in the house we are currently in seemed to like adding concrete. Apart from a few raised beds the whole garden was covered in weed fabric and on top of the were stones, pebbles and rocks. All of which I have had to move by hand. Hence I can understand some of your frustration. However, you are achieving such a lot. 😊
In spring, the necessary tasks can seem overwhelming, but things get done. I like to do a section at a time though every gardener has their own method. Your garden will be a work of art even if it’s not next week.
Oh my goodness, I looked up from watching your video glanced out the patio door and it’s snowing in SW Michigan ! I know it will change to rain soon but that is a very discouraging sight ! ☹️🪻💚🙃
I live just a few miles northeast of you in Hilliard and have loved watching your old garden and now this new one as well. My Hostas are coming up too…do you know if we’re supposed to protect them from temps below 40? Everything seems to be coming up so early!
Hi! I’ve been watching your channel and I’m very excited for the new chapter in your garden life! I’m a beginner gardener from a sub tropical island in Japan moved to cold climate zone in U.S. and my favorite flower is the peony! I could take all those peonies honorably if you would let me🥴haha! Well, enjoy your garden and I can not wait to see all the bloomers in later seasons ❤
I’m new to your channel here in mid-NE Ohio and your garden is waking up just a bit before mine but my Forest Pansy Redbud is budding up and I am so excited! This will be its third spring here and each year it’s more and more beautiful. I’d really like to find a spot for Ruby Falls weeping one. I have to say, I do love peonies but I don’t have enough sun to grow them. The variety we had at our old house, the blooms were bigger than my then-toddler’s head. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Leave it with the veggies. The same thing happened to me and I just left it with my veggies and it’s really a pretty pop-up color in between my carrots.
Matthew, you had a busy Easter Resurrection! I have been thinking about your former gorgeous white hydrangea wall and hope you plant tons of white hydrangeas all around this new property. ❤
I need your patience. I constantly fret over newly planted trees and shrubs. I'm adopting your attitude of "it will be beautiful next year." I am also tempted to buy the largest plants I can find, but I always think of your first garden and how tiny some of your plants started. And the following year, they were just thriving. I have trouble planting things with the required spacing because all I can think of is the weeds coming up between everything. How did you address this in the last garden? I don't remember seeing weeds there.
Planting small plants is really helpful for the budget! I still do it for items I can't find locally. Lots of mulch is the key to weed prevention, but I've found it can take a couple of years of consistent application to see results. I'm a bit concerned with my spaces this year because there was a serious lack of regular mulching in all spaces. So it may be a battle with weeds this year.
Matthew - been following you for awhile - are you going to the Murray Fest Midwest by any chance last weekend in June to see Jess since you are friends? If so, I will see you there!!!
@@TheSouthernersNorthernGarden really? Are you sure? I drive to Grand Rapids MI from my place (another 2 1/2 hrs fr This event) and can do it In 10 hrs! Maybe you Are further south Ohio than I think. Google maps it!! Charles Dowding Will be there also.
I'd like to convert an area of the property into a meadow in the future, but I don't have the equipment to properly mow it in the fall or late winter right now. One thing at a time. :)
Wouldn't a 'Diamond' pattern Espalier look lovely on the side of the house where you are planning your vegetable garden??? Check out Janey's from Dig, plant, Water, repeat and Robbie's from 'Visit Our Garden' Both on CZcams 😊 Can't wait to see all the progress!!
You may want to consider a taller fence if you have deer at all because they will eat your peppers to the ground and the will also eat your tomato plants 😢
I was hoping you would speak on the Bonfire Peach in your thumbnail. I just bought 3, and like you stated above, I've read they produce peaches that are better used in baked dishes. I love their "figures." I bought 3, and I've named them "The Supremes", because they resemble three females lady figurines. 😊
What was the survival rate on the plants and shrubs you brought over from your other home? I'm moving this spring and would like to dig up many plants and shrubs to take with me. Any special tips you can give me. The dug plants won't be replanted for about one month.
I didn't bring many plants from the other home. There were a few perennials and that's it. They're fine. I don't recall digging any shrubs. Give the plants you're digging a big enough pot and plenty of water until they get back in the ground.
That's one thing I don't want to have to do with any tree/shrub regularly at the scale I'm working with. I don't love having to spray anything on a regular basis when something naturally healthier could be there instead.
I know. Some varieties just don't perform well here though. You can see how much branching dies on them from year to year - and some of them very large branches. By the end of the season, they generally look pretty rough. I'm always a fan of not perpetuating something that requires extra treatment to perform well in favor of other species and cultivars that will not require as much care/treatments.
I'm trying to determine where you think there is a nitrogen issue. All of the grass is still waking up from winter. If you're referring to the area in front of the barn specifically where it is yellowish, that's not a nitrogen issue. Most of that isn't grass at all, but weeds. The entire area is covered with gravel from the driveway and was left to grow over by the previous owner. That's another whole project to address in the future. The grass won't be a priority this year, unfortunately.
I believe we live in the same zone, zone 6a but your much further along as far as what’s breaking dormancy than I am. It goes to show you, location, location, location. 🪻💚🙃
One 'trick' I've found that works really well to help support Peonies is to plant Bearded Iris around them. The strong, bold, strappy foliage of the Iris believe it or not really helps to prevent peonies from flopping and disguises the browning foliage of the Peony once it's done flowering. It works great and Iris and Peony bloom together so it looks really lovely...Just a beautiful combination 😊 Thank you Mathew!! Great video!!!! ❤
Nice idea for those who like peonies!
excellent idea!
I have peonies that came from my great Grandma's yard! Its so cool to see them bloom and think about how they've been divided and shared in my family
I love this idea! ☺️
Hi Matthew! You're sure getting a lot done. It's always fun walking with you and seeing what's going on. Thank you so much for sharing!
This garden is so lucky to have you taking care of it. I look forward to all your visions for this new garden.
Your property is looking amazing, can't wait to see what's coming!
Thank you Matthew, it’s always interesting to see your progress and what is blooming in your garden ! 🪻💚🙃
One of my favourites is the Pinky Winky Hydrangea 🌸 wonderful selections Mathew 🍃🌷🍃
You take it inside yearly?
@@lailafreemansmith3603 I’m from the UK so our hydrangeas stay outside all year round 😀 I have so many different ones especially in pots with trailing Ivy 😀
Hope you came through the storms okay, Matthew. We had them as well. You’re getting a lot done. Everything is coming to life.
My neighbor has a huge redbud with the high winds we had in the fall, I now have probably 5000 redbuds coming up in my yard and flowerbeds. Redbuds are the gift that really keep on giving. I love your flowerbeds, Sorry to see the task around your pool but I know it will turn out gorgeous with you at the helm.
You’re doing great work! And it’s hard work too. Great job! It’s going to be beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
You have a fantastic variety of plants and trees. Spring flowers and buds bring so much joy. I know you are going to enjoy your garden as your goals are met. I miss seeing your dogs!
Excited to see what you do this season 💚💚💚
Hi Mathew,
If you are careful, you can dig wide so as not to disturb the peonies' roots, and plant elsewhere, and they should flower this spring.
Also, there is a half a hoop (green coloured) plant stake that takes minimal effort to place.
They are a stand-out flower and very costly. There are 3 types, and they all have different requirements. They also look lovely with roses.
Maybe you might change your mind once you see them flower?
Can you tell I'm a fan, much?
Kind regards, Jo😊
Love lilacs....so pleased you have a gorgeous specimen with lovely coloured, scented flowers.
Some weeping trees would add great sculptural interest. I think Jim Putnam has a weeping pink flowering small tree, possibly a red bud?.....with chartreuse leaves.
I had peonies at the last garden. They're pretty when they bloom, but I don't think I'll ever be a fan of them as permanent additions to any landscape given the short timeline of interest they provide.
Field mice can be an issue. Even with the chicken wire.
Always enjoy watching you creating all your plantings and projects! 😊💖🌸
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Hi, once again I enjoyed walking round your garden with you. The people who first lived in the house we are currently in seemed to like adding concrete. Apart from a few raised beds the whole garden was covered in weed fabric and on top of the were stones, pebbles and rocks. All of which I have had to move by hand. Hence I can understand some of your frustration. However, you are achieving such a lot. 😊
In spring, the necessary tasks can seem overwhelming, but things get done. I like to do a section at a time though every gardener has their own method. Your garden will be a work of art even if it’s not next week.
I learned that very quickly about curves. I had to go back and soften mine shortly after doing the edges.
Enjoy the journey can’t wait to see your vision.
Hey Matt, I'm in the process collecting redbud trees too. Please check out Flamethrower redbud, I have 3, absolutely love them!
I’ve seen that one! It is pretty!
your property is looking good. 💕🎶
Hello Matthew..I’m excited to see things start growing in your gardens!!
Oh my goodness, I looked up from watching your video glanced out the patio door and it’s snowing in SW Michigan ! I know it will change to rain soon but that is a very discouraging sight ! ☹️🪻💚🙃
Oh no! It'll be gone soon with warmer weather.
I live just a few miles northeast of you in Hilliard and have loved watching your old garden and now this new one as well.
My Hostas are coming up too…do you know if we’re supposed to protect them from temps below 40? Everything seems to be coming up so early!
I had 2 red buds but the got a fungus and we had to cut them down! Such a bummer I hope you are ok with all the storms? Blessings!
Hi! I’ve been watching your channel and I’m very excited for the new chapter in your garden life! I’m a beginner gardener from a sub tropical island in Japan moved to cold climate zone in U.S. and my favorite flower is the peony! I could take all those peonies honorably if you would let me🥴haha!
Well, enjoy your garden and I can not wait to see all the bloomers in later seasons ❤
Have you seen or heard of the newer hardier Crepe Myrtle trees doing well this far north? I read that they were bred specifically for this purpose…? 🧐
I’m new to your channel here in mid-NE Ohio and your garden is waking up just a bit before mine but my Forest Pansy Redbud is budding up and I am so excited! This will be its third spring here and each year it’s more and more beautiful. I’d really like to find a spot for Ruby Falls weeping one.
I have to say, I do love peonies but I don’t have enough sun to grow them. The variety we had at our old house, the blooms were bigger than my then-toddler’s head.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Also, we were expecting tornadoes yesterday and I’m so glad the storm sort of fizzled out for us.
Leave it with the veggies. The same thing happened to me and I just left it with my veggies and it’s really a pretty pop-up color in between my carrots.
💙happy gardening😁. I garden in chicago and woke up with snow. Can't wait for this weather to turn around, know the feeling.... almost there😅
Matthew, you had a busy Easter Resurrection! I have been thinking about your former gorgeous white hydrangea wall and hope you plant tons of white hydrangeas all around this new property. ❤
I'm trying to find a good spot to incorporate some Incrediball or Incrediball Blush. :)
I need your patience. I constantly fret over newly planted trees and shrubs. I'm adopting your attitude of "it will be beautiful next year." I am also tempted to buy the largest plants I can find, but I always think of your first garden and how tiny some of your plants started. And the following year, they were just thriving. I have trouble planting things with the required spacing because all I can think of is the weeds coming up between everything. How did you address this in the last garden? I don't remember seeing weeds there.
Planting small plants is really helpful for the budget! I still do it for items I can't find locally. Lots of mulch is the key to weed prevention, but I've found it can take a couple of years of consistent application to see results. I'm a bit concerned with my spaces this year because there was a serious lack of regular mulching in all spaces. So it may be a battle with weeds this year.
Matthew - been following you for awhile - are you going to the Murray Fest Midwest by any chance last weekend in June to see Jess since you are friends? If so, I will see you there!!!
Oh gosh no! I could drive more quickly to her house. 😂 That looks like a trek from here. Have fun though!
@@TheSouthernersNorthernGarden really? Are you sure? I drive to Grand Rapids MI from my place (another 2 1/2 hrs fr This event) and can do it
In 10 hrs! Maybe you
Are further south Ohio than I think. Google maps it!! Charles Dowding
Will be there also.
Great garden Matthew! Does the field across the road belong to you also?
It does not.
Matthew, will you have any area of meadow? They are such fun!
I'd like to convert an area of the property into a meadow in the future, but I don't have the equipment to properly mow it in the fall or late winter right now. One thing at a time. :)
Developing my green thumb 🤞🏽
Sooooo… is rubber mulch a bad thing???
Wouldn't a 'Diamond' pattern Espalier look lovely on the side of the house where you are planning your vegetable garden??? Check out Janey's from Dig, plant, Water, repeat and Robbie's from 'Visit Our Garden' Both on CZcams 😊 Can't wait to see all the progress!!
I'd like to do one someday, but not on a building structure. Stay tuned!
@@TheSouthernersNorthernGarden Cool!!!!! Can't wait!!!! 😃
You may want to consider a taller fence if you have deer at all because they will eat your peppers to the ground and the will also eat your tomato plants 😢
I've not noticed any deer pressure since moving in, so they're not a concern right now.
Someone on a CZcams Channel said that peach tree doesn’t bear fruit
They’d be wrong! I’ve heard the peaches aren’t great for fresh eating and more cooked/canned dishes, but it definitely produces fruit.
@@TheSouthernersNorthernGarden maybe it’s not the same tree. Steph from Hooked & Rooted said the Bonfire Peach patio doesn’t. It is pretty.
@@LULC0759 no, that’s just an incorrect statement. She may be confusing it with a different variety.
I was hoping you would speak on the Bonfire Peach in your thumbnail. I just bought 3, and like you stated above, I've read they produce peaches that are better used in baked dishes. I love their "figures." I bought 3, and I've named them "The Supremes", because they resemble three females lady figurines. 😊
What was the survival rate on the plants and shrubs you brought over from your other home? I'm moving this spring and would like to dig up many plants and shrubs to take with me. Any special tips you can give me. The dug plants won't be replanted for about one month.
I didn't bring many plants from the other home. There were a few perennials and that's it. They're fine. I don't recall digging any shrubs. Give the plants you're digging a big enough pot and plenty of water until they get back in the ground.
I have my crabapple and cherry treated every year by my tree company.
That's one thing I don't want to have to do with any tree/shrub regularly at the scale I'm working with. I don't love having to spray anything on a regular basis when something naturally healthier could be there instead.
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Did the crabapples bloom?
Not yet.
Pretty sad to hear you plan on removing the crabapples 😢
I know. Some varieties just don't perform well here though. You can see how much branching dies on them from year to year - and some of them very large branches. By the end of the season, they generally look pretty rough. I'm always a fan of not perpetuating something that requires extra treatment to perform well in favor of other species and cultivars that will not require as much care/treatments.
Pesky rabbits. Thumper thinks it is her yard I just pay the bills.
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Your grass is in desperate need of some nitrogen.
I'm trying to determine where you think there is a nitrogen issue. All of the grass is still waking up from winter. If you're referring to the area in front of the barn specifically where it is yellowish, that's not a nitrogen issue. Most of that isn't grass at all, but weeds. The entire area is covered with gravel from the driveway and was left to grow over by the previous owner. That's another whole project to address in the future. The grass won't be a priority this year, unfortunately.
@@TheSouthernersNorthernGarden Even though the yellow areas are weeds, the nitrogen would green them up and make the lawn appear more uniform.
I believe we live in the same zone, zone 6a but your much further along as far as what’s breaking dormancy than I am. It goes to show you, location, location, location. 🪻💚🙃