My cottage border … planted densly to suppress weeds

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2021
  • Here I’m showing my cottage border in naturalistic style - planted densly to suppress weeds. Bulb plants - daffodils, tulips and alliums - are growing together with perennials, shrubs and small trees. I’m telling how I’m planning a border and talk about colors, shapes, forms and repetition. And the best is, that I don’t need to weed, because seedlings don’t get space!
    My name is Claus Dalby, and I live in Risskov on the outskirts of Aarhus in Denmark. To date, I have written about 30 books on flowers and gardens in Danish, and my garden has been featured on many TV shows. In March 2022 my first book in English will be available. I consider my home (built in1908), and its garden with its neighboring wood, as my sanctuary. When I started gardening in 1996, there was just a large lawn covering approximately 1 acre (4,000 square meters), but today the grass is long gone - replaced by 15 hedged rooms with varying colors and moods. Additionally, one of my great passions is growing in pots, arranged to create spectacular container gardens, which I will share quite a bit about on this channel. Decor and creating moods have always interested me - both outside and inside - and I love to use the flowers from my garden for bouquets and to inspire other crafts that create a sense of hygge.
    Join me on:
    Instagram: / clausdalby
    Discover my books on my garden and hobbies at:
    Klematis: www.klematis.dk/l/Have

Komentáře • 516

  • @GIY_Garden
    @GIY_Garden Před 3 lety +134

    So can we talk about how Claus Dalby coming to CZcams is one of the best things to have happen! 😩😍🌿

    • @ruralangwin
      @ruralangwin Před rokem +3

      Definitely agree! I'm a huge fan, but now there are so few new videos! I wonder where Claus went?

  • @clairechurch3192
    @clairechurch3192 Před 3 lety +64

    Now l think my lawn has to go and all my boarders replanted. So inspiring! Thank you.

  • @TheImpatientGardener
    @TheImpatientGardener Před 3 lety +93

    I just love this border and really appreciate the focus on a few of the plants in it that you’re enjoying now. That Philadelphus is quite the stunner. But Claus, you must introduce us to your adorable pup, unless you are afraid that he or she will steal the show. 😀

    • @anitahadley2871
      @anitahadley2871 Před 3 lety +7

      I agree, he/she is adorable and really wanted to play some fetch!

    • @ClausDalbyEnglish
      @ClausDalbyEnglish  Před 3 lety +6

      Hi Erin, thank you so much. It’s a pleasure to be here on CZcams

    • @AndYourLittleDog
      @AndYourLittleDog Před 3 lety +6

      Because Odin and Dorothy never, ever steal the show

  • @TheWholesomeGardener
    @TheWholesomeGardener Před 3 lety +7

    You Sir, are a garden genius! The Einstein of garden borders! I adore your voluptuous, ever evolving garden! Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @darenbarclay9574
    @darenbarclay9574 Před měsícem +1

    Fabulous! Thank you so much for taking the time to show us your garden ❤

  • @amyparker1762
    @amyparker1762 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello from north Idaho USA. Love your videos Claus. Such beauty. What a tranquil garden to meander through. ❤️

  • @deborahdoll4111
    @deborahdoll4111 Před 3 lety +57

    Simply put, Eden on earth.

  • @colincruickshanks7578
    @colincruickshanks7578 Před 3 lety +2

    COMPLEMENTING AND EMPHASISING
    The white creamy cow parsley airey flowers that "float" above the lovely mix of perennials and bulbs knit the whole garden together and act as a calming counter foil to the exicting jumble of colours and shapes of all the flowers and foliage.
    The straight edges of the borders and the pond and the confinement of the space work so very well in complementing and emphasising the naturalised and balanced look you've achieved.
    I don't think I've seen any thing quite like this in a garden before; except that it reminds me of the energy and promise given of a wild deciduous woodland floor in the Springtime.
    It's unique and magical.

  • @joanneo2741
    @joanneo2741 Před 3 lety +18

    THANK YOU for adding closed caption. My mother, 98, loves watching but can’t hear well.

  • @riverunner9978
    @riverunner9978 Před 3 lety +2

    I am presently creating a cottage border.......planting densely to suppress weeds, thank you! Beautiful gardens!

  • @wandasinger7713
    @wandasinger7713 Před 2 lety +1

    Love Love Love this video. You amaze me. So much beauty. So peaceful. This is what our world needs. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏾

  • @lanabisson2675
    @lanabisson2675 Před 3 lety +71

    Claus I love your garden. I could just spend hours looking at everything. I love how tightly everything is planted and your spikey plants are gorgeous.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH CLAUS, BEING WITH YOU IN YOUR GARDEN IS SO VERY PLEASANT, I LOVE IT AND I LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU AND AGAIN YOU ARE SO INSPIRING, THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH, I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE SEVERAL VIDEOS BECAUSE I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THEM!!!! YOUR GARDEN IS SO VERY ROMANTIC AND DREAMY!!!!!!!

  • @kimwilliamson7880
    @kimwilliamson7880 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely love the way the forget me nots can be glimpsed behind taller plants .The use of varied heights creates such a feeling of naturalness and mystery. I’ll be saving this to see again as it makes me feel happy.

    • @ClausDalbyEnglish
      @ClausDalbyEnglish  Před rokem

      Thank you so very much for all your kind words - I really appreciate them.

  • @TheStefiJones
    @TheStefiJones Před 3 lety +2

    You need your own tv show!🌸🌷🌼🌻🌺🌹

  • @annesnagg3255
    @annesnagg3255 Před 3 lety +1

    Your garden.is my perfect heaven.such an inspiration,for any gardener.the perfect place to be,thank you so very much,for shairing,I absolutely love it.🌺🌿🌾🍃🌼🌸🌹🌾🌿💫

  • @dianebright9366
    @dianebright9366 Před 3 lety +1

    I am very much looking forward to seeing this border again in a few weeks. Thank you!

  • @kimedge7493
    @kimedge7493 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your lovely garden with us over the weeks so we can see the progression of bloom. Hello to handsome Nero.

  • @tammyseawright7888
    @tammyseawright7888 Před 3 lety +3

    I love your gardens! So glad Garden Answer suggested your channel to us...

  • @nellamiller1307
    @nellamiller1307 Před 3 lety +1

    Another wonderful visit Claus! So much to ponder and enjoy... and that sweet doggie...🤗

  • @anitahadley2871
    @anitahadley2871 Před 3 lety +1

    Just a magical garden! I love the lacy look of the pale pink flowers and the dark burgundy leaves.

  • @jchampagne3609
    @jchampagne3609 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you imagine watching a video like this and doing thumbs down? Who is a person that would watch Claus, Lauren (garden answer), Erin (impatient gardener), Yuliya (Y garden) and many other great channels and feeling compelled to thumbs down?? No. I don’t believe it’s real people because these channels are pure joy and wonderful knowledge 🥰

  • @bettyboop1524
    @bettyboop1524 Před 3 lety +1

    I am a fan of Laura of Garden Answer and have heard her mention you. Now I know why, what a peaceful garden such beauty. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven.

  • @8Gammie
    @8Gammie Před 2 lety +1

    Wish I was there to walk through your garden, and play with sweet doggy!!!!! love, hugs,prayers.

  • @singing-sands
    @singing-sands Před 3 lety +1

    What a treat! I will never have a cottage garden of my own. Thank you for sharing yours.

  • @sharonmcvanel6538
    @sharonmcvanel6538 Před 3 lety +1

    Greetings from Canada. Your garden is exquisite! Thank you so much for doing some videos in English. I look forward to them so much.

  • @PriscillaD225
    @PriscillaD225 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m going to watch your film again! I love your garden Claus.

  • @marysetliff2441
    @marysetliff2441 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello from Texas. I am very much enjoying your amazing gardens. Thank you for sharing them with us. They make me smile.

  • @kim8641
    @kim8641 Před 3 lety +1

    Soooo happy to see you too have a dog in the garden 🐾🐾

  • @bhresko
    @bhresko Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Claus! I am so happy when you post another video. I would be more happy if the videos were several hours long. lol Your cottage border is absolutely magical, and thank you for sharing.

  • @risalangdon9883
    @risalangdon9883 Před 3 lety +1

    OMG Claus! So glad to see that you started a CZcams channel! YAY!!!!!

  • @cathiharris5809
    @cathiharris5809 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing the plant names. It is very helpful! What an incredible space!

  • @brendahill416
    @brendahill416 Před 3 lety +16

    I love the “wild” look of your planned borders.

  • @dabbybee297
    @dabbybee297 Před 3 lety +2

    A walk in heavens garden. Pure beauty. Thank you for sharing your lovely garden. Looking for to more. 💕👍

  • @gardeninsite
    @gardeninsite Před 3 lety +1

    I’m also very fond of shrubs within perennial beds. Your garden is beautiful in all seasons.

  • @MaoSharliz
    @MaoSharliz Před rokem +1

    Just adore your gardens. I am new at gardening, and I have always loved gardens where a variety of plants reside side by side. I now live in a tropical climate, and those relatives who I had and tended these types of gardens have passed. I am eternally grateful to you for sharing such a beautiful passion.

  • @wendychandler8304
    @wendychandler8304 Před rokem +1

    It was surprising to see that so many of your lovely plants here grow wild around my house; some classed as weeds and difficult to keep in one place. In this contest they are perfect, and you have made me re-think my attitude to 'difficult' borders so thank you Claus.

  • @dreamasue
    @dreamasue Před 3 lety +1

    Cottage boarder is beautiful 🌷❤️🌷❤️

  • @khayescobar1819
    @khayescobar1819 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much Claus for sharing your beautiful paradise garden wow so many different kinds love them all the colors textures heights. Please keep posting more videos love watching them all. GBU

  • @DDavis-lm6tv
    @DDavis-lm6tv Před 3 lety +1

    Greetings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA! You have a beautiful garden - just breath-taking!

  • @BarbaraDavis-dm5of
    @BarbaraDavis-dm5of Před 3 lety +2

    Claus you inspire me.

  • @johnwaterman8884
    @johnwaterman8884 Před 3 lety +1

    Margie waterman and John Waterman we are getting so much rain now in the Midwest and cannot wait until we can get back into our gardens in the meantime drawing inspiration from gardeners like you!

  • @darinbennett3638
    @darinbennett3638 Před 3 lety +1

    Claus, thank you for sharing your border with us...beautiful arrangement of plants with a variety of colors and shapes that really catch the eye. Watching your channel from Louisville, KY, USA

  • @amyjones2490
    @amyjones2490 Před 3 lety +9

    I have developed an appreciation for alliums as well. They look good any where in the garden.

  • @sherry2836
    @sherry2836 Před 3 lety +6

    What an ideal secret garden. I could spend every day not just enjoying the beauty of the garden but studying each and every flower, insect and plant! Garden artistry!

  • @jeane561
    @jeane561 Před 3 lety +25

    Your cottage border is amazing Claus. I would love to get mine that full of plants. Your dog is also so sweet carrying his ball💜😊💜

  • @leahs8900
    @leahs8900 Před 3 lety +1

    Such a beautiful garden and lots of mixed colors and a great ideas to grow them densely to prevent weeds.

  • @y.d-v3075
    @y.d-v3075 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your lime green colours with all the purple flowers!
    Thank you for giving this opportunity to see your garden. For a garden lover it is a real treat!
    Greetings from Germany.

  • @brendapreston2417
    @brendapreston2417 Před 3 lety +45

    Your garden is stunning and I really love how you showed the previous months . Looking forward to seeing the next changes.

  • @patkarpf4386
    @patkarpf4386 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the tour. Your plans for the channel are ideal as it is very helpful to see seasonal changes.

  • @PlantNerd1966
    @PlantNerd1966 Před 3 lety +1

    Love viewing your garden with the music! Very pleasing!

  • @georgiastewart5035
    @georgiastewart5035 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful Klaus, thanks for sharing your gorgeous garden with an avid Australian gardener.

  • @anm1190
    @anm1190 Před 2 lety +2

    So beautiful flowers in your garden.

  • @corey3151
    @corey3151 Před 3 lety +1

    Your garden is beautiful! Perfection! Cottage gardens are my favorite.

  • @g.christelbecker6349
    @g.christelbecker6349 Před 3 lety +1

    hello claus, thank you so much for sharing your garden!!!! loved seeing the changes through the weeks and am looking forward to more videos. I like your style, both in the plants you chose and the way you talk to us. generous and charming you are!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @meggiwick7601
    @meggiwick7601 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful. That is what i try in my garden since 3 years.....thank you and greetings from Germany

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 Před 3 lety +1

    You area joy to watch, because you clearly love your garden have a deep love of the plants in it!

  • @c-kcountry-kiwi5294
    @c-kcountry-kiwi5294 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the frothy exuberance of it all. Like a beautiful meadow - but more.

  • @despi9646
    @despi9646 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your serene videos with music as the the beautiful plants are featured.

  • @lindawitkamp4653
    @lindawitkamp4653 Před 3 lety +2

    I loved the footage over time! Thanks!

  • @chammons8063
    @chammons8063 Před 3 lety +1

    Your cottage border is stunning 💖🏡🌳
    ,

  • @vanessaalfaro1577
    @vanessaalfaro1577 Před 3 lety +1

    Stunning! So glad you now have a CZcams channel! Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

  • @theresaparodi6027
    @theresaparodi6027 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for showing the progression. . .Absolutely stunning video and gardens . . .Such a joy to see💚

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC Před 3 lety +2

    Your garden is like a beautiful painting a collage of gorgeous colors on a canvas! Thanks for sharing!

  • @rophejireh
    @rophejireh Před 3 lety +1

    Thank-you for your comments and tips, very interested in what you are doing

  • @tinakon4386
    @tinakon4386 Před 3 lety +1

    Claus, your garden blooms are so colourful and beautiful, I so enjoy looking at it. thank you for sharing.
    I'm from Malaysia.

  • @HerculeseBaby
    @HerculeseBaby Před 3 lety +2

    I love all of the variety! It has almost a wild look, but like a very tamed wild garden.

  • @gailh4466
    @gailh4466 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely garden tour, thank you. Yes, very nice the lime green foliage. 🌻

  • @kathyaakananabluebird
    @kathyaakananabluebird Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Claus for a lovely tour.

  • @jo-annoconnor3
    @jo-annoconnor3 Před 3 lety +1

    Claus, what beautiful borders !! And Nero is so patient waiting for you to play fetch. Thank you for the video. I tend to plant tightly as well but my garden looks nothing like this. Very inspiring.

  • @nelidascott6917
    @nelidascott6917 Před 3 lety +1

    What a beautiful and well thought garden. A real genius ! Thank you for this wonderful post 😊

  • @jayenneB
    @jayenneB Před 3 lety +1

    Variety, that's the theme in your garden. I love wild varieties along with the cultivated varieties. 🥰 I love the music too.

  • @TonyaD_
    @TonyaD_ Před 3 lety +2

    The poodle is sweet

  • @layersoflaurel
    @layersoflaurel Před 2 lety

    Claus, your garden is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us!

  • @alisonwise3444
    @alisonwise3444 Před 3 lety +7

    That's retriever behavior 😉 The dog will gently place the ball so that you can see it. Or they'll stand in front of you, wagging their tail hopefully. My sister's dog used to do that with her horse, hoping that the horse might one day throw the ball 😂 What a lucky dog to live in such beauty 💚

  • @chriscarpenter6883
    @chriscarpenter6883 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful Claus. Well done sir

  • @renebyers6153
    @renebyers6153 Před 3 lety +1

    Your little friend was wanting to play ball. 😎

  • @amychirillo4031
    @amychirillo4031 Před 3 lety +8

    Such a beautiful garden space! Thank you for sharing with us, Claus.

  • @rebeccavalicoff1581
    @rebeccavalicoff1581 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing names of flowers as they are different than US.

  • @PrincessKatarinah323
    @PrincessKatarinah323 Před 2 lety +5

    Such a beautiful evening walk! I would give anything to have that peaceful evening walking. Again, thank you for sharing your breathtaking garden to us. It's such a peaceful stress reliever.

  • @lisemace5162
    @lisemace5162 Před 3 lety +2

    So beautiful! Love from 🇨🇦

  • @lindamurns1245
    @lindamurns1245 Před 3 lety +1

    Honestly......lovely lovely lovely!!!!!

  • @cynthiachronister4082
    @cynthiachronister4082 Před rokem +1

    Heaven on earth Claus 🥰

    • @ClausDalbyEnglish
      @ClausDalbyEnglish  Před rokem

      You are very kind! Thank you so much n

    • @cynthiachronister4082
      @cynthiachronister4082 Před rokem

      @@ClausDalbyEnglish you are inspiring someday I hope my garden in north central Arizona looks as beautiful

  • @loridiveglia565
    @loridiveglia565 Před 3 lety +1

    So inspiring Claus…thank you for sharing!

  • @nadineweiler7747
    @nadineweiler7747 Před 3 lety +11

    I have gardened my entire adult life (75) and I learn new perspectives every time I watch one of your videos. Gorgeous black poodle:) hopefully we will see more of!

  • @joannereinauer7532
    @joannereinauer7532 Před 3 lety +1

    So beautiful and so much to take in. All in a very good way. Thank you

  • @catherineatkinson1729
    @catherineatkinson1729 Před 3 lety +1

    I saw one of your Christmas videos last year and knew I wanted more of your videos!! I was mesmerized. Thank you.

  • @juliabinford6500
    @juliabinford6500 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m so happy you are now make no videos. I have been experimenting with dense planting and use of ground overs to see if I can suppress weeds. My garden is not yet mature, but I have hope after hearing you talk about your success!

  • @bjbrown
    @bjbrown Před 3 lety +2

    A very lovely garden what pleasure it brings to all of us lucky enough to have you sharing with everyone.

  • @raymondepare5114
    @raymondepare5114 Před 3 lety +1

    From Québec, Canada ... Thanks you so much ... I love your tricks ...

  • @turtlelilysgarden5258
    @turtlelilysgarden5258 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Claus. Now I can look for it. Love it!

  • @edithclarke5143
    @edithclarke5143 Před 3 lety +1

    Just majestic!! Absolutely love your garden.

  • @greatgardensforall
    @greatgardensforall Před 3 lety +1

    This is a dream, I am dreaming 😃😊

  • @suzannekapterian8190
    @suzannekapterian8190 Před 3 lety +1

    This looks like paradise! Love your garden.

  • @Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens

    There are not enough words... 💙🌷🌱🌳🌿💙

  • @lindajones2558
    @lindajones2558 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank goodness you posted! I’ve been ever so looking forward to this since I just started sweet peas like you showed in the last video. Ok, plant densely so weeds can’t grow. Check. Dogs. Check. Looks like yours enjoys a garden too. Got my shopping list ready. Thanks so very much for having the exact name of the flowers on the video. Such a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to your next post!

  • @ursulacartwright23
    @ursulacartwright23 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Claus thank you for starting an English channel. I love your garden. I garden in Adelaide South Australia. We are in the middle of winter now but can have winter colour with pansies, stock, cineraria etc. I planted tulips in pots after watching you in Swedish and seeing your beautiful tulip pot displays and am looking forward to my own tulip display in spring. Regards Ursula

  • @meredithskeels2661
    @meredithskeels2661 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for explaining how you help the rotation along by simply cutting things to the ground when their turn is over. Of course that makes sense, now that you say it! I’ve never done that and I feel so liberated to add more plants.

  • @Djenks57
    @Djenks57 Před 3 lety +1

    Pure joy! Thank you!

  • @chrishobsonwhalen5238
    @chrishobsonwhalen5238 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much. Could you also start listing the flowers in your garden? I especially love your cottage garden and would love to utilize some of the beautiful flowers and shrubs you have planted. Happy gardening!