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Had to laff about the redbud transplant. My son transplanted his Forest Pansy twice. Never waited for dormancy. Our summers have been dry in BC. I missed the events, but it lived both times. I think it was about 10 feet tall the second time. I was shuddering at the thought, but it survived both times. Go figure. Some trees are just determined! 😂😂❤
Safe travels!
The starlight salvia is a big hit here in NWTN, zone 7. It has even seeded out & seedlings are blooming! I tried it from seed, which was an epic failure. I lucked up on one 6 pack at a local nursery. I have been very happy with the plant & thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Is Stephanie's sister also a gardener? Can we peak at her gardens if so?
I'm in 10a sw florida and I have only seen my rosemary bloom 2 times…..it just doesn't get cool enough for long enough….it's hot all night long for 2.5 seasons, and warm all night for 1…..🤷🏾♀️
Thanks for all you teach us about gardening. I had a fig, in the Pacific NW zone 8a, that grew into a large tree but nearly every year the figs never ripened before the weather got too cold and they died on the branches. I cut down the tree about 6 years ago, and every summer I get constant suckers from the roots that I cut off as soon as I notice them. How long can this go on? I expected the roots would be dead by now. Also, about 10+ years ago I dug out a grape that was on a small arbor that I wanted to remove. About 2 years ago I put down wood chips over the area but did not plant anything and after about 6months, a zombie grape started growing up in the chips. I cut it off, but it reappeared again this summer. What gives? How long can roots be dormant underground waiting to come back to the surface and what can I do to stop the fig suckers? Thanks!
What kind of hose do you have? I have decided that there is no such thing as a "kink free" hose. Is one hose really better that another?
I have an asclepias "Ice Ballet" that appears to be covered with an orangish aphid. I tried blowing them off with a stream of water, but after the rain from Debbie, they are still there in massive amounts.
Should I treat the plant, or should I remove it? It is done flowering and I see no caterpillar activity. It is a first year plant in my garden. I have a second one about 25 ft. away, and it's clean.
Maryland zone 7b.
Re: the Mojave desert blooming rosemary. I live in the extreme heat too. I have found some plants won't flower unless they have the temperature they like to flower in. If you don't stay in that temperature long enough then they won't flower at all.
I love the single plant videos!
“Full Griffin.” I love it.
I planted crepe myrtles for shade, but thinned them out WAY too much. They are only 3 yrs old. Will they fill back in or do i have to fully reset them?
Evening Jim. I need some encouragement that it's ok to plant tomatoes in the front yard. After 30 years my neighbors tree has grown so much and now I can't get my tomatoes to grow because of too much shade. I know it seems silly but it's the only place left to grow tomatoes. Thanks
We have three White Oaks on our .40 acre suburban lot. As soon as we moved in 13 years ago, I hired arborists to care for them. They are special to us for many reasons but energy wise they shelter our home from the South-West sun in Zone 7b, Virginia. They provide for 400+ insects/pollinators. Win=win❤
I have some grass clippings in the back of a trailer that doesn't drain well. There is some very stinky water there. I know you said that's bad bacteria. Can I still use the grass clippings around the plants in my garden? Thanks Jim 😊
At this point in central scorching Texas I am just trying to keep things alive. I think we are both struggling in this heat!
I have a question about a bird of paradise tree that I started from seed. I started it in April and it is now 18 " tall. Should I just bring it inside for the winter or go ahead and plant it in the garden. My first frost is about 15 Nov. Zone 8a
Speaking of white flies, my vegetable garden has a massive white fly infestation this year which has never happened before. I tend to be in the “keep an eye on it and usually it will resolve” camp but it hasn’t. Is there anything I can do or should I just pull everything out? Thanks!!
Jim I had the windmill palm question and I’m in Zone 8a near Raleigh. Sorry I forgot to include that. I will plant in April. Thanks😊
What are a few varieties of camellia sasanqua that would make a good, faster (not slow) screen in the 12-15' size range? I'm in zone 7B Tennessee. Thank you.
Can’t find the baptisia video on the garden tour.
I’m the weirdo who said I’ve been “inhaling your videos!” Ha! Thank you for the lovely acknowledgement. I am thoroughly enjoying myself. In fact, I went to a nursery yesterday and found several varieties of abelia Jim has mentioned. Now to decide on one!
Question: what soil do you recommend for indoor plants. I love growing plants indoors but every summer here in Houston, Texas I deal with gnats. I want to give the plants what they need but HATE the gnats. What do you recommend?
Thanks for all you both do for us plant and gardening nut jobs! 😊
I agree about organic vs. water soluble fertilizer… Feed the dirt. 😊
Thanks for answering my question last week! I've got one more…I planted a bunch of hostas under my crape myrtle a few months ago. They're doing great. But now I've got crape myrtle ground suckers popping up all over the yard! Are the hostas hurting the myrtle? Will the myrtle recover? When's the right time to pull up the suckers? Thanks so much! I learn a ton. I'm in North GA.
Jim, I bought a little miss figgy tree this Spring. It came with three branches. It was growing well and without research, I cut the top of those branches to promote new branching. What happened is that the tree stopped growing and did not produce any new shoots or even new leaves. It looks healthy, but any idea if it starts branching out eventually?
I’m starting a new garden and trying to beat back the weed seed bank in my established gardens, so I’m thickly laying on some arborist chips kind of like how you started your garden. I also rely on quite a few reseeding annuals. Can they still reseed if I’m laying on chips 4-6 in deep depending? The brand new areas also have cardboard under the chips, but with our winters I’m sure everything should breakdown into quite a nice mulch by spring. In some areas the wood chips are already breaking down significantly.
❤😅have fun gardening, 🙏 .
Hi Jim. Recently I noticed numerous tiny black mushrooms growing on my grass along the shady border of my garden. Should I be concerned?
I saw an Avondale Chinese Redbud in full bloom at Juniper Level in March 2023. It was a multi trunk / shrubby form, buzzing with pollinators, absolutely breathtaking.
I purchased one that was pruned as a single trunk tree and planted it in my garden. Now that it’s established and growing well, it’s suckering like crazy.
If I continue to prune it as a single trunk tree, will the suckering eventually slow down? If it’s going to be a battle I’m considering just letting it be a multi trunk.
Hi Jim and Steph, could you please recommend an understory tree ( zone 9b Houston) that doesn’t sucker much? I have a possumhaw holly that I’ve limbed up and I can’t keep up with the suckers in the heat.
7b (Tulsa, OK) – how can I control Morning Glory sprouts from taking over my flower bed? It seems to be exceptionally bad after a good rain. The area has just recently been amended with compost and triple shredded mulch.
Question: We moved to a property with tons of trees in our backyard and are trying to thoughtfully take down a few so that we can grow other things. We have a maple and what someone has identified as a native persimmon tree that are practically growing on top of each other (bases are less than 1 ft apart) and wondering which one to take down. The persimmon produced some fruit this year but it never ripened, presumably because it's hardly getting enough sun. Thoughts? Zone 8a/7b in Chapel Hill.
Will you be offering subscribers the ability to sponsor one of the plants or beds you install at the new garden?
Question- it’s a 2 part question. Need to move a deodar cedar tree in zone 7b about 2 feet away from the spot it’s in right now. (Farther from my foundation). It’s been in the ground for about a year and a half and is about 6 feet tall and 3 feet at its widest point. How large/wide should the rootball be when I transplant it? 2nd question- any difference in doing this in the fall vs the late winter/early spring or after the last frost?
Thanks for all the great information! Love your channel!!
I have a question about voles…we’ve randomly had tunnels from year to year, but this year has been crazy. Every day come out to fine more excavation and have had several plant casualties. My husband has even resorted to putting some mole/vole poison in the entry holes. So far doesn’t really seem super effective.
Hate to hurt any animal but they are seriously going to destroy decades of hard work
Hmmm- I feel owned that Horttube is visiting gardens that are far closer to me than to Raleigh! My question is if there is a resource about specific weeds- when they germinate, when they flower, and when they set seed. I have a few species that are getting the better of me.
If you aren’t already going you should see about stopping by Flock Finger Lakes farm with Summer Rayne Oakes! They have an amazing space