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Majestic Gardener
Добавлен 18 окт 2014
Waterfalls, ponds , gardens and wildlife
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Backyard koi and goldfish pond: painted turtle mating dance
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Underwater view of painted turtle mating dance
Backyard goldfish and turtle pond
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Backyard pond with waterfall including underwater view of goldfish and painted turtles
Pollinators
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Pollinators in our yard including butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and hummingbird moths.
How to prune a Smoke Bush into manicured tree
Просмотров 24 тыс.4 года назад
Instructional video detailing how to prune Smoke Bush into tree form
Koi and Goldfish pond including underwater view
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Koi and goldfish pond including underwater view
August Garden Tour
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A tour of the garden including ponds at the beginning of August
OASE BioSmart 10,000 filter clean out
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Easy clean out of OASE BioSmart filter
Lucifer Crocosmia
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A brief look at Lucifer Crocosmia including plant description and growing requirements
Water Lily
Просмотров 714 года назад
A look at Wanvisa Water Lily including the ever changing blooms throughout the summer
Underwater view of turtles and goldfish in the backyard pond
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Backyard pond featuring painted turtles , lions head, fantial , Sarasa and Shubunkin goldfish
Underwater view of backyard garden pond
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Underwater view of koi and goldfish pond.
OASE BioSmart 10,000 Filter Set up and Review
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OASE BioSmart 10,000 Filter Set up and Review
Fourth of July garden tour with our German Shepherd
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Fourth of July garden tour with our German Shepherd
What variety of smoke bush is this?
I’m not 100% certain but I think it’s Royal Purple.
How old is this tree?
I don’t recall the exact year I planted that. I would estimate that at the time of the video it was 3-5 years old. It grew rapidly.
cutting it however, means it will not bloom.
Correct. Unless you cut it after it blooms which is always an option.
How has this been holding up over the last few years? Safe to assume you live in a climate that does not freeze over in the winter?
It has been doing amazing. Just like new. We never have had any problems with it. And no. We live in the north. With an average of 93 inches of snow per year. We bring it inside and store it throughout the winter months.
@@majesticgardener5862 ok, that was why I was asking. I was hoping to not have to dismantle. Do you have a pump at the bottom of the pond? Or in a skimmer?
@PMPerformance You might be able to leave it outside. We just never have. We figured it would last longer if we didn’t. Yes. We have a pump that circulates water through the waterfall to keep the water moving for increased oxygenation. We also use a deicer. We do not have a skimmer.
@@majesticgardener5862 so do you bottom pump into this and this feeds the waterfall?
@@PMPerformance yes. The pump is near the bottom of the pond. It pumps it up to the filter and out to the waterfall.
what size of elbow pipe did you use? ( the diameter )
3 inch diameter
I've got the pump and I've got the same elbow and pump, did you find you had to screw it tight to be secure. Im worried that it will fall off?
@@fcmoonmanyou need to tighten it enough so that it doesn’t leak. But you don’t want to over tighten it and crack the plastic.
@@majesticgardener5862 yeah i was concerned about cracking it so I've gone and bought the official oase ones
What variety is this? The kind I bought say dwarf smokebush. How fast did this one take for this size?
Hello. I am unsure of the variety. But it is not a dwarf. As far as how long it took to get this size, I would have to guess about 3 years. It grew rapidly.
Looks to me like the variety ‘grace’ but hard to say for certain
Where do you get the drainage attachments and what size?
We got it at Lowe’s. But any hardware/home improvement store would have it. We used 3”
You should use pond water to wash your foams, you're getting rid of beneficial bacteria by using a hose pipe
We have well water which does not contain chlorine
Cleaning your filters with the hose pipe, you’ve just killed your Heathy bacteria with chlorinated water, always wash your filters with pond water 😢
We have well water which does not contain chlorine
@@majesticgardener5862 my apologies to you, just concerned about your little Colony of bacteria 👍
@@darrenbrown5060 I appreciate the concern. I should have mentioned that we have well water when we made the video. Thank you
What about the plumes of smoke? Will they be lost when you prune your tree in this manner?
Smoke bush blooms on old wood. So you would need to prune it immediately after it flowered if you want to keep the blooms for the following year. You can always limb the smoke bush up if you like the look of the base but leave the top in its “natural” form as well.
You killed your good bacteria 🦠
Good bacteria exists throughout the ponds interior as well. Our ponds have never looked better.
@@majesticgardener5862 how long do you leave the filter before cleaning it?
@@TheFishing69 usually once every 4-6 weeks
what size connector do I need to attach a hose to the sludge drain?
I believe it was 1 1/2 “
Thank you, you are the only one I found to show you can cut the top. Thank you again. 😊
I don't get it, you cut off the part with the most interest.
This is just another option for pruning. This style showcases the structure of the tree and allows for under planting. If you want the flowers, simply prune immediately when it’s done flowering.
I wonder if this would work on the smaller variety Winecraft Black Smokebush
I haven’t tried it with other varieties but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Thank you
Very nice video! I noticed less surface foam after you cleaned filter.
Thank you!
would you consider it invasive?
No. It’s not invasive. The clump will expand slowly over time. It wont travel to other sections of your yard. It just needs to be divided every 2-3 years to look it’s best.
Do you deadhead the flowers?
Yes. I deadhead them so they do not put their energy into growing seeds. Deadheading diverts energy to the bulbs so the plant continues to bloom well the following year. They will not rebloom when deadheaded sadly.
mine is like a foot tall
Do you have “Lucifer”? I have another variety as well and that is only about a foot tall.
yep lucifer i plante them about 6 weeks ago
@@puggcash4860 it will fill out more every year as it matures. After 2-3 years, divide it so it won’t get floppy. It’s a beautiful plant. Other than division, needs little maintenance
So beautiful 😍
Thank you!
Hi my filter when I’m back wash it comes out very slowly what does that mean if you can please let me know I’ll be very helpful thank you
Check for a kink in the discharge hose. If not, see if you have debris stuck in the hose or in the drain outlet. You may have to remove the sponge filters and do a deep clean of the filters and filter box. There is likely to be debris in the system causing it to slowly drain. Hope this helps.
Thank you very much for this video.
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching it. It’s a great plant!
@@majesticgardener5862 My friend just brought me about a dozen bulbs. I got them in the ground last night...I am excited to see what they do. I hope they take over!! They look substantial and gorgeous!!
How many gallons is your pond and how many koi do you have? Our pond is about 2,250g and we have 11 koi. Do you still like it and is it still working good for you? How often do you clean it? Looking into getting this for my pond.
It’s approx 1,500 gallons. We still love this filter. It continues to work great for us. We added the 5,000 filter to our small pond last year and that’s doing a great job too. We have 4 large koi, at least 15 goldfish -all different varieties, multiple turtles and frogs. We have a big wildlife load and we clean it out approximately every 4-6 weeks during the summer months. This is the only filter we have had over the years that has kept our water clear. We can see all the way to the bottom. We don’t have to add chemicals or UV lights either.
Your pond reminds me a little of Monet's water lilies. 😁
Thank you!
Love the look of the smoke bush as a tree! I have been wanting to add a smoke bush to my yard.
Thank you! I like that you can plant underneath so you’re not sacrificing space. And I like the manicured look better. The color is a great addition
I cant hear the audio. Was the Oase filter add to the system at the same time as the clean out or did the pond get that dirty with the Oase?
Sorry about the audio. We had that pond for several years and tried multiple types of filtration systems and additives but the pond always looked that dirty. We would deep clean it and within days it looked dirty again. We decided to try the Oase filter which we installed after doing another clean out. And it has remained that clean ever since. We can see the fish and all the way down to the bottom of the pond. That filter is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about it. We hardly ever have to clean the filter. We added the 5,000 to our smaller pond last year with the same results.
Great info just got it on order for my koi pond. Melafix works great and I use it for 7 days every spring as preventing any problems with my fish.
It’s a great filter. We have not had any problems with it since we put it in. Last year we added the 5,000 to our small pond and we couldn’t be happier with the results. And I agree, Melafix is fantastic.
Beautiful pond and layout! We are having a pond built for fish and turtles similar to yours with driftwood for the turtles to hang out on. Do you do anything special to keep the turtles from wandering away from your pond like a fence? We were planning on keeping turtle food frequently on the driftwood or rocks that rise out of the water to keep them interested in staying around. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you. We have a fenced in back yard. The turtles can roam throughout the entire yard and go between the ponds. But most of the time they prefer to be in the ponds or sunning themselves on the logs. I find they tend to roam during mating season. We feed the turtles pellets and dried shrimp when they are in the water. When they see us, they swim to the side, waiting to be fed. The fish are the same way. If you leave food on the logs or perimeter of your pond, you might attract predators such as raccoons depending on where you live. It can be a challenge keeping turtles in your yard if it’s not fenced in. Also, when constructing your pond, make sure you have a gentle slope to allow easy access for the turtles to get in and out. The only draw back is that this also allows easy access to herons. Congratulations on the new pond!
Just been watching you do a deep clean on your filter and noticed you washing your foams with a hose, in the UK tap water has chlorine added, if thats the case in the US you have just wiped out your bacteria colony, it may be you are using rain or pond water from that hose, in that case I'll mind my own business LOL.
We have well water which is not chemically treated. It won’t harm bacteria colonies. If I had city water it would contain chlorine and would negatively impact the bacteria. I should have noted that in the video lol. I’ve had several comments regarding that.
You didn’t show the pinnatifda :(
Is that pinnatifada????
What plant is to the right of the filter !!!!
The plants shown in this video near the filter are mainly Hostas. There are also a variety of Japanese Maple’s. The foliage from the JM that is frequently seen is from “Crimson queen”
Do you think oase biosmart 14000 is good for a pond size of 8m3 with light fish load?
Is your pond 8 meters x 3 meters? How deep is it?
@@majesticgardener5862 Its currently been dug at the moment. The hole is roughly 4.5mx4.5mx0.5m. Average dept is 0.5 meters. After filling in with rocks and pebbles and plants, i estimate 8m3 is what is going to be left.
Yes. If my calculations using the metric system are correct 😂 that is slightly more than 2,000 gallons. You might be able to do a smaller filter if you plan on having a light fish load. Just a word of advice, you might consider creating a deeper pond. Your future desires might change. If you decide down the road that you want koi for instance, they require 3’ where I live to overwinter in the snow and cold temps here. If you’re in a hotter zone, shallower water will cause the temp of your pond to rise. On a side note, we were visited by the dreaded blue heron this year. Not sure if you have them where you live, but He greatly reduced my fish population while I was away on vacation. If your pond is 3-4’ deep you’re less likely to have issues with them in your pond. The layout of your sides- entry points also effect your ponds susceptibility to predators. Just a thought.
@@majesticgardener5862 thank you for the advice. Slightly less than half of the pond is 3'. I will ask the digger to make it 4' for a certain limited area. I can not ask it right away because then i'm afraid of the stability of the slopes. The deeper the pond the steeper the wall slope, hence risk of increased land slide.🙄 The hole is mostly clay with no retaining structure. The climate where the pond situated is on the extremes. Summers like arizona and winters like alaska. Elevation is 1250m. I am really excited. Anyways i will order the oase biosmart set 14000 and see what happens. if not adequate i will augment it with something else. Thanks again.
@@tarbaris Sounds like you have everything planned out. Enjoy your new pond!
The old guy sounds like a girl (kidding) , but I did learn that I can trim several large growths coming out of the top of my already shaped tree in the summer . Thanks for your advise
Lol. That was my husband doing the pruning while I Narrated. Glad it helped. It doesn’t hurt it to prune this time of year. It might decrease the flowers/smoke that the bush produces next year. But I personally don’t mind. I don’t really like the way the flower looks.
@@majesticgardener5862 Thank you for your reply. I love this bush/tree. I bought it from a nursery 3 years ago. It had one trunk and was about 4 ft high, shaped like a tree. It's not 7 foot tall, and has several of these stems coming up from the top about 3 feet each. That's what I am going to cut back. Thank you for your help. was just kidding about the voice, so cute :-)
You should not be washing the filters with water from the hose. The chlorine in the water from the hose and any softening chemicals will kill all of your beneficial bacteria which your fish and pond need to survive. Best to rinse them with water from the pond.
We have well water so it does not contain any chemicals like chlorine. But you are correct. If you have city/ processed water then you would need to use water from the pond.
Hi, I am setting up a 1000 gallon koi pond and thinking of getting the same oase biosmart filter. Do you think I should buy the Oase 5000 or 10,000 filter? Would the 10,000 be too much filtration for my pond. Also, Does having a bigger filter result in less maintenance on my part? Please advise. Thanks.
It would depend on your wildlife load. We have a large wildlife population: Koi, goldfish, turtles, frogs, crawfish in our approximately 1,000 gallon and our 1,500 gallon. In our small pond, we put in the 5,000 this spring. Our larger pond has the 10,000. Our experience has been that we clean the smaller filter more frequently. We clean that one out every 3-4 weeks. We can go longer between clean outs in our larger pond. So yes, we have less maintenance with our larger filter. But with that being said, we have far less maintenance and much better water clarity now than we ever had with a canister style system. We no longer need UV lights that we used in both ponds prior to using this filter. We also don’t have to use any chemicals to help with clarity issues.
Looking to buy one of these filters and after watching your video I,m now sold on the idea. Thank you . Just love your pond , mine is only half as big . Best wishes from the UK. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Thank you. That’s the best filter we have ever had. It does a fantastic job. We added the Oase Biosmart 5,000 to our smaller pond this spring. It’s also doing an amazing job.
Thanks so much. I have the 5000 model with the 18w UV filter that just arrived today. Does your drainage hose directly screw onto the unit? For mine the threading seems to be different. Also, how often do you have to clean the filters now that it’s all clean? I hope to be able to go on vacation for a week and not have my neighbor clean it. Finally, what size tubing are you using from the pump? Thanks 😊🙏
We also have the 5,000 as well. We did a video on that this year. For the inlet from the pump to the filter we used rubber tubing and attached that with hose clamps. For the outlet we used 2” rubber elbow and attached that with a hose clamp too. At first we had to clean it once a week for 2-3 weeks. Once it was clean, we only had to clean it out about once a month. And we have a very high wildlife load. The filter is amazing and does an incredible job.
Wow. Thanks so much! That was so kind of you to make these videos and respond. For the output back into the pond did you use the gasket and adapter they provide? I’ve tried that with a 3” fernco fitting on top of it but their gasket and adapter don’t stay on the unit well and I’m afraid an animal or storm could cause it to come off. If you didn’t use their adapter, Is that where you put the 2” elbow? I’d be surprised if that fit. Without their adapter that opening is 2 3/4”. Thanks again!
You are so right! That was a typing error on my part. I meant to hit 3 and got 2. Sorry! I did use the 3” rubber elbow that came with clamps . I did not use anything else for the output. It is a sturdy connection.
@@majesticgardener5862 thanks again!
@@majesticgardener5862 I'm wondering if you have a business profile on google or somewhere where I can write a review. I appreciate that you responded to my questions and want to give positive feedback for your business.
U cut all the color off?
No. Just the bottom branches. This helps show off the structure of the bush as well as allows for underplanting in a flower bed.
Didn't this cause lots of water sprouts? I'd love to see an update video and the results of the pruning.
No. I’ve never had any water sprouts on my smoke bush. And it’s probably at least 7 years old and I’ve always trimmed it this way. Never had any problems with it. It is still dormant right now so there’s not much to see at the moment lol. But I’ll make another video this summer
@@majesticgardener5862 wow, well that goes against everything I ever learned and seen with pruning! I thought you could only do heading cuts with evergreens and if you did that with deciduous trees, they would water sprout like crazy. And I've even seen a few articles with people describing their heading cuts creating monsters out of their smoke bushes by the end of the season. That's why I was so surprised! I guess you learn something new everyday.
@@therootandvein what is water spouting?
@@Bettebet79 when you perform tree topping or heading cuts, cutting all of the branches back to the same length or cutting a large tree back really hard leaving only stubs, it can cause water sprouts. I've always thought the best practice was to cut above a node, which is where the new healthy growth will be directed after the cut. When you Prune too much of a plant or in the wrong spots, it can send out tons of tiny, thin water sprouts from the tips of each branch or nub. They grow really fast to try and recover and all grow upwards in an unattractive manner... Thick branches ending abruptly with lots of tiny twigs coming from the ends. This is just what I've learned in my research! But I'm no expert. I'm still not sure if some trees water sprout and others don't though... Google trees with water sprouts and you can get a better idea of what they look like.
@@therootandvein She's not really performing heading cuts in the purest sense. Head cuts refer to material of more significant diameter and woodiness. She is essentially trimming twig sized leafy vegetation.
Hey, nice pond. Question, at 1:05 the right side of the screen the lilly pads? Are those 1plant/ pot? Or or several different plants? How do you like the oase biofilter? My cheap chinese POS just broke.. debating whether or not to get the oase
Thanks. That is one water lily, Wanvisa. It is a great water lily. The flower color varies greatly each time throughout the season. I have a video of that too if you want to know more about them. The Oase Biofilter is the best we have ever used. We are so impressed with it that we just added the 5,000 to our smaller pond last week. We have a large wild life load and this filter is able to keep up with it in a way the canister style never was. We only have to clean it out once every 3 weeks.
does the turtle bother the fish at all, I've been thinking of adding a map turtle to my goldfish pond
Map turtles like large bodies of water. Usually rivers. And they get rather large. I think they would likely eat your goldfish as they reached maturity. My turtles are painted turtles. They’re fairly small yet. I personally haven’t had any issues with them eating the fish. I’ve had red eared sliders successfully too. Do you already have a map turtle?
If you don’t already have a turtle, you should look into surrendered turtles at your local pet store. They are free. I’ve rescued several from mine and they’ve all done well.
What’s the best time of year to trim the tree? Thanks!
Spring and fall are usually considered the best time to trim trees. However, we usually trim the smoke bush in the summer too because it looks overgrown by then.
@@majesticgardener5862 thanks so much. We’ve just moved into a house with a smoke bush and it’s very leggy and open and 4mt high! It’s summer here so I was hoping I could attack it with the hedge trimmer.
You’re welcome! I’ve never had any adverse effects trimming mine in the summer. Congratulations on the new house
0:35 is that the intake in the upper right hand corner? How far of a run is the intake? I'm assuming it's also 3 inch pipe? Also, put a pre-filter on the intake and it will do wonders for additional clarity and for longevity of your filter.
At :35 in the upper right hand corner is just a potted water plant. The pump intake is at the base of the waterfall and is about 3 ft up and 3 ft out to the filter. The intake is 11/4” clear tubing. You can view this at 1:18 at the bottom left corner and 1:32 where it attaches to the filter. We have thought about the pre filter on the intake. We might try that this spring. Thanks for the recommendation.
@@majesticgardener5862 how bad is the buildup on the bottom with it being so high?
@@johntexan4165 can you please clarify your question? Do you mean sludge on the bottom of the pond? If so we have not had any issues with sludge build up since we got this new filter.
Good day may I ask what filter you use? Or can you recommend some.
Hello. I use the Oase Biosmart 10,000. I absolutely love it. It does a great job.
@@majesticgardener5862 sorry for asking again and thank you for replying. Can it be installed and uninstalled in the pond or should it be built with the construction of the pond.
@@shirogane6085 I appreciate the questions. It snows where I live so we leave the plumbing aspects in place outdoors and bring the filter inside over the winter. I made 2 videos about that filter this summer. One was about installation. The other about cleanout if you’re interested. I’ve used a lot of different filters in the past but the Oase is by far the best one I’ve ever had. The instructions for installing it were not very good. I watched some videos before installing it and found that helpful
Also, it can be used with new or existing set ups. We used it on an existing pond.
@@majesticgardener5862 Thank you you've answered my questions greatly appreciate it as a beginner but do you have recommendations for smaller ponds? Because of the pandemic I can't expand it yet and its quite small do you know any filtration that is smaller?
Beautifully alive! With a 90% kill rate I’m glad dragon fly’s are small lol Cheers
I am so frustrated. My pond is both above ground a below ground, no waterfall, but has fountains. The filter needs to be below ground level. Is it possible to use the 5000 model of this filter below ground to operate a fountain?
I don’t think it would work. This filter needs to be above ground to function properly. The pump pulls water up to the filtration unit and from there gravity pulls it down forming a waterfall. This unit isn’t designed for fountains. Sorry
one question how long do the filter sponge last before you need to replace them and how expensive are they when you replace them all ? I am thinking about buy one this week, building a Woodend above ground pond this week about 800 gallon Length is 8' x 4' 4' deep. I have only 2 koi
I’m not sure how long the filters last. I wasn’t able to find that information and we have only had ours since this summer. But there are 3 different sponge filters (blue, green and red) Each is available from the manufacturer for $16.99. It’s a great filter. Best we have ever owned. We have a large wildlife load... 20 goldfish, 2 koi and several turtles. Our pond is about 1,500 gallons and it remains crystal clear with this filter.
@@majesticgardener5862 Thank it is NOT about the $$$$ I love your answer it help 🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏😁👍
Raccoon kill all my Kio and gold fish for many years this will be 2 time I build a pond out side for them .. what U doing to stop this madness I need your input
@@shahnawazvlog6266 They are very hard to outsmart. Our pond is an inground pond. We found what works best for us is to create shelter areas within the pond. For instance, We left large openings behind our waterfalls that they can go into when predators come. The openings are only large enough for fish. In the deep end we built natural rock caves for them to go into as well. This helps with the Herons too. I have seen others use large PVC pipe on the bottom of their ponds which would do the same thing. It just doesn’t look as nice
@@majesticgardener5862 I just heart broken as I about to build a new out door pond for the KOI they just get too big now to be inside in the tank.. still remember how raccoon kill all my favor fish and koi and never even eat them just rips them to small piece and leave them at my door step.. I must get it right this time for these 2 Koi .. I just subscribe to your channel Thank for reply. 🌹🌹👍👍🙏🙏
do you have Koi in the pond?
Yes. Koi and a variety of gold fish
Thanks for showing your process. My bush is new and I’m wondering when I should begin the limbing up process. Any thoughts?
Geri Schaffer I would think you could start relatively early to establish the base structure that you want. I prefer mine to have multiple trunks. I tried to find out more info online but didn’t find much. This is the best article I could find. I hope this helps homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-smoke-bush-tree-form-74251.html