I have been collecting japanese maples for around 7 years now as well and completely agree with what you have learned. Biggest one for me is they definitely prefer to be in the ground. You have a beautiful yard!
I really like this story and it may be evident that starting this year you will be able to keep the entire present collection safe. It is a super challenge in the area you live in, you have a very powerful mind. Now you need some Japanese people walking in your garden, taking photos as usual 😌. Congratulations for the huge efforts!!!
I would be very happy if my garden reaches a point some time that it would interest Japanese people that are accustomed to the real deal. Well, it will not be this year, but I will be working toward that goal. So maybe in the future I will be able to proud myself with a garden worth being called a Japanese garden. Once again thank you for your support🙂
@@mbeeme355 you have already this project called “Japanese Garden” !!! Out of Japan we try our best here where we live besides your presentation is quite attractive in your channel, awesome big collection.
Nice garden! I also live in northern climate and want to make a maple garden, I'm still collecting maples im cointainers and bring them in to the garage over winter. Going to try plant some hardy maples soon :) What USDA zone are you in? I'm in zone 5b.
Hello and thanks for watching, I'm in zone 7 between a and b. You could check out the Frost collection of maples specially grown for colder climate. Examples are North Wind, Arctic Jade and Ice Dragon: I think First Flame is one of them too. I wish you the best of luck with the further development of your maple collection. 🙂
@@mbeeme355 It can be windy here, kind of open yard but I have a few places were the wind is not that bad. But as you said I just have to try myself and see if it's possible :)
@@xray1337 You could plant some conifers to shelter them, and also put up som extra shelter when they are leafing out to protect them. All the maples I have lost I have lost is in this critical time of spring. They have survived the winter just fine, but lack of protection against wind and not enough access to water due to frost in the ground while leafing out has been what has killed them.
@@diyoregonnowtexas9202 yeah! Gardening it’s very expanded, it should consider what else can fit according to the space we want to dedicate. Fruit trees are pretty awesome specially in spring with the flowers, the maples are well seen with their colors
There are deer here, but they have not caused any serious problems. They are just passing trough, take a small nibble of a maple or two and then they move on.
@@Steviejapanesegarden I'm happy that you see the potential for a Japanese garden. That is exactly my vision for this place, right now I'm working on a garden path, video will follow soon. Yes the surroundings here are quite stunning, it compensates for long winters and short summer seasons.
Thanks for the great video! Please make another video in autumn to show the fall colors of your maples.
I have been collecting japanese maples for around 7 years now as well and completely agree with what you have learned. Biggest one for me is they definitely prefer to be in the ground. You have a beautiful yard!
Thank you
🙂
I really like this story and it may be evident that starting this year you will be able to keep the entire present collection safe. It is a super challenge in the area you live in, you have a very powerful mind.
Now you need some Japanese people walking in your garden, taking photos as usual 😌. Congratulations for the huge efforts!!!
I would be very happy if my garden reaches a point some time that it would interest Japanese people that are accustomed to the real deal.
Well, it will not be this year, but I will be working toward that goal. So maybe in the future I will be able to proud myself with a garden worth being called a Japanese garden.
Once again thank you for your support🙂
@@mbeeme355 you have already this project called “Japanese Garden” !!!
Out of Japan we try our best here where we live besides your presentation is quite attractive in your channel, awesome big collection.
Nice garden! I also live in northern climate and want to make a maple garden, I'm still collecting maples im cointainers and bring them in to the garage over winter. Going to try plant some hardy maples soon :)
What USDA zone are you in? I'm in zone 5b.
Hello and thanks for watching, I'm in zone 7 between a and b. You could check out the Frost collection of maples specially grown for colder climate. Examples are North Wind, Arctic Jade and Ice Dragon: I think First Flame is one of them too. I wish you the best of luck with the further development of your maple collection. 🙂
@@mbeeme355 I have bought a North Wind, still in a container :)
Might be trying to plant a North Wind and maybe a Bloodgood or Emperor 1.
@@xray1337 The only way to find out is to try, I think that these 3 trees are a good start. How is it with wind where you live?
@@mbeeme355 It can be windy here, kind of open yard but I have a few places were the wind is not that bad. But as you said I just have to try myself and see if it's possible :)
@@xray1337 You could plant some conifers to shelter them, and also put up som extra shelter when they are leafing out to protect them. All the maples I have lost I have lost is in this critical time of spring. They have survived the winter just fine, but lack of protection against wind and not enough access to water due to frost in the ground while leafing out has been what has killed them.
I'm growing Japanese trees for resale, but in my own yard I prefer fruit trees.
@@diyoregonnowtexas9202 yeah! Gardening it’s very expanded, it should consider what else can fit according to the space we want to dedicate. Fruit trees are pretty awesome specially in spring with the flowers, the maples are well seen with their colors
wow, did not know you can grow JM in Norway. You did not have deer problems?
There are deer here, but they have not caused any serious problems. They are just passing trough, take a small nibble of a maple or two and then they move on.
Your garden has so much potential could make a lovely Japanese garden and what a beautiful backdrop view you have so jealous.
@@Steviejapanesegarden I'm happy that you see the potential for a Japanese garden. That is exactly my vision for this place, right now I'm working on a garden path, video will follow soon. Yes the surroundings here are quite stunning, it compensates for long winters and short summer seasons.
@@mbeeme355 excellent look forward to seeing it in the future.