I am in zone 7B. i really enjoyed your video. You caught my attention on your mulching your oak leaves. i invested in a leaf mulching and it was the best investment ever made. I like the look of the leaf mulching on the yard. your hard work has made your garden so beautiful!!!
thanks - Yes, the mulching is a lot of work and time consumming but sure seems to be worth it. I never have to buy mulch and have very little weeds. But the day is coming closer when we physcially can no longer do this. But until then, it's our fall excerise!
Fun and interesting to see the update. I too hate Japanese anemones I've kept them under control but have to get rid of them for good. I need a mulcher. I have plenty of leaves and put them in a plastic bag to rot, but they are still in there the following summer in perfect shape. So a mulcher it will be and back onto the beds! Thanks for your videos! I'm in Vancouver Canada Zone 8A
I got heuchera to grow many years ago in a South facing spot however when I moved them to the North facing yard they do about as you describe or even more like an annual - I bought 2 yesterday and will try one last time (since we removed some tress maybe that will help ) - now that I know you have trouble w/ them in zone 5 , I'm not going to be upset about making them work in zone 4. Thanks Mary .
Good luck! It's always the right plant in the right place. I'm pretty sure they just need more light than I can provide. I've substituted some annual coleus instead.
Beautiful woodland gardens you have. I too use the chopped leaves mostly oak trees. but i remove come srpiing time, i think i will just leave it on this year to see what happens, I always put it down more for the shelter it brings of the cold in the winter? I just found a wonderful ornamental shade grass you can use. it's very pretty it comes either variegated and Bright lime and then the solid green color. Its Japanese forest grass called hakone I think is how its spelled. love love it! Oh, and another bright lime color shade plant is the sun king Arelia? check that one out too., Genie
since making this video, I bought 3 Sun King aralias - I think my shade is almost too intense. I have them in another garden in Ohio where they get more sun and they are doing great. I thought I had my Hakone grasses in the video but maybe not - I have two groups of 5 - I love them!! But my striped ones all reverted back to solid lime green. They are still lovely - but mine also get a far amount of sun since I lost a big tree. Happy gardening!
Hi Janet - I know, it's just a lot of work making the video. Plus, I have to remember the name of every plant as I walk around - hahaha. So much has changed since I keep moving things around or buying new plants! My new plant - I received a bunch of little ones from a friend - is Virginia Bluebells. I have no idea if they will survive.
You could try green spice heuchera which is one of the only heucheras that do well in my zone 5b...villosa is the only heuchera for my area...very nice garden!
Thanks for sharing your garden 😎 I am on the same mission. Have you tried Hermann's Pride? They have a variegated leaf, yellow flowers in spring and forms a small ball and you can divide and grow easy. Hope to see updates 😎
Lovely. You could look to Bamboos, Japanese Maples and Rogersia to add some variety. Mahonia and Fatsia Japonica are also great if you can get them where you live.
Thanks for the advice - I'm afraid bamboo is way too invasive for my garden. Do have one Japanese Maple though. I tried a Rogersia, which I loved, but it was very unhappy and eventually died.
Jim Garlough not bamboos are invasive.....Lots of varieties form neat clumps. I suffered from a previous owner having planted a ‘running’ variety and ended up having to dig out and process 30 tons of soil to remove it.
Lovely garden. How do you chop your leaves for mulch? I have about 2 feet deep leaves every fall and would like to use them for mulch. Also, I’m surprised you don’t have bleeding heart or Ligularia. Nice shade plants for color.
Hi Renate - since making this video I have added Ligularia and a couple bleeding hearts. To chop my oak leaves, I do have a mulching blade on my lawn mower. I mow over them once without the bag on, then mow a second time with the bag on. Dump them onto a tarp and drag them over to a "waiting area" until the ground has one hard freeze. Then I spread the mulched leaves. It's quite a bit of work but seems to be well worth it. I have no weeds to pull in the spring!
I haven’t figured out the logistics of mulching my leaves. I would have to rake them out of the plant areas to the lawn, then have my mower service guy chop them up ( we don’t have a mower) then rake the clippings, gather them up and put them back around the plants. Sounds like a lot of work, but I think worth it. Interesting that you wait until frost to put them on the plants.
@@renatewatters3547 you're right - it is a lot of work and in a few more years my husband and I will be too old to bother with this method. And I can't imagine paying anyone to do it. I kinda dread it but wow, my soil is like black gold. I read an article once that said to wait till a hard frost otherwise critters will burrow in it, etc. Who knows, maybe that isn't true. But by the time all my leaves are done falling, we've had a hard frost.
I know - I was thinking that I was taking too much time so I skipped it - I basically have Solomon's seal and false lamium and climbing hydrangeas against the brick walls. It's a very difficult part of the garden to get just right. Still struggling with the right combo.
Your garden is beautiful! So much better than unsightly crummy looking grass. You and I agree completely.
I am in zone 7B.
i really enjoyed your video.
You caught my attention on your mulching your oak leaves.
i invested in a leaf mulching and it was the best investment ever made.
I like the look of the leaf mulching on the yard.
your hard work has made your garden so beautiful!!!
thanks - Yes, the mulching is a lot of work and time consumming but sure seems to be worth it. I never have to buy mulch and have very little weeds. But the day is coming closer when we physcially can no longer do this. But until then, it's our fall excerise!
Beautiful shade garden!
Lovely garden
Wow now I have some great idea's for my shady area & you have many of my favourites absolutely wonderful thank you
I love how you maximize every space. You give me so many ideas!
Fun and interesting to see the update. I too hate Japanese anemones I've kept them under control but have to get rid of them for good. I need a mulcher. I have plenty of leaves and put them in a plastic bag to rot, but they are still in there the following summer in perfect shape. So a mulcher it will be and back onto the beds! Thanks for your videos! I'm in Vancouver Canada Zone 8A
Love your shade garden. I'm learning a lot from your videos as I'm in Michigan too. Look forward to more videos in the years to come. Thank you.
Love your garden! Thanks for the tour. How do you mulch your leaves and get on the beds?
I got heuchera to grow many years ago in a South facing spot however when I moved them to the North facing yard they do about as you describe or even more like an annual - I bought 2 yesterday and will try one last time (since we removed some tress maybe that will help ) - now that I know you have trouble w/ them in zone 5 , I'm not going to be upset about making them work in zone 4. Thanks Mary .
Good luck! It's always the right plant in the right place. I'm pretty sure they just need more light than I can provide. I've substituted some annual coleus instead.
Beautiful woodland gardens you have. I too use the chopped leaves mostly oak trees. but i remove come srpiing time, i think i will just leave it on this year to see what happens, I always put it down more for the shelter it brings of the cold in the winter?
I just found a wonderful ornamental shade grass you can use. it's very pretty it comes either variegated and Bright lime and then the solid green color. Its Japanese forest grass called hakone I think is how its spelled. love love it! Oh, and another bright lime color shade plant is the sun king Arelia? check that one out too., Genie
since making this video, I bought 3 Sun King aralias - I think my shade is almost too intense. I have them in another garden in Ohio where they get more sun and they are doing great. I thought I had my Hakone grasses in the video but maybe not - I have two groups of 5 - I love them!! But my striped ones all reverted back to solid lime green. They are still lovely - but mine also get a far amount of sun since I lost a big tree. Happy gardening!
Beautiful!!
I envy ur shaded yard..
Just found your channel. Wish you were still making videos!! 💞
Hi Janet - I know, it's just a lot of work making the video. Plus, I have to remember the name of every plant as I walk around - hahaha. So much has changed since I keep moving things around or buying new plants! My new plant - I received a bunch of little ones from a friend - is Virginia Bluebells. I have no idea if they will survive.
@@marygarlough1589
I understand! I can’t remember the names sometimes and I don’t have the pressure of a camera!!🤣
You could try green spice heuchera which is one of the only heucheras that do well in my zone 5b...villosa is the only heuchera for my area...very nice garden!
I am so intimidated by heucheras! They are so pricey and not dependable but I'll look for that one - thanks for the idea!
Thanks for sharing your garden 😎 I am on the same mission. Have you tried Hermann's Pride? They have a variegated leaf, yellow flowers in spring and forms a small ball and you can divide and grow easy. Hope to see updates 😎
no - I'm not familiar with it but I'll surely check it out. Is it a variety of lamium?
I have one Hermann's Pride and I agree - nice plant! I rarely see them for sale for some reason.
Lovely. You could look to Bamboos, Japanese Maples and Rogersia to add some variety. Mahonia and Fatsia Japonica are also great if you can get them where you live.
Thanks for the advice - I'm afraid bamboo is way too invasive for my garden. Do have one Japanese Maple though. I tried a Rogersia, which I loved, but it was very unhappy and eventually died.
Jim Garlough not bamboos are invasive.....Lots of varieties form neat clumps. I suffered from a previous owner having planted a ‘running’ variety and ended up having to dig out and process 30 tons of soil to remove it.
Lovely garden. How do you chop your leaves for mulch? I have about 2 feet deep leaves every fall and would like to use them for mulch. Also, I’m surprised you don’t have bleeding heart or Ligularia. Nice shade plants for color.
Hi Renate - since making this video I have added Ligularia and a couple bleeding hearts. To chop my oak leaves, I do have a mulching blade on my lawn mower. I mow over them once without the bag on, then mow a second time with the bag on. Dump them onto a tarp and drag them over to a "waiting area" until the ground has one hard freeze. Then I spread the mulched leaves. It's quite a bit of work but seems to be well worth it. I have no weeds to pull in the spring!
I haven’t figured out the logistics of mulching my leaves. I would have to rake them out of the plant areas to the lawn, then have my mower service guy chop them up ( we don’t have a mower) then rake the clippings, gather them up and put them back around the plants. Sounds like a lot of work, but I think worth it. Interesting that you wait until frost to put them on the plants.
@@renatewatters3547 you're right - it is a lot of work and in a few more years my husband and I will be too old to bother with this method. And I can't imagine paying anyone to do it. I kinda dread it but wow, my soil is like black gold. I read an article once that said to wait till a hard frost otherwise critters will burrow in it, etc. Who knows, maybe that isn't true. But by the time all my leaves are done falling, we've had a hard frost.
Dose not show the side of the house where the window were.......
I know - I was thinking that I was taking too much time so I skipped it - I basically have Solomon's seal and false lamium and climbing hydrangeas against the brick walls. It's a very difficult part of the garden to get just right. Still struggling with the right combo.
Mary Garlough u said it was suppose to fill in the space by the windows guess that did not happen
nope, it didn't. I think it requires more sun than I have.
Mary Garlough that sucks wasted plants lol
They look like dogwood trees in the background.
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