THIS is the kind of channel for real people growing plants in real garden spaces. I love how you don't just push a brand, though certainly good branded material is worthy & you're clear about your experience. You know I've followed you for a while, just wanted to express my gratitude for what you bring to the field. And always overlooked, Stephanys excellent camera work. You make a great team!
@@JimPutnam I offered to take our Molly on her walk tonight, usually the grandson's job. Happened upon a neighbor in a yard we pass dally with a weed eater & a bewildered expression. Spent about a half hour giving her plant IDs, saved some nice natives & planted perennials, made new friends! Passion is contagious shared in kindness. Let's help THAT grow too 💕 An ancient Mountain Laurel grows from between the boulders on their driveway edge, gnarled & twisted, cut back more than once, but blooming today. A grand survivor that an arboretum would cherish next to a single wide on a dirt road, gives perspective.
Great video as usual Jim and Stephany. I just bought a Whipcord Thuja yesterday in a 3 gal. pot it had listed only "zone 5" on it. So funny looking, I had to have it. I live in Michigan 6a and have been watching your videos for several years. I have bought Bluepoint Junipers, a Flamethrower redbud, white wedding hydrangeas and an autumn majesty encore azalea all because of your excellent videos.
Thanks for your videos! I really appreciate Latin names of the plants! I like many of the dwarf conifers you are showing here. Other ones betweenof my favorites are Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Top Point', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (which is not dwarf, but we keep them here in pots mostly) and Picea glauca 'J.W. Daisy's White'. I live in Italy, zone 8b
Excellent descriptive video as always! One of my favorite conifers in my garden is the Sesters dwarf blue spruce. I'm looking to add the Fire chief arborvitae this spring.
Roman Candle podocarpus is a difficult and fussy plant to grow in my experience. First, like most Southern Living plants, the zone recommendations are iffy at best. For example, if it states it is good through zone 9, it will need some shade and extra babying in that zone, and still often will not last. Temperatures of 90-100 degrees is not for Southern Living plants listed for zones 9. If however, you are in zone 9 and the tag states it is good up to zone 10/11, you are good to go. Likewise, if you want a Hardy plant for zones 9 and up, do Not choose a species that has been modified to be a dwarf or compact shrub!! It will not be Hardy. I've learned the hard way it's better to buy the regular shrub and just keep it pruned. Every time they mess with mother nature and invent a reduced size plant... you risk losing your investment.
Fwiw I have a roman candle podocarpus here in Dallas in 6 hours of afternoon sun. Got through 3.5 months of 100 degree days looking great. Took a bit of leaf burn this winter though, but the December freeze was very unusual last year with 30 mph winds and dropping from 60 to 10f in 24 hours.
I love all the miniature evergreens; I use them in hand-made tuffa containers. My favorite evergreen is the Eastern Hemlock. Such a magnificent tree; sadly, many are succumbing to the introduced wooly adelgid.
I've been putting evergreens in my landscape. I love the small ones.Drainage problems here in Oregon have been a problem. Definitely putting them in a little shade has also helped.
I had a sad winter year with many plants but lost 3 of 4 Crytomeria Twinkle toes and the fourth looks like hell. I love conifers and have many in my zone 6 garden in Spokane Washington. I do not know what this winter with a low of -7 did but my loss with many plants was devastating. I do like opportunities for new things but this was ridiculous.
Wow Jim what a cool, unique, strange, eclectic and down right oh my gosh I want it collection of conifers. Dang it now I got to figure out how to get a few of those! lol My favorite right now but it changes lol is a Golden Oriental Spruce as a standard called Tom Thumb! There's Gold in them there hills. hehe
@Jim AWESOME series!! I’m taking notes on my ph!! I have the “Boulevard” conifer planted in the ground, it’s quite tall, trimmed in a pearish shape. Has lots of dead foliage inside the branches. Couple years ago I cleaned out the insides as I read/saw on another gardening channel that it would die if not. Is that true??
That appears to be the breeziest weather I've seen at your location. PNW, western Washington, Douglas Firs are seeding themselves in my backyard ... coming up through the grass. West Coast states to the Rockies - we do conifers (the Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' is on my wishlist). Thank you for the information and have a productive all-year growing season.
No sarcasm intended but don't put different water needs in the same container. Just like you wouldn't put sun and shade plants in the same container. One side will not survive. If your shrub needs lots of water choose perennials or Annuals that also needs lots of water and vice-versa. Dry with dry.
Jim! I need help. I bought a new build in Grand Junction, CO (Zone 6) and it’s a high desert. They landscaped it all over using weed barrier with rocks on top. I know ideally I’d remove it all and have a mulch landscape with pops of plants (yes?). But I can’t do that, at least not in the front because the neighborhood has a cohesive look. So, what’s a good Plan B? I’m thinking of removing the weed barrier and rocks from around the existing plants about a foot from the edges of the plant and mulching just there. What do you think?
As someone who lives in Nebraska where the temperatures swing heavily, I have to buy plants that can handle temps from -25 to 115 degrees which is pretty limiting. Was wondering if in the south people can use northern plants as winter annuals?
Added Fire Chief by my Clethra this winter, hoping they do well! Is that your rhythm and blues salvia 18:08 spreading to the cedrus & hydrangea? Happy plant for sure!
Can you leave a conifer in a pot indefinitely, as a way to restrict its size? I'm wondering if it would be fine despite being big enough to transplant, or if it would decline.
Bonsai uses that exact method & some of those specimens are decades old! Changing & renewing the soil from time to time will be required but the answer to your question is yes, they can be kept in a container forever. Have fun with it!
I have a fire chief but part of it got dried due to being pressed by other shrubs. I moved them to a more spacious spot. Should I prune the dead part, and will that pert eventually will grow back? Cause right now they dont look as round as they should be. Thank you very much
THIS is the kind of channel for real people growing plants in real garden spaces. I love how you don't just push a brand, though certainly good branded material is worthy & you're clear about your experience. You know I've followed you for a while, just wanted to express my gratitude for what you bring to the field. And always overlooked, Stephanys excellent camera work. You make a great team!
Kudos!!!!
Totally agree, Katie!! Very well said!! Truly appreciate Jim sharing his bank of knowledge!! 👏😃
Thank you so much!
@@JimPutnam I offered to take our Molly on her walk tonight, usually the grandson's job. Happened upon a neighbor in a yard we pass dally with a weed eater & a bewildered expression. Spent about a half hour giving her plant IDs, saved some nice natives & planted perennials, made new friends! Passion is contagious shared in kindness. Let's help THAT grow too 💕
An ancient Mountain Laurel grows from between the boulders on their driveway edge, gnarled & twisted, cut back more than once, but blooming today. A grand survivor that an arboretum would cherish next to a single wide on a dirt road, gives perspective.
❤🙏hello, Mr Jim Putnam and Stephany. Your garden is beautiful. Beautiful plants you showed. Hello gardeners friends happy gardening 😊
Your knowledge is amazingly remarkable, thank you so much for all y'all do!
What a fantabulous collection, so jealous! 😊
Favorite tree this year is my Flamethrower redbud. Love, love it. ❤
Great video as usual Jim and Stephany. I just bought a Whipcord Thuja yesterday in a 3 gal. pot it had listed only "zone 5" on it. So funny looking, I had to have it. I live in Michigan 6a and have been watching your videos for several years. I have bought Bluepoint Junipers, a Flamethrower redbud, white wedding hydrangeas and an autumn majesty encore azalea all because of your excellent videos.
Thanks for your videos! I really appreciate Latin names of the plants! I like many of the dwarf conifers you are showing here. Other ones betweenof my favorites are Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Top Point', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (which is not dwarf, but we keep them here in pots mostly) and Picea glauca 'J.W. Daisy's White'. I live in Italy, zone 8b
Love these types of posts
Excellent descriptive video as always! One of my favorite conifers in my garden is the Sesters dwarf blue spruce. I'm looking to add the Fire chief arborvitae this spring.
Thank you for the video. Such knowledge 🎉
We have 2 Whipcords! They are fantastic in zone 7 East TN. Always get asked about these two. Our Podocarpus didn't survive that cold...😂
Tennessee would have definitely been tough on podocarpus in December.
Roman Candle podocarpus is a difficult and fussy plant to grow in my experience. First, like most Southern Living plants, the zone recommendations are iffy at best. For example, if it states it is good through zone 9, it will need some shade and extra babying in that zone, and still often will not last. Temperatures of 90-100 degrees is not for Southern Living plants listed for zones 9. If however, you are in zone 9 and the tag states it is good up to zone 10/11, you are good to go. Likewise, if you want a Hardy plant for zones 9 and up, do Not choose a species that has been modified to be a dwarf or compact shrub!! It will not be Hardy. I've learned the hard way it's better to buy the regular shrub and just keep it pruned. Every time they mess with mother nature and invent a reduced size plant... you risk losing your investment.
Fwiw I have a roman candle podocarpus here in Dallas in 6 hours of afternoon sun. Got through 3.5 months of 100 degree days looking great. Took a bit of leaf burn this winter though, but the December freeze was very unusual last year with 30 mph winds and dropping from 60 to 10f in 24 hours.
We just planted last fall the Thuja Whipcord on standard. We call it Cousin It.😂
I can't get started l
I love all the miniature evergreens; I use them in hand-made tuffa containers. My favorite evergreen is the Eastern Hemlock. Such a magnificent tree; sadly, many are succumbing to the introduced wooly adelgid.
I've been putting evergreens in my landscape. I love the small ones.Drainage problems here in Oregon have been a problem. Definitely putting them in a little shade has also helped.
I had a sad winter year with many plants but lost 3 of 4 Crytomeria Twinkle toes and the fourth looks like hell. I love conifers and have many in my zone 6 garden in Spokane Washington. I do not know what this winter with a low of -7 did but my loss with many plants was devastating. I do like opportunities for new things but this was ridiculous.
Wow Jim what a cool, unique, strange, eclectic and down right oh my gosh I want it collection of conifers. Dang it now I got to figure out how to get a few of those! lol My favorite right now but it changes lol is a Golden Oriental Spruce as a standard called Tom Thumb! There's Gold in them there hills. hehe
I love black dragon but somehow killed mine, and Hinoki of most any kind and Deodar are gorgeous.
Jim - where do you suggest getting plants in small containers? They seem to be very hard to find.
Love these conifer videos Jim. Very helpful content. I would love to get my hands on a Twinkle Toes! ✨⭐️ Such a beautiful dwarf. Thank you!
You put many plants in containers, how do you manage the water? We struggle to keep containers moist in MD in July and August.
@Jim AWESOME series!! I’m taking notes on my ph!! I have the “Boulevard” conifer planted in the ground, it’s quite tall, trimmed in a pearish shape. Has lots of dead foliage inside the branches. Couple years ago I cleaned out the insides as I read/saw on another gardening channel that it would die if not. Is that true??
That appears to be the breeziest weather I've seen at your location. PNW, western Washington, Douglas Firs are seeding themselves in my backyard ... coming up through the grass. West Coast states to the Rockies - we do conifers (the Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' is on my wishlist). Thank you for the information and have a productive all-year growing season.
Can you talk about how to manage different water needs in containers when you plant shrubs and annuals together Please?
No sarcasm intended but don't put different water needs in the same container. Just like you wouldn't put sun and shade plants in the same container. One side will not survive. If your shrub needs lots of water choose perennials or Annuals that also needs lots of water and vice-versa. Dry with dry.
I feel like all annuals need more water than shrubs, but I see them planted together.
Jim! I need help. I bought a new build in Grand Junction, CO (Zone 6) and it’s a high desert. They landscaped it all over using weed barrier with rocks on top. I know ideally I’d remove it all and have a mulch landscape with pops of plants (yes?). But I can’t do that, at least not in the front because the neighborhood has a cohesive look. So, what’s a good Plan B? I’m thinking of removing the weed barrier and rocks from around the existing plants about a foot from the edges of the plant and mulching just there. What do you think?
As someone who lives in Nebraska where the temperatures swing heavily, I have to buy plants that can handle temps from -25 to 115 degrees which is pretty limiting. Was wondering if in the south people can use northern plants as winter annuals?
Jim,
Does Thuja "Whipcord" come in other color varieties--i.e. variegated, chartreuse, golden?
Thank you. 😊
Added Fire Chief by my Clethra this winter, hoping they do well! Is that your rhythm and blues salvia 18:08 spreading to the cedrus & hydrangea? Happy plant for sure!
Nice ❤❤
Do I need to keep the roots covered on the conifers if I live in Indiana zone 5B?
Can you leave a conifer in a pot indefinitely, as a way to restrict its size? I'm wondering if it would be fine despite being big enough to transplant, or if it would decline.
Bonsai uses that exact method & some of those specimens are decades old! Changing & renewing the soil from time to time will be required but the answer to your question is yes, they can be kept in a container forever. Have fun with it!
@@katiekane5247 Terrific, thank you!
I have a fire chief but part of it got dried due to being pressed by other shrubs. I moved them to a more spacious spot. Should I prune the dead part, and will that pert eventually will grow back? Cause right now they dont look as round as they should be. Thank you very much
I had a section die on mine last winter. I cut it out and its slowly filling back in, definitely not as noticeable this year, hope this helps.
@@andydzieciaszek586 thank you so much. That makes me feel so much better ❤️
Where do you get the smaller conifers
Some are from Mr Maple, but most are from garden centers around Christmas time.
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