You’re so sweet and diplomatic with some of the more challenging questions. That’s a gift. I’m afraid I would not be able to...be so kind. 🤦🏻♀️ Although Lord knows I try. 😂. Love the video. And Aaron’s entrance music is perfect. Lol. God bless. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
Love You Guys So Much. Love Aaron's new Entrance Theme Song. I have been watching you for probably about 3 years now and yes Gardening can be expensive but it is what I do. I don't take Fancy Vacations, I play in the Garden. I have learned so much from you. I now have drip to 5 of my beds and need to add to 4 more. I have to run it off of my one outdoor faucet with a Timer but it works. My flower beds are so much more Beautiful than before. I have gotten several compliments this year on my front yard gardens and I have you to thank for that. There is no better therapy than a day in the dirt and time in the Garden just listening to nature and enjoying the view. Thank you for all you do 💖💖💖
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for doing all this for us. You don’t ‘owe’ us a garden tour but we would really appreciate if you could do one for us! We would love to see how your current and new property is developed and everything and anything really! Don’t worry about editing or the length of the video, we will enjoy it no matter what!
Tell me about it! My budget was $75 this year because of the pandemic.... I spent over $500.... 😅 Garden Answer gave me so much inspiration this year 😂 ❤️
My hubby let me get flowers at lowes, (our local garden center has really nothing but annuals and veggies i grow from seed) and he didnt tell me my limit, sooo i went and got about 10 different plants and spent over $200! Mind you i had already spent 100$ from a Christmas gift card, and 100$ of my own money... And i keep buying clearance plants. If they dont look diseased, i bring them home and give them love and they look amazing... So.. I know how you feel on the $500. O.O
Yes, sister, PREACH! Also grew up with no money, 7 kids, dad disabled, no music lessons (got my clarinet at a pawnshop for $20), no eating out, etc, but we were creative and made our own stuff and had fun with it! I could spend a lot more on my garden, but I am still cheap, and make it work! Like you said, I take inspiration from what you do and say to myself, "How can I do that here in my spot?" btw, I did a DIY raised butterfly bed with cinder blocks which cost me about $10! It's like a game....beat the system, use your creativity, and have fun!
Similar circumstances, disabled mom, father is a non entity. My grandma taught me about gardening. She was on a budget too, it really is about doing what you can. Seeds are cheap, and some of them are easy to grow. If you buy plants in containers, it is better to budget for a few healthy plants, than many substandard plants. Perennials cost more, so you can buy annuals in the beginning (6 packs can be just a couple of dollars) and add a perennials as you go along through the years. It is also nice if you know other gardeners and maybe you can exchange some things. I have irises that I dug up my great aunt years ago, and I have a camellia that a friend gave to me that had volunteered from one that her grandfather in law had planted. I have given away many daylilies, irises, and black-eyed-susans over the years. If you have poor soil, it is better to put money in the soil than in the plants in the beginning. When I was in high school I literally started with three tomato plants, 3 squash, some zinnia and sunflower seeds, one rosebush someone gave me, and a six pack of petunias. None of it was perfect and I was never getting into a magazine, but it brought a lot of color, and produced some food, and I learned a lot. Seriously anyone who wants summer color, and does not have much money, just get some Black Kow, sunflower seeds and zinnia seeds. You can do that for less than $8 and it is practically idiot proof as long and you don't let the seeds dry out.
When I was growing up, we had a heck of a time battling Japanese beetles in the garden. To my mother's dismay, they loved the "expensive" shrubs/trees. We literally had to hand pick them. It was the only thing that worked. We got them all cleared out one summer and every following spring we were vigilant in observing any potential activity. We've never had a problem since. It was a family effort and we still take a lot of pride in how beautiful my mother's garden is today.
Sarah Rosario in my yard their favorites are anything in the hollyhock family and any willow. All my pussywillows and roses are reduced to lace. I lose my organic cool and get out the Raid. The organic stuff just seems to slow them down. I check the next day and they are slow motion but alive and the third day they are gone. I think they recover and go to invite friends.
V Gil They love our neighbor’s pussywillow, our apple trees and privets, and have developed quite an appetite for my peanuts. Oddly, I hardly find any on my hollyhocks and they are only now finding my hibiscus (which just started blooming). I don’t know if it’s because I installed a bird feeder nearby or what, but they have slowed down on our apple trees. I was picking a full dozen or two off them every night, but now I usually only find 3 or 4. The trees are actually putting on new, healthy growth! It might actually be a blessing in disguise...a fungus had started appearing on the apple leaves right before the beetles showed up. 🤷♀️
I love that you do the Q & A I just suggest mentioning your highlights channel occasionally like when you are wrapping up a video. I didn't know about this channel till many months later. Also I would LOVE to go back to your older videos even several years back. Under videos could you put them in by year maybe? Also love the theme song for totally laughed out loud when you played that. Hilarious. Love you guys and appreciate your channel!!
Yes!!! Aaron's theme music was excellent!!!! I think he needs old western music when out on the new property. Hubby suggests Chariots of Fire or Rocky theme. My entrance music to the garden would be the Benny Hill theme!!!
Mine would be the old-time piano music in the black and white films... while I fumble around in the garden tripping over my shovel and getting dirt all over my face.
Sorry, we need to encourage Aaron with that entrance song. 😂 I grew up the same way as you and I understand about getting by. Perennials are great cause they are perfect for sharing with family & friends. Thank you for making our day great with your fun informative ideas.
You probably need to mention that you have this highlights channel every once in a while on your main channel I think maybe some people don't know about this highlights channel. I know you did mention it once in a video thats how i know about it then of course I subscribed.
Hi Laura, I had Japanese beetles and they drove me crazy until I got a bird feeder , I put it next to my hibiscus in my Rose of Sharon and I no longer deal with Japanese beetles.
Her Laura, love seeing the house plants behind you. Would you consider doing a tour of your house plants to show us what kind of light and conditions your houseplants get? I'm sure you've got them all positioned just right and looking gorgeous. Looking for indoor inspiration when it's too hot outside.
She has some older videos about houseplants and how she displays them, but I wouldn’t expect a home tour during the summertime. She’s openly admitted to neglecting houseplants during the summertime because of how busy they are outdoors 😆. Maybe in the wintertime!
@@lizshoemaker8713 yeah I do realize that but thought it might be a good rainy day or just too hot outside video. Always nice to see updates to the old videos.
Please, please Y'all need to take a drone shot of the whole property, so when you go to a spot to work on you can flash the map up and mark where yall are. I cant seem to get a hold of how the layout is.
Just watch more of their videos. We longtime subscribers know her property pretty well. Plus there are videos with long drone shots (the Christmas lights videos come to mind--watch them).
@@Bamboo4U2 still even with watching alot, i watch other garden videos and they can tend to blend together. But just flashing up the map would help either way.
@@lindadoucetowen watch the Christmas lights tour and save it to your "liked videos" or download it to your hard drive (don't upload it anywhere--it's not yours to do that). So, voila: two easy for you to have it at your fingertips for future reference.
I have used Milky Spore for Japanese beetles. It is a powder that is a bacterium spore that you sprinkle on the ground around the affected area. It only kills Japanese beetles. The spore kills the beetle grub stage. I applied it for several yrs and every year it got a lot better. I no longer have a problem with them. Hope this helps.
You and Aaron do a great job and you are not expected to respond to each and every question. Don't feel obligated to do such a thing! You guys go above and beyond and I've learned so much from your videos!! You are loved and appreciated!! Enjoy your life and take a vacation sometime!! ❤️❤️
Best theme song ever for Aaron! I'm going to lose it if he starts showing up dressed in head-to-toe black. Thank you for answering a question I've had for a long time about your ferns. It always puzzled me how you are able to grow them in your area because it's so dry. Now I know. ~ Lisa
I can't wait to see how much fun Aaron has with his intros from now on! 🤣🤣🤣 I watch every video you make but this adds a whole new level of entertainment value! 🤣🤣🤣 Stay humble though, Aaron... you come in acting like the bada$$ hero but some of us still remember that Laura did basically all the planting until very recent years AND that she did it all manually! Like old school garden power; so she should totally get theme music too! 😉🤣
lol....I thought of and tried to add a comment about that but i don't know if it posted. There are garden clubs and if not one around can start one where people can share plants split perennials share seeds etc. You can also do compost whether by yourself or with family/friends or even community. There are community gardens all over the place where people can have a section and plant it with whatever they want/need. The water is there etc. I understand how expensive it is but there is always a way to make the world more beautiful. Start small....and build on it. I do not like when comments come at Laura and Aaron saying that not everyone has money and help and blah blah blah. That all they are doing videos for is the money......well duh ... it is there job. If they were not so wonderful and knowledgeable then noone would watch them and they would not make enough money to make this their full time jobs. Trying to make them feel bad getting that new property with all the people having no jobs no money no food etc....come on people. Everything they do helps us collectively .
I was so into the answer of the questions then I heard the entrance for and Aaron and I couldn't stop laughing. GREAT CHOICE!!👍🏻😂🤣. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. 🙏
I think you guys are wonderful! You go far above and beyond with what you do and share and how you interact with us! Your spirit is truly God-given and a blessing to all of us. For me...just knowing that I exist on this planet with you is a joy! I agree with so much of your knowledge and abilities and have learned a tremendous deal from you as well with gardening. Keep up the great work whether it is with us or your family! Sending love!💕
To protect my huge dahlia blooms for bouquets I buy large tulle gift / party favor bags that I put on before they open! Perfect blooms every time. Not the prettiest in the garden but worth it! -Emily
interesting week of questions!! :) you win the award for diplomacy and tolerance... and lots of good info, too... LOVE Aaron's new theme song, will we hear that every time he makes an appearance now? i guess soon we will need one for Laura, Russell, Cheddar, Benjamin, and the girls... hooboy, that's a lot of editing :) that clip of Russell in the fountain just cracks me up, what a cool cat he is... you got so much planting done! and congratulations to all the winners!! those are some nice giveaways!! :)
There is a children's home in Hot Springs, AR that had a very old tree that started splitting. It is an oak tree that was on the property when the home was started in the 40's. They did save it! It is healthy and well. The administrator of the home wrote a story about the tree likening the "broken" tree to our lives and the miracle that can happen when Jesus makes us brand new. I hope your tree makes it, too! It is beautiful!
Oh my goodness, the humidity! Not even in a southern state. Live in IN Zone 6b. Go out at about 7 AM to water, etc and in moments my shirt is wet and sweat dripping off my face. I despise humidity. Always have even as a young child.
Agree with the humidity! I am in zone 4b and we've had so many days this year of high heat, humidity and high dew point. Makes working outside almost impossible.
Agree!!! I live in the deep south, my whole life and will never get used to humid, hot weather. Zone 8b... uuuuughhhhhh!!!! Today is 93* with a heat index of 102*... it’s ‘melting’ weather.
I continue to be thrilled with the content of the recap videos and want to say thank you for figuring out a way to answer more questions as you are right it is not possible for you to respond to every single question that you get.
Just an FYI, I for one really appreciate the way you answer questions from several previous videos at one time. While pointing out which video the questions correspond to. Well done!
I love watching you and all the things you put out:) my toddler and I always watch we snuggle and she stops something about you’re voice keeps her calm! we love you tons!! Thank you for these videos 😁
You, your husband and your family could Never be insincere . It's not in your DNA. It's One of the reasons you have the following you do. We all love you .
Some things to take care of Japanese Beetles: Neem Oil reduces feeding by blocking the pheromone they produce that lets other beetles that they have found food. Milky spore or Nematodes kill the larvae that live in the grass during spring, Pyritherin will kill them on contact ,but spray responsibly because it will kill all insects, even the good ones. Insecticidal soap is also effective because it disorients them so you can easily take them off plants and place them into a bucket soapy water which also acts as a deterrent that keeps them away because they are repelled by the scent of dead beetles. Also, never spray a mixture of dish soap and water on your plants because there is a chance that it can hurt your plants because the detergents in the soap is sometimes too strong. Use the insecticidal soap instead because it’s formulated to not cause damage to plants and only deal with the pests. I have dealt with Japanese beetles in my area for decades and no single thing seems to work but using all of these things seems to work best in the long haul. A note on the traps, they are essentially useless if your property is not large enough to bait them far enough away from your plants. There are some wasps you can buy that prey on them but I’ve never tried that so I don’t know how well it works.
I was just reading about those parasitic wasps. They're called Tiphia vernalis. Apparently, they don't eat that many though. I was a bit disappointed. We're east of Denver, CO. Japanese Beetles are moving steadily toward us. 🥺 I'm looking for some biological controls.
I am in Va and have fought Japanese Beetles for years. The best treatment I have found is to treat the ground larvae in the spring. Milky spore is good. I follow it up with a spray on my roses as well.
This! I have read that using milky spore consistently over a few years will make the best difference. I think even those folks who don’t have them affecting their garden much should use the milky spore on their lawns in the areas the japanese beetle is found in to help control it. I live in Southern California, and a lot of people confuse our native figeater beetles for japanese beetles. They can actually be controlled the same way, with milky spore, and the same pesticides, but they are apparently way less destructive. They will eat all our soft-skinned fruits off the trees, though, as the name implies! The poor southeast and mid atlantic has to deal with both japanese beetles AND their slightly smaller green june beetles, which are a cousin of our figeaters.
I live in NE Kansas and I deal with June bugs, Japanese beetles and the figeater beetles. I don't know why I have so many figeaters because I have no fruit trees. Luckily I don't see much damage from them but they fly around crazy and smack me in the face because apparently they aren't very good navigators...haha. Japanese beetles are definitely very destructive. I started putting out milky spore this year so hopefully I'll see some benefit next year. It's funny because my mother in law lives about a mile from me and she has no japanese beetles.
AARON'S WALK ON SONG 🎵 🎶 IS AWESOME!!! Laura, I understand your love for certain trees 🌳 ❤ I have a huge beautiful fruitless mulberry in my back yard that my grandpa planted when my mom bought this house in 72 and I can't bear the thought of getting rid of it. Its a part of him that I hold dear. You are so beautiful 😍 and I love your eye makeup.
Aaron, I love the new theme song!! 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for answering my question & clearing up my confusion about annuals!!! 💖😘 Yea, (being a mom myself) I've tuned out that little autofocus noise too I guess. I've never really noticed it. You 2 are so kind and I've learned so much! Thank you!
I got that Dewalt flexvolt 60v stud and joist drill with a 36"tall X 4" auger after watching Aaron aug holes for you. Now my husband wants to help me make holes for the garden plants. It's a great tool. Makes 1/2 the work for me.
Laura, I'd just like to thank you, you've encouraged me to step up my garden game, my husband is asking about me putting starting in the backyard now, thanks again for your sweet personality, congratulations on your pregnancy
Go for it Aaron!!! Love ❤️ the entrance song choice!!! Yes-we are encouraging you!!!! We love to hear Laura laugh 😂❤️ YOU GUYS ARE SOOOOOOO CUTE TOGETHER!!!
My favorite fern is the Japanese Beech Fern. It is a low growing shade loving fern that multiplies quickly as it grows by root underground and not by spore. Perfect for the woodland garden.
Some of my best gardening experiences were sharing plants with neighbors, friends and family - FREE. Seeds. CHEAP. Watching the garden center ads to score the bargains on that sought after plant. You can bring the beauty to your yard, garden or even one flowerpot for free or super cheap.
Aaron, I love your theme song entrance! You two are so funny and cute! Thank you for your humor and down to earth nature in these challenging times. Bless you!
To Patricia.....neem oil is amazing for keeping pests from your plants. I used it on my roses and nothing has bothered them for the last month. According to online accounts, if the Japanese beetle eats neem oil, it will pass down to the eggs, preventing them from hatching. It’s a natural product, however as Laura says, use it after honey bees have retired. Also make sure to dilute it; 1tsp neem oil, + 1/2 tsp dish soap to 1 quart of water.
Awesome theme song for Aaron! Congrats to the winners! Yes, please on a video about trees. Where we are moving also has nothing established, it's all a new subdivision. Thank you!
I think these recap videos are a perfect way to address questions. Hopefully the highlights channel shows as a suggestion to your regular channel viewers...it did for me and then I subscribed to it as well. You do an awesome job covering a broad range of questions and I come away feeling I’ve had a fun mini gardening course. Thank you for taking the time to do these! My only question at this point is, “Where’s Benjamin?” Both of you are working here and unless he’s napping I can’t imagine you doing all you two do without an extra person watching him. He’s such a chill little guy though and seems really cooperative when he’s out with you. Fingers crossed your new little one is just as easy!
Oh Laura, you always look so beautiful... indoors, outdoors, covered in dirt, in the chicken coop... or whatever... You and Aaron have to know, I look forward to your videos everyday!!!! Thank you for your content!!!
Gardening can be expensive if you want it to be. I buy a couple of things each year and I try to buy perennials that I can break up into more perennials. But it is all so enjoyable that it is worth it. Also Laura....so funny that you moved inside because of the beeping. My dog hears it & keeps barking and running for the door thinking something is out in the yard. lol!
You mentioned crab apple trees a few times. Our house has the mother of all crab apples , I was told it is an oriental ornamental crab apple. The trunk is nearly 5 feet across and the canopy is 80-100ft across. The apples are about the size of blueberries and each branch has 100s of them. I have no idea how old it is but thank who ever planted it. I pruned the low branches a few weeks ago because it was getting hard to mow under. We like to picnic under it and our beagle's grave is under it. In the spring it looks like a giant snowball.
I never hear the background noise. So I was surprised when someone asked about a noise she hears in your videos. Course, I'm watching on my phone without earphones.
I've never noticed background noise, either. And I listen on my phone with earbuds. But, I also didn't notice the beeping from the gravel truck until she mentioned it, sooo... Haha 😁
I know the noise they’re referring to, I’ve heard it many times and I’ve even asked the same question myself and never received a response or acknowledgment about it. It sounds like a chain-like noise, at times it has been quite bothersome to watch her videos if the sound is prominant in the video. I have superhuman hearing and seem to pick up on it quite easily from time to time. It hasn’t been that bad in recent months though. :) I’m glad she finally addressed it but, I’m not sure she understands what or where the noise is coming from either because it seems to be louder at times when she moves, not when the camera is focusing. :)
You are so right about humidity. I'm in Georgia and it's rough. Funny thing - I have white hair which can get frizzy. When I get hot and sweaty and with the hunidity I look like a dandelion.😁😁😁
Same here--I live in GA and my white hair is colored but still gets so frizzy! It has been brutal lately, I live just south of ATL and yesterday it was 96--I was a dripping mess and my hair looked like Albert Einstein's.
Southern missouri, and the humidity is outrageous! I have a thyroid condition that makes me sweat just walking to my car. So terrible. I will habe sweat dripping off my face at 75°f in 5 min, granted the humidity is sitting over 50% all the time.
@@diegogarza1590 it was AC/DC's Back in Black, which they probably wouldn't be able to use regularly since that's copyrighted material. A snippet once, for sure is fine, but not used regularly.
My kiddo and I watch one of your Christmas videos most Sunday mornings and love them! It’s such a lovely relaxing way to start the day. Can’t wait to see this year and wow you’ve really upped your light game!
The entrance song is awesome, it was actually our entrance song to our wedding reception! 🥰 Please do a video about trees! Bought our house 4 years ago with zero trees on the property and have only planted a hedge of arborvitae and a multi trunk white birch, but need more!! Love your videos!
Oh Laura!!!! I have thick natural curly hair in Alabama where it is 100 degrees and the humidity!! Oh the humidity and Japanese beetles!! I break out into a sweat just walking on my front porch!! I have to have my hair up and it still turns into a wet mess!! I had on a white shirt the other day working in the yard and planting and it was black and where I had tried to move my hair from falling in my face was black too!!! Oh what a mess!! Love your yard and you give me so much inspiration for planting!! Too much for my husband lol!! I do have huge beautiful elephant ears here every year!!! The ears get about 3-4 foot long each!!
Aaron's song! We live in the DC area and are Washington Nationals fans and season ticket holders. Our fave question to ask friends when we're at games together is, "What's your 'walk-up' song?"
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Oh please play that music when Aaron enters it will make such a fun moment. We all need a good chuckle!
Oh that is hysterical!!! Yes Aaron needs that song as his entrance!!!
Loved the entrance if Aaron with the music. Made me laugh, keep it up Aaron
You’re so sweet and diplomatic with some of the more challenging questions. That’s a gift. I’m afraid I would not be able to...be so kind. 🤦🏻♀️ Although Lord knows I try. 😂. Love the video. And Aaron’s entrance music is perfect. Lol. God bless. 👏🏻💕👏🏻
LOVE Aaron’s entrance song!! You guys each have such a wonderful sense of humor.
Love You Guys So Much. Love Aaron's new Entrance Theme Song. I have been watching you for probably about 3 years now and yes Gardening can be expensive but it is what I do. I don't take Fancy Vacations, I play in the Garden. I have learned so much from you. I now have drip to 5 of my beds and need to add to 4 more. I have to run it off of my one outdoor faucet with a Timer but it works. My flower beds are so much more Beautiful than before. I have gotten several compliments this year on my front yard gardens and I have you to thank for that. There is no better therapy than a day in the dirt and time in the Garden just listening to nature and enjoying the view. Thank you for all you do 💖💖💖
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for doing all this for us. You don’t ‘owe’ us a garden tour but we would really appreciate if you could do one for us! We would love to see how your current and new property is developed and everything and anything really! Don’t worry about editing or the length of the video, we will enjoy it no matter what!
Tell me about it! My budget was $75 this year because of the pandemic.... I spent over $500.... 😅 Garden Answer gave me so much inspiration this year 😂 ❤️
My hubby let me get flowers at lowes, (our local garden center has really nothing but annuals and veggies i grow from seed) and he didnt tell me my limit, sooo i went and got about 10 different plants and spent over $200! Mind you i had already spent 100$ from a Christmas gift card, and 100$ of my own money... And i keep buying clearance plants. If they dont look diseased, i bring them home and give them love and they look amazing... So.. I know how you feel on the $500. O.O
Haha. Same
budget??? we're supposed to budget??? oops. :)
OMG DYING! Aaron that theme was awesome and you should totally use it!
I laughed way too hard at 22:47.
I know you said not to encourage Aaron, but that theme song was spot on!
I totally agree 😃 made me lol 😁
Same! I was laughing too hard!
It was perfect...laughed my @$$ off too!!! Way to go Aaron :-)
Aaron was the star of that video 🌟😁
@@dorothyevans697 I agree!
He walked in like a rock star, swagger and all LOL
Congratulations to the winners!
Aaron's theme song is most excellent!
Yes, sister, PREACH! Also grew up with no money, 7 kids, dad disabled, no music lessons (got my clarinet at a pawnshop for $20), no eating out, etc, but we were creative and made our own stuff and had fun with it! I could spend a lot more on my garden, but I am still cheap, and make it work! Like you said, I take inspiration from what you do and say to myself, "How can I do that here in my spot?" btw, I did a DIY raised butterfly bed with cinder blocks which cost me about $10! It's like a game....beat the system, use your creativity, and have fun!
Elise Curran same here! Now I take pride in my ability to use creativity and ingenuity to garden inexpensively.
Similar circumstances, disabled mom, father is a non entity. My grandma taught me about gardening. She was on a budget too, it really is about doing what you can. Seeds are cheap, and some of them are easy to grow. If you buy plants in containers, it is better to budget for a few healthy plants, than many substandard plants. Perennials cost more, so you can buy annuals in the beginning (6 packs can be just a couple of dollars) and add a perennials as you go along through the years. It is also nice if you know other gardeners and maybe you can exchange some things. I have irises that I dug up my great aunt years ago, and I have a camellia that a friend gave to me that had volunteered from one that her grandfather in law had planted. I have given away many daylilies, irises, and black-eyed-susans over the years.
If you have poor soil, it is better to put money in the soil than in the plants in the beginning. When I was in high school I literally started with three tomato plants, 3 squash, some zinnia and sunflower seeds, one rosebush someone gave me, and a six pack of petunias. None of it was perfect and I was never getting into a magazine, but it brought a lot of color, and produced some food, and I learned a lot.
Seriously anyone who wants summer color, and does not have much money, just get some Black Kow, sunflower seeds and zinnia seeds. You can do that for less than $8 and it is practically idiot proof as long and you don't let the seeds dry out.
When I was growing up, we had a heck of a time battling Japanese beetles in the garden. To my mother's dismay, they loved the "expensive" shrubs/trees. We literally had to hand pick them. It was the only thing that worked. We got them all cleared out one summer and every following spring we were vigilant in observing any potential activity. We've never had a problem since. It was a family effort and we still take a lot of pride in how beautiful my mother's garden is today.
Sarah Rosario in my yard their favorites are anything in the hollyhock family and any willow. All my pussywillows and roses are reduced to lace. I lose my organic cool and get out the Raid. The organic stuff just seems to slow them down. I check the next day and they are slow motion but alive and the third day they are gone. I think they recover and go to invite friends.
V Gil They love our neighbor’s pussywillow, our apple trees and privets, and have developed quite an appetite for my peanuts. Oddly, I hardly find any on my hollyhocks and they are only now finding my hibiscus (which just started blooming). I don’t know if it’s because I installed a bird feeder nearby or what, but they have slowed down on our apple trees. I was picking a full dozen or two off them every night, but now I usually only find 3 or 4. The trees are actually putting on new, healthy growth! It might actually be a blessing in disguise...a fungus had started appearing on the apple leaves right before the beetles showed up. 🤷♀️
Okay Aaron’s entrance clip was awesome! 😎
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I love that you do the Q & A I just suggest mentioning your highlights channel occasionally like when you are wrapping up a video. I didn't know about this channel till many months later. Also I would LOVE to go back to your older videos even several years back. Under videos could you put them in by year maybe? Also love the theme song for totally laughed out loud when you played that. Hilarious. Love you guys and appreciate your channel!!
Yes!!! Aaron's theme music was excellent!!!! I think he needs old western music when out on the new property. Hubby suggests Chariots of Fire or Rocky theme.
My entrance music to the garden would be the Benny Hill theme!!!
Great idea!! The Rocky theme would be awesome!!!🤣😂
Mine would be the old-time piano music in the black and white films... while I fumble around in the garden tripping over my shovel and getting dirt all over my face.
@@stephanieprice722 that would be mine too...lol!!🤣😂🤣😂
“I do not have a beauty team” 😂😂 that means you are just a natural beauty, with such a sweet personality and wonderful family.
That’s exactly why I love watching your channel! Your family is real and sincere and you do this because you love gardening!
Laura is such a stunner!!
I love Aaron’s entrance music, brilliant!
I love these recap videos. When I saw it pop up I thought, "Wait, is it Tuesday?" I don't even know what day it is anymore.
Amber Green Yes. Everyday is Blursday now
You talking about Russell made me so happy! I have had 2 polys, and my grandparents have one. He is truely special with his nubby.
Sorry, we need to encourage Aaron with that entrance song. 😂
I grew up the same way as you and I understand about getting by. Perennials are great cause they are perfect for sharing with family & friends. Thank you for making our day great with your fun informative ideas.
You probably need to mention that you have this highlights channel every once in a while on your main channel I think maybe some people don't know about this highlights channel. I know you did mention it once in a video thats how i know about it then of course I subscribed.
Diane Deck I didn’t realize that I needed to subscribe to a separate channel for the highlights. I must have just seen them on social media links.
Hi Laura, I had Japanese beetles and they drove me crazy until I got a bird feeder , I put it next to my hibiscus in my Rose of Sharon and I no longer deal with Japanese beetles.
Aaron’s entrance music made me laugh out loud! Enjoy y’all so so much!
Best song ever for Aaron's entrance!!! Gotta keep it .... please!!! ❤️🙏
Her Laura, love seeing the house plants behind you. Would you consider doing a tour of your house plants to show us what kind of light and conditions your houseplants get? I'm sure you've got them all positioned just right and looking gorgeous. Looking for indoor inspiration when it's too hot outside.
Diana McCarthy she has already done that .. Laura has a room with nothing but plants in it.
@@leslieollerhead1114 I've have seen her plant room. Would love to see how she displays all her other houseplants throughout her home.
She has some older videos about houseplants and how she displays them, but I wouldn’t expect a home tour during the summertime. She’s openly admitted to neglecting houseplants during the summertime because of how busy they are outdoors 😆. Maybe in the wintertime!
@@lizshoemaker8713 yeah I do realize that but thought it might be a good rainy day or just too hot outside video. Always nice to see updates to the old videos.
Please, please
Y'all need to take a drone shot of the whole property, so when you go to a spot to work on you can flash the map up and mark where yall are. I cant seem to get a hold of how the layout is.
Just watch more of their videos. We longtime subscribers know her property pretty well. Plus there are videos with long drone shots (the Christmas lights videos come to mind--watch them).
@@Bamboo4U2 still even with watching alot, i watch other garden videos and they can tend to blend together. But just flashing up the map would help either way.
@@lindadoucetowen watch the Christmas lights tour and save it to your "liked videos" or download it to your hard drive (don't upload it anywhere--it's not yours to do that).
So, voila: two easy for you to have it at your fingertips for future reference.
I have used Milky Spore for Japanese beetles. It is a powder that is a bacterium spore that you sprinkle on the ground around the affected area. It only kills Japanese beetles. The spore kills the beetle grub stage. I applied it for several yrs and every year it got a lot better. I no longer have a problem with them. Hope this helps.
Cheri thank you !
The "Back In Black" intro music.... 😂😂😂
It's perfect! 😂😂😂😂😂
Loved the music when Aaron came to help, lol!
Congratulations!!!! On your new pregnancy and also your beautiful garden thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! You're the BEST 👍🙏💐
You and Aaron do a great job and you are not expected to respond to each and every question. Don't feel obligated to do such a thing! You guys go above and beyond and I've learned so much from your videos!!
You are loved and appreciated!! Enjoy your life and take a vacation sometime!! ❤️❤️
Back in Black! Go Aaron! I'm really enjoying seeing him in more videos. The chemistry between you two always brings a smile!
Best theme song ever for Aaron! I'm going to lose it if he starts showing up dressed in head-to-toe black. Thank you for answering a question I've had for a long time about your ferns. It always puzzled me how you are able to grow them in your area because it's so dry. Now I know. ~ Lisa
I can't wait to see how much fun Aaron has with his intros from now on! 🤣🤣🤣 I watch every video you make but this adds a whole new level of entertainment value! 🤣🤣🤣
Stay humble though, Aaron... you come in acting like the bada$$ hero but some of us still remember that Laura did basically all the planting until very recent years AND that she did it all manually! Like old school garden power; so she should totally get theme music too! 😉🤣
I really enjoy the recaps. I find it so informative and interesting.
Gardening is expensive . . . the look on your face - still laughing !!
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Pace yourself
lol....I thought of and tried to add a comment about that but i don't know if it posted. There are garden clubs and if not one around can start one where people can share plants split perennials share seeds etc. You can also do compost whether by yourself or with family/friends or even community. There are community gardens all over the place where people can have a section and plant it with whatever they want/need. The water is there etc. I understand how expensive it is but there is always a way to make the world more beautiful. Start small....and build on it.
I do not like when comments come at Laura and Aaron saying that not everyone has money and help and blah blah blah. That all they are doing videos for is the money......well duh ... it is there job. If they were not so wonderful and knowledgeable then noone would watch them and they would not make enough money to make this their full time jobs. Trying to make them feel bad getting that new property with all the people having no jobs no money no food etc....come on people. Everything they do helps us collectively .
Yep, don't have to go big, I uses seeds ,divide and I find buying through the Catolog cheaper ,just have to be patience
I also sow my annual outdoor when the soil warm, am no good at indoor sowing,
LOL... love the entrance Aaron!
I approve of Aaron's new entrance theme song lol!
Love the way you and Aaron interact when doing videos.
I was so into the answer of the questions then I heard the entrance for and Aaron and I couldn't stop laughing. GREAT CHOICE!!👍🏻😂🤣. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. 🙏
Aaron's walk-up/out music... one of the best bits he's done thus far 👏👏👏👏
🎵🎶 'cause I'm back... yes, I'm back 🎶🎵
I think you guys are wonderful! You go far above and beyond with what you do and share and how you interact with us! Your spirit is truly God-given and a blessing to all of us. For me...just knowing that I exist on this planet with you is a joy! I agree with so much of your knowledge and abilities and have learned a tremendous deal from you as well with gardening. Keep up the great work whether it is with us or your family! Sending love!💕
Love the AC/DC music as Aaron’s making his entrance! Love that! Made me smile.
Been waiting all day for this. I love your videos.
To protect my huge dahlia blooms for bouquets I buy large tulle gift / party favor bags that I put on before they open! Perfect blooms every time. Not the prettiest in the garden but worth it! -Emily
Aaron definitely needs an entrance song... Thanks for all the info.. always look forward to seeing all of you.
interesting week of questions!! :) you win the award for diplomacy and tolerance... and lots of good info, too... LOVE Aaron's new theme song, will we hear that every time he makes an appearance now? i guess soon we will need one for Laura, Russell, Cheddar, Benjamin, and the girls... hooboy, that's a lot of editing :) that clip of Russell in the fountain just cracks me up, what a cool cat he is... you got so much planting done! and congratulations to all the winners!! those are some nice giveaways!! :)
I eventually found this highlight channel but before that, I didn't know you responded to questions and comments
Congrats to the winners! Very nice of guys to do these giveaways. Fingers crossed on saving the tree it’s beautiful!
Love the mini garden tours. They allow you to highlight areas at their peak and you don't have to wait for a totally overcast day.
There is a children's home in Hot Springs, AR that had a very old tree that started splitting. It is an oak tree that was on the property when the home was started in the 40's. They did save it! It is healthy and well. The administrator of the home wrote a story about the tree likening the "broken" tree to our lives and the miracle that can happen when Jesus makes us brand new. I hope your tree makes it, too! It is beautiful!
Oh my goodness, the humidity! Not even in a southern state. Live in IN Zone 6b. Go out at about 7 AM to water, etc and in moments my shirt is wet and sweat dripping off my face. I despise humidity. Always have even as a young child.
Agree with the humidity! I am in zone 4b and we've had so many days this year of high heat, humidity and high dew point. Makes working outside almost impossible.
Agree!!! I live in the deep south, my whole life and will never get used to humid, hot weather. Zone 8b... uuuuughhhhhh!!!! Today is 93* with a heat index of 102*... it’s ‘melting’ weather.
I’m in zone 8b also, South Georgia. Humidity is a beast! But I love flowers so I deal with it best I can. Lived here all my life.
I continue to be thrilled with the content of the recap videos and want to say thank you for figuring out a way to answer more questions as you are right it is not possible for you to respond to every single question that you get.
Just an FYI, I for one really appreciate the way you answer questions from several previous videos at one time. While pointing out which video the questions correspond to. Well done!
I love watching you and all the things you put out:) my toddler and I always watch we snuggle and she stops something about you’re voice keeps her calm! we love you tons!! Thank you for these videos 😁
You, your husband and your family could Never be insincere . It's not in your DNA. It's One of the reasons you have the following you do. We all love you .
Some things to take care of Japanese Beetles:
Neem Oil reduces feeding by blocking the pheromone they produce that lets other beetles that they have found food. Milky spore or Nematodes kill the larvae that live in the grass during spring, Pyritherin will kill them on contact ,but spray responsibly because it will kill all insects, even the good ones. Insecticidal soap is also effective because it disorients them so you can easily take them off plants and place them into a bucket soapy water which also acts as a deterrent that keeps them away because they are repelled by the scent of dead beetles. Also, never spray a mixture of dish soap and water on your plants because there is a chance that it can hurt your plants because the detergents in the soap is sometimes too strong. Use the insecticidal soap instead because it’s formulated to not cause damage to plants and only deal with the pests. I have dealt with Japanese beetles in my area for decades and no single thing seems to work but using all of these things seems to work best in the long haul. A note on the traps, they are essentially useless if your property is not large enough to bait them far enough away from your plants. There are some wasps you can buy that prey on them but I’ve never tried that so I don’t know how well it works.
I was just reading about those parasitic wasps. They're called Tiphia vernalis. Apparently, they don't eat that many though. I was a bit disappointed. We're east of Denver, CO. Japanese Beetles are moving steadily toward us. 🥺 I'm looking for some biological controls.
I am in Va and have fought Japanese Beetles for years. The best treatment I have found is to treat the ground larvae in the spring. Milky spore is good. I follow it up with a spray on my roses as well.
This! I have read that using milky spore consistently over a few years will make the best difference. I think even those folks who don’t have them affecting their garden much should use the milky spore on their lawns in the areas the japanese beetle is found in to help control it.
I live in Southern California, and a lot of people confuse our native figeater beetles for japanese beetles. They can actually be controlled the same way, with milky spore, and the same pesticides, but they are apparently way less destructive. They will eat all our soft-skinned fruits off the trees, though, as the name implies! The poor southeast and mid atlantic has to deal with both japanese beetles AND their slightly smaller green june beetles, which are a cousin of our figeaters.
I live in NE Kansas and I deal with June bugs, Japanese beetles and the figeater beetles. I don't know why I have so many figeaters because I have no fruit trees. Luckily I don't see much damage from them but they fly around crazy and smack me in the face because apparently they aren't very good navigators...haha. Japanese beetles are definitely very destructive. I started putting out milky spore this year so hopefully I'll see some benefit next year. It's funny because my mother in law lives about a mile from me and she has no japanese beetles.
Haha.. when you were talking about the theme song for Aaron my husband started humming that tune before it started on the video! 🤣🤣
You are so right, weeping willows are magical.
AARON'S WALK ON SONG 🎵 🎶 IS AWESOME!!! Laura, I understand your love for certain trees 🌳 ❤ I have a huge beautiful fruitless mulberry in my back yard that my grandpa planted when my mom bought this house in 72 and I can't bear the thought of getting rid of it. Its a part of him that I hold dear. You are so beautiful 😍 and I love your eye makeup.
Aaron please keep the entrance song....I loved it. You can change it up every time! How fun!
For tree recommendations, contact your local agricultural extension agencies for local/native trees.
Bingo. Great advice.
LOVE Aaron's entrance song!!! Its great to have a little humor. I so enjoy all your videos.
Aaron, I love the new theme song!! 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for answering my question & clearing up my confusion about annuals!!! 💖😘 Yea, (being a mom myself) I've tuned out that little autofocus noise too I guess. I've never really noticed it. You 2 are so kind and I've learned so much! Thank you!
I got that Dewalt flexvolt 60v stud and joist drill with a 36"tall X 4" auger after watching Aaron aug holes for you. Now my husband wants to help me make holes for the garden plants. It's a great tool. Makes 1/2 the work for me.
Laura, I'd just like to thank you, you've encouraged me to step up my garden game, my husband is asking about me putting starting in the backyard now, thanks again for your sweet personality, congratulations on your pregnancy
I grinned from ear to ear when Aaron’s theme song played!!! 🤣. Love it!
Go for it Aaron!!! Love ❤️ the entrance song choice!!! Yes-we are encouraging you!!!! We love to hear Laura laugh 😂❤️ YOU GUYS ARE SOOOOOOO CUTE TOGETHER!!!
Oh man, Aaron, you went OLD SCHOOL on that theme song!
My favorite fern is the Japanese Beech Fern. It is a low growing shade loving fern that multiplies quickly as it grows by root underground and not by spore. Perfect for the woodland garden.
Some of my best gardening experiences were sharing plants with neighbors, friends and family - FREE. Seeds. CHEAP. Watching the garden center ads to score the bargains on that sought after plant. You can bring the beauty to your yard, garden or even one flowerpot for free or super cheap.
Aaron, I love your theme song entrance! You two are so funny and cute! Thank you for your humor and down to earth nature in these challenging times. Bless you!
I think these recap videos are the perfect way to answer the majority of your questions!
To Patricia.....neem oil is amazing for keeping pests from your plants. I used it on my roses and nothing has bothered them for the last month. According to online accounts, if the Japanese beetle eats neem oil, it will pass down to the eggs, preventing them from hatching. It’s a natural product, however as Laura says, use it after honey bees have retired. Also make sure to dilute it; 1tsp neem oil, + 1/2 tsp dish soap to 1 quart of water.
Awesome theme song for Aaron! Congrats to the winners! Yes, please on a video about trees. Where we are moving also has nothing established, it's all a new subdivision. Thank you!
I think these recap videos are a perfect way to address questions. Hopefully the highlights channel shows as a suggestion to your regular channel viewers...it did for me and then I subscribed to it as well. You do an awesome job covering a broad range of questions and I come away feeling I’ve had a fun mini gardening course. Thank you for taking the time to do these! My only question at this point is, “Where’s Benjamin?” Both of you are working here and unless he’s napping I can’t imagine you doing all you two do without an extra person watching him. He’s such a chill little guy though and seems really cooperative when he’s out with you. Fingers crossed your new little one is just as easy!
Lol, yes, AC/DC for Aaron's entrance, love it!
I LOVE the theme song for Aaron!!! We need to keep that!!!
I feel like you have answered tonnsss of my questions by just watching your videos new, old , and multiple times 🤷🏻♀️😁
Oh Laura, you always look so beautiful... indoors, outdoors, covered in dirt, in the chicken coop... or whatever... You and Aaron have to know, I look forward to your videos everyday!!!! Thank you for your content!!!
Soapbox! Loved that and it is so true! The point is gardening makes us happy, and growing plants is good for the environment.
Laura & Aaron just want to say thank you, I've really learned so much, love your videos. Your both so knowledgeable!
Gardening can be expensive if you want it to be. I buy a couple of things each year and I try to buy perennials that I can break up into more perennials. But it is all so enjoyable that it is worth it. Also Laura....so funny that you moved inside because of the beeping. My dog hears it & keeps barking and running for the door thinking something is out in the yard. lol!
You mentioned crab apple trees a few times. Our house has the mother of all crab apples , I was told it is an oriental ornamental crab apple. The trunk is nearly 5 feet across and the canopy is 80-100ft across. The apples are about the size of blueberries and each branch has 100s of them. I have no idea how old it is but thank who ever planted it. I pruned the low branches a few weeks ago because it was getting hard to mow under. We like to picnic under it and our beagle's grave is under it. In the spring it looks like a giant snowball.
I never hear the background noise. So I was surprised when someone asked about a noise she hears in your videos.
Course, I'm watching on my phone without earphones.
I've never noticed background noise, either. And I listen on my phone with earbuds. But, I also didn't notice the beeping from the gravel truck until she mentioned it, sooo... Haha 😁
I watch this channel like crazy and I've also never heard that. Weird. Maybe all the metal concerts I attended decades ago? lol
I know the noise they’re referring to, I’ve heard it many times and I’ve even asked the same question myself and never received a response or acknowledgment about it. It sounds like a chain-like noise, at times it has been quite bothersome to watch her videos if the sound is prominant in the video. I have superhuman hearing and seem to pick up on it quite easily from time to time. It hasn’t been that bad in recent months though. :) I’m glad she finally addressed it but, I’m not sure she understands what or where the noise is coming from either because it seems to be louder at times when she moves, not when the camera is focusing. :)
@@emmajo5303 yeah, your hearing is superhuman.
Jake Jones I have Fibromyalgia, my sense of smell and hearing are amplified beyond normal for my age.
You are so right about humidity. I'm in Georgia and it's rough. Funny thing - I have white hair which can get frizzy. When I get hot and sweaty and with the hunidity I look like a dandelion.😁😁😁
Same here--I live in GA and my white hair is colored but still gets so frizzy! It has been brutal lately, I live just south of ATL and yesterday it was 96--I was a dripping mess and my hair looked like Albert Einstein's.
We have a lot of humidity in Canada....I will straighten my curly hair and sometimes it just gets so big and frizzy
Southern missouri, and the humidity is outrageous! I have a thyroid condition that makes me sweat just walking to my car. So terrible. I will habe sweat dripping off my face at 75°f in 5 min, granted the humidity is sitting over 50% all the time.
@@elizabethhowse5471 I'm just southwest of ATL! You and I are probably familiar with each other's town. Small world!
In GA too. The humidity is brutal in summer. Sweat, sweat, sweat 😓
Beneficial Nematodes for Japanese Beetles. I used them this year and am super thrilled with the results!!!
Now that is an entrance theme song Aaron
“Gardening is expensive,” my hair and nail money simply transferred to garden goods!
What minute i missed it
@@diegogarza1590 it was AC/DC's Back in Black, which they probably wouldn't be able to use regularly since that's copyrighted material. A snippet once, for sure is fine, but not used regularly.
My kiddo and I watch one of your Christmas videos most Sunday mornings and love them! It’s such a lovely relaxing way to start the day. Can’t wait to see this year and wow you’ve really upped your light game!
Did anyone else actually laugh out loud when Aaron came out to Back in Black? OMG! Sooo funny. Love it!:)
Yes, Aaron definitely needs that into theme! You guys are awesome!
Aaron's "entrance" song is the best! Now you have to have one as well! 😄
Thank you for the recap video.
OMG ... the AC/DC song with Aaron HILARIOUS!
Big YES! To Aaron’s entrance song!!!
THE BOTH OF YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.
Bonide's Japanese beetle spray works wonders, I used it to save my roses this year! Definitely recommend.
The entrance song is awesome, it was actually our entrance song to our wedding reception! 🥰 Please do a video about trees! Bought our house 4 years ago with zero trees on the property and have only planted a hedge of arborvitae and a multi trunk white birch, but need more!! Love your videos!
Oh Laura!!!! I have thick natural curly hair in Alabama where it is 100 degrees and the humidity!! Oh the humidity and Japanese beetles!! I break out into a sweat just walking on my front porch!! I have to have my hair up and it still turns into a wet mess!! I had on a white shirt the other day working in the yard and planting and it was black and where I had tried to move my hair from falling in my face was black too!!! Oh what a mess!!
Love your yard and you give me so much inspiration for planting!! Too much for my husband lol!! I do have huge beautiful elephant ears here every year!!! The ears get about 3-4 foot long each!!
Aaron's song! We live in the DC area and are Washington Nationals fans and season ticket holders. Our fave question to ask friends when we're at games together is, "What's your 'walk-up' song?"
Kim Gurley My husband is constantly curating his “intro music”. 😄