Working Around the Pond: Planting Plumbago, New Chairs & Pond Plant Maintenance! 💙🌿✂️

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024

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  • @joanward7390
    @joanward7390 Год назад +366

    I’m wondering if Aaron is planning the Christmas lights for the pond area yet 🎄😂

    • @joylewis9593
      @joylewis9593 Год назад +4

      That would be so cool

    • @KellysVintagePicks
      @KellysVintagePicks Год назад +8

      Oh you know it! 👍😂

    • @stevenjwiles
      @stevenjwiles Год назад +2

      Good question!

    • @amyrichcreek
      @amyrichcreek Год назад +5

      I'm sure since they start Christmas lights around Halloween. 👍

    • @shanachrisman6638
      @shanachrisman6638 Год назад +8

      Ha! I just jumped into the comments to say the same thing. Aaron….do your thing!

  • @mariacosta6086
    @mariacosta6086 Год назад +94

    Beautiful water feature and love the sound of the water running while you plant. Beautiful space❤️

  • @lucpar23
    @lucpar23 Год назад +57

    Oh that pond!!! The sound of running water is so soothing. Those chairs are perfect. That is where i would be every morning with my coffee

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 Год назад +103

    Good morning, Laura ☕️ I love when you do your garden chores and let us hear the natural sounds. So relaxing, especially now with the waterfall. The sun ☀️ coming up over the pond is a spectacular sight 🤩 Excited to see Pedros work! Have a Blessed Day😊🐈

  • @RosemaryFoat-xg4wj
    @RosemaryFoat-xg4wj Год назад +35

    Beautiful
    Laura and Aaron sitting enjoying - wow that never happens!
    Chairs are the perfect addition to the perfect pond 💕💕💕

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 Год назад +2

      It never happens on camera, but they relax in the evening, I’m sure.

  • @Emma-Sharon
    @Emma-Sharon Год назад +31

    Laura do you ever save the boxes for the kids to build forts or little buildings? I remember that being so much fun as a kid! ❤❤❤❤

    • @sherrywhitaker3369
      @sherrywhitaker3369 Год назад +2

      I thought the same thing!
      Brought back memories!
      I could just imagine how Laura could add her artistic
      touch!
      (Might be a winter project-when gardening slows down)

    • @carollykins9475
      @carollykins9475 Год назад +6

      She has mentioned before that they store the cardboard for future projects. Sometimes for the garden center or church projects.

    • @debbiehowell2230
      @debbiehowell2230 Год назад +1

      So funny, I thought the same thing regarding the boxes! One year in my home daycare I had ordered some new toys for playground & I used the boxes to make "box bots" they could slip over their head & holes for their arms, for the 3 boys in my daycare. They absolutely had a blast with them!

  • @jodybogert7152
    @jodybogert7152 Год назад +46

    Good Morning! Listening to the waterfall while planting your plants must be heaven! What a beautiful and peaceful area! Always go to you the first thing every morning, makes a happy start to the day! 🌻

  • @kp-gbuniqueinterest
    @kp-gbuniqueinterest Год назад +26

    Anyone else dreaming of her garden 20 years from now. I hope Laura is still on youtube in the future. Promise us that what ever happens you put your garden online in 20+ years so we can see the mini forest garden you have created at its peak. You give so much inspiration and happiness to the world.

    • @sunny45488
      @sunny45488 Год назад +2

      it would be a good idea for Garden Answer to create it's own server so the 250,000 ( plus ) die hards could pay $5/month to secure the future

    • @kp-gbuniqueinterest
      @kp-gbuniqueinterest Год назад

      @@sunny45488 right! that's 1.25 million / month. Garden Answer just found their retirement account.

  • @latherandlace
    @latherandlace Год назад +70

    Good Morning from Maryland! The pond looks luscious! And that ground cover spilling over the rocks is going to be beautiful! I ordered the Polywood Adirondack chairs off of Amazon and love them! If I couldn't do Teak, I'd do Polywood! It's nice to see you sit for a minute! Can you show the pond at night? That pond looks like it's been established for years!

    • @itsmewende
      @itsmewende Год назад

      Good morning from Maryland, down the shore.

    • @latherandlace
      @latherandlace Год назад

      @@itsmewende which part? I'm going to Chincoteague next week. Though that's Virginia!

    • @itsmewende
      @itsmewende Год назад

      @@latherandlace
      If you're familiar with Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, I'm 5 mins from there, 10 from Rt 50 Cambridge.

    • @latherandlace
      @latherandlace Год назад

      @@itsmewende oh yes. I have to pass Cambridge to get to my friends house on the Eastern Shore in Virginia!

    • @itsmewende
      @itsmewende Год назад

      @@latherandlace
      I have a small apt on Airbnb, if you're ever looking to get away around here, I'd be happy to give you a discount. My place is Nature's Rest in Church Creek, Md

  • @sandrareiber4175
    @sandrareiber4175 Год назад +19

    Good morning, Laura. What a beautiful way to start your day! You might want to think about how fast the children are growing before you order expensive furniture 🪑 in kid sizes. They’ll outgrow them in such a short while and in the meantime they have much more interesting places to sit and dream….the edges of the pond, boulders and tree trunks. Much more fun! Love from Nebraska 💕

    • @teresab6502
      @teresab6502 Год назад +2

      I had the same thought as you. Also, adding two more chairs may make the area look too cramped.

  • @suzettebergeron484
    @suzettebergeron484 Год назад +4

    Seeing you just sit for a minute in your new chair to take it all in made my heart happy-that's what it's all about! Those little moments stolen throughout the day make all our hard work totally worth it! 😊❤

  • @angiemorian4956
    @angiemorian4956 Год назад +24

    The pond area is stunning, and looks like it is an already established area! So fun!!!

  • @andreabenson2491
    @andreabenson2491 Год назад +20

    The Adirondacks add to the natural look, great choice! The entire pond area is beautiful - looking forward to the stone pathways and patio area project too! I don't know how it can be more inviting, yet each addition draws you in even more👍👏😊

  • @imahick5723
    @imahick5723 Год назад +47

    The pond is spectacular! It is a lovely addition to your already fabulous Garden. It's so nice to hear how you are enjoying it, too.

    • @ronareid7956
      @ronareid7956 Год назад

      why doesn't youtube offer a ❤ button! I want one. I guessing you do too.

  • @leesaaugustine1444
    @leesaaugustine1444 Год назад +24

    Good Morning! 🌻The pond is gorgeous! I see a bloom in the pond!! That waterfall sound is so relaxing! Love those chairs & table! I would spend the whole day in the pond!!🥰💙✂️🪻🌿

  • @carricowherd3826
    @carricowherd3826 Год назад +37

    Fall is going to look amazing around the pond. 😍

    • @eileenchang2173
      @eileenchang2173 Год назад +2

      I was surprised they were adding the fish in so soon when the pond was being built. When one has an aquarium one has to wait until the water ‘settles’ in . I guess it’s different for outdoor fish/Koi.

  • @chrisrfan
    @chrisrfan Год назад +31

    So good to see you loving that pond! Are all the fish still doing ok?

    • @harrietweber2520
      @harrietweber2520 Год назад

      I'm sure they are. Previously she had mentioned about counting them every day.

  • @belovedbytheKing
    @belovedbytheKing Год назад +24

    Just so beautiful..........love watching the pond settle in..........love the plantings around it.

  • @gracejimenez1370
    @gracejimenez1370 Год назад +9

    Loved today’s video. Just Laura planting and the sound of nature. Such a gorgeous pond, looks so natural. Can’t wait to see the stone path!

  • @kristycannon7923
    @kristycannon7923 Год назад +1

    Om goodness Laura, get you some Scuba booties with tread or some waiters for your pond work! Beautiful pond!!

  • @mjrepollo4545
    @mjrepollo4545 Год назад +19

    OMG! the pond gets more beautiful and relaxing after each new video. Looking forward to see the new paver paths!

  • @lyonhawaii
    @lyonhawaii Год назад +1

    We had plumbago in Texas! We loved them!!!

    • @thedirtygardener
      @thedirtygardener Год назад

      Did you have the creeping variety? I’ve only seen the upright/bush variety in Houston.

  • @marionwatford8360
    @marionwatford8360 Год назад +6

    Oh Laura, the pond is just spectacular. The sound of the water fall would put me to sleep 😴💚 Happy Gardening 🧑‍🌾🍅🥕🥒🌶️🥬😅

  • @leannes1801
    @leannes1801 Год назад

    I LOVE sound of the sound of the water fall.

  • @Teena-yi9xw
    @Teena-yi9xw Год назад +9

    Absolutely stunning addition to your already beautiful property!

  • @Bb-dq2to
    @Bb-dq2to Год назад +7

    So happy to see you planting plumbago. I have an area of it and really like it. It does spread (slowly & desirably) in my zone 7a more humid location. It is slow to green-up in late spring, so a good thing is to underplant it with a small daffodil, like tête-à-tête, or my favorite, Thalia.

  • @thedirtygardener
    @thedirtygardener Год назад +3

    The pond looks amazing! Kid-size chairs might be a better fit, but I wouldn’t waste the money. They grow so fast you’ll wish you had the larger size soon enough. Also, if Monica and her hubby come over for cocktails you’ll want the larger chairs. You could always put them in another section to enjoy a different view.

  • @debbietidwell2482
    @debbietidwell2482 Год назад

    I really love your pond area & looking so forward to seeing your new pavers added to the pond edge‼️Just such a beautiful peaceful area to enjoy‼️🥰❤️

  • @angielyons2146
    @angielyons2146 Год назад +4

    Planting with the sound of the water is just so relaxing.👍🏻

  • @beckycraig-mcclure4924
    @beckycraig-mcclure4924 Год назад +1

    Anyone else with clay soil experience an overwhelming sense of awe when Laura effortlessly digs holes with a hand trowel, and when watching fluffy soil fly out around the edge of the auger?
    And yea, yea, yea I know clay has other benefits over her soil, but come on - would be amazing to dig without shoulder sprains!

  • @royde-bo-hun3113
    @royde-bo-hun3113 Год назад +6

    Wow. That pond area is just stunning. It's coming along beautifully. Such a new learning curve on the care for pond plants. I had no idea that you feed water pond lilies. Sooo excited to see the plants fill out and bloom bloom bloom. That blue color is sooo cooling by the water.

  • @cyndisgreenoasis6571
    @cyndisgreenoasis6571 Год назад +5

    I can just imagine Christmas around your pond

  • @patriciagurwitz509
    @patriciagurwitz509 Год назад +6

    How fun to be a part of this excitement and love you share for gardening.🌸🌷🐟🌲

  • @loissaedder2214
    @loissaedder2214 Год назад +2

    Maybe some waders might be in order for pond maintenance if that needs to be done when it gets colder. Hello from Queensland

  • @JRP58
    @JRP58 Год назад +3

    Such a peaceful space. What a gorgeous addition to your garden. Those new chairs really suit the space perfectly.

  • @dotsouthard2980
    @dotsouthard2980 Год назад +2

    the pond is absolutely stunning, and the plumbago is going to be a great groundcover there! love hearing the sound of the waterfall when you're working around the pond.

  • @judyklein3221
    @judyklein3221 Год назад +3

    The pond area is so peaceful and lovely. I'm sure you would love to spend more time there! I certainly would. The plumbago is a perfect addition.💕

  • @lisahahn173
    @lisahahn173 Год назад +2

    Wow, that is fun watching Laura groom the pond! What a lovely oasis!

  • @barbararobinson-cs3ym
    @barbararobinson-cs3ym Год назад +9

    The pond is so relaxing to see. Love to see the various plants for ponds.

  • @rhodealexandre6583
    @rhodealexandre6583 Год назад +2

    Hi Laura. At some point you going to need to wear plastic coveralls to work in the pond.
    Also, where are the fishes?

    • @StephanieRuby09
      @StephanieRuby09 Год назад

      Thank you. Wearing a full outfit in a pond is not realistic or practical. I don't understand?

  • @michelesimpson2237
    @michelesimpson2237 Год назад +5

    Beautiful blue addition to the pond area. Looks like your area gonna get the tail end of Hurricane Hilary. Nice cool down and some rain. Awesome

  • @tmrossi2899
    @tmrossi2899 Год назад +1

    Love your dive right in approach ❤ so beautiful what you are doing 😍😍

  • @lindagardener855
    @lindagardener855 Год назад +5

    The pond is looking fantastic! Love it💖

  • @debbierodriguez7368
    @debbierodriguez7368 Год назад

    You are a good pond mommy.. you are doing awesome job, enjoy you guy's all the hard work you do every day a great way to relax you deserve the beauty of your pond the view spectacular. Bravo!

  • @thedivide3688
    @thedivide3688 Год назад +11

    Ceratostigma plumbaginoides an amazing plant. Recommended to all 🥰 It's not a fussy plant at all...I haven't watered mine in 6 months and we've not rained in PNW for except a scant couple of hours the last 5 months.

  • @sharabenson
    @sharabenson Год назад +1

    The Adirondack’s from Casual Teak are so pretty!
    Thanks for getting in the pond and showing us exactly what you do, I’m using your experiences to know how to own my own pond one day!! AQUASCAPE only, of course.

  • @kierraklein2332
    @kierraklein2332 Год назад +8

    This has been on my heart since you got your pond so please take my story into consideration with your kids: My parents had a pool before I was born. It was fenced in and locked. I was also in swim lessons since I was 3 (it saved my life). They always said “don’t swim in the pool without someone with you.” This particular hot day my uncle was watching me (age4) and my cousin (also 4). We decided we wanted to go swimming. My uncle was in the front yard talking to my neighbor non the wiser of our intention. Me and my cousin put on our floaties and found away over the locked fence into the pool. I jumped in but my cousin did not. My parents said SOMEONE should be with me so my 4 year old brain thought my cousin was enough. I don’t know how long I was drowning but if I didn’t go to swim lessons and knew to push off the bottom of the pool I would be dead. My cousin somehow got out of the pool area, over the fence, and went to her dad. He asked “where’s Kierra?” And she said “swimming.” He rescued me but so many things could have gone wrong. I wanted to share my experience to give you a warning of how quickly and silent downing happens. Please be VERY watchful-especially of Samantha Grace.

    • @marilynking-hooper4624
      @marilynking-hooper4624 Год назад

      Thank you for commenting this…it was on my heart…but thought I’d go and check the comments to see if I was the only one, that would bring *the negative stigma*. Im sure Laura and Aaron are aware of the dangers of having *a watering hole in the yard with their children….I personally know a family that had the misfortune of losing one of their daughters to drowning…it only took a couple of minutes and that’s all it took for an eternity of the what ifs and could of’s. It’s so important to teach our children to swim, even when their babies….it can and will save their lives. Sending love to Laura and Aaron and family. 😘❤️🙏🏼🌺🐾🐾🐾

  • @kimlux8766
    @kimlux8766 Год назад +1

    Love how you left out the music while planting so we could hear the water and birds!

  • @rofleury2801
    @rofleury2801 Год назад +3

    Loving everything about the pond area! So tranquil… and the wildlife (kitties) love it, too!

  • @irenetovar7756
    @irenetovar7756 Год назад +1

    I shouldn't be jealous, but I am. Such a beautiful pond, vegitation, and Adirondack chairs. I love my Adirondack chairs.

  • @bettyharvath5217
    @bettyharvath5217 Год назад +2

    Good morning from Delaware Garden Answer friends.

  • @feliciacardone8900
    @feliciacardone8900 Год назад +1

    What a cool place to sit and have a glass of wine. ❤❤❤ btw Laura, love the nails!!

    • @DianeCee0
      @DianeCee0 Год назад +1

      I've noticed that too. She always wore that same color. Now she is changing it up.

  • @ScotSheri
    @ScotSheri Год назад +3

    This was wonderful this morning! I love the sound of the waterfall in the pond ....plants are beautiful as always!

  • @kebergify
    @kebergify Год назад +1

    It looked so peaceful in the pond while grooming the plants. What an interesting task and perfect for a hot day. I love those large tropical lillies!!

  • @randomharts
    @randomharts Год назад +3

    Omg, this would’ve been such a peaceful and fun planting project! I love the water sounds and dappled low light! I’m ready for fall and can’t wait to see some color changes❤️

  • @deborahhopkins7763
    @deborahhopkins7763 Год назад

    I bet the kiddos would love to play with the huge boxes

  • @susankilpatrick2918
    @susankilpatrick2918 Год назад +4

    Laura what about a pair of water shoes to wear while doing pond maintenance!

  • @MyBackyardScience
    @MyBackyardScience Год назад +1

    The pond looks fabulous! For most gardens, you get your hand dirty, but for the pond, we see that your hands and entire self get wet as well! 😊

  • @kitstah9741
    @kitstah9741 Год назад +2

    Good morning! 🌻🐝

  • @emeraldtownpaula7570
    @emeraldtownpaula7570 Год назад +2

    The pond and chairs are beautiful! I enjoyed seeing us all! It’s been a while since he was in a video.🐕😊

  • @teresamcdaniel2121
    @teresamcdaniel2121 Год назад +18

    My inner "groomer" was so satisfied watching you clean up the pond plants!

  • @debbiewray7042
    @debbiewray7042 Год назад +2

    The pond is amazing! I can’t wait to see Pedro’s paths put in. Thanks for putting the pond in this video! I love the sounds with my coffee ☕️

  • @esthert9146
    @esthert9146 Год назад

    At first I was not digging the chairs, but once you placed them near the pond and it looks perfect.

  • @wendymckee6627
    @wendymckee6627 Год назад +3

    Over here in the U.K. .. pants are underwear. I was a bit 👀when u said u were going in in just ur pants.

    • @harrietweber2520
      @harrietweber2520 Год назад

      In US we say pants for trousers. Underwear would be 'panties'

  • @gardenswithgrace
    @gardenswithgrace Год назад +2

    No doubt Aaron is planning to add Christmas lights on the gorgeous evergreens around the pond! 🎄Love all your videos so much but gotta say the vids that include anything pond related are my new favorites! Blessings and grace to you all.

  • @AmericanaGardens
    @AmericanaGardens Год назад +2

    First view! 😂😂😂

  • @DarrinsDaffs
    @DarrinsDaffs Год назад +1

    Consider adding Plumbago to some of the rock crevices right at the pond's edge. They are beautiful in rock gardens. Laura, if you haven't already, please invest in some swim shorts. They'll be perfect for pond work and play! I can't imagine trying to get those soaking wet jeans off! I'm very excited about the stonework that's coming up. What a difference it's going to make!

  • @alldayidreamaboutplants
    @alldayidreamaboutplants Год назад

    I love that you get to listen to the water while you work. It must be so peaceful! The chairs are perfect. Adirondack chairs are so comfortable and the arms are perfect for placing your drink on!

  • @sherylemoore8626
    @sherylemoore8626 Год назад +1

    That pond is so beautiful! What an oasis. You need some waders.

  • @TRountree54
    @TRountree54 Год назад

    Absolutely love your pond. 😊 I’m thinking a glass of Chardonnay and a place to land to soak in the peaceful solitude. Maybe a hammock strategically placed in the shade. 😴💤

  • @jennaleigh6049
    @jennaleigh6049 Год назад

    What a nice way to start a hot day

  • @carolineki
    @carolineki Год назад

    I want to see you harvesting fruits in orchard and harvesting veggies ❤

  • @kandyharris2195
    @kandyharris2195 Год назад +1

    I'd be putting on some hip waders to get in the pond 😉... later in the year that water might get a bit chilly 😂. The area looks amazing ! So peaceful and tranquil. Happy Gardening 👩‍🌾

  • @wynorawishum5860
    @wynorawishum5860 Год назад +1

    I love the pond area. It looks great. Your plants look like they have been there a long time. The sound of the water just sooths the soul. You need some Keen brand water shoes, they work great. I love the sitting area and I am looking forward to the paver installation. What a great video. Love it. Have a blessed day everyone.

  • @sarahcoggins6225
    @sarahcoggins6225 Год назад

    Maybe the footrests/ottomans that go in front of the chairs? Loungers for you and Aaron and nice perches for the kids when they’re not in the pond.

  • @SUNNYBEACHINVEST
    @SUNNYBEACHINVEST 8 месяцев назад

    Love the videos around the water pond, love it. Thank you for sharing. x

  • @kerryjean2223
    @kerryjean2223 Год назад

    Very pretty and enjoyable to watch. That enormous lily has tripled I think. I thought you musy have bought another one x ❤️🐞🙏😇🇦🇺🕊️

  • @ramonahall7014
    @ramonahall7014 Год назад

    Such a stunning area.

  • @kathierogers3208
    @kathierogers3208 Год назад +2

    I love the chairs. I like how they don’t deep so far down in the back. It would make it easier for this old lady to get out of it. ☺️

  • @loriand2798
    @loriand2798 Год назад

    I like that there is open spaces around the pond. It looks more natural than having every space filled in with plants.

  • @Junona55
    @Junona55 Год назад +1

    Podziwiam Wasz pięknie wykreowany świat na piasku...
    Ta ogromna i fascynująca praca zachwyca mnie... z przyjemnością tutaj zaglądam i cieszę się z Wami waszym sukcesem. Gratuluję i niech Wam się darzy ... ❤

  • @LorettaPrice-m6n
    @LorettaPrice-m6n Год назад

    What a perfect way to start the day. How lovely it would be to have a cup of coffee and my devotions by a pond. ❤

  • @colsen4616
    @colsen4616 Год назад

    Love my hardy plumbago! The contrast of true blue flowers and the red leaves in fall is quite dramatic.

  • @sandyg8794
    @sandyg8794 Год назад

    Hi Laura and Aaron! The pond area just gets better, and better. I love that area. The chairs look really good there and I like that they don't angle down as much as others I've seen. They look like they'll be much easier to get out of. The plumbago looks really nice where you planted it. I hope you can find more. The pond plants are looking pretty, too. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @kkatmom
    @kkatmom Год назад

    The plumbago is going to look so good where you planted them.
    The chairs are perfect! They look great there.
    Oh the pond! I feel like I could sit on the edge and write or sketch all day.
    Your plants are all looking great. It looks so established already.
    Lovely video. Very relaxing.

  • @judithdoolittle8212
    @judithdoolittle8212 Год назад

    Good morning from soggy Southern California. What a glorious pond you have! Love Love LOVE watching all of you transform your beautiful garden into a spectacular feast for the eye. Now, 🥴 if only I could transport in the blink of an eye all you have done to our garden such as it is I would be ecstatic! Great job all!!! Looking fantastic. Thank you for sharing your videos. I especially loved your last outing with your lovely mother, what a relationship the two of you have. 🤗💕🙏🏻

  • @colleenmasse9368
    @colleenmasse9368 Год назад

    Has anyone knoticed that Laura & Aaron have a perma smile on their faces everytime they are around or discuss the pond? Best idea ever!!
    What a wonderful area to enjoy w the family ❤🥰🫂

  • @cathykazmierowicz3937
    @cathykazmierowicz3937 Год назад

    Amazing!
    Nice work
    (Get some plastic berks wont ruin in the water)
    Cheers to beautiful projects

  • @kiwigal8134
    @kiwigal8134 Год назад

    That chair spot; perfect for cocktail hour with your mum!💜

  • @sallydunbar1683
    @sallydunbar1683 Год назад

    The sound of the running water is perfect!

  • @sandygegax164
    @sandygegax164 Год назад

    OMG, the sound of that water running is so relaxing. What a beautiful spot!

  • @cherylnikituk3857
    @cherylnikituk3857 Год назад

    Just love the natural look of teak furniture. So beautiful 🥰

  • @ศิริญญาทองไชย
    @ศิริญญาทองไชย 5 месяцев назад

    9:43 😍😍 good idea 👍😊

  • @yipmabaruya1148
    @yipmabaruya1148 Год назад

    Good afternoon from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents.

  • @tinam9844
    @tinam9844 Год назад

    What a wonderful way to spend your morning and sharing with us! Things are looking magnificent!

  • @Nick-i8v5n
    @Nick-i8v5n Год назад +1

    I just love the sound of water

  • @jewel3882
    @jewel3882 Год назад

    Laura LOVE the chairs they look so comfortable so interesting how you fertilizer the pond plants I really like the new plants going to be so pretty. Thank you 😍

  • @karencrocker816
    @karencrocker816 Год назад

    So peaceful! It will be so pretty when the snow starts to fall!! Can you imagine how beautiful it will look?

  • @chuckkolb1270
    @chuckkolb1270 Год назад

    By far, the pond videos are my favorite. And to remember it was accomplished in four days. Amazing.

  • @margaretsiple6798
    @margaretsiple6798 Год назад

    I absolutely love my Ceratostigma. It spreads beautifully and is so easy to propagate. The brightest clear blue flowers ever!