Дякуємо за науку!... Пані Ольго, ви талановита дизайнерка невеликих садиб!... Щодо самшита, то уся Європа зараз страждає від страшного шкідника - Самшитової вогнівки... На сході і півдні України вогнівка уже зводить нанівець самшит (...сильне поширення почалося в 2022 році)... Обприскування біля дому вкрай небажані... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cydalima_perspectalis
I’m surprised anyone still plants Yews. They’re tough, but they need constant trimming. I see them in 1950’s neighborhoods and I wish people would take an axe to these ratty things. So many better choices today.
What are your thoughts on Ilex Crenata as a boxwood replacement? I bought a few sepecimens called 'Jenny' last year. The leaves are not as shiny but at least they haven't been obliterated by a boxwood moth like my boxwood hedge growing next to them has. They've survived -17°C frosts in containers which is promising.
It is funny, I was just thinking about Ilex Crenata as box substitute. I have Compacta variety and it is disease free in my garden for 3 years already. I didn't try to trim it, and it keeps its shape very well. I will make sure I will show it in one of my next videos. Thanks.
@@OlgaCarmody oh I can't wait to watch it. I still have some concerns about spending big on large quantities of Ilex crenata to replace struggling boxwood hedges as there are so many different varieties to choose from. On the other hand, box shrubs in my area , if left unsprayed, can become very unsightly very quickly.
Bearberry is a native plant in my area. It may actually be native for you in Connecticut as well. Our garden club planted it in some of our town gardens. Two are doing well, two are still alive but barely growing.
Top of my list are Japanese umbrella pines. They really love living here in New England. No needle diseases, no weevils, no beetles - and if sited properly, zero pruning. My kind of tree. Also high on my list are Alaskan weeping cedars. Such great trees such character - if you have the space for them.
Oh my, Dear Olga, I have to take issue with Mr. Crockett. I have had to remove most all of the dozens of Eastern White Pines on our property $$$$ as they have shallow roots and fall over very easily. They are top heavy. I had two of them fall on our house over the years. One fell from the street onto our front door where we could not get out of that door. The other white pine fell from the backyard right on the house and in through my daughter's bedroom window upstairs. It damaged the roof. It doesn't take much for the trees to fall over root ball and all. Just a day or two of rain, or a bit of wind will do it. A canopy of frozen needles will bend them nearly in half until they snap. They are usually the reason our neighborhood loses power in the winter. A precious young mother waiting in her car for the school bus to drop her child off was killed when one of those pines fell over her car. They may be beautiful in the right conditions, but not here in North Carolina. They are extremely dangerous.
So true. As the eastern pines were swaying during yesterday's tropical storm that blew through the southeast, I was praying that none would fall toward our home. They really are dangerous and not as strong as I would expect 40' pines to be. 😬
I will say though that I truly enjoy seeing all the wildlife interactions in these same pine trees. To watch grackles build nests in the highest branches and watch squirrels chase each other up and down, jumping from one tree to the next, is so entertaining to both me and my children. But September-December is usually the worst time of year to have these trees a mere 30-50 feet from your house. Near open meadows and parks, they are truly magnificent and mix well with the southern magnolias. They also make the perfect backdrop for the dogwoods, cherry blossoms, and eastern redbuds. 🥰🌸🌱
Do you also have Adrian Bloom’s book on your reading list? What I particularly like is that many of the cultivars he recommends are suitable for residential landscapes and even more importantly are available in the trade…. There is also a lot of helpful advice in terms of their care and how to design with them
Дякуємо за науку!... Пані Ольго, ви талановита дизайнерка невеликих садиб!... Щодо самшита, то уся Європа зараз страждає від страшного шкідника - Самшитової вогнівки... На сході і півдні України вогнівка уже зводить нанівець самшит (...сильне поширення почалося в 2022 році)... Обприскування біля дому вкрай небажані... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cydalima_perspectalis
I’m surprised anyone still plants Yews. They’re tough, but they need constant trimming. I see them in 1950’s neighborhoods and I wish people would take an axe to these ratty things. So many better choices today.
What are your thoughts on Ilex Crenata as a boxwood replacement? I bought a few sepecimens called 'Jenny' last year. The leaves are not as shiny but at least they haven't been obliterated by a boxwood moth like my boxwood hedge growing next to them has. They've survived -17°C frosts in containers which is promising.
It is funny, I was just thinking about Ilex Crenata as box substitute. I have Compacta variety and it is disease free in my garden for 3 years already. I didn't try to trim it, and it keeps its shape very well. I will make sure I will show it in one of my next videos. Thanks.
@@OlgaCarmody oh I can't wait to watch it. I still have some concerns about spending big on large quantities of Ilex crenata to replace struggling boxwood hedges as there are so many different varieties to choose from. On the other hand, box shrubs in my area , if left unsprayed, can become very unsightly very quickly.
So good to see you ! Great video !
Bearberry is a native plant in my area. It may actually be native for you in Connecticut as well. Our garden club planted it in some of our town gardens. Two are doing well, two are still alive but barely growing.
Top of my list are Japanese umbrella pines. They really love living here in New England. No needle diseases, no weevils, no beetles - and if sited properly, zero pruning. My kind of tree. Also high on my list are Alaskan weeping cedars. Such great trees such character - if you have the space for them.
Lucky!!! I only wish they would grow in my area. They are stunning!!!
Oh my, Dear Olga, I have to take issue with Mr. Crockett. I have had to remove most all of the dozens of Eastern White Pines on our property $$$$ as they have shallow roots and fall over very easily. They are top heavy. I had two of them fall on our house over the years. One fell from the street onto our front door where we could not get out of that door. The other white pine fell from the backyard right on the house and in through my daughter's bedroom window upstairs. It damaged the roof. It doesn't take much for the trees to fall over root ball and all. Just a day or two of rain, or a bit of wind will do it. A canopy of frozen needles will bend them nearly in half until they snap. They are usually the reason our neighborhood loses power in the winter. A precious young mother waiting in her car for the school bus to drop her child off was killed when one of those pines fell over her car. They may be beautiful in the right conditions, but not here in North Carolina. They are extremely dangerous.
So true. As the eastern pines were swaying during yesterday's tropical storm that blew through the southeast, I was praying that none would fall toward our home. They really are dangerous and not as strong as I would expect 40' pines to be. 😬
I will say though that I truly enjoy seeing all the wildlife interactions in these same pine trees. To watch grackles build nests in the highest branches and watch squirrels chase each other up and down, jumping from one tree to the next, is so entertaining to both me and my children. But September-December is usually the worst time of year to have these trees a mere 30-50 feet from your house. Near open meadows and parks, they are truly magnificent and mix well with the southern magnolias. They also make the perfect backdrop for the dogwoods, cherry blossoms, and eastern redbuds. 🥰🌸🌱
Enjoyed your video. I have boxwoods, yews, azalea and camellias in my garden. I do enjoy the winter color
Do you also have Adrian Bloom’s book on your reading list? What I particularly like is that many of the cultivars he recommends are suitable for residential landscapes and even more importantly are available in the trade…. There is also a lot of helpful advice in terms of their care and how to design with them
Enjoyed your video. It was nice to see the snow. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉