I really like how you made the comment about the plant that "makes the others stand out for the rest of the season". That struck a chord with me. It is important for some to be the backdrop when they aren't blooming. That is still an important role in the garden. I will definitely consider that in the future. Thanks for your plant wisdom as always!
I've got one unnamed Cuphea in a basket, little cigar plant. I see lots of seedlings in the pot but can't figure out where the seeds are to collect them! The hummingbirds hit it all day long. My porch is mostly shady so the only way to have enough sun for it up there is in a pot I can put on the railing. I really like working with the shade, it's just a matter of watching your space and seeing where things will be happy.
There you go, adding to my list of plants I must have. Everything looks so lush and healthy in your garden. Cooler weather here this week, just a few hours west of you.
I was so happy to see your Stellar Ruby Magnolia as I have just recently discovered them and have 3 waiting to be planted. I got a little scared when you talked about the evergreen magnolias not being as cold hardy and you said something about zones 8-9. Maybe I misunderstood. I certainly don’t expect you to remember all planting zones on every plant when you’re doing a tour, it just gave me a little scare. 😀 On the screen it said 7-9. I’m 7B. I had previously watched all your videos on the stellar Ruby and in the one with the inventor, he talked about how his had seen a few nights below zero and had no damage. Loved seeing how yours has grown -it’s beautiful.
Really like the Chamaecyparis 'Paul's Gold', Carex 'Feather Falls', & Magnolia foliage combination. I have a C. 'Everest' not quite as vigorous but after 3 years is almost that size and tighter.
Jim, Steph, You said the "Stellar Ruby" Magnolia had an amazing scent in the evening, which got me thinking. Is it pollinated by bats? Moths? Thank you. 😊
I bought several Feather Falls from two different nurseries. I thought some had been mislabeled because of the initial difference in color. Thanks for resolving the mystery. 🌸🐝
I planted a mail order "Stellar Ruby" magnolia at the top of my sloping, west-facing rock garden this past late winter. It was not in great shape when it came, but has taken off with good care. In the spring I came across an "Uncle Fogy" pine that I had to have to sprawl prostrate down my rock garden, so I planted it right next to the SR. WhenI saw your SR in this video, I realized how big it would get. Do you think they can share the same root space (SR might shade the UF roots), or should I transplant the SR to a place with more room? Need guidance!
I’m enjoying the garden tours. I’m curious about that sedum that you’re considering taking out. Is this because it’s causing some damage by spreading, or do you not care for how it looks? I ask, because many areas of my garden here in zone 8b Pacific Northwest are carpeted in various ground cover sedums. I think of it as living mulch. I have been trying to get ground covers to spread through the whole bed, so I don’t have to mulch. Other plants seem to grow through it just fine. Is it doing something negative, that I’m not aware of?
I love the snipping sound when Jim is pruning in these videos. Anybody else with me? 😁👍🤓
I have thought the same....
I really like how you made the comment about the plant that "makes the others stand out for the rest of the season". That struck a chord with me. It is important for some to be the backdrop when they aren't blooming. That is still an important role in the garden. I will definitely consider that in the future. Thanks for your plant wisdom as always!
Brillo-Paddy - new descriptive words by Jim!
It's always nice to have some shady spots in the yard.
Thank you, Jim, for these plant by plant videos. I learn so much when I watch!
Incredibly beautiful plant collection ! Thank you Jim and Stephany. 💚 🌺💚🙃
I really love all your shade plants!
Thx Jim & Steph!
I've got one unnamed Cuphea in a basket, little cigar plant. I see lots of seedlings in the pot but can't figure out where the seeds are to collect them! The hummingbirds hit it all day long. My porch is mostly shady so the only way to have enough sun for it up there is in a pot I can put on the railing. I really like working with the shade, it's just a matter of watching your space and seeing where things will be happy.
There you go, adding to my list of plants I must have. Everything looks so lush and healthy in your garden. Cooler weather here this week, just a few hours west of you.
I was so happy to see your Stellar Ruby Magnolia as I have just recently discovered them and have 3 waiting to be planted. I got a little scared when you talked about the evergreen magnolias not being as cold hardy and you said something about zones 8-9. Maybe I misunderstood. I certainly don’t expect you to remember all planting zones on every plant when you’re doing a tour, it just gave me a little scare. 😀 On the screen it said 7-9. I’m 7B. I had previously watched all your videos on the stellar Ruby and in the one with the inventor, he talked about how his had seen a few nights below zero and had no damage. Loved seeing how yours has grown -it’s beautiful.
Really like the Chamaecyparis 'Paul's Gold', Carex 'Feather Falls', & Magnolia foliage combination. I have a C. 'Everest' not quite as vigorous but after 3 years is almost that size and tighter.
Proven Winners Temple of Bloom is also another great alternative to Crape Myrtles too
Love your plant combination.
I am glad you mentioned stellar ruby takes time. I have 3 that were planted about 15 months ago and they have not done much for me in 8a Georgia
Thanks for the tours of your yard. Very interesting.
Great garden plants good vid jim😊❤
I wish we would get some rain!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
Are there any plans for lighting in the garden? Awesome tour segment.
Jim, Steph,
You said the "Stellar Ruby" Magnolia had an amazing scent in the evening, which got me thinking. Is it pollinated by bats? Moths?
Thank you. 😊
I bought several Feather Falls from two different nurseries. I thought some had been mislabeled because of the initial difference in color. Thanks for resolving the mystery. 🌸🐝
i want that cryptomeria japonica!!!
I planted a mail order "Stellar Ruby" magnolia at the top of my sloping, west-facing rock garden this past late winter. It was not in great shape when it came, but has taken off with good care. In the spring I came across an "Uncle Fogy" pine that I had to have to sprawl prostrate down my rock garden, so I planted it right next to the SR. WhenI saw your SR in this video, I realized how big it would get. Do you think they can share the same root space (SR might shade the UF roots), or should I transplant the SR to a place with more room? Need guidance!
Great tour as always, Jin and Steph. Do you think that the Better Boxwood will do better in shade? Or partial shade?
If I were to plant a blue spruce here in 8a, west TN, would it be less risky in fall or early spring? I just love them. 🥰
Jim- do you still have your feelin blue deodar Cedar in the ground? Haven’t noticed it in any of your videos yet
Is that blue spruce growing in shade? I thought they needed full sun. Miss my large spruces in my zone 6 garden…in zone 8 South Carolina now.
I’m enjoying the garden tours. I’m curious about that sedum that you’re considering taking out. Is this because it’s causing some damage by spreading, or do you not care for how it looks? I ask, because many areas of my garden here in zone 8b Pacific Northwest are carpeted in various ground cover sedums. I think of it as living mulch. I have been trying to get ground covers to spread through the whole bed, so I don’t have to mulch. Other plants seem to grow through it just fine. Is it doing something negative, that I’m not aware of?
This Chinese one is just too aggressive with everything in the garden. We have lots of other sedum that are easier to garden with.
PENTAS! Do you grow them from the seeds? If so, where do you get your seeds and how to successfully germinate those? Thanks!
It seems you grow a lot from seed, did I miss the video on where and how you do this?
..look back…there are vids.
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