We had a water garden at our previous home for over 20 years. Every spring, EVERY, spring we had massive string algae. We used the potent non organic treatment and got it cleared up in days. We had huge koi and lots of beautiful lilies and water plants and they were fine. Just treat it and be done. 😊
Hi Laura & Aaron…Hi barbiekilbourne3226 – I also live in zone 4 in North Dakota and I’ve done just exactly what you asked – bought a chitalpa from the Proven Winners website and plan to ‘insulate’ it this coming winter to see if it will come back. Otherwise I’m only out $19.99 – and from how Laura & Aaron describe the smell and look, I feel it’s well worth the purchase. Even if I have to do it every year, I will. Plant has yet to be shipped so don’t have it planted yet – but will keep zone 4’ers posted of success or failure!
Hi Laura and Aaron. I just love your videos and look forward to them every morning. Question: what do you do with the string Algie (sp) that you pull out of the pond? Is it any good for fertilizing flower beds or maybe trees?
I use straight kitchen vinegar on my patio when I don't have time to wait between something stronger and having visitors or my dog out on the patio. Dandelions will definitely come back but some of the more surface things don't always come back.
21:47 folks the creator made chickens to survive cold. Very unique little critter. Mine stay in an unheated greenhouse all winter long. We’re talking 4 to 5 months super cold sometimes negative temperatures. And snow for most of that time. There’s been no issue. I’m in upstate New York. And I’ve had chickens for 10 years. No problems. They have a very unique way of staying warm. Their feathers are made to lace so that they hold the heat in. You don’t need to be worried about whether or not if it’s too cold for them. 23:36 I warned you about the chickens. Lol! You want to kill a plant add a chicken. Last year I had six silkies running through my flower bed and it was OK. There are about 20 of them. And my flowerbeds have not fared so well. They are going to be moved tomorrow. No more chickens in my flowerbeds.
Hello Laura and Aaron. I totally agree with the person from Minnesota! I am in growing zone 5(4a) in Wyoming. I decided in February to pre-order a Chitalpa. Treat it as an annual just so I can experience the wonderful aroma you all speak of. I'm going to plant it in a pot, so excited.
I love watching these recap videos. So interesting and entertaining. You and Aaron are so good together. Thank you for doing these and for doing your regular videos. Have a blessed day everyone.
Shade sails: they make shade sails that withstand over 100 mph winds. They are not constructed the same as patio umbrellas. They have small holes in the material that doesn't allow air to get as trapped in the material as a patio umbrella.
I I paid $35 for my 6" el Nino chitalpa plus 20 for shipping. All were sold out of larger ones. If you want to bring in plants for the winter why not use plastic or nursery containers? They can be stacked neatly away in the corner come spring.
Don't dispare, I have seen this in our areas of forests thruout the years. Nature. Comes and goes. Especially seen in the spring fed areas, mostly. I believe that it has to do with all " rain events " containing ALL the different chemical ( above ) & ground water aquafers raising and lowering of waters contained thru the different layers of rock underneath. Another cycle of nature, IMO. BARLEY STRAW in onion bags placed near in & outlets will help to contain , and the bacteria gather and disperse all quickly. Disposable every 2-3 weeks. Seen significant clearing with just one time application. Floated in stagnant areas helps first time. Amazing.
Hi there! I asked the question about “chemical aeration “. It is actually liquid aeration that they do. So sorry, my bad! I do appreciate the help, makes me comfortable with what they are doing. I was only familiar with core aeration before they suggested liquid. Happy Gardening!
Love watching you guys, I've learned so much. Can you please give us an update on the aquapot inserts? I want to buy some and was wondering how well they work.
Vinegar absolutely works at killing weeds, not just knocking them back. And they do sell it. Its called vinegar 😅 anyways i mix it with dawn dish soap and salt. It works by dehydration. I learned it from the gardener Jenny in North Carolina.
Please please please buy yourselves one or 2 water lettuce and hyacinth. As they multiply across the water they will help shade out your algae and kill it off. They suck up nutrients the algae needs to grow. You can also take some fishing like and string a few lines across the area with moving water to keep the plants where you want to keep them. It really will help. Toss out as they get to thick.
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We had a water garden at our previous home for over 20 years. Every spring, EVERY, spring we had massive string algae. We used the potent non organic treatment and got it cleared up in days. We had huge koi and lots of beautiful lilies and water plants and they were fine. Just treat it and be done. 😊
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Hi Laura, btw do u hv any cat nip plants for the cats?
Hi Laura & Aaron…Hi barbiekilbourne3226 – I also live in zone 4 in North Dakota and I’ve done just exactly what you asked – bought a chitalpa from the Proven Winners website and plan to ‘insulate’ it this coming winter to see if it will come back. Otherwise I’m only out $19.99 – and from how Laura & Aaron describe the smell and look, I feel it’s well worth the purchase. Even if I have to do it every year, I will. Plant has yet to be shipped so don’t have it planted yet – but will keep zone 4’ers posted of success or failure!
Hi Laura and Aaron. I just love your videos and look forward to them every morning. Question: what do you do with the string Algie (sp) that you pull out of the pond? Is it any good for fertilizing flower beds or maybe trees?
Elderflower champagne is lovely. I don't like a strong floral taste, but this one is great.
I use straight kitchen vinegar on my patio when I don't have time to wait between something stronger and having visitors or my dog out on the patio. Dandelions will definitely come back but some of the more surface things don't always come back.
I love this editor so much😂
21:47 folks the creator made chickens to survive cold. Very unique little critter. Mine stay in an unheated greenhouse all winter long. We’re talking 4 to 5 months super cold sometimes negative temperatures. And snow for most of that time. There’s been no issue. I’m in upstate New York. And I’ve had chickens for 10 years. No problems. They have a very unique way of staying warm. Their feathers are made to lace so that they hold the heat in. You don’t need to be worried about whether or not if it’s too cold for them.
23:36 I warned you about the chickens. Lol! You want to kill a plant add a chicken.
Last year I had six silkies running through my flower bed and it was OK. There are about 20 of them. And my flowerbeds have not fared so well. They are going to be moved tomorrow. No more chickens in my flowerbeds.
Hello Laura and Aaron. I totally agree with the person from Minnesota! I am in growing zone 5(4a) in Wyoming. I decided in February to pre-order a Chitalpa. Treat it as an annual just so I can experience the wonderful aroma you all speak of. I'm going to plant it in a pot, so excited.
Thank you Aaron and Laura!
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It's always nice to listen to your thoughts.🙏🏾
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The temperature seems to be so confused. I think Mother Nature is going through menopause!
I love watching these recap videos. So interesting and entertaining. You and Aaron are so good together. Thank you for doing these and for doing your regular videos. Have a blessed day everyone.
Shade sails: they make shade sails that withstand over 100 mph winds. They are not constructed the same as patio umbrellas. They have small holes in the material that doesn't allow air to get as trapped in the material as a patio umbrella.
I I paid $35 for my 6" el Nino chitalpa plus 20 for shipping. All were sold out of larger ones. If you want to bring in plants for the winter why not use plastic or nursery containers? They can be stacked neatly away in the corner come spring.
Don't dispare, I have seen this in our areas of forests thruout the years. Nature. Comes and goes.
Especially seen in the spring fed areas, mostly. I believe that it has to do with all " rain events " containing ALL the different chemical ( above ) & ground water aquafers raising and lowering of waters contained thru the different layers of rock underneath. Another cycle of nature, IMO.
BARLEY STRAW in onion bags placed near in & outlets will help to contain , and the bacteria gather and disperse all quickly.
Disposable every 2-3 weeks.
Seen significant clearing with just one time application. Floated in stagnant areas helps first time.
Amazing.
Hi there! I asked the question about “chemical aeration “. It is actually liquid aeration that they do. So sorry, my bad! I do appreciate the help, makes me comfortable with what they are doing. I was only familiar with core aeration before they suggested liquid. Happy Gardening!
Run get a spot. They are going to compete. It's one Laura, one Aaron. My count.rofl
Love watching you guys, I've learned so much. Can you please give us an update on the aquapot inserts? I want to buy some and was wondering how well they work.
Vinegar absolutely works at killing weeds, not just knocking them back. And they do sell it. Its called vinegar 😅 anyways i mix it with dawn dish soap and salt. It works by dehydration. I learned it from the gardener Jenny in North Carolina.
Vinegar works great on a sunny day, fries the plant. We use it in our gravel areas to kill weeds & grass.
Please please please buy yourselves one or 2 water lettuce and hyacinth. As they multiply across the water they will help shade out your algae and kill it off. They suck up nutrients the algae needs to grow.
You can also take some fishing like and string a few lines across the area with moving water to keep the plants where you want to keep them. It really will help. Toss out as they get to thick.
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I saw a utube video Ruthann Zimmerman put a jug in tree with something for moth control. Might be worth watching for the orchard
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I know you did not do a large amount of winter sewing in water jugs this year, but is there an update coming soon?
Tilapia are not great fish to eat, that’s what I’m hearing a lot.
I got the compostable pots from proven winners and I loved planting them. It was much easier to plant, So far I love them for all my big pots. MK