Great Garden Questions Answered with Jim and Stephany – In this video Stephany and I answer gardening questions that were asked in last video. Ask gardening and landscape questions down below this video for next week.
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I finally found some football mums which I love. Is it true that you trim off the blooms until July 1st?
I didn’t think your q&a could get any better but so nice to see Stephanie in front of the camera.
Yea!! My question made it onto your YouTube video! A special video with Stephanie at that.
I smiled when I saw her then smiled again when I heard my question. You are so cool Jim.
The only thing I would advise is that when the both of you start saying the “big” words used when naming plants (in the talking shop zone; like medical people do) maybe a picture can be quickly inserted so the lay people can have an idea of what you are referring to.
This has been an amazing year watching this channel!! Jim & Stephanie you have broadened my world!! Thank You.
Thank you so much for answering my question regarding the Clethra. I also purchased a moisture probe about 14 inches long. It says this plant is wet so backing off on the watering which I was going to do based on the information both of you gave me.
Can I plant Empress of China Dogwood close to foundation? Just want to know if the roots will be bad in the foundation in the future.
What a pleasure having Stefanie included. Enjoyed!
I have 5,
count em,
FIVE !!!
Very old, Live Oaks on my small residential lot.
What a godsend those falling leaves are for my soil !!
We mulch them up, and spread them around just like y'all do.
We also take a good portion of them over in the back corner to let them decompose into THE BEST garden humus anyone could ever want!!
AND IT'S FREE!!!!!
Except for time.
It does take a long time for the thick leaves to break down.
Which is why we vacuum them up with the leaf blower, and it cuts them into tiny pieces.
This cuts down on the time to break it down BY HALF or more, as long as they get a lot of moisture.
No matter, it's worth the wait!
The humus they make is my most prized garden crop!!!
Now I only watch when Stephany is in the videos. Just kidding. Thanks for the video. I do love the way Stef complements you.
That was fun with Stephany! I always learn something from the questions and your responses. I will be sure to keep some of the fallen whole leaves so the benefical insects can live. Thanks!
What a great Q&A today. Enjoyed the way you two interacted and shared your vast knowledge with us!
I do have a question about some Chindo Viburnums we planted in early April. I'm in 7b just outside of Raleigh near Lake Wheeler. Rain was almost non-existent all summer; we tried to water regularly (had a huge amount of new plants installed in the landscape) but it was overwhelming. Our chindos lost a lot of leaves and look very thin. What do you suggest we do to make them happy again?
Really interested to know how your peony roses are doing? 🌸Great video btw
Is Stephany your wife she’s very knowledgeable
Hello Jim and Steph, I’m zone 7b southwest Tennessee. I have a couple of very mature winter gem type boxwoods that have gotten a bit wide for the space and I’m wondering how far I can prune these back to bring them back to suitable size and when would be the best time to do so? Love the videos and love the landscape.
Hi Stephany (oh and you too, Jim 😀)!
Hi Jim and Stephany, I really enjoy the q&a videos and learn a lot from them. My question is are you planning on having a working compost pile and if so where will it go? My garden and yard space is very similar to yours and my compost area is behind the garage out of sight. Ty for all you and Stephany do for us and for sharing your spaces and gardens with us:)
Question. In my place in NYC, the neighbor's redbud (not a fancy cultivar) has produced some seedlings in my terrace planters. I'd like to use these in a renovation project I have in the country (clearing woods of invasives and replacing with native plants). The seedlings are only about a foot tall so I thought I should probably pot them up and grow them on for a couple of years rather than put them in the landscape where they could be destroyed by the local fauna. Will they survive in a pot outside over the winter? In the city I am zone 7 and could put them in a protected spot. In the country, zone 6b. Any other suggestions? Is there a good book on growing trees from seed? Thanks again and nice to hear more from Steph!
Loved having you both together what a lovely video 💕
Stephany is a wonderful addition to the channel. She seems super knowledgeable.
Don't be angry at your neighbors oak tree, like Jim mentioned oak trees host over 400 caterpillar species. So much wildlife is supported by oak trees.
I wanted to express my appreciation for your consistency with these videos. They take a good amount of work regardless of how long you've been doing it. I've been designing (zone 7b NE metro Atlanta) since 2008.I always learn something new! Thank you.
Question: The county I live in sprays for mosquitos via truck and plane. What concerns should I have with a vegetable garden? And what can i do to protect it? I live in coastal Georgia surrounded by marsh and maritime forests. They do provide a schedule as to when they will be spraying in my area. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jim, I live in zone 6a in CT. will I be able to overwinter veg plant cuttings indoors, such as tomatoes or peppers? Thought it may be easier than starting them from seed every year. I do have grow lights, but didn’t want large plants that needed lots more attention then smaller cuttings would.
Hi Jim. I am removing a large oak over the winter and renovating a large garden bed. I have purchased several small crepe myrtle and rose of sharon that are currently growing in pots. I won't be able to plant them in their permanent location until after the tree is removed. What can I do to safely overwinter them for planting in late winter/early spring?
Question; I live in the Northside of Chicago Zone 6A ( hard to believe). Being so close to Lake Michigan and living in a huge urban heat island, we have a very long growing season for our Northern locaction; Last frost early mid April, First frost early November but our winters are cold (no surprise) without consistent snow cover. My question is… I see many 'Southern' plants are hardy in zone 6-8, 9. Which of these can you suggest that could handle my barely zone 6 garden. I like to experiment and try something new that you don't usually see in my area. I have areas that are shade, part shade to part sun. Looking for perennials or shrubs that stay on the smaller side. I learned from your previous videos to plant marginals in Spring. Thanks for any suggestions.
Jim, I have a wedding blush hydrangea that is in too much sun and wilts daily. How and when should I move it?
Such a pleasure having Stephany sit down in front of the camera Jim! Please do more of this format, we all learn and enjoy it so much!
Q – I live in San Antonio, TX 9a/9b. Clay soil and Bermuda grass. I want to start a new bed(s) this fall/winter. How would you recommend getting started? i.e. killing the grass w/ mulch, straw, carboard boxes, etc. Thank you!
Loved having input from the two of you. ❤️😉
I have some acidanthera that I planted last year. Some in the ground and some in pots. The pots I brought into the garage over the winter and brought out in the spring. All have grown back but I’ve yet to see any blooms. I’m in GA 7b. Last year they were blooming by now so I’m starting to lose hope for this year. Will I always just get leaves from these corms or is there a way to see blooms again? Great to see you Stephany!
Hi Jim, quick question on camellia roots and positioning! I'm in 7a and plan to put in some narrow, tall cultivars of camellia (e.g. October Magic Rose) from the Southern Living Plant Collection in this fall. They would be in a protected spot on the east facade of the house that gets mostly dappled sun/shade under a large red maple. Is this positioning alright, and will the roots ever pose a problem for the foundation of the house? It's a narrow planting bed of about 3-4 ft wide that hugs the wall of the house. Thank you!
I was recently gifted a bunch of Camllia Sasanqua seedlings, varying between 3" and 6" tall. I'm in 7b (south Raleigh/Fuquay). I am debating on planting now (mid September) or waiting until spring. I have a fence line where I would like to plant them that gets morning sun until about 2pm, and is in pretty dense shade the rest of the day. The area is fairly dry. I know I will need to water slightly more during the first year but not so much in the winter or thereafter since they are drought tolerant. Please advise if I should wait and if so, what temps will they be good to outside in pots huddled together so I can make sure to bring them in if needed. I watched your video from 5 years ago, but since these are so small I don't know if extra care is needed to get them established. Thanks in advance! 💚
Thank you for the great info in this Q & A. I'm getting even more out of these Q & As after the consultation with you, and nice to hear from Stephany! Question: as we were getting the yard set up for the new wood chip beds, we noticed that we have a grub problem. We treated the yard and we're wondering how to prevent this problem with the new beds. We put a grub preventive on the grass in the spring – not sure how they came back and if they like our lawn, seems like they'd love the new beds (grub hotel?). Help!
This was fun to watch, as usual. I do have a question about planting heights (I garden in zone 6b). I recently planted a compact butterfly bush and followed instructions about making sure the top of the root ball was a couple inches higher than the soil level. You often plant perennials at an elevated level — is this something that should always be done? And are there types of plants that should only ever be planted at soil level? Thanks, and BTW, the bonsai video was fascinating!
Question: We planted three weeping willows around our house three years ago. They are all equally spaced about 40 feet from our house and about 40 feet apart. One is about 15 feet from our driveway. They look beautiful now, but after a little research we are worried about the roots and our foundation and driveway. Do we need to worry about the roots messing with our foundation, septic, or driveway? Hoping we don't need to cut them down, but we're willing to if you think we should.
Question: I added woodchips to my flower beds this spring, for the first time, probably 4-6 inches deep and now I’m noticing that most of it has compacted very tightly, down to about 2-3 inches, and looks like particle board. When I rake it or try to break it up with a shovel it comes up in large 8 to 12-inch chunks. I’m thinking I need to break this up and get is back to being a loose pile of mulch so the water can drain down and not run off. Agreed? Or should I leave it as is? I think I’m seeing some positive changes in the soil quality, but the next round of plantings will let me know.
Can you do a hard cutback on an established Skip Laurel without killing it or leaving bare spots?
Question – where can I purchase the evergreen shrubs in your recent videos? There are so many I’d like to grow! (Thank you for all the ideas and tips – very helpful!) The box stores have a limited selection and even the nurseries (Which aren’t close) don’t have in stock all the varieties you suggested. Would you recommend purchasing online? Or will nurseries special order for you? I am in zone 7b. If online is a good option – what are your recommendations for getting the healthiest plants in the mail. Thanks!
Have been patiently waiting for more Stephany. I thought there might be a lady in your life when I started seeing little bird houses and yard decor showing up in the garden. Such a lovely lady. Hope to see more of Stephany.
Enjoyed the Q&A with Stephaine today…God surely brought the two of you together with the mutual love of plants!!
HELP>>>>>>>>> trim or don't trim Hydrangeas??
You talk about not planting grasses in the fall- what about a native grass like little bluestem? (Long Island 7a)
Great video! Loved having you both answer questions. I have a question. How do you get calla lilies to bloom? I’m in 6a and have tried planting them in the ground, in pots, with and without fertilizer and I get foliage. But never flowers. I dig them up and store them indoors for the winter. Thank you!
2 part question about fertilizing trees: 1. Do you believe it is necessary to fertilize mature, full size trees (in this case palms) that have appear to be doing great? 2. If so, will using a palm-specific fertilizer harm the non-palm plants that are planted under the palm where the fertilizer will be applied?
There appears to be sparkles in both your eyes for each other, how sweet great information too… thanks
Hello Jim & Stephany I absolutely love You all & your amazing educated informative channel! Can we please discuss some potential plantings under a couple of young corkscrew willows & possibly some very mature oak trees and pine trees? Thank you for all your help, Irma zone 6b, clay, wet soil New Albany, IN
Can u explain how winter shade works for evergreen plants … for example deciduous tree shade for camellias or cast iron plants will be in the sun soon … do they need to be under evergreen shade trees? I’m going to be planting these and some other plants that are for shade hydrangeas & hostas too
Thanks so much appreciate y’all 🌺🌸🪴🌿🌳🤍💚🍀