Good Morning GA Friends!!!! I planted the Pollypetitie in a little space dedicated to my Grandmothers. Her name was Polly and that shade of purple was her favorite. Thanks to Laura and Aaron I now have "rooms" and spaces in my yard that are thoughtful and on purpose. I learn something daily from you all, thank you for everything!

@theacripps8099

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely way to honor her. Sounds beautiful!! 😍😍 I can’t wait to make a few rooms in my own garden!

@meagantrout2127

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! I recently got a hibiscus with my grandparents last name. It’s a great way to honor memories 🥰

@nancyh8026

2 жыл бұрын

@@meagantrout2127 Right, so lovely Meagan!!!

@kristenhill7489

2 жыл бұрын

My mom's name was Polly. She passed at 60 6 years ago almost exactly. Watching this with her spirit beside me today!

Morning! Zone 2 here ! 🥶(gets down to minus 45) and let me tell you it can be frustrating finding perennials. There are (on avg) 6 frost-free weeks per year🤷‍♀️. I live vicariously through this wonderful community...lol! 🌿🇨🇦🌿

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Barbara and how is the weather over there

Oh my goodness I am so excited about these small shrubs, they are just what I want for my landscape! Leave it to Laura to keep us informed about quality plants!

@brendataylor1567

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree..

Russell's swagging tail while Laura is talking about the Butterfly Bush was a fun distraction. Makes you wonder what was under the table. I want to add more small shrubs so I really enjoyed this video.

Laura: I hope this was helpful…. In my opinion, ALL your videos are helpful! I learned so much from your channel and I honestly think my garden looks as it does now BECAUSE of all I’ve learned. Thank you so much for your informative and delightful videos! I look forward to seeing you every day. ☺️

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Amy and how is the weather over there

LOVE it when you do these top 10 (or so) lists! I learn so much! I seriously go back and watch them over and over - thank you so much for such thoughtful, educational, and inspiring videos!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Kristen and how is the weather over there

@brendataylor1567

2 жыл бұрын

I think we all watch these at least 5 times each. It’s seriously so informing, soothing encouraging and energizing all at the same time.

Anyone else notice the cute dragonfly land on their new harvest basket top at about 5:23?🤩 Laura, you must be enjoying your nice, cooler mornings! The long sleeves are a dead giveaway... I am soooo jealous; here in the Phoenix, AZ area, we are still in as few clothes, as legally possible.😉😂🤣

Hope you do a series on more narrow shrubs too! I didn't realize that was possible!

I just pulled out a small blue conifer from my landscape a couple days ago and I was actually thinking of shopping today/tomorrow!! Thank you so much, you psychic!

Perfect timing! We just had an old driveway removed to create more planting space. We were talking last night about a short row of something right along one edge of the new space. Now we have some great options.

Your videos are such a great learning source. I really appreciated today’s video as you addressed small shrubs along w their growing habits/needs to thrive. I plan on redoing some of my landscaping and want to use plants/ shrubs that don’t require yearly pruning less fuss but lovely impact. Thank you!!

This is one of your videos that I watch over and over

This video was very helpful. Thank you for that. As a teenager planting sometimes has to come with parents approval first. My parents don’t want me planting things that get big. I will definitely be looking into some of these plants for next year. 😁

Thank you for this very informative video! We just had overgrown yews, burning bushes, quinces and boxwoods taken out today, and now comes the part where we find smaller/more manageable shrubs to replace them. Your channel is so helpful and enjoyable - I can't believe how much I've learned from watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

Not related to this video, but I think an excellent video idea for the highlights channel is for Aaron to gather footage from over the years and put together a “what to do in the garden” by month series. It would be nice to see what Laura is sowing, planting, pruning every month in one video. I would imagine it to be especially helpful for those of us who don’t live in zone 6, who can’t follow Laura step by step to have a quick guide/check-list to refer to.

@heathercartwright7677

2 жыл бұрын

I believe they did a couple of 'jobs for the month' videos, and mentioned continuing it. It was a while ago but I hope they do!

@charawhiting9161

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes, I totally agree with this, I'm in a zone 9 so I have to adjust a lot to earlier or later since our growing season is so long, but I also appreciate how hot it gets up there because it's like that for us down here, plus lots of humidity though🥵😆

@lmhatfield46

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea. Laura is a great at explaining how and why she does things. Having a monthly series for this purpose would be very helpful.

@oishd6077

2 жыл бұрын

It's so subjective to the climate of a garden that i don't think it'll be very beneficial for a lot of people.

@folee_edge

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT idea!

Thank you!!! I love these videos. As someone newer to gardening, I’m trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. Also, so helpful for those of us with small space!

it's always a good day when Laura and Aaron upload a video!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today village and how is the weather over there

This is a perfect video for established gardens! Mine are pretty full already and these are great choices to fill in nooks and crannys. I have thrown so many things in willy nilly and now as you mentioned, is a time for more thoughtful designing. Thanks for all your design info and plant compatibility options!

@karenross3457

2 жыл бұрын

It is perfect timing. I am at the stage of gardening of plant and forget. These shrubs are perfect. I am pitching some the perennials to make room. Besides with so many tree roots, these smaller sizes are easier to plant.

@moonstar21868

Жыл бұрын

I need someone to sort my thuking garden, I ain’t got no money so looking for someone to work for a few thuking hours free I’ll sort a cup of tea I won’t pay petrol though

I love this list of smaller shrubs. I’d love to see a list of ornamental perennial grasses 😁 Thank you Laura!

@stephanie1860

Жыл бұрын

She did a super informations headed video. Check her channel I just watched it again for the fourth time.

Good morning, Laura ☕️ Thank you so much for this list! Super excited for the Sugar Baby Forsythia 🙌🏻 It’s not easy finding small shrubs you can either tuck in or do a grouping of. I’m a happy girl! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Julia and how is the weather over there

I’ve been watching your videos for years now, and I live vicariously through you and your garden space. I live in a zone 2a in central Alaska where not many things I’m dying to grow are perennial. Thankfully in a week I will be moving to NW Florida and will be in a zone 8b. I can’t wait to try out all of the things!! Thank you for all of the information, beauty, entertainment, and so much more you provide us viewers!

This was a perfect video as I’m researching small shrubs for a long driveway. Thank you so much

I love all the information and can honestly say I should just call my yard “Laura’s Garden” 🥰🌿💯 I really didn’t have this much passion about landscaping before finding you 4yrs ago!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today bays and how is the weather over there

Wow! I just pulled out a small pine tree from my garden because it was dying, great timing!! Love your videos Laura and Aaron 💕

I'm a zone 9 so you make me want to move! Love these, fell in love with the ninebark! Thank you for bringing up the Pillar Rose of Sharon too... I was just considering them again and forgot their name! Ha! Thanks for all you give us Laura!

@sharimoore55

2 жыл бұрын

I have two rose of Sharon plants in zone 8 sunny locations. Love them!

I LOVE these videos! I'm always so inspired to create a new flower bed or add to an existing one when I see you talk about such great options. Thank you for providing such useful content that saves me hours of research.

Great list Laura! Deer thoughts (East End LI, NY, zone 7A): from my garden 🪴 aka deer buffet 😭 deer looooove the tater tot arbs, yet ignore the Firelight Tidbits for my more yummy big leaf hydrangeas. Panicle hydrangeas for the win!! My tiny wine Ninebarks are thriving and ignored by deer, and we’ve had so many monarchs on our buddleia this year! Deer not interested in it at all. We are going to plant a hedge of the Winecraft Black Smokebush next year to replace some Japanese cedars that the deer munched to death this past Winter. And a taller privacy hedge of Royal Purple smokebush too!! Thank you for all the great inspiration Laura!!

@jonathandunn7576

2 жыл бұрын

Deer are a nemesis on the north shore of Long Island.

@lilyw.1788

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to plant some firelights if the deer don’t eat those ! We have a family of 20 living in our development 😞

@carolbailey3487

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you sharing your experience, I also serve up a deer buffet, the struggle is very real!

@Bamboo4U2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathandunn7576 they're a plague in New Jersey, especially the closer you get towards Pennsylvania (particularly BUCKS County--see that? It's actually named Bucks).

@jgwood10

2 жыл бұрын

VA is the perfect home for deer. They are everywhere. My yard is like a buffet for them even though some plants are ignored.

P.S Russell didn't disappoint, he made his appearance.

❤️❤️❤️ every garden center shopper NEEDS to see this video!!!

These are more my speed and space! Thank you Laura! I find myself smiling after every video!!

Love this, it's so helpful for those of us with small gardens! Love something that's a permanent structure but blooms!

Happy morning everyone~~

New Gardner in Ohio: This video is coming in the right time as my garden space looks like yours right now, only dirt. Our space is not very large, but We are redesigning the entire back yard, including a narrow side yard, looking about the size of your last home.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Angie and how is the weather over there

Thank you thank you thank you for discussing smaller versions of these gorgeous shrubs. For years I have been so jealous of some of the beautiful shrubs you plant but have not been able to fit them in my yard. Now I get to enjoy mini versions in my yard!!

Love your knowledge and how down-to-earth you are-what a joy and refreshment for KZread🤍 very grateful! Want to share you videos with everyone!! Thank you for all the wisdom you provide!

I really appreciate the growing details that you share and the photos of plants. The cultural requirements of each plant is crucial to know before we choose our next plants. You have helped me expand my plant choices and inspire me to try new things. Thank you as always.

So excited to hear about the Baby Kim lilac and Sugar Baby forsythia! I’ve always liked these shrubs but old varieties are just too big and hard to maintain. 😊

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Amy Deeds and how is the weather over there

Just recently found your channel. I just want to tell you I appreciate you so much. I'm learning, we finally have our permanent home and I have loved plants and gardening for years. Finding someone who loves plants and is willing to share all they know is such a wonderful thing for newbies. I am even going to look back and watch more of your videos. Sometimes it is really nice to hear that what you are doing matters! And it does! Thank you so much for sharing. You inspire me to try new plants and shrubs and your wealth of knowledge is amazing and appreciated so very much! Thank you and bless you!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today knight and how is the weather over there

I love these videos, love that you share the link to information on each plant for our reference. So helpful. Thanks Laura

Good day everyone! Laura, these breakdowns of various plant / shrubs / tree videos are among my favorite! Very informative as usually you might even know about plant options. I find myself going back to some of your previous videos like this one when I want to refresh my mind on others you have covered. You & your channel are tremendously appreciated!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Risa and how is the weather over there

Great great great information. Laura, you’re a wealth of knowledge. You empower me to be a better gardener ....Thank you!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today janet and how is the weather over there

Love watching your videos. Im recovering from covid and watching your videos in the morning gave me enough energy go water my plants i might have lost a couple plants but its better then losing all of them. Today I had enough energy to clean my garden. Thank you for what you and your husband do and keep it up.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today janeth and how is the weather over there

@angieyair

2 жыл бұрын

@@winstonmoore4849 hello its still hot and the smoke from the fires are not helping.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

@@angieyair I'm sorry so where are you from

I have been watching your videos for a few years. Here in Wyoming we are the same zone and similar atmospheres. We bought a home on an acre and a half. Very little was done for the landscape. It's taken a long time to just get our lawn healthy. I have learned so much from your videos. This year I finally was brave enough to plant containers. With all your videos, I had beautiful, showy container flowers. They turned out beautifully! Thank you! I wish I could have you help us design our landscape. I really need to learn how to set up drip irrigation like you have set up. Love your videos and advice! And love watching your little family grow! You guys are amazing!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

Good morning everyone 🌼🏵🌷💐🌻🌷🌅☕

Good morning from the UK

@charlottem6876

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, why can't we grow them in the UK? I have that hydrangea in my garden👍

@onlyme639

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlottem6876 our hydrangea is flat flowers

Zone 2 is Alaska! And I am so thrilled to see you talking about a plant hardy there. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing land to move to Alaska and I’ve been nervous about finding nice perennials to grow up there.

Took all the notes on these small area bushes! Thanks again, Laura, I will be looking into these to plant this season. I have a few small areas in front of the house, by the staircase that leads to our front door, as well as small flower beds on either side of the front porch.

Laura, it is YOU that gets me going. You have saved me from many lazy days. You’re energy & enthusiasm is contagious and I’m motivated again! THANK U GURU!🙏🏻🤩

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Donamtrx and how is the weather over there

Thank you for this…. As I create a garden that will serve us as we age with a bit more ease this is the sort of content that is crazy helpful! Thank you for taking the time to put it together, I took notes!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Maddie and how is the weather over there

Absolutely delicious, and not difficult at all to make. Your tip on how to handle the phyllo made the world of difference while prepping. Thank you.

I just found you! I’m installing a new fence and need landscape ideas and here you are. Thank you for your lists. You’ve given me so many choices.

Wow, I was just looking for that on the internet!

I can’t believe I found you through looking for how to care for Hibiscus as a new gardener. I live on Guam and am KZread-ing how to care for my plants. I’ve been watching your videos and for some reason I never listened to your intro or info of how you are in Ontario, Oregon aka Eastern Oregon… I actually just moved to Guam from Eastern Oregon (La Grande) what a small world!! You do good work!! Thank you for so much info!!

Good morning! 🌻🐝

Thank you for all the great ideas, will definitely look for some of those at my local nurseries! I especially love the look of the Viburnum.

This video was so helpful Laura! I live these kind of videos! Im going into year 2 at our new property & these are so helpful when you talk about each ones light requirements and water requirements. I have clay soil & we get 66 inches of rain per year, so I need things that can handle wet feet! So excited for Miss Kim & Pollypetite!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Candace and how is the weather over there

Laura, this is packed full with excellent advice... you never want to plant something that wants to be bigger than the space.. and so many people want to shear everything to death and wonder why their plant is ugly and unhappy.. knowing growth habit is so important... if you want a box shape plant buy a boxwood not an azalea! ❤️

You're very right that smaller shrubs can give a texture or colour to go in areas where other larger shrubs are. When you said that I instantly thought about the layering that they would create in combination with the larger shrubs. Great video Laura.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

Sooo informative. I have learned so much from you and find your videos so relaxing! As someone with a small yard, I loved this one. Would love to see more videos with plant ideas or grouping of plants for those of us with small yards. So jealous if your beautiful piece of property!!! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your channel!

Thank you thank you for the ideas! I’m currently planning my front gardens and walkways so these are some great ideas for my zone 8 here in Texas! Hugs and love from Texas!

Wasn't planning on new shrubs but after watching this video, I'm off to the garden store. These small shrubs will tuck in nicely. Thanks...

I love videos like these. I am a little new to gardening so these videos help me learn about the different types of plants. Thank you so much for the info.

Laura is so beautiful!!! She is so inspiring. I am so glad I found her channel years ago.

4:30 The dragonfly with its timely message “that anything is possible”. Which is also what I learn everyday with this wonderful channel.

Thank you so helpful planning my sisters very large front garden she wants small shrubs as house is slab on ground no nasty roots and faces south just about planned the whole garden now just have to look a perennials to add more colour she is on a main road and wants lots of colour against her dark grey siding. Will be a fun garden for the 3 sister planting next spring!!

You always inspire me, I went out and bought 3 micro chip butterfly bushes!! I am so excited to see them grow!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Lindsay and how is the weather over there

I love Laura’s lists of plants, because it helps me focus on one particular consideration, which is so much easier for my overloaded mind. One comment though: I find that despite labels saying “deer resistant”, most plants are chewed to bones by the deer, especially in the spring, so I would treat that information with some caution.

This was incredibly helpful! I live in a townhome with limited space in my flowerbeds. The list of plants I have learned about from your videos is definitely growing :) Thank you for all of the advice.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Atwll and how is the weather over there

LOVE how it turned out! Great design with vertical elements, butterfly shapes that draw the eye, and different textures and shades of color! What a wonderful project to work on all together! What kind of mulch is that? It is the perfect finishing touch!

I love these types of videos! They are so helpful for decision making. Thanks so much!

Loved this one! I really needed info and ideas on smaller flowering shrubs, as I need to replace older larger ones that are not desirable or not doing well.

I love sitting watching with my coffee and dreaming about popping some of these babies around my yard. Thanks again Laura.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today mochitwa and how is the weather over there

☕ Good morning!

Since I'm new to gardening these types of videos are so helpful! I'm landscaping and trying so hard to plant things of interest and that will look lush once mature. Its difficult to see what you "envision " when everything is small. Im hopeful though! Thank you for sharing!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Ann and how is the weather over there

Is it just me or is Laura looking extra beautiful today? Thank you for the great video too. So many things for my wishlist!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today kirse and how is the weather over there

I enjoy these videos so much! They are a fun way of learning about new plants and get ideas. Thank you so much for all the info.

I love these videos where you show us different types of plants, it’s so nice to hear all the information so we can make better informed decisions!!😊

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Schumacher and how is the weather over there

This morning I planted 2 Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangeas. That makes nearly 90 Hydrangeas in my garden. This spring I planted a Conoclinium coelestinum or Blue Mistflower. It is about 2 1/2 ft tall and wide, stays in bloom for a long time and is a Monarch Magnet. I highly recommend it for any size garden.

@allysonh6410

2 жыл бұрын

🙌 duly noted. Thanks!

@randyman8984

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a perennial not a shrub?

This is very informative but my go to small shrub is a spirea, I’m in zone 7 and they wonderful for me. They have small purple/pink blooms and the leaves change a beautiful color in the fall. I’ve had mine so long that several times little ones come up and I transplant to other places in my gardens.

@theacripps8099

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty! We have a white-blooming spirea and I love the shape!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

@@theacripps8099 how are you doing today Cripps and how is the weather over there

Thank you Laura for videos such as these. I love flowering shrubs but because I only have so much room due to our pool and remaining yard area, I can't have too many or too big. Now I have suggestions to go to my nursery with, that won't overpower the beds near the pool.

WOW! I was trying to take notes and had to pause several times. You are an amazing speaker!! Very informative!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Donna and how is the weather over there

Great video Laura and Aaron! This helps us a lot. I love how you go into detail about what the plants need 🤩

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Tina and how is the weather over there

Thank you so much for this video. Those of us who have small spaces or city sized lots often struggle trying to find and fit smaller beauties into our landscape - I know I do.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Martha and how is the weather over there

Thank you for this video! You go into great detail on each shrub compared to other videos I've seen. I absolutely will follow your advice!

I planted a Diablo Ninebark about mid-summer. The leaves started to crisp up a bit which had me worried, but I noticed some new growth pushing through yesterday when I was going through my beds. Keeping my fingers crossed it pulls through this winter because it is such a pretty plant.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

Thanks, Laura, for sharing more beauties!! All amazing "little" plants.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Batho and how is the weather over there

Perfect timing as I was looking for small shrubs for my front yard for next spring. Hopefully I will find some of these at my garden centre next year!

This was so helpful, thank you! I will be trying some of these varieties next year.

I really need this advice.As I built my garden all of flowers I loved their personalities showed me why you don’t plant too many cone flowers, they love to take over the garden, black eyed Susan’s do the same and bee balm can’t be planted too close to the house because they get moldy without air circulation. After pulling out all that Out I was at a loss of what to put in in now. I’ld already made mistakes of planting shrubs that quickly out grew their allotted spaces, these new varieties look just the thing! And they’re all so pretty! I’m excited again to find the best combinations for my yard, thank you so much for this video!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is winston Moore and how is the weather over there

Thanks for all your videos and input. Your taste of flowers is very similar to me. I have learned so much from you. Thanks!

I really appreciate this style video, its so helpful when planning for a space with particular needs. The details and advice you include are awesome. Thanks Laura, you are the best!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today judge and how is the weather over there

I love small shrubs, I have planted them in containers & in the landscape! I have planted a few that you featured in this video & so far have had good luck! 😊🍁🍂🌳🌲🌿

I love your channel! I'm fairly new to gardening and am planning many landscape projects. I love so many of the flowers and shrubs you introduce. I'll be getting quite a few over this season and next. I'm concentrating on more perrennials this season and will introduce several shrubs into my landscape next year. Maybe a few this year. I'm enjoying learning about all the options. 💖

So much good information Ms Laura and Mr. Aaron. Thanks so much. Be safe and well. God bless.

Loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing the information. I live in Zone4b & have been trying to add more height into the garden. Now I have 3 new shrubs to look for in local garden centers. I especially like that you share pictures of the plants in your garden if possible. Gives a better visual image. Thanks again & keep the great content coming!

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Meyer and how is the weather over there

Good morning 🌞. Thank you for all the information you provided and your explanation of each plant, so helpful! All the shrubs are just beautiful, will be hard to decide, might have to plant them all!🌳🌱🌿

Thanks Laura. You always explain so well. Makes me want them all.

@winstonmoore4849

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Debra and how is the weather over there

Can't wait for Laura to populate her Hartley with gorgeous specimens for zones 7,8,9,10, and beyond!... 😍 she'll be poised to serve and speak to all gardening zones, providing information and inspiration, thus serving a greater audience. Cheers!

You are the most informational person on gardening, love your videos

Hi Laura and Aaron! I really enjoyed this because all of my plants are in pots at the back of the house. Thank you so much for sharing!