Taming Sweet Potato Vine & Other Chores | Gardening with Creekside

If you've ever used sweet potato vine in your garden, you probably understand what a vigorous grower it can be. Today I am taming my Sweet Caroline Bewitched Green with Envy sweet potato vine as she has grown too far into the yard. Using hedge trimmers makes quick work of this pruning job, and while we are in this space we will get a few more chores done as well.
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  • @GardeningwithCreekside
    @GardeningwithCreekside10 ай бұрын

    Here’s a link to shop Erin’s candles! They are all devine 💗. www.laurelmercantile.com/collections/candles

  • @user-iy5qo5ff2e

    @user-iy5qo5ff2e

    10 ай бұрын

    Which scent smells like tea olive? Thought you said Laurel candle, but I don’t see it.

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    @@user-iy5qo5ff2e it is the Laurel candle but I believe someone said it is sold out right now 😩

  • @rootelation486

    @rootelation486

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GardeningwithCreekside yep it is😭😭😭

  • @ji.ol.1490

    @ji.ol.1490

    10 ай бұрын

    The sold out ones are on the last page, if you want to find one and bookmark it for later.

  • @tinam9844

    @tinam9844

    9 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓

  • @rootelation486
    @rootelation48610 ай бұрын

    Jenny my sweet potato vine is trained on an arbor and it laughs at me every 2 weeks. If i cut off a foot of growth it throws out 3 more feet and takes over my chair. But that vigor is why we love them😂

  • @mollycottontail
    @mollycottontail10 ай бұрын

    Such good parents to teach your children a good worth ethic. I can't believe how tall Jackson is getting. Those hanging baskets are fabulous!

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Growing like a weed!!!

  • @jaleinegreen7411
    @jaleinegreen741110 ай бұрын

    Fantastic job Jenny and Jackson!👍🏻👍🏻 I absolutely love how Brynna loyally sticks by your side, Jenny, and escorts you around your property! Love her to pieces!💕💕

  • @katherinecornette5315
    @katherinecornette531510 ай бұрын

    It’s butterfly season! that’s how I endure the garden this time of year 🦋

  • @MikaCollier
    @MikaCollier10 ай бұрын

    Those hanging baskets are absolutely gorgeous. Way to go.

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @annespun
    @annespun10 ай бұрын

    Love seeing young kids working hard. My girls always were (and still are at 29 and 21), and let’s just say it seemed a rarity. My husband and I can work exceptionally hard, too, as did our parents, so I think it must be good role modeling. Great job, mama!! ❤️

  • @sallyrichardson4082
    @sallyrichardson408210 ай бұрын

    No black snake this year? No doubt Brynna has been on patrol to make sure everything is safe for mommy!

  • @karenross3457

    @karenross3457

    10 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing.

  • @melissamartin8208
    @melissamartin820810 ай бұрын

    Real gardeners wear hats!

  • @shelleydavidson509
    @shelleydavidson50910 ай бұрын

    Yes, I love my battery tools as well! Over the last couple years, my husband has gifted me with hedge trimmers, weed eater, blower, and chainsaw. Fantastic gift ideas! Thanks for the honest late summer encouragement to keep at it, your place looks fantastic and you do too!

  • @sharoncoon5439
    @sharoncoon543910 ай бұрын

    Good Morning Jenny and Jackson!!

  • @stephaniesharkey3538
    @stephaniesharkey353810 ай бұрын

    I had that sw potato vine at the base of a potted tree and I swear I trimmed it every day!!!

  • @denisebarber708
    @denisebarber70810 ай бұрын

    You have a beautiful home and garden! I love how the furbaby stays with you ♥️

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @logansimpson5980
    @logansimpson598010 ай бұрын

    Great video so glad the sweet potato vine was pruned thanks Jenny. That yard gonna look amazing coming spring time especially with my magic lol

  • @amyfrancois9121
    @amyfrancois912110 ай бұрын

    Because sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family, it is safe for chickens to eat all parts. This includes its vines. They make a good treat for your chickens. Experts say the vines, leaves, and roots of the sweet potatoes are not toxic to chickens or other farm animals. Aug 17, 2022

  • @normacroberts-hakizimana8785
    @normacroberts-hakizimana878510 ай бұрын

    Thise sweet potato leaves are edible AND delicious! 😋 🤤 😋

  • @user-ok5jv9fc7m
    @user-ok5jv9fc7m10 ай бұрын

    Pleasant video and you have great helpers especially the dog. ❤

  • @rinahough4256
    @rinahough425610 ай бұрын

    Kudos to Jackson for helping you in the garden ❤ Next generation of gardeners in the making ❤

  • @juliabinford6500
    @juliabinford650010 ай бұрын

    Great haircut for the sweet potato! I hope college is going great for your oldest:)

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊 it is!

  • @risalangdon9883
    @risalangdon988310 ай бұрын

    I hear ya Jenny! Most of August is spent just looking at things that need done lol. But saying, yeah, you can wait till the humidity & temps drop. We've had a bit of a reprieve from said temperatures once the hurricane passed over. Humidity is way down and the Temps have been in low 80's with a gentle cool breeze. It's been glorious ✨️

  • @wandalohr7731
    @wandalohr773110 ай бұрын

    Little chores big impact! Yay!

  • @kaystinebrink1220
    @kaystinebrink122010 ай бұрын

    Clean up is so satisfying. I plan to head to garden this afternoon to start fall clean up.

  • @chafrajayfra32
    @chafrajayfra3210 ай бұрын

    It’s so sweet how Jackson helps you. I definitely can’t get mine to help with bribing them. 😆

  • @jenniferwolford4646
    @jenniferwolford464610 ай бұрын

    I love my trimmer! I have a Lowes one, but it's extra light weight and the battery lasts forever!! You're right! They are super handy to have around!

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes they are!

  • @jodyniemojuski4021
    @jodyniemojuski402110 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love my trimmer.

  • @carmenkuhn3865
    @carmenkuhn386510 ай бұрын

    Jenny my husband just bought me a Stihl baby chainsaw that is battery operated. The bar is I’m guessing 8 inches. It’s for limbing up trees. Or cutting woody sprouts. We are a Stihl family too.

  • @lindaga820

    @lindaga820

    10 ай бұрын

    Us too !!

  • @karenross3457

    @karenross3457

    10 ай бұрын

    I received one for Christmas. I love mine.

  • @tammyjones163
    @tammyjones16310 ай бұрын

    Jackson is wonderful ❤❤❤

  • @patriciaflores2776
    @patriciaflores277610 ай бұрын

    Everthing looks beautiful and tidy!have a great day!

  • @susanharvey7733
    @susanharvey773310 ай бұрын

    Nice job Jackson!

  • @kellielutgen4864
    @kellielutgen486410 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the motivation! That looked like so much fun im gonna go tackle my garden to do's for today :)

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow672010 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jenny. 🌺💚🙃

  • @shangrilahomestead9930
    @shangrilahomestead993010 ай бұрын

    Jenny thank you so very much for all of the helpful advice and information that you provide! I think your sweet Brenna does an excellent job of supervising.😊

  • @tawanajorden2990
    @tawanajorden299010 ай бұрын

    Looks beautiful what a difference mulch makes

  • @lindaga820

    @lindaga820

    10 ай бұрын

    I know it dresses everything up !!

  • @marysmith9361
    @marysmith936110 ай бұрын

    I love tea olives, the builder put severral around the house. I had no idea what they were because I'm from New England, I'm so glad they were planted here.

  • @marisolbrunk5303
    @marisolbrunk530310 ай бұрын

    Jenny, those sweet potato vines are gorgeous! So envious of you and Laura from GA who can grow them that vigorously because you guys don’t have the deer issue I do that loves to eat them! 🥴😆 Those “natures chandelier’s” are gorgeous! 💗🤍 I’m going to try that recipe next season. Happy Gardening!

  • @NewDimension7
    @NewDimension710 ай бұрын

    Good Morning Yeay beautiful decoration ideas Very fresh look decoration Thanks for sharing.

  • @judymiddleswart9350
    @judymiddleswart935010 ай бұрын

    Kudos to JACKSON!!! It all looks great!!!!

  • @lisag6796
    @lisag679610 ай бұрын

    The deer would try trim my sweet potato vine, so I switched to dichondra silver falls this year & it looks beautiful! Cleveland OH 6b

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Great tip, thank you❣️

  • @shirleyc7175
    @shirleyc717510 ай бұрын

    Nice job Jackson 👍

  • @terrivance8750
    @terrivance875010 ай бұрын

    Jenny, Never thought of using a hedge-trimmer on a sweet potato vine--thank you so very much for showing us all this trick! 😃 Now I just need to replace my corded hedge-trimmer w/ a battery operated one so I'll no longer have to deal w/ the frustration & replacement cost of hedge-trimming thru another cord. 😉😊

  • @kimpaynter
    @kimpaynter10 ай бұрын

    It looks so good Jackson looks like he grew a foot ❤❤

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    He has shot up this summer!

  • @melonieroe7310
    @melonieroe731010 ай бұрын

    I want tea olive trees so bad. Making a space for the for sure in our new garden. Enjoy all your videos.

  • @toxicmale2264
    @toxicmale226410 ай бұрын

    That weed is called Lamb's-quarter weed.

  • @normacroberts-hakizimana8785

    @normacroberts-hakizimana8785

    10 ай бұрын

    And it's edible!

  • @debbieewert
    @debbieewert10 ай бұрын

    My Lord. Jackson is growing as fast as the sweet potato vine!! Nice to see kids helping. You and Jerry have done a fine job. I went to Erin's website to buy that candle but out of stock!! Dang. Lol. Got on the email list to let me know when its available. 😊

  • @sharonk5148
    @sharonk514810 ай бұрын

    Hi Jenny! I enjoy all your videos so much. I was wondering where you got those beautiful sounding wind chimes. Your gardens are absolutely amazing.

  • @terrysnyder127
    @terrysnyder12710 ай бұрын

    I definitely am doing something wrong. I planted potato vine in May. They were about 8” diameter. Now they are about 12” diameter. Look good and healthy, just not growing . Same goes with my coleus. I added compost and fertilizer. They are in a part shade area.

  • @jenniferwolford4646
    @jenniferwolford464610 ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh Jenny! I live in Northern Utah and i just started getting that same weed! This is the 1st year I've seen it though. Its prolific!

  • @jewelsmall910
    @jewelsmall9102 күн бұрын

  • @karencrawford5062
    @karencrawford506210 ай бұрын

    Good morning. Jenny, I know you said that you were selling shrubs only online to start. I have my list ready when you give the green light. Just wondering if it includes some boxwoods as well. You’re only five hours away and I’m dying to rent a u-haul. Soon, very soon!! Love you guys.

  • @softballtigers587
    @softballtigers58710 ай бұрын

    Good morning 🐅

  • @vbo9872
    @vbo987210 ай бұрын

    I like your way of pruning the sweet potato vine. I would have probably sat on the ground, scooted along, while lifting the vine up and pruning with hand pruners at the base - way far in. This way is much faster.

  • @ShirleyJDavis
    @ShirleyJDavis10 ай бұрын

    I would like to know also. It showed up in my garden about 4 years ago and I pull it up and it comes right back. I would very much like to kill the seeds before I have to deal with it next year.

  • @FishinmattRyann
    @FishinmattRyann10 ай бұрын

    Hi there I'm a new follower and fellow American coop owner... I just saw you guys on Carolina Coops' channel... great job!!!

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Welcome!!!

  • @janicehales2958
    @janicehales295810 ай бұрын

    Can I borrow Jackson for a week, he is such a hard worker! I have to bribe my sons to do anything in the yard.

  • @lizpelletier7785
    @lizpelletier778510 ай бұрын

    Don’t know what the name of the weed is, but it looks like one I had when I first started gardening. It produces delicate orange flowers and I thought it was a perennial! They’re very easy to pull up.

  • @debbiehains5414
    @debbiehains541410 ай бұрын

    How many sweet potato plants did you start with in that area?

  • @mariasmith6438
    @mariasmith643810 ай бұрын

    that weed is called Mulberryweed (Fatoua villosa)

  • @trishrobinson1523
    @trishrobinson152310 ай бұрын

    My sunpatiens results were a mixed bag this year. My rockin blue suede shoes salvia is tha-RIVING! (Thriving with emphasis)

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    You can’t beat that salvia!!!

  • @Michelle-ky8tn
    @Michelle-ky8tn10 ай бұрын

    Hey Jenny, I was very interested in the candle you spoke of from Erin’s Laurel collection, but which candle is it 😆 I love tea olive also, hoping to rip out a filbert and replace it with tea olives 👍🏻

  • @ashleyowens1093

    @ashleyowens1093

    10 ай бұрын

    It's the Laurel scent. I just tried to order one and they are out of stock😢!

  • @donnagent6046
    @donnagent604610 ай бұрын

    Can you overwinter the dragon wing begonias? If so, how?

  • @cmk616182
    @cmk61618210 ай бұрын

    Is the weed black nightshade?

  • @marleneegan-hm7lr
    @marleneegan-hm7lr10 ай бұрын

    The weed sort of looks like a Cleome, but I assume you would know better than I!

  • @tinam9844
    @tinam98449 ай бұрын

    Hello, can you put the link for purchasing the lovely candles you talked about, please.

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    9 ай бұрын

    The link is pinned at the top of the comment’s section 😊

  • @callison2138
    @callison213810 ай бұрын

    Could you put a link to the candle shop? I’m a big fan of candles and yes, luv gardening. Thanks, for sharing.

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    I will pin it to the top of the comments!

  • @cgilly1858
    @cgilly185810 ай бұрын

    Looks like B is blowing her coat! I feel your pain - we have a Golden and a Gr Pyrenees. Hair everywhere!

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    She is! We have hair "tumbleweeds" in the house even with daily brushing & vacuuming 😳

  • @bettyrogers3792
    @bettyrogers379210 ай бұрын

    I’m in Florida on a screened porch and I just got bitten with a large mosquito. How do you and the family handle this problem when you are sitting outside among all the flowers and shrubs?

  • @MelodyHopkins
    @MelodyHopkins10 ай бұрын

    Hi Jenny, could you spare Jackson for a while? Would he like a 'vacation' 😝 in Florida? I'm 80 years old and this has been a terrible summer in the garden for me and probably won't let up for a while still. Your gardens are looking wonderful despite the summer we have had in the south. Brynna sure is loyal to you. She makes side trips to check out other family members coming and going but always returns to your side. What's the story behind her loyalty to you?

  • @kathleenjacobs9815
    @kathleenjacobs981510 ай бұрын

    I watch all your videos, and how have I missed your landscape lights! I’ve been looking for that exact look! What brand are they? Also, what is the name of the candle company? I also love the tea olive fragrance! Thanks for all the enjoyment and info you provide! 7b near Atlanta, so everything you experience is useful for me.

  • @Edu_Kate

    @Edu_Kate

    10 ай бұрын

    Laurel Mercantile is Erin Napier's candle, soap company. Several nondescript varieties such as Porch Party, Saturday Morning, Goodnight Irene, etc.

  • @kathleenjacobs9815

    @kathleenjacobs9815

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Edu_Kate thx!

  • @xramirez363
    @xramirez36310 ай бұрын

    On my way to your nursery for some hydrangeas 🎉

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Can't wait!

  • @xramirez363

    @xramirez363

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GardeningwithCreekside You are as sweet in person as you are in the videos! I’m excited with my new hydrangeas, thanks and many blessings

  • @seandelevan
    @seandelevan10 ай бұрын

    How have the deer not eaten this entire thing already?

  • @rootelation486

    @rootelation486

    10 ай бұрын

    They don't deal with a whole lot of deer.

  • @carmenkuhn3865

    @carmenkuhn3865

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m suspecting they are like us. We live on 80 acres, the deer stay out of my yard, but the pasture and woods are full of them. They even walk the fence line to lick the salt block we have out for the cows. The deer have plenty to eat out of the yard. My mom in town fights them

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s our exact situation!

  • @sandraeriksen9818

    @sandraeriksen9818

    10 ай бұрын

    Might be pig weed. I love my hedger too!

  • @seandelevan

    @seandelevan

    10 ай бұрын

    @@carmenkuhn3865 I live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods…doesn’t matter…deer destroy everything I put out even coming onto my patio to eat my potted plants.

  • @fabioleonhardt
    @fabioleonhardt10 ай бұрын

    Hum..

  • @Edu_Kate
    @Edu_Kate10 ай бұрын

    I've given up on sweet potato vine. Such a thug. My dichondra silver falls grows and grows until it's dragging on my patio. This year, I planted some as a ground cover to moderate success. The weeds (mostly crabgrass) grew through it. 😠 I don't know the weed name you sought. Is it a bit clingy or sticky? I consulted Professor Google and entered lots of descriptions. Found a couple other weeds I am plagued by, Quickweed and Marestail. This year, I have a mat of a weed and I can't ID, but it's freaking me out as I find it everywhere. This is when Preen is our friend. I don't like to use chemicals, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Today's chore: load up the car with collected weeds to take to the community garden waste site. I hope I don't have any passengers, such as grasshoppers on my tarp 🦗

  • @kristywhited8857
    @kristywhited885710 ай бұрын

    Not 100% sure, but your weed looks a lot like my white snakeroot that comes up that way....individual leafy stalks that pull up very easily....they bloom white in Sep for me in zone 6b.

  • @karenbarnes5517
    @karenbarnes551710 ай бұрын

    Hi 👋 Jenny

  • @GardeningwithCreekside

    @GardeningwithCreekside

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello❣️

  • @dorindajenkins7825
    @dorindajenkins782510 ай бұрын

    🙋