Deer Resistant Plants - Boxwood Beauty - Mulch Benefits | Gardening Simplified Radio Show | Ep. 12

Got deer? We've got plant suggestions! Plus, we talk about the beauty of boxwood, the benefits of mulch, and amazing owls.

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🍀 The Gardening Simplified Show invites listeners to join via radio, podcast platforms, and YouTube.

🌺 Stacy Hervella showcases a beautiful tablescape of cuttings, including hydrangeas and blue spruces, from her garden on the show.

📝 Show notes are available on gardening simplifiedonair.com after each episode, helping listeners reference discussed topics for further learning.

🌳 The hosts of the show, Rick and Stacy, have created top 10 lists of their favorite Proven Winners shrubs, perennials, and annuals to aid listeners with plant suggestions.

🎨 Plant selection is considered a personal choice, focusing on self-expression and the enjoyment of watching plants develop and grow.

🦌 The episode discusses deer-resistant plants, highlighting that alliums and ornamental grasses are among the top choices that deer tend to avoid.

🚀 Sprinter boxwood is recommended for its fast growth rate and deer resistance, making it a suitable choice for gardeners looking for an evergreen option.

🌳 Fine Line Buckthorn, a non-invasive version of the commonly known invasive Buckthorn, is discussed as an interesting ornamental option.

🦉 The Gardeners' mailbag segment answers questions from listeners, including concerns about composting weeds and properly covering exposed roots of newly planted hydrangeas.

🐻 The "Branching News" segment humorously reports on a bear in California stealing cookies from a cafe and other animal-related stories.

Timestamped Summary

00:01 Intro to the "Gardening Simplified" radio show and podcast, mentioning available platforms and the Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs studio.

00:48 Discussion of the aesthetic combination of cut hydrangeas and blue spruce on the show's tablescape.

02:04 The hosts explain the challenge in giving plant suggestions because personal preference plays a large role in gardening.

03:44 Mention of the "Top 10 Lists" for favorite Proven Winners shrubs, perennials, and annuals is introduced, helping listeners to narrow down plant choices.

05:01 Transition to discussing top 10 deer resistant plants, with the alliums such as ‘Serendipity’ and ‘Globe Master’ being highlighted.

07:49 Discussion on non-favorite plants, particularly the dislike for Barberry, while acknowledging its deer resistance.

10:23 Introduction of the "Plants on Trial" segment where the Sprinter Boxwood is featured, discussing its properties, including being twice as fast-growing as other boxwoods and not having the scent associated with some boxwoods that smells like cat urine.

20:57 The "Gardener's Mailbag" segment starts with a question about what tall and skinny Juniper to plant for privacy, with the host suggesting Skyrocket Juniper or Full Speed A Hedge 'Thin Man'.

25:00 Answering a question about mulching over hydrangea with exposed roots.

29:58 The "Branching News" segment kicks off with a topic about challenging words to pronounce, such as "acai" and "charcuterie".

31:08 An amusing story about a bear that stole cookies from a cafe in California.

32:57 Covering news about an encounter between a runner and an aggressive barred owl in Seattle, as well as discussing how some people are wearing masks on the backs of their heads to deter owl attacks.

38:20 A rescue story in Montana where women saved an owl caught in a fishing line.

41:07 Wrapping up the show and directing listeners to the website and YouTube channel.

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Q&A

What are some of the words that people commonly struggle to pronounce?

Some words that people commonly struggle to pronounce include açaí, charcuterie, and Worcestershire.

Why did the bear go into the café in California?

The bear went into the café in California because it was attracted to the smell of cookies and ended up eating some before being ejected by police.

Can you compost weeds without spreading seeds in the garden?

Yes, you can compost weeds without spreading seeds in the garden, especially if you hot compost or remove the seed heads before composting.

Should you mound up soil around exposed roots of hydrangea plants?

Yes, you should cover exposed roots of hydrangea plants with a two to three-inch layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark.

Are barred owls in the Seattle area attacking humans?

Yes, there have been instances where barred owls in the Seattle area have attacked humans due to their highly territorial nature.