Planting a Shade Garden | Etsy Plant Haul | Spring Yard Clean Up | Gardening Vlog

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Planting a Shade Garden | Etsy Plant Haul | Spring Yard Clean Up | Gardening Vlog" by Blossom Flower Delivery

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🌱 The presenter shares their experience with landscaping and gardening after a cold spell had passed, indicating a return to outdoor projects.

📦 A plant haul from Etsy is discussed, revealing the presenter's first time ordering live plants online and setting expectations for newcomers to online plant shopping.

🌳 Some disappointment is expressed with the size and condition of the ordered plants, highlighting the stick-like appearance of a pink dogwood tree.

🛍️ The host mentions the importance of reading seller reviews on Etsy and discusses the experience with Hosta King, an Etsy seller specializing in shade-tolerant plants.

🌺 A discrepancy in the expected and actual size of the coral bells plants suggests that buyers should manage their expectations when purchasing plants online.

🤔 The presenter recounts a slight mishap with the seller not including promised extra plants in the order, pointing out the influence of customer service on the buying experience.

🖊️ Label clarity is mentioned as an issue, with poor handwriting making it difficult to identify the types of received plants.

👩‍🌾 Practical gardening tips are shared, such as using a snow shovel for removing debris and the usefulness of an auger attachment for planting.

💡 Observations about how plants can quickly show growth after planting, indicating the immediate impact of good gardening practices.

🌼 Finally, the video documents an intention to mulch the area later in the season to maintain a clean appearance in the garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:30 Introduction and reason for doing landscaping and gardening projects.

00:51 Mention of the recent cold weather and protecting the plants.

01:09 Discussing a plant haul from Etsy.

01:44 Expectations about the size of the plants ordered online versus what was received.

02:06 Description of the pink dogwood tree received, which resembled a stick.

03:04 Details about hostas and other shade plants ordered.

03:38 Extra plants supposedly shipped as an apology but not received by the buyer.

04:49 Discussion about the appearance and labeling of the coral bells (Heuchera) plants.

05:49 Introduction of the black lily bulbs purchased.

06:31 Planning to work on the shade garden landscaping area.

06:51 Cleanup process described for preparing the garden bed.

07:08 Raking and cleanup process of the garden area shown.

09:06 Arrangement of hosta plants and starting with the planting process.

09:54 Use of a drill attachment auger for planting.

10:40 Concern about whether the “blue hosta” will grow properly.

10:46 Use of bone meal fertilizer when planting.

11:23 Final look at the planted garden area and plans for future maintenance. Note: The timestamps from the subtitles are used as given, and the descriptions provided summarize the interesting parts of the gardening process as depicted in the video.

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Q&A

Can you order full plants on the internet?

Yes, you can order full plants on the internet, as the speaker did for the first time, ordering from Etsy.

What was the speaker's experience with ordering a pink dogwood tree online?

The speaker received what was essentially a small stick and had lower-than-expected expectations for the size of the plant.

What are the speaker's plans for the dogwood tree?

The speaker hopes to plant the dogwood tree and see it bloom with pink flowers, potentially in about five years.

What issue did the speaker have with their Etsy order of plants?

The speaker had to remind the seller to ship the order and was told they would receive extra plants for the inconvenience, which did not happen. Additionally, the labeling on the plants was difficult to read.

Did the speaker find the prices for the plants ordered on Etsy to be reasonable after receiving them?

After reviewing what they received for around a hundred dollars, the speaker questioned whether the items were worth the cost.

What type of plants does the speaker work with in their garden, given the shaded environment?

The speaker works with shade-tolerant plants like hostas, sedum, and coral bells. They also discussed adding more color to their garden with varieties of coral bells ordered from Etsy.

What does the speaker suggest doing after planting new plants in the garden?

The speaker suggests doing some cleanup, fertilizing with bone meal around the drip line of each plant, and using store-bought garden soil to cover the root balls, ensuring there are no air pockets. They also recommend watering the plants well after planting.