Planting up Our Kitchen Flowerbed! 🌿💜 // Garden Answer

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🌻 The gardeners are working on an area called the kitchen flower bed, which has undergone significant changes, including an extended brick walkway and a rock wall.

🌿 They encounter an issue with a locust tree that had previously suffered from scale insects but is now exhibiting signs of poor health, including yellowing and leaf burn.

🌧 The weather patterns have been favorable with overcast skies and rain, aiding the garden's growth and maintenance.

🌸 Perennial plants need to be replaced, and the gardeners are planning for sun-loving varieties, anticipating less shade due to the ailing locust tree's potential removal.

💡 They are considering the impact of losing a large tree on the garden's design and are open to input from viewers about possible causes or solutions for the tree's health issues.

🛠 A variety of tools and gardening supplies are kept handy in a vehicle to prevent interruptions for fetching items, demonstrating efficient project management.

🌱 The garden renewal includes planting new perennials, cleaning up existing plants, and handling landscaping around significant garden features like boxwoods and a fountain.

💐 Impulse purchases, such as enchantress blue hydrangeas, are part of the garden's new additions, bringing personal joy and experimentation to the space.

📏 Planned structural elements include a New Look Dusty Miller hedge and a considered use of plant heights and color tones to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing garden bed.

🌤 Despite challenges and interruptions like a weather storm, the gardeners are content with the progress made and look forward to the future beauty of the updated flower beds.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction to the kitchen flower bed renovation project.

00:20 Describing changes made to the flower bed, including adding a rock wall and extending the stone walkway.

00:56 Discussing issues with a locust tree near the flower bed that's looking sick despite no visible signs of pests or diseases.

02:09 No visible problems with the locust tree, but it’s showing signs of distress, no apparent cause found.

03:00 Planning to replace perennials due to the stone work requiring changes to the flower bed, which will be better suited to plants that can handle more sunlight.

03:37 Goals for the day include planting, clean-up, and possibly rearranging containers.

04:01 The speaker prepped the area by hedging boxwoods the previous day.

05:53 Planting and gardening work begins.

10:47 Progress update after a storm rolled through, interrupting work but providing moisture.

11:53 Tour of the work done in the garden, including planting hucreas and helichrysum by the kitchen exit.

14:02 Discussing the placement of newly planted lemony lace elderberry, which is expected to add brightness to the area.

16:00 Highlighting a new boxwood hedge and discussing plans for further garden additions.

17:11 Adding enchantress blue hydrangeas as an impulse purchase and a Mother's Day gift to herself, discussing the potential for these plants in this location.

20:37 Closing remarks and anticipation for updates on how the flower bed project will turn out throughout the growing season.

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Q&A

What are the new changes to the kitchen flower bed area?

Last year, there was concrete removed, an extension of the brick walkway, flagstones added, and a rock wall installed. This resulted in the front part of the flower bed being eliminated because the rocks extended further back than what was there before.

Why is there a need to replace perennials in the kitchen flower bed area?

Due to the changes made to the area, which involved work with concrete and stones extending further back in the flower bed, some of the perennials were affected or eliminated. Now that the bed has been modified, there's also a need to choose plants that can handle more sunlight if the existing trees become more sick or are removed.

What is the issue with the locust tree?

The locust tree has been having problems since the owners moved in six years ago when it was covered in scale. Even though that problem was treated, the tree has required pruning annually to remove dead parts. Recently, the tree has started to look unhealthy with yellowing and burning at the ends of the leaves, which resembled an iron deficiency. Despite administering chelated iron, there were no signs of insect entry points or fungal issues, leading to confusion about the cause of the tree's decline.

What are the plans for the flower bed under the locust tree?

The locust tree is an important architectural feature for the area, and its health will impact the planting decisions for the flower bed. Since the tree is looking sick and creating more sunlight in the bed, the plan is to plant perennials that can handle more sun, taking advantage of the current situation to add suitable plants for the changing conditions.

What is being done to tidy up the flower bed area?

The area is being cleaned up, with yellowing crocus foliage being removed. Additionally, there are plans to plant more pin cushion flowers, move a container out of the way, and generally fill the space to make it look more tidy. There might also be a need to bring in new mulch and choose a pot for a beautiful maple tree.

What did the owners do with the hydrangea that doesn't usually thrive in their area?

As a treat to herself for Mother's Day, the owner bought a hydrangea macrophylla called Enchantress Blue, even though these plants don't typically do well in their region due to lack of acidic soil conditions. She considers this to be an experiment and placed the hydrangea in a spot that receives morning sun but is shaded in the afternoon, which could possibly allow the plant to thrive.

How are container plants being chosen and arranged in the area?

Container plants are being chosen for their contrasting textures and colors. The owner planted wild berry huechera and helichrysum icicles in one container while experimenting with different shades of blue plants together. Other containers are arranged with a variety of plants including asparagus ferns, different types of coleus, plectranthus, and marigolds.