Let's Do Some Tabletop Gardening

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Let’s do some tabletop gardening. Topiary, styling, clipping and mulching. And then a great orchid hack!
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@selacy1965 3 месяца назад

Here’s a tip for Linda!! You can spray your terracotta with a clear sealant and it won’t be permeable anymore! I do it to all my new pieces and it works. Thanks for all your good tips!

@deborahhopkins7763 3 месяца назад

Linda, I always love and enjoy all of your videos, however, this one was extra fun to watch. I think it’s because you were back to doing a hands on project. Your back yard is absolutely beautiful!! Your color pallet is fabulous! 😃👍🏻

@kathymomcilovich2939 3 месяца назад

I love when you work with your topiary. Please keep doing it every so often. Love your garden knowledge.

@mayshirazi8564 3 месяца назад

I was working in the garden all day , I was so so tired, I came inside showered and watching Linda's show and I didn't want it to finished.. wish it was 2 hours.

@mariadoyle2368 3 месяца назад

Linda, your backyard has really turned out beautiful, the colours and planting are fabulous and set of the hard landscaping so elegantly. the vision you had has materialised perfectly.

@jillbassett9470 2 месяца назад

I became a big boxwood and topiary fan while in college in Williamsburg, Va. I've had two cone-shaped boxwoods next to our front door for years and wrap them lightly with grapevine and little white lights for the holidays. Love to watch you tend to them - it inspires me to go trim mine!

@ivychilds9938 2 месяца назад

Linda - have you thought of putting trailing plants over the wall edge ? Love your garden and you have inspired me to create topiary!! Love your videos x

@marpayne1375 3 месяца назад

I laughed out loud with the fly story 😂 Traumatized indeed!

@melissaleslie5282 3 месяца назад

I had a voluntary little shrub come up in my garden and i just screamed "I can make a TOPIARY!!!" I ended up making it a triple one. I'm just thrilled. Thank you Linda for inspiring me to try topiary gardening and to shop my garden. 😊

@marciamellow1211 3 месяца назад

My favorite plant is topiary...I am in Michigan..and have two beautiful nursery by me...they have great ones I purchase...luxury buy❤

@gingercobl5919 3 месяца назад

You are totally the reason I love topiaries! Your video series on how to make them led me to Ken Selody's video, which then led to Ken coming to my shop this spring for a pop-up shop. So thank you so much! If you're ever in North Alabama, I'd love to host a book signing at The Cupboard. My customers adore your book as well as the journal.

@jillfernandez2482 2 месяца назад

Hello 🌺 I just trimmed my boxwood topiaries and yes you are the person who got me into them and I just love trimming them ♥️I thank you Linda & Stu 🌿 btw I used to live in Duncan and Norman OK years ago.

@kerryclare3456 3 месяца назад

You inspired me to turn my ratty-looking plants into topiary. My dwarf Alberta Spruce trees, three of seven that survived, are only knee high. They are 10 years old, and I cut them into nicely rounded topiary form. They get to live, and just 'be' what they are. Everyone likes the old guys. Thanks! 😊

@user-iu4mu3bv5v 3 месяца назад

I was styling my gravel patio today and thinking of all the ideas that I stole from YOU ,especially the way your old patio was styled. over the years. I actually call it “the Linda Vater patio.

@terirachelsims8928 3 месяца назад

Almost anything in the garden is peaceful/relaxing to me, but especially pruning I can do with no bending, heavy lifting, etc. I always enjoy your videos. My answer with plants is always to keep them. I can always find a place to move them if need be.

@joywhitley3141 3 месяца назад

Yes, Linda, you have inspired me and I now have a Boxwood Bevy! I have propagated several and thank you for this satisfying gardening activity. ❤

@beckyk2581 3 месяца назад

Seeing the progress of the volunteer pumpkin vine is so fun! ❤

@lindasargent4771 3 месяца назад

I’d wind it around the main trunk to give it extra interest.

@debraisola9037 3 месяца назад

Pants totally 70's I had a similar pair in the 70's 😂. LOVE ❤️!! Happy Gardening 💚🌿

@elainemorgan5629 3 месяца назад

I started growing standard Fuchias from cuttings forty years ago but have been starting my own topiary from self seeded plantlets from my garden just recently and totally inspired by you; lovely Linda. I now have quite a few and I love then.

@evalindell2757 2 месяца назад

I was already into topiary before I saw you on RU-vid but you inspired me to do more AND you inspired me to so much more! My life is different in a very good way because of you Linda 🥰 Everything you do inspires me to try a little more a little harder I started to dress better in the garden and shop second hand etc. Just love watching you and everyone I know I have told them to watch you and some of them do! 😘

@bhazleton 3 месяца назад

Your backyard looks stunning

@peggy-ann1961 2 месяца назад

I’m not into topiary but I do the “ Linda Sculpt” on my large bushes! I ask myself….” would Linda like this?” 🇨🇦😁🇨🇦

@blk123 2 месяца назад

You can buy ceramic saucers that are sealed. I love the topiary’s in every form you have them.

@terirachelsims8928 3 месяца назад

I used to enjoy thrifting for home decor, things for the garden, and some clothes, especially for working outside. But unfortunately we don have a thrift store selection in our area and I'll no longer patronize GoodWill as they now cater to people shopping to re-sell. So I've ordered some great things on Temu, especially garden/plant-themed tops to go with loose-fitting sort of cropped pants. They also have some wonderfully comfy shoes of breathable 'fabric"/really good soles that are perfect outdoors

@denisecarvill4705 2 месяца назад

I’ll definitely try that with the orchids! 😀

@dianepittard1934 2 месяца назад

Yes obsessed and thanks to you my dear!! I love it!!🌵

@leannestevens3840 3 месяца назад

Years ago Laura at Garden Answer showed how to water proof terracotta saucers. I think she redid it again last year.

@Diana-ko5bo 3 месяца назад

L, regarding your “door to nowhere”, I would remove the door and doorway and cover that area with a trellis or one or two large bushes / trees to completely cover that area so the door opening doesn’t show. If it was my home, I’ld close up that area. Love your plantings and home. 🏡

@susanmason3432 3 месяца назад

Thank you Linda for demonstrating the “Orchid hack”. It energized me to try orchids again. Before, after they bloomed, I’d gift the foliage plant to the local farmers market Orchids man. He always happily takes them. Our community is learning a lot from you about garden design and plants. Thank you for recognizing us in your narratives. ❤❤❤❤

@ljthoml 3 месяца назад

You can seal your terracotta saucers with the Rust oleum Clear Coat. I’ve used the brush on version to seal saucers on the inside and the water never seeps through. No damage to the table top! Since you want to use them outdoors, and there is some minimal risk of rain penetrating the outside of the saucer, you should probably coat the interior and the exterior completely. The terra-cotta, being porous absorbs quickly, and the drying time is minimal. I love watching your videos. I have learned so much, thank you for all your time and effort. Happy gardening!

@margaretchiodo-keller4495 3 месяца назад

I'm so very disappointed with my gardens this year because I am suffering with a back injury that has kep me out of my gardens, and unable to do my daily gardening chores. The deer in my area have deicmated all of my many hostas (many different varieties), lilies (ornamental and stella de oro), and coreopsis. Before I was injured I sprayed deer repellent in my gardens weekly, but since the injury I have been able to walk around and spray. Suffice it to say my gardens have suffered tremendously. My husband tried his best to maintain my gardening duties but I guess it was too much for him to handle. I am heartbroken. Hopefully, I will be able to get back to gardening in the coming weeks, but not to the same degree as I had previously done. On a lighter note: Your pumpkin plant is doing very well, and I love the trellis that it's on. Ihave 2 of the same trellis' in my gardens. Your outfit looks very nice. I like blue and brown mixed together.

@joannagel4681 3 месяца назад

Have you seen Garden Answers where Laura seals her saucers with varnish to protect table tops?

@lindamizak-rg6zu 2 месяца назад

Love the orchid hack I will use it…it took about 9mos for my orchid to throw up a stem and the flowers were beautiful. I buy tea cups (I love hot teas) and saucers (for my pots to sit on). I just started my double topiary a wintergreen boxwood it is coming along thank you for showing how to reshape topiaries. ❤️

@128titanic 3 месяца назад

Hi, Linda. Thank you for your video. Best wishes and Happy the week. ❤

@catharineschleider9551 2 месяца назад

Really enjoyed today’s video. Inspiring!

@user-wp4yb6um4h 3 месяца назад

I love your ferns. Can you do a video on your care for them please. I really want to learn about them then have some of my own. Thank you for all your knowledge

@mariem.8205 3 месяца назад

Hello Linda, all your topiaries are looking wonderful! In regards to removing the extra branch, I think it should go.

@glgardener4972 2 месяца назад

The timing of this was perfect for me as I purchased two French lavender topiaries yesterday. I love topiary and these are charming. They came in plastic pots which I will change out to clay pots. However I am traveling for a week and wonder if you have any suggestions on keeping them moist but not over watered. Your garden is so inspirational and I am so happy that I learned about guara from you. I live in the Great Lakes and find your ideas so helpful. Many thanks

@queenscotia769 3 месяца назад

As soon as you asked for an opinion from the viewing public followers whether the lambs ear should go or stay ,I immediately thought the former and right again I said go ..so best choice won ..as admittedly it did look out of place, interrupted the flow of aesthetics in a row full of boxwood ..Great minds and all that Linda .. I adore your gardens both front and back..plus well done Stuart for his excellent camera work .❤

@rachelmontoya2314 2 месяца назад

Hi Linda have you ever thought about using one of those small lazy Susan where you put your plant on there and just turned the table that's an idea😊

@martivasiliades8407 3 месяца назад

Got a Eugenia topiary at Walmart last year at your suggestion. It has survived and is now out on my deck, doing well in the sun. I will trim it tomorrow ! Thanks for the tips.

@suzetteccc 2 месяца назад

Fun video!...I had a couple of myrtle topiaries which were never happy inside. When we went away, they had to sit in water inside and they got some type of fungus. I do have a history of killing indoor plants, so no more for me. On the other hand, after trimming hedges and boxwood balls in the landscape for a few years, I finally got the hang of it. It used to take me half and hour or more to do it, going back and forth to check every view. This year, it finally clicked and I have an easy time of it. Thanks to your recommendation of the Barnel trimmers. Take comfort newbies. It's true. You will get it. I never thought I would.💚

@susanschellberg4509 3 месяца назад

You inspired me to try boxwood, rosemary and lavender topiaries and to rescue 3 dying blue rug junipers and make them into faux bonsai. I now have a large collection and they look great. Definitely 70's pants. I had madras shorts and a blazer that were similar.

@user-pk5pj3wr5x 2 месяца назад

i started working with topiary thanks to you😊😊💕💕

@loricrawford8426 3 месяца назад

TIP: When I buy terracotta pots and saucers I always clear coat (I use Minwax Polyacrylic)and coat the saucers on all sides. This keeps them from soaking up water and can be used on all types of tables without leaving a mark

@lindafaierson6030 3 месяца назад

I like the balls a little feathery looking, too. Though not as formal , it s still pleasing to the eye. I must try doing a topiary some day. Thanks for sharing your talent. Your yard is beautifully zen.

@kkcarricaburu6042 3 месяца назад

Oh yes! I’m Vaterizing potted Boxwood for my porch & patio. Thanks for the introduction to the topiary life🪴

@maryadkins1451 2 месяца назад

Since watching your channel you have inspired me to try and grow my own topiaries. I love them and search out plants that would make good topiaries. Thank you for all your tips on what to look for and how to trim them!❤

@mifasola1 2 месяца назад

If anyone is from the West Michigan area and cannot find topiaries, contact Sawyer Garden Center in Sawyer Michigan. They have tons of topiaries in the greenhouse

@judyrodriguez8550 3 месяца назад

Is there room in the alley way behind you for the Lamb’s Ear? I remember you planted something back there last year - seeds or? Seems it was some kind of flowers. Anyway just a thought and as always, enjoyed your video. Thanks Linda and crew.

@denisecoviello5619 3 месяца назад

After watching your videos for years, I finally bought a topiary. I found a lavender topiary a few weeks ago in the clearance section at a big box store for just $15. I hope I can keep it alive when I bring it indoors in the fall. I’m a lot better at tending plants when they’re outside.

@janishall8062 3 месяца назад

Yes, you have inspired me and now no boxwood would is safe. I have found so many boxwoods on clearance at Wal Mart.

@meliss36 3 месяца назад

Linda your pants are adorable!! I cracked up when you asked Steward for a “tag check!” 😂😂😂 I “HAD” two myrtle topiaries.. 😢 the one that was beautiful and green, I took it outside this Spring and before I knew it, it was dead!! I just do not know what happened. I have had them both for 2 years. So I have really been babying the other one & she is alive and well! I also have a lavender topiary. Mine all also came in the like the pots you have and like. I just need to cut mine a little tighter like you have shown. Your back yard looks fabulous!! P.S., I’m in Ohio zone 6b, and if they get the hot sun they crisp up and dislike. So weird your topiaries like your hot Oklahoma sun.. 💚

@maricarmenarteaga142 3 месяца назад

Best video about topiary! Thank you for the inspiration! 🥰 trimming a couple plants I got today as I am enjoying your wonderful tutorial.

@veronicabutler4222 2 месяца назад

It may be too late but I wish you would at least keep one bunch of lambs eat, even if you move it. It is such a neat plant to show children and to let them feel it and tell them the name. I remember the first time my aunt introduced it to me as an older child. I was we thralled by it so I think it is such an interesting plant to have somewhere in your garden simply for contrast and show and tell purposes for children and adults alike!

@julieaustin4684 3 месяца назад

G’Day Lnda … I have loved ‘standard’ plants either Ficus or roses. Since I found you in January 2023, I know have several topiary and like to look at the nurseries for that strong straight middle stem. Hugs to all from Sydney, Australia. ☺️🙏🏼🍷🇦🇺🌺

@franbernhards7844 3 месяца назад

Tip: Laura from Garden Answer uses clear spray paint to make her ceramic saucers waterproof.

@virginiaramirez4214 3 месяца назад

Wow 🤩 can’t believe how fast your pumpkins are growing 👍🏽 I’ve done that a few years back with the foliage from the Orchid. 👍🏽

@joyce3790 3 месяца назад

Linda, I’m learning so much from you. Thank you so much!!

@LadyCourtney13 3 месяца назад

It should go! lol....And I am definitely going to do the "Orchid hack," my daughter gifted me at Christmas a pretty bowl with two blooming orchids and they lasted through May.

@tamiblack-yu4nk 3 месяца назад

I found you years ago when I was looking for topiary tutorials.

@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica 3 месяца назад

You have inspired me with the topiary. Amazing garden.

@noravidal3072 3 месяца назад

I just want to try topiary but didn't know how. You, Linda, have given me the courage to just doit. I save a couple of clipping form last year's coleus I have 3 and they are looking good, I'm going to trimmed them again. I would Love to see Leah's if hers is still alive.

@beverlyasleson3321 3 месяца назад

Great video love all your topiaries. Need to order your sandals I love them.

@cherylramsey3409 3 месяца назад

I have been to topiary for quite some time. However, until some of your videos aired, I have had tremendous difficulty finding them and also a lot of difficulty keeping them alive. I ordered a myrtle communis from Etsy about two months ago. I think it is dead. I have kept it moist, but then just all of a sudden like overnight all the leaves turned brown. My Eugenia topiaries From either Lowe’s Walmart Eugene or Home Depot are thriving out in the Florida bright sunshine For your laurel , I think that odd branch should go. There is a product that you can buy that will seal the inside of those terra-cotta saucers

@Annie-qu9ik 3 месяца назад

Hi those topiary balls are everywhere you must like seeing those balls. I would find a couple enough and let the rest grow more natural with bit of a trim on occasions. The idea for orchards did that after last time you showed it at the other house it is a good thing fools most. Love your pants they would look great with a matching top too it is a great look for any season.I have the other type orchards with the thinner longer leaves they should flower here before xmas mean while they have the material flowers in the pots.My very frist orchard was the San Francisco one. has a ivory white background with the pinky purple streacks and speckles in the centre of flower.

@shelleypoels3495 3 месяца назад

What if you just applied a sealer to the inside of a few Tera cotta saucers. That is what I did so they would become water tight and I still get the look I want

@Nancy-zp7qm 3 месяца назад

Hi Linda,I have been into Topiary for many years, but I always enjoy watching your videos.if I lived near you I believe we would be good friend's, we are very much alike. Blessings to you and yours. Nancy

@angieludwig79 2 месяца назад

Cut a paper plate and slice it half up to catch clippings.

@mariloufoles940 3 месяца назад

Yes om.into topiaries now

@lynndavis9432 3 месяца назад

I bought some box wood on clearance at the end of summer last year. Planted them in my garden, I want to prune them into globes....from watching you! Just need to get my nippers out.

@debbiecharles2443 3 месяца назад

Post your best videos for starting topiaries. It’s puzzling how to get the stem straight.

@user-tp3om5jo8v 3 месяца назад

Hi Linda , from Fort Wayne area !! I would love to do Topiary, however I can not find them! Loving your backyard it is amazing ! You are the best ! Blessings Paula

@maryeliason1504 3 месяца назад

Love to hear more from Stewart. And you know you want to trim that little branch off!😄

@originalchoochoo 3 месяца назад

Haha! You are definitely not lazy Linda!

@erinn5319 3 месяца назад

Your back yard is so lovely and homie! ❤ Linda do you have a coupon code for the topiaries?

@juneramirez8580 3 месяца назад

I tried once before because of you, but I failed. It was lavander and I just can't grow them.This passed Christmas a friend gave me a rosemary trimmed in the he Christmas tree shape. So far we are doing well. It is still alive and has been trimmed a few times. Would like to get some different plants for one or more ball shapes.

@dawndillon7043 3 месяца назад

Wow. That orchid looks so real. You would never know that it's fake

@mardisteffenhagen 3 месяца назад

I have five topiaries going now !!

@pitaontiveros3602 3 месяца назад

I topiary everything in my garden I can.

@joedoe5868 3 месяца назад

I bought a lemon cypress conical form which I just topiaried. I was so nervous to trim that baby. I will give it awhile before trimming it “ up” a little more. I have two other small boxwood I started and they are doing well. Now I want to see what else I can topiary. ☺️

@Angellegna3175 2 месяца назад

Love all of this. May I ask what color your fence stain is

@helenejackley840 3 месяца назад

Linda…Regards to orchids if kept to rebloom you need to inspect roots , they are probably packed in peat moss and cannot get air as they are air plants..they need orchid pots with holes in sides and bark so they drain when watered and feed as needed..they will love to be out in your backyard in the humidity and rain early morning sun..If you find rotten roots need to cut them off. If left like they are it is possible you will not have any roots left ..

@bethjohnson8234 3 месяца назад

Beautiful

@marilynmourdock3688 2 месяца назад

What if you added some river rock to your topiary tray to help stabilize the pots?

@Mary-zi7yw 3 месяца назад

I so love your videos Linda..thank youu! I do have a question. I have two Sunshine legustrums I bought last year. I was wondering if they can be topiaried or have you ever topiaried one? Thanks!

@NancyDore-cq3pe 3 месяца назад

I have chipmunks that dig in my topiary’s. Would gravel help to top dress

@fungrammacat 3 месяца назад

Since I’ve been following you, no shrub is safe around me if I have scissors or clippers in my hand! 😂

@margosugitachi9693 Месяц назад

Hi, Why are all my boxwoods yellow? What can I do as far as fertilizer for them? What can I do to green them up? Thank You, Margo PS: Love your videos! I'm a topiary lover too. :)

@danaconn6870 3 месяца назад

Yeah! Topiary

@MartinHouseFlowers 3 месяца назад

Love your topiaries! Do you have lemon cypress trees? I picked up 2 of them, repotted them watered them and almost immediately killed one of them after leaving them for a day on my potting bench that gets morning sun/afternoon shade. So they're indoors now looking out the kitchen patio door, trying to bring them back. I had hoped to put them in my greenhouse. Re. that tree on the step, I would prune that lower branch off.

@Tracymw99 2 месяца назад

Regarding the topiary’s, isn’t that cutting off all new growth? How will it get bigger ?

@SunFlower-io8xb 3 месяца назад

I topiary my Chinese Privets, they come up like weeds, so I make good use of them 😂

@AnitaSellsProperties 3 месяца назад

Hi Linda, do you grow English Laurel for topiary? It is fun watching you trim your Myrtle Topiaries

@twilde3754 3 месяца назад

I put 4 lambs ear of them in my garden last year and they became too much -- they are a bit too shaggy, dusty-looking for my aesthetic! I took out two this spring and cut the remaining two in half. I keep cutting them back, which is fine. As a small specimen in my small urban garden, they work, but I have to negotiate with them every couple of weeks.

@kimberlydawndesign5188 3 месяца назад

I’m an AL gardener. It’s already hot as … well you know where!! We need all the watering tips for potted plants. Also, what’s the best gallon or two gallon metal watering can that will not rust?

@vemer100 3 месяца назад

Because of you!

@karenbridges7853 3 месяца назад

I’ve joined in on topiary 💗 since I began following you on IG and RU-vid. I bought a gem boxwood last year and recently pruned it. Since then I notice a lot of browning. Any help ……😮🙃. Thank you.

@sonyasanders5170 3 месяца назад

Do you water the Toperaries your showing on a daily basis? I have two 3 ball ones and when I brought them home and repotted them they did nothing First week or then started getting new growth and I was pleased. Then I see them not fat😢ening up but getting some folege dieing off. I water them every 2 to 3 days because I have clay spoil but these are in pots of Mirical grow. They are in this hot Texas sun all afternoon but morning in a lot of light. What would you do to stop getting leafs dropping off ? I got some of those things you stick in pot and they suck up their on water. See no bugs. Would drainage be a problem. Large pots have drainage holes. Just don't know what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions? Maybe dress with pebbles or mix some in pot.?????? TEXAS 9