You should do a “tree/shrub” in a pot video submission for your series on our gardens. Also a Japanese Maple collection one. Someone here said they have over 200! I’d looove to see that!
Hi! I’m a fan of Japanese maples and I have a collection which can be like 45 maples, less or more depending how much I want to add and change in my limited space. I know here in RU-vid someone called “Maple Nutz” who have more than 400 cultivars and he posted here each variety. Take a look over him.
I have a Christmas tree in a pot. I bought it three years ago from my supermarket. It was two feet then and just over four now. It has just pushed out small purple cones. It’s gorgeous. It comes onto the patio for winter for me to decorate.
I love this idea! If we ever screen in our porch I might be taking your wonderful idea (its far too windy to decorate something unprotected here). I always cringe when we cut down our tree, I'd much rather have a live tree that will keep on growing! 💚
@C NB I live in the uk and our weather is unpredictable. It has blown over a couple of times so I must repot this yr. When I purchased the tree it did come in a pot with roots.
Hello Laura and Family, But WHO is Douglas lol!!!! Such a beautiful cat. THANK YOU for helping me throughout the past 7/8 years. Iv watched you everyday for all that time and thumbed up every video befor even watching but love the content you put out. You have no idea how much you have helped me especially when iv suffered with my anxiety. A massive hug from me x x
One of the best aspects about this channel is its honesty. It may seem strange, but I really enjoy it when Laura shows an overgrown shrub that hasn't been pruned in forever because at first I'm inclined to think, "How could they let it get like that?" Then I have to step back and say, "That's life. Not everything can be done even if your job is gardening for RU-vid." Thank you Laura and Aaron for keeping it real. I'm certain it's the main reason why I keep coming back to this channel.
Laura, with those red tulips coming up every year, despite their uplifting, the universe is telling you to embrace that small pop of red! Loved this video, as I am getting ready to pot up a Japanese maple.
What a pretty planting of the tree! It looks great adding a splash of color and height in that corner. Those poor determined red tulips, in a battle with Laura to survive. ( I think the look gorgeous…shhhh, don’t tell Laura!)
Yes Laura, LIFE. 😂 My Christmas tree is still sitting in it's stand on the back deck! I'm glad I'm not the only one who still has a Christmas tree sitting outside in may. I thought I saw some birds making a nest. I need to get it checked over thoroughly before I remove it from the back there. LIFE.
Well, my Christmas tree is gone; but, the Christmas Garland in the front porch is still there because a small bird decided to nest on it and I don't have the heart to mess with it. Good info on potting trees in Containers.🌾
Laura, your plant passion just oozes throughout this entire video. You have so much knowledge to share with us - thank you. Your tree & flower selection is gorgeous! I look forward to your daily videos and weekly highlights in anticipation of what's in store. So Much Fun!
Good Morning!!🌞😊🌷I am so happy to see a Japanese Maple back in that pot!! I like that Heuchera! That planting is gorgeous!! Great tips on growing trees in pots, much appreciated - thank you! 🥰🌳💚🌳💚
I have a Japanese Maple in a container on my deck for about 10 years and it keeps doing well. It's tipped over from wind a few times so now I have it tied to the deck railing. I'm a zone 6b so we do get snow and cold. I'm thinking I might start looking this year to take it out of the container and put it in the ground. But it has added such great interest and color on our deck!
Oh my gosh! The amount of info you provided in this video is super helpful. I always look for the hints & tricks I can takeaway & this video was packed full of useful, helpful info. Thank you
I love how that corner looks with the Japanese maple. Maybe this one will last many more years. The other plants look pretty too, and definitely complete the look.
Just beautiful, I want those heuchera's, I love them! And white blooms too, wow. I just made a comment to my hubby last night, we're working on putting in a new koi pond and the heuchera's I planted last yr are blooming! What! The hummers will love the early blooms. Thank you for sharing these pretty plants. Much love ❤❤ StL Missouri 6a.
Counter sinking! Brilliant. I learn so much from your videos Laura. I so appreciate it when you explain your choices regarding color, foliage, and texture when considering plant placement. My favorite aha moment was when you shared what you learned about color from your mother: red, yellow, blue & green in a flower bed. I could never figure out what I didn’t like about my plant combinations until you talked about color. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Such a gift you have!
I FEEL COMPLETE & ACCOMPLISHED! Laura, we get so attached to your garden like it's our own! Been wanting the Acer Japanese Blood good tree replaced since the previous one came out. The perfect color, texture, etc. When something is perfect, you just have to repeat it!
Benjamin has the cutest face ever! Never wanted to live vicariously through anybody before but Laura, I just love your whole life. ❤ thank you for sharing!
I love Japanese maples so much! I never met one I didn’t like! It looks so good with the contrasting colors of the plants you have put underneath it! Hope we’ll get lots of glimpses of this container all through the coming months!💚💚💚
You are a wealth of information. Since watching your videos, I can go to the greenhouse and recognize the name of plants and how to use them. Thank you for what you and your family do! And the Japanese Maple is beautiful.
My husband bought a small Japanese maple last fall and we potted it up but I wanted to pot it up in a bigger pot and you have given me the information I needed to get it done . We have a deck in the back that needs something a little tall so this video was perfect thank you . We all have things that we don’t want anyone to see in our gardens , it’s life at my age I don’t find the need to explain myself , lol , have a wonderful day everyone 🌸🪴🌺🪴🌻
I love how you’re not afraid to be you and show how even through all your planting, even YOU can forget to take down a Christmas tree. Or when you show your failed ventures. It helps us know that it’s ok and to not always be worried about the fails in gardening. Thank you 😊🌺 ALSO: Benjamin melts my heart every time he speaks! “Yea, I was going to do a video with you.” What a little gentleman and loving soul. Ugh I miss little kids. Mine are teenagers now. 😢
Laura love your honesty! We all have our “Christmas trees in a pot” projects lol. Love how u potted a Japanese maple. I have a similar variety. I feel inspired
Thank you for being so real and keeping the Christmas tree in the pot. I am sure there are lots of us who are still dealing with overdue projects. My husband told me the other day that he hates it when I leave my tools out. However I told him that I leave the tools by the area where I need to do a project and then it reminds me to do it LOL🥰
Lol Laura, my oldest daughter still has her Christmas 🎄 tree in her living room up!! I told that it's not just a Christmas tree. But a valentine's, St Patrick's day, Easter, and soon 4th of July tree! Lol. Hahaha, her response is "don't be judgey" lol.
Good morning, Laura☕️. I love the 🌳 in a pot look. In another area, you can cut the bottom off of the pot and let it grown into the ground. Saw it on Bunny Guinness. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈
I got an Angel Wings last fall. It’s rated zone 8, and since I’m in pnw zone 8, I’d planned on putting it in a larger pot and keeping it protected from excess cold and moisture. I forgot about it. 🤦🏻♀️ Luckily it was against the house on the south side so the snow and rain only killed off the top. Was I glad to see new growth coming up in April!
The Japanese Maple is my favourite tree, there are so many different leaf shapes and colours, ours are in Autumn tones at the moment, I just love them.
I absolutely adore you guys, I love everything that you do and I cherish that you share your family too. Now, all that said the fact that red tulips grow every year makes me smile so big and I mischievously imagine Aaron popping them in the garden. I adore red in our garden, but I totally understand Laura is particular about her color scheme. 😁
Thank goodness for Laura. I had literally just come in from trying to sort my jungle of a garden , deflated because I had a Christmas tree 🎄 still in a pot! I put on Laura for some uplifting inspiration and yippee I’m in good company if Laura still has a Christmas tree in a pot. Thank you I now have renewed energy to continue xxxxxx much love and gratitude xxxx
Just planted a Bloodgood into a container and it’s always so nice that I can find this info years later. What a library you’ve created. To keep these doing well beyond a few years, it seems we have to “root prune” them which one can find info on from other creators who specialize in maples. For instance s visual learners, RU-vid and its creators are awesome.
I love the idea of a tree being a temporary plant! What a great idea! I have such a small yard. Trees are usually thought of as being so permanent. It's nice to think about enjoying different trees over time.
Best way to spend my lunch break...Watching a Garden Answer video! I planted a snippet lime weigela in a container this spring. I'm excited to see how it goes and when I will put it in the landscape!
I’ve left my Christmas tree outside for months as well, specifically for the birds. And now I’m headed to the garden center for a new pot and a Japanese Maple. 😉
Yes! I just bought a small Japanese Maple sapling with the intent on potting it that was inspired by the first Japanese Maple tree you had in that pot! I watched that video too but am looking for a good container. Thanks for the new updated video! And LOVE the floral combination!
Just realised the time and thought oh there will be a gardern answer video for today I haven't seen. Then I got more excited when I realised there was another video on highlights channel. 😅 gardern answer is so addictive lol xxx
Love the look - I really don't have a space for the tree once it leaves the pot, trying to think if I know anyone who would want it later🤷👏the airyness or whispyness, color and height of the arrangement it so pleasing! My wheels are turning as I try to think of a way to utilize all or parts of this beautiful arrangement - thanks for continued inspiration!!👏👍❤️
That's a beautiful tree! I have a few red Japanese maples in the ground, and I love them. There is a particular kind of Japanese maple that has green leaves, but in the winter, it's branches turn red. It's so unique to see the red branches in the dreary winter. We have two off those. They are bullet proof! No pests and handle heat, cold, drought, and wet. Our weather has been wild the last 5ish years. It handles it all.
That’s beautiful, Laura! 🙌 I have three japanese maples in pots on the north side of our patio and they seam to have done great this winter (Sweden, zon 4). We are planning for a pond area where they will go eventually, but we do enjoy them so much in the meantime. It’s a great way to get double use out of them. And a way to handle ones inabillity to wait for the pond to actually be finished, before one runs out to shop for plants…😅😁
I was so glad to find out the name of what I only knew the common name of, lambiastrim. The common name I knew it was was, Yellow Arch Angel. I always learn something with every video! Thank you Laura 🌿
I’m about to do some fruit trees in pots so I’d love to hear more specifically about the fruit and citrus in pots. I know you’ve done this before, but anything new would be appreciated :)!! Thank you 🙏.
Laura the container looks so beautiful and perfect backdrop to your seating area. Thanks so much for all your advice and tips.. you are amazing and I love watching your videos ❤️
Your Benjamin is so sweet! The maple tree and companion plants look wonderful in the planter. I enjoy watching all of your and Aaron’s videos. You’re such great teachers. I reference your videos when I see a plant or tree that I am interested in planting, as you provide such good, useful information. I know if I follow your instructions, I will greatly increase my chance for success! Thank you both!
Hey Laura, I really appreciated you bringing out a variety of plants. It is no secret you like what you like , but thank you for sharing different choices that could work in this condition. Lol! Red tulips 🌷 ♥. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience for us.
Wow to see that Christmas tree go and see a beautiful Japanese Maple take it's place and the other plants... just beautiful Ms Laura. Can't wait to see what you do in the Hartley. Have a blessed day.
I planted a Japanese Maple in a pot about 4 years ago. I love it as the thriller and swap out annuals for pops of seasonal color. I love how the tree changes with the seasons which adds a bonus to the color scheme. I just need to remember this when selecting annuals. My favorite pinks with orange foliage aren’t the best complicating colors! 🤪
Laura I love growing Japanese Maples in containers. I have three different varieties in large pots. Such great information you have shared. Always enjoy my visit with you each morning. Douglas has made himself right a home. ❤️ all the kitties when they make an appearance. Thank you and Aaron for such amazing videos. Here’s to a great gardening season.
I planted a dwarf Alberta spruce in a container last year, with no clue what I was doing! Lol! Then here comes Laura with her valuable wisdom that I can utilize to give my tree her best life! You are so full of useful tips…like planting a plant in its pot so it doesn’t receive as much water as others members of the pot may need! This year I’ve planted calabrachoa in the container along with a sweet potato vine and lantana, and wondered about that calabrachoa with its need to dry out between waterings…what a GREAT idea! Thank you Laura, for teaching this old dog new tricks! Happy gardening folks!
This was really helpful- I always learn a lot from Laura's videos but this one was spot on for this time of year. Lots of valuable information about container planting...and I just might be brave enough to plant a tree in one of my bigger pots! Thank you so much.
"Because LIFE!!" made me smile! I love Japanese maples!! I bet it looks beautiful from inside the sunporch as well. Can't wait to see this area after the clematis blooms. Thank you for showing the sweet woodruff as I was unfamiliar with this plant. And my children are always happy to see the kitties.
No judgment here! I still have a pot of Christmas boughs that I will probably dismantle this weekend, lol. I love how exuberant you are in these videos. I also enjoy seeing the cats do what cats do and you just take it all in stride. And Benjamin is adorable, what a cute little helper.
Nice to get an in depth lesson on container planting and care for trees and perennials. I always forget to water in the winter as we disconnect the hose because of freezing. Thanks Laura.
I love how the editor of the video left in how you tried the large grey leafed plants first and then changed your mind. It’s proof for everyone that sometimes you just need to see it put together before you decide what the best choice of plants are.
I think the flower beds by your kitchen door are my absolute favorite. Such a peaceful spot lush spot to sit and relax or just enjoy the view while your doing dishes.
This video just brings me joy! The first video I watched of yours was you planting your last Japanese maple in this same place!😊 Since then I am thankful for all I've learned. Thank you!
This video was so perfectly timed! I just planted a blood good maple in a pot earlier this week and was wondering what to look for. The previous maple you had on your pot inspired me and now I’m so glad to see a round two for you! Just a beautiful planting! Also so fun to see what you chose for the underplanting! I used cream and blue blooming plants so seeing a different setting is just wonderful!
First, that tree is beautiful! Second, I loovve those heuchera!!! I can't wait till they are available for purchase! Thank you for all the tips/information on planting trees in pots. Question, when you get ready to take the tree out of the pot how do you get it out? Seems it would have a huge root ball. Aren't Japanese maples a little sensitive regarding their roots being messed with? I want to put one in a pot too so that is why I'm asking this. Thanks ❤️
Hi Kayla, Japanese Maples are used a lot as a bonsai, when they get repotted they get root combed and root pruned so transplanting it should not be a problem. I hope this helped.
I have been using the Diamond Frost Euphorbia in my front porch pots, my house faces north, and they do fine. They only get maybe 1 hour of evening sun. I love how delicate they look-almost glowing in the evenings. 😊
