VIDEO: Planting Camassia with Summer Rayne Oakes!

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Camassia, a native North American bulb, is a stunning spring bloomer that thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. Often underutilized these bulbs are known for their striking blue, lavender, or white flowers.

In this video, Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes shows how to plant Camassia bulbs and shares her top plant care tips. Summer recommends mixing in a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone when planting. This practice ensures these bulbs get the nutrients they need to produce big, beautiful blooms.

 

 

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VIDEO: Fall Garden Refresh with Wyse Guide

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Watch Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide tackle some fall gardening projects at his mom’s house. In this video, Kaleb transplants boxwoods that aren’t doing well and repots agave plants from outdoor containers that need to be brought indoors for the winter. When transplanting the boxwoods, Kaleb recommends using a high-quality organic starter fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong root growth. He also uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil when repotting the agave plants to give his plants a fresh growing medium for the winter months.

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VIDEO: What You Need to Know Before Planting Garlic This Fall 🧄 🍁 || Wyse Guide

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Watch Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide share his top tips for planting garlic in the Fall.

In this video, Kaleb demonstrates how to prepare the soil, plant garlic cloves, and protect them for the winter. He also offers valuable insights on choosing the best garlic varieties, spacing cloves properly, and caring for your garlic throughout the seasons.

Kaleb recommends using an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus and a rich organic compost such as Espoma Organic Land & Sea Compost. He mixes these into his raised garden beds, already filled with Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, to add organic material and essential nutrients that support strong root growth and ensure a bountiful garlic harvest next summer.

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VIDEO: Planting Boxwoods 🌿 with Garden Answer

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Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants 500 Boxwoods in her new formal garden, transforming her space with lush greenery and a classic, structured look.

During planting, Laura recommends using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus. This essential step ensures her Boxwoods have the nutrients they need to establish quickly and thrive in their new home. Follow along to see her process and learn tips for planting success in your own garden!

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VIDEO: Planting Native Violets from Seed and Plant Plugs 🌸 with Summer Rayne Oakes

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Join Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes as she works to create a diverse garden by blending a variety of native and native-adjacent plant species.

Each plant choice contributes to the garden’s ecological value, from nitrogen-fixing Dalea to pollinator-attracting violets and rare asters. Summer uses an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide these plants with the nutrients needed for successful establishment. Summer provides valuable insights into building rich soil, designing a visually harmonious layout, and managing weeds naturally to create a beautiful, pollinator-supporting garden.

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VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes

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For those wanting a vibrant pop of color this fall, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes shares her approach to planting beautiful fall bulbs like saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) in her garden. Known for its delicate red stigmas that produce the high-value spice saffron, this plant requires careful planning and timing to thrive. Summer Rayne explains her process for selecting ideal planting spots, and preparing nutrient-rich soil using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone.

Summer demonstrates how to plant each corm with a hori-hori knife, ensuring they’re set at the right depth and orientation for optimal growth. With a few helpful tips on moisture control and harvesting, she reveals why these crocuses are a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Follow her journey to see how these stunning plants will enhance her fall landscape!

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VIDEO: Repurposing Leaves for an Easy DIY Mulch Layer 🍂 with Garden Answer

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Follow along with Laura from Garden Answer as she demonstrates how to turn fallen leaves into a powerful soil booster using leaf mulch in her garden beds. She starts by gathering and shredding leaves with her lawn mower, this helps with breaking down the leaves and preventing the formation of a thick mat layer that prevents water and air movement.

Laura adds Espoma Organic Blood Meal to balance the carbon-rich leaves with a nitrogen source, creating an ideal mix for a quick breakdown of the leaves and soil nourishment. A leaf mulch layer can be a natural insulator for delicate plants, shielding them from winter chill and enriching the soil for the next season.

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VIDEO: Planting Hostas, Repotting Boxwood Planters + Planting BIG Trees ?? with Garden Answer

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Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants Hostas, repots large boxwood plants in containers and shows us two big trees being transplanted.

To ensure her potted plants thrive, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for the perfect growing medium. When planting, she adds Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to give the essential nutrients needed for strong roots and big beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: Planting a FALL CONTAINER + HYDRANGEAS + Harvesting POTATOES with Garden Answer

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Join Laura from Garden Answer as she shows how to plant a stunning fall container filled with a mix of annuals and hydrangeas. Along the way, she shares practical gardening tips while sprucing up a flowerbed and harvesting potatoes from her vegetable garden.

To give her plants the best start, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for an ideal growing medium and adds Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong roots and big beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes

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Watch as Summer Rayne Oakes from @homesteadbrooklyn shares her repotting process for a collection of Anthurium plants. She chooses Espoma Organic Potting Mix, Orchid Mix, and Perlite, to craft the perfect potting blend. Summer feeds her plants with Espoma Organic Indoor! liquid plant food to provide the right balance of nutrients to promote healthy foliage and blooms.

The Potting Mix serves as a nutrient-rich foundation for strong root development, while the Orchid Mix adds essential bark pieces for better aeration, mirroring the natural environment of Anthuriums. Perlite improves drainage and helps prevent root rot, making it perfect for these water-sensitive plants.

Get inspired by Summer’s approach to plant care and see how she transforms her Anthuriums’ new home.

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