A JOURNEY THROUGH YOUR SEPTEMBER GARDEN:
with David Culp

Recording & Notes from 9/22/22

We hope you enjoyed the latest webinar with David Culp!  If you weren't able to attend the live event (or would like to listen again), links to the show recording and notes are below, along with additional notes from the webinar.

Also, priority registration is now open for A Journey Through Your October Garden, see the agenda below and register today!

Design: Landcraft Environments, Ltd.  Photo: Rob Cardillo

Access the Recorded Version

Click here to access the recorded version from the September 22nd webinar (available through October 26th). Before watching, download and print out the notes below. 

Plant List & Notes

Click here for the plant list & notes to print out—follow along with the recording and add your own notes. 

Japanese Maples in Containers

A few tips to help you with the care & growing of Japanese maples in pots:

Water: Japanese maples like moist soil, don't let them dry out. Same in winter, just less water.

Should they be brought indoors over winter? Only if lower than Zone 7, where David is. He does leave his outside on his (somewhat protected) terrace. Check with an extension service or master gardeners association for your local recommendations.

How much light if brought indoors? Even if they are dormant, they still need some light. However, too much light and warmth will cause them to break dormancy. Again, check locally for specific recommendations.

Should container-grown maples be 1 to 2 zones hardier? Some recommend yes, because of the lack of root protection of container plants versus those planted in the ground. However, there are many other factors to consider, such as overhead protection, wind protection, mulch, etc. Check locally for specific recommendations.

Can they eventually be transplanted in the ground? Potted Japanese maples are easy to transplant from pot to ground; however, much more difficult to relocate once planted in the ground. Just like any other plant, dig a wide hole and don't cover the top of the root ball. Plant slightly high and mulch around the sides, without touching the trunk.

Do they need to be root pruned to be kept in containers long term? Japanese maples are slow growers, but will benefit from periodic root pruning to avoid becoming too crowded within the pot.

A couple of attendees recommended MrMaple.com as an online source to purchase Japanese maples.

Attendees' Favorite Online Bulb Sources

To buy Galanthus bulbs from David: Brandywine Snowdrops

When asked, many of you commented that you preferred a more naturalistic style of bulb planting, rather than formal. David mentioned interplanting, the signature style of Dutch garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet. Read more about her creative planting method and get inspired to try "sprinkling" your bulbs this year.

Additional Webinar Notes

Denise's three favorite asters:
- 'Little Carlo', 'Bluebird', and 'Tiny Tot'

Squirrel Solutions for bulbs: 
Denise uses chicken wire over the top of bulb planting sites, with the edges tucked down and secured with jute mesh staples. Another listener said that she used Repel granules on the surface last year and it seemed to work for her.  (Thanks, Kim!) David also mentioned that squirrels don't seem to dig as much in areas where he has planted bulbs beneath gravel. See more strategies to protect your garden from squirrels.  

For help finding out if a plant is deer resistant: 
- Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance - Rutgers University

For help finding native plants:
- Native Plant Finder - NWF.org
- Audubon Native Plants - Audubon Society

Frequently Asked Questions:
Find answers to many frequently asked questions about David's garden and his gardening practices—including how David deals with deer in his garden.

A JOURNEY THROUGH YOUR OCTOBER GARDEN
 Thursday, Oct. 27 @ 6PM EST

• Foliage Color: Taking a closer look at trees, shrubs, and other elements of color in your autumn garden
• Planning for Your Winter Garden: Keep your winter garden beautiful with hardscape, trees, and late-winter/early-spring blooming plants
• More bulbs: Discover more unusual bulb varieties to freshen your spring garden look

DAVID'S BOOKS

These books and others can be found in our bookstore.

A special thank you to Rob Cardillo for all of the amazing photographs of David's garden. See more of his work at RobCardillo.com.

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