Welcome back to Ozark Garden Talk with White River Nursery! In this episode, Sarah, Charity, and Alex share their gardening blunders—from unexpected Bermuda grass battles to mulch mishaps and mint invasions. Gardening is a constant learning experience, and sometimes even the pros get it wrong!
What We Covered in This Episode:
🌱 Straw vs. Hay as Mulch – Why Alex's attempt at a "clean" mulch turned into a lawn.
🪵Is Too Much Mulch a Good Thing?- Charity's overuse of wood chips may be creating problems.
🌿 The Great Bermuda Grass Struggle – Can you ever truly get rid of it?
🌸 Hydrangea Heartbreak – Sarah’s ongoing battle to get her bigleaf hydrangeas to bloom.
🪴 Mint Mayhem – Alex ignored his own advice and now has a mint takeover.
🍅 The Reality of Landscape Fabric – Sarah shares why her fabric-covered garden beds didn’t work as planned.
🥕 Survival of the Fittest Gardening – Learning when to let go of plants that just don’t thrive.
Despite the challenges, the team reflects on how each mistake helps them grow as gardeners. They also discuss alternative approaches to mulching, soil building, and adapting to what actually works in their yards.
Key Takeaways:
Not all gardening hacks from social media work in real life.
Some plants, like Bermuda grass and mint, will win if you’re not vigilant.
Experimentation is key! Don’t be afraid to move plants or change your approach if something isn’t working.
Soil health is everything. Building good soil over time makes a huge difference in your garden’s success.
Join us next time as we share some of our gardening successes—because, yes, we do have those too!