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Today’s video begins with a wonderful viewer comment from @JulieFurman1978, who wrote, “What a spectacularly beautiful tree.” She’s talking about the Weeping Alaskan Cedar — and she’s absolutely right.

If you missed last week’s video introducing this elegant, shapely, low‑maintenance evergreen, I encourage you to check it out. In this follow‑up, filmed in early January in my own garden, I highlight why evergreens like this are so valuable in a winter landscape and why they continue to earn their keep all year long.

If you already grow this dependable, time‑tested, and easy‑to‑love tree, we would love to hear your experiences in the comments.

There’s also a lot more to this tree than meets the eye. In this video, I share some fascinating stories about its discovery and introduction — beginning with the remarkable Scottish plant hunter Archibald Menzies, who first encountered the species in Nootka Sound, a name preserved today in its species name: nootkatensis.

Menzies and intrepid fellow Scots such as John Fraser, David Douglas, Robert Fortune, George Forrest, and George Don endured harsh conditions, disease, leeches, pirates, and perilous travel to bring back many of the plants we treasure in our gardens today. Their courage, fortitude, and curiosity helped shape horticulture as we know it.

Join me as we explore the beauty, history, and enduring value of this extraordinary evergreen.

More at: www.grownbyoverdevest.com

Illustration credit: Historical illustration concept developed by David Wilson and created with assistance from Microsoft Copilot.

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Looking for an elegant, low‑maintenance and easy to grow evergreen that delivers year‑round beauty? The Weeping Alaskan Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Glauca Pendula’) is one of the most reliable and shapely conifers you can plant. In this detailed guide, horticultural expert David Wilson walks through the nursery and his home garden to explain why this standout evergreen is a top choice for landscape design, privacy screening, and four‑season interest.

What You’ll Learn
Key features of Weeping Alaskan Cedar — graceful weeping habit, rich green foliage, and strong garden presence

Growth rate and mature size — ideal for gardens of all sizes, foundation plantings, and larger landscapes

Best landscape uses — including how it performs as a screening tree, specimen plant, or vertical accent

Cold‑hardy, low‑maintenance performance — dependable growth in Mid‑Atlantic and Northeastern climates

Seasonal versatility — why its soft, aromatic foliage is perfect for holiday decorating and winter arrangements

Where to Buy
Find Weeping Alaskan Cedar at our partnering independent garden centers throughout the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeastern states:
👉 https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

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Discover the Buddleia Little Rockstars, an exciting new series of miniature Butterfly Bushes that are transforming today’s gardens with their compact size, nonstop blooms, and irresistible pollinator appeal.
In this video, David takes you inside the nursery for an up close look at all five vibrant colors — White, Purple, Blue, Pink, and Red — and explains how these innovative dwarf Buddleias were developed to stay under 2 feet tall and wide, making them perfect for small gardens, containers, patios, and modern landscapes.
You’ll learn:
• How the Little RockStars were bred for compact growth and long-lasting color
• Where to find them at hundreds of partnering garden centers across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast US
• Simple tips to keep them extra bushy, tidy, and flowering from summer into late autumn
• Why their nectar-rich blooms are irresistible to Bees, Butterflies, Skippers, and other pollinators
• How they fit beautifully into wildlife-friendly gardens while typically being ignored by Deer and rabbits
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, high-performance shrub that brings color, pollinators, and joy to your garden all season long, the Little Rockstars are ready to shine.
Available at hundreds of partnering garden centers: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/


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Discover why visiting garden centers throughout the year can reveal extraordinary plants you might otherwise miss. Today, David introduces one of those hidden gems: Cercis ‘Don Egolf’ — a compact, upright redbud that delivers jaw‑dropping spring color in even the smallest spaces.

In early spring, this unique redbud erupts with masses of tightly packed mauve‑pink flowers along bare stems and branches, creating a spectacular display long before most plants wake up. By summer, its clean green foliage settles quietly into the landscape, offering structure without overwhelming nearby plants.

Why gardeners love ‘Don Egolf’:

Grows just 6–8 feet tall (occasionally up to 10 feet with age)

Perfect for small gardens, courtyards, patios, and narrow borders

Sterile — no messy seed pods

Low‑maintenance and supports early-season pollinators

Upright habit adds vertical interest without taking over

🌱 Available now through our network of partnering garden centers. Find a location near you: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/reatil-locator/

👉 Pro tip: Don’t just visit garden centers in spring — explore year‑round to uncover standout plants like this one!

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Introducing the newest addition to our Buxus NewGen Range: NewGen Liberty Belle®. Selected by breeder Robert Head in Seneca, SC, Liberty Belle® has consistently topped genetics boxwood blight trials for three years running.

With superior resistance to boxwood blight, good resistance to boxwood leafminer, and a low, mounding form that won’t overwhelm small spaces, Liberty Belle® is the perfect choice for today’s Homescapes. Hardy to Zone 5b, this short, compact boxwood grows at a moderately slow rate (1–2” per year), making it an ideal low-maintenance option for:

Small spaces

Low hedges

Foundation plantings

Containers and edging

Shady and partially shaded spots

✨ Attributes: Glossy, deep green foliage, deer resistance, and excellent performance in shade to part sun. ✨ Care: Minimal pruning required, with few disease or pest issues when properly planted.

🌱 Ready to add NewGen Liberty Belle® to your garden? Find them at our partnering garden centers: Retail Locator: https://grownbyoverdvest.com/retail-locator/

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Step into the nursery with our expert horticulturist David Wilson as he introduces you to Clematis ‘Elsa Späth’, a classic flowering vine that has truly stood the test of time. 🌸
Filmed among rows of stunning, in-flower specimens destined for garden centers across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this video dives deep into why this “Tried and True” variety remains a favorite after more than a century. David shares:
🌿 The unique beauty and dependable performance of ‘Elsa Späth’
📍 Where and how to plant it for maximum color and impact
📚 Additional videos on our channel to help you grow with confidence
🌍 The fascinating story of its 1891 debut by a world-renowned German nursery

Ready to bring this garden gem home? 👉 Find a partnering garden center near you: https://www.grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

More at: www.grownbyoverdevest.com

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Discover the spectacular beauty and outstanding performance of Hydrangea paniculata Little Lime Punch® with expert David Wilson. In this episode from Grown by Overdevest. This compact growing panicle hydrangea (3–5' tall) is a dream for gardeners—hardy, reliable, and bursting with color that evolves through the seasons.
Watch as David showcases its dramatic flower transformation: from greenish-white in early summer to creamy white, then soft pink, and finally rich red hues in late summer and fall.

🌿 Learn how our premium-sized, in-flower plants are delivered nursery-fresh to hundreds of partnering garden centers across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US, so you can handpick your favorite specimen and create instant impact in your landscape. Many of these centers are family-owned and staffed with knowledgeable experts ready to help you succeed.

💚 Little Lime Punch is a standout from our rigorous testing and trialing program, proving itself as one of the best-performing outdoor plants for our region.

🔍 Find a garden center near you: https://grownbyoverdvest.com/retail-locator/

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More at: GrownbyOverdevest.com

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Looking for a compact native shrub that delivers a knockout punch of color through the coldest months? Meet Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' — a female selection of our native deciduous holly that only grows around 4 feet tall and explodes with large, vibrant orangey-red berries from fall through early spring.
In this video, we’ll show you:
🌿 Why Red Sprite is a top pick for small spaces and wildlife gardens
🌸 How to pair it with a male pollinator like Ilex 'Jim Dandy' for maximum berry production
❄️ Its incredible cold hardiness (USDA Zone 4!) and one that (normally) is not bothered by deer and rabbits too!
🪴The difference expertly grown, premium-sized plants can make to get your garden off to a GREAT start.
Whether you're designing a winter-interest border, feeding the birds, or just want a low-maintenance native shrub that shines year-round, Red Sprite delivers.
👉 Find premium-quality plants like the ones featured in this video at our partnering garden centers — just visit our Overdevest Retail Locator to find a source near you: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/
👍 Like what you see? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert plant picks and garden inspiration!

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🌿 **Meet the Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower** – a dazzling variety of a native perennial that brings vibrant raspberry-pink blooms, fragrant flowers, and a parade of butterflies and pollinators to your garden from summer through fall!

Join our expert horticulturist, **David Wilson**, in the nursery as he showcases this standout hybrid derived from native American Echinacea. Discover why it’s a **pollinator magnet**, **easy to grow**, and **perfect for containers, beds, borders, and cottage gardens**.

💡 **Why You'll Love It:**
– 🌸 Bigger, bicolor blooms with a unique concertina effect
– 🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees & birds
– ❄️ Cold-hardy & low maintenance
– ✂️ Great for cut flowers
– 🌞 Thrives in full sun

📍 **Find premium-sized plants at our partnering garden centers:**
👉 [https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/](https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/)

🔔 **Subscribe for more plant profiles, garden tips & "how to" guidance:**
We post **dozens of exclusive videos monthly**—you won’t find these gems anywhere else!

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Let us know where you’re planting your Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower!

📌 **More info:** [https://www.grownbyoverdevest.com](https://www.grownbyoverdevest.com)
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Step into the heart of Overdevest Nurseries with expert David Wilson as he reveals our rose testing garden and the rigorous no-spray trials that separate the performers from the pretenders. Filmed in the heat of summer—nature’s toughest test for roses—watch as David showcases varieties thriving in real outdoor conditions, while others struggle with diseases like Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Downey Mildew, and Rust.

In this episode, discover the exceptional David Austin English Rose, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’—a glowing, disease-resistant variety that blooms from Mother’s Day through fall without sprays or deadheading. 🌞 See how this rich golden-yellow rose fades into lighter tones and apricot hints, all with a delightful fragrance and stunning English style.

🌱 Learn how our trialing process helps homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern USA grow reliable, easy-care roses. And find our expertly grown, garden-ready plants at hundreds of partnering garden centers using our Retail Locator: 🔗 https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

Discover the difference dedication makes—one rose at a time. 🌹

More at: https://grownbyoverdevest.com

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Join David Wilson in a behind-the-scenes look at how Overdevest Nurseries trials and selects the top-performing roses for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. In this episode, we spotlight David Austin’s English Rose ‘Lichfield Angel’— an exquisite example that thrives and performs, even doing well in the rigors of mid-summer heat and humidity, and severe disease pressure.

For decades, we’ve carefully perfected our craft of manicuring, deadheading, and pruning our potted roses to keep them flowering from Mother's Day through late October. Which means you can admire, touch, smell and select top-class, garden-ready, pot-grown, healthy specimens throughout the seasons.

David walks us through the nursery and our testing garden, where trial roses receive minimal care, some are even left unsprayed, and not deadheaded! All to test their natural resilience and beauty and to find the BEST NATURAL PERFORMERS. See firsthand how David Austin's Lichfield Angel shines even under tough summer conditions, and learn why our selection process ensures only the best plants make it to your garden via our partnering garden centers.

🧤 Get ready to be inspired by our commitment to excellence—one rose at a time.
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Welcome back, garden lovers! 🌼 In this exciting follow-up to our hit video Coneflowers GALORE, David Wilson introduces a stunning new addition: Echinacea SunSeekers Golden Sun. This bright golden yellow coneflower is compact (less than 18" tall), blooms from summer through autumn, and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this easy-to-grow perennial is sure to bring vibrant color and lots of wonderful pollinator appeal to your home landscape.

🌱 Premium quality plants like those featured in this video are available through our trusted network of garden centers throughout the region. More at: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

👍 If you enjoy our content, please like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest and greatest in gardening!

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How to Prune Clematis: 3 Simple Tips from our Expert David Wilson
Confused about when and how to prune your clematis? You're not alone! In this video, expert gardener David Wilson breaks it down into 3 simple, no-fuss tips that will take the mystery out of clematis pruning within our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions. David shows you what to look for, what to cut, and when to do it—all explained clearly and confidently so you can prune with success.
💡 Learn what matters most 🌿 Avoid common pruning mistakes 🌸 Encourage healthier vines, bigger blooms, and more of them over a longer period.
Watch now and grow your clematis with confidence!

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More at: GrownbyOverdevest.com

And, here on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/overdevestnurseries

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Discover the secret to growing one of the most breathtaking and resilient roses in the David Austin® Roses collection. In this step-by-step guide, expert rosarian David Wilson showcases Tess of the d’Urbervilles—an 8-foot-tall climbing rose in full, fragrant bloom, grown without a single spray. With remarkably clean foliage and an abundance of brilliant, velvety crimson flowers, this rose demonstrates impressive natural resilience to common issues like Blackspot and Mildew.
Watch until the end to see how this repeat-blooming beauty can transform your garden—whether it’s framing a doorway, clothing a wall, or softening a perimeter fence, this is all perfectly achievable, and with lots of old-world charm!
David dives deep into its lush, multi-petaled blossoms, describes the exquisite “old rose” fragrance, and shares essential care tips like deadheading to encourage repeat flowering from early summer into autumn.
You won’t believe how clean this rose looks without a single spray… Ready to elevate your garden game? Hit the like button if you love roses, and subscribe for more expert tips that will help make your garden bloom confidently.

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More at: grownbyoverdevest.com

Available at our Partnering Garden Centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US States: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/

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Discover the top-performing Hydrangea macrophylla varieties in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern remontancy (reblooming) trials! Over the past 2 to 4 years, we’ve tested 37+ reblooming hydrangeas outdoors in average garden conditions—unprotected through real-world seasons.
Join expert presenter David Wilson as he showcases the most cold-hardy, resilient, and stunning reblooming hydrangeas for your landscape.
In this comprehensive, in-depth video, you will learn how he has singled out the BEST 20 SELECTIONS that have made the grade!
So, if you're searching for the best hydrangeas for your garden, this video has the insights you need!

Packed with down-to-earth, practical information, you can listen in on a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Get tips and advice on how you can enjoy having beautiful flowering hydrangeas that will be the talk of your neighborhood.

🌿 Which hydrangea is your favorite? Drop a comment and share your experience! 🔔 Subscribe for more expert gardening advice & plant trial results!
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Healthy, premium-sized plants (like those pictured) are available through a network of partnering garden centers. This link: https://grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ will help you find the places where these TRIED and TESTED selections can be located.

More at: Grown by Overdevest: grownbyoverdevest.com

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Join our expert presenter, David Wilson as we travel back 10 months to see the results of his Hydrangea macrophylla pruning!
In the original video entitled: "How To Prune Hydrangeas (Mophead or Large Leaved Type): https://youtu.be/daL2PD_CHdE?si=-tJFHjwPHHMuAl3S

David explains when, how, and why to prune these beautiful, large-leaved (sometimes called "mophead") hydrangeas.

Now, we return to the plant to reveal how it responded—did the pruning technique work as expected? Watch to find out!

Hashtags: #Hydrangea #GardeningTips #PruningResults #DavidWilson #GardenTransformation #HydrangeaMacrophylla #PlantCare #FlowerGardening #GardenSuccess #Horticulture

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Looking for standout Hydrangea macrophylla varieties that thrive in the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast? Join expert David Wilson as he profiles three exceptional hydrangea stars, tested and selected for beauty and resilience in your garden. Whether you're after vibrant blooms, seasonal color, or foolproof performance, these selections will surely impress. Watch now for expert insights and planting tips!

Hashtags: #HydrangeaStars #GardenTips #FlowerLovers #GardenDesign #MidAtlanticGardening #NortheastGarden #HydrangeaCare #GardenExperts #DavidWilson #TopPlants

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