Oh Rats! An Unexpected Garden Guest @TylerLloyd

Tyler Lloyd How do you get rid of rats in your garden? No, really, I’m asking because I’ve got a new garden guest this year: a rat. In this video, I’ll walk you through what happened when I discovered a rat in my garden and the steps I’m taking get rid of my rat problem.

In this video:
- Signs that you might have rats or other pests in your garden
- The steps I am taking to deal with the situation
- Why you might want to add a trail camera to you garden

Trail camera I use: amzn.to/4kTVsYp

If you’ve dealt with rats or other pests in your garden, leave a comment with your best advice! And don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more gardening tips and stories.

#gardening #pestcontrol #ratsingarden #backyardgardening #gardeningtips #organicgardening #rodentcontrol

updated 1 year ago

Oh Rats! An Unexpected Garden Guest

Tyler Lloyd 2025-07-27 | How do you get rid of rats in your garden? No, really, I’m asking because I’ve got a new garden guest this year: a rat. In this video, I’ll walk you through what happened when I discovered a rat in my garden and the steps I’m taking get rid of my rat problem.

In this video:
- Signs that you might have rats or other pests in your garden
- The steps I am taking to deal with the situation
- Why you might want to add a trail camera to you garden

Trail camera I use: amzn.to/4kTVsYp

If you’ve dealt with rats or other pests in your garden, leave a comment with your best advice! And don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more gardening tips and stories.

#gardening #pestcontrol #ratsingarden #backyardgardening #gardeningtips #organicgardening #rodentcontrol

Homeowner Slowly Creating His Own Native Plant Botanical Garden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-08-16 | Over the last four years I have been working hard to replace lawn and invasive plants with native plants. It has been extremely rewarding to see the gardens mature and what life it has brought to our property. Yet, it hasn't been without my fair share of mistakes.

Non-native Plant Shaming #gardening #nativeplants #savethebees

Tyler Lloyd 2026-08-16 | Win people over to the wonderful world of native plants with kindness, curiosity, and education instead of shaming them for not knowing better.

Good and Bad After 3+ Months Using the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD Robot Mower

Tyler Lloyd 2026-07-25 | After three months with the LUBA from @mammotiontech, here’s my honest long-term review: what it does well, where it struggles, the problems I’ve encountered, and whether I still think it’s worth the money.

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#mammotion #LUBA3AWD #robotlawnmower #lawncare

Your Garden Is Too Hot. Do This Now.

Tyler Lloyd 2026-07-15 | Extreme heat can shut down your garden fast. Here’s how shade cloth can protect plants, reduce stress, and keep your summer garden producing.

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Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t

A parasitic plant without chlorophyll | Conopholis americana #nativeplants

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-30 | ...

Late June Kentucky Garden Tour: What’s Working, What’s Not

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-30 | A late June garden tour from my Kentucky backyard — the good, the bad, and the weedy.

In this video I walk through what’s growing in my summer vegetable garden, including peppers, fairy tale eggplant, ground cherries, basil, hibiscus, watermelon, tomatoes, leeks, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, beans, corn, garlic, squash, herbs, strawberries, and more. I also talk through some of the problems I’m dealing with: crabgrass, empty beds, poor germination in the heat, squash pests, rabbits, tomato disease, and the general mid-summer garden burnout that starts to hit as we move toward July and August.

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How YouTube Changed My Life | 5 Years As a Small YouTuber

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-22 | I started making YouTube videos because I enjoyed creating things. Years later, it's led to unexpected opportunities, friendships, skills, and experiences I never could have planned for. Here's what being a YouTuber has actually been like.

Steep hills, obstacles, and tall grass: Can the LUBA 3 AWD handle it?

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-14 | After two months with the LUBA 3 AWD, I give my honest thoughts on the strengths and limitations of this robot lawn mower. Could it handle everything I threw at it?

Here's the exact mower I have: amzn.to/4vtutbl

#mammotion #LUBA3AWD #robotlawnmower #lawncare @mammotiontech

I Got Featured in the Newspaper… Then Everything Sold Out

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-09 | The newspaper article was awesome… and then the orders started pouring in. So today I’m trying to catch up: filling plant orders, updating stock, watering everything, and getting ready for the next season even before this one comes to an end.

Read the full article: courier-journal.com/story/news/local/science/environment/2026/06/04/louisville-native-plant-nursery-increases-access-to-native-plants/89974821007

I may have mastered carrots 🥕 🐰 #gardening #mybackyardgarden #growyourownfood

Tyler Lloyd 2026-06-07 | ...

10 Best Native Plants for Home Gardens (Louisville, KY)

Tyler Lloyd 2026-05-31 | Thinking about adding native plants to your garden but not sure where to start?

In this video, I share my 10 favorite native plants for home gardens in Louisville, Kentucky. These are plants I've grown, observed, and recommended repeatedly because they provide beauty, support pollinators and wildlife, and perform well in real-world gardens.

Whether you're building a pollinator garden, replacing invasive plants, reducing maintenance, or simply looking for plants that thrive in our region, these native species are a great place to start.

Shop My Nursery: louisvillenative.com

#NativePlants #KentuckyGardening #LouisvilleKY #PollinatorGarden #WildlifeGarden #NativePlantGardening #GardenDesign #Pollinators #LouisvilleNative #KentuckyNativePlants

A Real Day Running My Native Plant Nursery (and Everything Else)

Tyler Lloyd 2026-05-23 | A real day running a native plant nursery in Louisville, Kentucky while working a full-time job.

I’m growing and selling native plants for pollinators, wildlife habitat, and low-maintenance landscaping—all available for local pickup in Louisville, KY. In this video, I’m packing orders, organizing inventory, setting up irrigation, and working on my garden and nursery systems.

If you’re looking for:

Native plants in Louisville, KY
Pollinator plants for butterflies and bees
Milkweed, coneflowers, goldenrods, and more
Sustainable landscaping and backyard habitat ideas

You’re in the right place.

🌱 Shop native plants (Louisville pickup): louisvillenative.com

📍 Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

#nativeplants #louisvilleky #pollinatorgarden #nativeplantnursery #kentuckygardening #backyardhabitat #growyourownfood #permaculture #gardeninglife

My favorite gardening tool can’t be bought here #gardening #mybackyardgarden #kentucky #westafrica

Tyler Lloyd 2026-05-18 | ...

Can a robot mower handle my challenging yard? — LUBA 3 AWD from Mammotion (No RTK Needed)

Tyler Lloyd 2026-05-10 | I’ve got a lot going on—5 acres, a garden, a nursery, a full-time job, and a young family. So when @mammotiontech reached out and sent me their Luba 3 AWD robot mower, I was less interested in the tech and more interested in one question: Can this actually give me my time back?

Here's the exact mower I have: amzn.to/4vtutbl

In this video, I’m sharing my first impressions. This isn’t a full review—just an honest look at setup, early performance, and whether this thing might realistically replace my riding mower.

#LUBA3AWD #robotlawnmower #lawncare

I Invited People Over… and It Changed My Garden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-04-26 | The fastest way I improved my garden had nothing to do with tools or plants. I just invited people over. It pushed me to fix what I’d been ignoring—and to think about the space differently.

Before You Plant Native Plants… Do This First

Tyler Lloyd 2026-04-19 | Most native plant failures don’t happen after planting… they happen before.

In this video, I walk through the one step that matters more than anything else: site preparation. From clearing existing vegetation to understanding your soil, light, and moisture, this is how you set native plants up to actually thrive—not just survive.

I cover:
- Why planting directly into grass and weeds usually fails
- Different methods for clearing a site
- When herbicides might make sense as a tool
- How to read your site before choosing plants
- And how to match plants to conditions instead of forcing them to fit

If you’ve ever planted natives and felt like they just didn’t take off, this is likely the piece that was missing. This isn’t about doing more work—it’s about doing the right work first.

#NativePlants #GardenDesign #SitePrep #EcologicalGardening #BackyardHabitat

It’s baby turtle season 🐢

Tyler Lloyd 2026-04-17 | #turtles #mybackyardgarden #wildlife #nativeplants

Can’t have too much compost, right? 😅

Tyler Lloyd 2026-04-17 | #backyardgardening #gardening #mybackyardgarden #growyourfood #garden #kentucky

Drought, Pests, and a Nursery I’m Not Ready For

Tyler Lloyd 2026-04-12 | It’s early April in Louisville, Kentucky (Zone 6/7), and my spring garden is already throwing problems at me.

Last year, we had some of the highest rainfall on record. This year, it’s the opposite—dry conditions, fast-moving pests, and a lot of pressure to keep everything alive while building a native plant nursery from scratch.

In this video, I walk through:
- what to plant in early April in Zone 6/7
- how I’m dealing with harlequin bugs without pesticides
- using trap crops like mustard to protect brassicas
- how to harden off seedlings properly (and avoid killing them)
- what’s ready (and not ready) in my native plant nursery

This is a real look at spring gardening—not the polished version. Some things are ahead, some things are behind, and I’m figuring it out as I go.

If you’re gardening in Kentucky or a similar climate, you don’t need to wait until the Kentucky Derby to start planting. Cold crops like kale, cabbage, and broccoli can go in much earlier with row covers and season extension.

💬 Let me know:
What are you planting right now?
And seriously—if you have a good chard recipe, I need it.

🌿 About
I’m Tyler—building a garden focused on native plants, food production, and ecosystem health while starting a small native plant nursery.

📍 Location
Louisville, Kentucky (Zone 6/7)

Turning My Backyard Into a Native Plant Nursery (Louisville, KY)

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-24 | I’m starting a native plant nursery in Louisville, Kentucky and documenting the whole process—from propagation to sales. If you’re looking for native plants that actually grow well in Kentucky, I might be able to help!

Louisville Native Plant Nursery: www.louisvillenative.com

🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Related Books:
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E

🌿 Other Native Plant Videos:
• How to Winter Sow → youtu.be/cce5K8_TGD4
• Verdant Gardens → youtu.be/wOjnHBz0yJM

#nativeplants #kentucky

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False Spring Tricked Me #mybackyardgarden #wintergarden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-16 | ...

Why USDA Zones Don’t Help Your Vegetable Garden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-15 | A lot of gardeners start their tomatoes way too early. In this video I talk about when to actually start tomato seeds, why USDA growing zones don’t really help for annual vegetables, how I use soil blocks for seed starting, and what to do if your tomatoes get tall and leggy. It’s not the end of the world — tomatoes are pretty forgiving.

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• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

#growyourfood #backyardgardening #gardenplanning

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We hauled off 5 commercial dumpsters of trash #homestead #mybackyardgarden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-13 | ...

Spring Garden Reset: Bed Prep, First Plantings, and Fresh Woodchips

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-08 | Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to wake the garden back up.

In this video I’m cleaning up garden beds, planting the first crops of the season, and adding a layer of broken-down woodchips that have basically turned into compost. I also add fresh woodchips to the garden paths and cover some early plantings to protect them from the cold.

Woodchips have become one of the most important tools in my garden for building soil, holding moisture, and slowly creating rich compost right where the plants grow.

This is what my early spring garden prep looks like as the season gets started.

If you’re getting your garden ready for spring, hopefully this gives you a few ideas.

Thanks for watching.

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🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me.

#gardening #springgarden #mulch

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Anyone else get excited when they find a snake? 🐍 #snake #kentucky #wildlife #neature #nativeplants

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-08 | ...

The Smallest Greenhouse That Actually Makes Sense

Tyler Lloyd 2026-03-01 | I built a 32 sq ft low tunnel mini greenhouse using a Bootstrap Farmer kit and about $130 in materials. It can be covered with greenhouse plastic, insect netting, or shade cloth depending on the season — and I borrowed the hoop bender for free (I’ll show you how you might be able to do that too).

If you want a practical, small-scale structure that actually makes sense for a backyard garden or nursery setup, this might be all you need.

DIY Portable Low Tunnel Kit: http://bit.ly/4u2XHyq
DIY Jig: youtube.com/watch?v=oRSGuADGark&t=354s

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🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

#growyourfood #backyardgardening #gardenplanning

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me.

Reclaiming My Woodland from Wintercreeper (Before Spring Arrives)

Tyler Lloyd 2026-02-15 | For years, this section of my woodland was completely covered in wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei). I tried spraying it. It browned out… and then it came right back.

In this video, I’m reclaiming part of my woodland by pulling wintercreeper by hand — before spring ephemerals emerge. Timing makes a huge difference, especially when the soil is soft and native plants haven’t broken dormancy yet.

In this video:
• Why spraying didn’t fully solve the problem for me
• When removal is easiest
• How I pull it without disturbing everything underneath
• What the woodland looks like after clearing
• And what comes next once the invasive groundcover is gone

Habitat restoration is slow, section-by-section work but once you create space, the forest can start responding again.

My winter garden in January #backyardgardening #wintergarden #garden

Tyler Lloyd 2026-01-22 | ...

Growing Indoors During Winter - Testing Vego Gardens Indoor Planter

Tyler Lloyd 2026-01-18 | I tested an indoor planter to see if growing lettuce and herbs on my kitchen counter actually saves money—and I tracked the real costs. This video breaks down what grows well indoors in winter, what doesn’t, and whether it’s actually worth doing.

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#VegoIndoorGarden #VegoGrowLight #VegoGarden

Planting by the Moon: History, Belief, and Science

Tyler Lloyd 2026-01-11 | Is planting by the phase of the moon complete nonsense or is it backed by both folklore and science? I’ve got a deep appreciation of traditional practices, but I’m also a scientist and skeptical of anything that feels a too new-age. There, however, might be something to lunar or moon based planting calendars.

🌕 The basic rule set goes like this:
• Waxing Moon (new → full):Plant crops that produce above ground, based on the belief that the moons strength is increasing and pulling upward (e.g., lettuce, beans, tomatoes, corn)
• Waning Moon (full → new):Plant root crops, as it believe that the moon’s strength is decreasing (e.g., potatoes, carrots, beets, onions)

How do you plan your planting calendar?

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🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

#growyourfood #backyardgardening #gardenplanning

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me.

Everything I Plan to Grow, Build, and Create in 2026

Tyler Lloyd 2026-01-04 | This year is about planting ideas, building slowly, and growing a life that fits me. In this video, I share what I plan to grow, build, and create in 2026—and how I’m thinking long-term.

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🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

#growyourfood #backyardgardening #gardenplanning

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me.

Every New Seed I’m Growing This Year (And Why)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-12-28 | My 2026 gardening season seed haul: what I bought, why I bought it, and how I’m thinking about the start of the growing season.

I’m focusing more and more on regional vegetable seed companies, in addition to practical ways to save money and get better-adapted seeds through seed swaps, end-of-year discounts, and local garden centers.

🛠 Garden Tools I Recommend
• Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
• Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
• Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t
• Grow Lights: amzn.to/3EDLWt4

🧑‍🌾 Favorite Gardening Related Books:
• Square Foot Gardening: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

🌿 Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
• Indoor Seed Starting Setup → youtu.be/9_JQTCwGKbs
• Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
• Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

🫘 Seed company recommendations by region:
Northeast
• Hudson Valley Seed Company
• Fruition Seeds
• Fedco Seeds
• Pinetree Garden Seeds
• True Love Seeds
• Vermont Bean Seed Company
• Johnny's Selected Seeds

Southeast & Mid-Atlantic
• Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
• Sow True Seeds
• The Living Seed Company
• Two Seeds in a Pod
• Heavenly Seed

Midwest & Great Plains
• Seed Savers Exchange
• Annie’s Heirloom Seeds
• Meadowlark Hearth
• Nature & Nurture Seeds
• North Circle Seeds

West Coast & Pacific Northwest
• Adaptive Seeds
• Uprising Seeds
• Siskiyou Seeds
• Deep Harvest Farm
• Kitazawa Seed Company
• Swallowtail Garden Seeds

#growyourfood #backyardgardening #seedhaul

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me.

Start Natives in the Snow + Other Winter Gardening Ideas

Tyler Lloyd 2025-12-07 | It just snowed here in Kentucky, and that means one thing: it’s time to start native plants.

In this video, I walk through how I direct seed native plants in the snow, why winter is the ideal time for cold-stratified species, and how freeze–thaw cycles do the work for you. I also show how I winter sow native seeds in containers outdoors, what species benefit from each method, and how to plan your restoration areas during the dormant season.

Whether you’re creating a pollinator garden, restoring prairie habitat, growing natives for your home nursery, or just trying to get better germination next spring, winter is the perfect time to start.

In this video I cover:
- Why winter is the true beginning of the native plant growing season
- How to direct seed native plants into snow or frozen soil
- How freeze–thaw cycles improve germination
- Winter sowing (full video: youtu.be/cce5K8_TGD4)
- How to prep bare soil or restoration areas in winter
- Other winter tasks for native plant growers (mapping, invasives, mulching)

If you’re starting native plants this winter, drop a comment and tell me what you’re sowing. I’ll share updates in spring as everything starts to germinate.

Native plants start in winter. Spring is just when we finally get to see the results.

#nativeplants #wintergarden #wintersowing

The ULTIMATE Garlic Growing Guide (Planting to Storage)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-11-30 | Learn exactly how to grow garlic from start to finish: when to plant, how deep to plant, spacing, fertilizing, mulching, spring care, pests, diseases, harvesting, curing, and storing. This is the ultimate garlic growing guide with everything you need for huge bulbs and long-lasting storage.

In this video, I cover:
00:00 – Introduction
00:34 – Hardneck vs. Softneck Garlic
01:51 – Where to Buy Garlic (and Why Not to Use Grocery Store Garlic)
03:16 – When to Plant Garlic
04:28 – Preparing the Bed (Compost, Bone Meal, Soil Requirements)
05:56 – How to Break and Select Cloves
06:38 – How to Plant: Depth, Spacing, Row Layout
07:51 – Mulching: What to Use and How Much
08:21 – Spring Garlic Care: Fertilizing and Watering
09:32 – Pests and Diseases to Watch For
11:30 – Removing Garlic Scapes (Hardneck Only)
12:02 – How to Tell When Garlic is Ready to Harvest
12:53 – How to Cure Garlic
14:06 – Cleaning and Trimming After Curing
14:14 – How to Store Garlic for Long Shelf Life
14:50 – All the Ways to Preserve Garlic
15:52 – Saving Garlic for Next Year
16:21 – Final Tips / Wrap-Up

This is all the essential information in one place, based on real gardening experience and research. Whether you’re growing a few bulbs or filling raised beds, this guide will help you grow your best garlic harvest ever.

#garlic #gardening #howtogrowgarlic #foodsecurity

Is Fall Cleanup Is Destroying Your Yard? (Here’s the Truth)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-11-23 | Are you helping your yard this fall… or accidentally killing it?
In this video, I break down the truth about fall leaf cleanup, why “clean yards” often harm the environment, and what really happens when you leave the leaves.

You’ll learn:
• Why trees drop their leaves in the first place
• Whether leaving leaves will hurt or kill your lawn
• The difference between newly seeded grass vs. established turf
• How fallen leaves create habitat for fireflies, butterflies, native bees, toads, and salamanders
• What vegetable gardeners should do differently
• Where leaves are safe to leave — and where they’re not
• Whether shredding or mulching leaves is actually helpful
• How to keep your yard looking clean and intentional (even with leaves)
• Why “cleaning up” may be damaging your soil, your trees, and local biodiversity
• The biggest myth about fall cleanup most homeowners still believe

If you’ve ever wondered:
• “Will leaves kill my grass?”
• “Should I rake leaves or leave them?”
• “What about my HOA?”
• “Do leaves attract pests?”
• “Does leaving leaves help wildlife?”
• “Do vegetable gardens need clean beds?”
• “Where do I put all these leaves?”

…this video covers all of it.

Best practices included:
1. Leave leaves where they fall when possible
2. Move extra leaves into garden beds, under trees, and along edges
3. Clear leaves from new lawns, diseased beds, and early-spring veggie plots
4. Avoid shredding until spring to protect overwintering insects
5. Keep crisp, clean edges so your yard looks intentional and nature-friendly
6. Leaving some of your leaves means healthier soil, more insects and wildlife, better moisture retention, more birds, and less work for you.

Fall cleanup doesn’t have to be destructive. With a few small changes, your yard can be beautiful, functional, and full of life.

#LeaveTheLeaves #FallCleanup #WildlifeGardening #NativePlants

The easiest high productive crop - How to grow, harvest, cure, and store

Tyler Lloyd 2025-11-14 | If you’re looking for a low-effort, high-reward crop, sweet potatoes might be the answer. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I grow, harvest, cure, and store sweet potatoes for long-term use, from slips to storage. With nearly no effort, I grew more than 100 pounds of sweet potatoes. All I did was plant and wait until harvest. No weeding or pest, just patience. Whether you want to fill your pantry or your market stand, sweet potatoes are one of the most productive and resilient crops you can grow.

🌱 Learn:
- How to start and plant sweet potato slips
- When and how to harvest for big yields
- The right way to cure for flavor and storage life
- Why do you cure sweet potatoes
- Simple storage methods that keep them fresh for months

#gardening #sweetpotatoes #foodsecurity #homestead

From Closet to Perfect Canning Pantry

Tyler Lloyd 2025-10-19 | I finally built the perfect canning closet — a cool, dark, organized space designed for long-term food storage and home canning. In this video, I’ll show how I turned a cluttered corner into a functional homestead pantry that keeps jars safe, dry, and beautiful all year.

I’ll cover every detail — from DIY pantry organization, shelf design, lighting, and more. Whether you’re into food preservation, prepping, or just building a more self-sufficient homestead, this project is a simple, realistic way to start.

If you’re dreaming of a root cellar alternative or a cleaner way to store your canning jars, this canning closet build shows exactly how to do it — without overcomplicating the process.

Why my fall garden is failing + how Ill fix it

Tyler Lloyd 2025-09-28 | I almost gave up on my fall garden. Weeks of drought, record heat, and waves of pests wiped out a lot of my plans. In this video I walk through what failed, what survived, and how I’m trying to salvage the season—without burning out. If you’re wondering, “Is it too late?” this one’s for you:

- Honest garden update: losses, lessons, and small wins
- Quick triage: what to pull, what to protect, what to replant
- Heat/drought tactics that still help late in the season
- Simple pest pressure reducers (fast, realistic)
- A plan to reset for late fall + early spring

#FallGarden #DroughtGardening #HeatStress #GardenPests #GardenFail #ResilientGardening #BackyardGarden #Zone6b #KentuckyGardening #OrganicGardening #SeasonExtension

Native Shade Garden | Edge Right Metal Edging Install

Tyler Lloyd 2025-09-21 | Native shade plants installed: Cherokee sedge, Pennsylvania sedge, woodland sedge, Christmas fern, wild strawberry, zig zag goldenrod, dumonds aster, partridge berry, hair beard tongue, eastern columbine, early meadow rue, figwort, sweet joe pye, and arrowwood viburnum.

Starting a new garden in fall with cover crops (over a septic tank)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-09-07 | My latest garden expansion is starting off with cover crops, as I try to transform lifeless fill dirt into rich soil. Overtime I'll be tracking and measuring the soil organic matter, NPK, and more as I create a healthy garden, teeming with life. I talk cover crops, silage tarps, timing, and the differences between dirt and soil.

Dont Start a Garden

Tyler Lloyd 2025-08-29 | Gardening is one of the ways I'm living a more community focused and sustainable life, but there are other ways.

#gardening #backyardgardening #homestead

What Lurks in the Garden at Night? My Journey into the Nocturnal World

Tyler Lloyd 2025-08-10 | I’ve been curious about what happens in the garden when the sun goes down, so I decided to see for myself. In this video, I explore the garden at night—something I never do. From floating fireflies to swarming moths, and even catching a blurry coyote on the trail camera (did not expect that!)—it’s a side of the garden I rarely get to see.

I set up a few different ways to capture the nighttime magic: filming fireflies, using trail cameras, light sheeting for moths, and walking around with red and infrared lights to spot whatever’s lurking. It was a pretty eye-opening experience, and I thought I’d share it with you.

I also talk about how you can help create a space for fireflies and moths, and why they’re such important creatures in the garden.

Hope you enjoy the video—let me know if you’ve ever had any unexpected garden visitors at night!

Garden Rat: youtu.be/yoCVolPrhkM

#GardenAtNight #Fireflies #Moths #NighttimeGarden #WildlifeInTheGarden #FireflyHabitat

Aster yellows plant disease spread by leafhoppers. Once infected, there is no cure #nativeplants

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Fall gardening starts in the summer #gardening #backyardgarden

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When to Start Your Fall Garden: NOW (Before It’s Too Late)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-07-13 | Thinking about planting a fall garden? Start now — not in September.

In this video, I walk you through exactly what I’m planting here in Louisville, KY (Zone 6b/7a), and when you should start your own fall crops. From carrots and beets to broccoli and kale, timing is everything when it comes to fall gardening. I’ll show you how to work backwards from your first frost date, which crops can handle a freeze, and how to adjust for slower growth as the days get shorter.

🌐 My zone: 6b / 7a – First frost: ~October 29

⇻ What I cover:
– What to plant in July and August for fall
– When to start brassicas (like broccoli and cabbage)
– Which crops survive frost
– Fall planting schedule for Zones 6–7
– Mistakes to avoid when planning your fall garden

⇻ Garden Tools & Resources I Recommend
– Favorite Gardening Book: amzn.to/3Q6hDxI
– Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
– Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
– Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gardening videos, sustainable living tips, and backyard garden tours!

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Can You Grow Potatoes in Wood Chips? My Results

Tyler Lloyd 2025-07-06 | Can you grow potatoes in wood chips? I’m testing three different methods: fresh wood chips, aged wood chips with potash, and a mix of composted wood chips and soil. I’ll show you how each one performs and share the results after a few months.

In this video:
- How to plant potatoes in wood chips
- The difference between fresh and aged wood chips
- Which mix gives the best results for healthy potato growth
- Tips for avoiding common issues like nitrogen draw

If you’ve tried this method or have any tips, leave a comment below. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gardening experiments!

⇻ Garden Tools & Resources I Recommend
– Favorite Gardening Book: amzn.to/3Q6hDxI
– Hori Hori: amzn.to/4gtk8Vn
– Favorite pruners: amzn.to/3QeniS8
– Bucket Organizer: amzn.to/4gwNX7t

Keywords: potato growing tips, growing potatoes in wood chips, wood chip gardening, no-dig gardening, sustainable gardening, composting wood chips, potato harvest, wood chips vs soil, how to grow potatoes, best potato growing method, gardening experiments

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These Books Changed How I Garden (and Why I Grow)

Tyler Lloyd 2025-06-22 | These are the gardening books that changed everything for me.

I grew up gardening—backyard food production, farmers markets, and even some time on a blueberry farm. But over the years, my thinking shifted. I started asking different questions: not just how to grow food, but what kind of systems I was creating, what those systems were doing to the land, and who else they were feeding beyond me.

This video is a walk through the books that shaped that shift. Some are practical. Some are philosophical. All of them pushed me to think differently about gardening, food, soil, and self-sufficiency.

Whether you're just getting started or you’ve been growing for years, I hope a few of these books spark something for you too.

👇 Mentioned in this video:
• Square Foot Gardening – Mel Bartholomew: amzn.to/45zfgfR
• Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre – Brett Markham: amzn.to/44dnAPS
• The Living Soil Handbook – Jesse Frost: amzn.to/3G7fL6q
• Restoration Agriculture – Mark Shepard: amzn.to/45vaWy4
• Bringing Nature Home – Doug Tallamy: amzn.to/4kSGH99
• Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants – Samuel Thayer: amzn.to/3ZDOm2E
• The Art of the Commonplace – Wendell Berry: amzn.to/4kRM9ZJ

Have a book that shaped your thinking? Drop it in the comments—I’m always looking for good reading.

#gardening #books #regenerativeagriculture #nativelandscaping #selfsufficiency

I Bought the Cheap Hose Reel… Do I Regret It?

Tyler Lloyd 2025-06-08 | I’ve been reworking my garden’s watering setup, including adding drip irrigation and looking for a better way to manage my hoses. Vego sent me one of their hose reels to try out and I decided to compare it to a much cheaper option: the Vevor hose reel.

I bought the Vevor myself to see how it stacked up—and after that comparison, I ended up spending my own money on a second Vego. This video isn’t sponsored, and no one had input on what I say here. These are just my honest impressions after real-world use in my garden.

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Chapters:
0:00 Watering system update
1:52 Installing the Vego reel
4:29 Build quality & usability
5:29 What I like
6:18 Vego vs Vevor comparison
7:43 Why I bought a second Vego

If you’re upgrading your watering setup or wondering if premium hose reels are worth it, I hope this gives you a clear picture.

Other Helpful Gardening Videos:
🌿 Top Crops for Food Security → youtu.be/l9q1F4Vsigg
🛠 Building DIY Raised Beds → youtu.be/Jgtao2c7Fcg
🧑‍🌾 Lazy Compost → youtu.be/Sb4JQcl6O50

#VegoGarden #EasyGardeningAnywhere #growyourfood #hosereel #vevor

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The Garden Took Over My Life—And My House Fell Apart

Tyler Lloyd 2025-06-01 | Spring pulls me outside. Between planting, building, and keeping up with the garden, the rest of my life tends to fall behind—especially inside the house. On this rainy spring day, I finally had time to slow down and take care of everything I’ve been putting off.

No outdoor projects this week but instead a focus on my home. Cleaning the rooms I’ve ignored, sorting mail, hanging a coat rack, and trying to get the house back in order—maybe even as a surprise for my wife.

Spring Garden Tour: youtu.be/QBTsZCEFLh4
My Daytime Television Debut: youtu.be/Sg_M-xRAaxY
Do you need a metal raised bed: youtu.be/uHj2aoLERvY

#SpringReset #HomeReset #RainyDayVlog #SlowLiving #GardenLife #IntentionalLiving #LifeCatchUp