As always, a thoroughly satisfying clean up of that lane! Now, please continue taking care of our dear Catherine in the same way.....be kind to yourself, and keep on flourishing.
Thank you so much for watching! There’s something so satisfying about a good clean, isn’t there? I’m glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you a lovely weekend. 😊
Your house must love you with all the love and hard work you put into it. Hope your days are getting a little easier for you, your mum must have been sooo proud of you and still will be as you go along your path. Take care lovely girl.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they truly mean a lot to me. I’m sure my mum is still with me in spirit, guiding me along the way. Your support really brightens my day! Wishing you a peaceful and lovely weekend. Take care and thank you again for your kindness. 💖
Don’t forget, you can flip empty pots upside down to use as risers for other plant pots. I use mine to raise up the smaller planted pots so they don’t get lost on the ground. Very satisfying clean up, I did that a few years ago and got rid of extra garden items. Wishing you peace in your current life journey. 🙏🏻🩷take care
Thank you for the wonderful tip! Using empty pots as risers is such a clever idea, I’ll definitely give that a try. So glad you enjoyed the clean-up-it always feels great to declutter! Take care and have a lovely weekend. 🙏🏻💖
So nice to see you out in your garden Catherine and sounding somewhat brighter. It'll take time but keeping busy and doing what you love is a wonderful healer. The flowers at the beginning were absolutely beautiful and so now is your lane way. A good plant for shade is hosta, however your little chums will munch them one of mine this year has been reduced to few shreads. Like you I won't use chemicals as wildlife has a hard enough time as it is. Keep doing what gives you peace and take care ❤❤🎉
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. I’m glad you enjoyed the flowers and the updated laneway. Hostas are a great suggestion for shade, though I totally understand about the munching! I’m with you on avoiding chemicals-it’s so important to protect wildlife. Thanks again for your encouragement. Wishing you peace and joy. ❤❤🎉
Hi Catherine, I have indestructible Aucuba Japonica in my shady corner and I love it. It's evergreen, hardy, easy to grow, beautiful glossy leaves and as a bonus bright red berries. Thank you so much for a lovely video. 🌻
Thank you for sharing, Aucuba Japonica sounds like a perfect addition for a shady corner! I love that it’s hardy and evergreen, plus the red berries are such a bonus! So glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a lovely weekend! 🌻💚
Happy to see you back Catherine and I hope you and your family are doing well.? So sorry for your loss dear girl. I actually just returned from visiting Ireland for the first time Tuesday ! I was craving the Irish accent and was happy to see your post :)). We visited friends who live in the Cavan area of Virginia and I asked to go to Eason's to pick up your second book! I was thrilled to purchase it in Ireland and explore Eason's. They have it all there :). What a beautiful country you have, I was loving it all and the weather was fantastic, which we heard was not the norm! I thought of you when in Dublin at the airport as well as waiting to board the Irish Ferry to Wales. We had a fantastic time and I miss it but happy to be home and work on my garden prep for the fall /winter season ahead of us here in Illinois. Thank you Catherine for all your inspiration!
Wow your sunflowers are beautiful and big. So glad to see you. Pray you are taking care of yourself. Gardening is peaceful and it gets in you soul. Well the front garden is cleaned and mulched. Looks nice and tidy. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the sunflowers-they’ve been such a joy to grow. Gardening really does have a way of bringing peace to the soul. It sounds like your front garden is looking lovely and tidy! Wishing you a peaceful and wonderful weekend. Take care of yourself too! 🌻💚
Fantastic video Catherine. I’d be tempted to plant a lovely woodland fern and make it into a wildlife corner, maybe get a few logs and some primroses, you could even put your birdbath there. ❤️
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I love the idea of creating a wildlife corner with a woodland fern, primroses, and logs-such a peaceful vibe. And placing the birdbath there would be perfect! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. ❤️
Maybe put your mirror in that corner? Would reflect the sun and help it not be so dark? A gazing ball? I love beautiful dark mulch too. Keeps everything tidy and lets the plants take centre stage. I love tidy garden too 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you so much for your sweet message! I'm doing well, and it’s so nice to be back. Your support really means a lot to me. Wishing you a lovely weekend! 😊❤️
Have you considered a hellebore for that corner. It comes in many flower colors, some varieties grow quite tall and it is green most of the year. The garden looks grand. ❤️🙏😊
Your timing couldn't have been better on this! All the things we need to do for Autumn clean up. I absolutely love power washing. It gives so much satisfaction. Be kind to yourself, Catherine, and thank you for the inspiration! Love and care from Colorado! 🌻
Is this absolutely lovely garden? I always enjoy watching you garden. I live in Florida. You would think I would have a lovely garden but it is way too hot to stand out there for more than 30 minutes at a time so I'm enjoying your garden. Thank you so much😅
I did some cleaning up in my garden today as well. Very satisfying. I love the pots you're getting rid of, and the rabbit is so cute. If I didn't live overseas I'd take them off your hands!
Sarcococca or Christmas box is good for dry shade and evergreen. And has the most gorgeous winter scent! When the garden is asleep in the winter you'd get a waft of beautiful sweet smell near your door to welcome you home. Might be good in your corner in the lane Catherine. Love power washing too! Ooh so satisfying.😁
Thank you for the fantastic suggestion! Sarcococca sounds perfect for adding some winter fragrance and evergreen beauty. I’ll definitely consider it for the corner in the lane. And I’m glad you share the love for power washing-it’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😁🌿
Sand, just plain old sand. My grandfather scrubbed it into the tiles if it rained and it cleaned it all. It helped in the winter against snow and ice too. It must be the sharp glass, shell pieces, and sea salt I guess. Now I love watching someone else powerwash though 🤣
This isa good time of year for buying plants as the garden centres try to clear their stock before winter . Bargains are to be had. The other thing is lavender will tolerate some shade and dry conditions.
Catherine, so lovely to see your sweet smile and spend time in the garden with you. Praying for you and your brother, grief can be consuming. My husband and I harvested our Liberty Apples and will be canning Apple sauce and apple butter soon. A family tradition for us. Traditions bring comfort and joy, wishing you the same.
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. It means a lot to me. Your family tradition of making apple sauce and apple butter sounds wonderful and comforting. Wishing you joy as you enjoy those special moments and the fruits of your labor. Sending you and your family all my best. 🌟🍏
Thank you so much! I completely agree-there’s nothing like a good garden tidy to nourish the soul. Your prayers and love mean so much to me. Sending lots of love and wishing you a peaceful and beautiful weekend. 💚🙏
Dear Catherine, love the beautiful bouqet at the beginning and what a power woman you are, already so busy to make your garden as beautiful as always ❤
Hi Catherine boy you sure worked hard but it looked so nice when you were done hope you get some rest give the 2 pretty cats a hug for me thank you so much for all you share have a wonderful week ❤❤❤.
Hi Catherine, lovely to see a wee video pop up tonight. I hope you are doing ok . I love a good ole power washing session out on my patio even though it’s back breaking 😅. Thank you for your video God bless and take care 💞🙋🏻♀️Patricia xx.
Hi Patricia, it’s so nice to hear from you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Power washing can definitely be a workout, but it’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😅 Thank you for your kind words and blessings. Take care and sending you lots of love! 💞🙋🏻♀️ xx
Your yard still looks beautiful! It is very therapeutic to watch someone else work. You need a concrete head cleaner for power washer. It is a round head attachment. It works amazing. And goes much faster.
Glad to see you back. I received my copy of your new book and love it. I was so pleasantly surprised it was signed by you. Your videos are so relaxing to watch 💕
Thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m thrilled to hear you received the book and that you’re enjoying it. It means a lot to know my videos bring you relaxation. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and sending lots of love! 💕
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. Your support means a great deal to me during this time. I’m grateful to be back, just taking it one day at a time. Sending love and gratitude your way. 💗
I would be putting in some shrubs, my go to are Yews. They like sun and shade. You can shape them into whatever you please. Take care and my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mam ❤
Hello Catherine. It’s so wonderful to see your lovely self back on here. However, please please feel free to be absent whenever and how ever long you need to be. Your loyal subscribers will be here whenever you need us. I pray that you give yourself the time and grace you need. I absolutely love your videos, they bring me so much joy. And I, too, love a good power washing video. Even though I am in Iowa, USA, one of my favorite channels here on RUclips is “Flawless Cleaning”. I believe he is in the UK. He does all of his cleaning for free and all is charitable work for his community. If you haven’t already, give him a look and I hope you enjoy it. Once again, thank you for sharing your gardening journey with us. Especially those of us do not have the space to garden in. For now, I will live my gardening dreams vicariously thru you! 😉 Sincerely, Joanalee 🤗
Joanalee, thank you so much for your beautiful message! Your kind words and support mean the world to me. I’m so grateful for my wonderful subscribers like you. I’ll definitely check out 'Flawless Cleaning'-it sounds like such an inspiring channel! It makes me so happy that you enjoy the videos, and I’m honored to be part of your gardening dreams, even from afar. Sending you lots of love and wishing you a peaceful weekend. Take care! 🤗💚
It's lovely to see you. Take it easy mind. The garden lane is looking good. How are you and how are the kittens and the hives doing. Sending love your way xxx
Thanks for sharing. Nice job👍 Maybe consider decorating your lane like a room, paint a floral mural on the wall and concrete floor paint to do faux brick? Just a thought.
Great thought! I am hoping next year, to move the gate forward, to make it a functional space, Im hoping to have some Reno work done in the kitchen, so I would need to move my bins to the laneway, so moving the gate forward will hide the view of them, but I could possible use it as a functional space, hang my spade etc on the wall.
One thing I would suggest when power washing to make it faster is a Kärcher 15" Surface Cleaner or something similar. It saved me a lot of time. I also, love your videos where you re-set an area. We all have those.
I've just started watching The Middle-Sized Garden RUclips channel. The lady on there goes to lots of trouble explaining gardening and interviewing experts on how to get the most out of your garden. I watched a video about shady areas and what to plant. Really helpful 😊
You can't beat a bit of pottering to still the mind. That was a good job well done. It's always so satisfying to see the end results and I hear you on the pots. I made that mistake once. Never again. In summer I had to get up extra early to have time to water them all before work. What was I thinking! But I overcame my pot addiction and you can too , Catherine. Sending much love xxx
Hi Catherine, beautiful bouquet at the start. The lane is looking so nice and mulch makes everything look tidy. Lovely to see you in the garden, take care 💜
It is always so lovely to see a video of yours! Your clean up makes the area so tidy, a clean slate, so peaceful and opens your mind to possibilities. ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m glad you find the clean-up refreshing and inspiring. It’s wonderful to hear that it brings a sense of peace and new possibilities. Wishing you a beautiful day! ❤
Viewing from Canada after neglecting my garden this summer due to a broken wrist. Cast is off now so I am feeling very inspired to do some tidy up after watching your video. Thank you.
I, too, have decided to do away with having so many pots. You are right…It is much easier to have things planted in the ground. I got started last week. I think the problem with me was I tended to “collect” plants like begonias but I had to have every single color. Also if it’s a tropical plant I just had to have, it would need to be potted up so that I could bring it indoors for the winter. Ugh. So much work & some of these pots are big & heavy. Well guess what? I’m not going to be buying anything that does not do well in my zone anymore. Im getting too old to have to lift & bring so many pots in. So I’ve got a daughter who wants alot of my pots that I’ve already emptied out & cleaned. Yay! lol I love to watch you clean your outdoors. Hugs❤
You did a wonderful clean-up job. What type of ivy plant, was in your plastic container, that you take to the garden center? It was the biggest, darkest green leaves I have ever seen. I also agree with the majority, that I enjoy when you do the voice over, rather than the ASMR. You need to give an update on your bees. Take care and God Bless, and give those fur babies a hug.
Hi Catherine, you certainly do make for a relaxing watch especially as I’m not doing the work!😅 I love, love, love your DIY and the softness of your house decor. As I mentioned in a reply comment, I still remember you painting furniture with your first two fur babies inspecting the goings on. You are so capable in all that you do no matter what you say to the contrary! And talking about obsessed with power washing videos, I am hooked on the before and after of these power washing, lawn mowing, clean up videos when they appear on youtube thumbnails. I hope you can feel all the loving thoughts we viewers are sending and hope you take enough time for yourself and not stress at producing videos for us. We will all be here, as and when you make them.💐💖🙏🏻
Good evening Catherine 😊nice to see you☺️the garden is always a wonderful therapy . language excused 😂 🕯️🙏🏻for you . Your garden is looking beautiful . A cup of tea & a ponder now & a moment to think 😊keep strong ,sending you good wishes 👍🏻
@@DaintyDiaries I have planted some osteospernum this summer - it has been beautiful & bloomed for such a long time - really pretty . I thought it’s a plant you could look at for next year. You might have already had them. The side part - have you thought about montbrecia I think it would grow nice in their & possibly mixed in with a fern - just a thought . I’m not an expert just have a love of the garden & how it makes me feel 🤣☺️. Best wishes
Hello Catherine love all of your videos. You are a wonderful person. You are lovely inside and out, so sweet… I truly enjoy watching all of your videos. Don’t ever stop. Just do one a month if you have to enjoy watching❤God Bless you and your family ✝️🙏🏼
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! They truly warm my heart. I’m so glad you enjoy the videos. Your support means the world to me. I’ll definitely keep creating and sharing as much as I can. Wishing you and your family all the best and sending love your way. ❤🙏🏼
Wet n Forget is a really got product. You dilute it, put it in a garden sprayer, spray everything. You have to you this when the ground is dry and not going to rain for at least a few hours. 😊
It looks beautiful and can't wait to see what transpires over the next several months. I like to power wash; the results are oh-so-satisfying. It was nice to see you in your element of the yard. I always feel calm and look forward to the beauty it gives. Old man winter is coming and gives us a little respite to make garden plans. Take care and can't wait to see the next video.
Working in the garden is so peaceful, even when it's a mess. You made the cleanup look so quick & easy, and that layer of mulch is like a topping on a cake.... You asked about a good shade plant; well I've had luck with Hellebores (Lenten Roses) they like shade and always know to bloom just around Easter. They go very nicely with Heuchera & Brunner. Go fix a cup of tea, sit and admire your work, like we do. Peace to you Catherine!
I have watched your channel for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a garden designer and always say that the best gardens evolve over time. It has been lovely watching your garden evolve. For dry shade, check out Epimedium and Bergenia. I think you will love them as much as I do. Also hostas are quite drought tolerant. Bless you for all the content you have created. I have learned a lot from watching you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support over the years! I completely agree that gardens evolve beautifully over time. Epimedium and Bergenia sound like great suggestions for dry shade-I'll definitely look into them. I’m thrilled to hear you’ve found the content helpful. Wishing you all the best with your garden designs! 🌿🌸
There is a karcher power wash attachment that you can get, made to clean the laneway and other backyard terraces 😊 it has a rotating brush that allows you to clean a bigger area at once. Works really well 😅
lol love that you stole the power washer hahaa. even when your garden is neglected as you say, its still charming in the extreme. spider mites chewed my garden this summer and try as i might, i couldnt save it.. this vid will give me inspo needed to defeat my sadness in losing this garden, and start over. im always so encouraged by your vids
Hi Cathrine! Your videos are so well made. I feel like I’m just hanging out with you in the garden. I have thought about your shady area on the side of the house…have you looked at Hostas? They do really well here in Alberta Canada. We get very hot and dry summers and very cold winters and they go gang busters. Wonderful foliage and flowers. Comes in many varieties and sizes. Just a thought. Enjoy your happy place.
What I am doing is clearing up my little section in my front yard, and I am putting a female old fashioned bicycle in a mint color and every season I will change the flowers according to the seasons, w a big basket in the front and another on the back…. W a little tan]ble… I’m loving it already… just for decor…. And I will take my tea or coffee there every morning w my pet Luna…. Greetings from McAllen Texas
Your front yard decor sounds absolutely charming! The idea of using a mint-colored vintage bicycle with seasonal flowers and enjoying tea or coffee there with Luna sounds like a dream. It’s such a creative and cosy touch-perfect for every season. I bet it’s going to bring so much joy to you and anyone who passes by.
Hi Catherine glad to see a video from you,hope you are ok,my garden is a mess I say to myself I’ll do it tomorrow 😂I watch RUclips channels dedicated to power washing after they have tidied up gardens for free,plus there is one guy who power washes roof tops lol so satisfying,have a lovely weekend you are in my thoughts 🙏😊
Glad you are back! The garden will help you through this time of loss. We were given a garden when we were created. God knows what we need. Plants have different requirements. Keep on dear. Enjoy.
Thank you for your thoughtful words. I truly believe that gardening is a healing gift, and it’s been a great comfort during this time. Your support and encouragement mean so much. Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. 🌿💚
As always, a thoroughly satisfying clean up of that lane! Now, please continue taking care of our dear Catherine in the same way.....be kind to yourself, and keep on flourishing.
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
@@DaintyDiariesFor the first time I could not comment on your lovely lane. The message was only members could comment. 😢
painting bricks on the cement like you did the garden gazbo
@@designdoctor247I was just trying to think what to put there for interest. That would be great the brick look😊
Nothing makes me happier than watching someone else clean, whether it’s a garden or a house….I love watching it!
Thank you so much for watching! There’s something so satisfying about a good clean, isn’t there? I’m glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you a lovely weekend. 😊
@@DaintyDiariesI can hear your voice saying that! 😂
Your house must love you with all the love and hard work you put into it. Hope your days are getting a little easier for you, your mum must have been sooo proud of you and still will be as you go along your path. Take care lovely girl.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they truly mean a lot to me. I’m sure my mum is still with me in spirit, guiding me along the way. Your support really brightens my day! Wishing you a peaceful and lovely weekend. Take care and thank you again for your kindness. 💖
Ferns would look great in that shady spot
Don’t forget, you can flip empty pots upside down to use as risers for other plant pots. I use mine to raise up the smaller planted pots so they don’t get lost on the ground. Very satisfying clean up, I did that a few years ago and got rid of extra garden items. Wishing you peace in your current life journey. 🙏🏻🩷take care
Thank you for the wonderful tip! Using empty pots as risers is such a clever idea, I’ll definitely give that a try. So glad you enjoyed the clean-up-it always feels great to declutter! Take care and have a lovely weekend. 🙏🏻💖
So nice to see you out in your garden Catherine and sounding somewhat brighter. It'll take time but keeping busy and doing what you love is a wonderful healer. The flowers at the beginning were absolutely beautiful and so now is your lane way. A good plant for shade is hosta, however your little chums will munch them one of mine this year has been reduced to few shreads. Like you I won't use chemicals as wildlife has a hard enough time as it is.
Keep doing what gives you peace and take care ❤❤🎉
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. I’m glad you enjoyed the flowers and the updated laneway. Hostas are a great suggestion for shade, though I totally understand about the munching! I’m with you on avoiding chemicals-it’s so important to protect wildlife. Thanks again for your encouragement. Wishing you peace and joy. ❤❤🎉
My thoughts are often with you often Catherine! I hope your days are better. So happy to have your videos back.🥰
Hi Catherine, I have indestructible Aucuba Japonica in my shady corner and I love it. It's evergreen, hardy, easy to grow, beautiful glossy leaves and as a bonus bright red berries. Thank you so much for a lovely video. 🌻
Thank you for sharing, Aucuba Japonica sounds like a perfect addition for a shady corner! I love that it’s hardy and evergreen, plus the red berries are such a bonus! So glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a lovely weekend! 🌻💚
Happy to see you back Catherine and I hope you and your family are doing well.? So sorry for your loss dear girl. I actually just returned from visiting Ireland for the first time Tuesday ! I was craving the Irish accent and was happy to see your post :)). We visited friends who live in the Cavan area of Virginia and I asked to go to Eason's to pick up your second book! I was thrilled to purchase it in Ireland and explore Eason's. They have it all there :). What a beautiful country you have, I was loving it all and the weather was fantastic, which we heard was not the norm! I thought of you when in Dublin at the airport as well as waiting to board the Irish Ferry to Wales. We had a fantastic time and I miss it but happy to be home and work on my garden prep for the fall /winter season ahead of us here in Illinois. Thank you Catherine for all your inspiration!
Aw this give me so much joy to hear that you had a fab time here! Thank you for your support with buying my book too x
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Wow your sunflowers are beautiful and big. So glad to see you. Pray you are taking care of yourself. Gardening is peaceful and it gets in you soul. Well the front garden is cleaned and mulched. Looks nice and tidy. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the sunflowers-they’ve been such a joy to grow. Gardening really does have a way of bringing peace to the soul. It sounds like your front garden is looking lovely and tidy! Wishing you a peaceful and wonderful weekend. Take care of yourself too! 🌻💚
Hello, Lovely! Great to hear your voice. I could listen to you all day, and watch you too. ❤❤
Fantastic video Catherine. I’d be tempted to plant a lovely woodland fern and make it into a wildlife corner, maybe get a few logs and some primroses, you could even put your birdbath there. ❤️
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I love the idea of creating a wildlife corner with a woodland fern, primroses, and logs-such a peaceful vibe. And placing the birdbath there would be perfect! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. ❤️
Maybe put your mirror in that corner? Would reflect the sun and help it not be so dark? A gazing ball? I love beautiful dark mulch too. Keeps everything tidy and lets the plants take centre stage. I love tidy garden too 🌸🌸🌸
I’ve watched this video twice and just now noticed the beautiful bouquet of flowers at the beginning. 😊 The color array is gorgeous!
So so pretty 🥹❤️thanks for stopping by ❤️
Great to see you! ❤
Good to see you back Sweetheart, I hope you're doing ok
Thank you so much for your sweet message! I'm doing well, and it’s so nice to be back. Your support really means a lot to me. Wishing you a lovely weekend! 😊❤️
I'm so ready for the fall!!!
Ready for the autumn vibes 🍂
Nothing more therapeutic than spending time in the garden. I spent the morning in mine, feels so good❣️
Absolutely ❤️🥹
May be a nice small bench to sit and enjoy the view in the shade.🥰🥰🥰
I too have a seriously neglected nook.
The neglected nook is real 😆
Have you considered a hellebore for that corner. It comes in many flower colors, some varieties grow quite tall and it is green most of the year. The garden looks grand. ❤️🙏😊
Yes hellebores would do well and maybe some cyclamens for colour now and both will spread 🤗
I absolutely love your garden. It brings me so much comfort & joy. Thank you ❤x
Aww that’s so nice of you 🥹❤️ it brings me comfort too xx
Your timing couldn't have been better on this! All the things we need to do for Autumn clean up. I absolutely love power washing. It gives so much satisfaction. Be kind to yourself, Catherine, and thank you for the inspiration! Love and care from Colorado! 🌻
indeed! even a balcony takes a ritual of cleaning each season as I gradually repot all of my plants in preparation for rehoming to the inside.
Is this absolutely lovely garden? I always enjoy watching you garden. I live in Florida. You would think I would have a lovely garden but it is way too hot to stand out there for more than 30 minutes at a time so I'm enjoying your garden. Thank you so much😅
Aww the heat must be wild!! Thanks for stopping by and take care of yourself ❤️
I did some cleaning up in my garden today as well. Very satisfying. I love the pots you're getting rid of, and the rabbit is so cute. If I didn't live overseas I'd take them off your hands!
Sarcococca or Christmas box is good for dry shade and evergreen. And has the most gorgeous winter scent! When the garden is asleep in the winter you'd get a waft of beautiful sweet smell near your door to welcome you home. Might be good in your corner in the lane Catherine. Love power washing too! Ooh so satisfying.😁
Thank you for the fantastic suggestion! Sarcococca sounds perfect for adding some winter fragrance and evergreen beauty. I’ll definitely consider it for the corner in the lane. And I’m glad you share the love for power washing-it’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😁🌿
Aquilegia or Dicentra would do well near Heuchera. Pollinators adore them. Mine attract hummingbirds.
Lol I love that you "borrow" the power washer. It looks so much better. Love the wellies.
Sand, just plain old sand. My grandfather scrubbed it into the tiles if it rained and it cleaned it all. It helped in the winter against snow and ice too. It must be the sharp glass, shell pieces, and sea salt I guess. Now I love watching someone else powerwash though 🤣
This isa good time of year for buying plants as the garden centres try to clear their stock before winter . Bargains are to be had. The other thing is lavender will tolerate some shade and dry conditions.
You’re right! Some good bargains to be gotten 😍👏
Catherine, so lovely to see your sweet smile and spend time in the garden with you. Praying for you and your brother, grief can be consuming. My husband and I harvested our Liberty Apples and will be canning Apple sauce and apple butter soon. A family tradition for us. Traditions bring comfort and joy, wishing you the same.
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. It means a lot to me. Your family tradition of making apple sauce and apple butter sounds wonderful and comforting. Wishing you joy as you enjoy those special moments and the fruits of your labor. Sending you and your family all my best. 🌟🍏
Oh, my favorite..... Catherine in the garden! A good garden tidy is food for the soul 💚 continuing to pray for you and sending love.
Thank you so much! I completely agree-there’s nothing like a good garden tidy to nourish the soul. Your prayers and love mean so much to me. Sending lots of love and wishing you a peaceful and beautiful weekend. 💚🙏
Dear Catherine, love the beautiful bouqet at the beginning and what a power woman you are, already so busy to make your garden as beautiful as always ❤
Thank you! Wishing you a lovely day and sending lots of love! ❤🌷
@@DaintyDiaries❤
Hi Catherine boy you sure worked hard but it looked so nice when you were done hope you get some rest give the 2 pretty cats a hug for me thank you so much for all you share have a wonderful week ❤❤❤.
A cup of tea was had ❤️ and my helpers are never too far away 🥹❤️
Hi Catherine, lovely to see a wee video pop up tonight. I hope you are doing ok . I love a good ole power washing session out on my patio even though it’s back breaking 😅. Thank you for your video God bless and take care 💞🙋🏻♀️Patricia xx.
Hi Patricia, it’s so nice to hear from you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Power washing can definitely be a workout, but it’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😅 Thank you for your kind words and blessings. Take care and sending you lots of love! 💞🙋🏻♀️ xx
Your yard still looks beautiful! It is very therapeutic to watch someone else work.
You need a concrete head cleaner for power washer. It is a round head attachment. It works amazing. And goes much faster.
I’ll have to check that out! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Sooooo satisfying watching you clean up the laneway and the power washing oh my! ; ) Looking forward to what you plant in the shady area. Blessings.
Plus being in th garden and cleaning, sorta soothes your soul and mind. Hope you find peace.
It's always so relaxing watching things get tidied up and clean! Even better when you aren't actually doing it yourself.😁
Glad to see you back. I received my copy of your new book and love it. I was so pleasantly surprised it was signed by you. Your videos are so relaxing to watch 💕
Thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m thrilled to hear you received the book and that you’re enjoying it. It means a lot to know my videos bring you relaxation. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and sending lots of love! 💕
I’m so glad your back doing videos after your Moms Unexpected passing sending prayers and love 💗 I’m so so sorry for
Your loss.
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. Your support means a great deal to me during this time. I’m grateful to be back, just taking it one day at a time. Sending love and gratitude your way. 💗
I appreciate ypu making videos even though you are grieving. ❤
I would be putting in some shrubs, my go to are Yews. They like sun and shade. You can shape them into whatever you please. Take care and my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mam ❤
Hello Catherine. It’s so wonderful to see your lovely self back on here. However, please please feel free to be absent whenever and how ever long you need to be. Your loyal subscribers will be here whenever you need us. I pray that you give yourself the time and grace you need.
I absolutely love your videos, they bring me so much joy. And I, too, love a good power washing video. Even though I am in Iowa, USA, one of my favorite channels here on RUclips is “Flawless Cleaning”. I believe he is in the UK. He does all of his cleaning for free and all is charitable work for his community. If you haven’t already, give him a look and I hope you enjoy it. Once again, thank you for sharing your gardening journey with us. Especially those of us do not have the space to garden in. For now, I will live my gardening dreams vicariously thru you! 😉
Sincerely, Joanalee 🤗
Joanalee, thank you so much for your beautiful message! Your kind words and support mean the world to me. I’m so grateful for my wonderful subscribers like you. I’ll definitely check out 'Flawless Cleaning'-it sounds like such an inspiring channel! It makes me so happy that you enjoy the videos, and I’m honored to be part of your gardening dreams, even from afar. Sending you lots of love and wishing you a peaceful weekend. Take care! 🤗💚
@@DaintyDiaries Thank you so much 🥰. I wish you a peaceful weekend as well! 🤗🩷
The lane is so clean and smart looking now! So different without the pots. New mulch does the trick to make a spot look brand new. Be well, friend.
It's lovely to see you. Take it easy mind. The garden lane is looking good. How are you and how are the kittens and the hives doing. Sending love your way xxx
Beautiful, love watching you power washing, very satisfying ❤xx
A beautiful bouquet, gorgeous
Thanks for sharing. Nice job👍 Maybe consider decorating your lane like a room, paint a floral mural on the wall and concrete floor paint to do faux brick? Just a thought.
Great thought! I am hoping next year, to move the gate forward, to make it a functional space, Im hoping to have some Reno work done in the kitchen, so I would need to move my bins to the laneway, so moving the gate forward will hide the view of them, but I could possible use it as a functional space, hang my spade etc on the wall.
One thing I would suggest when power washing to make it faster is a Kärcher 15" Surface Cleaner or something similar. It saved me a lot of time. I also, love your videos where you re-set an area. We all have those.
Garden therapy is the best! Take good care of yourself ❤
Garden therapy truly is the best! Thank you for your kind words. I’m taking good care of myself and sending lots of love your way. ❤🌸
I've just started watching The Middle-Sized Garden RUclips channel. The lady on there goes to lots of trouble explaining gardening and interviewing experts on how to get the most out of your garden. I watched a video about shady areas and what to plant. Really helpful 😊
thank you, I will go and check her out x
You can't beat a bit of pottering to still the mind. That was a good job well done. It's always so satisfying to see the end results and I hear you on the pots. I made that mistake once. Never again. In summer I had to get up extra early to have time to water them all before work. What was I thinking! But I overcame my pot addiction and you can too , Catherine. Sending much love xxx
We’re not alone in the addiction 🤣🤣 thanks for stopping by ❤️
I agree!!! It is much better all clear of clutter. Very satisfying. It’s beautiful ❤
Good for the soul ❤️
Look at Claus Dalby's pots and bulbs in spring. Gorgeous. Great job on the lane way. You've inspired me to get some yard work done.😃
Power-washing is just so hypnotic to watch no matter where you come from 😂😂 sending lots of love from Spain 😊❤
Absolutely, power-washing has that hypnotic quality for sure! 😂 Sending lots of love back to you in Spain. 😊
I am so happy to see you doing what you love. ❤️ Power washing is so satisfying both to do and watch.
That power washer is something 💪.
Hugs to you 🤗
Hi Catherine, beautiful bouquet at the start. The lane is looking so nice and mulch makes everything look tidy. Lovely to see you in the garden, take care 💜
Catherine!!! I’m so happy to see a garden video from you. Wishing you well and sending you my thoughts and love. ❤️
Here in Texas, impatients love the shade. There are some beautiful pink and white varieties that I think you would love.
They sound beautiful!
It is a big reward to see your garden after cleaning 🎉 congratulations. I did my the other day, and I feel great .
It is always so lovely to see a video of yours! Your clean up makes the area so tidy, a clean slate, so peaceful and opens your mind to possibilities. ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m glad you find the clean-up refreshing and inspiring. It’s wonderful to hear that it brings a sense of peace and new possibilities. Wishing you a beautiful day! ❤
Viewing from Canada after neglecting my garden this summer due to a broken wrist. Cast is off now so I am feeling very inspired to do some tidy up after watching your video. Thank you.
Love the vlog Catherine I'm all about clean and clear at the minute must be Autumn coming I hope you are being kind to yourself sweetie ❤️ ❤
I, too, have decided to do away with having so many pots. You are right…It is much easier to have things planted in the ground. I got started last week. I think the problem with me was I tended to “collect” plants like begonias but I had to have every single color. Also if it’s a tropical plant I just had to have, it would need to be potted up so that I could bring it indoors for the winter. Ugh. So much work & some of these pots are big & heavy. Well guess what? I’m not going to be buying anything that does not do well in my zone anymore. Im getting too old to have to lift & bring so many pots in. So I’ve got a daughter who wants alot of my pots that I’ve already emptied out & cleaned. Yay! lol
I love to watch you clean your outdoors.
Hugs❤
It’s too easy to just keep collecting isn’t it 🤣 I’m glad I’m not alone in the obsession! Sounds like your daughter is a great help ❤️
You did a wonderful clean-up job. What type of ivy plant, was in your plastic container, that you take to the garden center? It was the biggest, darkest green leaves I have ever seen. I also agree with the majority, that I enjoy when you do the voice over, rather than the ASMR. You need to give an update on your bees. Take care and God Bless, and give those fur babies a hug.
Bee update in last nights video ❤
It's amazing what a difference mulch and power washing have done.
Happy to see you back with your vlogs. Hope all is well. You were missed.
in case you didn't hear... she lost her mom.
Give you a big hug. Was so nice to hear of you. Tidying up the garden can be satisfying. Well done, dear Catherine. ❤
Neglect according to you...i think your garden is stunning❤❤❤❤
Hi Catherine, you certainly do make for a relaxing watch especially as I’m not doing the work!😅 I love, love, love your DIY and the softness of your house decor. As I mentioned in a reply comment, I still remember you painting furniture with your first two fur babies inspecting the goings on. You are so capable in all that you do no matter what you say to the contrary!
And talking about obsessed with power washing videos, I am hooked on the before and after of these power washing, lawn mowing, clean up videos when they appear on youtube thumbnails.
I hope you can feel all the loving thoughts we viewers are sending and hope you take enough time for yourself and not stress at producing videos for us. We will all be here, as and when you make them.💐💖🙏🏻
Great to see you back 😊 take care of you 😊
Thank you! 😊
That looks lovely and clear and tidy. Makes the border more in focus. Loved the sweeping and power washing.
Gardening is such a comforting adventure! It is neverending through the seasons but so rewarding. Enjoyed this so. Hugs & love to you!!❤❤
So so rewarding ❤️ thanks for stopping by Pamela xx
Don’t be hard on yourself you’re still grieving xx
Thank you for your understanding and kind words. It means a lot to me. I’m taking it one day at a time. Wishing you all the best. xx
Good evening Catherine 😊nice to see you☺️the garden is always a wonderful therapy . language excused 😂 🕯️🙏🏻for you . Your garden is looking beautiful . A cup of tea & a ponder now & a moment to think 😊keep strong ,sending you good wishes 👍🏻
A cup of tea after a declutter has to be done ❤️ thanks for stopping by xx
@@DaintyDiaries I have planted some osteospernum this summer - it has been beautiful & bloomed for such a long time - really pretty . I thought it’s a plant you could look at for next year. You might have already had them. The side part - have you thought about montbrecia I think it would grow nice in their & possibly mixed in with a fern - just a thought . I’m not an expert just have a love of the garden & how it makes me feel 🤣☺️. Best wishes
I was thinking you could move your Buddha into the corner that you just mulched. On an upside down pot as a pedestal .
Fabulous Job Catherine. Xx 👌😘
Hello Catherine love all of your videos. You are a wonderful person. You are lovely inside and out, so sweet…
I truly enjoy watching all of your videos. Don’t ever stop. Just do one a month if you have to enjoy watching❤God Bless you and your family ✝️🙏🏼
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! They truly warm my heart. I’m so glad you enjoy the videos. Your support means the world to me. I’ll definitely keep creating and sharing as much as I can. Wishing you and your family all the best and sending love your way. ❤🙏🏼
Wet n Forget is a really got product. You dilute it, put it in a garden sprayer, spray everything. You have to you this when the ground is dry and not going to rain for at least a few hours. 😊
Always love seeing the cats make an appearance 😺
Only thing more satisfying than watching someone power wash, is power washing myself. 😍🤩👏🏼
I completely agree-power washing is so satisfying, whether you’re watching or doing it yourself! 😍🤩👏🏼 Glad you enjoyed it!
@@DaintyDiaries 😘
Wow what a transformation!!
I really enjoyed the clean up I found it therapeutic well done love x
It looks beautiful and can't wait to see what transpires over the next several months. I like to power wash; the results are oh-so-satisfying. It was nice to see you in your element of the yard. I always feel calm and look forward to the beauty it gives. Old man winter is coming and gives us a little respite to make garden plans. Take care and can't wait to see the next video.
Time in the garden is always nice and calming ❤️ thanks for stopping by Joan xx
Working in the garden is so peaceful, even when it's a mess. You made the cleanup look so quick & easy, and that layer of mulch is like a topping on a cake.... You asked about a good shade plant; well I've had luck with Hellebores (Lenten Roses) they like shade and always know to bloom just around Easter. They go very nicely with Heuchera & Brunner. Go fix a cup of tea, sit and admire your work, like we do. Peace to you Catherine!
Thanks Eileen! And the video always makes it look more quick than it is but still satisfying nonetheless ❤️ thanks for the suggestion!!
I have watched your channel for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a garden designer and always say that the best gardens evolve over time. It has been lovely watching your garden evolve. For dry shade, check out Epimedium and Bergenia. I think you will love them as much as I do. Also hostas are quite drought tolerant. Bless you for all the content you have created. I have learned a lot from watching you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support over the years! I completely agree that gardens evolve beautifully over time. Epimedium and Bergenia sound like great suggestions for dry shade-I'll definitely look into them. I’m thrilled to hear you’ve found the content helpful. Wishing you all the best with your garden designs! 🌿🌸
So satisfying 🥰 hope you are well!
There is a karcher power wash attachment that you can get, made to clean the laneway and other backyard terraces 😊 it has a rotating brush that allows you to clean a bigger area at once. Works really well 😅
Very satisfying Catherine
lol love that you stole the power washer hahaa. even when your garden is neglected as you say, its still charming in the extreme. spider mites chewed my garden this summer and try as i might, i couldnt save it.. this vid will give me inspo needed to defeat my sadness in losing this garden, and start over. im always so encouraged by your vids
Oh nooooo☹️ those pesky little things!!! I hope you can find some joy in starting fresh 🥹❤️
Hi Cathrine! Your videos are so well made. I feel like I’m just hanging out with you in the garden. I have thought about your shady area on the side of the house…have you looked at Hostas? They do really well here in Alberta Canada. We get very hot and dry summers and very cold winters and they go gang busters. Wonderful foliage and flowers. Comes in many varieties and sizes. Just a thought. Enjoy your happy place.
Love a good power washing ❤
Gardening is good for what ails you, definitely! Also, I love that your garden has lots of wildlife as well as a cat. ❤
What I am doing is clearing up my little section in my front yard, and I am putting a female old fashioned bicycle in a mint color and every season I will change the flowers according to the seasons, w a big basket in the front and another on the back…. W a little tan]ble… I’m loving it already… just for decor…. And I will take my tea or coffee there every morning w my pet Luna…. Greetings from McAllen Texas
Your front yard decor sounds absolutely charming! The idea of using a mint-colored vintage bicycle with seasonal flowers and enjoying tea or coffee there with Luna sounds like a dream. It’s such a creative and cosy touch-perfect for every season. I bet it’s going to bring so much joy to you and anyone who passes by.
Lovely satisfying job power washing there Catherine. Love your sunflowers
Hi Catherine glad to see a video from you,hope you are ok,my garden is a mess I say to myself I’ll do it tomorrow 😂I watch RUclips channels dedicated to power washing after they have tidied up gardens for free,plus there is one guy who power washes roof tops lol so satisfying,have a lovely weekend you are in my thoughts 🙏😊
okay, now I am off to find the man who power washer roofs haha
Take super care, Catherine ❤
Glad you are back! The garden will help you through this time of loss. We were given a garden when we were created. God knows what we need. Plants have different requirements. Keep on dear. Enjoy.
Thank you for your thoughtful words. I truly believe that gardening is a healing gift, and it’s been a great comfort during this time. Your support and encouragement mean so much. Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. 🌿💚