Shaping the New Driveway + Other New Property Updates! 😃🙌 // Garden Answer
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I know you've said Aaron doesn't like being on camera, but I always enjoy videos when you both are interacting!! He's a natural!
We love you both!! 😁❤
I agree with abofsteel88. The interaction between the 2 is lighter & funnier.
It’s also so fun to just watch Aaron’s separate point of view than Laura’s. Thinking about the different aspects such as the trenches under the driveway.
And, he seems like a really great guy.
Totally agree!
Good Morning!! 🌞 Your excavation guy is an Operating Engineer! My husband retired after 45+ years of operating heavy equipment. It’s pretty impressive what they can do with those big machines!
I love your videos and watching how you develop your property.
I'm sure Chad loved those glamour shots of his machinery in action - would be great for promotional material!
Put giant red bows on each maple tree 😳 right at eye/car door window level. Festive and door dash proof
And reflectors!!
I know, right? LOL LOL!!!
I still can't get over the fact that that tree was 'in the way' of that driver... soooo much space 😑🤭
And it was daylight!
@@melissamedina2363 😂😂😂
ikr it made me so mad
The driveway is sooo wide how does someone crash into a tree and keep going
@@coralineadams8070 maybe they did it on purpose
My husband has worked construction for 30 yrs, a truly great operator is to be treasured!
We truly appreciate these professionals!!!!
I’ve got one of those guys too!!! He has such vision in seeing what could be. Constantly amazes me!!
I gasped out loud when I saw that tree get run over!😳
The poor thing was snapped
Me too
Me too, poor thing!
Just love to see Russel is inspecting the property and follows everywhere ... 😂🥰 soo cute
Just like a dog does 😃😃😃
... he's a wonderful little "ambassador"! 😺🐈🐱 (but then again, I am partial...) 🙃
#catwhisperer
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Cheddar was right along with him. They're so funny!
Cheddar & Russel 😍 still don't know how to spot them , same color 😂 but they are waaay so cute !
@@TheThifa Russell is darker orange and if you see his front paws he has more toes.
The open poles in the dumpster enclosure should have caps. If snow/water gets down them they will rust out and weaken fairly quickly. Had it happen with some of my fence posts that I didn't realize were missing their caps.
Can't wait to see the continued changes on this property! Love what you guys are doing, keep these videos coming.
I was thinking the same thing, except that wasps will nest in the posts in the summer!
Or cement works too
It's so exciting to see progress happening. The drone makes its so easy to understand the layout.
Would you look at that...I can’t draw a straight line on paper. Chad makes beautiful lines. That driveway will be spectacular. Great drone shots Aaron.
I'm so excited for the new property and it's not even mine. 😂
Right I feel the same 🤗
Have the old property owners come by to see what you have done with your place? Ifound your channel about 10 minths ago and have learned so much. I enjoy watching you guys so much. It is almost as if you are talking right to us. No scripts, yay! I have discovered so many plants watching your channel. I am now obsessed with heucharas and nine barks and have a bunch now! I get a piece of paper out and take notes while watching your videos. It is really nice to see the plants and trees in your space and how you use them, along with how things have worked and not worked for you. I am in zone 4 and get frustrated sometimes not being able to get some of the plants you are able to, but I did get a corral berry, but no beauty berry for me... We get "invested" in your life and the development of your property and it is so fun! Thank you!
I have also wondered if the last owners have come over to see everything, or if they watch the videos...
They probably have they are good friends of theirs
I have wondered too, if the previous owners have come over. I know she has gone to their new house and done an inside tour of their extensive collections and decorations.
Leave the outlet and when you cut in new gardens and plant trees you might want that spot for a new pondless waterfall that will need some electrical for the pump. :)
Plus, Aaron has Christmas lights on the brain right now.
"I like where your brains at"..."that's why you keep me around" lol...progress, looks good
Or a wreath where the trunk ends and branches began
Change of plans: Russell gets the theme song.
Lol . . . ' Born Free ' ~ Kid Rock
@@w.bovgvereav5761 I was thinking the saxophone melody from the Pink Panther, the way he slinked onto the scene.
@@Bamboo4U2 perfect Jake
@@Bamboo4U2 Perfect!
I couldn’t agree more. Did you see Russell on the excavator tire! 😻
Great video, I love it when Arron gets involved, he has such a knack of bringing some comedy into the channel. Cant wait for the 7th, excited for you guys! Progress is slow but worth it
(...oh sooo!...[worth it!]...) 🙃
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Watching the progression of what’s going to be an estate is fun! Y’all are good planners, complimenting each other’s strong points. 🥰
I really enjoyed this today because of the collaboration! Laura and Aaron need to name their property something, because as you say, it is becoming a true estate! I am excited for them!
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@Jim Klaiber ...too cute!... that's about right, isn't it?! He is always in the mix and (because I know how they "operate" from having my own) I love every minute of it! 🙏😺🐈
Hey, I just came up with this: name the property "Flora, Fauna and Felines"! 🌸🐓🐱
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Love watching excavation equipment, such artistry in the hands of an engineer. So excited to see this transformation and really appreciate you taking us along every step of the way.
Great team work. It's great to see how everyone working together helps things go smoother...... Even Russell is part of the team.🐱
Just light the trunks of the young trees for the drive. Just sharing a thought. 😉
Great idea. Run electrical up the entire lane and light up all the trees.
@@Bamboo4U2
More reason to keep that electrical outlet they questioned abandoning.
@Sue Hinson Excellent idea!!
@@user-uq1nm3iv8i Ty! I can't wait for their light show.
@@katediy4563 Very true!
So precious that Russell finds you and wants to be with his humans. Miss my sister cats so much. Enjoy seeing your kitty's so much. ❤
Congratulations on seeing your dreams come true. 🙌
I love how Russell follows you two around like a puppy, or a supervisor.
Aaron and Laura - that was really interesting. Thanks for sharing.
What a dream to work your own land! The two of you are doing quite a dream home.
I almost spit my coffee out laughing at footage of the DD incident. There is so much room to NOT hit the tree. How does that happen?! 🤣
they are looking around for how to get off the property and not paying attention to what's next to them
I started watching spring 2020 and now hooked. My wife started in 2018 and the quality of our flowers in 2019 got my attention and she introduced me to Garden Answer. For example, our old fashioned hydrangeas bloomed for the first time in 5 years after she followed your advice and fed them Rose-tone. We love the follow-up vlogs. Glad Aaron is wearing a mic, enjoy his comments and your discussions as you plan and workout challenges. The video quality is very good and the editing deserves an award. FYI: our plants are 80% PW, I have Rose, Bulb, Plant and Bio-Tone on my shelves AND have my own Felcos.
Any excuse for heavy machinery! Love how Russell owned the excavator. Thanks for the update on the maple hit + run. Still cannot believe she ran it over with that much space and didn't come back to own up to her mistake.
I feel you (on a MUCH smaller scale). Before I could do any landscaping at our house we had to dig a French drain, build a deck and retaining wall, and lay a cement walkway and patio. It took a few years to be able to tackle the un-fun stuff, and I got so sick of the mud and weeds, but I’m so glad we did it that way. This year the gardens are finally coming into their own after a few years’ time to establish (and LOTS of clearance plants later 🙃). It’s exciting to track the progress when we look back at old pictures.
I’m so inspired! You gave me the confidence to start a complete yard re-landscape project on our house... Contractor hired and plans drawn up. Thank you so much!
Can’t wait to see the electrical poles out and the driveway finished. Then comes the plants!! Love these updates.
Yes, I can see where the electrical polls are a concern in that location especially with the wind storms you guys get!
The title of Chad is, heavy equipment operator, and when its virgin land like that its called, pioneering. The driveway should be slightly higher than natural ground with a crown in middle so water drains to either side of driveway, which ends up draining off and out towards main drainages. Otherwise you'll end up with soggy wet spots that'll end up being soft spots which will turn out to be pot holes in the future.😕
Drone shots are awesome Aaron!
What a fun video to watch you describe and show what is happening and what’s going to happen on your property. Watching and listening to the two of you planning everything together is the best!! I feel bad for couples who don’t share common interests and I see that too often. I have married family members and married friends who light up with enthusiasm when they tell about projects they’re working on together. It’s pretty cool and their kids enjoy it too. Everyone in the proverbial boat is rowing in the same direction. It’s nice. Picture a year from now in November 2021 how different this landscape will look. Woot woot!!
Believe me when I say what you guys are doing is my home and property DREAM, but do you ever worry that having such a large piece of perfectly landscaped land could be hard to sell in your small town setting? Or do you worry that if you were to sell, the property won’t be taken care of? I’m worried about that for myself and we only have a half acre! Maybe just make sure the buyer is a Garden Answer Groupie haha. Thank you guys so much, you’re a constant inspiration. 💗💗💗
Hi Laura. I missed some videos so I went back. There is no dull moment with you guys always a new project and....Russell. After seeing the reaction of your grandparents’ cat when you were petting him, I have decided that you are a cat whisperer 😀
Love to see the whole process of working a raw piece of land from start to finish!
You guys are a true inspiration to folks who need a shot of encouragement and confidence in tackling projects like these.
What would a video be without Russell? How could you not love such a devoted friend.
I love to listen to your banter to problem solve and decide what you want
Hi Laura and Aaron, Donna here! Love what you're doing marrying the two properties! Just a little insight into building a road that will be mostly maintenance free. We live in the exact same zone as you guys, even down to our lovely alkaline soil! We have a long drive way like yours and took the time to build a shale base and domed it in the middle like your excavator man suggested. We have had little to no upkeep on the drive way in 35 years! We also have a business on our property which adds many more vehicles a day than just regular residential traffic! Hope this helps!
Chad is a Heavy Equipment Operator
Thank you for the terminology.
Yes... or dirt work guy. Some people consider themselves in the "dirt work" business.
He’s a Terrain Technician! 😂
Aaron going great thinking ahead on future needs. Good job
Love watching your videos on Saturday morning, no work, woke up at 4am put on my head phones & enjoying watching your property expand, so beautiful out there.
It’s fun to see how excited Aaron is about the new property. The door dash delivery Debacle cracks up every time you replay the footage . That poor tree 😂
I’m glad you are making your driveway a wide one. You never can know if you will order something big enough to require a big truck to get it in. Or if there will be work on the house or barn or trees that call for heavy equipment that needs brought in. It gives you more flexability and that is such a blessing when unexpected situations arise.
Thank you so much for sharing these types of videos. My husband and I enjoy and spend a lot of time working in our yard, as well as, working on home and/or property improvements. There's so much thought, planning, time and work that goes into our projects, but we always look forward to them. Maybe that's why I enjoy watching your project videos as much as your gardening ones. Keep 'me coming. Can't wait to see what happens next.
I really enjoy watching the process of projects like this. Do you plan to have an area for a playground for the kids? Or do you already have one and I’ve missed it on your videos? I still have a lot of catching up to do on your channel lol. It would be so nice to see a child size garden...that would be so inspiring!
One of the things I love so much about you and your projects are the way things are neat and tidy. Driveways are lined up, rows were spaced evenly in your cut garden, after planting in a flower bed you make sure and blow off the excess soil, and debris, I could go on and on. Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos.
Aaron and you do a great job showing what is happening on your property. It will be wonderful when its all complete. I enjoy all of your videos. Love your family very much
Love how real you both are, thank you for showing how you transform your areas. Can’t wait to see it all come together 😀😀
I loved the "excavator moving dirt" music! Perfect choice! Not sure who does the picking but it was perfect!
Hi Laura, You said this wasn't the prettiest project but I love it! I love to see the dark soil and to experience thru you and Aaron the start to goal (I am sure that it is not the finish). We never got to see that little belly of yours with all your jackets and cover ups. I can't wait to see that precious little one and to see what big brother has to say about her! You know you need to buy him something very special and wrap and give it to him just before you show him his little sister. That way he does not feel that she is more special. God bless you and your little family, Patty S.
My father owned a Boring Company and operated heavy equipment that would install pipeline under freeways, etc. for electrical or pipe for drainage. It's really good that you remembered that Aaron. As you said, so much easier now that nothing is there to get in the way and you will definitely need it. Looking really good all around!
That was really interesting! I don't think I'll get it all spatially till it's done but love seeing the process. It's amazing the amount of planning that goes into the infrastructure! Since you've established yourselves as a John Deere family it was a bit shocking to
see that Case sitting there on the property ! Lol - Farmer joke !!
Thanks, that was very interesting.
Judging by how the bigger dumpster enclosure looks better I hope you think about Aaron's compost area. That's one huge pile you have of garden waste. Make sure you plan large enough that you don't regret the size later.
LOVE absolutely love how well thought out Aron is with preparing for those things. I do the same for us, but boyfriend always questions why, now the greenhouse is in place and the garden shed is coming he understands completely 😅
Always enjoy seeing you and Aaron working together. A great team you make.
I am really enjoying getting to see and hear more of Aaron these days! He’s lovely!
I have been with you since moved to this property and many things have been added/changed - like the hay racks. It is so sad to see them go ( lots of great videos) BUT it is so exciting to see the changes you are doing to our (LOL) property. Aaron and your vision is so great and I love how you keep us in the loop for everything - no matter how small or mundane (never). In this video, I felt like we were neighbors and you were showing us what is/has been done. Even just moving the dumpster was neat - especially its new home! If I am this excited, I can just image how excited you two are 🥰.
i LOVE watching this kind of thing!! Chad is quite the skilled driver; i find it fascinating to watch these guys do their work - so much finesse with those giant machines... will your big trucks be able to get in and turn around, etc? look at the changes y'all are making - is it weird that i'm as excited as you are??? (probably), oh well..🤣i love how Russell and Cheddar supervise everything y'all do your property is going to look so different and amazing!!! it's also interesting to watch y'all talk things out: y'all make a really good team, complementing each other well... that's going to be such a great place for Benjamin and Baby Girl to run and play and ride bikes and etc... fun fun fun!! congratulations on another project getting checked off the list!! thanks for the video!!
In order to get gold, there's a lot of work before you see and enjoy the shine; same here, some mudd, hard work, but you will see and enjoy the shine. Goodluck with everything, you two deserve it.
Lots of changes coming! Looking forward to watching the progress.
Love this video, it’s so nice to see the big picture of things to come.
Who watches Benjamin while you guys do projects? Love your channel!
We’ve gotten a property 2 years almost now and we’ve converted it into an olive orchid. You work gives me lots of ideas and solutions, thank you :) ! Cheers you two
Hi Laura and Aaron! It's always interesting to see what you are planning and seeing the work done. The new dumpster enclosure will be really nice and I can see why you'd want to remove the raised bed in that area. It will look so much cleaner. I'm anxious to see the removal of the poles and the lines getting buried. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys!
i LOVE vids like this. to me hardscaping is just as exciting & fun as planting! it's going to look amazing you guys!
I agree wholeheartedly!!! Loved this video!
I really enjoyed this and imagining all the new plantings in the future!
Cheddar & Russell checking out where the dumpster went lol 💗😻😉🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺
Cats are so curious. Russell and Cheddar seem just as interested in the new driveway as we are!
I Loved this video! How exciting for you guys! I was waiting for a happy dance for sure. There are so many things to look forward to in 2021 for your family! The new baby plus buttoning up or maybe beginning so many projects on the new property , the bulbs blooming, etc, etc...God is Good! Enjoy your weekend!
Hahaha! when you said your cousin took every bit of it I thought you were talking about the gravel. But you were talking about the fence lol
Lol I thought the same thing too.😂😂
What a fun video...thanks for taking us along for the ride !!Eddie is a master...the enclosure he bulit is beautiful !! the soil is looking pretty good that Chad dug down to...no white dust stuff !! Nice to have Aaron in so much of the video !!
Your burn pile will be half its size by spring if you get snow. You should use it as a base for incorporating into your new pile. There is a lot to be learned about composting. Martha Stewart has a great one. I learned 55 years ago from a book called All About Composting from the Rodale collection. A place your size will need a very large size area. Plan on using your tractor forks to do the mixing. I know the three box method is popular, but I did batch composting and used two open areas that were adjacent, U shaped and used the two corners to mix back and forth. Have fun.
Love to see yours and Erin’s excitement over every step closer to how you have envisioned your property looking and functioning. So sad to see the poor little tree being run over. 😪
My husband, my tractor man AKA Dr Destructo 😂 overheard this video and yelled out “Chad is a heavy equipment operator!!” 😂
I love the new property series, it's so satisfying to see things evolve from the wasteland at the start. Thank you for bringing us along every step of this huge project.
Oh my, what major projects you two have done this year! I can't wait to see it at the end of next year, with grass and gardens!
Totally laughing as your shadow Russell in the background hangs out on the tire as the king of his castle!
I saw that too so cute
My Dad built an aggregate acre-long driveway for his home, with soft curves winding up to his home. One thing he did, you might consider is that he gradually flared the entrance on each side so that his 15ft wide drive was about 25-30ft wide (its actually wider than that I believe)so you could turn in without tearing up the yard.....lol. just as I wrote this, you said you were going to do that! Great minds!! Looks great!😊
What a clever idea with the dumpster latches when the doors are open.
I thought that was a genius idea too. I'm not sure I would have thought to add that.
I watch everyday!.....and it always feels like CHRISTmas to me ---- getting things done ---- what a wonderful feeling that you share with us, just like the garden/projects are our own....Thanks Laura, Aaron, Benjamin and Baby Girl to be.
It’s awesome watching from the beginning. I love seeing how your creating your property and the thought process behind it.
I’m tackling a couple of tired acres but having been a city girl all my life I am learning A LOT and your videos are my encyclopaedia.
Need to know about how a certain type of plant works... let’s check Garden Answer!! I really appreciate you and Erin bringing us along, cause it really is great learning. 🦋
You keep Aaron around because he is awesome y’all are a great balance!! Overwelming project ! AMAZING WHAT YOU DO!! LOVE YALL! Judy in pensacola❤️
I design driveways, for a single driveway, the average width is 10'-12' wide. So double that.
So did you ever forward that video to Door Dash to let them know that one of their drivers destroyed one of your trees?! As a company, if they want to remain reputable, they need to replace or pay for any damages of that tree.
Yeah, but they'd probably fire the driver too and times are tough for lots of folks right now. If Laura files a claim through her homeowner's insurance (might not be covered), I'm pretty sure any deductible could be written off as a business expense.
Even if the tree is replaced won't it always be smaller because it would be a newer tree. Then it wouldn't match the rest of her driveway
@@coralineadams8070 , bigger trees can be purchased to match the existing size of the surrounding trees. Of course they’re more expensive too...
You can order a different sized caliper tree, if your worried about inconsistency in growth. But I doubt
@@luckycharm5589 exactly. 10 years from now, you won't be able to tell the difference.
I love watching the orange panther admire his new lands. 👑 🐈
I honestly don't think I would have a clue what to do with property that big. But I'm getting such a kick out of watching these two know exactly what they want and starting to get it done.
This is so oddly satisfying to watch! Posts in the back of the dumpster enclosure are great idea plus that shed looks so nice. Love Chad's work!
I apologize in advance for this rambling mess of an idea but rewatching this video helped me. Plus all the over headshots( I love those). Starting about 16:50 or so, you all are looking at your house from across the new land. My thoughts are more on the space behind you. For starters, at an angle, across the back corner, could be the structure you mentioned previously as a studio/flower arranging room type space. I had thought in addition to that, make it also functional for a pool house, and such. A changing room(s), a bathroom, a shower(maybe even indoor and outdoor). Space to sit and eat , kitchenette type thing for snacks or small gathering ( so you're not going back and forth to the house). Anyway, out front of that structure could be of course garden space but a pond type swimming pool. Something large enough to swim in of course but that you could also have goldfish and koi maybe. Not necessarily waterfalls or anything but something that could look like it was always there, a farm pond type look.
Now you've mentioned your orchard will go off in that general area and could still on either side surrounding the area. I thought you could mix in flowering trees amongst the fruit trees for additional pollination benefits(maybe) and asthetic. Plus if down the road say 10 years you decide you don't want to deal with the fruit trees for any reason, you have other trees already growing to keep the look. Probably more ofa spring event for most of the trees but still a nice vista looking out from your new front lawn, across. You may even consider raising random trees up on gentle slopes for additional height to add privacy. The slight hills, and therefore elevated trees may give you areas behind all of this to hide random structures for tractor parts, extra soils, etc. Maybe even a bee hive or two tucked in somewhere. The structures hidden behind may even be hidden somewhat from your neighbors so they eventually have a nice view too. Anyway just some rambling thoughts. I wish I had more than my phone to send pics of what I'm talking about lol. Thanks for the vids.
What great plans, everything is going to look fantastic when its done. Looking so forward to enjoying the process through your videos. And more Aaron! The two of you just work so beautifully together. Thank you for your constant source of inspiration. . . Its what I've needed this year! God Bless you both!
This was informative and relaxing to watch. Also one of the ads we watched all the way through, hubby purchased for all of the zoom meetings we attend. Have a great day.
That is a good way to describe it - it was relaxing to watch - and informative😊
Russell running after you guys cracks me up. Lol. I think it's really neat to watch the whole process unfold. Thank you for sharing
To some it may look like a lot of gravel only because the green is lacking, but it's going to look so beautiful once it is all installed. Yes, please share any and all updates, so exciting!
I'm glad you checked in on the tree that the driver hit. I was wondering. So cool to see all this coming together.
I was so glad you mentioned the “door dash” tree I’ve been wondering about it. You guys are so amazing to bring us along the for the ride, how much of the current fencing is going away to connect the two properties? I’m guessing all of it but not sure 🤔
So exciting to see the new changes. Now this is an area I know! Our family business does gravel driveways in Florida. Chad is an equipment operator. The typical driveway is 10-12 ft. wide so I would say 20-24 ft. wide would be ideal. We spread the gravel 4-6in. deep so you get a nice thick layer and don't have dirt coming through. We have different gravel down here than you do up there. It has to be trucked in or brought in by rail because we don't have any down here. It's kind of interesting that it's cheap up there and expensive down here. But then you have a lot of rock up there too.
Looking great! I love these videos. All of this is fun to me! Keep up the good work!!!