Garden TIDY And Transformation! For A Poorly Elderly Woman. Bringing Back This Beautiful Rural Space

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • This garden used to be well loved, anyone could tell. Unfortunately, the elderly lady who owns the house has been poorly for a while and unable to do the garden as she's being taken care of in hospital.
    I have never met her, but that doesn't matter.
    I was asked if I could help out.
    Rural garden in the country side, wildlife everywhere, garden in need of a little rescue, someone needing help? of course I said YES! 😁
    Who wouldn't.
    Thank you so much for watching,
    Martin The Garden Guy.
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Комментарии • 261

  • @vanilittlestar6357
    @vanilittlestar6357 9 месяцев назад +28

    I have subscribed to a few Lawn fixing guys, but I must say I was so impressed by you. With all the hard & difficult work you do there was one thing in particular that stood out for me. The fact that you cut all those branches as you were trimming that tree & then thought about the wildlife that can take shelter from those branches & twigs. That really touched my heart big time. You are actually the only guy that I've watched who actually thinks of the wildlife who need shelter. Thank you for your kindness ❤ YOU are very much appreciated 👏 💖🌠🌻😻

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  9 месяцев назад +5

      Oh hello, I must have missed this lovely comment, some how. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, its great how you appreciate the wildlife as well ❤️😊 Its becoming quite a big part of my gardening now.
      I will be making more gardening videos on this particular aspect, its made me really happy knowing so many other people are thinking about it as well.
      Thank you very much for the comment, and I apologise about the late reply.
      All the best
      Martin.

    • @Liz-m4v
      @Liz-m4v 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed!

  • @esmatnasr2676
    @esmatnasr2676 2 месяца назад +1

    I enjoy watching real gardening.. That’s what I miss in the other channels I watch that are mostly lawn mowing with some tree trimming and shrub pruning 👍👏👌❤️

  • @kimberlee2469
    @kimberlee2469 5 месяцев назад +8

    It is so therapeutic watching you transform these gardens!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +2

      Haha, thank you. I find it quite therapeutic to 😊 I'm so lucky I get to spend all day outdoors.
      Thanks again
      Martin

  • @madeleinekarlssonbengtsson
    @madeleinekarlssonbengtsson 4 месяца назад +2

    Awesome transformation.

  • @linayoung4595
    @linayoung4595 10 месяцев назад +19

    I love the idea of putting the logs together as a place for small animals! Great job

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  9 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks 👍I have been building them everywhere 😂also been attempting to make my own bug hotels, with mixed results😁
      Its crazy how quickly the wildlife move into the log piles.
      Thanks for the comment
      Very much appreciated
      Martin.

  • @debcherry4342
    @debcherry4342 10 месяцев назад +28

    I appreciate those that get the work done by hand instead of always using the weed wacker. Good job Martin.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +3

      Oh, thank you 😊 I think I'm just old-fashioned. But it feels like you earn it more when you use hand tools.
      Although I'm still appreciative of power tools. They stop my body hurting so much! 🤣
      Thank you for the comment ❤️
      Martin

    • @pennyneal2456
      @pennyneal2456 10 месяцев назад +4

      Acres Lawncare from the UK does very similar work. Cheers.

    • @bartverhaagen
      @bartverhaagen 10 месяцев назад +2

      Nothing wrong with using tools like a weed wacker !

    • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
      @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 10 месяцев назад +3

      Right tool for the right job . . . 😊

  • @swansong5263
    @swansong5263 5 месяцев назад +5

    At last! Someone who cares!
    I have watched gardening videos
    And it is heartbreaking to watch
    The annihilation of precious shrubbery
    With power tools.
    You have restored my faith though.
    I love the way that you nurtured this very pretty
    Garden, the lady obviously thinks of our
    Precious wildlife.
    I shall subscribe and look forward to your future videos.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +3

      Another absolutely lovely comment 😊 honestly, I appreciate it so much 🙏
      I'm glad you noticed the little things.
      It was a wonderful litte garden, and I'll be back again soon to keep it looking ok.
      That greenhouse still needs some work! 😅
      Thank you
      Martin.

    • @swansong5263
      @swansong5263 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@martinthegardenguy 😁👍

  • @yvonnebrown2342
    @yvonnebrown2342 5 месяцев назад +3

    Sure did enjoy, job awesome work

  • @creativhopper6465
    @creativhopper6465 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Martin, you are amazing. You always impress me with your hard work.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  3 месяца назад

      Bless you 😊👍you never say anything mean 😅 your ever so kind.

  • @manouckgermain8945
    @manouckgermain8945 5 месяцев назад +3

    Very good video. I like how much you use manual tools that anyone can use in their own garden. Continue your good work 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +2

      Oh yes, old school is best 😁 although I still love massive power tools as well 😂
      But I get a far better workout using the manual stuff 👍
      Thank you for the comment, I'm glad you're enjoying the content.
      Much appreciated
      Martin.

  • @anitaholst7671
    @anitaholst7671 4 месяца назад +5

    You're my kind of gardener: weed by hand, down on my knees, crawling around if need be...dirty hands.
    Take care of your spine especially!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you, I've been doing it like this for so long. I'll probably never change 😂 I do find it all very relaxing and cathartic 😁 although you're right about the back, it does ache after a while.

  • @bay-m4j
    @bay-m4j 5 месяцев назад +2

    Watching you work so hard in the garden, I'm glad mine is artificial turf and gravel surrounded by plants, some of which are fake. It sounds horrendous but i have a quaint cottage garden. I have enough oohs and ah's from visitors to keep me happy! I admire your work ethic and you're nifty with a rake. Well done!

  • @claudiagerhardt4715
    @claudiagerhardt4715 3 месяца назад +1

    This is an amazing job. And your Tools are very interested.❤

  • @Bunpei427
    @Bunpei427 5 месяцев назад +3

    This is by far my fave video! Ur attention to detail is spectacular!!! LOVE IT! U gained a new subscriber!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Excellent, thank you. I'm really glad you enjoyed it 👍 ☺️

  • @Freecleaningprogram
    @Freecleaningprogram 10 месяцев назад +18

    I've become addicted to your videos. Never in my life would I have ever thought I would be watching videos about lawn care. But for me, it's satisfying to see the before and after transformations. For sure, it would be sold in the auction. Spencer, you did an amazing job 👏 🙌

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh hello, I think you may have me mixed up with someone else. My name is Martin 😊
      But I hope you like my video as well ❤️
      All the best
      Martin.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha, it's OK
      I've been called worse 😂
      I hope you are well ❤️

  • @Ines22sunshine
    @Ines22sunshine 5 месяцев назад +6

    It´s wonderful how you treat the plants and bring out their beauty again. Great job you are doing. Greetings from Germany

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +3

      Greetings to you also, Germany. All the way from Nottingham.
      Hope you enjoyed the video, and thanks you very much for watching.
      Much appreciated.
      Martin.

  • @R-Texas
    @R-Texas 5 месяцев назад +3

    I stumbled upon your channel and found it interesting to watch you work this yard. How you knew where the concrete areas were and the way you “sliced” out the flower bed borders was very interesting. That was a jungle to me with all the ivies, but you tamed it pretty good. The tools you use are “old ways” tools that I remember my grandpa using. Enjoyed watching you use them.
    I like how you made the pile for the critters. You stacked it very well for them to be able to use it. We call them wildlife brush piles here in Texas USA and they are very beneficial for many critters. The smaller branches criss crossed and piled up makes for good cover for songbirds. I could hear the ones there.
    It was very nice to help the elderly woman out. I do hope she is able to return to her home.
    Enjoyed!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Oh, well, thank you very much 😊. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
      I do love my old-fashioned kit, and even the newer remakes of them 😁 plus it keeps me fit 😂
      I'm also glad you noticed the little wildlife log piles. I like the term wildlife brush pile as well. It doesn't take much effort, and as you say, it's always appreciated my critters.
      I think every garden should have one 😊
      Thank you for the lovely comment.
      Very much appreciated.
      Martin

  • @lmn93401
    @lmn93401 5 месяцев назад +3

    I love those clipper-edger things. Nice!
    Loved this whole clean up. 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you 😊 🙏
      Do you mean the lawn edging shears? They are fabulous, very old-fashioned 😂 but some tools don't need improvement.

  • @darlenecarr7061
    @darlenecarr7061 10 месяцев назад +11

    I, too, love all the hand tools. Also love the way you "massage" the garden soil as you weed. I can just hear it sighing "ahh, I can breath again!".😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +6

      Haha, this made me smile 😁 Thank you.
      I find weeding very therapeutic, but now I think the soil likes it too 😅

    • @shawnsourk2448
      @shawnsourk2448 10 месяцев назад +5

      I used to spend 10 to 12 hours on a Saturday weeding our garden. My wife accused me of being OCD.

  • @miriamrighter1666
    @miriamrighter1666 10 месяцев назад +8

    I love your little pile of wood for the critters! You are such a sweet man. Absolutely adore your videos.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you ❤️ 😊 I'm glad you see the right side of it. I'm sure some people would think I was loopy for doing things like that 😂
      But it works, it's crazy how much wildlife it attracts 🥰
      Thanks again,
      Martin.

  • @mmmotives7452
    @mmmotives7452 10 месяцев назад +2

    New Subscriber.....Thank you for your service!🎉

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, and welcome. I hope you enjoy the content as much as I enjoy making it 😊👍
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @jraysanford-bx5kn
    @jraysanford-bx5kn 5 месяцев назад +3

    5 Stars. You did an awesome job. Can’t believe you did all that within that timeframe allocated. Looking forward to your next video.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +2

      Haha, I was a tiny bit late picking the kids up from nursery, though 😂
      I am really glad you enjoyed it, though.
      Thank you for the lovely comment 😊
      Martin.

  • @LittleBearPaws
    @LittleBearPaws 3 месяца назад +1

    What a lovely garden & great job Martin. I noticed near the end you cut off the seeding flower from the palm tree. We lived in a house for over 20years & planted 2 palms within weeks of moving in. They grew in to beautiful trees 🌴 and on the day we were handing the keys to the new owner my hubby came in & said oh a farmers trailer has gone by & some loose hay blew on to top of the palms. But when we examined it it was the palm flower!!! After 20 years. Thanks again for the video.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  2 месяца назад +1

      Oh wow 😅 well it may have took 20 years, but at least you saw them flower. Maybe they were saying fair well 😊

    • @LittleBearPaws
      @LittleBearPaws 2 месяца назад +1

      @@martinthegardenguy lol 😂

  • @paulshirley8633
    @paulshirley8633 5 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely job 😊😊😊

  • @cathtf7957
    @cathtf7957 8 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome!

  • @madelinejarvis7353
    @madelinejarvis7353 3 месяца назад +1

    I love your scissors to trim the beds edges.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  3 месяца назад

      Oh yeah, they are awesome 😁 I do like my manual traditional kit.
      You should get some 😊

  • @oermama
    @oermama 5 месяцев назад +4

    Love this garden ❤ the lady will be so happy when she’s home and sees what you did. I also put big cut-offs from trees or bushes in corners of my garden. One time a gardener who cut our 3 meter high hedges wanted to clean up my wood stack too, he thought it attracted mice and such. Next year he brought an apprentice along, and the first thing he told the lad: “this lady likes a wildish garden, so leave the logs.”

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +3

      Oh yes, it was a lovely garden. It certainly wouldn't have been low maintenance, though 😂 she designed it quite beautifully.
      There was some sad news, though. She won't be returning. The house is now up for sale. I've been back to try and tidy up more for whenever it's sells. As I'm sure it'll be another elderly person.
      Thanks for the comment.
      I may try and do an update video soon.
      Thanks again
      Martin.

    • @oermama
      @oermama 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@martinthegardenguy sorry to hear about the lady, unfortunately that’s life when you live long enough. But it’s nice the garden is tidied up a bit for the sale, and fingers crossed the new owner will hire you as the gardener.

  • @lynnkurth3475
    @lynnkurth3475 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great job thanks

  • @joy2own
    @joy2own 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice little tidy up.

  • @mattienelson8620
    @mattienelson8620 10 месяцев назад +16

    First time I've watched one of your videos. It takes a very patient and considerate person to edge by hand the way you do Martin.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hello! And thanks for watching.
      Also, thanks for the lovely comment.
      I hope you enjoyed the video ☺️
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @ziegenwilly
    @ziegenwilly 6 месяцев назад +1

    a very good job ,

  • @trishhoapili7587
    @trishhoapili7587 10 месяцев назад +6

    You do such a beautiful job in bringing back order. Thank you for creating a safe space for hedgehogs and others to rest and make home - it’s so important to help balance things for them. That greenhouse could look a treat - I hope she is able to come home and enjoy what you’ve done. 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +3

      Oh, thank you 😊 I hope you enjoyed the video. It's awesome that you appreciate the wildlife too 🥰
      I create these crazy little log piles all over the gardens I look after. It's amazing how quickly they become homes to hundreds of bugs and animals 😆 it's become a bit of an addiction 🤣
      Thank you so much for the comment.
      All the best
      Martin.

    • @trishhoapili7587
      @trishhoapili7587 10 месяцев назад +2

      We don’t spray pesticides in our garden so we have a lizard “nursery” which in turn helps keep the crickets down, monarch butterflies hangout along with the neighborhood possums, raccoons and hawks. My husband has plumerias of varied colors and scents. It’s not a large garden but it holds a lot of varieties of hibiscus and sago palms, jasmine and irises. Our idiot dog has squirrels to chase too. Relaxing and nurturing which is a very nice break. So Cal is supposed to get a wet winter so we’ll see. Take care - love your videos.

  • @wandarivera4016
    @wandarivera4016 5 месяцев назад +3

    Love grandma room

  • @bitteroldman2714
    @bitteroldman2714 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks

  • @marac5775
    @marac5775 5 месяцев назад +2

    How nice !!!! A tidy house invites us to appreciate it

  • @avrilpeters5900
    @avrilpeters5900 10 месяцев назад +1

    You will get it done Martin but leaves are a bit of a pain to clean up because as soon as some are cleaned up there will be more. I'm delighted to see a video from you

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      You're totally right. It's my main gardening job this time of year. Some of my clients live in forest areas as well! 🤣 I'm raking/blowing them as they are falling from the sky.
      It keeps me busy though 😅😁
      Thank you, Avril
      Martin.

  • @elisae7645
    @elisae7645 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great job❤❤❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Much appreciated 🙏 ☺️
      Thanks for the comment
      Martin

  • @georgesehy8058
    @georgesehy8058 10 месяцев назад +9

    Great Job Martin! I have so much respect for your skills aa a master gardener! You made it seem so effortless and quick! I was dismayed for you when you showed us the thorns that cut right into leather gloves! What a trooper you are! Not to mention that you are helping a poor elderly lady! My hat's off to you! Thanks for sharing! I look forward to seeing the greenhouse work too. George from Florida, USA

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +3

      George, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
      Thank you for your kind words and encouragement 🙏 😊

    • @georgesehy8058
      @georgesehy8058 10 месяцев назад +1

      Aw shucks, gee whiz mister! Thanks for the compliments! If only you knew, Martin, if only you knew! LOL@@martinthegardenguy

    • @smedina146
      @smedina146 3 месяца назад +1

      I'd LOVE to see the greenhouse clean up too! 💛🖤💛

  • @angiesouthers8836
    @angiesouthers8836 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm at work but wow what a great job thanks again from Gotha fla

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you also. I hope you got a chance to watch it all 😊
      All the best from Nottinghamshire
      Martin.

  • @magaligaiton3082
    @magaligaiton3082 9 месяцев назад +1

    Buen trabajo pero estaba muy abandonado seria un 2do trabajo psrs poder dejarlo como nuevo felicidades por su buen corazón ❤️ 👏 😉 👍 😊

  • @smedina146
    @smedina146 3 месяца назад +2

    Hello again Martin from Washington State. I adore that you tell us the names of the plants or why you do one thing or the other. With your comforting voice, watching you is very relaxing!
    I love your respect for the wildlife around you. Such harmony between human and nature. English gardens have so much character.,💛 i loved the brick shelf and path behind the clematis.. a secret spot it seems! And I'm with you: i LOVE crisp edges for the lawn! I need to get one of those scraper tools you have! I think you have 3 different sizes. That ivy on the brick came right off with a little scraper.
    Would you be willing to give us a little look see in your van? I love to see how people organize (or not) when they are going out to work. Just a thought.
    Question: My boxwood hedge that lines the gardens is turning yellow in some places. I don't see any disease, or Caterpillar damage, and it got enough water from the automatic sprinklers. To be fair, I've not fed them with composted steer manure, or evergreen food. Do you have any ideas what it might be?
    Blessings to you from the PNW! 💛🖤💛 Stacy's Artful Heart

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  3 месяца назад +2

      Oh hi 😊👍 I hope your always going to send such lovely comments. A Garden Guy could get used to it 😂
      I have, in some of my videos shown the back of my van. The word, is definitely not organised 😂
      About the boxwood, I'm no expert, but yellowing leaves and a little discoloration can be a sign of needing a good feed or compost mulch. Especially if you cant see any obvious signs of disease.
      Any way, greeting Washington State all the way from Nottingham.
      Hope you've had a good weekend.
      Martin.

  • @hannetjieludik02
    @hannetjieludik02 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good job

  • @frankhall4
    @frankhall4 10 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful work..I really enjoyed this video…..I used to enjoy doing the same work

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Hey Frank, thanks for the comment 👍
      I hope you can one day get back at it, if that's possible?
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @srfirehorseart
    @srfirehorseart 3 месяца назад +1

    Fascinating watching you tidy up this garden. Soon turned out that it was quite a lot of work. Well done!
    As I've no trees of my own I didn't understand why you cut back the apple tree so hard. I'm sure you've got good reasons, as you showed us the branches in close-up, but please explain for the less garden inclined among us, so we can keep up.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  3 месяца назад

      Thank you, yeah, there is always more work that I think 😂 I always find more that needs doing.
      The apple tree here wasn't really a proper prune. It was because it was growing over into the garden. That's the only reason I cut it hard back.👍

  • @painetdldy
    @painetdldy 5 месяцев назад +1

    💯

  • @AlvedaMelton
    @AlvedaMelton 10 месяцев назад +4

    You show passion for your work... wonderful. I love the way you do things by hand 😮doing wonderful work ❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much 🙏 ☺️
      What a lovely comment
      Martin

  • @ritaalmond2494
    @ritaalmond2494 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very Good Just found your channel. I joined from N.Carolina USA. Till next time😊❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Greetings from Nottingham to North Carolina 😊❤️ hope you enjoyed the video.
      I really appreciate you're comment, awesome to hear from you.
      Martin

  • @myraholmes8702
    @myraholmes8702 5 месяцев назад +3

    It looks a lot better, Martin. I really enjoy your videos. Your work is great

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much ❤️ I really appreciate it. There will be a new one out today, I hope you get chance to check it out.
      Thanks again
      Martin.

  • @Stevegrass
    @Stevegrass 10 месяцев назад +6

    Great job mate. I’m sure the lady will be pleased with your work.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Cheers, I really appreciate it 👍
      If you don't hear from me again, it's because I'm lost in that greenhouse 😅
      Thanks again
      Martin.

  • @brotoubrotou3164
    @brotoubrotou3164 10 месяцев назад +1

    What would be nice is if you put on the video what plants and trees you’re trimming. And the correct spelling. So many have weird names that it’s good to see the names printed. Thanks. Huge, terrific result.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      I really like that idea, I think that'd be really helpful to a lot of people.
      I suppose I've been doing it that long I don't think about it anymore.
      But on the next video, I will try and add a few.
      Thank you 👍 I really appreciate it.
      Martin.

  • @Лена-с3б4ж
    @Лена-с3б4ж 10 месяцев назад +5

    Это невероятный труд! Спасибо за работу! Хозяйке повезло, что Вы ей помогли. Здоровья и счастья на долгие годы 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you very much ☺️ 😊 🙏
      Very kind of you.
      Martin

  • @dianaaguilera1599
    @dianaaguilera1599 10 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤😊

  • @rejaneberclaz3331
    @rejaneberclaz3331 10 месяцев назад +3

    Very nice video😊❤

  • @ВераОхрименко-ъ4щ
    @ВераОхрименко-ъ4щ 8 месяцев назад +1

    Не думала,что мне понравятся такие видио,а теперь смотрю и наслаждаюсь вашей работой.Пусть Господь благословит вас.

  • @lilashelton535
    @lilashelton535 10 месяцев назад +2

    My first but definitely not my last video with you. you are personification of who I think of when I hear the word gardener.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Well, that's one of the nicest comments I've ever had 😅🥰
      Super duper totally appreciated 🙂
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @sheilarowan8664
    @sheilarowan8664 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love the way you don't over do the garden too much I think that gardens always look better ah bit on the wild side ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Me too! 😊 it's a fine balance between tidy and something that can still support wildlife.
      I am glad you like it too 😁👍
      Thanks again
      Martin

  • @flowerdragon1
    @flowerdragon1 6 месяцев назад

    The algorithm sent this channel and am so happy to watch. A real gardener showing real gardening. Thank you

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  6 месяцев назад +1

      Well, I'm glad it did 😊 but not as glad as the fact you enjoyed it 👍
      I much appreciate the comment 🙏
      Martin.

  • @jeanwalker8276
    @jeanwalker8276 6 месяцев назад +2

    Goodness me Martin,that's a lot of garden to do.I love how you weed by hand,I use to but my knees no longer bend like they use to do.great job love to see it all finished.👏👏👏👍

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  6 месяцев назад +1

      Oh dear, well I'm sure you make do 👍 a Hoe is the next best option if you have one 😊 it's a very good work out as well.
      Thank you for the lovely comment.
      Martin.

  • @mariagdaws6083
    @mariagdaws6083 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hi Martin
    Looks so much neater after your work in this garden
    It’s funny, my husband took a photo of me watching you and sent it to my granddaughters saying when Nanny can’t be out in the garden working she watches you gardening
    I’m trying to get better from bursitis and can only do limited work for shorter periods in the garden
    Everything is growing so quickly and recently I haven’t been able to keep up
    Thank you for keeping me happy 🦘❤️❤️❤️
    I love seeing the moss growing over rocks, so pretty

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha, that's hilarious. It's the kind of thing I would do when my wife least expects it 🤣
      I hope the bursitis goes away soon, I've heard rest and relaxing is best. And maybe ibuprofen! 😁
      You obviously work too hard.
      Take it easy, and a super thank you for the comment. ❤️
      Martin

  • @jerijames2876
    @jerijames2876 5 месяцев назад +1

    first time viewing. great job. it looks to me that the ivy is growing over the wall. could it be coming from the neighbor's yard and invading this ladies property?? thanks for the visit.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi 👋 thanks for watching.
      The ivy was actually planted by her many, many years ago 😊 it'll take some amount of work to get it back under control. Unfortunately, far more time than I had to give.

  • @shawnsourk2448
    @shawnsourk2448 10 месяцев назад +2

    Im not sure what the name of the tree was, but i was surprised how much uou cut back. That was basically what i envisioned I would have done. I usually cut too much.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Hi, it is an apple tree. It's quite OK to remove 1/3 of the growth without harming the tree.
      But you can easily remove more if needed at the right time of year 👍
      Although there may not be as many apples next year.

  • @AnthonyPhillpotts
    @AnthonyPhillpotts 5 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent effort , viewing from Detroit Michigan USA 🇺🇸 .

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Greetings Detroit, thanks for the comment 👍 you have reminded me of a program I watched recently about the rise in urban veg gardening in Detroit. It was fascinating 👍 I know it's a big city, but I hope there are some of the gardens near you. They looked amazing.
      Thanks for the comment
      Martin.

  • @clairedaines508
    @clairedaines508 10 месяцев назад +2

    Ooh, pyracantha, also known as firethorn, with good reason. The berries can be made into quite a nice jam, though, if you can stand the smell while it's boiling! Those spiky looking trees with the long thin leaves are cabbage trees, don't bother trying to compost the leaves as they take years to break down. Alternatively to sending them to landfill, they make excellent kindling.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +3

      Oh wow, I didn't know you could make jam from the berries. I bet collecting them is painful 🤣 I once collected gorse flowers to make an ale, and that was prickly enough.
      I hope the taste is worth it, I'm gonna have to give it a go now! 😁

    • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
      @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 10 месяцев назад +2

      Because cabbage tree leaves take so long to break down, you can use them to tie annual growth up for support during the growing season. 😊

  • @patriciaviant3745
    @patriciaviant3745 7 месяцев назад +1

    It’s a beautiful garden although it’s autumn but can get out of hand so quickly, so happy you are looking after it!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 😊 🙏 it's a lovely garden. When she was more able, she spent quite a lot of time pottering and working in the garden. Fingers crossed she'll be able to enjoy it again soon.
      Thanks again for the comment.
      Martin

  • @leecarey4375
    @leecarey4375 10 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely lovely job.....she will be so pleased! Great video!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks 👍 😊 I hope she will 🤞
      All the best
      Martin

  • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
    @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 10 месяцев назад +1

    It looks more than a little bit better!
    If that pole was a bird feeder, it would be nice outside the sitting room window (if there is a place).
    If you think the greenhouse will be spider city, don't forget to tuck everything so they can't run in and under. Had it, it's yuck . . .

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      I think that would be a lovely spot, I do the same. Alway put them somewhere I can see them. 😚👍
      And you are so, so right about the spiders crawling up legs 🤣 I love all wildlife. But that, to me is a thing of nightmares 🤣
      Thankfully, none in this country are poisonous 😅

  • @carolgadles7045
    @carolgadles7045 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love how you do the edging, perfection. I need some of your tools for my garden. It was a pleasure to watch how you weeded the gardens, I’m going to keep studying your techniques for my next years garden. Well done sir !!!! Garden looked amazing ✨✨✨✨✨

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Oh wow, thank you 😊 🙏 what a really nice comment. It's totally appreciated.
      I'm happy to give advice if you need it, let me know when you get cracking on your garden next year 😊👍
      Thanks again
      Martin

    • @Wickgirl65
      @Wickgirl65 10 месяцев назад +1

      I think the tools are from Wolf Garten.

  • @kayandrews6905
    @kayandrews6905 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful job. I'm sure the lady would be very pleased.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks 👍 😊 I hope she will.
      Appreciate the comment ❤️
      Martin.

  • @theresabutts9522
    @theresabutts9522 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great job Martin, looks so much better.

  • @sharonhughes588
    @sharonhughes588 10 месяцев назад +2

    I am a new subscriber as of today. It was my first time to watch, and I so enjoyed the little things you did to make this such a wonderful makeover! I would love to see the elder lady's expression should she get to see how her garden has been brought back to peace and order. It is just lovely!!!!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Hello and welcome, thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked the video ☺️ hopefully as much as I enjoy making it.
      Thanks so much for the comment
      It is very much appreciated.
      Martin.

  • @petrolhead1960
    @petrolhead1960 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent work, as usual. Appreciate your kindness to people!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Cheers mate, and as always, I appreciate your kind comments. 👍
      All the best
      Martin

  • @joeandjudygreen5398
    @joeandjudygreen5398 10 месяцев назад +2

    That was a great improvement. Lots of work. Looking forward to the greenhouse cleanup.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi 👋
      Thank you ❤️ 😊
      Although, I've got to say......I'm not looking forward to the greenhouse! 🤣

  • @yvonnebrown2342
    @yvonnebrown2342 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yes," but " what is inside the bunker? , perhaps will be worth the new wooden lid,

  • @maryrobinson9340
    @maryrobinson9340 7 месяцев назад +1

    Agree with your choice of pruners, they are brilliant!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  7 месяцев назад +1

      Indeed they are, they are my go to pruners nowadays. I have some very expensive ones, but I still end up going back to these 😁 so comfortable, almost feels like part of my hand.
      Thanks
      Martin

  • @drusabs
    @drusabs 4 месяца назад +1

    you found the walkways

  • @avrilpeters5900
    @avrilpeters5900 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's a brilliant idea Martin

  • @beckylavine5486
    @beckylavine5486 10 месяцев назад +3

    I’m from the USA so I haven’t seen some of the tools you used. They were very interesting. I love how the garden turned out.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you 😊 mighty kind of you.
      If you're talking about the hand tools, there called Wolf Garten. They are pretty cool 😎 😁
      Thanks for watching, a big Nottinghamshire thank you from me ❤️

  • @lindamccaughey6669
    @lindamccaughey6669 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a lot of work. The yard looks beaut. Well done. Please take care

  • @joansmith8613
    @joansmith8613 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ivy is really a problem. I planted it around the tree like a ground cover but it took over the tree. We eventually had to cut down the tree it had almost killed it. Not good.😊

  • @eric_seguin
    @eric_seguin 10 месяцев назад +3

    That was one crazy redo. Some say as different as apples and oranges until they are neglected and overgrown. That apple needs constant attention or you have to do what you did. Sorry you had to go through that. Hope to see you finish this garden. It already will make the owner very happy. Wish I could still work like that. Thanks for sharing with us.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment 👍 I'm glad you liked the video.
      I never fuss too much with apple trees, I generally never bother pruning until they need it. 😊 I like simple gardening 😅
      Thanks again
      Martin

    • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
      @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 10 месяцев назад +1

      Eric, I wish I could garden like that still, too.
      Once I could go all day and come back tomorrow for more. Now I feel like I can only pop out for liitle bits, and definitely not do more the next day.
      Do you still manage to do some?
      Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿

    • @eric_seguin
      @eric_seguin 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 @67 and with health issues that we won't go into here I do very little productive work anymore. Maybe one day. lol

  • @berithteut83
    @berithteut83 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hard work 😮 You are good 😊💪 Looks great Martin 🤗 see you next part 2. Have a Good night 😉🇩🇰

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Super duper, thank you, my Danish friend ❤️ you are a total diamond.

  • @AD-hs2bq
    @AD-hs2bq 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well done. Yes!

  • @dochubbell
    @dochubbell 10 месяцев назад +2

    That was a lot of labor intensive clearing of plant beds and overgrowth. The end result is fabulous. I would not be looking forward to the greenhouse either. I HATE spiders.....gives me the creeps! This job is a 10+ out of 10.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are an absolute star 😊 thank you for the very flattering comment.
      Haha, spiders are the only creepy crawlies that I'm wary of. I still do what I can to provide habitats for them. But I prefer out of sight, out of mind 🤣
      I'm working on it haha

  • @chaseecattheamazingcat6590
    @chaseecattheamazingcat6590 9 месяцев назад +1

    God bless you more! You work really hard...

  • @marythompson1212
    @marythompson1212 10 месяцев назад +3

    I have quince bushes in my yard which I love but they have thorns like the ones you showed us. I have pricked my fingers many times trimming those. Hope it didn’t get you too bad. Love the work you did here sir. Hope to see the work on the greenhouse as I’m sure you will clean it up nicely. Stay well.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +4

      Oh wow, I love Quince. Not so much the thorns though 🤣 I take it you have the small bush variety? I recently found a Quince in a client's garden, it was a tree variety (with no thorns) and Quince as big as a large pear! It would make jam making a lot easier 😅
      Thanks for the comment ❤️
      Martin

  • @Olga-A-9602
    @Olga-A-9602 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing such useful work😊 one of thousands videos I watched when I’d like to reduce the speed 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
      The filming is a work in progress 😅
      Thank again
      Martin

  • @nickhopewell9241
    @nickhopewell9241 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great job you work hard what make was your dumpy bag and how much was your mini saw all the best for 2024 let's hope it is a bit dryer.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  8 месяцев назад

      Hi, thank for the comment. I actually use lots of different bags, most don't really have a brand as such.
      I find most of the heavy duty ones function quite similar.
      The chainsaw was about £60, can't say I'm disappointed with it. It's a cracking little tool. There should be a link innthe description if you want to read more about it. 👍
      Thanks for the comment
      Martin

  • @marieleotta2501
    @marieleotta2501 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Martin, new subscriber. Could you please identify the grass in the garden plus the plants. I live overseas and do not recognise many, if any of the plants. Fabulous job you did

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh hello 👋
      From what I can remember, the tree in the middle of the lawn was a cordyline australis, the bed with the grass growing in it was actually a very old rose bed.
      There was quite a lot of ivy, but beyond that, there wasn't actually a great deal of plants in the garden.
      Was there one in particular you were thinking of?

  • @alicetatum6049
    @alicetatum6049 10 месяцев назад +1

    You did a fantastic job👍💯👍

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you ❤️ 😊
      I really appreciate your comment.
      Martin.

  • @mariacristinarodriguez-kb7dw
    @mariacristinarodriguez-kb7dw 9 месяцев назад +1

    WOW QUE TRABAJO !!! ESPERO HAYA LLEGADO A TIEMPO PARA RETIRAR A LOS NIÑOS DE LA GUARDERÍA SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  9 месяцев назад

      Greetings from Nottingham 🥰
      And yes, I just managed to get them in time 🤣
      Thank you for the comment, truly appreciated.
      Martin.

  • @skellysoo
    @skellysoo 10 месяцев назад +1

    I know it's almost impossible but I would have tried to get rid of every bit of that ivy!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Haha, I wouldn't say impossible. But it would have certainly took me a while 🤣

  • @rosaescairo2872
    @rosaescairo2872 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bom dia gosto muito do teu trabalho pões os jardins maravilhosos 👍🇵🇹

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  9 месяцев назад

      Hello to you ❤️ I very much appreciate the kind comment. 😊
      Martin.

  • @liliamrabelolemos9949
    @liliamrabelolemos9949 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent job ❤👏👏👏

  • @maryb6576
    @maryb6576 10 месяцев назад +2

    I just happened to stumble upon your page and I'm glad I did. Great content. Great transformation also great video. Hello from the U.S. I'm now a subscriber ❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      And hello right back at you 😊 greetings from Nottinghamshire ❤️ thanks for subscribing.
      I love making these videos (although still very new to it). I'm so glad you enjoy.
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @amysharp7348
    @amysharp7348 10 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful job!!! ❤🎉😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! 😊
      And thanks for the comment, much appreciated.
      Martin.

  • @НатальяНаталичева-ж4ь
    @НатальяНаталичева-ж4ь 5 месяцев назад +1

    Вот такого садовника надо иметь 🤗👍💋

  • @ЛюдаСигида-т9г
    @ЛюдаСигида-т9г 10 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍👍💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏

  • @dannywhite1432
    @dannywhite1432 10 месяцев назад +1

    Super job mate! Those multi tools are worth their weight in gold!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Cheers mate 👍 appreciate it.
      You're not wrong about the multi tools. They're awesome. Although it's a little bit addictive, keep buying attachments 🤣 my van is essentially a Swiss Army knife on wheels 😂

    • @pattyannbeaven9287
      @pattyannbeaven9287 10 месяцев назад +1

      Swiss Army knives are great I had one for longer than I care to remember! 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад

      @pattyannbeaven9287 Me to! 😁 although I lost mine years ago. It still makes me sad.
      They've gone up in price in the last 30 years 😂

    • @pattyannbeaven9287
      @pattyannbeaven9287 10 месяцев назад +1

      I just looked up my Swiss Army knife and it costs getting on for £50 now, I think it cost about £15 when I bought it, that dates me 😂
      and I still have the tooth pick and tweezers!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow, well done. You obviously look after things far better than I do! 🤣
      It'll be an antique one day 😊

  • @traceyspad01
    @traceyspad01 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love your attention to detail. I'm obsessed with a few of your hand tools. I'll need to look around here in united states to see if I can find something similar.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh hi, thanks for the comment 👍
      You should check out the Amazon links in the description.
      Most of the hand tools are Wolf Garten, from their multi change range. They are awesome. Available world wide.
      But it gets a little addictive buying them all, it's like collecting hobby 🤣
      But for pruners and shears, I like Japanese steel kit 👍
      Happy to help if you have any questions.
      Thanks again
      Martin.

  • @pattyannbeaven9287
    @pattyannbeaven9287 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good job, looks great!