It's wonderful that Aaron has gone from the shy person occasionally speaking during the shows to the confident intelligent partner who now is on camera. Hurray for you both.
I am now 80 years old and when i was 20 and working my way through college, i worked on Mackinac Island. We called the tourists fudges because everyone was carrying boxes of the fudge. People love to see the old fort. i noted your picture of the horse pulled carriages didn't show the deposits that the horsed left behind.. The Indian Reservation was important. There is so much more than those beautiful homes.
Absolutely love how Aaron is with Laura, so supportive, and loving, such an honest treasure to see in a young couple! Thank you both for sharing all that you do, very inspirational!
I love that Aaron is your co-conspirator Laura, he’s just as excited about developing your different gardens and is pushing his own creativity with ideas for the hay racks and more. It’s wonderful how he’s grown so confident, and the way your design ideas merge and twine around each other are just indicative of what a great, like minded team you are.
I really enjoy just sitting with you and Aaron in the garden and just listening to the 2 of you chat...kind of like a fly on the wall...but without the guilt of eavesdropping. lol
Hi Laura! I heard what you said about Oak trees and losing their leaves. I know you all have issues with your alkaline soil and thought you could use this information, that many people are not aware. When Oak tree leaves break down, they become acidic and make the soil around the tree acidic, which makes sense since Oaks prefer acidic soil. I live on Florida, zone 9 and this area is covered in old giant oaks with moss hanging from their branches. They are very old, large, majestic trees. If they grow in your area, you may want to plant several of them in one area, as their roots grow rather shallow and they use each other’s roots to form a strong underground plate to keep them from falling in strong winds, which I know you all have. If you were to establish such an area, maybe on your most newly acquired property, near the already wooded area, you could rake up the leaves each Fall and spread them to mulch other areas of your property to help with your alkalinity issues. Just a thought.
I think you and Aaron are continually discovering why you fell in love in the first place! And that is so cool to see it come through to your audience!! God Bless you guys!❤️❤️❤️❤️
As a mental health therapist I giggled at your “counseling session”. Note that most of our character qualities are neutral, for instance, strong willed. It can be expressed as determination or stubbornness, it’s a very great character quality to have! Love your positive attitude!
I can be quite stubborn and determined but it's not always the greatest character quality to have. You need to have some flexibility and be willing to compromise in life because if you don't, it becomes difficult to have relationships and work with other people. Which is why I prefer to work alone lol.
You 2 are so darn cute! Best video ever. Without knowing it, you have demonstrated good communication between 2 people with different character traits; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses! I work with children and families in crises. Always looking for examples of healthy exchange❤. Thank you
So, I just have to say that the two of you are so endearing. I love your interaction…you make me smile and quite often giggle. Thank you for your refreshing respect of each other and sweet positive attitudes. You’re a joy! 😊
Have you considered creating a food forest, using native edibles as a framework? They should be almost maintenance free, and the local First People can let you know what other uses they provide. Pollinators would be greatful, beneficials would thrive, and i don't see a downside. I'm new to the channel, and awed at what you have accomplished.
Did you guys find the perfect match for each other or what!?? I love how you two know so much of the same "language" - most couples know what they know as individuals and don't usually work so well together. God bless your marriage and many more years of happiness and health working together to build something BEAUTIFUL!!
One of the easiest ways to propagate hydrangeas is by layering. Bend a lower branch under soil level while attached to mother plant (a landscape pin or rock can help hold it in place) cover with soil- then by next season it will form roots and can be clipped from the main plant and transplanted. I've used this method several times with good success. Thank you, Laura and Aaron, for sharing your journey- every vid is a treat!
Another technique shown by Horttube was to fill a nursery pot with compost and cut out a couple pieces on opposite sides of the pot and lay the branch thru the cuts and hold it down with staples or a rock. Then it's already potted when you cut it from the mother shrub.
I’m grateful for anything you care to film and share, but I would love to see more infrastructure progress updates. It’s such a learning opportunity for amateur gardeners. I’m sad not to get to see the evolution of the brick walkway to your back door.
The beneficial bugs would also be much safer for you, your children, and the environment, as apposed to spraying poisons regularly. Hugs and love to all of you. Such an inspiring garden.
Just wanted to say I Love You're Relationship as husband and wife! The love and respect for eachother shines when you communicate. 💕Thanks for making me smile. You are blessed to have such an amazing beautiful Life.🤗
Squirrels, the biggest pain ever. I enjoyed watching them playing, chasing each other around the trees, right up until they started getting in the attic. $750 later for repairs, they ate a hole in the roof, I don't enjoy the little buggers anymore.
I have divided a Limelight hydrangea because it had a tall straight cane that I wanted to use as a standard. It worked perfectly and both pieces are still living. $30 for the plant vs. $150 for an established standard. Win!
I love listening to you guys banter! The humility you both have and the obvious respect for each other is so refreshing to see! Have you ever thought about speaking at couple’s seminars? 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh I definitely need a lesson from Laura on the best way to handle "not to getting mowed over". I stand up for myself and people think I'm a witch. 😱 Then I cry about it later. 😭
Possibly unsolicited advice, but I would prioritize. Pick your fights. It's ok to let some of the unimportant things go, stick up for the things that are a matter of principle to you. If people can't handle that then there's no need to maintain a relationship with them. If no one can handle it, then I would reassess. It's important to have principles, it's also important to know how to accomodate.
It’s so hard to thread that needle sometimes. Just for fun, watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV. His positivity when dealing with jerky people has helped me! Hugs to you.
Hi Laura and Aaron. Just an idea, to hide tubing on the fenceposts, what about attaching white plastic plumbing pipe to the back of each post and feed the irrigation through the piping to where you want it
I totally agree in regards to the Mums, such a short lasting fall fad. I really try (with lack of choices in our area)utilizing grasses, sedum, corbels etc. I appreciated seeing your faces with the shirt clip microphone vs the larger ones in the studio:) Have a great Sunday! Cooler in Michigan this morning as well!
Yuccas are SO easy to hate, especially when you have tried to get rid of them! Had a neighbor who planted them around a utility pole on what was actually my yard. I spent 4 years, digging and repeatedly spraying before they finally died. I dug out massive roots, repeatedly.
I grow Hydranges……all you do is lay one of the branches down on the grown and lay a rock on top where the branch touches the grown and the Hydranges will root itself……that’s how I’ve done most of mine….I probably have 40-50 bushes!!!
Yup, I do that with many plants in the fall, and by spring you have a bunch of new baby plants, perfectly acclimated for your area! I also use these little propagation balls in various sizes that you clip onto a stem after you fill it with something that will stay moist. Those are for spring, summer and indoor props, though. Have a great week!
Just want to say, that I love the back and forth that you and Aaron do on different subjects. It helps to hear the thought process that you both have. I think it helps us make decisions about our own spaces, sometimes going with Aaron and other times with you, depending on our own situations, likes and dislikes. Thank you for all the knowledge you bestow on us. I'm older and have learned so much from you both. Sometimes wishing I had mo ed quicker also, Aaron.
I'm so pleased you are finding that work life balance. Work is necessary and for many of us it's a passion. But our faith in God and Family will ultimately give us the greatest rewards. Aaron and your commitment to this give me faith for future generations.
I grew up in SoCal. Disneyland was a yearly inspiration for “new” plants, especially for that climate. It was the first place I saw cabbage in the landscape. Mid 1970s. Their topiaries were fantastical. Fantastic and magical. I love commercial gardens for that reason. They don’t have the time to waste on plants that might not work in the long run.
You guys are so funny & cute! What a team! I have so many solar lights & love them! You water everyday, aren't you afraid of running out of water, since you have a well? Love your recaps!
Squirrels are cute and I actually had several in my yard that I helped treat for mange so they wouldn’t die one winter, but don’t wish for too many lol! They come to my sliding glass door and scratch on it looking for food. I feed the birds and the squirrels love the sunflower seeds. And don’t even think about wanting chipmunks 🙄. 😊
Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ I laughed out loud when you were excited to see the squirrel 🐿😂 I have a lovely family of them ALL around my house and if they only ate my sunflower 🌻 heads, I’d be happy. They dig up most all of my tulip 🌷 bulbs 😡Every. Year! It’s a constant battle 😂 I’ve planted the Serendipity Alliums in abundance which has seem to deter them somewhat. 🤷♀️Great recap, can’t wait to see the walkway! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈
I am battling squirrels now. I don't know how but they scratched and scratched until they loosened a vent in the facia. We repaired that vent and now they scratched until they loosened another place to gain entry. Our neighbor has a big pecan tree and we paid to have that trimmed so no branch is within 10 ft of our house and they can jump 10 feet. We now spray squirrel repellant daily. They are cute but we have to remember they are a rat with a pretty tail.
FYI guys, re the garden lights, Costco sells beautiful, bright solar lights! I have 2 sets of 5, one each on my pathways & you don't need any other form of lighting. And I've had them for 3 years & I still love them!
I love PW Direct, plus they have free shipping over $45. I’ve ordered direct from them, Home Depot and Amazon which all comes from Four Star. I had to order my Proud Berry last year from White Flower Farm because I wanted a 1 gallon size.
@@martihurford I’ve don PWdirect and bluestone. I’ve had success with both but in my opinion PW direct has plants that are a little further along and you get the free shipping at $45. Every plant I’ve ever gotten from PW directors has looked amazing
I ordered Proud Berry two years ago from White Flower Farm, but I was disappointed when I saw it’s size. It has grown beautifully and finally has blooms at the end which I hope will turn into berries. So, this year I ordered the gallon size which should come in three weeks or so. I just love the look of this bush and want to find spots throughout my beds. I am hoping the gallon size pot is more substantial. I hate waiting so long for it to long like something.
@@penelopejane5285 Good to know…I was actually thinking of driving down to Bluestone since I live in Southern Michigan. But with the price of gas and it’s still four hours each way, that’s a lot a driving in one day. I like that you gave me some alternatives. Thanks so much.
@@martihurford I feel you! Also you should consider some flowers that are really easy to direct sow into the beds like zinnias, marigolds, cosmos. Bluestone has amazing stuff! But I live in California. So that should tell you that they are careful with shipping because I’ve always had everything arrive in good shape. But they are pretty small. Where as with PW direct you can get bigger sizes like a gallon if you’re willing to pay for it. Good luck! I actually just found out there is a huge plant place two hours from me and I cannot wait to go but yeah it’s a lot of gas money right now
Love, love, LOVE your recaps! Any plans on relocating the pond less waterfall? I can envision it in the Hartley area. Although it was originally located in a shaded area, I believe it would look lovely in full sun along with the dear butterfly garden you created with Benjamin (as well as the fencing you constructed out of pallets).
I think the pond less waterfall was a bit more casual looking then the planned Hartley gardens are going to be. Laura has mentioned that they will be formal and I was thinking we will see more formal fountains in that area.The pond less waterfall might be nice out by the cutting shed in the orchard area or maybe in the kids maze garden where they can play in it.🥰
With the campus planting it may not get quite as much view during the summer but just think it has all summer to fill out and come into its glory right when the students are coming back to campus for a glorious showing!!
Hey Laura & Aaron! I really enjoy watching the highlight videos. Sometimes I've clicked because of the topics listed in the title... but then I can't make it through the whole segment to to get to where you talk about the topic I was interested in hearing. Any thoughts on putting a "timeline" in the description to tell viewers at "what intervals" you talk about "what topics"? Appreciate that this takes more time out of your day to do, but perhaps you would consider it. Maybe there are other subscribers who feel similarly. Never the less, thank you for all your content... Love watching all your channels!!
I asked them that in a previous video they actually brought it up in the recap and said they thought about it too. They have yet to do it so I think it's not priority.
Hi Laura and Aaron! This was another enjoyable recap. I love listening to the two of you talking about different things. Thank you so much for sharing!
Greetings, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 I love your "Visits on Sunday" with your Aunt Peggy ❤️ I pour my cup of coffee ☕️ and put my feet up and just stop and listen. Thanks for sharing and I hope everyone has a great day 👩🌾👍
Your videos are so inspiring. I'd love to see some videos centred on certain topics so that it's easier to find information all on one video. Otherwise, I find myself making notes that I can never find later or I'll remember that you talked about a great productive rose but can never find the video again. For example, comparing the different varieties of roses, and maybe combinations of annuals for pots that work together or in different areas (my petunias looked great in the morning but drooped in the afternoon sun). You certainly explain perfectly the layout of new gardens! This type of video might be great to watch in the winter while we're making plans for our gardens. Just a thought
Heres the facts….. its 100% my opinion hahahahaha When you were talking about proven winners and their structure, reminded me of the history of the roman empire a little bit.
Oh Laura one squirrel that’s fine, but trust me they are terrors if more !! I have spent the entire Spring and Summer this year repairing much and plants that get broken from their digging! I can’t even bare to look at one I’m so fed up. I’ve a giant maple they love to nest in the the bits of branches they nibble off to build their nests are a constant source of clean up( they nibble off more then they use!). And moles! I won’t get started! Lol
Oh how I cringed when you got excited about the squirrel. I know they are “cute” and you don’t see them often, but here in Georgia Zone 7b, I think of them the way you think of gophers. They are SO destructive! They chew everything from facia on the house to wires in the truck, dig up every bulb I plant - even daffodils that they don’t eat. Take a bite out of a tomato, decide they don’t like tomatoes, forget and try the next one… and it goes on. We call them furry-tailed rats.
Same here! The ate every single last peach off my tree BEFORE THEY WERE EVEN HALF RIPE and proceeded to leave the peaches in the yard only partially eaten.. 😡
You guys are so cute! Its always fun to hear couples discuss how they kind of covertly "work around" the other person's habits - "I thought if I just rip it out and create an eyesore FOR SURE Laura would design her plan,,,," LOL! My husband does this too
Regarding splitting hydrangeas ~ I have an Annabelle that is from one my great grandmother (who would be 144 on October 4) moved to SE Nebraska from south central Nebraska. I have cut chunks out of mine and given them to my cousins. One lives in Salt Lake City, UT and the other one is in Charlotte, NC. They are thriving beautifully.
We have so many squirrels, they make gardening a challenge. They get after sunflowers and pumpkins as soon as they bloom or start to ripen. I still enjoy seeing them but...they will eat stuff. Always enjoy these talks with you and Aaron, Laura.
I've been blessed with an abandoned cat who has been on her own so long, she has to stay in a shelter outside. I've never known her to kill a squirrel, but apparently they don't know that. She has cleared them away from my house.
35.05, Talking about putting the hayracks back up again along your driveway - using Bordeaux and Imperial Blue - sprinkle in some Amethyst also. That would be a gorgeous display, I think.
U guys are so sweet together. U listen to each other and respect and love each other the way u portray urselves I sure u have disagreements but u feel like ur genuine to me.God bless and keep making great videos.
I have a small suggestion. I purchased 3 sets of 10 plastic walkway solar lights. My intention is not to make them a permanent addition. They are easy to plant anywhere because it is a stake. Now I get to see them for a few months to see where I want the permanent exterior lights to be placed. It takes me a long time to decide things that are going to be permanent. I've even taped them to walls (we have 6-foot walls around our property). That taping business drives everyone crazy, but it helps me see how high I want the light to be or if I want it closer to the house. They last a fairly long time and are easy enough to disassemble or put new rechargeable batteries in. When I was trying to place the exterior cameras, I was going out every couple of hours with my cellphone to catch images. I am a birder, so it's not that I am on guard, but I am older now, and it will be nice to see if the gardens are attracting birds.
Oh, YES.....those hay racks, with purple bordeaux and chartreuse sweet potato vine, like you did at the college.....that color combination is STUNNING! Do it!
The lighting is easily something you could do. I promise. I did it and I’m an old lady. I was younger at the time but it was surprisingly easy. You have the tools to support the project too. Go pick out your lights and plan for it during the winter. You’ll be so happy you did.
Yes please bring the hayracks back. They were beautiful on the fence. I was so sad when they came down. I wished I had a fence to put hayracks on 😊. I even thought of putting up a short stent of fence just to put hayracks on haha.
Well you just answered one of my long standing curiosities which has always been with the two cats free roaming the property do either of them ever get stuck in an outbuilding overnight. 😂 I agree with you it would never be a big deal because all of your structures are lovely and I’d pick any one of them to get stuck in for a night. Just have been curious if you have that happen regularly since they seem to like to travel into wherever the action is going on (aka wherever Laura is)
Will you start this winter with house renovating videos? You said once you maybe will renovate some rooms and maybe film it. And an update video on the Gazebo park, when there are flowers planted would be great.
Aaron you crack me UP!! "HI part 35 of the brick walkway!" but its also TRUE! making content as a living is a job, you need to know what tasks to do yourself and film them and what to outsource. Focus on the tasks that you know and are "nice" (ok digging in 110F is not nice to do ) to do and see and also gives value to your viewers is your bread and butter, not 35 episodes of the same brick walkway! I love to see how you actually have mastered this fine line of what to do yourself and what to outsource! That is what keeps me coming back every time. TO the costs loved to see some actual numbers what it cost to run the lavish garden you have. Maybe during winter you have time to do something like that?
Turtles need water, tortoises are land lubbers. Here in Florida we have to watch out for gators in our ponds! Be glad, be very, very glad. Also, you can say goodbye to your great garden harvests when the squirrels move in!
I love the conversation and respect between you and Aaron! I worked closely with both of my husbands and it was a blessing. Laura, thanks for giving me the courage to rip out and cut back plants. Later this fall I’m pulling out big boxwoods, removing a dying tree, cutting a massive leatherleaf viburnum in half, transplanting some grasses and trimming some bushes. You’ve given me a lot of inspiration for new plants to add too. Thanks for all you do!
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It's wonderful that Aaron has gone from the shy person occasionally speaking during the shows to the confident intelligent partner who now is on camera. Hurray for you both.
I am now 80 years old and when i was 20 and working my way through college, i worked on Mackinac Island. We called the tourists fudges because everyone was carrying boxes of the fudge. People love to see the old fort. i noted your picture of the horse pulled carriages didn't show the deposits that the horsed left behind.. The Indian Reservation was important. There is so much more than those beautiful homes.
Absolutely love how Aaron is with Laura, so supportive, and loving, such an honest treasure to see in a young couple! Thank you both for sharing all that you do, very inspirational!
I love that Aaron is your co-conspirator Laura, he’s just as excited about developing your different gardens and is pushing his own creativity with ideas for the hay racks and more. It’s wonderful how he’s grown so confident, and the way your design ideas merge and twine around each other are just indicative of what a great, like minded team you are.
Wow! I like Aaron’s “ get it done “ attitude! I think many of us gardeners would like a partner like him!
I am fortunate to have a hubby like Aaron😃
I think I'm more like Aaron and my husband is more like Laura. My hubby does not like change.
I really enjoy just sitting with you and Aaron in the garden and just listening to the 2 of you chat...kind of like a fly on the wall...but without the guilt of eavesdropping. lol
Hi Laura!
I heard what you said about Oak trees and losing their leaves. I know you all have issues with your alkaline soil and
thought you could use this information, that many people are not aware. When Oak tree leaves break down, they become acidic and make the soil around the tree acidic, which makes sense since Oaks prefer acidic soil.
I live on Florida, zone 9 and this area is covered in old giant oaks with moss hanging from their branches.
They are very old, large, majestic trees.
If they grow in your area, you may want to plant several of them in one area, as their roots grow rather shallow and they use each other’s roots to form a strong underground plate to keep them from falling in strong winds, which I know you all have. If you were to establish such an area, maybe on your most newly acquired property, near the already wooded area, you could rake up the leaves each Fall and spread them to mulch other areas of your property to help with your alkalinity issues.
Just a thought.
I think you and Aaron are continually discovering why you fell in love in the first place! And that is so cool to see it come through to your audience!! God Bless you guys!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Do you guys have any idea how informative and entertaining you are together?! I just love these recaps. ❤️🌸🌼🌿
Love seeing Russell in the videos! It’s fun listening to you and Aaron think and talk back and forth.
MY NEW FAVORITE SAYING “I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING I SAY.” Made me laugh out loud!
As a mental health therapist I giggled at your “counseling session”. Note that most of our character qualities are neutral, for instance, strong willed. It can be expressed as determination or stubbornness, it’s a very great character quality to have! Love your positive attitude!
Lol ..... "She knew her mind." ~ Susan
As Only A Mother Could Describe, Politely. Lol .....
I can be quite stubborn and determined but it's not always the greatest character quality to have. You need to have some flexibility and be willing to compromise in life because if you don't, it becomes difficult to have relationships and work with other people. Which is why I prefer to work alone lol.
I did too! My favorite part of the episode.😅
You 2 are so darn cute! Best video ever. Without knowing it, you have demonstrated good communication between 2 people with different character traits; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses! I work with children and families in crises. Always looking for examples of healthy exchange❤. Thank you
So, I just have to say that the two of you are so endearing. I love your interaction…you make me smile and quite often giggle. Thank you for your refreshing respect of each other and sweet positive attitudes. You’re a joy! 😊
Another good one… love it when you two get off on other subjects … interesting to see how you interact… cute. 👍👍👍
Just love these recaps. Aaron & you completely getting off subject is so fun. Y’all are really good together😄
Love you two together! I'm so stealing: "I reserve the right to be wrong"! Adorable!
Have you considered creating a food forest, using native edibles as a framework? They should be almost maintenance free, and the local First People can let you know what other uses they provide. Pollinators would be greatful, beneficials would thrive, and i don't see a downside.
I'm new to the channel, and awed at what you have accomplished.
Did you guys find the perfect match for each other or what!?? I love how you two know so much of the same "language" - most couples know what they know as individuals and don't usually work so well together. God bless your marriage and many more years of happiness and health working together to build something BEAUTIFUL!!
I love watching the interaction between Laura and Aaron!
Love how you just called your parents house or driveway in the wild. Ha, ha 🤣
One of the easiest ways to propagate hydrangeas is by layering. Bend a lower branch under soil level while attached to mother plant (a landscape pin or rock can help hold it in place) cover with soil- then by next season it will form roots and can be clipped from the main plant and transplanted. I've used this method several times with good success. Thank you, Laura and Aaron, for sharing your journey- every vid is a treat!
Thanks for the tip!
Another technique shown by Horttube was to fill a nursery pot with compost and cut out a couple pieces on opposite sides of the pot and lay the branch thru the cuts and hold it down with staples or a rock. Then it's already potted when you cut it from the mother shrub.
I’m grateful for anything you care to film and share, but I would love to see more infrastructure progress updates. It’s such a learning opportunity for amateur gardeners. I’m sad not to get to see the evolution of the brick walkway to your back door.
The beneficial bugs would also be much safer for you, your children, and the environment, as apposed to spraying poisons regularly. Hugs and love to all of you. Such an inspiring garden.
Just wanted to say
I Love You're Relationship as husband and wife! The love and respect for eachother shines when you communicate. 💕Thanks for making me smile. You are blessed to have such an amazing beautiful Life.🤗
The "LOOK" Laura gets when Aaron regrets not moving "fast enough" 😄😄😄
Squirrels, the biggest pain ever. I enjoyed watching them playing, chasing each other around the trees, right up until they started getting in the attic. $750 later for repairs, they ate a hole in the roof, I don't enjoy the little buggers anymore.
I have divided a Limelight hydrangea because it had a tall straight cane that I wanted to use as a standard. It worked perfectly and both pieces are still living. $30 for the plant vs. $150 for an established standard. Win!
Russell sitting next to his mama.. ❤️❤️🐈⬛🐈
I love listening to you guys banter! The humility you both have and the obvious respect for each other is so refreshing to see! Have you ever thought about speaking at couple’s seminars? 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Aaron, “I don’t like things that look dead”, 😂
Me either, Aaron!
Oh I definitely need a lesson from Laura on the best way to handle "not to getting mowed over". I stand up for myself and people think I'm a witch. 😱
Then I cry about it later. 😭
Possibly unsolicited advice, but I would prioritize. Pick your fights. It's ok to let some of the unimportant things go, stick up for the things that are a matter of principle to you. If people can't handle that then there's no need to maintain a relationship with them. If no one can handle it, then I would reassess. It's important to have principles, it's also important to know how to accomodate.
It’s so hard to thread that needle sometimes. Just for fun, watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV. His positivity when dealing with jerky people has helped me! Hugs to you.
Hi Laura and Aaron. Just an idea, to hide tubing on the fenceposts, what about attaching white plastic plumbing pipe to the back of each post and feed the irrigation through the piping to where you want it
I totally agree in regards to the Mums, such a short lasting fall fad. I really try (with lack of choices in our area)utilizing grasses, sedum, corbels etc. I appreciated seeing your faces with the shirt clip microphone vs the larger ones in the studio:) Have a great Sunday! Cooler in Michigan this morning as well!
Yuccas are SO easy to hate, especially when you have tried to get rid of them! Had a neighbor who planted them around a utility pole on what was actually my yard. I spent 4 years, digging and repeatedly spraying before they finally died. I dug out massive roots, repeatedly.
I’ve always thought the name “yuck”ca was an extremely appropriate name. I’m my book it fits the definition of the word “weed”- an unwanted plant.
It depends on the Yucca. Some are very choice and desirable plants.
To me, yuccas look unfriendly.
I love how much Russel wants to be near you lol
I grow Hydranges……all you do is lay one of the branches down on the grown and lay a rock on top where the branch touches the grown and the Hydranges will root itself……that’s how I’ve done most of mine….I probably have 40-50 bushes!!!
Yup, I do that with many plants in the fall, and by spring you have a bunch of new baby plants, perfectly acclimated for your area! I also use these little propagation balls in various sizes that you clip onto a stem after you fill it with something that will stay moist. Those are for spring, summer and indoor props, though. Have a great week!
Just want to say, that I love the back and forth that you and Aaron do on different subjects. It helps to hear the thought process that you both have. I think it helps us make decisions about our own spaces, sometimes going with Aaron and other times with you, depending on our own situations, likes and dislikes. Thank you for all the knowledge you bestow on us. I'm older and have learned so much from you both. Sometimes wishing I had mo ed quicker also, Aaron.
I'm so pleased you are finding that work life balance. Work is necessary and for many of us it's a passion. But our faith in God and Family will ultimately give us the greatest rewards. Aaron and your commitment to this give me faith for future generations.
I grew up in SoCal. Disneyland was a yearly inspiration for “new” plants, especially for that climate. It was the first place I saw cabbage in the landscape. Mid 1970s. Their topiaries were fantastical. Fantastic and magical. I love commercial gardens for that reason. They don’t have the time to waste on plants that might not work in the long run.
One of my favorite sayings, in both a literal and metaphorical sense, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is today”
Ok, just wait till the squirrels start digging your flowers out of your containers. They can be very distracted when they want to be, good luck.🌻🌺🐿☹️
On the lighting front, it sounds like you need to invite Jerry and Jenny back. They did a great job with their landscape lights recently!
You guys are so funny & cute! What a team! I have so many solar lights & love them! You water everyday, aren't you afraid of running out of water, since you have a well? Love your recaps!
I enjoy seeing the interaction between you and Aaron. It is always so respectful and loving.
Enjoyed your location for the video today. The post and fence is beautiful
Squirrels are cute and I actually had several in my yard that I helped treat for mange so they wouldn’t die one winter, but don’t wish for too many lol! They come to my sliding glass door and scratch on it looking for food. I feed the birds and the squirrels love the sunflower seeds. And don’t even think about wanting chipmunks 🙄. 😊
Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ I laughed out loud when you were excited to see the squirrel 🐿😂 I have a lovely family of them ALL around my house and if they only ate my sunflower 🌻 heads, I’d be happy. They dig up most all of my tulip 🌷 bulbs 😡Every. Year! It’s a constant battle 😂 I’ve planted the Serendipity Alliums in abundance which has seem to deter them somewhat. 🤷♀️Great recap, can’t wait to see the walkway! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈
You're right. She they do NOT want squirrels. They dig up everything and make a total mess of a garden!
@@simplysusan7300 as cute as they seem, they’re a nuisance!😂
I am battling squirrels now. I don't know how but they scratched and scratched until they loosened a vent in the facia. We repaired that vent and now they scratched until they loosened another place to gain entry. Our neighbor has a big pecan tree and we paid to have that trimmed so no branch is within 10 ft of our house and they can jump 10 feet. We now spray squirrel repellant daily. They are cute but we have to remember they are a rat with a pretty tail.
@@tessstewart1893 Best of luck !
I’ll be happy to send Laura some of my squirrels and chipmunks!
🌿Laura you look so lovely with that beautiful background. Wish I were there sitting in another wicker chair! 🌿
Aaron you’re so diplomatic as well as being complimentary too, a wonderful quality in a person - especially a husband and partner. WTG Aaron.
I agree... They really compliment each other well.
Love how Russell is near you always Laura.
FYI guys, re the garden lights, Costco sells beautiful, bright solar lights! I have 2 sets of 5, one each on my pathways & you don't need any other form of lighting. And I've had them for 3 years & I still love them!
Aaron is so sweet.
I love PW Direct, plus they have free shipping over $45. I’ve ordered direct from them, Home Depot and Amazon which all comes from Four Star. I had to order my Proud Berry last year from White Flower Farm because I wanted a 1 gallon size.
I’ve ordered for over 20 years from Bluestone but their shipping costs are getting so high. Good to know about Amazon. Thanks!
@@martihurford I’ve don PWdirect and bluestone. I’ve had success with both but in my opinion PW direct has plants that are a little further along and you get the free shipping at $45. Every plant I’ve ever gotten from PW directors has looked amazing
I ordered Proud Berry two years ago from White Flower Farm, but I was disappointed when I saw it’s size. It has grown beautifully and finally has blooms at the end which I hope will turn into berries. So, this year I ordered the gallon size which should come in three weeks or so. I just love the look of this bush and want to find spots throughout my beds. I am hoping the gallon size pot is more substantial. I hate waiting so long for it to long like something.
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Good to know…I was actually thinking of driving down to Bluestone since I live in Southern Michigan. But with the price of gas and it’s still four hours each way, that’s a lot a driving in one day. I like that you gave me some alternatives. Thanks so much.
@@martihurford I feel you! Also you should consider some flowers that are really easy to direct sow into the beds like zinnias, marigolds, cosmos. Bluestone has amazing stuff! But I live in California. So that should tell you that they are careful with shipping because I’ve always had everything arrive in good shape. But they are pretty small. Where as with PW direct you can get bigger sizes like a gallon if you’re willing to pay for it. Good luck! I actually just found out there is a huge plant place two hours from me and I cannot wait to go but yeah it’s a lot of gas money right now
Love, love, LOVE your recaps! Any plans on relocating the pond less waterfall? I can envision it in the Hartley area. Although it was originally located in a shaded area, I believe it would look lovely in full sun along with the dear butterfly garden you created with Benjamin (as well as the fencing you constructed out of pallets).
I think the pond less waterfall was a bit more casual looking then the planned Hartley gardens are going to be. Laura has mentioned that they will be formal and I was thinking we will see more formal fountains in that area.The pond less waterfall might be nice out by the cutting shed in the orchard area or maybe in the kids maze garden where they can play in it.🥰
With the campus planting it may not get quite as much view during the summer but just think it has all summer to fill out and come into its glory right when the students are coming back to campus for a glorious showing!!
They have summer classes so there are students viewing the gardens.
Hey Laura & Aaron! I really enjoy watching the highlight videos. Sometimes I've clicked because of the topics listed in the title... but then I can't make it through the whole segment to to get to where you talk about the topic I was interested in hearing. Any thoughts on putting a "timeline" in the description to tell viewers at "what intervals" you talk about "what topics"? Appreciate that this takes more time out of your day to do, but perhaps you would consider it. Maybe there are other subscribers who feel similarly. Never the less, thank you for all your content... Love watching all your channels!!
Yes, that would be very helpful. These videos are quite long and that would really help
I asked them that in a previous video they actually brought it up in the recap and said they thought about it too. They have yet to do it so I think it's not priority.
Just a thought, since everything is dug up right now, dig up the septic tank and preventatively replace it before it goes out...
Squirrel!!! 😂😂😂. Makes me wanna go watch “Up!l
Hi Laura and Aaron! This was another enjoyable recap. I love listening to the two of you talking about different things. Thank you so much for sharing!
Greetings, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸
I love your "Visits on Sunday" with your Aunt Peggy ❤️
I pour my cup of coffee ☕️ and put my feet up and just stop and listen.
Thanks for sharing and I hope everyone has a great day 👩🌾👍
Use Rainex when you wash the windows in the Hartley. It works great!
Your videos are so inspiring. I'd love to see some videos centred on certain topics so that it's easier to find information all on one video. Otherwise, I find myself making notes that I can never find later or I'll remember that you talked about a great productive rose but can never find the video again. For example, comparing the different varieties of roses, and maybe combinations of annuals for pots that work together or in different areas (my petunias looked great in the morning but drooped in the afternoon sun). You certainly explain perfectly the layout of new gardens! This type of video might be great to watch in the winter while we're making plans for our gardens. Just a thought
Heidi from Garden Crossings is awesome and so is the store ❤
Annexed into the city? Taxes may go up, but your "WATER BILL" would be astronomical.
Love your recaps especially when we see your personalities shine as a couple.
Would love to see the set up of the 150 watering tank and hose.
Heres the facts….. its 100% my opinion hahahahaha
When you were talking about proven winners and their structure, reminded me of the history of the roman empire a little bit.
Oh Laura one squirrel that’s fine, but trust me they are terrors if more !! I have spent the entire Spring and Summer this year repairing much and plants that get broken from their digging! I can’t even bare to look at one I’m so fed up. I’ve a giant maple they love to nest in the the bits of branches they nibble off to build their nests are a constant source of clean up( they nibble off more then they use!). And moles! I won’t get started! Lol
Oh how I cringed when you got excited about the squirrel. I know they are “cute” and you don’t see them often, but here in Georgia Zone 7b, I think of them the way you think of gophers. They are SO destructive! They chew everything from facia on the house to wires in the truck, dig up every bulb I plant - even daffodils that they don’t eat. Take a bite out of a tomato, decide they don’t like tomatoes, forget and try the next one… and it goes on. We call them furry-tailed rats.
Same here! The ate every single last peach off my tree BEFORE THEY WERE EVEN HALF RIPE and proceeded to leave the peaches in the yard only partially eaten.. 😡
Same! We have herds of them. I call them rats with good PR!
They've eaten HUNDREDS of my bulbs, entire stands of sunflowers, it never ends.
I’m in Georgia, 7b as well, and the buggers love chewing on my chimney trim. They also will chew on the concrete foundation. They’re nutso here!
Same here, they chewed through wires on my friends car and she had to re-wire her whole car.
I love the sweet marriage counseling session 😍 thank you for being real. I admire you more for it.
You guys are so cute! Its always fun to hear couples discuss how they kind of covertly "work around" the other person's habits - "I thought if I just rip it out and create an eyesore FOR SURE Laura would design her plan,,,," LOL! My husband does this too
I love the iron fence behind you in this video...Everything looked so elegant !!
Regarding splitting hydrangeas ~ I have an Annabelle that is from one my great grandmother (who would be 144 on October 4) moved to SE Nebraska from south central Nebraska. I have cut chunks out of mine and given them to my cousins. One lives in Salt Lake City, UT and the other one is in Charlotte, NC. They are thriving beautifully.
Bring back the hayracks, DEFINITELY! They were beautiful!
The sun is beginning to shine on you. Your hair shines like an angle,beautiful
We have so many squirrels, they make gardening a challenge. They get after sunflowers and pumpkins as soon as they bloom or start to ripen. I still enjoy seeing them but...they will eat stuff.
Always enjoy these talks with you and Aaron, Laura.
I've been blessed with an abandoned cat who has been on her own so long, she has to stay in a shelter outside. I've never known her to kill a squirrel, but apparently they don't know that. She has cleared them away from my house.
35.05, Talking about putting the hayracks back up again along your driveway - using Bordeaux and Imperial Blue - sprinkle in some Amethyst also. That would be a gorgeous display, I think.
There’s a lot of money in those hay racks and they are so pretty. They frame the driveway and set the excitement for entering the property!
You too are so awesome together! It’s such a pleasure to be included in your banter and conversation. Thank you for sharing!
You guys are too much! 😉❤️😄 It’s so fun listening to your chats!
U guys are so sweet together. U listen to each other and respect and love each other the way u portray urselves I sure u have disagreements but u feel like ur genuine to me.God bless and keep making great videos.
Kids looks like they’re dad! Sorry Laura 😂 they have his eyes and smile.
I have a small suggestion. I purchased 3 sets of 10 plastic walkway solar lights. My intention is not to make them a permanent addition. They are easy to plant anywhere because it is a stake. Now I get to see them for a few months to see where I want the permanent exterior lights to be placed. It takes me a long time to decide things that are going to be permanent. I've even taped them to walls (we have 6-foot walls around our property). That taping business drives everyone crazy, but it helps me see how high I want the light to be or if I want it closer to the house. They last a fairly long time and are easy enough to disassemble or put new rechargeable batteries in. When I was trying to place the exterior cameras, I was going out every couple of hours with my cellphone to catch images. I am a birder, so it's not that I am on guard, but I am older now, and it will be nice to see if the gardens are attracting birds.
The look that Laura made to the camera at 24:13…priceless! (at Aaron’s comment of “My only regret is not moving fast enough.”)
Laura "I am so excited to see a squirrel in our garden"....... Lol all they do is digg in my flower pots and beds.
No hesitation from Aaron..,. "Payroll" 😉😂🤣😅
Oh, YES.....those hay racks, with purple bordeaux and chartreuse sweet potato vine, like you did at the college.....that color combination is STUNNING! Do it!
The lighting is easily something you could do. I promise. I did it and I’m an old lady. I was younger at the time but it was surprisingly easy. You have the tools to support the project too. Go pick out your lights and plan for it during the winter. You’ll be so happy you did.
I love the recap videos where Aaron participates 👌
💜💜💜your armchair buddy!!
Yes please bring the hayracks back. They were beautiful on the fence. I was so sad when they came down. I wished I had a fence to put hayracks on 😊. I even thought of putting up a short stent of fence just to put hayracks on haha.
Those winds, WOW!! Yaa for no tree loss. Lol, Laura don't name names...just kind of roll your eyes towards that person. Heehee
Well you just answered one of my long standing curiosities which has always been with the two cats free roaming the property do either of them ever get stuck in an outbuilding overnight. 😂 I agree with you it would never be a big deal because all of your structures are lovely and I’d pick any one of them to get stuck in for a night. Just have been curious if you have that happen regularly since they seem to like to travel into wherever the action is going on (aka wherever Laura is)
Will you start this winter with house renovating videos? You said once you maybe will renovate some rooms and maybe film it. And an update video on the Gazebo park, when there are flowers planted would be great.
Aaron you crack me UP!! "HI part 35 of the brick walkway!" but its also TRUE! making content as a living is a job, you need to know what tasks to do yourself and film them and what to outsource. Focus on the tasks that you know and are "nice" (ok digging in 110F is not nice to do ) to do and see and also gives value to your viewers is your bread and butter, not 35 episodes of the same brick walkway! I love to see how you actually have mastered this fine line of what to do yourself and what to outsource! That is what keeps me coming back every time. TO the costs loved to see some actual numbers what it cost to run the lavish garden you have. Maybe during winter you have time to do something like that?
I wish I could send my squirrels to Laura!!! They dig up plants almost as fast as I get them in the ground. }:o\
I’m with you, Laura. Snow on the mountain… never again! Such an invasive spreader.
Turtles need water, tortoises are land lubbers. Here in Florida we have to watch out for gators in our ponds! Be glad, be very, very glad. Also, you can say goodbye to your great garden harvests when the squirrels move in!
Aaron what about a regular electrician for the garden lights?
The Kensington fountain from the triangle would look great moved to the center of the cut flower garden 🥰
I love the conversation and respect between you and Aaron! I worked closely with both of my husbands and it was a blessing. Laura, thanks for giving me the courage to rip out and cut back plants. Later this fall I’m pulling out big boxwoods, removing a dying tree, cutting a massive leatherleaf viburnum in half, transplanting some grasses and trimming some bushes. You’ve given me a lot of inspiration for new plants to add too. Thanks for all you do!