Sometimes it's that lone voice that speaks to us. Great idea to prune up the evergreens then decide to keep or remove them. You can always prune on them for the holidays, think of the beautiful bows you will have for decor projects.
I liked that you gave the trees a second chance, after all , they’ve been there for a while making their efforts to live and are healthy after all… in the years to come, if you feel you want to show your entry more, you can always trim a little more, make different shapes, even cut in the height, doing little by little it won’t harm the trees. I loved the stairs new color, it inspired me, I am thinking now to do the same in mine. Thank for the content and inspiration!
Hello Les, thank you so much. I definitely agree and I’m happy I tried pruning them. 👊🏾 I love how they look. You should definitely try staining yours. I love how the stain breathes new life into an older hardscape.
I think most people agreed to remove the trees is because they hide the beauty of your home. I still feel like the one on the left if your facing your door could be trimmed a bit more. The area where the stairs is so you can see the stairs more. The stain looks fabulous. Let us know how it holds up.
I would suggest an Italian cypress, sky pencil holly or a lollypop topiary in a planter with seasonal plants. You'll have wonderful winter interest, and the vertical structure that won't be to invasive.
The stairs are beautiful! I'm late to comment on the juniper trees, but I'm glad you kept them. Even trimming them back made a difference, and you can keep it up until you're happy with it. I love them. They are nice and mature, and that saves money.
The area looks better but the scale of the trees is still too large for the area. The roots are still growing underground and they are so close to the foundation of your house. I know it’s not going to be easy to dig up but the bigger those roots grow, the more apt they will be to start cracking your walkway and steps and the harder it will be to take them out.
A row of boxwoods along the driveway would really define the path nicely. I’d consider moving the tree to the backyard. The scale cause a pinch point to the porch. Is it possible to pull back for a full view of the home?
Hola. The trees look great. I couldn't imagine completely ripping them out. Ur the best decision maker for ur home & u always do a great job. The part when u were removing the grass from the bricks was so satisfying to watch. Ur front yard area looks great. 🪴 TFS Have a great week.
Awesome! thank God you didn't remove the beautiful specimen!!!! Privacy is important! Good job pruning! Cheers and you have given me the idea to prune mine on the side of the house!
Gardening is such great therapy. You did a great job ! The wonderful thing about gardening is that you can always change your mind….going back and removing a bit more and adding new additions !
Hi Daphne. I love the stain on the stairs. The house looks great. Trimming the trees really made a difference. The change helped draw the eye to the front door. I enjoy working in the yard and the house as well. I live in Nashville, zone 7b. Thanks for inspiring us with your videos.
Loving the content. I would suggest a layer of compost worked into the top layer of the soil before putting the mulch down. Those trees are going to look so pretty at Christmas time. 💐🏵🌻🍅🫑🥒🍉🍋🍒 StL Zone 7b
Your home and front yard landscaping is beautiful. Get one of those light weight power wash wands to keep up with algea/moss build up to get in every crevice.
Hello Anilori, thank you so much. I actually have a pressure washing but when the project is smaller I don’t want to bring it out. 🤣😂 in my video that I will post today I’m using it. See you later! 👊🏾
Don’t kill a tree if you have another solution! Trimming the tree is a wonderful but you could shape it more. Have you heard about Niwaki the beautiful way Japanese trim their trees? That could lighten these trees and make them a beautiful ornament for your front yard. Plus the serenity that comes from this ancestral technique…is priceless!
I say either or regarding keeping the trees BUT I also feel like keeping them reminds me of Christmas trees and would so pretty decorated in December!!
Hello Daphne, Your two are beautiful in front, Your shaping looks good, I would keep them, also at Christmas time I would add lights to them and it would really look beautiful.🖤💯
Love, love, love how you pruned your trees. Now you are ready to pop some bright yellow mums, whether in the ground or in pots, in front of the trees for fall decorating.😂 Your stonework is looking gorgeous with the stain you’ve chosen. Everything is just beautiful! Yes, if I were your neighbor, I would be envious. Lol
I admit I wanted to remove the trees but you did a great job trimming them to really open up the space. I’m in zone 8a in NC and it has been so very hot this summer, so ready for fall! You’ve done some amazing things to your yard and your home this season! Very beautiful inside and out.
Hello there, thank you so much. I’m glad I tried cutting them back. I had no idea they would look so differently. I am ready for fall too. Have a blessed week ahead
Your home is beautiful, love the stone, perfect trim and accent colors. Your variety of landscape textures and colors is very complementary to your home. Lovely job. 👍🌸💕💕
Hi Daphne, I randomly got ur video n watched because I found ur voice so soothing. I’m also from NY but living in TX now. I’ll b following ur channel now. Stay safe! Gr8 job girl. 🥰
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 - Yes, it will breakdown along with the mulch and add nutrients to the soil. You will notice over time that your bed's soil will become loamy as more and more mulch is added and it continues to decompose.
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 I am planning to make a potting bench area in my backyard to corral pots, bags of soil, mulch and some tools. We keep most of our yard equipment in the garage, but I need an outdoor spot to get messy when I plant containers next Spring. August in our is already starting to move into shorter days and Fall.
Hello Daphne! You did an awesome job with your trees in your front yard! They look very nice now that you’ve pruned them. I’m glad you are keeping them.💖 you have done such wonders in your front and backyard this year. Thank you so much for sharing. I love seeing your yard❤❤❤ and your Hardscape is impeccable!!!🥰 You have taught me so many new words this year when it comes to landscaping , thank you❤
Not sure why this showed up in my feed but I'm glad it did. Love your video style, and the grounds and landscaping are lovely! I would suggest that some color underneath the juniper trees would brighten that part of the landscape considerably and add a bit more interest; either by planting into the ground, or a few pots of annuals. I must confess, I'm a little envious; I live in a condo and wish I had a yard!!
Hello Annette, I am so happy my video found you. 😊 it is nice to meet you. Thanks so much. Awesome suggestion, I plan on adding some color for Fall. 👍🏾 do you have house plants? I love ZZ plants. I will share my yard with me. 🙏🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 - I actually do have a ZZ plant! It's the only plant that survived the move from NJ to IN. I need to have some work done and get the condo decorated before I bring in any more houseplants so I can bring them into a happy home. Had plants all over the place in NJ and I can't wait!!
Hello Annette, that is why I love zz plants so much. Take your time, I’m sure your place will be just how you like it soon. A move can be hard and takes some time to adjust. Have a blessed day
I’m new to your channel and I love the the tree hope you keep them there so he and the texture is nice I think yards need at least one evergreen in them good 🎄
Hello Darla, thank you so much for subscribing, it is nice to meet you. I hope I can keep them too. 👊🏾 I truly love how they turned out. Have a blessed weekend
I’m glad you choose to prune. Folks don’t realize how hard it is to move trees this big not to mention the roots that are in the ground. I live in Maryland and actually just came from cutting back my vegetation and when finished your video appeared on my feed. 😊 🌲
Hello Anne, thank you. It definitely wasn’t something that I wanted to tackle but if I could have found a spot I may have tried. lol! It’s like it was meant for you to watch it. 👊🏾 I hope you didn’t work too hard.
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 sorry, i wasn't clear. i meant cut half way down from the top. i'm sure nothing would hurt them. probably make them grow faster!
Hi Daphne, looks fabulous, there’s so many types of juniper trees; many are used in yard landscaping. Like most trees they definitely need to be trimmed regularly… there is a love hate for them, for sure! Much love and support have a blessed rest of your week and weekend with your family! 🌲🌲🌲
Hello MaryAnn, thank you so much. I had a landscaper put them in when I really didn’t know too much about gardening so I can’t imagine they would have put something in that shouldn’t be by my home. I’m glad to read your comment. 🙏🏾
Hey Daphne! I glad you decided to trim them down first to see how they look. I think the area looks refreshing. You should add lights outside this year for Christmas. 🪴🪴 TFS
Hey Daphne, Happy Monday! I'm glad you came up with a great solution and kept your trees. The way our home layout is, it's best for us to be able to see the complete span of our front yard. Our neighbours right across from us removed all her large pampas grass plants, because kids were always hiding in it doing foolishness. Lol. They were beautiful, but I think after so much scares they had enough. Wishing you a great week. Tfs ☺️🪴💐💐
Shape them top half small rownd and bottom half slightly bigger round. On both trees, bit like snowman shape but with a gap in the middle. Lydia Webb UK
everything looks nice now. I think you will have to remove the trees though. You could move one forwards to the left side of the house (left when you are looking At the house), and the other to the place in the back that you mentioned. They are just going to get bigger, their roots will eventually impede on the sidewalk/steps. And constantly cutting them back like that is not healthy for the tree. Remove them in the spring, April.
Hello Veronica, thank you. I was thinking if I do have to move one it would be the one on the left and keep the one on the right but I like your suggestion. 🙏🏾
Hi Daphne. I just found your channel and I subscribed. You did a great job pruning the junipers. I wonder if you would consider removing the hostas (I think) from behind and under the trees. It might be just me, but the plants under the junipers distract me. i like a cleaner look. And I love your back staircase.
Hello Patricia, thank you for subscribing, it is nice to meet you. So funny because I could never get to them when the tree was so wide but I do plan on removing them. I’ve removed them in so many other areas too. The former owner had way too many hostas planted. 👊🏾
Happy 👏🏻 👏🏻 you took the ideas from your subscribers and you trimmed the branches of the trees and removed the other the frontyard views showed up the beauty of your home if you decides to place some brick stones around the two trees to keep the line free from weeds that's gonna be awesome just a suggestion that's awesome view of your home ❤❤❤👍🏻.
Hi Daphne, looks good! I can see them much better now, not the overall front lawn though; however, another suggestion would be to leave the one on the right as a stand alone specimen...and move the other one. That would really open it up and lead the guests to the entryway, then you could work on those two spaces in the future if you wanted to add some more plants. I have planted two crepe myrtles on the outside of my sidewalk...theyre standing alone, but eventually I will convert that area into an island bed. My hubby just doesnt know it yet 😂😂❤
I applaud the person who suggested pruning the two entry evergreens because I agree with everyone else who said they are too large for your front entrance. They do not frame the entry. They hide it, a no-no for curb appeal. Though there are exceptions, the top growth of a plant is generally as large as the root system. Therefore transplanting a tree that large might be more than one person can accomplish. You could not lift enough of the root ball for the transplant to survive. Professionals have the machinery for that work but with the cost involved, it may be best to have them plant a new tree elsewhere rather than transplant the existing. You had nothing to lose and everything to gain by pruning. There are some general rules about pruning. Don't take away more than a third of the foliage in any one season or you stress the plant and might kill it. Try to make all cuts at the fork of a branch to avoid a "fresh haircut" stubble look. Always taper the sides of the plant so that the base remains broader than the upper branches. This is to ensure the upper branches do not cast too much shade on lower branches which would weaken them over time. Even if you were wanting to maintain a hedge with vertical sides, cut a slight taper to those sides to maintain healthy foliage at the base of the plant. I expect you want your pair of evergreens to be cone-shaped. You did not cut away too much from the trees with this first pruning. Follow up next year by pruning to improve the shape of the trees. You can ask a friend to stand back from the tree to help you identify what needs to be trimmed to improve the shape. That way you won't be playing Donkey Kong climbing up and down a ladder. (Northwest Indiana Zone 6a)
If your evergreens respond well to the pruning by sprouting new growth, consider a more drastic measure. Cut away some of the lower branches at the level of the steps and expose more of the trunk. That could make your stairway feel less cramped for space. But give that careful thought because it is something you cannot undo. At worst, you could plant hosta or a ground cover in front of the exposed trunk and not allow the under planting to crowd your walkway.
Hi Daphne, love your content. I'm in Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 zone 10b tropical and long hot summers...currently winter here it's a rainy 18⁰c I think that's under 70⁰f 🌵
Beautiful yard, now my only comment is next year leave the natural needles that fell on the ground under the tree; as they will fertilize the tree by adding nutrients to the dirt useful to the tree. Of course, clean up but instead of removing the needles as you did this year just add your cedar mulch, and the dirt over time under the tree will be a great place to plant spring bulbs. Everything in your yard can be composted and turns into nutrient-dense dirt. We call this chop and drop and allow the natural vegetation to compost right where it falls under the plant that produces the leaves, sticks, needles bark adding nutrients and composting into fresh new dirt.
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I just came across your channel. Nice work. I never knew you could stain concrete like I saw you did on your steps. Am I correct? I am going to try it on a cement area in front of my garage door also on some of my blue stones. Please tell me if am correct. Thank you
Hello Bubbles, it is nice to meet you. Thank you. Yes you are correct. I have stained a lot of my hardscape this year and I love it. I hope you do too. 👊🏾
Good morning! So you kept the trees I see lol. Not a fan of huge trees blocking a house and in my opinion your house would look so much more open with maybe a smaller different style tree BUT!! It’s your house and our opinions don’t really matter! I have low plants on each side of my porch but at Christmas I add many trees in pots to decorate but not overwhelming where you can’t see my door, garland and lights! You have to be happy with whatever it is you do and it’s just nice to see the time you take to care for your yard! 🤗
I don’t understand those who say to keep the trees for privacy because it’s important. Why would you need privacy at your front door? Privacy at a front door encourages break ins and at the very least - package and delivery theft. I would rather my front door be visible to my neighbours and save the privacy for where I hang out and relax which is the back yard. They do look better trimmed but I don’t see the point of them. They detract from the beauty of your home rather than add.
Hello Debbie, thank you, I plan on continuing to trim them up. Thanks for your feedback and I understand artificial turf isn’t for everyone but it’s the right choice for my landscape. Do you have any fall plans?
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 at the moment I'm in the middle of revamping my back porch and a pergola build in the back corner of my garden. Also planning to improve my small vegetable patch. I live on an island in the Mediterranean
Hello Daphne, love your channel. I'm sure you gave the name but can you tell me the name of stain you use for the steps. I really love the color and would like to use. Thank you, Judith
Hi Daphne,wie immer,sehr,sehr akkurat,so geschickt, einfach talentiert, sieht sehr edel aus mit diesen Grau,gratuliere, toll gemacht,ein tolles Entree,hab eine gute Zeit,Grüße aus Italien, ich bin in Urlaub, Ciao Hanna🙋♀️🌸🫶
Hi Daphne, new viewer here and my comment is that these are the wrong trees for their location. Juniper can grow to 100 feet, so are not the neat look you may be going for. Perhaps 2 box trees might work better if you like that look. Much love from a fellow gardener ❤xxx
Totally agree, Betty. Daphne - your walkway pavers are soooo nice but they will eventually get ruined with the roots of these two trees. Plus, it is not a smart idea to block your entryway where you cannot see or have a good sightline from a security perspective. Be it 4-legged or 2-legged creatures. :)
Love your content. 🪴
Hello Sandra, thank you so much! 👊🏾
Just seeing this video. I think you did very well and pruning the trees and cleaning up in front of the steps and walk away. Nicely done.
Hello Heidi, thank you so much. I love how everything turned out. See yah later this evening. 👊🏾
Sometimes it's that lone voice that speaks to us. Great idea to prune up the evergreens then decide to keep or remove them. You can always prune on them for the holidays, think of the beautiful bows you will have for decor projects.
Hello there, that is a so true. Yes, I love cutting greenery for Christmas. Have a blessed night.
What a lovely video. Your place looks great! I'm glad you kept the Junipers.
Thank you so much Christine! 👊🏾
Glad you kept the juniper trees! Removing the lower half branches looks fantastic, they frame your steps so nicely. 😊
Hello Holly, thank you. I love it so much. 👊🏾
Your front porch looks beautiful!
Thank you so much Pamela!
I liked that you gave the trees a second chance, after all , they’ve been there for a while making their efforts to live and are healthy after all… in the years to come, if you feel you want to show your entry more, you can always trim a little more, make different shapes, even cut in the height, doing little by little it won’t harm the trees. I loved the stairs new color, it inspired me, I am thinking now to do the same in mine. Thank for the content and inspiration!
Hello Les, thank you so much. I definitely agree and I’m happy I tried pruning them. 👊🏾 I love how they look.
You should definitely try staining yours. I love how the stain breathes new life into an older hardscape.
I think most people agreed to remove the trees is because they hide the beauty of your home. I still feel like the one on the left if your facing your door could be trimmed a bit more. The area where the stairs is so you can see the stairs more. The stain looks fabulous. Let us know how it holds up.
Hello Sheron, thank you. I’m going to look again in the fall. The stain has been holding up very well all spring and summer. Have a blessed week ahead
Thanks Daphne, I'm green with envy at your wonderful hardscaping. I've followed your great advice and stained my concrete pavers and edging.
Hello there, 🤣😂 thank you! Awesome! How did it turn out? 👊🏾
I would suggest an Italian cypress, sky pencil holly or a lollypop topiary in a planter with seasonal plants. You'll have wonderful winter interest, and the vertical structure that won't be to invasive.
Hello there, thanks so much for your suggestion. You provided some awesome options! 👊🏾
The stairs are beautiful! I'm late to comment on the juniper trees, but I'm glad you kept them. Even trimming them back made a difference, and you can keep it up until you're happy with it. I love them. They are nice and mature, and that saves money.
Hello Christi, thank you. That is definitely what I was thinking. 🙏🏾
The area looks better but the scale of the trees is still too large for the area. The roots are still growing underground and they are so close to the foundation of your house. I know it’s not going to be easy to dig up but the bigger those roots grow, the more apt they will be to start cracking your walkway and steps and the harder it will be to take them out.
Hello Diana, thanks, I will be keeping 👀 out for them. 🙏🏾
A row of boxwoods along the driveway would really define the path nicely. I’d consider moving the tree to the backyard. The scale cause a pinch point to the porch. Is it possible to pull back for a full view of the home?
@scrabble8393 Thanks! Absolutely, check today’s video!
Hola. The trees look great. I couldn't imagine completely ripping them out. Ur the best decision maker for ur home & u always do a great job. The part when u were removing the grass from the bricks was so satisfying to watch. Ur front yard area looks great. 🪴 TFS Have a great week.
Hello Kym, thanks so much! 👊🏾
Beautiful home and landscape❤
Thank you so much Tamara! 🙏🏾
Awesome! thank God you didn't remove the beautiful specimen!!!! Privacy is important! Good job pruning! Cheers and you have given me the idea to prune mine on the side of the house!
Hello Laura, thank you so much! I’m so happy to inspire you. Happy pruning! 👊🏾
Gardening is such great therapy. You did a great job ! The wonderful thing about gardening is that you can always change your mind….going back and removing a bit more and adding new additions !
Hello Marianne, thank you. So true! It is definitely therapy! 👊🏾 what are you up to?
Your video is inspirational! thank you.
Helo Jandra, thank you so much. 👊🏾
Hi Daphne. I love the stain on the stairs. The house looks great. Trimming the trees really made a difference. The change helped draw the eye to the front door. I enjoy working in the yard and the house as well. I live in Nashville, zone 7b. Thanks for inspiring us with your videos.
Hello Deborah, thank you so much. It definitely did, I’m glad I tried it.
Thanks for sharing where you are watching from.
Do you have any fall plans?
Really nice entryway!! Great content!!
Hello there, thank you so much! 👊🏾
Daphne you did an awesome job pruning those trees!!! Looking beautiful in the front👌🏾
Have a wonderful and productive week!!! Bless you Daphne💞
Hello CoCo, thank you so much. Stay blessed!
Blessings. I did sub. You have the right kind of pride in my opinion. Beautiful maintenance. Very inspiring. Thank you.
Hello Patricia, thank you so much. 🙏🏾
Loving the content. I would suggest a layer of compost worked into the top layer of the soil before putting the mulch down. Those trees are going to look so pretty at Christmas time. 💐🏵🌻🍅🫑🥒🍉🍋🍒 StL Zone 7b
Hello there, thanks so much for the suggestion. I will definitely add some. 👊🏾I can’t wait to add some lights for Christmas.
Wow! What an amazing transformation!
Hello there, thank you so much! 👊🏾
Your home and front yard landscaping is beautiful.
Get one of those light weight power wash wands to keep up with algea/moss build up to get in every crevice.
Hello Anilori, thank you so much.
I actually have a pressure washing but when the project is smaller I don’t want to bring it out. 🤣😂 in my video that I will post today I’m using it. See you later! 👊🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 can't wait to see what you'll do next😊 ❤
Thanks!
I think you could have trimmed both a little more. Looks much better.
I agree, I like the trees. It is beautiful
Hello @user-im2kb1qh2q thank you so much! 👊🏾
Hello Betty, thanks, I plan on trying to do more once it cools down. 👊🏾
Don’t kill a tree if you have another solution! Trimming the tree is a wonderful but you could shape it more.
Have you heard about Niwaki the beautiful way Japanese trim their trees? That could lighten these trees and make them a beautiful ornament for your front yard. Plus the serenity that comes from this ancestral technique…is priceless!
Hello Marie, thanks so much for the idea. I will definitely do some research. Have a blessed day.
Loved the stairs
Thank you so much Debra! 🙏🏾
Love how you painted the stairs, who thinks of something like this... not me lol. It looks like new!
Hello Sem, thank you so much. 👊🏾
I say either or regarding keeping the trees BUT I also feel like keeping them reminds me of Christmas trees and would so pretty decorated in December!!
Hello Kesha, thank you so much. It will be much easier this year to apply my lights. I can’t wait. 👊🏾
You are so talented.
Hello Nancy, thank you so much! 👊🏾
Hello Daphne, Your two are beautiful in front, Your shaping looks good, I would keep them, also at Christmas time I would add lights to them and it would really look beautiful.🖤💯
Hello Sherry, thank you. I definitely plan on adding some lights this year. 👊🏾I can’t wait to share!
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 They lights would take it to the next level! Enjoy your weekend 😊Sherry Chicago 🌲🎄
Thanks. Have a blessed evening
Love, love, love how you pruned your trees. Now you are ready to pop some bright yellow mums, whether in the ground or in pots, in front of the trees for fall decorating.😂
Your stonework is looking gorgeous with the stain you’ve chosen. Everything is just beautiful! Yes, if I were your neighbor, I would be envious. Lol
Hello Gretchen, so true I was dreaming about what I will added under the trees. 🤣😂 thank you so much! 👊🏾
Good idea to keep the trees there... you really opened up the space...Great Job!
Hello Denpha, thank you so much. 👊🏾
Your outdoor spaces are always so nicely manicured and relaxing.
Thank you Katrena!
Great idea to trim the trees back. You refreshed the space beautifully. 🪴
Thanks so much O!
I admit I wanted to remove the trees but you did a great job trimming them to really open up the space. I’m in zone 8a in NC and it has been so very hot this summer, so ready for fall! You’ve done some amazing things to your yard and your home this season! Very beautiful inside and out.
Hello there, thank you so much. I’m glad I tried cutting them back. I had no idea they would look so differently. I am ready for fall too. Have a blessed week ahead
I love the color stain that you use it turned out so nice. The front yard looking great!
Thank you so much MG!
Your home is beautiful, love the stone, perfect trim and accent colors. Your variety of landscape textures and colors is very complementary to your home. Lovely job. 👍🌸💕💕
Thank you Nina, I needed to see your wonderful comment. It made me smile. 👊🏾thank you
Love the way the trees look
Awesome! Thanks Sonya! 👊🏾
Hi Daphne, I randomly got ur video n watched because I found ur voice so soothing. I’m also from NY but living in TX now. I’ll b following ur channel now. Stay safe! Gr8 job girl. 🥰
Hello Jackie, it is so nice to meet you. Thank you for subscribing, I’m happy you found me. 👊🏾how is it living in TX? Have a blessed day. Thank you
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 It’s sooo HOT! 🤣😂. I miss NY so much. YW! 🥰
That is what I hear. 🔥
Your landscaping is BEAUTIFUL! Great job👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️
Hello Fareladee, thank you so much! 👊🏾
So you removed the needle castings before you covered the area with mulch?
Hello MJ, yes, I removed the needles first. Do you keep yours down?
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 - Yes, it will breakdown along with the mulch and add nutrients to the soil. You will notice over time that your bed's soil will become loamy as more and more mulch is added and it continues to decompose.
Thanks! 👊🏾
Looks so good after pruning and staining! 🪴I’m in Missouri, zone 5.
Hello Janet, thank you. What project do you have planned?
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 I am planning to make a potting bench area in my backyard to corral pots, bags of soil, mulch and some tools. We keep most of our yard equipment in the garage, but I need an outdoor spot to get messy when I plant containers next Spring. August in our is already starting to move into shorter days and Fall.
Hello Janet, a potting bench is so nice to have. Good idea. I know you will enjoy it. I know fall is coming too quick.
Stain looks great btw.
Hello N Angel! Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you Natasha! 👊🏾
Daphne thank you for sharing. Love your videos 😊
Hello Chanel, thank you so much! 👊🏾
Beautiful yard ❤
Thank you so much Judy!
Trees that size are not going to move. Nor do they fit the space they have been put. It is not a crime to remove plants totally.
Thanks J.C.
🌿🌱Lovr the final look. The slate color stands out nicely.
Thank you Deirdre! I’m so happy you loved it. 👊🏾
Hello Daphne!
You did an awesome job with your trees in your front yard! They look very nice now that you’ve pruned them. I’m glad you are keeping them.💖 you have done such wonders in your front and backyard this year. Thank you so much for sharing. I love seeing your yard❤❤❤ and your Hardscape is impeccable!!!🥰
You have taught me so many new words this year when it comes to landscaping , thank you❤
Hello Coco, thank you so much. This year has definitely been very heavy on projects and less decorating and I’m loving it so much. 👊🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 I am loving it too👊🏽
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Not sure why this showed up in my feed but I'm glad it did. Love your video style, and the grounds and landscaping are lovely! I would suggest that some color underneath the juniper trees would brighten that part of the landscape considerably and add a bit more interest; either by planting into the ground, or a few pots of annuals. I must confess, I'm a little envious; I live in a condo and wish I had a yard!!
Hello Annette, I am so happy my video found you. 😊 it is nice to meet you. Thanks so much. Awesome suggestion, I plan on adding some color for Fall. 👍🏾 do you have house plants? I love ZZ plants. I will share my yard with me. 🙏🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 - I actually do have a ZZ plant! It's the only plant that survived the move from NJ to IN. I need to have some work done and get the condo decorated before I bring in any more houseplants so I can bring them into a happy home. Had plants all over the place in NJ and I can't wait!!
Hello Annette, that is why I love zz plants so much. Take your time, I’m sure your place will be just how you like it soon. A move can be hard and takes some time to adjust. Have a blessed day
Enjoy your videos - watching from Zone 8 - NC
Hello Nati, thank you so much. I’m so happy you enjoy watching. Stay blessed. 🙏🏾
Stain is beautiful
Hello Eleanor, thanks so much! 👊🏾
I’m new to your channel and I love the the tree hope you keep them there so he and the texture is nice I think yards need at least one evergreen in them good 🎄
Hello Darla, thank you so much for subscribing, it is nice to meet you. I hope I can keep them too. 👊🏾 I truly love how they turned out. Have a blessed weekend
I’m glad you choose to prune. Folks don’t realize how hard it is to move trees this big not to mention the roots that are in the ground. I live in Maryland and actually just came from cutting back my vegetation and when finished your video appeared on my feed. 😊 🌲
Hello Anne, thank you. It definitely wasn’t something that I wanted to tackle but if I could have found a spot I may have tried. lol! It’s like it was meant for you to watch it. 👊🏾 I hope you didn’t work too hard.
love your channel. you are so talented and have such good taste. you could cut the trees in half.
Hello Sue, thank you so much. You mean more than I cut them back? I’m afraid anymore and they won’t make it.
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 sorry, i wasn't clear. i meant cut half way down from the top. i'm sure nothing would hurt them. probably make them grow faster!
Hello, we cut about 3 feet off last year. I may cut some more in the fall. 👊🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 right on! your property is beautiful inside and out.
Thank you!
Hi Daphne, looks fabulous, there’s so many types of juniper trees; many are used in yard landscaping.
Like most trees they definitely need to be trimmed regularly… there is a love hate for them, for sure!
Much love and support have a blessed rest of your week and weekend with your family! 🌲🌲🌲
Hello MaryAnn, thank you so much. I had a landscaper put them in when I really didn’t know too much about gardening so I can’t imagine they would have put something in that shouldn’t be by my home. I’m glad to read your comment. 🙏🏾
Hi Daphne, love your trees! Have you thought about pruning them into 3-tier topiaries? I think that would be pretty.
Hello Sonya, thank you so much. That is a good idea but I don’t trust my pruning skills. 🤣👊🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 Aww, you should give yourself more credit!!!
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Glad you didn’t completely chopped down those trees. They’re beautiful. I’m in zone 10b, I believe
Hello Jane, thank you so much. 👊🏾 awesome! What do you enjoy growing?
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 to be honest, I enjoy planting flowers, especially roses. I do plant small amounts of peppers and herbs as well.
That sounds lovely. I haven’t grown roses yet. I think they are beautiful
I ❤️❤️❤️your channel!
Hello there, Thank you so much! 👊🏾
Hey Daphne! I glad you decided to trim them down first to see how they look. I think the area looks refreshing. You should add lights outside this year for Christmas. 🪴🪴 TFS
Hello Tiffany, thank you and good suggestion. I have some solar ones that I used two years ago. I will definitely add this year. 👊🏾
Hey Daphne, Happy Monday! I'm glad you came up with a great solution and kept your trees. The way our home layout is, it's best for us to be able to see the complete span of our front yard. Our neighbours right across from us removed all her large pampas grass plants, because kids were always hiding in it doing foolishness. Lol. They were beautiful, but I think after so much scares they had enough. Wishing you a great week. Tfs ☺️🪴💐💐
Hello Lateish, happy Monday! Thanks so much. Stay blessed!
Just found your channel, I’m from London UK 🌸🌼🌻🌷🌲
Hello Nicola, I’m so happy you found me. Welcome and thanks so much for subscribing. What do you love growing in London?
🌲 I garden in Zone 8B in South Georgia. It brighten up the space, I like how you trimmed it up.❤
Hello Iris, thank you. How is it in your area? 🙏🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 It's back in the 90's. Have a bless week 💖
Oh no! 🌞
Shape them top half small rownd and bottom half slightly bigger round. On both trees, bit like snowman shape but with a gap in the middle.
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Hello Lydia, thanks for your suggestion but I don’t trust my pruning skills. 🤣
I'm late tuning in the trees look great! I suggest feed your trees Biotone for evergreen awesome stuff.
Hello Rayvetta, thank you so much. I will definitely feed them, I usually use plant-tone. Have a blessed evening
everything looks nice now. I think you will have to remove the trees though. You could move one forwards to the left side of the house (left when you are looking At the house), and the other to the place in the back that you mentioned. They are just going to get bigger, their roots will eventually impede on the sidewalk/steps. And constantly cutting them back like that is not healthy for the tree. Remove them in the spring, April.
Hello Veronica, thank you. I was thinking if I do have to move one it would be the one on the left and keep the one on the right but I like your suggestion. 🙏🏾
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Thanks so much Hollis! 👊🏾
They look great don’t remove them just keep them pruned and they will be fine ❤❤❤
Hello Carole, thank you. I’m so happy I pruned it. 👊🏾
Hi Daphne. I just found your channel and I subscribed. You did a great job pruning the junipers. I wonder if you would consider removing the hostas (I think) from behind and under the trees. It might be just me, but the plants under the junipers distract me. i like a cleaner look. And I love your back staircase.
Hello Patricia, thank you for subscribing, it is nice to meet you. So funny because I could never get to them when the tree was so wide but I do plan on removing them. I’ve removed them in so many other areas too. The former owner had way too many hostas planted. 👊🏾
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 Hostas can become an addiction and it is hard to kill them 😀
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Happy 👏🏻 👏🏻 you took the ideas from your subscribers and you trimmed the branches of the trees and removed the other the frontyard views showed up the beauty of your home if you decides to place some brick stones around the two trees to keep the line free from weeds that's gonna be awesome just a suggestion that's awesome view of your home ❤❤❤👍🏻.
Hello Irma, thank you so much. I may add some stones once I add the artificial turf in the fall. I appreciate your feedback. Have a blessed week.
Hi Daphne, looks good! I can see them much better now, not the overall front lawn though; however, another suggestion would be to leave the one on the right as a stand alone specimen...and move the other one. That would really open it up and lead the guests to the entryway, then you could work on those two spaces in the future if you wanted to add some more plants. I have planted two crepe myrtles on the outside of my sidewalk...theyre standing alone, but eventually I will convert that area into an island bed. My hubby just doesnt know it yet 😂😂❤
Hello there, thank you. good suggestions. I wish I had more space. 🤣 your plans sound lovely. 👊🏾
I applaud the person who suggested pruning the two entry evergreens because I agree with everyone else who said they are too large for your front entrance. They do not frame the entry. They hide it, a no-no for curb appeal. Though there are exceptions, the top growth of a plant is generally as large as the root system. Therefore transplanting a tree that large might be more than one person can accomplish. You could not lift enough of the root ball for the transplant to survive. Professionals have the machinery for that work but with the cost involved, it may be best to have them plant a new tree elsewhere rather than transplant the existing. You had nothing to lose and everything to gain by pruning. There are some general rules about pruning. Don't take away more than a third of the foliage in any one season or you stress the plant and might kill it. Try to make all cuts at the fork of a branch to avoid a "fresh haircut" stubble look. Always taper the sides of the plant so that the base remains broader than the upper branches. This is to ensure the upper branches do not cast too much shade on lower branches which would weaken them over time. Even if you were wanting to maintain a hedge with vertical sides, cut a slight taper to those sides to maintain healthy foliage at the base of the plant. I expect you want your pair of evergreens to be cone-shaped. You did not cut away too much from the trees with this first pruning. Follow up next year by pruning to improve the shape of the trees. You can ask a friend to stand back from the tree to help you identify what needs to be trimmed to improve the shape. That way you won't be playing Donkey Kong climbing up and down a ladder. (Northwest Indiana Zone 6a)
If your evergreens respond well to the pruning by sprouting new growth, consider a more drastic measure. Cut away some of the lower branches at the level of the steps and expose more of the trunk. That could make your stairway feel less cramped for space. But give that careful thought because it is something you cannot undo. At worst, you could plant hosta or a ground cover in front of the exposed trunk and not allow the under planting to crowd your walkway.
Hello there, thank you so much for your very detailed advice. I truly appreciate it and I know others will too. 👊🏾
Thank you so much. 🙏🏾
Hi Daphne, love your content. I'm in Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 zone 10b tropical and long hot summers...currently winter here it's a rainy 18⁰c I think that's under 70⁰f 🌵
Hello Mandy, thank you so much. 👊🏾 is 70 your normal winter temp? Sounds lovely.
Ruth: Georgia's USDA plant hardiness zones range from 6a to 9a,
Hello there, wow that is such a big range. What types of plants do well by you?
Beautiful yard, now my only comment is next year leave the natural needles that fell on the ground under the tree; as they will fertilize the tree by adding nutrients to the dirt useful to the tree. Of course, clean up but instead of removing the needles as you did this year just add your cedar mulch, and the dirt over time under the tree will be a great place to plant spring bulbs. Everything in your yard can be composted and turns into nutrient-dense dirt. We call this chop and drop and allow the natural vegetation to compost right where it falls under the plant that produces the leaves, sticks, needles bark adding nutrients and composting into fresh new dirt.
Hello Dr. Julie, thank you so much. I definitely will. 👊🏾 I want to start making compost best year. Thanks for the advice. Have a blessed day.
Nice job with the stain. I would've transplanted the trees. Or trim them lower. But just my opinion. To each their own.
Hello Lorraine, thank you. I wish I had a spot to transplant them and right now it is too hot to try.
Trimming the trees was a big improvement. And your front door wreath is lovely. Where did you get it?
Hello there, thank you so much. I purchased from HomeGoods several years back but check my amazon storefront for similar options. Happy shopping.amzn.to/4636N0K
I just came across your channel. Nice work. I never knew you could stain concrete like I saw you did on your steps. Am I correct? I am going to try it on a cement area in front of my garage door also on some of my blue stones. Please tell me if am correct. Thank you
Hello Bubbles, it is nice to meet you. Thank you. Yes you are correct. I have stained a lot of my hardscape this year and I love it. I hope you do too. 👊🏾
Good morning! So you kept the trees I see lol. Not a fan of huge trees blocking a house and in my opinion your house would look so much more open with maybe a smaller different style tree BUT!! It’s your house and our opinions don’t really matter! I have low plants on each side of my porch but at Christmas I add many trees in pots to decorate but not overwhelming where you can’t see my door, garland and lights! You have to be happy with whatever it is you do and it’s just nice to see the time you take to care for your yard! 🤗
Hello Tammy, thank you, I definitely do appreciate everyone’s feedback. It is very helpful. Stay blessed
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The trees are very close to the stoop and the house. The tree roots will most likely spread and eventually cause problems with the house's foundation.
Thanks Francine, I will keep an eye on it. 🙏🏾
I don’t understand those who say to keep the trees for privacy because it’s important. Why would you need privacy at your front door? Privacy at a front door encourages break ins and at the very least - package and delivery theft. I would rather my front door be visible to my neighbours and save the privacy for where I hang out and relax which is the back yard. They do look better trimmed but I don’t see the point of them. They detract from the beauty of your home rather than add.
I can see your point. 👊🏾
Hi Daphne, what is the name of the stain you used on the stairs?
Hello Sheiladb, it is Behr exterior waterproofing and sealing solid slate stain. I hope you like it. 👊🏾
Definitely an improvement but I think the trees would benefit from more shaping. I'm sorry but I don't agree with artificial grass.
Hello Debbie, thank you, I plan on continuing to trim them up. Thanks for your feedback and I understand artificial turf isn’t for everyone but it’s the right choice for my landscape. Do you have any fall plans?
@@daphnesoutdoorliving6146 at the moment I'm in the middle of revamping my back porch and a pergola build in the back corner of my garden. Also planning to improve my small vegetable patch. I live on an island in the Mediterranean
Hello Debbie, wow you are very busy. I’m sure it will be beautiful when you are complete. 👊🏾
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Thank you Idania!
So glad you kept the trees there❤I can just see them all lit up at Christmas 🎄
My thoughts exactly 🎄❤
Hello there, thank you! I’m so happy I did too. 👊🏾
Hello @clarkwinters8299 thank you so much! 🎄🌲
Hello Daphne, love your channel. I'm sure you gave the name but can you tell me the name of stain you use for the steps. I really love the color and would like to use. Thank you, Judith
Hello Judith, thank you! It is Behr exterior waterproofing and sealing solid in color slate. I hope you like it. 👊🏾happy staining
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Thank you Sheila!
Hi Daphne,wie immer,sehr,sehr akkurat,so geschickt, einfach talentiert, sieht sehr edel aus mit diesen Grau,gratuliere, toll gemacht,ein tolles Entree,hab eine gute Zeit,Grüße aus Italien, ich bin in Urlaub, Ciao Hanna🙋♀️🌸🫶
Hello Johanna, thank you so much. You are on vacation the whole month, right? Have a restful time.
What is the name of the paint
Hello Beverly, it is stain. Behr exterior waterproofing and sealing solid slate stain. I hope you like it.
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Thanks so much Valerie! 👊🏾
Hi Daphne, new viewer here and my comment is that these are the wrong trees for their location. Juniper can grow to 100 feet, so are not the neat look you may be going for. Perhaps 2 box trees might work better if you like that look. Much love from a fellow gardener ❤xxx
Hello Linda, thank you for your feedback. I am definitely keeping my eye on the growth. Have a blessed week.
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Hello there, thank you so much! 👊🏾
The trees are also a security hazard. Someone could lay in wait behind them and force you into the house, and bad things could happen.
Hello David, Thanks for the warning.
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Hello Christine, thank you. Has it cooled down?
Much better. Try raising the wreath on your front door - it is hanging too low.
Hello there, thanks so much for watching and your feedback on the wreath. Have a blessed week.
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Thank you Kathleen!
They will eventually will raise your walkway cement. Rip them out! Wrong size for your small yard. That will save you a lot of expense and grief.
Hello Betty, thanks for your feedback. Have a blessed weekend. What projects are you up to?
Totally agree, Betty. Daphne - your walkway pavers are soooo nice but they will eventually get ruined with the roots of these two trees. Plus, it is not a smart idea to block your entryway where you cannot see or have a good sightline from a security perspective. Be it 4-legged or 2-legged creatures. :)
Hi @jterc3705 thanks for your feedback. My sight line is good now that I trimmed the trees but thanks for your warning. Have a blessed evening
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