Why I'm Fencing My Property Off - It's Not What You'd Think

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  • Опубликовано: 27 окт 2023
  • Come along with me as I spend all my money at Home Depot, destroy my arms building a fence and going full on Bill Murray from Caddyshack on a gopher!
    Subscribe and come along for the ride as I show you every satisfying detail of the construction of my acreage! From building a custom detailing studio and shop, to building a new house...that's just the beginning! The projects only get bigger as I build one of the most beautiful, unique and epic acreages around!

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  • @shamrockgirlshenanigans3372
    @shamrockgirlshenanigans3372 8 месяцев назад +24

    About had a heart attack looking at Ruby's gas bill, holy cow!!!

  • @cat9lives999
    @cat9lives999 8 месяцев назад +63

    Your camera angle efforts are worth it! Very professional!

  • @cherisereadsxo
    @cherisereadsxo 8 месяцев назад +77

    Yes Mitch, we enjoy your videos and love watching them😌 I have one teeny tiny request, if possible of course. If it suits you, and circumstances allows it, can you make them a little longer? xx

    • @HxTurtle
      @HxTurtle 8 месяцев назад +5

      that is planned! 😉
      --
      he starts slowly. I think, it's a wise decision. it's a new channel and something like, "nah, I don't even click on a video that's half an hour long"-inhibition definitely exists. so, everything has to be taken into consideration and is at a slight trade-off at the beginnings.

    • @cherisereadsxo
      @cherisereadsxo 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@HxTurtle yeah I get what you're saying. xx

    • @austinkoeppen6122
      @austinkoeppen6122 8 месяцев назад +4

      They're trending upwards a minute or two every upload 😃

    • @chrisdik5311
      @chrisdik5311 8 месяцев назад +4

      I enjoy all of your videos

    • @jayray8097
      @jayray8097 8 месяцев назад +3

      Oh wow your not kidding about the wind ! We could hear it

  • @Beautifulclouds60
    @Beautifulclouds60 8 месяцев назад +12

    My family has 2.5 acres, and my step-dad has made it his life mission to conquer the gophers! He's so passionate about it he can be scary. He's always trying to come up with ways to win the gopher war. 🤣
    He's weird but I love him.

  • @jerrysacct
    @jerrysacct 8 месяцев назад +10

    What an awesome idea! The main channel is great, but being a gardener, the new project is equally as exciting!!
    Thank you Mitch

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 8 месяцев назад +5

    I am so glad that i am part of the 27.3k plus subscribers that can follow the 4th video of this new channel. Many times when you discovering an existing channel there would tons of videos to catch up to...luckily here is only 4😂

  • @JackChristian-2.0
    @JackChristian-2.0 6 месяцев назад +4

    Keep making progress brother! The loyal audience you have will stay on watch. I have project myself I will be developing myself. Rock ON!

  • @mikacreech5816
    @mikacreech5816 8 месяцев назад +10

    Thank you so much for sharing your dreams on RUclips. I’m definitely here watching and can’t wait to see what’s next!

  • @aaronmoore6549
    @aaronmoore6549 8 месяцев назад +107

    You might want to consider investing in a fence post driver. They are like $50 but sure would save you some time and the soreness of using a sledge hammer!

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +23

      I used the bobcat for the rest, just didn’t have help that day 😄

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 8 месяцев назад +7

      In Michigan, fence posts are supposed to be 6 inches or 1 foot (I forget) inside your property. But 5 feet is too much!

    • @1widener
      @1widener 8 месяцев назад +6

      I really enjoy this type of content so appreciate you creating this channel. I look forward to watching the progress as it all starts coming together. 😊

    • @frimmbits
      @frimmbits 8 месяцев назад +7

      Using a sledge hammer is cooler😁

    • @Eunapossecomisso
      @Eunapossecomisso 8 месяцев назад +4

      Got that sucker! Those things t create a lot of destruction. Nice property what city is that in ?

  • @shannonp1656
    @shannonp1656 8 месяцев назад +25

    Like these videos? Yes. More, please. I especially like the explanations of decisions, your logic and reasoning. Even backing into the garage to park is preparation for the next time you go anywhere. I have often wondered about how much time it takes to get some of the shots in your videos. I may be part of that older generation of which you speak and have been using computers since the 70s and found your property on Google maps in about 10 minutes. Don’t worry, I won’t tell.

    • @HxTurtle
      @HxTurtle 8 месяцев назад +3

      hi Shannon and super nice seeing you on her 👋
      awesome observation. yes, you definitely have a good eye for the detail (that's how you knew how to find him. a constant concern of countless many RUclipsrs. I know one with over half a million subscribers on here.
      it's really difficult to avoid being doxed online. even when you think you play it super safe with everything you show, people still figure ways-including sending air tags to their Po boxes! 😲
      I myself am eerily good in finding things and usually have a good dimensional awareness.)
      but what was my point again? yeah, I started because when I was in the army, it was mandatory for us to pull in backwards every single time.
      I mean, you might need to get away quickly, you never know.
      --
      cheers! 😊

    • @shannonp1656
      @shannonp1656 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@HxTurtle Sending air tags to PO boxes?! I shouldn't be as surprised as I am. The quick and easy getaway is why I prefer to back in. Other Army vets I know do the same. I am former USAF myself.

    • @HxTurtle
      @HxTurtle 8 месяцев назад

      @@shannonp1656 🫡

  • @laurenwashington7331
    @laurenwashington7331 8 месяцев назад +12

    Love all of the work you put into your videos! It’s noticed and appreciated. Would love them to be even longer! But understand the time and effort it takes to do so. I love that we even get to see the little bit of behind the scenes that we do. Thank you for all of it!

  • @maxminutiae1170
    @maxminutiae1170 8 месяцев назад +3

    I feel like half his day is spent setting up the shots. And I do appreciate it.

  • @musselmanmedia5236
    @musselmanmedia5236 8 месяцев назад +14

    $240 is absolutely insane

    • @BigCarris_53_64
      @BigCarris_53_64 8 месяцев назад +3

      Crazy right? I’ll never spend that much $ on gas alone if I needed to, even if I was loaded with lots of cash in my bank account.

  • @tameragoodloe2405
    @tameragoodloe2405 8 месяцев назад +2

    The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! The sky, wow!

  • @maggiesue4825
    @maggiesue4825 8 месяцев назад +2

    I'm the older generation, and I appreciate innovation. Yours has paid off, definitely.

  • @bjw21
    @bjw21 8 месяцев назад +5

    Omg yay another yard geek video ❤❤❤❤

  • @nikkid7838
    @nikkid7838 8 месяцев назад +6

    Keep posting these types of videos… its nice to see a different side of you. Btw… my husband laughs at me because of my OCD when it comes to cleaning my car. Especially when I break out my Detail Geek detail brushes 😂

  • @johncraft8175
    @johncraft8175 8 месяцев назад +5

    Let Mike hold the post in the thunderstorm. It'd be good for his yoga moves.

  • @damionpark3498
    @damionpark3498 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm from Australia, and have always enjoyed your main channel. Now that you're doing this new project, it's even more exciting as I love construction etc. I'm excited to see what you do... Keep up the good work man! :)

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 8 месяцев назад +1

    Watching from the Republic of South Africa🇿🇦. Wish you all blessed Saturday.

  • @mothmaws
    @mothmaws 8 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely pleasantly surprised to see another channel of yours! Love these videos, can’t wait to see more!

  • @sumach15
    @sumach15 8 месяцев назад +4

    Great video ! Love watching the progress

  • @goodwitchharley
    @goodwitchharley 8 месяцев назад +2

    You said gopher, and all i could think about was Caddyshack. 😂

  • @stevenhinds4907
    @stevenhinds4907 8 месяцев назад +4

    You're living my dream! Love your detail videos and to now your yard videos Thank you Sir!

  • @beckirogers8544
    @beckirogers8544 8 месяцев назад +1

    I loved hearing the wind howling in the background. But it looks like you've put in a good days work.😀

  • @barbridingsTheResinator
    @barbridingsTheResinator 8 месяцев назад +2

    Nice camera angles. Much appreciated.

  • @Jennifer_MB
    @Jennifer_MB 8 месяцев назад +2

    I think RUclips ate my comment about how we all love the videos and The Yard Geek rules so I'm saying it again! Great job on the fence and camera in the shopping cart explanation. The cashier was a doll! 🤣

  • @loragunning5394
    @loragunning5394 8 месяцев назад +1

    Gophers eat earthworms and earthworms like acidic soils. If you "sweeten" your soil by applying lime, the earthworms will move to more acidic soil areas and the gophers will follow them. Apply lime 2x a year (spring and fall), preferably just before a rain, so it washes into the soil. Most lawn-type grasses prefer sweeter soil, also, so the lime also helps keep your lawn happy. A golf course groundskeeper taught me this little trick...it works!

    • @ShellyCline
      @ShellyCline 8 месяцев назад

      Actually they're herbivores 😊

  • @samanthaestes5136
    @samanthaestes5136 8 дней назад

    I love how this channel actually shows your personality. You are funny😆

  • @keirra5096
    @keirra5096 8 месяцев назад +1

    How cool great video.😊

  • @rg6982
    @rg6982 8 месяцев назад +2

    It's amazing how u literally do everything yourself

  • @xandersmomsamby
    @xandersmomsamby 8 месяцев назад +3

    Looking forward to these videos coming out more regularly, definitely enjoy watching you build your dream yard.

  • @sharihopkins1464
    @sharihopkins1464 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great watching you build your dream!

  • @AprilJoy44
    @AprilJoy44 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! Loved all the B-roll shots and I totally appreciated each one! 😅

  • @ashotofsherry
    @ashotofsherry 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love watching the progress. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @michaelg.5862
    @michaelg.5862 8 месяцев назад +5

    Mitch I’ve watched your main channel for a few years and I like it very much. This channel looks interesting and I’m along for the journey. I know Mike makes a cameo from time to time but I think it would bring a little bit more depth to you and this grand project if we saw you interact with other people, like the woman at Home Depot. It would be nice to see you get a hand from others or crack a beer open with a friend. Just a thought …. Keep the videos coming! 😃 (P.S. yes I do like and am a subscriber.)

  • @Zig_zag__
    @Zig_zag__ 8 месяцев назад +2

    We're enjoying these videos!

  • @wnturck
    @wnturck 8 месяцев назад +5

    Poor little gopher 😢

  • @devinmcneil481
    @devinmcneil481 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video man! I build fence every day and you GOTTA invest in a gas powered pounder. You could’ve got that done way faster. Also get a fork attachment for your skid steer!

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I used the bobcat for the rest…just didn’t have help arranged that day 😄

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks Mitch! 👊👍Hard work paying off my friend 🙏Just commenting on all the progress you've made on everything, thats all.

  • @tyleradams4422
    @tyleradams4422 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great Video, can not wait for the next one.

  • @elizabethannfarrow1971
    @elizabethannfarrow1971 8 месяцев назад +3

    My father said b4 u take a shovel or n this case a post hole digger u should probably saturate the ground w/water by hose,buckets,or after it rains.Make the task much easier.😊

  • @robertgastreich9846
    @robertgastreich9846 8 месяцев назад +3

    I love these videos Mich. Don't stop making them. Good luck with Mike helping. Longer would be nice, say 20 minutes or so. I just can't believe you do all this work by yourself with no help. You are amazing. You remind me of another you tube channel I watch, what a guy took two metal container, and built a home out of them by himself for his family in the middle of nowhere in Texas.

  • @maryleatucker5232
    @maryleatucker5232 8 месяцев назад +3

    To keep out deer, you either need a taller fence or a double shorter fence. A post driver will be your best friend.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +8

      The fence will be doubled, but it’s not intended as a true deer fence as it’s not high enough. I’m hoping it deters them enough that they just go eat my neighbours plants/trees instead 🤣

    • @joelbuchanan471
      @joelbuchanan471 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheYardGeek 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @rebeccabonner6542
    @rebeccabonner6542 8 месяцев назад +2

    Enjoying the videos! Looking forward to the next one.

  • @Alabastrodeamor
    @Alabastrodeamor 8 месяцев назад +5

    Hey Mitch, I always enjoy your videos! They are very relaxing. I do hope to see many more of your awesome videos! Thank you so very much for sharing them, they make my day! 💣💪❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙃🤗🥰

  • @ianwalls4976
    @ianwalls4976 8 месяцев назад +3

    Amazing episode can't wait to follow along for the ride 👏

  • @sarrahking3087
    @sarrahking3087 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your process & life a lil with us. Truly enjoy watching, & cant wait to see the end result. Much love!

  • @joshuafraser7946
    @joshuafraser7946 8 месяцев назад +2

    I am very happy for you doing the yard Geek. Also good Job

  • @Darthvolvo
    @Darthvolvo 8 месяцев назад +2

    It's so weird to see you in non car washing attire. I almost expected you to start detailing the bobcat when you backed it in. Enjoying the new channel.

  • @jaywillet-cruz
    @jaywillet-cruz 8 месяцев назад +5

    Hey Mitch,
    Love your content keep it coming❤
    As Always Amazing!!!!❤

  • @michaelhoward-rh9mv
    @michaelhoward-rh9mv 8 месяцев назад +3

    Loving your Yard Geek channel content, so far. Keep ‘em coming!!

  • @Calypso-PoppySeed
    @Calypso-PoppySeed 8 месяцев назад +1

    Man what a beautiful view you have. I could watch these videos all day 🎉

  • @Strawberrybb305
    @Strawberrybb305 7 месяцев назад +2

    Loving this content keep ‘em coming!!!!!!

  • @lauriepardoe7390
    @lauriepardoe7390 8 месяцев назад +3

    Huge job! Love seeing it happen.

  • @Sunnydaysee
    @Sunnydaysee 8 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations on your new channel as well! It is always inspiring on how you put your heart on the things you do!

  • @tastyrecipesonabudget1689
    @tastyrecipesonabudget1689 Месяц назад

    Binging the new channel. RUclips hasn’t given me notifications for your main channel in FOREVER!!

  • @kevinjett1120
    @kevinjett1120 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Mitch, you got the Gopher! 😅

  • @ahkiv6127
    @ahkiv6127 8 месяцев назад +2

    It's truly a pleasure watching, keep it up!

  • @dianemaher3538
    @dianemaher3538 5 месяцев назад

    During the sequence when you were talking about the howling wind, one of my cats stopped and listened to the sound of the wind which was audible.

  • @user-su5ib9bg2r
    @user-su5ib9bg2r 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your content.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @juliejarmusch2421
    @juliejarmusch2421 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love your videos! I don't have a yard, so I get to geek out watching you!

  • @Josh1888USU
    @Josh1888USU 8 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, get a post pounder! Sold rather cheap at any home improvement store or feed store. Its a cylinder with a weight at the closed end and handles. Slip the open end over the post and pound away. Much easier than what you're doing.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +1

      I used the Bobcat for the rest, just didn't have help arranged that day 😁

    • @Josh1888USU
      @Josh1888USU 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheYardGeek, yeah I should read a few of the comments myself. I see now that I was probably the 15th person to let you know about those post pounders. A bobcat works too.

  • @trishhoapili7587
    @trishhoapili7587 8 месяцев назад +3

    Be careful with the roundup spray please (though I know you always check things out). Hopefully they’ll be a nice balance between wildlife and pollinators etc. very interesting videos as well. My husband and I are looking at retirement soon - I’m working and he’s the gardener with his plumeria varieties here in So Cal. We’ve got hawks, coyotes, raccoons and possums in our housing tract. It must be incredible to live where you are and see that amazing view. 😊

  • @amandacalderon4023
    @amandacalderon4023 8 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful property ❤️

  • @iinnerpiink
    @iinnerpiink 8 месяцев назад +2

    Really enjoy these kind of videos and definitely know the amount of time and effort it goes into creating them. Keep up the great work!

  • @R3dgarnet
    @R3dgarnet 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing Mitch! Your videos are always so educational and entertaining. You are hands down one of my favourite channels. Things are so different there than where I live in Europe. Your content teaches me new things every time. Keep up the great work and thanks a ton for sharing! Much love from The Netherlands. ❤️

  • @BenjaminUller
    @BenjaminUller 8 месяцев назад +1

    We are watching brother!

  • @ThatsXylahTS
    @ThatsXylahTS 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow!!! Can’t wait to see your next videos

  • @susanhester331
    @susanhester331 8 месяцев назад +1

    No fence on the planet can keep out a rabbit. Many decades of living out in the country has taught me that. Deer can jump anything anytime. Look for a farm supply store for your t-posts. Much cheaper than Home Depot. Can’t wait for your next video!

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +6

      Fences keep out rabbits no problem, but you’re right that deer could jump the fence if they really wanted to. That being said, the risk of that happening will be much lower when they can just go and eat my neighbours trees and plants with less effort 🤣

    • @susanhester331
      @susanhester331 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@TheYardGeek My neighbors trees must not be tasty enough. The deer still come eat my stuff. Sigh. And rabbit love Hostas! Wish you could come geek out on my yard! I’ll just geek out watching you geek out on your yard!

  • @ExcellentsharkingYT
    @ExcellentsharkingYT 8 месяцев назад +2

    It was pretty cool seeing the build I enjoy seeing the progress you make on the acreage

  • @teret6719
    @teret6719 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the extra effort, and the video!

  • @marymadigan9707
    @marymadigan9707 8 месяцев назад +2

    Always love your videos your such a professional at any thing you turn your hands to. And yes I hear the wind 👏🏻🇨🇮😎

  • @corozal987
    @corozal987 8 месяцев назад +2

    Poor gopher 😢

  • @user-bj9zh6sj7p
    @user-bj9zh6sj7p 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love it!

  • @JF-vu5vh
    @JF-vu5vh 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love your videos. On your other channel as well. I always learn so much!

  • @mattshannon4231
    @mattshannon4231 8 месяцев назад +2

    My guess is that you're gonna need a taller fence. Deer can easily clear a 5 to 6 foot fence.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +2

      Correct. It's not meant to be a true deer fence but rather more of a deterrent.....so they go and eat my neighbours plants and trees instead 🤣

  • @PTE399
    @PTE399 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’m 72 & I understand.
    Love your content!
    🙏🏻🕊💙

  • @valgerurhansdottir4201
    @valgerurhansdottir4201 8 месяцев назад +2

    Nice video, love it,💯

  • @ryanbruce7484
    @ryanbruce7484 8 месяцев назад +1

    Place is looking great, videos are great too

  • @jessicaperlove4715
    @jessicaperlove4715 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm still in awe at the $240 in gas. Lol

  • @schoonergirl2658
    @schoonergirl2658 8 месяцев назад +10

    Those gorgeous wide open Saskatchewan skies, where you see the storms coming in for miles. Unfortunately, it also means the winds blow for miles too, hence the need for trees for wind breaks. The place is looking great, love, love these videos! Looking forward to seeing more.❤️❤️❤️

  • @marshadietcokea6410
    @marshadietcokea6410 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’m very much enjoying these videos

  • @katieschaap5834
    @katieschaap5834 8 месяцев назад +1

    Loving the vlog-style videos! 👍👍👍

  • @pepperjack26
    @pepperjack26 8 месяцев назад +1

    The first comment on the amount of work to get the shot... I was actually thinking about how much extra work is required to get a drive-by shot - apparently a ridiculous amount. Appreciated! I imagine doing most things 2-3 times just to get the shot does take quite a bit of effort. RUclipsr = serious work.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +2

      It really is, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

  • @myrtletyson1928
    @myrtletyson1928 8 месяцев назад +1

    Watching from the Caribbean

  • @deweydeese3699
    @deweydeese3699 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos are always very professional made.

    • @TheYardGeek
      @TheYardGeek  8 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you very much!

  • @lindaensley
    @lindaensley 8 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely enjoying your new channel.

  • @Peter-gh5tz
    @Peter-gh5tz 8 месяцев назад +18

    As an Aussie I find it amazing that you guys can just go and buy your own bobcat, so cool
    Stumbled on your Detail Geek channel and now I’m a subscriber here
    Really enjoy yard work vids 👍

    • @dilligaf4219
      @dilligaf4219 8 месяцев назад +1

      Fellow Aussie here, loved Mitch's work for a few years now ❤

    • @brianm9085
      @brianm9085 8 месяцев назад +7

      Your first statement infers that you can't go buy one because something is different in Australia...can you clarify?

    • @HxTurtle
      @HxTurtle 8 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@brianm9085I'm now curious as well!
      yeah, sometimes laws in what a private person can buy are like crazy. it's definitely a thing in Europe as well (where you need a business license to buy certain things.)

    • @mirre2590
      @mirre2590 8 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@HxTurtlewhere in Europe can't you buy a bobcat or similar without a license? ...

    • @mikebennett938
      @mikebennett938 8 месяцев назад +2

      I'm an Aussie and I have a Bobcat :D. I'm not going go lie, I love it!!

  • @alyssonfranqui8191
    @alyssonfranqui8191 8 месяцев назад +1

    When you said "No bueno" it killed me😂😂

  • @TwilightZoneX
    @TwilightZoneX 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love watching the videos! Keep up the hard work and put Lord Mike to help!

  • @cheetah0716
    @cheetah0716 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love these videos!!

  • @divyabhabanubakode6800
    @divyabhabanubakode6800 8 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this kind of vid!

  • @melanieadkins8285
    @melanieadkins8285 2 месяца назад

    It's beautiful property! Just don't overdo it if you are by yourself out there. Ruby is definitely an expensive one. She's pretty though. You are one of the hardest working men I've seen in a long time.

  • @faruquebinsiddique1087
    @faruquebinsiddique1087 8 месяцев назад +1

    Man I waited so long for this but hoped it would be longer😢❤.

  • @kellinichols821
    @kellinichols821 8 месяцев назад +1

    YOUR VIDEOS ARE JUST THE BEST😊

  • @lindapoindexter403
    @lindapoindexter403 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your going to have a beautiful property, love your videos

  • @ZEDRA09
    @ZEDRA09 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love the videos but I would like them to be longer. 20 min plus

  • @Mattie94
    @Mattie94 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the new video Mitch!!

  • @hmm701
    @hmm701 8 месяцев назад +1

    Looking forward to next time, when Mike makes an appearance ❤😊