Oh my gosh, thank you so much for all this information. I just purchased a rather big home and I've been trying to figure out how to decorate the front yard, you just gave me so many good ideas. Thank you so much, I will be watching all your videos.
@Elaine Marler. In the plumbing aisle of a big box store there are lots of connectors to help and there is something called a downspout connector which attaches to different size downspouts which the pvc can start from. Instead of going out, they go down into the ground so they are much less visible.
Fell in love with you when you said "I want to puke"!!! I hate those concrete and prefab blocks!!! Thanks for sharing!🤭 I agree... keep it natural and simple.
If I were to bury the downspout with a pop up how deep do I place the pvc pipe? (Zone 4/5 - because you know, we have cold winters and I think about freezing water). Also how far should it go from the original downspout location (ie 10 ft, 15 ft)? It would be off a gabled patio cover we are planning. (20ft wide x 21ft extended from the house) so plenty of distance from the foundation.
@Lisa B. The most important thing is to get the water away from the house. You can do this will PVC or creatively with landscaping but water near the foundation is always a bad idea. 10-15 feet should put you in a good position.
@@BobbyKDesigns no thank you for being so informative, helpful, with everyday real examples. I'm sad I can't "hire" you but the videos really help give great ideas and inspiration for us lacking the ability to "see" the project before starting.
I think the key around what makes the "bad" water features you showed flop is that they are all intended to look like waterfalls, but are obviously out of place. The tip I heard is that if you want to make a natural-looking water feature, it should trick your eye at a glance about where the source is, like a forest brook coming around a corner, rather than obviously bubbling up out of a random rock pile. The other options work cause they don't try to pretend to be something they aren't. Good tip about the PVC pipe for downspouts - we'll definitely use that one. Also, I get where you are coming from about retaining walls that look cheap, but all the "good" options were professionally installed and that is really out of reach for many people's budgets. How about showing some DIY-able options that will give you a clean, upscale look?
@Megan C. Thank you for the well thought out comment! I appreciate it! In regards to the retaining wall, if budget is a blocker then I would say creating a large enough bed *if possible where you don't need a retaining wall and then carving in a nice natural edge. It doesn't cost anything but some sweat equity and a shovel. Best of all, it looks great! Thank you for watching!
The good n bad about my house, we have a natural water feature that divides our yard n feeds into a waterfall next to our neighbor house.. but it Def attracts wildlife
I do not know where to get the caps, we have the retaining wall because of drop off especially on the left side of the house. We have a bubbling urn with beautiful faux birds attached to the rim, it’s not tall. It’s perfect for its spot. We have a small patio in the front off the left side of the sidewalk.
@Laura Truth Seeker. What I said in this video was very "case by case" basis. The pictures in this show the extremes. I'm sure there are several ways to do it right with some of the items I showed by enhancing the landscaping around them so they don't stick out like a sore thumb. These ones were just "blah"! :)
Great tips. Do you have any recommendations on landscaping for energy efficiency? For example, we have a huge front yard that faces full west. We are adding landscaping and I am adding trees but think placing a huge tree in front of the house looks awful but is desperately needed for shade.
Please do a tropical landscaping video!! My husband and I just bought a house in Southern California and would love to make our front and backyard very tropical. Love your videos!
water features:n. I have hireed a designer and a company to install a 4 season patio enclosuire. Right outside of the assumed frame is a raised circular aggerett pool (6 feet diameter) that used to contain a horriblke cast alluminum fountain that has a nice "ping" when water hit it but it exceeded the pool and the patio was somewhat wet when it was on. Anyway I am thinking of a ring of bubbles just inside the perimeter of the pool witrh a light feature in the center that can be heard and seen from inside the enclosure . I don;t seem to be able to find a circular bubbler that might have 12-20 bubblers hooked together to give the moving water effect. any ideas? It seems as if I need to hire yoi ? I might be getting ahead of myself. I have hired a company and the architect will be arriving on Tuesday to make the proper measurments. I am just not sure if they will be trying to help me save on thiis project as they quoted about 60K
I can definitely have a look at your space to help you get started and have another opinion before you get too deep into the process. You can go to my website to sign up for a design consultation.👍🏼
Hey Bobby K, I am really enjoying watching your videos and this one was excellent. I'm just new to your channel and I am looking for landscaping tips to hide power box in my front yard. It is quite a large size power box and I know that I cannot plant things too close to it but would love to block it as it really bothers me. 🇨🇦
@Teresa Legacy. Thank you so much for watching and yes those utility boxes can get quite large. The best way to hide them is to create a decent size bed around them and then landscape it in a way where there is depth so that you eye is drawn to other elements in the bed and not the box. Usually hiding the box with grasses or some type of hedge works well. There are also "fake" boulders that are hollow that can go over the top of them to hide them. Some boxes are to large for these but they are an option. Thank you for watching!!!
I agree with the edging not looking great, but I need something to define my beds to keep Bermuda grass out. I have to rake back my mulch and come through with an edger several times a year, but I still fight to maintain my edge. These are level beds, so a retaining wall would look out of place. Any suggestions?
A decorative stone that goes with the color of the house so it doesn’t stand out is a solution. Make sure it’s as low as possible so it holds back the filler in the bed and separates the Bermuda BUT is not easy above grade like “hey, look at me!” The idea is to use it to contain but not stand out.
Don’t do a pop up drain unless you have a high enough drop in elevation or it’s being used as an overflow for a dry well they fail all the time and then all that water ends up discharging by your foundation.
Love this video! You had me laughing too while also collecting a few helpful tips!! Love your suggestion on carving out natural edging. I also didn’t know what a pop up drain is but googled that and love that idea for incorporating into my rain gutter drainage plans. Question for you: for rainwater drainage, do you recommend schedule 40 PVC or SDR 35? TIA and keep up the great work!
@Lisa Farwell Yes!!! Someone thought I was funny! 🤪 Thank you so much for the comment and I’m so glad you got value!!! Schedule 35 or 40.. Doesn’t matter IMO.
luv all your videos I’m a home owner thanks to Habitat for Humanity in Florida but I need help with ideas for my front yard..im not sure where to start and I love being in my yard 💚
@joanna. That's so nice that you work for habitat for humanity! Great org! Thank you for watching and continue to as more design videos will be coming out to help you.
I would argue that the red scalloped bricks would look good if you have a red rounded clay roof and Spanish style home. They would mimic the shape and color of the roof and it could look good then.
Yes, like others have commented, you can’t have the waterfall originating from the side of a house or worse, out of thin air. It hurts the brain and looks staged, not natural at all.
The "handyman" image with the down spout, you missed, or maybe chose not to discuss another issue with it. It's backwards. That sucker is gonna leak in the bed unless he uses a sealant (which wouldn't shock me). Big end goes down slope to prevent leaking! There's probably even more in that photo that I didn't see, but that stood out like a sore thumb for me.
@Independent Thinker. I disagree. The water feature is a simple cost savings...DON'T DO IT! If you're going to do it, the backyard is a much better spot. The downspouts are a HUGE financial mistake. If you don't take care of the water you are going to have one heck of a foundation problem some day. Sometimes it takes a little bit of money to save A TON of MONEY.
@@davidcotneq3321 yea thats true, but landscaping isnt only for those with unlimited budgets. Criticizing people that may have wanted to cap their stones but didnt have the money isnt necessary or cool. Just say how he would improve it, no need to criticize, way more helpful and lot less offensive.
Misture a textura da folhagem. Observe aqui como o designer contrastou a textura da folhagem diferente - o espetado fosco do agave contra o brilho brilhante do Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus).
You need to show improvements for the spaces that you didn't like the features for. Specifically the water features, you showed the features that looked terrible to yourself. Then showed water features of photos that had completely different spaces than the ones you hated. The water features you liked, specifically the long one wouldn't fit in any of the spaces of the ones you hated. Seemed very pretentious vs actually trying to fix a small area that someone may have.
Thx for the advice. These are the types of comments that make me want to spend hours sourcing content, editing, and giving away for free. God bless you.
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I look forward to his videos weekly now lol
@D2 Aqua That's so cool! Thank you so much for the comment and watcing!
You would probably hate my downspouts, but mine go into rain gardens so there is method to my madness.
All good my friend.
Shows typical homes for the bad and then extravagant luxury homes for the good. A re-do of this video with realistic homes would be helpful.
Bobby I really enjoyed that video. Some great tips especially like your suggestions on water features thank you.
Thank you!❤️
I love how you are real!!! Thank you for saying the truth.
@Kris D. Thank you. Sometimes I just can't help myself when I see this stuff! :)
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for all this information. I just purchased a rather big home and I've been trying to figure out how to decorate the front yard, you just gave me so many good ideas. Thank you so much, I will be watching all your videos.
@Jackie Mederos LET’S GO! I’m so pumped for you! How exciting!!! See you in the comments in other videos.👍🏼
Always love your content . Thanks for sharing you with us!
I appreciate that! Thank you for the comment!
Great point -- why would you put a water feature in your front yard that you can't even see from the front porch and enjoy 🤔
My thought as well, does not make much sense to me either!
@SLP4EvR. Exactly!
What do you attach to PVC pipe and downspout to make it work?
@Elaine Marler. In the plumbing aisle of a big box store there are lots of connectors to help and there is something called a downspout connector which attaches to different size downspouts which the pvc can start from. Instead of going out, they go down into the ground so they are much less visible.
Fell in love with you when you said "I want to puke"!!! I hate those concrete and prefab blocks!!! Thanks for sharing!🤭 I agree... keep it natural and simple.
Lol! Thx 🤣
Agree!!! Love the tips!
Very good! Thankyou.
Glad you liked it!
Wooo I've been waiting for this video! Thank you for another super helpful video!
@Lena C. Right on!
If I were to bury the downspout with a pop up how deep do I place the pvc pipe? (Zone 4/5 - because you know, we have cold winters and I think about freezing water). Also how far should it go from the original downspout location (ie 10 ft, 15 ft)? It would be off a gabled patio cover we are planning. (20ft wide x 21ft extended from the house) so plenty of distance from the foundation.
@Lisa B. The most important thing is to get the water away from the house. You can do this will PVC or creatively with landscaping but water near the foundation is always a bad idea. 10-15 feet should put you in a good position.
I use the no edging method. I maintain the yards l work in, so it works for me. I like this channel.👍👏👏👏
@Juan Ramos Jr. No edging is definitely my favorite method! Thank you for the comment!
Brilliant tips!
Thank you for the comment.👍🏼
I agree with you 100% on these!
@Elaine The Pain. Thank you for watching. These mistakes much such a difference in the overall yard.
Great video, keep em coming, you've got a subscriber out of me. . now please excuse me while I go binge watch all your other videos. .
@MrSadlerd3. Ummmmm...You Rock! Thank you so much for the comment!
@@BobbyKDesigns no thank you for being so informative, helpful, with everyday real examples. I'm sad I can't "hire" you but the videos really help give great ideas and inspiration for us lacking the ability to "see" the project before starting.
I think the key around what makes the "bad" water features you showed flop is that they are all intended to look like waterfalls, but are obviously out of place. The tip I heard is that if you want to make a natural-looking water feature, it should trick your eye at a glance about where the source is, like a forest brook coming around a corner, rather than obviously bubbling up out of a random rock pile. The other options work cause they don't try to pretend to be something they aren't.
Good tip about the PVC pipe for downspouts - we'll definitely use that one.
Also, I get where you are coming from about retaining walls that look cheap, but all the "good" options were professionally installed and that is really out of reach for many people's budgets. How about showing some DIY-able options that will give you a clean, upscale look?
@Megan C. Thank you for the well thought out comment! I appreciate it! In regards to the retaining wall, if budget is a blocker then I would say creating a large enough bed *if possible where you don't need a retaining wall and then carving in a nice natural edge. It doesn't cost anything but some sweat equity and a shovel. Best of all, it looks great! Thank you for watching!
The good n bad about my house, we have a natural water feature that divides our yard n feeds into a waterfall next to our neighbor house.. but it Def attracts wildlife
Thanks for the great tips and honesty, as always, enjoy your videos!
@Sarah Krull Do I know you? :). hahaha
I do not know where to get the caps, we have the retaining wall because of drop off especially on the left side of the house. We have a bubbling urn with beautiful faux birds attached to the rim, it’s not tall. It’s perfect for its spot. We have a small patio in the front off the left side of the sidewalk.
@Laura Truth Seeker. What I said in this video was very "case by case" basis. The pictures in this show the extremes. I'm sure there are several ways to do it right with some of the items I showed by enhancing the landscaping around them so they don't stick out like a sore thumb. These ones were just "blah"! :)
Just found you. Love your expertise!!!
Thanks for watching! Welcome!
Great tips. Do you have any recommendations on landscaping for energy efficiency? For example, we have a huge front yard that faces full west. We are adding landscaping and I am adding trees but think placing a huge tree in front of the house looks awful but is desperately needed for shade.
Yes I do! Video will be put in the queue. Thank you for watching!
Please do a tropical landscaping video!! My husband and I just bought a house in Southern California and would love to make our front and backyard very tropical. Love your videos!
@Krista H. Absolutely!!! I’ve got a few coming out!❤️❤️
Awesome 😎
@Sheretta Jackson. Thank you!
water features:n. I have hireed a designer and a company to install a 4 season patio enclosuire. Right outside of the assumed frame is a raised circular aggerett pool (6 feet diameter) that used to contain a horriblke cast alluminum fountain that has a nice "ping" when water hit it but it exceeded the pool and the patio was somewhat wet when it was on. Anyway I am thinking of a ring of bubbles just inside the perimeter of the pool witrh a light feature in the center that can be heard and seen from inside the enclosure . I don;t seem to be able to find a circular bubbler that might have 12-20 bubblers hooked together to give the moving water effect. any ideas? It seems as if I need to hire yoi ? I might be getting ahead of myself. I have hired a company and the architect will be arriving on Tuesday to make the proper measurments. I am just not sure if they will be trying to help me save on thiis project as they quoted about 60K
I can definitely have a look at your space to help you get started and have another opinion before you get too deep into the process. You can go to my website to sign up for a design consultation.👍🏼
Can I use old furniture with new furniture 😫
Yes but try not to OVER STAGE the space. Leave plenty of room for traffic. :)
Hey Bobby K, I am really enjoying watching your videos and this one was excellent. I'm just new to your channel and I am looking for landscaping tips to hide power box in my front yard. It is quite a large size power box and I know that I cannot plant things too close to it but would love to block it as it really bothers me. 🇨🇦
@Teresa Legacy. Thank you so much for watching and yes those utility boxes can get quite large. The best way to hide them is to create a decent size bed around them and then landscape it in a way where there is depth so that you eye is drawn to other elements in the bed and not the box. Usually hiding the box with grasses or some type of hedge works well. There are also "fake" boulders that are hollow that can go over the top of them to hide them. Some boxes are to large for these but they are an option. Thank you for watching!!!
I agree with the edging not looking great, but I need something to define my beds to keep Bermuda grass out. I have to rake back my mulch and come through with an edger several times a year, but I still fight to maintain my edge. These are level beds, so a retaining wall would look out of place. Any suggestions?
A decorative stone that goes with the color of the house so it doesn’t stand out is a solution. Make sure it’s as low as possible so it holds back the filler in the bed and separates the Bermuda BUT is not easy above grade like “hey, look at me!” The idea is to use it to contain but not stand out.
Don’t do a pop up drain unless you have a high enough drop in elevation or it’s being used as an overflow for a dry well they fail all the time and then all that water ends up discharging by your foundation.
I need help!
Love this video! You had me laughing too while also collecting a few helpful tips!! Love your suggestion on carving out natural edging. I also didn’t know what a pop up drain is but googled that and love that idea for incorporating into my rain gutter drainage plans. Question for you: for rainwater drainage, do you recommend schedule 40 PVC or SDR 35? TIA and keep up the great work!
@Lisa Farwell Yes!!! Someone thought I was funny! 🤪 Thank you so much for the comment and I’m so glad you got value!!! Schedule 35 or 40.. Doesn’t matter IMO.
luv all your videos I’m a home owner thanks to Habitat for Humanity in Florida but I need help with ideas for my front yard..im not sure where to start and I love being in my yard 💚
@joanna. That's so nice that you work for habitat for humanity! Great org! Thank you for watching and continue to as more design videos will be coming out to help you.
I wonder how much those water features would be?
@The kits are usually around $1,500
@@BobbyKDesigns thanks 🙏
I need help, I am so lost with my property!
Happy to help! www.bobbykdesigns.com
I would argue that the red scalloped bricks would look good if you have a red rounded clay roof and Spanish style home. They would mimic the shape and color of the roof and it could look good then.
I totally agree!
@@BobbyKDesigns Well that nice cause I just installed them last week 😆
Yes, like others have commented, you can’t have the waterfall originating from the side of a house or worse, out of thin air. It hurts the brain and looks staged, not natural at all.
The "handyman" image with the down spout, you missed, or maybe chose not to discuss another issue with it. It's backwards. That sucker is gonna leak in the bed unless he uses a sealant (which wouldn't shock me). Big end goes down slope to prevent leaking! There's probably even more in that photo that I didn't see, but that stood out like a sore thumb for me.
@Ken Charm. I did miss this. Hilarious! Another reason why you don't hire a handy man for landscaping!
You not taking finances into account, criticizing when everyone doesn't have an unlimited budget.
@Independent Thinker. I disagree. The water feature is a simple cost savings...DON'T DO IT! If you're going to do it, the backyard is a much better spot. The downspouts are a HUGE financial mistake. If you don't take care of the water you are going to have one heck of a foundation problem some day. Sometimes it takes a little bit of money to save A TON of MONEY.
He's giving his professional opinion.
@@davidcotneq3321 yea thats true, but landscaping isnt only for those with unlimited budgets. Criticizing people that may have wanted to cap their stones but didnt have the money isnt necessary or cool. Just say how he would improve it, no need to criticize, way more helpful and lot less offensive.
One of his suggestions was just defining the bed with a shovel instead of those bricks. Literally no cost . Very helpful idea thank you
@@davidlpz22 !!! Exactly. Thank you
Hey there!
@MichNative01. Howdy! :)
Okay let's do my house
Misture a textura da folhagem. Observe aqui como o designer contrastou a textura da folhagem diferente - o espetado fosco do agave contra o brilho brilhante do Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus).
A lot of criticizing and not a single proper instruction and guide video. Gtfo youtube
You need a tutorial for "Don't put that in the front yard" or "Put this in the back yard not the front?"
😅
I thought you said we can use our own opinions. 🤦♂️
I THINK YOU ARE WAY OFF ON THE WATER FEATURES
WTF!
@Donna Hamilton Exactly!
@@BobbyKDesigns LOL - nice reply
You need to show improvements for the spaces that you didn't like the features for. Specifically the water features, you showed the features that looked terrible to yourself. Then showed water features of photos that had completely different spaces than the ones you hated. The water features you liked, specifically the long one wouldn't fit in any of the spaces of the ones you hated. Seemed very pretentious vs actually trying to fix a small area that someone may have.
Thx for the advice. These are the types of comments that make me want to spend hours sourcing content, editing, and giving away for free. God bless you.
I appreciate your tips, but the name calling and making fun of people is very rude. It also makes you look nean and unprofessional.