OUR HOME IS CHAOS | GARDEN MAKEOVER PART 2

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  • OUR HOME IS CHAOS | GARDEN MAKEOVER PART 2
    Hey guys!
    Welcome back to my channel and to a bit of a dusty, chaotic vlog. We had the re-wiring done in our living room whilst also finishing off the garden. A lot of dust and mud later, the end is in sight.
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    Luke x
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 372

  • @jojenks8688
    @jojenks8688 4 місяці тому +130

    Luke please stop apologising for your home choices. It’s your personal space so don’t worry about what people will comment, if you wanted to paint the fence sky blue pink then go for it, at the end of the day when you put that camera down or close your front door this is your home with your personality and favourite colours. Be brave with no regrets! And at the end of the day if you hate it, it’s just paint x

  • @dianefarnden8577
    @dianefarnden8577 4 місяці тому +64

    You have made the right decision about the planters. I love the black fencing - any planting will look very good against it. Having a garden is a joy. It's so good for giving a sense of well-being - looking after plants is good for the soul. It's an extra room and a haven when life gets overwhelming. Your enthusiasm does you credit. Well done.

    • @SweetLilyJasmine
      @SweetLilyJasmine 4 місяці тому +4

      We braved a black fence and it was the best decision. The plants stand out amazingly on the dark background. You are doing an amazing job it will be worth it.

    • @roseylass9824
      @roseylass9824 4 місяці тому +3

      Totally agree love the back fence ❤ Rosey

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 4 місяці тому +37

    The black stained walls in the backyard look incredible! The beautiful wood grain really shows through the black stain.

  • @michelleslow5603
    @michelleslow5603 4 місяці тому +26

    The black fence with the green plants will look fabulous ❤🇦🇺

  • @helentaylor4911
    @helentaylor4911 4 місяці тому +36

    Morning Luke, I think you needed to keep a lot more of the soil for the planters, having done quite a few gardens it will surprise you the quantity that you need.

  • @kylieharrison3782
    @kylieharrison3782 4 місяці тому +20

    Gardening is not only good for the soul but also good for body and mind. improves immunity, lowers circulatory system illness risks, also provides a lot of good things for mind/brain health.

  • @agnespm4181
    @agnespm4181 4 місяці тому +14

    Zara and yourself have worked wonders. It's all going to look amazing. I got hooked on gardening about 12 years ago. As someone else commented it's good for the soul. It's great to follow your progress. ❤

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 4 місяці тому +12

    The garden is coming along. Definately need to black stain the back garden pannels where trees are, because you can see it and it will annoy you with time. Buy Hosta and ferns for the shaded beds/area of the garden.. rich green leaves, flowers, come back each year. Also buy honeysuckle as a climber..smells wonderful etc.. the more insect friendly things you have.. the more birds you get. Also buy fruit bushes to have between your plants.. my garden is tiny, about 1/3 yours.. I planted an apple tree, cherry tree, pear tree, vine, 2 wisteria, honeysuckle, blackberries, red currents, blackcurrents, blueberries, climbing roses, strawberries, rhubarb.. all mixed together with tulips, lilies, giant lilies, crocuses, etc that come back each year to.. I love my jungle green garden especially in summer when its 30+°C.. it is my green oasis in the city.
    Ps. You have everying to close together.. the cherry laurel will get huge.. it is a hedge plant. Also the plant you said growns 95cm.. it looks like agapanthus.. they also grow big and multiply. Your wisteria will grow big and you can train it to grow along the fence and it will completely cover it! One of mine is over a rose arch, and over my shed roof, etc.. now 3m high and 10+ m long... great plant to cover areas.. flowers in spring before leaves come, then often again in summer.
    Yep.. when doing renovations.. you always do the dirty hidden jobs FIRST.. plumbing, electrical rewiring, building/structural changes...THEN start on the superficial eg painting etc...I know its always easier and a wish to starr on making a place pretty. But it is a wast of money and time long term.

    • @janethatcher3871
      @janethatcher3871 4 місяці тому

      Hi Luke, just read this about Cherry Laurels.
      The berries contain cyanide, the deadly poison in many Hollywood spy movies! A few berries can be enough to kill or seriously harm children and pets. Xx

  • @kkatmom
    @kkatmom 4 місяці тому +15

    Luke, everything is looking amazing. You and Zara are doing a fantastic job.
    As a long time gardener, I do have some suggestions-
    The plants are going to need a lot more space than how they are spaced now.
    Also, if you have more bags of soil, I would keep them, you will use a good amount of soil.
    I’m not positive but the plant you didn’t know is an Allium plant. They do spread and you can divide the bulbs in the fall next year.
    You are doing amazing for a first home and garden.
    It’s all trial and error. I’m still learning and I’m 62.
    I can’t wait to see the finished library and living room. It will look gorgeous.
    You have a great eye, trust it!
    Have a lovely day everyone!
    Donna

    • @50angeleyes
      @50angeleyes 4 місяці тому +1

      I thought that was an Allium, I’ve shocked myself now because I’m not much of a gardener…..welll I don’t know plants very well is what I mean

    • @sharonevans5186
      @sharonevans5186 4 місяці тому +2

      I also agree that the plants need more space. My husband (tree surgeon) says conifers grow so huge very quickly, so think twice about planting.

    • @LukeCatleugh
      @LukeCatleugh  4 місяці тому

      Wonderful! Thank you so much❤ hopefully when they start to grow we can move them - I know it’s not good to do that but hopefully we can get them started in their new home ❤

    • @marydennis8590
      @marydennis8590 4 місяці тому +2

      It’s an Agapanthus ( pronounced Ag-a-pan-thus ) as it matures it will produce more flower heads, beautiful plant, comes in either blue or less common white 😊

    • @Mattyzetec1
      @Mattyzetec1 4 місяці тому

      @@50angeleyesit’s an Agapanthus plant not an Allium. Aga-pan-thus 👍👍👍

  • @Circa1692
    @Circa1692 4 місяці тому +4

    You're going to make that garden and house looks absolutely amazing with all your hard work and effort and I'm really enjoying watching the progress unfold. Keep up the good work.

  • @denisetrigg4216
    @denisetrigg4216 4 місяці тому +10

    Well done on the amount off work you and zara have put into your refurbishment. garden bookcase is looking fantastic. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a good week xxx

  • @natvtxn1213
    @natvtxn1213 4 місяці тому +9

    The black stain fencing was a brilliant idea! Without the stain, you see fencing and it seems to visually take up space. With the stain you visually have more space and it makes the plants pop. You two are doing a fantastic job inside and out.

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola 4 місяці тому +5

    The fences are great. Luke, I can't not comment on your plantings. The Agapanthus will self seed and get quite wide. The Laurel is a Bay tree and will get quite big. Your Acers, or Maples are trees, not shrubs, and your Wisteria should go back closer to your fence to grow up over it, as it needs more support than that thing in its pot.
    I thought you need to know these things before it's too late. Also, are you putting a wooden border along the edge of your garden so your garden and stones don't mingle? Much love. Good luck x Nell.

    • @doig18
      @doig18 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, glad you said these things. I was a little worried about some of the plants. Sometimes you don’t realize how things will look and take over until it’s to late ❤

    • @tasticola
      @tasticola 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@doig18yes, it's best to know now! It just means we need a bit more patience for our smaller plants to grow. 😊

  • @vinnie01100
    @vinnie01100 4 місяці тому +5

    Hello Luke--I am totally amazed with your work ethic. I love the black fencing. Very dramatic choice and i think it will look great as an important backdrop to your garden.
    Some unsolicited advice on the position of your plantings, especially in regard to your Acers. While they look ok now...those are trees, and they shouldn't be planted so close to the fence or so close to each other. You won't be happy with the look as they mature. Trees don't look good when they are crowded and growing into each other. I think a better choice for this position close to the fence would be some plant that has a slow-growing nature. Those Acers, if you love them and want them, should be placed where they have plenty of room to grow up...and out. They won't look so nice if you have to hard prune them to fit a small space. You might research their maturity height and circumference and make a decision based on that. Hope you don't mind ....but in my 35 years of gardening...i've learned the hard way (and yes, Japanese Maples (Acers) are my favorites. Carry on...and don't wear yourself out!

    • @dollydaydream5839
      @dollydaydream5839 4 місяці тому

      Totally agree they do need a lot more space !!

  • @Gigi-fv9ky
    @Gigi-fv9ky 4 місяці тому +5

    Black fences aren’t divisive or controversial in my opinion. Black is a very popular and traditional color for fences. It makes them recede a bit and plants show up against them. 😊. I do think, though, that you need to double the amount of space you are saving for hedges against one side and the planter on the other.

  • @Ionabrodie69
    @Ionabrodie69 4 місяці тому +7

    Luke ..it’s YOUR home, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, you have to live with it and if you love it that’s ALL that matters..
    I love the black fencing..♥️

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 4 місяці тому +6

    Garden looking so Differant already! Looking great! 👍👍👍👍🌻🌹💐🌺🌻

  • @ahomewithtwodogs
    @ahomewithtwodogs 4 місяці тому +6

    I’m probably being biased because I have black garden fences 😂 but the black looks great in your garden 👌🏼it will make your plants stand out so much!!

  • @littlebearsasmr4630
    @littlebearsasmr4630 4 місяці тому +13

    A word of warning with fences, be very careful that it doesn't bleed onto your neighbours side where the slats cross over as you can ruin their side by accident & it's near impossible to fix, especially with black stain

  • @lightbearer3643
    @lightbearer3643 4 місяці тому +3

    You two have done sooo much everywhere. Well done😊👍. Id get a roll of sticky plastic floor protector. Be handy through the whole redoing everywhere. It comes off clean and you could use a trolley to transport the soil and gravel in or out easier.
    Just a thought. Anyway looking great 😇🙏

  • @BarbaraBoholm
    @BarbaraBoholm 4 місяці тому +6

    Luke i love how your garden slowly grows into the oasis you want and i just love it when you are in the kitchen making breakfast or dinner or just sharing books,so cozy and homey!!! Warm hugs to you all!!!

  • @jorobinson8835
    @jorobinson8835 4 місяці тому +1

    It's looking fantastic, well done! 🎉

  • @kirstencook1439
    @kirstencook1439 4 місяці тому +1

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    I came back to give a suggestion where you plant a plant like a Wisteria it can make it break a garden. It likes to take over please rethink where you plant it does well if you have a trellis with top to climb up across shade a ☀️ spot you like to sit & take break be read 📚&🍷☕ b it lives ti dip down from to rooting it self it likes to root on a fence up over neighbors get invaded or fence taka a beatin with other plants as well .
    I degree in plants flowers florist land scaper worked in National Park Estates taking down intrusive Ivy Wisteria invasive wild thorny 😵‍💫rose bushes as well as brambles be Blackberry & or Raspberry 😵ouch! Just a guide line toward your Fairy Tale Dream Garden 😍
    Please do put a few places to attract the right kind of wild life like a bat box on your shed a butter fly bush or flower like they like with in ground sallow 💦 hole so not to drown as well as butterfly bic great pollinator.
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  • @suekey1903
    @suekey1903 4 місяці тому +5

    I painted my fencing gates and trellis black about 5 years ago my neighbour came over and said what the hell are you painting it black for it will look awful…. I just said I love it…. Now he says that black looks lovely especially with the red climbing roses and the white clematis…. It’s classy xx don’t be overwhelmed by the process just keep thinking how happy you will feel when it’s done and you sit and look at what you’ve both achieved x

    • @LukeCatleugh
      @LukeCatleugh  4 місяці тому +2

      Ahh I love that!❤ our neighbour did have a similar response but they said it looks great when we finished

    • @moiracallaghan145
      @moiracallaghan145 4 місяці тому

      @@LukeCatleugh My neighbours' fence is dark grey and looks brilliant too and their green plants look fabulous against it so the black and green and colours will work well too.. It looks great and you have worked so hard on it so hopefully it won't be too long before you can sit and enjoy it.

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 4 місяці тому +4

    I love the black fence. My neighbours painted theirs black and it’s gorgeous.Your home looks better everyday. You are both oworked so hard. Thank you and cheers. Hugs to the pups.

  • @EvasNan2020
    @EvasNan2020 4 місяці тому +4

    I love black fencing in the garden, especially if plants are planted against it, the greens of the planting will pop amazingly x

  • @noelle1958
    @noelle1958 4 місяці тому +2

    Luke please be careful with the cherry laurel. Our next door neighbour has one in their garden and it’s nearly 13m high. It’s really invasive.

  • @jennyconroy1658
    @jennyconroy1658 4 місяці тому +3

    It's all coming along nicely. You should get a compost bin for the bottom of the garden. Just fill it with all of your veggie waste,grass cuttings, cardboard and paper. You will have some lovely compost to keep the planters topped up. Keep up the great work, just look after your backs 😊

  • @bernicehorne3827
    @bernicehorne3827 4 місяці тому +4

    Black is the only way to go for elegance and contrast. You might want to keep back more soil for the planters. You’ll be surprised at how much soil it takes to fill them. It’s all looking lovely. You can’t go wrong with anything you do as both of you have such good taste.

  • @50angeleyes
    @50angeleyes 4 місяці тому +3

    I love the black fence. I’ve just had a new fence down one side of my garden and I’m going to paint it dark grey the same as the old one. I’ll just say don’t worry too much about the mess, dust etc. I don’t think it matters whether you are having major work done or just decorating a room, everything seems to be upside down for a while but it’s only temporary. You both did good with the garden by doing it yourselves. Hard work but worth the effort ❤

  • @annescott6137
    @annescott6137 4 місяці тому +1

    Luke you have planted all those plants far to close and also those are not plants for the border

  • @bec.11
    @bec.11 4 місяці тому +4

    The dust would drive me crazy lol, I feel your pain, Luke😊😅 owing your own home, I think you are always learning 😊 I love the garden and the lights in the lounge room 😊🇦🇺👋 I really like the black fence, I like the green and white in the bathroom, but I have to say that burnt orange is lovely😊

  • @marygarradharp
    @marygarradharp 4 місяці тому +3

    I love the green with the white for tiles in your bathroom.

  • @tinacarrol6702
    @tinacarrol6702 4 місяці тому +2

    Morning Luke looking Fabulous The Garden. Well Done. Have a lovely Sunday. Xx 😘😊

  • @LindaThorpe-v2h
    @LindaThorpe-v2h 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Luke, I love your choice of plants but I think uou have not allowed enough space for when the plants get more mature.

  • @vivien408
    @vivien408 4 місяці тому +1

    I know how you are feeling Luke I have just had my whole house rewired over two weeks ago and I am still getting dust in every room I am just starting to paint a room at a time and even though I put all my things into boxes I am still having to clean everything I am very stressed and tired oh sun burnt arms after doing the garden yesterday

  • @catherineclark2949
    @catherineclark2949 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow, cannot believe how much you got done in two days. Best to let the dust settle before dusting. The bookcase and lights look lovely. Really like what you are doing with the garden, you will enjoy sitting out there xx

  • @K1rst1e
    @K1rst1e 4 місяці тому +3

    Our dogs have always completed their security checks on our return. 🐶
    Now the cat does it too. 🐈😂

  • @LET337
    @LET337 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Luke 👋 did the black fence paint leak through to the other side? Asking because I painted my fence and it leaked through partly to a neighbours fence. We'll done you're both working so hard

  • @kaybuck2526
    @kaybuck2526 4 місяці тому +1

    I realise its too late now but I think you were rather hasty getting rid of all the soil.You could have sorted out the grass then mixed the soil with compost to fill the planters.I know you saved some but it always takes far more than you think.Having said that you are doing a great job and the plants look lovely against the black fence.Zara will very impressed when she gets home.

  • @debbiejones11
    @debbiejones11 4 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely love the black fence, it will make your lovely plants pop xx

  • @andreahaar60
    @andreahaar60 4 місяці тому +2

    I can’t wait to see it all finished.
    The lighting is amazing!
    I NOTICED THAT YOU HAVE YOUR GRILL TANK ON THE GROUND. THE SHELF ON THE BOTTOM IS FOR THE TANK. IT HELPS TO STABILIZE THE GRILL AND WEIGH IT DOWN AS WELL.

  • @KayeRobs
    @KayeRobs 4 місяці тому +2

    I just LOVE the black fence 🥰 Have a lovely Sunday, Luke and co!

  • @Alena-kd8ch
    @Alena-kd8ch 4 місяці тому +1

    Why don’t you get a heavy duty hand truck to move things they are not expensive and will save your back.

  • @rodneyandjake
    @rodneyandjake 3 місяці тому

    Everything looks GREAT! Loved the vlog! Subscribed!

  • @hispid1
    @hispid1 4 місяці тому +4

    Black fencing is a traditional look. The old way of preserving timber was by using Creosote - so in a way it is period appropriate. Well done you two. That yucca/succulent thing is actually Phormium tenax (nz flax) relatively bomb proof - so don't stress about watering it - it naturally grows in swamps.

    • @sarah3136
      @sarah3136 4 місяці тому

      The sale of creosote to the general public in the UK is now prohibited, it's toxic and harmful, horrible stuff

    • @LukeCatleugh
      @LukeCatleugh  4 місяці тому +2

      Ahh we used Creosote in our home in the north. I think it looks great❤

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 4 місяці тому +3

    Dust, my Nemesis right now Luke! The upstairs is having major works done here! I have been sleeping downstairs due to the removal of my lung op where they had to removed the lower right lobe. Breathing in dust, I just can’t! I cannot even be in close contact with it. The only drawback on DIY is, it takes longer! Just glad we have another toilet and a bathroom downstairs. I have sets of my clothes with me so no need to go up there! 😀👍👍👍

  • @susanchlad8526
    @susanchlad8526 4 місяці тому +1

    Agree, never apologize I'm thoroughly enjoying everything you and Zara are doing. Just popped in to say the plants are lovely in the garden well done 👍

  • @debbieglen2800
    @debbieglen2800 4 місяці тому +1

    If u get planters make sure they line the sides or they will rot xx get good lining

  • @valeriehill6382
    @valeriehill6382 4 місяці тому +2

    It’s all looking fab Luke - well done 👍

  • @Sheridan-g4k
    @Sheridan-g4k 4 місяці тому +1

    The garden is coming along nicely. I love the olive trees and the black fencing. Well done. 👍

  • @annaking9213
    @annaking9213 4 місяці тому +2

    Being outside for coffee or meals is like being on vacation. Enjoy!

  • @ImeldaByrne-z4x
    @ImeldaByrne-z4x 4 місяці тому +1

    Love your light switches, they really suit the age of your house. Don't stress about the dust, it's to be expected with all that work. Love the plants, your garden will be amazing, but don't forget that cordylines grow huge! x❤🇮🇪

  • @johndory6311
    @johndory6311 4 місяці тому +2

    Good morning from Tasmania Australia.

  • @carolegreer459
    @carolegreer459 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing job! I want to paint my fences black too 😊

  • @daledrake7870
    @daledrake7870 4 місяці тому +2

    love the black fence i have the same

  • @harleymac6308
    @harleymac6308 4 місяці тому +1

    You've both worked so hard to achieve everything you've done. I love the variety of plants you've chosen & strategically placed against the gorgeous black fencing. The garden is looking very sharp 👌
    The book shelves are splendid & so classy. You have a beautiful home. You're doing amazing! Take care ❤x

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 4 місяці тому +1

    If you lived nearer I would have had all that soil for my plot Luke! Given you produce once it grows too…all organic I might add..😀👍👍👍

  • @madelineclarke7608
    @madelineclarke7608 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi luke love the black on the fences it looks stunning especially wit the green plants it makes them pop, the lights on the bookcases looks great & ur living room will look cozy in the dark evenings, have a great weekend lots of love to u zara ivy & Maggie 💞💞💞

  • @HilltopFarmHomestead
    @HilltopFarmHomestead 4 місяці тому

    I think you're doing a fantastic job. You're going to make some lucky guy a wonderful husband one day.

  • @jillmatthews5197
    @jillmatthews5197 4 місяці тому +1

    Luke your making your house into a home . Im off at the moment after having my knee done and i love watching what your getting up to .The garden looks wonderful its the simple things in life that make our hearts sing x x

  • @andrea-tx2nr
    @andrea-tx2nr 4 місяці тому +1

    look great your doing a brilliant job love watching the progress italy green tiles for bathroom are lovely

  • @mamofoneteen5178
    @mamofoneteen5178 4 місяці тому +1

    In my opinion if your garden is going to bring you lots of joy spend the money you can afford and do it however you both want because you won’t regret it. You won’t always get it right because plants can be fickle 😂 and they don’t always thrive where you put them. Definitely take note of their labels and leave enough space for them to spread. I’ve spent quiet a bit on plants this weekend and have potted them all up and it just makes me so happy to see them grow, trouble is I don’t know when to stop buying 😂 but I never regret a penny spent. Enjoy it both of you.

  • @carolscott9973
    @carolscott9973 4 місяці тому +1

    Your garden is looking so lovely; I love the black fence, you have made the right choice. It really does make the greenery and the stone pop! Your living room and library look amazing as well; I know exactly what you mean about living through the chaos of home and garden renovations. It is very challenging living with all the dust and mess, but it will look so wonderful when it’s done. Your colour choices for the rooms are spot on; I also really like the green and white tile for your bathroom. You and Zara are doing a fabulous job and I really look forward to Sundays and watching your progress.

  • @lyndavey9605
    @lyndavey9605 4 місяці тому

    Well Luke your doing Amazing!! ...Your home and garden will look amazing..Loving watching your progress !! You work brilliant together....Fondest wishes to you both ❤❤

  • @jilleljadi5496
    @jilleljadi5496 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it unusual for the light switch to be up (on and down (off) ? Just wondering x

    • @audreysutherland4739
      @audreysutherland4739 4 місяці тому

      Yes, I wondered about that too. Down is usually on and up is off. Have they been installed upside down? Not that it really matters as they will get used to how they work.

    • @doig18
      @doig18 4 місяці тому

      That funny I didn’t notice because in the US up means on and down means off. Ive traveled to a few different countries and didn’t realize it was different in England!

  • @sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030
    @sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030 4 місяці тому +1

    I love seeing your home and garden develop .. every generation makes its changes and alterations …which is all for the good and also we live in the same UK but our climates are so different .. I couldn’t grow any of those plants except maybe the wisteria outside

  • @suefoster6574
    @suefoster6574 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the black fencing your plants will stand out lovely. You and Zara are doing a great job you should be proud of yourself. When it’s all done you can stand back and say we did that

  • @annmcevoy5686
    @annmcevoy5686 4 місяці тому +1

    Dust sheets... the order of the day. Does help with the dust problem alot. You can reuse them so a good investment.

  • @lauradavison4044
    @lauradavison4044 4 місяці тому +1

    I like the choice of black for the fences. You have already made the garden into such a lovely space to be in. Sitting having a meal on summer nights at your table will be fabulous.

  • @TC-rf3tu
    @TC-rf3tu 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the black fences! Looks great! Don’t worry what other people think of your choices as long as you and Zara are in agreement. You and Zara always have wonderful taste in everything!

  • @d.d.mac.3773
    @d.d.mac.3773 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the black. When we decided to have our house painted dark grey, we received a lot of push back from neighbours, friends, family etc. saying we'd regret it. However, we stuck with it and now we get loads of compliments, with some copycats on our street. Good for you. Things are looking amazing.

  • @EsmeraldaRamos-w8v
    @EsmeraldaRamos-w8v 4 місяці тому +1

    Happy Sunday My Dearest Friends: Luke, Zara, Maggie, and Ivy-Just Know That You Both Are Doing A Wonderful Job. Your Backyard Will Look Like A Paradise Once Your Done. Have A Wonderful Day My Friend--From: Your Friend In San Antonio, Texas USA🤠🇺🇸🤗🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dorisrougvie1793
    @dorisrougvie1793 4 місяці тому +1

    Garden going to be beautiful ,,love the black 😊

  • @brichards54
    @brichards54 4 місяці тому +1

    The yard looks fantastic. The black fence really gives a nice contrast. I love landscaping and I've landscaped my last 2 homes over the last 40 years. The yards were bare of anything and they ended up as relaxing retreats. ❤❤

  • @bonniewright7169
    @bonniewright7169 4 місяці тому +1

    Looking lovely - Luke do be aware that ACERS can get ‘burnt’ in hot sun - mine lost all leaves and burnt to a crisp one summer - likewise they don’t like the frost - but they DO COME BACK and grow again ! So don’t think you’ve lost them if that happens -
    You’ve done a lot of work and it’s looking fab !👏👏👏

  • @lonelyrider606
    @lonelyrider606 4 місяці тому +1

    The Black fencing look so good! Well done. With the plants it will look amaaaazing!

  • @leedovey8919
    @leedovey8919 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the black fencing! It all looks lovely 🙂

  • @gailgulliver8970
    @gailgulliver8970 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Luke I know that brick dust feel lol...Luke I just would like to give you a gardening tip before those plants you have put in put there roots down the Acacias will grow to 9ft and more and bush out and some of the others will grow very big I would hate for you to waste your money so thought I would just say I hope you don't mind .x

  • @junebenson01
    @junebenson01 2 місяці тому

    You're the gift that keeps on giving!!! DIY, gardening, cooking and books!! Thank you thank you thank you, I've already ordered the 2 books you've shown in this vid cos I'm a massive fan of crime/psychological/thriller type books. Loving the books shelves and how cheap were the olive trees! Massive bargain! Thanks again for another great vid 😊

  • @AntoniaLewis-m7n
    @AntoniaLewis-m7n 4 місяці тому +1

    You will love and enjoy your garden, especially through the seasons. The spring and summer flowers, the leaves on the trees changing colour in the autumn, and even in the winter there are plants and berries.
    You will have birds (put out food and water for them), bees 🐝 and butterflies 🦋.
    I've had my garden for 16 years and I never tire of it. 😊 🍂🌹🌷

  • @louiseperry6643
    @louiseperry6643 4 місяці тому

    You have work to do Luke. But will all be great in the end. You d get bored with nothing to do.❤❤❤ There will always be jobs to do.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @maurawhelan3530
    @maurawhelan3530 3 місяці тому

    I had to look up 25c. It’s 77d! I’m in sfla. That to us is cool. Just makes me smile…lovely garden!

  • @elia-mariaabbott9577
    @elia-mariaabbott9577 4 місяці тому

    25° Celsius that's cool weather
    We live in desert it's cooled to 86° next week to the 90's and June, July and August up to 112°,sometimes to 120° thank heaven for air conditioners😮😂❤.

  • @d.freeman53
    @d.freeman53 4 місяці тому +1

    Keep it all white! You loved the light. Love black stained fence, gardening less is more everything grows.

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth 3 місяці тому

    T❤ank you for sharing have a nice evening since it will be evening for you guys there 😊😊 have a wonderful week

  • @jackiecarlin9725
    @jackiecarlin9725 4 місяці тому

    Go with what you like as sometimes builders if they doing the job go for what easy 🤷‍♀️ it’s all looking 👀 amazing your doing a great job 👏 xx

  • @marcellakeeble327
    @marcellakeeble327 4 місяці тому

    I am loving this content atm! Perfect for inspiration and some comfort bakc ground noise xxx

  • @sandraholland5663
    @sandraholland5663 4 місяці тому

    Hi Luke. I think your garden looks great. You’re doing a great job and gardens are lot more work than people think they are. Love watching your videos. Have a great week ❤️

  • @starperry1784
    @starperry1784 4 місяці тому

    Realy enjoyed this video doing up the garden xxx

  • @marjoriefinlay3303
    @marjoriefinlay3303 4 місяці тому

    How are you feeling since your marathon?

  • @billytingen3567
    @billytingen3567 3 місяці тому

    Hey Friend. Take it from someone who knows AND loves Wisteria, it will take over your yard. run underground in every direction, including under the fence into your neighbors yard. Unless you have experienced this plant before and are ok with constant care, I would dispose of it asap. Very invasive.

  • @alanjones9742
    @alanjones9742 4 місяці тому

    Hi luke and zara you two are amazing you have bought your first house in london the area is exspencive and what you both have acheived is fantastic love everything your garden looks big love the black fences you have made your house truly wonderful❤😂love the both of you❤❤xx😊

  • @Thevanillagarden
    @Thevanillagarden 4 місяці тому

    I just started following you and I appreciate your hard work. The home being chaos is part of the progress. You are doing a lot at the same time so give yourself some Grace ☺️

  • @stephaniex8776
    @stephaniex8776 4 місяці тому

    nice vlog, as always. garden is looking very nice. but did you look if those plants go well together?

  • @pomme800
    @pomme800 4 місяці тому +1

    Laurus Nobilis or Bay Laurel..great for cooking and Agapanthus in a big pot , just beautiful!. Look them up! Luke, remember to check how big the shrubs get before buying or planting in a tight row. The Acers you bought I believe are Japanese Maples , maybe better in big pots you can have on your terrace :))))

  • @robertt4176
    @robertt4176 4 місяці тому +1

    Plastering causes so much dust !
    It’s looking great Luke
    I would have chosen the IKEA click n lock decking squares instead of the pea gravel shingle
    Can’t wait to see
    The bookcases are looking beautiful and the cornices are stunning

  • @annyjayableful
    @annyjayableful 4 місяці тому

    When the folks who are complaining about the black are paying your bills, then they get a say. The green of the plants will look quite striking against the black.

  • @rubyboo123
    @rubyboo123 4 місяці тому

    you could have done with hiring a wheelbarrow

  • @katepearce4611
    @katepearce4611 4 місяці тому

    It’s looking great everywhere, so exciting. I love the green tiles with the white, but it’s your choice of course.
    I read behind closed doors when we were in Sicily last year and I literally couldn’t put it down, so good. Will try that one you recommended next. . I’ve taken to listening to audio books as I drive a lot for work and it’s brilliant!! Just finished “how to kill your family” have you read it? It’s fantastic. Lisa Jewell none of it is true, also brilliant the trouble I’m having is you only get 20 hours a month with Spotify and I can easily do that in 2 weeks! Anyone know of a free platform to listen please or at least an amount for unlimited listening, I’ve already paid £9.99 for extra time but I can’t keep doing that as much as I would love to be able too. Anyway, look forward to your next vlog. ❤❤❤