A SUBSCRIBER Needed My Help | Garden dream, turned garden NIGHTMARE

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • In this video, I visit a channel subscriber who contacted me and asked for my help in her garden. Due to a nasty back injury, she was unable to do anything in her garden for just over a year. Which had turned her dreamy garden into an overgrown and unusable (by her grandchildren) garden nightmare.
    I saw how the garden used to look, after she sent me some old pictures. My goal is to get it looking back to how it used to be.
    It was a fair drive away from where I live, so unfortunately I had limited time to try and whip this garden back into some sort of shape. Lets see how I get on.
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  • @kerryeason2022
    @kerryeason2022 25 днів тому +29

    Thanku so so much Martin. The garden is just looking amazing and so much better.
    The difference it has made to my well being ,i just cant describe or thanku enough. What a truly amazing and kind person you are. Thanku again so much

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +6

      It was a total pleasure to help out 👍 you've made a really beautiful garden. And I'll happily get it back to awesome again 😊😁

  • @brendalonergan5111
    @brendalonergan5111 26 днів тому +19

    Funny/ironic moment when you uncovered the lawn mower lost in the grass😂

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +4

      Haha, yes, indeed 😂 can't believe it started as well. Hopefully it'll get some use this year 😁🤞

  • @kimberlystanley-doan4198
    @kimberlystanley-doan4198 26 днів тому +10

    Gnome down, I repeat, we have a gnome down!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Haha, that made me smile. Thank you 😂 I also trod on an angel and crushed it's wings. Not words I thought I'd ever have to type! 😂 I'm not sure what we can call a wingless pottery angel.

    • @marymichael8556
      @marymichael8556 6 днів тому

      Alert the media!!! There’s a gnome down!! OMG! What are we gonna’ do!! 😱🧐😂😜😂

  • @trishhoapili7587
    @trishhoapili7587 26 днів тому +22

    You’ve started the journey to restoration of a large garden that could be an oasis. Garden is in good hands with you and your skills. Can’t wait for the next installment of “as your garden grows” 😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      That's a truly lovely thing to say 😊 I hope I can live up to expectations and make it an awesome garden again.
      It'll be a fun second visit 😅
      Thanks again
      Martin

  • @angesews8110
    @angesews8110 26 днів тому +5

    Good job as always my friend. Pity you don't live in my area . Thanks for sharing 😊😊

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Haha, if I did, I'd be around in a jiffy to help out in the garden 😂
      Thanks for the comment 👍 much appreciated.

  • @user-yb5zf3jc3r
    @user-yb5zf3jc3r 26 днів тому +5

    That is a lot of work know it will be beautiful lots of different plants will be a different looking 😇💯💯💯👍👍👍🙏😍🌟

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      Thank you 👍 🙏 ☺️ I hope it'll be 100% back to beautiful again soon. The foundation is there 😅 just one more day to sort, and I'll be happy.
      Thanos again
      Martin

  • @conniemaniaci3612
    @conniemaniaci3612 26 днів тому +6

    O hope she finds someone to help fix the fence. You did a great job.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +2

      I think it'll probably be me 😂 I'll just make sure I take my fencing and woodworking kit with me next time.

  • @sheilarowan8664
    @sheilarowan8664 26 днів тому +5

    It looks like a lawnmower grave site BUT YOU ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB WELL DONE ❤❤❤❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Haha, lawnmower grave site. I love ot, I suppose the handles looked like a head stone 😅
      It was unbelievable when the mower started, though 😁 did you see it at the end?
      Thanks for the lovely comment 👍
      Martin

  • @miriamrighter1666
    @miriamrighter1666 26 днів тому +5

    Lovely job as always.

  • @robertshrewsbury5067
    @robertshrewsbury5067 26 днів тому +5

    That was a credible effort towards restoration. Thanks for your travel and hard work. Will watch for the sequel.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Cheers ☺️ 👍 thanks for taking the trouble to watch. It's really appreciated.
      Martin.

  • @myraholmes8702
    @myraholmes8702 26 днів тому +5

    I love your videos and never miss a one. You are definitely a pro Gardener, Martin.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      😊 thank you. Always with the lovely comments, and as always, they are very much appreciated.
      So kind of you.

  • @user-bd4zj5pn2e
    @user-bd4zj5pn2e 26 днів тому +8

    Can't wait to see what comes next for this garden! It looks so much better already! 🌸🌹🌺🌼

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +2

      Oh, thank you 😊 it's definitely a work in progress, but it'll get there 😁 still lots to do, though.
      Thanks again for the lovely comment.
      Much appreciated
      Martin.

  • @carolgadles7045
    @carolgadles7045 26 днів тому +4

    Wonderful job, looks amazing so far, looking forward to the next video !!!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Thank you 👍 🙏 hopefully it'll stop raining long enough for a second visit quite soon 🤞

  • @juliehampton3043
    @juliehampton3043 26 днів тому +12

    Be nice when that fence is sorted x

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +5

      It will indeed 👍 it's going to be a pain, though 😅 some of the panels were in very poor condition.
      Thanks for watching.
      Martin.

  • @joannloos17
    @joannloos17 26 днів тому +8

    I see you had to rescue the mower 😊. Bad backs suck. Looking forward to the next part

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      Yeah, they do. Touch wood, I've never had a really bad back, but I did pull a muscle in my back and that hurt like hell. So I couldn't imagine what it's like to have a really bad issue.
      Oh yeah, the forgotten mower 😂 I can't believe it started in the end.
      Thanks
      Martin.

  • @user-bt6kn2gn7f
    @user-bt6kn2gn7f 26 днів тому +6

    What a great job, well done ❤

  • @veganhomeschoolmom
    @veganhomeschoolmom 26 днів тому +6

    Wow. Looking better already.

  • @joansmith8613
    @joansmith8613 26 днів тому +5

    Martin, you really had a job this time. If I left my yard for a year, I would have a meadow. It was good to see you back with another video. We’ve also had lots of rain. 🌧️

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      Yeah, it was tough going 😅 even using the "beast" which is my nickname for the large strimmer 😂 but at least it wasn't raining this time 😊
      I couldn't imagine leaving mime for a year either, it'd literally be a jungle. A very pretty jungle though 😂

  • @SereneAzaleaFlower-mm9tp
    @SereneAzaleaFlower-mm9tp 26 днів тому +7

    It look much better, that was allready a massif job, thanks for helping.

  • @painetdldy
    @painetdldy 26 днів тому +16

    I call this yarding. Gardening is when you plant and weed. 😎 Actually, this is archaeological yarding. What will you find next? 😁

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +5

      Haha 😂 you never fail to make me smile. If I'm allowed, I shall start using that term 😁 yarding, I love it.
      I like yarding every now and again, but my preference is still gardening.
      Thanks again
      Martin

    • @stecamu
      @stecamu 26 днів тому +4

      Perhaps in some cases you can't start gardening without a good yarding - in my garden, thanks to my poor health, they're strictly connected 😅 excellent job as usual, Martin.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      Oh dear, I hope you're ok? 👍 you are totally right though, reminds me of the breaking a few eggs to make an omelette saying 😂

    • @user-hv6tz8lx7m
      @user-hv6tz8lx7m 26 днів тому +3

      Right on! Love your yarding and gardening definitions!

    • @painetdldy
      @painetdldy 25 днів тому +1

      @@martinthegardenguy Now I'm considering a new one when you do it all: yardening! 🌞

  • @helenaam9883
    @helenaam9883 26 днів тому +5

    Beautiful garden! Well done! ❤❤❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      It was a lovely little garden wasn't it, that's what drew me to drive out there for an hour and a half 😅 I want to make it pretty again. That and it's obvious that it's a loved space. It's sad when people can't carry on and look after it how they used to.
      Thanks again 😊
      Martin

  • @marythompson1212
    @marythompson1212 26 днів тому +8

    Nice start to rejuvenating this garden space. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +2

      Thanks Mary, yes, stage 2 should be fun 😂 I'm not great when it comes to fixing fences 😁 but it'll be nice trying to figure out which solar lights still work.
      Thanks again
      Martin.

    • @marythompson1212
      @marythompson1212 26 днів тому +2

      @@martinthegardenguy the quick shot you gave us in your video of the lights at night looked awesome.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +2

      I'm glad you agree. That's one of the ones she sent me 😊 like a dreamy little fairy garden 😁 her grandkids would have loved it.
      That's the mission I'm on 😅 it's gonna be tough getting it back to that.

  • @BIJOU167
    @BIJOU167 26 днів тому +7

    Liked the edge trimming and the large weeds disintegrating down

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      Awesome 👍 it's a lot of fun filming those bits. I'll try and do some slow motion ones next time 😁

  • @beverleytaylor5859
    @beverleytaylor5859 26 днів тому +4

    What a wonderful big garden! Great job xxx

  • @ldiane5462
    @ldiane5462 26 днів тому +6

    Good day Martin! The garden is starting to look lovely again. I am looking forward to seeing you continue to work your magic! Take care and God bless you and your family! Sincerely, Diane from Missouri, USA. 😊❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      Good day to you as well, Diane. Thanks for that comment. Your usual kindness is always appreciated 😊
      I hope you're well 🙏 and thanks again for watching. I hope you enjoyed it.
      All the best
      Martin.

    • @deborahgallagher-vu5hl
      @deborahgallagher-vu5hl 24 дні тому +1

      Watching from Cedar Hill, Missouri

  • @kathymurphy7026
    @kathymurphy7026 26 днів тому +4

    Oh I’m sure this had been beautiful, and fruit trees! Thank you for bringing this back to life. Can’t wait for part 2!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Did you see the fruit trees? 😊 well spotted 👍 they were quite small. I had to be super careful with the strimmer.
      It'll be a nice mini orchard one day 🥰

  • @rosettagrey2851
    @rosettagrey2851 26 днів тому +10

    Oh that evening shot with the lights is a dream, such a beautiful garden! Amazing job, well done!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      I totally agree, it's that picture she sent that drew me to the garden to help 👍😊 like a nighttime fairy garden ☺️
      Thanks for the comment
      Martin

  • @user-fp1xx4bd4u
    @user-fp1xx4bd4u 25 днів тому +3

    Мартин! У тебя очень доброе сердце и сильные руки! Надеюсь, твоя отличная работа мотивирует родственников помочь хозяину поддерживать сад в хорошем состоянии. Удачи!!!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Thanks you 😊 you're very kind 😁 and I certainly appreciate it.
      All the best
      Martin

  • @teresacartwright5406
    @teresacartwright5406 24 дні тому +2

    I love your channel - you're a true gardener (rather than a lawn cutter). Your work is always thorough & meticulous and the result is wonderful. I'm sure it's a tremendous relief to the homeowner to have her garden back instead of seeing it disheveled and being unable to rectify that. Karma works both ways - by blessing others, the blessings are doubled in return.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  21 день тому +1

      Oh, you really do say the kindest things 😊 my appreciation will only grow.
      Thank you so much 🙏
      Martin

  • @isabelkerr712
    @isabelkerr712 25 днів тому +3

    Now you can see where to go from here. Looking good.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Yeah, you're totally right 👍 I have a plan now 😊 all I need now is for it to stop raining 😅

  • @leecarey4375
    @leecarey4375 26 днів тому +9

    You did an excellent job! Kinda sad her family didn't seem to help her for the past year with her yard needs.

  • @Checheyigen1
    @Checheyigen1 26 днів тому +9

    I was so excited when this showed up in my feed! This is gonna make me happy!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +2

      Oh, I hope so 🤞🙏 it was a bit of a messy one, but it always is with long wet grass 😂
      Thanks
      Martin.

  • @staceybohlke1881
    @staceybohlke1881 25 днів тому +3

    Huge progress on what is obviously a well loved garden. It will be beautiful again thanks to your hard work. Hope the owner's health improves so she can enjoy it again. Look for ward to part two. Stay safe.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  24 дні тому

      Oh, thank you for the kind comment 😊 🙏 she certainly loves the garden, so I hope I can get it into a state she can more easily maintain.
      All the best
      Martin.

  • @user-es3cs7sl1m
    @user-es3cs7sl1m 25 днів тому +3

    Good day, Martin! Thanks for your work. Take care.

  • @colleenholbrook2234
    @colleenholbrook2234 26 днів тому +2

    That was cool the slow motion weed wacker! Like a movie!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Haha, I totally did that by accident as well. My fingers were so mucky, my fingers kept pressing the wrong bit of the screen on the camera.
      Also, the same reason I missed out the time-lapse or the grass raking. It didn't press record properly 😂

  • @lindamccaughey6669
    @lindamccaughey6669 26 днів тому +4

    What a beautiful job. Bit transformation. Bless you. Please take care

  • @junejackson7958
    @junejackson7958 26 днів тому +4

    Looks so much nicer a massive job

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you thought so. This garden was far bigger than it looked on the video 😂 I'm glad you spotted it to.
      It was quite deceiving how steep the slope up was as well 😅
      Thanks again
      Martin

  • @daphneking3954
    @daphneking3954 25 днів тому +4

    Good job looking forward to the next episode

  • @bethannwanosik6605
    @bethannwanosik6605 24 дні тому +2

    Looks great! Can’t wait to see what’s next! When you love your garden & gardening it has to be heartbreaking when you can’t go it! It was so kind of you to help her. I imagine it warms her heart!♥️

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  23 дні тому

      She was very happy, and I think l, a little energized to get out and do some pottering in the garden. So for me, mission accomplished 😊👍at least it will be when I've finished everything else off 😂
      Thank you for the lovely comment
      Martin

  • @LourdesMaria-kb1tu
    @LourdesMaria-kb1tu 25 днів тому +3

    You always do a great job, Also you are very sincere when you tell it like it is. You also have responsibilities too. Thank you for sharing.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Oh, thank you 😊 🙏 that was a super kind thing to say. I really appreciate it ☺️
      All the best
      Martin

  • @harleymac6308
    @harleymac6308 22 дні тому +3

    I absolutely loved this video! Soothing for the soul & very satisfying to watch. Thank you 👍

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  21 день тому +1

      Thank you 👍 🙏 ☺️ I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is very therapeutic, isn't it 😅

    • @harleymac6308
      @harleymac6308 21 день тому +2

      Most definitely 🙂

  • @graememccaig723
    @graememccaig723 26 днів тому +3

    well done on the hard work. the saddest mower in the village (in the grass) lol

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      Haha, 😂 you're not wrong there. It almost disintegrated when I tried to get it out of the grass.
      I was shocked when I put some petrol in it and it started 🤯😅

  • @user-hv6tz8lx7m
    @user-hv6tz8lx7m 26 днів тому +3

    So sad people end up in this situation and they have no family or friends to help them!

  • @user-jj4wq2kr2c
    @user-jj4wq2kr2c 23 дні тому +3

    Great make over.

  • @BrendaOsif-zk4fp
    @BrendaOsif-zk4fp 26 днів тому +5

    Great job! Can’t wait to see the next phase. Are you going to fix the fence, or is that the neighbors responsibility? 💚

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +4

      Great question 😁👍I think he's supposed to, but I also gather this is what he said some considerable time ago 😂So in all likely hood, I will be doing it. But I don't mind, I'm uncomfortable until I've finish off a garden.
      Thanks for the comment 😊
      Martin

  • @alicetatum6049
    @alicetatum6049 24 дні тому +3

    Y'all did an amazing job
    Good job.!!💯👍

  • @rosemarygrant647
    @rosemarygrant647 26 днів тому +3

    Adorable

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      Short and sweet comment 😊
      Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍

  • @marioneichler6333
    @marioneichler6333 25 днів тому +5

    Hi Martin, will you make another video about this garden? It’s such a lovely spot! Reminds me of my childhood garden 😅! Looks great so far ❣️🙋‍♀️

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +3

      Oh yes, I think so. I'm just trying to organize it for the coming weeks.
      The plan is to get it looking exactly how it used to look before poor Kerry picked up that injury. 👍
      Thanks for the comment 😊

  • @colleenholbrook2234
    @colleenholbrook2234 26 днів тому +3

    Very nice! Looks great!👍

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Super kind 😊 so far, so good. I think my fencing skill will be put to the test next time 😂

  • @freida8307
    @freida8307 26 днів тому +2

    Good work, looks great ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @joeandjudygreen5398
    @joeandjudygreen5398 26 днів тому +3

    Coming along quite nicely.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      Indeed 😁 I've done the easy bit. Stage 2 will be fun 😂
      Thanks 👍
      Martin.

  • @madeleinekarlssonbengtsson
    @madeleinekarlssonbengtsson 26 днів тому +2

    Looks so good.

  • @Volodumur999
    @Volodumur999 24 дні тому +2

    👍👍❤️

  • @Olga_plants
    @Olga_plants 26 днів тому +2

    Обожаю , когда такая сочная зеленая трава .. Я кайфую от ее срезки триммером ❤

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      Me to 😊 although I also like cutting it when it's short as well.

  • @thegardeneruk
    @thegardeneruk 24 дні тому +1

    You done a good job there mate, looks so much better. You got the old Qualcast started at the end i see. 👍

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  23 дні тому

      I couldn't believe it mate 😂 started quite easily with some fresh petrol in. Although the deck was in a right state.
      I think I take commercial mowers for granted, I forgot I started out with little machines like that 😂

  • @ChelSimplylifeinuk
    @ChelSimplylifeinuk 26 днів тому +2

    Good job Martin.😊😊

  • @pambrewer9082
    @pambrewer9082 24 дні тому +2

    I call this WORK.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  23 дні тому

      It's fun work as well 😅 although I'm not designed for hot weather, I'm a cold weather gardener. That's the hardest bit for me, and it was only 20 degrees 😅

  • @shirleypedersen7406
    @shirleypedersen7406 24 дні тому +2

    😊

  • @denisesmith6720
    @denisesmith6720 19 днів тому +2

    This garden is about the same size as mine. and I just mowed, strimmed etc at the weekend. it was about the same height 😩 but mine was only 3 weeks worth of growth. with the weather we've been having as I'm mowing it's growing behind me! 🤨

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  18 днів тому

      Haha, that's how I feel all the time. Especially on these warm and wet days, it's perfect for most things to grow 😂
      Just remember, it's awesome exercise 😊

  • @user-co5ud1ys7q
    @user-co5ud1ys7q 26 днів тому +1

    Lovely job Martin so far, will be just as beautiful as it was before. Hopefully the weather will stay nice ❤❤. Pauline. Wiltshire

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      Fingers crossed Pauline 🤞, summers got to arrive at some point 😂

  • @lauralake7430
    @lauralake7430 25 днів тому +2

    I have had very good luck replacing the rechargeable batteries in solar lights with new rechargeable batteries ! Theres usually a littlte hatch somewhere you can get at with a tiny phillips head screwdriver. I replaced one at a time with a new battery, if it diddnt revive, i swspped the new battery into the next one. Over 75% of my moms dead lights sprang back into life after a day in the sunvwith a new battery. ( i went one by onecbecause i didnt want to buy a lot of rechargable batteries at high cost if it wasnt going to work out. I just bought a few at a time)

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  24 дні тому +1

      That's a great idea, I shall pass along the info. It'd be great if she didn't have to replace all of them, not to mention not very eco friendly 😅
      Hopefully, it'll work 🙏 🤞
      Thanks again
      Martin.

  • @kathleensomerville3319
    @kathleensomerville3319 25 днів тому +2

    I hope she agrees to a maintenance program

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      I'm sure she will, but first, my plan is to get it looking exactly how it used to look 😁👍

  • @truthbtold3177
    @truthbtold3177 26 днів тому +3

    Great job , but one question ❓🤔 why didn't you pick up the fence

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +3

      A valid question 😅 I move one of them, but the other two had been tied together with the thick metal wire (like on the opposite side) and had wooden pallets screwed to them. It was a total nightmare to shift them, at least without any tools that aren't gardening tools 😂

    • @truthbtold3177
      @truthbtold3177 26 днів тому +3

      @@martinthegardenguy understandable 😊

  • @sandypratt8951
    @sandypratt8951 26 днів тому +3

    💚👍👍👍

  • @Dore60
    @Dore60 4 дні тому +1

    👍

  • @avrilpeters5900
    @avrilpeters5900 26 днів тому +2

    Hi Martin how are you it's good to see you again what happened did something break on you

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +1

      I don't think so 😅 I'm sure my last video was only a week or so ago 🤔
      But l anyway, I've another one due for release in a few days 😊 they'd be even more it it stopped raining as much 😂

  • @olgaslepchenko2454
    @olgaslepchenko2454 26 днів тому +2

    Мартин, Вы большой молодец! Жду продолжения. И все же непонятно, если есть внуки, значит и дети должны быть. Может помогут? Хотя бы с забором.

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      As usual, your logic is impeccable 😊 I shall try to recruit one of the kids to help.
      Although I'm generally happier working alone 😅 I like the peace and quiet.

  • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
    @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 25 днів тому +3

    Poor lady, unable to tend to the garden she loved and watching it revert to a field (paddock!). A great start, and once the fences are back up . . . By the way, check the ones still standing too, some of them looked pretty wobbly in that breeze. What did the red ants do to you?

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +3

      They nibbled my lega 😂 I think I was standing on one of their nests, and they crawled up my leg 😅 I can't blame them, though. I did wrecking ball there garden.
      I'll hopefully get the fence sorted, your right, there were some very wobbly ones. It's what happens when a neighbor decides to use them as a retaining wall 😡

    • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508
      @catherinefromchristchurchn6508 25 днів тому

      If there are any fence related costs on the retaining side, you should advise said neighbour of total and half and suggest they pay half. Choices, consequences. Here that actually has its own Act. Not sure about there. Leave the ants alone in future (as much as possible). 😊

  • @user-wh7rd2jh7u
    @user-wh7rd2jh7u 26 днів тому +1

    I've been waiting for your video 😁 I love how you root out the weeds! But most other Gardner videos cut out thick and long weeds, why? Do they not grow back?

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому +1

      Oh, thank you. That's a lovely compliment 😊 much appreciated.
      You're right, the best way is weed the while root out. If possible 👍

  • @pauljames9393
    @pauljames9393 25 днів тому +2

    From the front of the house (I think by law) is the boarder to the left, so why havent the neighbours sorted the fence ? ......

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому +2

      Your guess is as good as mine, he was supposed to. It also appears it was his fault they fell down. If you look closely, you can see he's piled up the earth on his side, and tried to use the fence as a retaining wall 🤯 crazy.

  • @user-dp8yv5hr6m
    @user-dp8yv5hr6m 26 днів тому +1

    👍🇰🇿🖐

  • @mikeyoung5211
    @mikeyoung5211 25 днів тому +1

    And thistles, oh no.

  • @sharonsimonic9646
    @sharonsimonic9646 26 днів тому +1

    Always enjoy watching you,Martin. Too long between videos….by the way, love the beard!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      Haha, thank you 😊 you obviously like the scruffy, unkempt look, which I sport so well 😂 I call it the "I never have time to shave" look.
      I'm glad you like it, though 😁

    • @sharonsimonic9646
      @sharonsimonic9646 26 днів тому +1

      @@martinthegardenguy it looks very good on you….even though I’m 81, I can still say you’re sexy. Is that a bad thing?

  • @limeex90
    @limeex90 26 днів тому +1

    Hi Martin

  • @rosarivero3320
    @rosarivero3320 26 днів тому

    Es una pena que no hayas levantado los trozos del cerco para hacer un buen trabajo!

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      I didn't have the tools with me and they were all bolted and wrapped in wire. That's the only reason I didn't move them.
      But I shall, on my next visit 👍

  • @tmscview
    @tmscview 26 днів тому +1

    So much better with the grass cut...

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  26 днів тому

      Thanks 👍 so far, so good 😅 stage 2 will be more fun 😂

  • @jennifergriffin7204
    @jennifergriffin7204 25 днів тому +1

    Did you pick up the fence

    • @martinthegardenguy
      @martinthegardenguy  25 днів тому

      I picked up one or two, the ones I left were screwed to large wooden pallets and wrapped up in thick wire from the very old wire fence.
      I didn't have any kit to cut them, so I left them alone until I did. They would have disinterested if I'd have tried to force them off the ground.
      Valid question though 😊😅