I’m really enjoying these videos with Shannon and the views through her microscope. We hear so much about building beneficial bacteria in the soil, but this is the first time I’ve really paid attention to higher forms of life. Really looking forward to seeing how you guys develop those!
Yay! We were really excited to finally be able to really show you guys the soil life we are always talking about. We plan to look at more soil through the microscope in the springtime, hopefully things will be more developed and more active!
That rock hard bare soil needs a yearly deposit of compost or mulch to keep it from turning into concrete. That's the problem with landscapers scrubbing the beds of any leaves and or organic material just to be neat and tidy.
Obviously a cultured homeowner/client who initially retained your services and now does so once again. Most Americans do not even know what a Landscape Architect is, let alone interested in paying for said services. Oh America, still a young country remiss of the wonderful culture(s) of much older civilized parts of the world. As always, an enjoyable informative video. Thank you.
Not much color diversity in the initial evaluation plus a lot of moss and wet soil. I would put a contrasting mulch or other ground cover to break up all the green. Plus I dislike the look of mossy wet dirt. Put in some shade tolerant shrubs or plants with some different pops of flower color. Work your magic, John and Chip.
That is an excellent point, it is a lot of green everywhere without many pops of color. Colored mulch is a good idea. Excited to see how this yard turns out!
Shannon studied landscape architecture and attended Dr. Elaine’s Soil Food Web School. We decided that unique combination needed a unique title....so we went with soil consultant! lol
I’m really enjoying these videos with Shannon and the views through her microscope. We hear so much about building beneficial bacteria in the soil, but this is the first time I’ve really paid attention to higher forms of life. Really looking forward to seeing how you guys develop those!
Yay! We were really excited to finally be able to really show you guys the soil life we are always talking about. We plan to look at more soil through the microscope in the springtime, hopefully things will be more developed and more active!
Interesting, as always. Shannon, Sherry, and Chip make great partners. I'm anxiously awaiting the yard and soil transformation!
Thanks, we love working with Sherry and Shannon, and Chip! You’ll have to stay tuned to see how the yard changes.
Can't wait until the next video on this project!
💚🤩 We are exited too! Shouldn't be too long before we get the project going.
That rock hard bare soil needs a yearly deposit of compost or mulch to keep it from turning into concrete. That's the problem with landscapers scrubbing the beds of any leaves and or organic material just to be neat and tidy.
We agree! Mulch is an excellent way to improve soil while also giving you a 'neat and tidy' look if that is what you are after.
The microscope view was interesting, can you show us what healthy soil is supposed to be?
Obviously a cultured homeowner/client who initially retained your services and now does so once again. Most Americans do not even know what a Landscape Architect is, let alone interested in paying for said services. Oh America, still a young country remiss of the wonderful culture(s) of much older civilized parts of the world. As always, an enjoyable informative video. Thank you.
Very cultured indeed. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Not much color diversity in the initial evaluation plus a lot of moss and wet soil. I would put a contrasting mulch or other ground cover to break up all the green. Plus I dislike the look of mossy wet dirt. Put in some shade tolerant shrubs or plants with some different pops of flower color. Work your magic, John and Chip.
That is an excellent point, it is a lot of green everywhere without many pops of color. Colored mulch is a good idea. Excited to see how this yard turns out!
Oh gawd! Pull all those knarly old shrubs.
The yard definitely needs an update
How does one become a soil consultant? I want this job! Haha.
Shannon studied landscape architecture and attended Dr. Elaine’s Soil Food Web School. We decided that unique combination needed a unique title....so we went with soil consultant! lol
Thendirt in veggy beds needs to be completely replaced periodically, every 5 or so years
The garden is too clipped, but not perfectly clipped at the same time to make a statement. It has no personality.
We hope to add more personality by adding more plants that can grow their normal size/shape without needing to be pruned so aggressively.
@JohnandBobs that would tremendously improve it!