I love how confident you two are now! When I started watching Aaron was mostly silent, no fart discussions 😂, no grabbing benches and moving about. It feels like we're all best friends now. I have learned so much from your show. My son and I have spent so much time this spring putting in trees and shrubs at our newly built house because we watch you together. He is autistic and just loves watching "flowers" as he calls your show. We moved in to a blank space this Feb and we both have so many ideas to thank you for. It's fun to have inspiration for our shared hobby.
Sorry Laura, I’m on team Aaron for the boxwood idea near the Hartley. I think that matching the other side and widening the path makes lots of sense. It’s just amazing how much progress has happened over such a short time. Love it!
Definitely on Aaron's side with this one, his idea makes more sense. It's his garden space too! It's like it's her way or no way and I don't like that! And her attachment to stuff is ridiculous, she's stubborn and doesn't take advice well! I just wish for Aaron to man up and be more definitive in his opinion and say "this is how it's going to be, your attachment to these things is hindering your foresight as to the vision of this garden". If Aaron was allowed to map out the garden space in a more cohesive planned out space, it would alleviate her planting things and digging them up because a season later she notices how that plant doesn't have enough space to grow or the plant doesn't feel or look right in that particular spot she first planted it. It will save them a lot of money, time & enough if Aaron was allowed to create a design for the entire property as opposed to her just willy-nilly planting stuff or creating a space and then changing it the next season!
There’s no denying that a lot of team effort and cooperation is needed to make this UA-cam channel work, but Laura is the main reason for Garden Answer’s great success!!! 😊
Usually team Laura…but Aaron’s idea is spot on! Benches should not just be beautiful, but have function as well. They look like they are an afterthought in the soil like that .
Since it doesn't seem like you sit on those benches often, but I agree with Laura, some kind of hard architecture needs to be there, what about iron statuary? Maybe something you custom-order that tells a story? Or a 4-part series of flower sculptures, or how about concrete or stone benches custom-made with your children's handprints or footprints inlaid on top? Made to look like they stepped on top, frozen at that age, in a moment of time? Could become an heirloom in time, something to pass down to them when they move into their first home.
I love how casual this garden tour was! It’s nice to be included on the conversation of deciding what to do with different areas and to hear out Aaron’s ideas! Definitely love the idea of several benches tucked in the openings in the west side garden!
A black bench under the window so you can set to take your shoes off or put them on. With a basket of flowers and a pretty throw or small quilt. Everything 😊is beautiful.
Perfect idea! Especially since the bottom of that window is higher than the others it leaves room for something like that. And it's practical as well as pretty. I agree that it is the best idea yet for that little area. 👍
I love, love, love the garden tours! Please don't apologize for the length of the video, I could watch it all day. You all do amazing things. Thank you for sharing.
I like Aaron’s idea of symmetry around the patio. And I like your idea Laura of the large basin with a short water spurt in the space you’ve left. In fact I was thinking along those lines when you mentioned it and I said yes, do it.
I know you probably feel that garden tours like this is too long and too "rambly" and stuff one can feel about putting up long videos like this, but I have to say; WE LOVE IT. It's like getting to know you, seeing you be passionate and getting to know your vision and thought process, and it is awesome!! 🧡🥰🌱
I love them also. If I cant watch it all in one day. I pause it and come back to it. I could never have enough garden answer. I love her videos. So informative and inspiring.
Laura, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but your audience fan club will relate. I've been with you guys since the very beginning. Your tours are like spending time with best friends, just so much fun! From you and your mom trying things on at the antique stores, bumping your head on branches and birdfeeders, looking at us so offended by them, How dare they! Stepping and tripping over cats, to you and Aaron's discussions over boxwoods and benches, to farts in the wind. You have brought me, so many times to the deepest, fall off my chair laughter and eyes full of tears. I Love you all so very much! Humbling and Hilarious! And we've all learned SO much as well. Blessings to all of you for so much pleasure you bring others. (PS...I like the rocker benches where they are facing each other. Moving the boxwood closer to the tree might put them in too many roots and compacted soil thus needing more water, etc.)
Aaron trying to change Laura's mind on the benches. We now have something to look forward to, how will this episode end? Will Laura convince Aaron to sit on the bench as is, or will Aaron convince Laura the view is better in the other direction. I love watching you two trying to work out how your garden will progress. Never tire of taking a walk in your gardens.😍
I am betting your neighbors are just as happy with your addition of trees along the border as you are. They are getting a beautiful backdrop to their property without costing them anything. It is a Win-Win for everyone.
Just finished this video! I've been watching every morning that I had time after your current videos posted. I only watch Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturday before work as part of my routine! It was nice to have a little more to watch when I needed it😊
I absolutely love these tours, and I hope you never get tired of walking around your garden and explaining all of the same plants over and over again because honestly it’s like watching a brand new tour each time. these are one of my favorite videos. 😊
I agree with letting the grass come over to the other side of the walk way. A quiet space for you eyes will allow the Hartley to shine in all its glory.
I’m team Aaron on the boxwood and bench move. Also love that they left in that whole conversation - very much the convos I have in the garden with my husband.
Laura, I really want to agree with you regarding the boxwood hedge because I understand your vision and the feelings that go with that vision; however, I agree with Aaron on this one. He nailed it when he described the disappointment when you look at something someone has created and think “they were so close!” I have allowed sentiment to cloud my judgement but when I finally relented, I had no regrets. As you say, if you don’t like something, you can always move it. Try it Aaron’s way and if you don’t like it, change it back! Love the inspiration you give me to get outside in the dirt and I love the way you two “keep it real” in your interactions with each other.
She says..."I am not closed to that at all!" As she moves the rocking bench back. LOL I love watching you too, it just brings me to chuckles. I love the black metal bench(s) in those open spaces on the West side walkway! Four would be perfect!
Laura.....I Love, love your choice of Colors @49:57 in that area! >> Purples / Blue / Pinks and W h i t e ! Hope you can add more White. It's so fresh, clean, pure and matches everything. White....is so elegant and.....Glows in the evening and in the shade.
I love Aaron’s idea of moving the rocking benches on the bricks and moving out the boxwood hedge walkway and then mirror on the other side. Nice idea!!
I’d love to have Aaron and Laura as our neighbors. Imagine the beauty looking from their yards! It’d definitely give a person the motivation to get outside and work on their own garden! 🪴
I vote for you to bring the grass up to the walkway and have it spill over to the other side. I love grass, it has such a calming effect and it’s easy on the eye. Besides, you have so much other open space that needs to be filled with plants. 😊
I love the banter in this video. So fun watching you two interact. I think the benches are really challenging you in this tour 😂 I’m sure you’ve covered this, but how do you deal with aphids on roses?
She is always right. She has always been right. She will always be right. Took me 20 years to really get those 3 concepts. It has radically transformed my life for the better. ☺
RE : Brick Patio Area I Fully Agree With Aaron's Idea Regarding The Boxwoods And Relocating The Two Black Metal Rockers. More Importantly, Standing His Ground. Just Keep In Mind, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground. Good Luck !
@@lynnlong1656 we have one and the soil is very sandy they wanted to use this land for a sand and gravel business but the city said no) but once in a while it will smell, we get it cleaned every year, still we get oders from it once in a while. it is a fairly brand new system we put in about 15 years o less ago. that is what I thought when they said it smells like a fart, lol,
My vote is to bring a swath of the grass across that paved walkway between the house and hartley the way you described it. Resting place for eyes is a good idea and Aaron is so good at keeping the grass looking nice. But of course whatever you do will be just marvelous!
I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge and benches on the brick patio; it would look more uniform. Your garden has come so far and is so beautiful. You’ve been a real inspiration for my own city size small garden!
Laura your vision for the garden when there’s nothing is awe inspiring, your attention to detail and the choice in colors and balance are spectacular. In the end the legacy of this garden will live on far beyond anyone’s imagination, the personal touch of friends and family who have all played a roll in your dream to come together says a lot about your character. You have built a wonderful community far reaching, whenever they say one person can’t make a difference in community I say well let me tell you about Garden Answer ❤ thanks for always bringing a smile
I think it might be fun to develop a poll for your subscribers to see which way they would like to see the brick patio area--your way, Laura, of leaving benches as it and just continuing the walkway to other side as is OR Aaron's way where the benches are set ON the patio and then the hedge is moved over slightly to mirror the other side. I really like your designs Laura, but I have to agree with Aaron on this concept of moving benches to make the patio cozier and then having a hedge mirror other side for symmetry. I loved watching you all debate the issue :) Can't wait to see what you all decide. Also, I do agree that one window box under the window would look better...maybe an herb box since it's right outside the kitchen? Thanks so much for the tour!!!
Hi there! A suggestion: instead of a kitchen window box, create a window table! In essence, you would be creating a shelf. The width of the window. You could use some pretty corbels under the table and put an array of beautiful smallish pots on the table. I saw a pic of it in a magazine at one point, and made one for my own kitchen window. I love it! Again, just a suggestion. I love your channel, and have watched for ages!
I agree, a black window box would be beautiful! I think it would bring you lots of smiles as you work in your beautiful kitchen. I do, however, understand not having to water and clean another area. Whatever you do, it will be perfect! Spring brings such beautiful color, but Fall gives us just as much beauty.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood alignment at the brick patio. I think it would be worth it to take care it now, so you don't regret it in the future. I also would suggest moving the brick walkway that runs from the brick patio to the house to run straight towards the house. Mainly for the symmetry and formality of it. If you are going to be taking out the locust tree it would be a good time to make the changes you need to for the space so that it can start to reestablish.
Everything looks so good!! Two things though: 1. Not everything in a garden has to be matchy matchy....for what it's worth, the hedge by the fireplace it sooo good. Please keep Both sides! I loved your idea Laura. Sorry Aaron. 2. I also think a basin, oversized bowl type fountain with just a bubbler type center, would be awesome. You could still see over it, the sound of the bubbler would be so pleasing. Really enjoyed the tour. You are so far ahead of those of us in Vermont - what seems like another world away. Haha. Can't wait to see the playground!!!!!!
I can probably say 95% of us make it to the end of your videos because we love them that much. Especially the tours. Everything is looking so good and the transition is just beautiful in some areas. Well done!!
@@Sisteryoda1440 Douglas has taken over their entire property. He is a bully....and needs to go to a new home to be the ONLY cat. He would like that too!
I agree that the window by the kitchen door needs something. A window box would be perfect, but I totally get not wanting to put it on the freshly painted house. Maybe a wrought iron plant stand that is narrow and long shaped like a window box? It would tie in nicely with the trellis around the corner. I especially like the look of a "window box" style stand with terra cotta pots.
A gazebo would look so nice in that space in the South Garden… providing a respite from the sun when you’re out there working, listening to the pondless waterfall… so peaceful! ❤
I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting in a kitchen garden. My herb garden has become my favorite garden. It’s so nice to just snip a bit of what I want right outside the door. As I’ve gotten older I’ve put in a lot of sempervivum and violas for ground cover. Lemon balm is one of my favorites. It’s a great addition to a salad. I really think it will give you a lot of joy. Green onions will just keep growing after you snip them. So many possibilities. 🥰
I loved the slightly different tone of this garden tour. The funny asides and little discussions about what you want to do next and the fun back and forth over your different ideas. It was so fun to see a little more of that back and forth between you and the unscripted commentary that I imagine usually gets edited out. Very relaxed, fun garden tour. I hope this is a look at what future tours could be like and not just a one-off while you all adjust with your new editor. So, so fun! ❤
Every time I see a new video, Laura, I get inspired to keep trying...THANK YOU for being authentically you every time and motivating me to keep learning!
I'm with Aaron on the rocking chair benches being on the patio...sorry Laura. The area with your large outdoor dining table (& with the large spruce) is just gorgeous ...what a beautiful space!
I agree with Aaron on the boxwoods flanking the walkway to the fireplace area. A wider opening would be better. But your little disagreement was so cute!
I enjoyed seeing the more casual conversations and sharing your thought process as you work through what steps to take next in your garden. In my garden I spend hours just pondering what direction to go. I think sometimes when we make videos viewers only see the end product. They don't see the hours of contemplation or the back and forth of indecision that is a true part of creating a garden. Kudos to you both! As always it is just stunning:)
Was that you! No!!! Was it you! 🤣🤣 So good to see you two laughing together- natural not staged. Your garden is looking sooo good- Laura at her finest sharing her designs as we tour - so inspiring. Love you two and your garden.
I've been a fan of your channel for quite some time now. I just wanted to say, you have the most stunning property, gardens, trees, lawns, home, buildings, pathways & pond that I've ever seen. The selection of plant life, colors, and textures are phenomenal. You'll work so hard! You are truly blessed 🙌 Your children playing in those gardens must be magical for them! I love how your kitties follow you around 😹 & do naughty things like rollover in your vegetable gardens. Thank you for sharing your amazing, beautiful property. It's great to see those grape vines bouncing back after the pruning & training. Since my home is located in very urban area with no front yard and only a small backyard, I get my garden addiction fix vicariously through you. I'm so excited for this summer and watching your gardens bloom. Sending positive vibes and blessings from northern Indiana
Love the idea of the one black window box to the left of the back door. Do you think you have some dying mature trees because of planting around their base and using drip irrigation daily? In my experience with mature trees, once they are well established they don't usually like having changes and show stress slowly over the years following the changes. I killed a couple of mature trees with too much water around their drip line. I do realize that all trees do have a lifespan, just like any living thing. Just food for thought.
I agree with Aaron , move the rocker benches , git rid of the interior box hedge , put in the new hedge to match the rest of the box . It's a better look .
The “mystery smell” reminds me of the time when Laura and Aaron were filming and they found a dirty diaper on the front porch …the look they gave to the camera as they started blaming each other for it was priceless! Lol I still think of that day and crack up over it every time Laura films a Garden Tour😂
Laura that Wyman crabapple is gorgeous! Sadly I agree with Aaron, if it’s got fire blight get it gone. You can always plant another or you can look for a species resistant to fire blight. It would be a shame to plant up a bed with shade loving perennials just to lose the tree to blight. If the top is dying out that isn’t the most encouraging sign that it will stick around either. Getting rid of diseased and damaged trees is never a bad thing. I view it as preventative measures in regards to safety as well as the spread of disease.
When Laura described a fountain for the area outside the Hartley, I pictured a stone fountain. Something to possibly consider. Thanks for brightening my day.
Thank you, Laura and Aaron! This was a fantastic extended version of a garden tour! Everything looks gorgeous, Douglas was so faithful throughout this whole video, following you everywhere you went. And you and Aaron made it so real when talking about the “smell.”😁
Please tell Aaron, not that it really matters, but I think his grass looks really great, that’s a lot of grass, that green is just as beautiful as the other shades of green.😊 thank you you are so inspirational, I wish I had your creativity, and your energy, Laura. God bless you and your sweet family🙏
Adding my vote to Aaron’s vision for the brick patio….it makes the most sense for the formality and flow of the space especially for the paths. And I love Laura’s idea to put the benches along the west side pathway!!
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood idea around the patio by the Hartley. I also agree with the rocking bench idea and having it on a brick surface would protect the metal rockers for longer.
Arrons onto something. IMO the benches look nicer on the patio vs in the dirt. I enjoy watching you thought process and hearing your opinions. Beautiful garden tour. I look forward to your summer tours! 💗
A water fountain-A round decorative base with a round bubbling sphere in the middle. Low enough, yet you get the sound, but not too loud. Maybe 2 or 3 disk lights (could be color changing)at the bottom or on the inside of the fountain.
Agree that the kitchen window needs something...window box, bench or raised planter under it. I also agree with Aaron on the boxwood/walkway/bench idea. And a low basin fountain would look great in that open area.
Oh Aaron !! You have your work cut out for you !!! Agreed, the benches need to be moved to the patio and continue with the boxwood format. And yes ! Benches on the west side !
I agree with Aaron about the benches. They are gorgeous but they kind of block the space rather than enhance by my eye 🤷♀️ Looks like that area is still in brainstorm stage 🙂 Laura always has wonderful ideas so her final design will be just right 👌
We have a HUGE maple tree that we planted years ago, that is beautiful. 2 years ago we noticed it split. It has one main trunk but about 4 feet up it slits off to 4 separate trunks(I think that's right) and then the tree just monsters out from there. Right above the split, we had to cut one trunk completely off so for a year it looked a bit funny. Now were 2 years in and it looks like that empty spot way up high is going to fill out with big leaves from all the other branches. We did a cable tie like you did to secure the split. It's growing back together nicely. I didn't want to lose that tree. Its so big, it towers over the house, making it look small
Consider: There are several gorgeous focal points inside the new bricked patio area. So, feels like the brick patio "room" is fighting with the Hartley "room." You could create a transition(a wood arbor) across over the rocking bench area. It would serve 2 purposes- an arbor over the new 2xhedgerow "walkway" would make it cozy and separate from the patio. The arbor would follow the hedgerow path across the top of the steps towards the chicken coop. Yes, the new Arbor will cut across the view to the Hartley from the seated area by the fountain but you'll still see the beautiful roof, and it will keep the Hartley from distracting the viewer from all of the beauty within the brick patio. Plus the arbor height will balance the height of the tree over the seating area and make it more of a room. This will free your mind's eye to consider a fountain size and scale for that space, not based on the Hartley view. Do continue the 2xhedgerow on the coop side like you suggested, curving back along the old pallet walkway, flanking it with one or two curving hedges mirrored like the fireplace side. Reposition the rocking benches by the red barn where parents can rest near the play area? (reposition them into shade where they aren't too hot to sit on). Perhaps get a white wisteria, to match the Hartley, training it over the new arbor, toward the fireplace area! (imagine looking through wisteria to peek at the Hartley!). The arbor will make the hedgerow walkway more intimate and less obvious, create shade, and will compliment both "rooms."❤
My goodness. You should be a writer. I completely envisioned what you wrote here. That would be stunning. The wisteria idea, perfect perfect perfect. Wow. I seen everything you were talking about. That's never happened to me before. I'm just not an envisioning person. But I saw it all. Thank you. I'm stunned actually. Have a beautiful day. 💜🪴🪴☕☕☕☕
Aaron is 1000% right on moving the boxwood hedges. I never understood the idea of putting your furniture in mulch when you have such a great hardscape area. Also, with the new parallel hedge of boxwoods, you could rotate the arbor of wisteria after you cut it back and let it be the end of the hedge on that side. It’s a great merge of both of your ideas!!! 💡 thanks for the long tour.
I love how confident you two are now! When I started watching Aaron was mostly silent, no fart discussions 😂, no grabbing benches and moving about. It feels like we're all best friends now.
I have learned so much from your show. My son and I have spent so much time this spring putting in trees and shrubs at our newly built house because we watch you together. He is autistic and just loves watching "flowers" as he calls your show. We moved in to a blank space this Feb and we both have so many ideas to thank you for. It's fun to have inspiration for our shared hobby.
I'm not even finished with the video and I love how they did not edit that part. I'm always excited to see the tours.
My son is also autistic and we found Laura due to his love of fairy gardens
Love reading this ! I watch with my autistic son too, this family is gorgeous.
Ha! My kid calls Laura "Garden Lady!" We watch Garden Lady every morning :)
Oh my gosh, "flowers" is so precious!
Sorry Laura, I’m on team Aaron for the boxwood idea near the Hartley. I think that matching the other side and widening the path makes lots of sense. It’s just amazing how much progress has happened over such a short time. Love it!
Me too the benches aren't permanent the boxes are.
@@rtshaw3621 Exactly. And they have so much new property... I´m sure they can find a new place for the benches.
Agreed
@@rtshaw3621 The rocking benches should be on the brick. On the ground it looks like an 'after' idea.
Yep I agree can’t see the benches making sense. I do like them but not the you have them !😎
100% agree with Aaron on putting the benches on the brick! They almost look they’re blocking any sort of walkway.
Aaron is right.
Definitely on Aaron's side with this one, his idea makes more sense. It's his garden space too! It's like it's her way or no way and I don't like that! And her attachment to stuff is ridiculous, she's stubborn and doesn't take advice well! I just wish for Aaron to man up and be more definitive in his opinion and say "this is how it's going to be, your attachment to these things is hindering your foresight as to the vision of this garden". If Aaron was allowed to map out the garden space in a more cohesive planned out space, it would alleviate her planting things and digging them up because a season later she notices how that plant doesn't have enough space to grow or the plant doesn't feel or look right in that particular spot she first planted it. It will save them a lot of money, time & enough if Aaron was allowed to create a design for the entire property as opposed to her just willy-nilly planting stuff or creating a space and then changing it the next season!
@@PrinceLeigh Yes, I feel a bit sorry for Aaron, he rarely gets to keep his opinions or incorporate them.
There’s no denying that a lot of team effort and cooperation is needed to make this UA-cam channel work, but Laura is the main reason for Garden Answer’s great success!!! 😊
I came here to say this.
I totally see Aaron's vision of shifting the hedge line! Its giving me memories of the round hedge in the back garden Laura was so resistant to pull.😁
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And the benches would be facing the fountain that will be installed.
I liked Aaron's idea about the walkway and moving the rocking benches
I vote YES to the one black window box under your kitchen window!!!!!! It NEEDS it. You NEED it. Ok, WE need it :)😊
Agreed!!! 🥰
Yes, we do need it lol
I third it!👍🏻
I was thinking a black wooden bench to sit and take off boots/shoes.. it would look clean and pumpkins could go on in fall!!
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Never…apologize for the length of your video. We all love it!😊
Usually team Laura…but Aaron’s idea is spot on! Benches should not just be beautiful, but have function as well. They look like they are an afterthought in the soil like that .
Since it doesn't seem like you sit on those benches often, but I agree with Laura, some kind of hard architecture needs to be there, what about iron statuary? Maybe something you custom-order that tells a story? Or a 4-part series of flower sculptures, or how about concrete or stone benches custom-made with your children's handprints or footprints inlaid on top? Made to look like they stepped on top, frozen at that age, in a moment of time? Could become an heirloom in time, something to pass down to them when they move into their first home.
Yes I agree!!!
And it doesn’t make sense to have the benches in front of the hedge path with stepping stones off to the side.
I love the big low basin fountain idea. In the brick patio area. That sounds perfect.
I love how casual this garden tour was! It’s nice to be included on the conversation of deciding what to do with different areas and to hear out Aaron’s ideas! Definitely love the idea of several benches tucked in the openings in the west side garden!
I like Aaron's idea of the benchs on the brick with a back drop of boxwoods behind them
A black bench under the window so you can set to take your shoes off or put them on. With a basket of flowers and a pretty throw or small quilt. Everything 😊is beautiful.
Oh yeah, that's a great idea! And no mess or maintenance. Can change out pillows/throws for the seasons. Best idea yet.
Fabulous idea!
Mega-Ditto!
A black bench would look so neat and it would"button up" that area. 😉
That is a great idea!!
Perfect idea! Especially since the bottom of that window is higher than the others it leaves room for something like that. And it's practical as well as pretty. I agree that it is the best idea yet for that little area. 👍
Aarons right about the benches, patio and hedge 😊
I love, love, love the garden tours! Please don't apologize for the length of the video, I could watch it all day. You all do amazing things. Thank you for sharing.
I too, like the long length, since I just put it on and listen while I’m doing my gardening. Feel like I’m gardening with a friend.
Love Aaron’s idea regarding the boxwoods. The walking path needs to be wider. You can have Aaron sit next to you on the bench ❤
I agree with Aaron on the benches!! They look so much better and make sense on the brick instead of in the dirt!
Aaron is right about the benches. I wouldn't sit on a bench on mulch. Aaron is correct!
They look more inviting on the brick then having them in a flower bed.
I loved how he moved it, on the brick (good, but the "store" idea was better) and SHE had to immediately move it back!
I like Aaron’s idea of symmetry around the patio. And I like your idea Laura of the large basin with a short water spurt in the space you’ve left. In fact I was thinking along those lines when you mentioned it and I said yes, do it.
The longer your videos are the better! Every single second is completely enjoyable! 💚💚
I usually tend to agree with Laura's ideas, but I really like Aaron's bench idea. Keep working it out. The end result will be great!
I know you probably feel that garden tours like this is too long and too "rambly" and stuff one can feel about putting up long videos like this, but I have to say; WE LOVE IT. It's like getting to know you, seeing you be passionate and getting to know your vision and thought process, and it is awesome!! 🧡🥰🌱
Yes ... !!!
I love them also. If I cant watch it all in one day. I pause it and come back to it.
I could never have enough garden answer. I love her videos. So informative and inspiring.
I can't believe am just seeing this, i was wondering when ❤
Aaron is totally right about the benches
Agree with Aaron 100% about the boxwoods on the brick patio.
Wow! Such progress!! I agree with Aaron about the boxwood hedges near the Hartley. Will be a great change and solution to that area. 💕
Laura, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but your audience fan club will relate. I've been with you guys since the very beginning. Your tours are like spending time with best friends, just so much fun! From you and your mom trying things on at the antique stores, bumping your head on branches and birdfeeders, looking at us so offended by them, How dare they! Stepping and tripping over cats, to you and Aaron's discussions over boxwoods and benches, to farts in the wind. You have brought me, so many times to the deepest, fall off my chair laughter and eyes full of tears. I Love you all so very much! Humbling and Hilarious! And we've all learned SO much as well. Blessings to all of you for so much pleasure you bring others. (PS...I like the rocker benches where they are facing each other. Moving the boxwood closer to the tree might put them in too many roots and compacted soil thus needing more water, etc.)
Aaron is right on the patio and bench situation. I love the balance.
Aaron trying to change Laura's mind on the benches. We now have something to look forward to, how will this episode end? Will Laura convince Aaron to sit on the bench as is, or will Aaron convince Laura the view is better in the other direction. I love watching you two trying to work out how your garden will progress. Never tire of taking a walk in your gardens.😍
Stay tuned😊
I am betting your neighbors are just as happy with your addition of trees along the border as you are. They are getting a beautiful backdrop to their property without costing them anything. It is a Win-Win for everyone.
Also shade which may impact their gardens
Maybe they could plant Arbs around the property boarder they grow fast an would give privacy
This has always been my question. @@imahick5723
Unless they hate the falling leaves they gotta clean up lol!
The neighbors get privacy also. Win win situation.
I think the idea of the grass "spilling over" to the other side would be so peaceful and soft to look at.
Just finished this video! I've been watching every morning that I had time after your current videos posted. I only watch Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturday before work as part of my routine! It was nice to have a little more to watch when I needed it😊
I absolutely love these tours, and I hope you never get tired of walking around your garden and explaining all of the same plants over and over again because honestly it’s like watching a brand new tour each time. these are one of my favorite videos. 😊
I agree with letting the grass come over to the other side of the walk way. A quiet space for you eyes will allow the Hartley to shine in all its glory.
Yes! Just a little neat green loop.
And if you add striking conical shaped trees on either side of the walkway, the grass would highlight their entrance all the more.
I’m team Aaron on the boxwood and bench move. Also love that they left in that whole conversation - very much the convos I have in the garden with my husband.
I like your idea of bringing the grass up to the walkway and spilling it over on the other side 5:49
Love the video and never too long. If I can’t get thru in one sitting a finish it later. More is more!
Laura, I really want to agree with you regarding the boxwood hedge because I understand your vision and the feelings that go with that vision; however, I agree with Aaron on this one. He nailed it when he described the disappointment when you look at something someone has created and think “they were so close!” I have allowed sentiment to cloud my judgement but when I finally relented, I had no regrets. As you say, if you don’t like something, you can always move it. Try it Aaron’s way and if you don’t like it, change it back!
Love the inspiration you give me to get outside in the dirt and I love the way you two “keep it real” in your interactions with each other.
She says..."I am not closed to that at all!" As she moves the rocking bench back. LOL I love watching you too, it just brings me to chuckles. I love the black metal bench(s) in those open spaces on the West side walkway! Four would be perfect!
I like the idea of more grass in front of the Hartley! I think it would make the Hartley stand out more.
Laura.....I Love, love your choice of Colors @49:57 in that area! >> Purples / Blue / Pinks and W h i t e !
Hope you can add more White. It's so fresh, clean, pure and matches everything. White....is so elegant and.....Glows in the evening and in the shade.
I love Aaron’s idea of moving the rocking benches on the bricks and moving out the boxwood hedge walkway and then mirror on the other side. Nice idea!!
I’d love to have Aaron and Laura as our neighbors. Imagine the beauty looking from their yards! It’d definitely give a person the motivation to get outside and work on their own garden! 🪴
I vote for you to bring the grass up to the walkway and have it spill over to the other side. I love grass, it has such a calming effect and it’s easy on the eye. Besides, you have so much other open space that needs to be filled with plants. 😊
Me too! And the grass would look soo nice with that path in the middle of it.
Yes GRASS
What about a large bowl fountain in spring circle garden or 3 head fountain shooting up for a small splash pad?
A black standing raised planter box would be pretty under the kitchen window.
I love the banter in this video. So fun watching you two interact. I think the benches are really challenging you in this tour 😂
I’m sure you’ve covered this, but how do you deal with aphids on roses?
She is always right.
She has always been right.
She will always be right.
Took me 20 years to really get those 3 concepts.
It has radically transformed my life for the better. ☺
Too funny!
RE : Brick Patio Area
I Fully Agree With Aaron's Idea Regarding The Boxwoods And Relocating The Two Black Metal Rockers.
More Importantly, Standing His Ground. Just Keep In Mind, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground. Good Luck !
Laura: “What is that smell?”
Aaron: “Smells like a fart.”
They both laugh and think it’s the other one!! Too funny and so true in couples to do!!🤣😆
Hopefully it's not their septic tank, which is in that area.
@@lynnlong1656 I was thinking the same thing. Septic might need some maintenance.
@@lynnlong1656 that was my thought… ugh oh
Or it could be the fact that Laura stepped on Russell. Cats, when shocked, let out that anal gland stench.
@@lynnlong1656 we have one and the soil is very sandy they wanted to use this land for a sand and gravel business but the city said no) but once in a while it will smell, we get it cleaned every year, still we get oders from it once in a while. it is a fairly brand new system we put in about 15 years o less ago. that is what I thought when they said it smells like a fart, lol,
My vote is to bring a swath of the grass across that paved walkway between the house and hartley the way you described it. Resting place for eyes is a good idea and Aaron is so good at keeping the grass looking nice. But of course whatever you do will be just marvelous!
Yes I agree, bring the grass
Yes bring the GREEN!!!
I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge and benches on the brick patio; it would look more uniform.
Your garden has come so far and is so beautiful. You’ve been a real inspiration for my own city size small garden!
Laura your vision for the garden when there’s nothing is awe inspiring, your attention to detail and the choice in colors and balance are spectacular. In the end the legacy of this garden will live on far beyond anyone’s imagination, the personal touch of friends and family who have all played a roll in your dream to come together says a lot about your character. You have built a wonderful community far reaching, whenever they say one person can’t make a difference in community I say well let me tell you about Garden Answer ❤ thanks for always bringing a smile
The Sparkling Sprite crabapple at the Hartley took my breath away! It is glorious!❤❤❤
I was going to go back and review the name of that crabapple. The search is on for one. ‘‘Twas beautiful.
I think it might be fun to develop a poll for your subscribers to see which way they would like to see the brick patio area--your way, Laura, of leaving benches as it and just continuing the walkway to other side as is OR Aaron's way where the benches are set ON the patio and then the hedge is moved over slightly to mirror the other side. I really like your designs Laura, but I have to agree with Aaron on this concept of moving benches to make the patio cozier and then having a hedge mirror other side for symmetry. I loved watching you all debate the issue :) Can't wait to see what you all decide. Also, I do agree that one window box under the window would look better...maybe an herb box since it's right outside the kitchen? Thanks so much for the tour!!!
Hi there! A suggestion: instead of a kitchen window box, create a window table! In essence, you would be creating a shelf. The width of the window. You could use some pretty corbels under the table and put an array of beautiful smallish pots on the table. I saw a pic of it in a magazine at one point, and made one for my own kitchen window. I love it! Again, just a suggestion. I love your channel, and have watched for ages!
Or even an outdoor cabinet with the same idea. ❤
I agree, a black window box would be beautiful! I think it would bring you lots of smiles as you work in your beautiful kitchen. I do, however, understand not having to water and clean another area. Whatever you do, it will be perfect! Spring brings such beautiful color, but Fall gives us just as much beauty.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood alignment at the brick patio. I think it would be worth it to take care it now, so you don't regret it in the future. I also would suggest moving the brick walkway that runs from the brick patio to the house to run straight towards the house. Mainly for the symmetry and formality of it. If you are going to be taking out the locust tree it would be a good time to make the changes you need to for the space so that it can start to reestablish.
Everything looks so good!!
Two things though: 1. Not everything in a garden has to be matchy matchy....for what it's worth, the hedge by the fireplace it sooo good. Please keep Both sides! I loved your idea Laura. Sorry Aaron. 2. I also think a basin, oversized bowl type fountain with just a bubbler type center, would be awesome. You could still see over it, the sound of the bubbler would be so pleasing. Really enjoyed the tour. You are so far ahead of those of us in Vermont - what seems like another world away. Haha. Can't wait to see the playground!!!!!!
I can probably say 95% of us make it to the end of your videos because we love them that much. Especially the tours. Everything is looking so good and the transition is just beautiful in some areas. Well done!!
Your place has come along way!! Congrats on all the hard work its absolutely beautiful!!😊
I absolutely love that your cats follow you around the garden. They always make me smile when they are on camera 🐈⬛ 🐈
And so sweet of Laura to give Russell cuddles after Douglas was mean to him 😻
Oh, goodness. My dog is watching intently, just waiting for another cat sighting. He's just convinced he must give them a thorough scolding!😅
@@Sisteryoda1440 Douglas has taken over their entire property.
He is a bully....and needs to go to a new home to be the ONLY cat. He would like that too!
I agree that the window by the kitchen door needs something. A window box would be perfect, but I totally get not wanting to put it on the freshly painted house. Maybe a wrought iron plant stand that is narrow and long shaped like a window box? It would tie in nicely with the trellis around the corner. I especially like the look of a "window box" style stand with terra cotta pots.
LOVE LOVE THE LONG VIDEOS!!! Thank you 😊
I like Aaron's boxwood hedge idea so much.
A gazebo would look so nice in that space in the South Garden… providing a respite from the sun when you’re out there working, listening to the pondless waterfall… so peaceful! ❤
Absolutely!!!!
Great idea!
I was thinking a small shed, but yes. Exactly. Laura has always wanted a pergola. What a fabulous idea. 👌
I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting in a kitchen garden. My herb garden has become my favorite garden. It’s so nice to just snip a bit of what I want right outside the door. As I’ve gotten older I’ve put in a lot of sempervivum and violas for ground cover. Lemon balm is one of my favorites. It’s a great addition to a salad. I really think it will give you a lot of joy. Green onions will just keep growing after you snip them. So many possibilities. 🥰
This was a treat! An hour long video tour with everything poppin' and looking beautiful! Thank you, Laura. 🌲🌷🌷🌼🌼🌺🌺
I loved the slightly different tone of this garden tour. The funny asides and little discussions about what you want to do next and the fun back and forth over your different ideas. It was so fun to see a little more of that back and forth between you and the unscripted commentary that I imagine usually gets edited out. Very relaxed, fun garden tour. I hope this is a look at what future tours could be like and not just a one-off while you all adjust with your new editor. So, so fun! ❤
Every time I see a new video, Laura, I get inspired to keep trying...THANK YOU for being authentically you every time and motivating me to keep learning!
I must agree with Aaron regarding the boxwood issue on the new large patio area. Sorry, Laura. We need the symmetry
I'm with Aaron on the rocking chair benches being on the patio...sorry Laura. The area with your large outdoor dining table (& with the large spruce) is just gorgeous ...what a beautiful space!
I agree with Aaron on the boxwoods flanking the walkway to the fireplace area. A wider opening would be better. But your little disagreement was so cute!
Aaron is right about the rocking benches and boxwood hedge shape, Laura. He’s meeting you halfway and I think you’ll be so happy in the end!
I disagree. Laura likes the secret pathway. Something's don't have to be perfect. Symmetry is not everything.
I enjoyed seeing the more casual conversations and sharing your thought process as you work through what steps to take next in your garden. In my garden I spend hours just pondering what direction to go. I think sometimes when we make videos viewers only see the end product. They don't see the hours of contemplation or the back and forth of indecision that is a true part of creating a garden. Kudos to you both! As always it is just stunning:)
I agree with Aaron about the boxwood/ rocking bench situation. I think the current path is too narrow.
Was that you! No!!! Was it you! 🤣🤣
So good to see you two laughing together- natural not staged.
Your garden is looking sooo good- Laura at her finest sharing her designs as we tour - so inspiring.
Love you two and your garden.
Agree: sharing Laura's & Aaron's design process was the most interesting part of the tour.
I've been a fan of your channel for quite some time now. I just wanted to say, you have the most stunning property, gardens, trees, lawns, home, buildings, pathways & pond that I've ever seen. The selection of plant life, colors, and textures are phenomenal.
You'll work so hard! You are truly blessed 🙌
Your children playing in those gardens must be magical for them! I love how your kitties follow you around 😹 & do naughty things like rollover in your vegetable gardens.
Thank you for sharing your amazing, beautiful property. It's great to see those grape vines bouncing back after the pruning & training.
Since my home is located in very urban area with no front yard and only a small backyard, I get my garden addiction fix vicariously through you. I'm so excited for this summer and watching your gardens bloom.
Sending positive vibes and blessings from northern Indiana
Totally agree with Aaron on the boxwood placement and benches. It would really be beautiful!
Love the idea of the one black window box to the left of the back door. Do you think you have some dying mature trees because of planting around their base and using drip irrigation daily? In my experience with mature trees, once they are well established they don't usually like having changes and show stress slowly over the years following the changes. I killed a couple of mature trees with too much water around their drip line. I do realize that all trees do have a lifespan, just like any living thing. Just food for thought.
I agree with Aaron , move the rocker benches , git rid of the interior box hedge , put in the new hedge to match the rest of the box . It's a better look .
The “mystery smell” reminds me of the time when Laura and Aaron were filming and they found a dirty diaper on the front porch …the look they gave to the camera as they started blaming each other for it was priceless! Lol I still think of that day and crack up over it every time Laura films a Garden Tour😂
The foot path from the Hartly to the house would look wonderfully soft lined with lavender!
Laura that Wyman crabapple is gorgeous! Sadly I agree with Aaron, if it’s got fire blight get it gone. You can always plant another or you can look for a species resistant to fire blight. It would be a shame to plant up a bed with shade loving perennials just to lose the tree to blight. If the top is dying out that isn’t the most encouraging sign that it will stick around either. Getting rid of diseased and damaged trees is never a bad thing. I view it as preventative measures in regards to safety as well as the spread of disease.
When Laura described a fountain for the area outside the Hartley, I pictured a stone fountain. Something to possibly consider. Thanks for brightening my day.
Thank you, Laura and Aaron! This was a fantastic extended version of a garden tour! Everything looks gorgeous, Douglas was so faithful throughout this whole video, following you everywhere you went. And you and Aaron made it so real when talking about the “smell.”😁
I agree with Aron about the boxwoods and the benches!
Please tell Aaron, not that it really matters, but I think his grass looks really great, that’s a lot of grass, that green is just as beautiful as the other shades of green.😊 thank you you are so inspirational, I wish I had your creativity, and your energy, Laura. God bless you and your sweet family🙏
Your tours are never too long. I love them. Has Douglas forgotten who has seniority out there?
Adding my vote to Aaron’s vision for the brick patio….it makes the most sense for the formality and flow of the space especially for the paths. And I love Laura’s idea to put the benches along the west side pathway!!
I really liked seeing the black rocker bench on the patio ❤. Aaron is on to something there.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood idea around the patio by the Hartley. I also agree with the rocking bench idea and having it on a brick surface would protect the metal rockers for longer.
Arrons onto something. IMO the benches look nicer on the patio vs in the dirt. I enjoy watching you thought process and hearing your opinions. Beautiful garden tour. I look forward to your summer tours! 💗
A water fountain-A round decorative base with a round bubbling sphere in the middle. Low enough, yet you get the sound, but not too loud. Maybe 2 or 3 disk lights (could be color changing)at the bottom or on the inside of the fountain.
No colored lights!
Agree that the kitchen window needs something...window box, bench or raised planter under it. I also agree with Aaron on the boxwood/walkway/bench idea. And a low basin fountain would look great in that open area.
Oh Aaron !! You have your work cut out for you !!! Agreed, the benches need to be moved to the patio and continue with the boxwood format. And yes ! Benches on the west side !
Your garden tours never get old and are so refreshing!
I agree with Aaron about the benches. They are gorgeous but they kind of block the space rather than enhance by my eye 🤷♀️ Looks like that area is still in brainstorm stage 🙂 Laura always has wonderful ideas so her final design will be just right 👌
I really liked Aaron's idea for moving the benches onto the brick patio. It really did warm up the vast expanse of patio.
We have a HUGE maple tree that we planted years ago, that is beautiful. 2 years ago we noticed it split. It has one main trunk but about 4 feet up it slits off to 4 separate trunks(I think that's right) and then the tree just monsters out from there. Right above the split, we had to cut one trunk completely off so for a year it looked a bit funny. Now were 2 years in and it looks like that empty spot way up high is going to fill out with big leaves from all the other branches. We did a cable tie like you did to secure the split. It's growing back together nicely. I didn't want to lose that tree. Its so big, it towers over the house, making it look small
Yes to the one window box under the kitchen window, and yes to Aaron’s idea on the walkway and rocking benches for sure!
Consider: There are several gorgeous focal points inside the new bricked patio area. So, feels like the brick patio "room" is fighting with the Hartley "room." You could create a transition(a wood arbor) across over the rocking bench area. It would serve 2 purposes- an arbor over the new 2xhedgerow "walkway" would make it cozy and separate from the patio. The arbor would follow the hedgerow path across the top of the steps towards the chicken coop. Yes, the new Arbor will cut across the view to the Hartley from the seated area by the fountain but you'll still see the beautiful roof, and it will keep the Hartley from distracting the viewer from all of the beauty within the brick patio. Plus the arbor height will balance the height of the tree over the seating area and make it more of a room. This will free your mind's eye to consider a fountain size and scale for that space, not based on the Hartley view. Do continue the 2xhedgerow on the coop side like you suggested, curving back along the old pallet walkway, flanking it with one or two curving hedges mirrored like the fireplace side. Reposition the rocking benches by the red barn where parents can rest near the play area? (reposition them into shade where they aren't too hot to sit on). Perhaps get a white wisteria, to match the Hartley, training it over the new arbor, toward the fireplace area! (imagine looking through wisteria to peek at the Hartley!). The arbor will make the hedgerow walkway more intimate and less obvious, create shade, and will compliment both "rooms."❤
My goodness. You should be a writer. I completely envisioned what you wrote here. That would be stunning. The wisteria idea, perfect perfect perfect. Wow. I seen everything you were talking about. That's never happened to me before. I'm just not an envisioning person. But I saw it all. Thank you. I'm stunned actually. Have a beautiful day. 💜🪴🪴☕☕☕☕
Yes to the planter box under that window and I agree with Aaron about the Rocking benches. They are in the way of the boxwood hedge walkway.
The tour is such a treat. Aaron does well with the grass. So beautiful! Thank you, Laura for another tour to your beautiful garden
Aaron is 1000% right on moving the boxwood hedges. I never understood the idea of putting your furniture in mulch when you have such a great hardscape area. Also, with the new parallel hedge of boxwoods, you could rotate the arbor of wisteria after you cut it back and let it be the end of the hedge on that side. It’s a great merge of both of your ideas!!! 💡 thanks for the long tour.