Storm Aftermath: Cleanup & Blue Spruce Removal 🥺🌲💚 // Garden Answer
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2021
- Storm Aftermath: Cleanup & Blue Spruce Removal 🥺🌲💚
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when Laura is handed lemons, she not only makes lemonade, but also lemon cookies and lemon cake and lemon muffins... your outlook on life and adversity is wonderfully refreshing, Laura...
I totally agree! She's awesome. That's why she inspires so many of us.
Yes! I am really trying to keep her positive attitude. We lost a beautiful ash tree to freeze damage (after we did the EAB preventative treatment for years!) I keep telling myself that Laura would say, it's an opportunity to do something different! 😊
Totally 🥰
*Laura and Aaron. "Christmas lights came down" so cute!
I am so grateful you found words for what I was feeling! Yes!! I wish I could reframe my thoughts to be positive like this more frequently. 💜
"We're not in control."That's one of the big things that gardening teaches us. Glad that no one's hurt, not a lot of property and garden damage and new ideas are popping up. Stay inspired and motivated!
@Mrs. PH this is exactly true! Control over anything is only an illusion. There is so much to be thankful for. It isn’t that you don’t morn something you love. That is what we do. No loss of life, animals.... the birds were hit pretty harsh. Beauty for ashes.
Aaron definitely “could, might” put Christmas lights on the trees along the lane? I’m loving the silver lining thoughts within the storm clouds that just passed.
Good advice.
Did your mom and dad’s garden sustain any damage?
We just have to learn to “PUSH a FROG” when everything seems to be going awry. Keep that positive attitude Laura, it will all work out. 😊🙏🏽
Laura, in the midst of the chaos, trims sunflowers, makes a bouquet and “romances the ordinary” in the Hartley.
Chaos and tragedy!
Laura "romances the ordinary"... How perfectly stated!!
Yes!!! Not only did she romance the ordinary she also brought some sunlight into the darkness of an entire disaster.
Watching this again in June 2024. Laura is always encouraging, positive and just a joy to watch, even during the gardening losses. I can’t believe how much the property has changed and improved since then 😍
More " Lessons from Laura"- faith, acceptance, hope, perseverance, patience, delight.....Thanks Laura...this was a lesson I needed right now!
...and boundless optimism ☺️
Very well said thank you!
We are blessed to have her on UA-cam she is THE BEST
Amen to that.
The world needs more “Laura’s”❤️
I am glad no one got hurt .
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What an easy and understanding Comment! Oh Man! I Wrote a lot more than This!
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@@birdsrainforest429 yes I too have that problem 😂🙌👍
@@allysonh6410 Did you see my comment today?
I loved your approach and attitude about this tragedy…I’m in Wyoming, we lost a big Blue Spruce that was probably close to 30 years old last September (also to a freak wind storm)! It was a HUGE part of our landscape, but you’re right, it gives us new opportunities and views (some good, some not so). Thank you for all the positivity! There’s a reason your garden channel has over a million subscribers🥰
Love watching Benjamin grow and seeing how helpful he is. He’s growing with all this knowledge. Oh yeah, him on his gator was glorious to see.
Putting the sunflowers in the Hartley like you did, is like a sign up HOPE for your beautiful gardens. 🌻
Just the Christmas tree...want to “see how the sunflower looks in the Hartley.
Laura you have such a positive attitude. This too shall pass. Can't wait to see what you put in place of the Spruce.
What is a Hartley?
@@avonloma5819 It is the beautiful glass greenhouse Laura just had installed.
@@ByGodsSovereignty Thanks, Allison. 😊
I am grateful that I can see how you navigate this year in your garden. You have projects that you dreamed about and those you did not; i.e. the spruce. But you keep going and have a terrific attitude. Gardening really depicts one’s mental stamina as well as the physical!
I love being on this side of the camera and anticipating the results! Way to be, Laura and Aaron!
Totally agree
Laura is so humble and doesn't realize how much clout she and Aaron have. Of course the native tree company came out right away, even though Laura said "When you have time"! Love it! 🌻🐓🐈
I love how Benjamin put his feet in the air so you didn't have to bend down too far. What a considerate soul!
I love how you make losing a beautiful tree a positive thing! Whatever you do there will be just as beautiful❤️❤️
If you do find your hands covered in sap, just use mayonnaise and water... it takes the sap right off!
(Working at a garden center during Christmas tree season, ya learn things😁)
Good to know.
That’s certainly a new trick! I almost feel like massaging some pines just to try this out!
Any oil will do 😉
Yep, it's the oil. I use olive oil and a touch of salt. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you. Good to know.
Laura, we are definitely your people…”Is the Hartley okay?” Lol. So glad there was no other real damage and everyone is okay. I so admire your wonderful perspective on life. …and dang the contractors in your area are awesome! Such a blessing.
I don't even know if you will read this but because you are always so respectful of others and nature, respect is returned to you 10 fold. It is so refreshing to see this in action. Our world needs to see it too. I hope whoever watches this video will understand what I see.
I believe one of the blessings of being a gardener is seeing the resilience of nature, thus improving our ability to become more resilient. Thanks for your example of a resilient attitude!
So correct! Nature and gardens do teach us resilience. I had almost given up on a little Plum tree I planted in Spring . It went through a shock and started off ok then all of the leaves died and fell off..well…it’s back now in August with brand new leaves and a few blossoms….my garden is my love!
So glad you guys are okay. Hope the store and your Mom and Dad’s home are okay too.
Laura is absolutely the most optimistic person I’ve ever known! Glad everyone is ok.
Very sorry you lost the beautiful spruce. Trees are so majestic and we want them to live forever; sad when these things happen. Quite impressed with how you all sprang into action cleaning up the aftermath, finding the good, and starting planning for the future. Grateful the Hartley is unscathed too. Thank you for sharing the experience and the knowledge for keeping future trees better protected. Sending virtual hugs.
Oh my stars! What incredible footage you got! You never cease to amaze me, Laura! This video is epic, and even though my heart aches for your loss of that beautiful tree, you are so positive in your attitude. It is inspiring to me. So much learning obtained and new opportunities to move on from here. And it could’ve been so much worse. So glad the Hartley was unscathed! 🙏🙏🙏🙏💚
Wonderfully said! Amen....
Laura: grieving the loss of a big and beautiful spruce tree.
Also Laura: I can plant so many pretty things here
This was another opportunity for me to know your attitudes--both mental and physical. Within one morning you cleared up everything and now you are looking at a new direction. AMAZING!!
The sunflowers you put in the Hartley are a touch of brightness. I am sorry you lost the tree, but so glad that it wasn't worse. Benjamin is so cute on his tracker!
You’re garden isn’t in chaos.....it’s in transition. That’s what I say about mine when in reality it’s just a hot mess!
That's the permanent state of my garden-a bit wild! 😂🤣
Garden hot messes still have beautiful vistas.
Sorry about the tree but you were a real trooper in handling it. We all know how much you enjoyed it but you took it all in stride! Good example to set for us all.
Great coverage of the removal of your tree. The music kinda made it an uplifting event instead of something sad. We know it is sad to lose a tree like that. Your videos are so professional especially with something like this. 🌲🌻🍃
Things do happen for a reason, sometimes it's hard to take 😭 but in the long run,it was for the best.I take my hats off to you my dear Laura for having an amazing attitude.You inspire so many that's why we LOVE you so much.Stay safe and healthy and may the ALMIGHTY continue to BLESS YOU and your family 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️🥰😘
So cute... that little display of sunflowers in the Hartley 🥰
I saw "storm aftermath" and was like oh no, is everyone okay! So happy to see that everyone is safe and the damage is a new look into the future.
Whew, what a year you have had! Babies, Hartley’s and wind storms. You will be so glad to see this one roll over. Glad all is well.
Trees don't actually send out long tap roots like we often think they do. The roots are much more surface dwelling, which is ever the more reason to remove any material that came wrapped around the root ball to allow as much root development as possible to anchor the tree!
I know exactly how you were feeling. Lost my fave massive oak tree in the aftermath of a hurricane….right in front of my eyes! It was old, so beautiful, but now a gorgeous flower bed sits…I think of it as Mother Nature just cleaning house, wanting a change! 😆😉 it was sad, but I’m sure you’ll plant and grow beautiful things there, can’t wait to see the process.
Ugh yeah, hurricanes are the worst! Lost my favorite tree in Sally last year 😔
On a good note look at the tree without the ring around it! It looks so much better without it! I loved that blue spruce, but it does open up so much opportunity.
Agreed! I almost didn’t recognize the mulberry tree without the ring around it. Looks so much better now!
I’m sorry to see and hear about the tree you lost to the storm, Laura, but I’m glad you are staying positive. I’m a retired teacher, and when my students were disappointed by something out of our control, I’d always say to them, “Remember, if that’s the worst thing that happens to us today, we’ll be lucky.” Saying that always helped their perspective.
It is always sad to lose a beloved tree and your glass half full attitude (so soon after losing the tree) is admirable. When planting a few trees this spring I dug up baskets, twine and burlap from trees that had apparently been planted long before we were here. A fertilizer pack planted with one suggested they had been planted in the early 1980s. So after 40 years NONE of that had broken down. I’ve long believed in removing everything from B&B trees but that was illuminating for me to see.
Amazing you got footage of the tree coming down. It was such a gorgeous tree. I know you'll come up with a wonderful plan for the space but gosh, that was such a beautiful, big tree to lose. Your positive attitude is inspirational. Glad the Hartley's okay!
Knowing that your spruce tree got beaten down on a storm and you're still being positive, that's awesome of you! thank you for sharing the endless positive vibes you have to keep going in despite of unwanted and unexpected happenings.❤️
And this is why we love our dear Laura. "One of my favorite trees that was 30 years old, priceless, and irreplaceable, just fell over, but I love my new view! What a great way to live your life!
I really feel for you and Aaron. Living here in tropics , tropical cyclones and dealing with its aftermath has become part of our life. Our cyclone season is between November to April. Growing up, December holidays always meant yard cleaning and playing on fallen trees. So yeah, one can never beat nature so best attitude is Laura's attitude....i.e a whole lot of postivity !!!
I loved Benjamin riding his lawn tractor! He is such a good helper! ❤️
As a beginner in gardening, I need to learn your positive attitude first before learn gardening. Always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.
“Things like this happen,” is the best way to roll. Laura, you are a great example for us. I am so glad your family, your home and other structures were safe. Excited to see what you do with this new opportunity.
Wow guys! I'm so sorry!! Being positive is a blessing!! I think we all learned about all the string not being in the root ball. I'm so happy you all are fine. Thank you Jesus!! Wheww. Blessings and love going out to you. ❤
Ugh, that’s heartbreaking. I definitely wouldn’t want to plant any shallow rooted trees like that near the Hartley 😳🥺
I would absolutely love to get a step by step on your design process for this area! Would be great to see especially for people like me who are just starting out creating gardens.
I guess it’s amazing that tree stood up as long as it did! Glad the damage was minimal!
I’’m going to be honest. I love that open view to the cut flower garden! With the spruce gone, what a breathtaking expanse. It draws your eye and spirit beyond those lush greens towards the color in the distance. Especially once the new flower bed is in along the drive.
When a tree comes down so easily there usually is an underlying reason. Shallow rooted trees are the worst. And not planted properly doesn’t help either.
Yikes !! My goodness... I cant imagine the feeling you and Aaron had while running around the side to check on the juniper. Phew! If that had come down you'd gave heard it, but still... the moments before turning the corner 🤯 so glad that all your newly planted trees did well 👍🏼👍🏼
Thankful no one was physically hurt. Your positive attitude is great! And only lost one tree, your fortunate.
It is a bit sad to see it go, you’ll probably miss it more at Christmas since it was so glorious with all of Aaron’s lights. Good thing that tree fell before you already designed that bed! But you did get a nice supply of cones and a nice bouquet of sunflowers. I was expecting a giant one though since there were so many flowers! Could you show us a before and after shot of the tree, maybe in highlights? And the butterfly garden looks amazing!
You guys do a great job with change...we must adapt to any changes God gives us. We have all been thrown into a whirlwind in the last year and a half. We must move forward and adapt to our environment, and life itself. Have a blessed week.
Oh, so sad! It was neat to see the clean up process. Looking forward to seeing how you "spruce up" the area in time ;).
The whole time I'm thinking "if only we really could go that fast" with the fast motion going. Then I about fell over when she said it was done in the morning!! Maybe Laura really DOES move that fast. That would have taken me days to complete even the simple clean up(I'd probably not even done some of it). AND she filmed which takes even longer. You are an inspiration in your wonderful attitude & go get it done way of doing things. Which is why so many of us enjoy even a "clean up after the storm" video when it is from Garden Answer!
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That tree removal crew did an amazing job! I could watch that for hours. You have such a great attitude--⭐️ for you! I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with your “new opportunity.” 😄
Great positive outlook, great personality! 🌸 Gratitude in all you do, whether unforeseen difficulty or smooth sailing moments. Have a super weekend!
It was sad to lose the spruce but now it’s gone that other large tree to the right is now looking really nice. It frames the view to the new land.
Yes, love the silhouette of that remaining tree. Beautiful!
So glad your family is okay! Sorry for the loss of your blue spruce. Your property is beautiful!
Thankful no one was hurt. Now you get to create a new area in your landscape. What I love most about gardening is that it's never finished.
Oh, thank goodness for cordless leaf-blowers! Laura, I love your positive attitude, and thanks to the windstorm, you have fresh new pinecones to use for decorating. Thank God, no one was hurt, so it's all good! ~Margie
“We may be small, But the things inside our hearts, Could fill up the sky.” I believe that we can survive against the upcoming pandemic! I’m Glad that we’re ok! God Blesses Everyone! Be Safe and wear a mask when you’re on a trip or something like that, I believe that we will be safe! Best Wishes to Everyone who sees this comment! I Am sure that when we do these chores every day, We can be happy and safe!
“We can still be safe, And we can still Go On.” Our hearts can still Go On. “They won’t last quickly, They’ll Stay by our side.”
I’ve Wrote Wrong many times! So I’ve Edited a lot of times! 🤣🤣🤣
'Now we just have this massive area to create something fun!' Love it! I think that this is the best attitude towards loosing your beautiful blue spruce - it truly was a stunner - especially in your winter garden photos. I can't wait to see what you do with all of those wonderful pinecones - now that you could reach them! Oh my! Since the beloved spruce was not diseased but suffered mostly at the hands of uninformed landscapers who left that metal cage and binding twine, are you able to have Natural Tree add those 'clean' chips to your pile out in the new area to be spread over the powdery soil? I was just thinking that the tree has given you so much joy and pleasure in your garden and could perhaps give one last gift in providing organic matter to enrich the ground out there.
2 Questions:
1) have the “Hartley Crew” given you instructions on cleaning all of that glass? If so can you share the knowledge with us?
2) If the spruce was planted with its root ball bound up like that, what are the chances the Juniper by your house is planted like that?
So much on your plate! Thank goodness the Hartley was not damaged, that would have broken your heart! Such positivities you have! Love how you put the sunflowers in the Hartley, goes to show your passions and attitude are in line with your heart. Kind of like if you get lemons make lemonade!
Glad there wasn't more damage, can't wait to see what's next. So amazing that you caught the tree going down, and the cleanup was so fast. The tree service you use is amazingly efficient.
I love your attitude when something happens, this is the biggest lesson I’ve learned from you is that when something happens it creates a new opportunity. So happy no one was hurt when the spruce came down.
The more I watch Laura the more I love her and her family. I feel like I actually could just start a conversation like a friend if I ran into her. They are such hard worker's! Hands on, I love it.
I love when you show the reality of cleanup and bits of stuff everywhere! We're in hurricane season over here and it can be so discouraging to walk out and see mess everywhere after a storm, knowing after you clean up there will just be another storm. I'll have to save this video for inspiration! Haha!
Is the tree company the same one that you get your wood chips from? Aka, will we see the spruce again in the form of chips on your ground?
I loved hearing Laura say "y'all" when she was pulling out the gloves for pine cones. That made this southern girl smile! :)
Last September a strong wind storm came through N. Utah and toppled over a lot of the tall blue spruce in our neighborhood & cemetery causing a power outage for 3 days. So grateful you were kept safe during the storm it was quite strong here too.
Aww man… hate that. We lost a couple HUGE twisted oaks after a hard drought summer. It does hurt…but also gave us the opportunity to plant something new. 👩🏼🌾
Talk about making lemonade out of lemons!! Laura your an inspiration. I saw your Instagram story when it fell and wondered how you would handle and and we’ll frankly I’m shocked you’re so happy.
It will be great to create new beds and walkways etc and I Can Not Wait to come along with you for the ride.
You can see Gods protection in the mist of the storm. Trials aren’t fun but you have such a positive outlook. Gods peace within us. I’m so happy your Hartley is ok! 🙏🙏🙏
So glad you all are safe. “ Learn something new every day”. Thanks, as always, for sharing. I love your positive attitudes, and I find myself saying “That makes me happy!” And I know it come from you, Laura. And I see others smile when I say that. And doesn’t it feel good to say you’re happy!!! You guys bless us in ways you can never imagine. Thank you!! ❤️❤️😊😊
One of the best parts of this video was seeing you cut the sunflower blooms from the fallen plant and arranging them in a vase for the Hartley!
OMGoodness!! I am just Thankful Y'all are Safe. Sad about Trees but more can be planted. Keep the Faith. Hugs 💞💞💞💞
So sorry for your loss in your yard. Y'all put so much care and time into your beautiful landscape, etc. You certainly have a great/healthy attitude. You have a wonderful little helper doing a GREAT job! God bless
This is a day in the life of Laura. I can plant so many things now.
I’m starting to see where a leaf blower would be useful! The tree removal crew was very good!
Oh that's so sad for you all ,sending love and hugs!
Thank the Lord!! He is so good! 🙌❤️❤️❤️
A blessing no one was hurt. The guys did a great job taking out the tree and left the area very clean. So a new opportunity for some great new landscaping. Best wishes from England : )
I know how you feel. Last year we had one of those out of the blue windstorms that took out one of our biggest trees next to our house. Thankfully it missed the house but took out one of our fences.
I'm already excited to see new things developing and watching your creativity flourish for this area!!!
I genuinely teared up when I saw the big beautiful spruce fall. But that new open view is stunning. It opens it up so much and makes it feel so big and sprawling. As usual, I can’t wait to see what you make of it. I’m sure it will be SO PRETTY.
So sorry for the loss of your tree.
Really loved the overhead footage! Thanks for sharing!
So happy to see a disaster was handled so quickly! Of course attitude is a key player in life and you handled it like a champion 💕. Another great lesson to everyone. 😁
Cant wait to see what you do with the pine cones.
I love your attitude. Sincere disappointment alongside an assurance that, although you love beautiful things, your hope is not in your home and garden. I just love you
So glad nobody was hurt. A spruce tree will catch the wind like an umbrella, unlike most tree that allow a good amount of wind to pass through. A view of the Hartley is looking on the bright 🌞 side!
We watched an evergreen tree go down last year on our lawn, it was heartbreaking but like you said it opens up another vision of what we could do in that area. I dug it up in our woods 21 years ago, it grew to be the most beautiful tree I've ever seen! Got it cleaned up and moved on. You are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing your joys and sadness of gardening!
Capability Brown would be delighted! A new “window” to the cut flower garden!
Your voice when you saw the tree falling was so sad. But as always you rebounded with enthusiasm and new plans. You'll miss it for sure, but looking forward to the magic you'll create!!
I am so happy no one was hurt and glad your home and Hartley are still just fine.
Glad everything else stayed intact! I had a huge branch fall on my she shed a few weeks ago in a quick strong storm here in NY!! I was super bummed!! Thankfully I wasn’t in it as it’s my favorite summer hang out! Also it didn’t crush any of my plants around the shed! Glass half full..👍
That was impressive! Those guys reduced that huge tree to mulch, amazing! Your cleanup was really efficient, I can tell you've done that before. I really like the view without the spruce, now the house is that much more connected to the new property. I can't believe that all happened in a 5 minute storm. The butterfly garden looked so good! It's grown so much! I love seeing what's happening, please keep the videos coming, I start my day with them. Thank you so much!!!
laura you have such a positive attitude.that cleanup was so amazing.We have huge pine trees near our greenhouse and always worry about storms.
It’s actually surprising that spruce hadn’t already succumbed to the winds before now, after seeing the few lateral roots holding it down. It was bound to happen, so glad it fell when it did, and not later, after you had put in grass and flower gardens. Like you said, Laura, you now have a new creative opportunity. I just love watching you, Aaron and little Benjamin working in your beautiful space. It’s such fun, and very inspirational! God bless.
Wish we had “smell o’vision” for when they were chipping that spruce…bet it smelled AMAZING