I’m an optimistic guy, but today that optimism started to flag a bit! Wow, what a big job this is, and I’ve only just started to realise! 😂 I hope I can get this done. But a special thank you to everyone who’s been watching, your moral support will see me through!😊
Fewer pints at the pub, sir. Doctor( the one who knows you well) Xam inside and out to ameliorate/amend any hidden anomalies. While we appreciate, admire, respect your finesse and expertise we viewers would like to see you continue your videos, good health and longevity in our world for quite a while. Although tomorrow is not promised we should do our best to respect and care for our Creator's gifts to us, thank the Creator daily and know that we are probably a minute speck in the whole scheme of things we still make a difference. Best from Ohio USA, 78 years and who's counting?❤🎉😊
You keep uncovering buildings! As you clear out brush, trim trees. I can almost hear the areas sigh with relief for the Air and light . Fantastic job. Huge projects but you are waking up the lost beauty of the place. Thank you.
I think burning those dry branches will help remove them quickly. The ashes can then be spread evenly on the ground. It is good for the soil. And I would be excited to see that shed cleaned from the vines too! 😃
I think they should hire you on as their permanent grounds keeper. This is surely a big job. Watching you uncover that driveway was brutal. It seems that once you finish getting it to look good it will be time to start all over again. Stay well Martin.
I couldn't agree more. My only saving grace is that we are approaching winter. And at least things will stop growing. At least, until the place sells 🤞 I'd have to camp out here otherwise 😂 and just garden every single day.
In every major restoration, you hit a wall of gunk. You hit that in this episode. It's grunt work, and seemingly endless. Kudos to you for perseverance and energy to complete this stage in the garden restoration. It was worth it Martin, regardless of the tedious and neverending leaves! So proud of you.
Landscape fabric gives me flashbacks of the summer I spent weeks ripping it out of garden beds at one of my jobs. I loathe the stuff. I wonder if you could wrangle some volunteers to help you out? I would jump at the opportunity. Such an amazing property to work on! Keep up the great work. You are making such a great improvement every visit!
I agree, I can't stand the stuff. I prefer more natural ways to suppress weeds. This stuff is useless, the gravel on top of it is almost 50% soil 😂 it's not so much a weed suppressant anymore, as it's a flower bed. If you showed up with your garden gloves and a long handled shovel, you'd be most welcome 😅
I can completly understand your toubts! This mess is awful!!😢 Once when we bought our house, the garden also was a katastrophe. It took many weeks and muscles to clear it all up.🤦♀️But at some point we did it! The difference is, we did it for ourselfs. You just do it for someone else. That requires even more willpower. Great job so far, you can make it!!!👏👏Martin, i hope, all these great comments of your viewers will help you to get this Job done!
They are indeed, I never thought I'd take so much motivation from peoples comments. But it turns out I was wrong. I'm fully energized by them 😊 One thing I've learned is don't work when I have a horrible cold 😂 it makes me feel sorry for myself and more than a little bit emotional 😂
Oh yeah, there was far more light getting in. I'll carry on and open it up a bit more. I've some very old photos to work off, the place was breathtaking 😊
I was exhausted just watching you tackling that drive. You are doing an absolutely amazing job on this property and I admire you for your tenacity. I hope they appreciate you as much as we do. It looks like there are some lovely trees hidden under the brambles and ivy and you are breathing new life into the woodland. Keep up the good work. At least it wasn’t raining this week! 🌸🌺🍃
The driveways is looking so much better, that was some nice compost you scraped off 👌 I’m glad at one point you decided to cover your face to protect your lungs, with all the ash in that area you’ll never know what they have burned. Loads of work to do, I like it when you clear just a part of the garden, it opens it up. Are you going to do something with all the branches and sticks, like making a wooden wall for the animals? Cheers from the Netherlands ❤
Indeed, I will. Some will be used deeper in the woodland for wildlife piles. But I'll have to move them out of the main body of the garden. I'm not sure why they were even put there, to be honest. But I'll also be doing a lot of mulch making with my new chipper (when it arrives).😅 I do love new toys.
You're doing a fantastic job, Martin! I mean, you could just go through with a bulldozer..... 😅 But to see you work with care and knowledge and "garden ethic" is so fulfilling. Thanks for doing this work! 😊
It was interesting watching you process how to clean off this part of the driveway. I know you will persevere and clean it to the wall. Pruning trees and bushes are my delight! Good work!
Awesome, I love working with the trees as well. It's quite therapeutic shaping them up and letting more light into the garden 😊 it cam get a bit glum when it's too dark 😅
Martin, this property did not get in this condition overnight. This is years of neglect so I recommend that you remind yourself to eat it like an elephant. One bite at a time and consider whatever you accomplish a success for that visit. It is looking so, so much better!
Yeah, another massive one. This one has also been half baked by the fires that have been burning underneath. I was going to show it on the video, but I didn't want to upset anyone 😅
A wood chipper would be a dream come true at the moment 😅 I'd planned to hire one when I get closer to the end. Then just blitz through it all. This woodland could eat up all the wood chips easy enough.
Martin, a possibility that would save funds ad perhaps lead to future help is contacting some *local* equipment companies, rental, sales, big work firms and propose filming them delivering, show the equipment at work, and the results after while thanking them for the assist... and that many local people may watch. You can show them your viewer size, subscriber size, and positive engagements in comments that will spill over onto their company as well. This challenging but beautiful under the neglect property is truly coming back to life with your hard labor and skilled touch.
You're an encouraging one, aren't you 😊 Thank you. I shall endeavor not to disappoint 😅 I just hope the weather holds out so I can finish off the garden before Christmas.
@@martinthegardenguy I hope its not too back breaking for you but I am really excited to see all the mysterious pathways cleared so we can all get to see this wonderful garden at its best xx
I would hate to disappoint 😊 I'm actually really enjoying it, to be honest, it's certainly hard work, but still enjoyable. It's the biggest free job I've ever done though. Fortunately, it is making for good filming 😅 and it's a real treat to work around somewhere so old. Really, you can feel the history shining out of the place ☺️
It’s really beginning to develop personality, Martin! What a beautiful place it must have been, and can be again. I encourage you to keep up the good work, from Alabama USA.👍
Good evening Martin! Please don’t quit; you have made so much progress and I do not picture you as giving up on anything you have started. Besides that, you have all of your subscribers cheering you on. I do think you could use some help; because it is obvious that this can be a back-breaking job. Please take care and God bless you and your sweet family. Sincerely, Diane from Missouri 😊
Thanks Diane ☺️ 👍 you are a true motivator. I've re-energised and fit to crack on. I had a bit of a cold virus and was feeling all sorry for myself 😂 but I've put my big boy pants on now, haha.
I think everyone would get overwhelmed with this garden so you're allowed to have one of them days for tackling it. 🙂 Would love to ask the owners if I could buy some land off them to build a small house on it. My dream to be surrounded by trees.
You are doing an amazing job Martin! The transformation is intriguing, watching from New Zealand every Saturday morning, I wish I could come and give you a hand, what a huge property! Don’t give up, you’ll get there! Take care 😊
You'd most certainly be welcome 😊 thankfully we're coming up to winter here, so at least things won't be growing as much. Fingers crossed, I'll have it done by Christmas 😂 Thanks for the encouraging comment 🙏
It's a remarkable project and HUGE. It can't be recovered quickly took years and years to get this overgrown. It's like a secret garden you are slowly uncovering inch by inch. Feel proud of each uncovering.
Yeah, you're totally right. Decades of neglect, but these things happen. I'll just try to put as much right as I can for the new owners 🤞 Some of these poor trees need some help though.
Let the beauty of nature continue to inspire you to keep going. What you’ve done so far is wonderful! I’d like to see this beautiful space come back. Thank you
Please don't quit Martin, look how far you've come!. I admire you for you're tenacity and work ethic, yes, the garden is bloody huge, but what an absolutley brilliant job you have done so far. You work so hard, it would be a shame to walk away now.
Oh, thank you 😊 🙏 I'm fully energized again now, I had a cold, and I was feeling sorry for myself 😂 but thank you for the encouraging words. Much appreciated.
This is hard work now, but think how glorious these grounds will be. Your hard work will be appreciated for years. Good job and i hope you can see it through. ❤
Oh, bless you 😊, I doubt I'll quit. It's not really in my nature, I do, however, have moments of pathetic weakness when I feel like quitting 😂 Where I'm from, we call it being a mardy bum 😁
Look after yourself and just do what you can. Is there a time limit? I found your channel when you started this project and have enjoyed seeing what you have managed to achieve. I am 82 and look after a 1 acre garden at the family holiday house. You have inspired me to do more! I hope you can do some more. All the best.
Well, you've certainly motivated me 😊 well done for keeping up the work. You're an inspiration. If I'm lucky enough to reach 82, I hope I can still do some gardening. It's not the easiest work, though 😅
Wow, Martin! I think this job is going to require every bit as much mental fortitude and determination as it does physical stamina. You are an amazingly hard worker, and your sub numbers deserve to be so much higher than they are. This property is beautiful, but it has been let to go to ruin for a long time. If anybody can get it back into a reasonable state, it is you! I love watching you. Cheers! ❤️💐🇨🇦
After reading this, I became far more motivated 😊 I sometimes have an "off" day where I get a bit mardy and unmotivated. Normally, when I have to work with a cold virus 😅 like this day. But I'm fully energized now, thank you 😊👍
A prime example of where peoples enthusiasm for garden maintenance runs dry. Sometimes it's just a matter of pure graft and you brought it. Well done. 👍
Using a long handled shovel is a whole lot easier on the body for all that dirt and debris. You use your arms to lift instead bending over and using your back! You can also get your thigh under the long handle to help lift a heavy shovel load.
G'day mate, yes I am from Queensland Australia. I am new here but I have just watched the start of this restoration. Like everyone else said, don't quit, mate. You are doing an amazing job. Do you have family or friends that will help you even if it's for a few hours.
Hiya mate, I generally do this for fun and just to help people out. My mates would get fed up if I was asking for their help every week 😂 it'd cost me a fortune in six packs 😅
Quitting is entirely your decision. You have done an exceptional amount of work on this charming old garden. Seeing it opened up lets me imagine even more what it must have been like all those years ago. Your work is always beautifu, whether a regular home garden or a humongous challenge like this one. Kudos Martin
It must be ( as I said before) overwhelming to stand in front of this amount of work…. 🤯! Even watching you made me feel sorry that you have to do that all alone 😮!!! You really should look for someone backing you up. Apart from that point you do an exceptional job 💪👍👏. Don’t give up ❤
Oh, thank you. I was having a bit of an off day, I'm not normally a person who whines about things 😅 so I've re-energised now and I am in full energy mode 😁👍
You have made a huge difference to this old garden, the owners must be really pleased with how it's looking now. I did this for a living for years, it's really tough to stay motivated at times and the big jobs can be overwhelming, especially on your own. Keep going Martin!
Nooooo! You can't stop - you're the only one who could possibly do this garden justice! You've gotten so much done already. When you've finished with the garden, I think that path & driveway would come up good as new with a power wash. I can hardly wait for the next episode - stay safe & stay working on this garden!
M. Le Prince Charmant qui réveille la princesse endormie ! Oui mais là le conte laisse la place à la réalité et le travail méticuleux et acharné remplace le baiser salvateur. Merci pour cette découverte magnifique .
Clear around that little aluminum building then continue clearing the walkway. If that's the end of the walkway, I'd like to see what's around that big wooden barn in the distance towards the end of the video. Thank you! It's looking fantastic!
Great job on the driveway. Please don’t give up on this job! I believe you will see it through. You just need a bigger shovel and a chipper to mulch up all the branches, etc. I can’t wait to see what you tackle next!
The story goes on, Martin another exhausting day cutting and clearing! I bet some greedy developers would love to get their mitts on this huge garden but hopefully it's not for purchase. Keep up the good work!
It'll actually be for sale soon, although the property is classed as a listed building. So, there will be limits to what they would be allowed to do, thankfully. I'd guess someone could apply to convert the current outbuildings and modernize. But no brand new monstrosities would be allowed 😁
Please, get plenty of rest to recover. Pressing pause on yourself so you don't burn out is ok. You're taking on a massive project by yourself, so it's like planning to run a marathon. ❤
I did as you suggested, and tool a brief rest 😅 although, this particular day, I did have a cold virus, so I'm always a bit doom and gloom when I feel rough. I'm totally re-energised now, and good to go 😅💪
I would start chipping, a fire and removal of waste to encourage myself and see more space open up. Assign zones around the property and complete each zone fully. Just ideas. You are doin great work.😊
I don't think you are a quitter! the problem with a big garden is a bit like painting the Firth of Forth Bridge!! As the weather gets colder the plant growth will slow down and you will beat it into shape. Brambles are a long term eradication problem. Keep going, we want to see what is around the next corner.
Thanks ☺️ 👍 I've re-energised now, and I'm good to go 😅 You're right about the cooler weather, if this had of been in spring I may have refused to take the job (although free, is it still a job?) 😂 on. I'd have had a right battle on trying to do this by myself. Thanks for the lovely comment 😊
You are fantastic Martin taking on a huge property like this, it’s looking so good, even the trees look relieved lol whatever you do next will be worth watching ❤❤. Pauline. Wiltshire
Wonderful work! I have rarely seen someone work as hard and thoughtfully as you. Extraordinary. I disagree with you on ivy, although I respect your thinking. Afraid it will kill or damage those trees. Hang in there!
Haha, indeed I do. Although I'm not a rich man 😅 I'd love loads more kit, including a new van and a nice big wood chipper, and maybe an Aston Martin. Instead, I generally just make do with what I have available. It's a working class motto 😁
I was just watching it thinking that all the bits you've done are looking far better now and the lawns are greening up beautifully. Keep up the good work you are doing a fab job. I'd love to see that border on the right tidied and weeded to show all the beautiful shrubs. And maybe doing something a bit more "planty" which would then be finished (or as finished as gardening ever is) would help you feel a bit more positive. You are doing amazingly, it will be wonderful to maintain at the end. I'm tackling a 12ft high pyracantha with loppers tomorrow for a client. The one day of the year I'm not so keen on being a gardener 😂
Also is there a final place for the shingle? Top of a border somewhere. If so sort that border and shift the shingle straight to there. Then you could be doing clearing and construction all in one ❤
Haha, oh dear. I hope you have long sleeve on. I always end up looking like I've been in a fight with a group of cats when I do my annual pyracantha pruning sessions. Why is it all the spikey plants are the ones best suited to wildlife? Or have I just answered my own question 😂 Best of luck, and take care 👍 Thank you so much for the bonus encouragement 😊
P.s the gravel on the drive is pretty useless now, it's so mixed with soil, that it's certainly not going to be very good at suppressing weeds anymore. I'll come up with a plan for it 👍
This one has Secret Garden vibes all over it. I remember reading the Secret Garden multiple times, over and over, as a kid. 😊 Can't wait ti see what gets discovered and reinvigorated. I'd love to know, either voice over or text over, what materials you are shifting or cutting. Or later, maybe, planting 💚
Totally agree! Those brush piles are impeding your progress, and slowing you down. It's truckloads of garden debris and logs so heavy equipment is certainly needed.
Indeed, it is hard work. I'll be getting a wood chipper at some point, when I'm ready for it. But there's plenty to do in the meantime 👍 I'd love to use heavy machinery, but they are really expensive 😅 so it's man power for the most part.
This is such a massive job I wish I could just hop on a plane and come help you. But we subscribers are all here cheering you on! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 P.S. What are you doing with all that driveway soil?
Haha, you'd be most welcome 😊 All the soil is going into the woodland, as is most of the branches when they are chipped and shredded up. It'll make amazing mulch for the winter. All encouragement is greatly appreciated 😊😅
Such a lot of cleaning out but it had to be done. My back started to hurt just watching you! Don't waste time raking or sweeping, that's what the blower is for! Lovely to see that brick border emerge. Rip the vines and weeds out of that bed and throw some of the dirt on it. The leaves will make a nice mulch. The owner needs to have a big bonfire one day! What a lot of progress! Hooray!
Nope, it's a pretty easy country to be a gardener, really. Not many things can hurt 😅 even our only poisonous snake, isn't really that poisonous. The worst thing that happens is getting a stinging nettle to the face 😂
@@martinthegardenguy my first encounter with stinging nettle was last year. Had a rogue weed in my flowers, grabbed it to pull it out, thought I got stung by a bee!! Never had seen them before around here. Only thing I can think of was that the seed was in the potting soil bag that I got. Can't imagine getting this on your face!!!
I love it to 😂 wish I'd have had it 20 years ago. We used to have to use hand saws 😊 that was hard work and always produced the best blisters on one's hands.
I’m an optimistic guy, but today that optimism started to flag a bit! Wow, what a big job this is, and I’ve only just started to realise! 😂 I hope I can get this done.
But a special thank you to everyone who’s been watching, your moral support will see me through!😊
It will be good. Someone needs to take care of it after you are finished.
Considering it's almost Bonfire Night and all that brash lying around. . . .
Fewer pints at the pub, sir. Doctor( the one who knows you well) Xam inside and out to ameliorate/amend any hidden anomalies. While we appreciate, admire, respect your finesse and expertise we viewers would like to see you continue your videos, good health and longevity in our world for quite a while. Although tomorrow is not promised we should do our best to respect and care for our Creator's gifts to us, thank the Creator daily and know that we are probably a minute speck in the whole scheme of things we still make a difference. Best from Ohio USA, 78 years and who's counting?❤🎉😊
You keep uncovering buildings! As you clear out brush, trim trees. I can almost hear the areas sigh with relief for the Air and light . Fantastic job. Huge projects but you are waking up the lost beauty of the place. Thank you.
Don’t quit Martin. You’re doing a fantastic job. You could do with some extra help. That looks back breaking work.
Oh, thanks 😊 🙏 I shall carry the encouragement with me on the next visit to this garden 👍
Yes I’m sure there’s young teenagers wanting to earn a bit of cash.
I think burning those dry branches will help remove them quickly. The ashes can then be spread evenly on the ground. It is good for the soil. And I would be excited to see that shed cleaned from the vines too! 😃
God Martin that is a huge garden. And well done it’s not an easy job atall. x.
I think they should hire you on as their permanent grounds keeper. This is surely a big job. Watching you uncover that driveway was brutal. It seems that once you finish getting it to look good it will be time to start all over again. Stay well Martin.
I couldn't agree more. My only saving grace is that we are approaching winter. And at least things will stop growing.
At least, until the place sells 🤞
I'd have to camp out here otherwise 😂 and just garden every single day.
Martin you are doing a great job 👍🤩🌅.
In every major restoration, you hit a wall of gunk. You hit that in this episode. It's grunt work, and seemingly endless. Kudos to you for perseverance and energy to complete this stage in the garden restoration. It was worth it Martin, regardless of the tedious and neverending leaves! So proud of you.
How can a guy not get motivated while reading this? Thank you 😊 🙏
Spoken like someone who has known hard work, so it's much appreciated.
Landscape fabric gives me flashbacks of the summer I spent weeks ripping it out of garden beds at one of my jobs. I loathe the stuff. I wonder if you could wrangle some volunteers to help you out? I would jump at the opportunity. Such an amazing property to work on! Keep up the great work. You are making such a great improvement every visit!
I agree, I can't stand the stuff. I prefer more natural ways to suppress weeds.
This stuff is useless, the gravel on top of it is almost 50% soil 😂 it's not so much a weed suppressant anymore, as it's a flower bed.
If you showed up with your garden gloves and a long handled shovel, you'd be most welcome 😅
I can completly understand your toubts! This mess is awful!!😢 Once when we bought our house, the garden also was a katastrophe. It took many weeks and muscles to clear it all up.🤦♀️But at some point we did it! The difference is, we did it for ourselfs. You just do it for someone else. That requires even more willpower. Great job so far, you can make it!!!👏👏Martin, i hope, all these great comments of your viewers will help you to get this Job done!
They are indeed, I never thought I'd take so much motivation from peoples comments. But it turns out I was wrong.
I'm fully energized by them 😊
One thing I've learned is don't work when I have a horrible cold 😂 it makes me feel sorry for myself and more than a little bit emotional 😂
It is opening it up so nicely❤❤❤
Oh yeah, there was far more light getting in. I'll carry on and open it up a bit more.
I've some very old photos to work off, the place was breathtaking 😊
I was exhausted just watching you tackling that drive. You are doing an absolutely amazing job on this property and I admire you for your tenacity. I hope they appreciate you as much as we do. It looks like there are some lovely trees hidden under the brambles and ivy and you are breathing new life into the woodland. Keep up the good work. At least it wasn’t raining this week! 🌸🌺🍃
Oh, thank you. What a lovely comment 😊 I never thought I'd take so much encouragement from comments, but I most certainly do.
So, thanks again 😊🙏
The difference you've made IS remarkable even if you don't see it quite yet...
Magnificent work!
The driveways is looking so much better, that was some nice compost you scraped off 👌 I’m glad at one point you decided to cover your face to protect your lungs, with all the ash in that area you’ll never know what they have burned. Loads of work to do, I like it when you clear just a part of the garden, it opens it up. Are you going to do something with all the branches and sticks, like making a wooden wall for the animals? Cheers from the Netherlands ❤
Indeed, I will. Some will be used deeper in the woodland for wildlife piles. But I'll have to move them out of the main body of the garden. I'm not sure why they were even put there, to be honest.
But I'll also be doing a lot of mulch making with my new chipper (when it arrives).😅
I do love new toys.
You're doing a fantastic job, Martin!
I mean, you could just go through with a bulldozer..... 😅
But to see you work with care and knowledge and "garden ethic" is so fulfilling.
Thanks for doing this work! 😊
Thank you 😊 that's super kind.
I'd considered some heavier equipment, but to be honest, I think I subconsciously like the struggle 😂
I just subscribed !!! I love this content. USA. Missouri 👍🙏🌻
Thank you 😊 🙏 I hope you continue to enjoy the content.
Much appreciated.
Martin my man, you never cease to amaze me with your energy. If I lived there I’d come over and help. Great job .👏👍🏻
You'd be most welcome, mate! 😂
But encouragement via comments is also handy 😁👍
It was interesting watching you process how to clean off this part of the driveway. I know you will persevere and clean it to the wall. Pruning trees and bushes are my delight! Good work!
Awesome, I love working with the trees as well. It's quite therapeutic shaping them up and letting more light into the garden 😊 it cam get a bit glum when it's too dark 😅
Martin, this property did not get in this condition overnight. This is years of neglect so I recommend that you remind yourself to eat it like an elephant. One bite at a time and consider whatever you accomplish a success for that visit. It is looking so, so much better!
Martin, you are doing an awesome job cleaning up this garden. God bless you Martin and Family
Thank you 👍😊 and the same to you and yours.
How great a job you are doing! The tree ivy was going to be exactly my suggestion.
You're doing an amazing job, uncovering what's there and it's beauty ❤
You have done such an amazing job already, it would be loverly to see it finished, a real accomplishment.Respect.
Are those more of those huge pear trees along the drive way? It’s taking a long time, but the transformation will be epic! Hang in there
Yeah, another massive one. This one has also been half baked by the fires that have been burning underneath.
I was going to show it on the video, but I didn't want to upset anyone 😅
Driveway was left far too long without cleaning it what a mess wonderful job done there.
I don't know if you have access to one, but a wood chipper would be the best thing for all those branches, and make some nice mulch as well :)
A wood chipper would be a dream come true at the moment 😅
I'd planned to hire one when I get closer to the end. Then just blitz through it all.
This woodland could eat up all the wood chips easy enough.
Martin, a possibility that would save funds ad perhaps lead to future help is contacting some *local* equipment companies, rental, sales, big work firms and propose filming them delivering, show the equipment at work, and the results after while thanking them for the assist... and that many local people may watch.
You can show them your viewer size, subscriber size, and positive engagements in comments that will spill over onto their company as well.
This challenging but beautiful under the neglect property is truly coming back to life with your hard labor and skilled touch.
You can easily see the hard graft you’ve been putting in, its making a huge difference xx
You're an encouraging one, aren't you 😊
Thank you. I shall endeavor not to disappoint 😅 I just hope the weather holds out so I can finish off the garden before Christmas.
@@martinthegardenguy I hope its not too back breaking for you but I am really excited to see all the mysterious pathways cleared so we can all get to see this wonderful garden at its best xx
I would hate to disappoint 😊
I'm actually really enjoying it, to be honest, it's certainly hard work, but still enjoyable.
It's the biggest free job I've ever done though. Fortunately, it is making for good filming 😅 and it's a real treat to work around somewhere so old.
Really, you can feel the history shining out of the place ☺️
@@martinthegardenguy It would be a bonus if the owners knew any history of it and made an appearance too xx
It’s really beginning to develop personality, Martin! What a beautiful place it must have been, and can be again. I encourage you to keep up the good work, from Alabama USA.👍
Good evening Martin! Please don’t quit; you have made so much progress and I do not picture you as giving up on anything you have started. Besides that, you have all of your subscribers cheering you on. I do think you could use some help; because it is obvious that this can be a back-breaking job. Please take care and God bless you and your sweet family. Sincerely, Diane from Missouri 😊
Thanks Diane ☺️ 👍 you are a true motivator.
I've re-energised and fit to crack on. I had a bit of a cold virus and was feeling all sorry for myself 😂 but I've put my big boy pants on now, haha.
@@martinthegardenguy , so glad you are better!☺️
What a a transformation you are doing a great job.Hard work but rewarding to see the garden coming back to life how it should be.God bless you.😊😊😊
My arms and back hurt just watching you! Keep going! This is amazing.
I’m loving this transformation.
Nooo don't quit...you've done so much and it really is making a difference!
I'll keep going 😊👍 I think I was just having one of those days.
@@martinthegardenguy Excellent....you got this!
I think everyone would get overwhelmed with this garden so you're allowed to have one of them days for tackling it. 🙂
Would love to ask the owners if I could buy some land off them to build a small house on it. My dream to be surrounded by trees.
You are doing an amazing job Martin! The transformation is intriguing, watching from New Zealand every Saturday morning, I wish I could come and give you a hand, what a huge property! Don’t give up, you’ll get there! Take care 😊
You'd most certainly be welcome 😊 thankfully we're coming up to winter here, so at least things won't be growing as much.
Fingers crossed, I'll have it done by Christmas 😂 Thanks for the encouraging comment 🙏
Amazing job, another building and I saw another in the background. May the treasure hunt continue 🙌🙌🙌
It's a remarkable project and HUGE. It can't be recovered quickly took years and years to get this overgrown. It's like a secret garden you are slowly uncovering inch by inch. Feel proud of each uncovering.
Yeah, you're totally right. Decades of neglect, but these things happen. I'll just try to put as much right as I can for the new owners 🤞
Some of these poor trees need some help though.
Let the beauty of nature continue to inspire you to keep going. What you’ve done so far is wonderful! I’d like to see this beautiful space come back. Thank you
Oh, thank you. You certainly know how to motivate me 😊👍
Please don't quit Martin, look how far you've come!. I admire you for you're tenacity and work ethic, yes, the garden is bloody huge, but what an absolutley brilliant job you have done so far. You work so hard, it would be a shame to walk away now.
Oh, thank you 😊 🙏
I'm fully energized again now, I had a cold, and I was feeling sorry for myself 😂 but thank you for the encouraging words. Much appreciated.
So much hard work!! It is really starting to shape up. Can't wait for the next one! 💚
I'm hoping there will be two a week for a while 😂 I'll never get it done otherwise.
It’s a magical trip discovering different parts of the garden.
Oh what a treat. Weed barrier. Keep up the good work!
This is hard work now, but think how glorious these grounds will be. Your hard work will be appreciated for years. Good job and i hope you can see it through. ❤
Oh, bless you 😊, I doubt I'll quit. It's not really in my nature, I do, however, have moments of pathetic weakness when I feel like quitting 😂
Where I'm from, we call it being a mardy bum 😁
He come s back in a few months and a Tesco is being built...🤣🇺🇸
@@AnthropoidOne 🤣
Carry on straight down ,Great job done
Thank you 😊 🙏
I'm really enjoying this series. That is a really antique wheelbarrow you have there Martin.
It is an old one, isn't it 😂 still works though. I found it in the white barn 😁
Look after yourself and just do what you can. Is there a time limit? I found your channel when you started this project and have enjoyed seeing what you have managed to achieve. I am 82 and look after a 1 acre garden at the family holiday house. You have inspired me to do more! I hope you can do some more. All the best.
Well, you've certainly motivated me 😊 well done for keeping up the work. You're an inspiration. If I'm lucky enough to reach 82, I hope I can still do some gardening. It's not the easiest work, though 😅
Wow, Martin! I think this job is going to require every bit as much mental fortitude and determination as it does physical stamina. You are an amazingly hard worker, and your sub numbers deserve to be so much higher than they are. This property is beautiful, but it has been let to go to ruin for a long time. If anybody can get it back into a reasonable state, it is you! I love watching you. Cheers! ❤️💐🇨🇦
After reading this, I became far more motivated 😊 I sometimes have an "off" day where I get a bit mardy and unmotivated. Normally, when I have to work with a cold virus 😅 like this day.
But I'm fully energized now, thank you 😊👍
That sir, is back breaking work! But look at your progress, the garden is starting to look alive again!
Literally back breaking 😅 I'm getting too old for this 😂
Thank you for the lovely comment
A creepy mix of bark, ash, fallen leaves and mud...wow, that's a challenging job Martin!! You definitely need a super shovel here 😉
I'm going to invest in a super shovel 😅 I've had my orders, by viewers, and also my back 😂
You’re getting there! 💚
My favorite motto 😁
A prime example of where peoples enthusiasm for garden maintenance runs dry. Sometimes it's just a matter of pure graft and you brought it. Well done. 👍
It didn't help that I had a minging cold 😷🤒 I've put my big boy pants on now and ready to get cracking 😂
Goodness me that was a lot of spade work for you Martin. It’s looking great. You’ll soon have it tamed.❤
Good job Martin! Just keep on cutting and clearing for now. Then you will have a better idea of the different areas you want in the new garden. ❤
Cheers 👍 😊 I'll keel going, I think I was having an "off day" 😂 I'm re-energized now and ready to crack on.
Using a long handled shovel is a whole lot easier on the body for all that dirt and debris. You use your arms to lift instead bending over and using your back! You can also get your thigh under the long handle to help lift a heavy shovel load.
I'll search for one tonight 😅 I suppose I do need one. This place alone will make it repay the investment.
Hi you can get one from screw fix bulldog @@martinthegardenguy
You are doing a great job keep going it will be well worth it .❤
G'day mate, yes I am from Queensland Australia. I am new here but I have just watched the start of this restoration.
Like everyone else said, don't quit, mate. You are doing an amazing job. Do you have family or friends that will help you even if it's for a few hours.
Hiya mate, I generally do this for fun and just to help people out.
My mates would get fed up if I was asking for their help every week 😂 it'd cost me a fortune in six packs 😅
Quitting is entirely your decision. You have done an exceptional amount of work on this charming old garden. Seeing it opened up lets me imagine even more what it must have been like all those years ago. Your work is always beautifu, whether a regular home garden or a humongous challenge like this one. Kudos Martin
It must be ( as I said before) overwhelming to stand in front of this amount of work…. 🤯! Even watching you made me feel sorry that you have to do that all alone 😮!!! You really should look for someone backing you up. Apart from that point you do an exceptional job 💪👍👏. Don’t give up ❤
Oh, thank you.
I was having a bit of an off day, I'm not normally a person who whines about things 😅 so I've re-energised now and I am in full energy mode 😁👍
You have made a huge difference to this old garden, the owners must be really pleased with how it's looking now. I did this for a living for years, it's really tough to stay motivated at times and the big jobs can be overwhelming, especially on your own. Keep going Martin!
Nooooo! You can't stop - you're the only one who could possibly do this garden justice! You've gotten so much done already. When you've finished with the garden, I think that path & driveway would come up good as new with a power wash. I can hardly wait for the next episode - stay safe & stay working on this garden!
that was backbreaking work 😮
Your doing a great job, it's all fun to watch!😊
Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it 😊
A tarp to drag stuff to, and a grabber, might make it earier!
M. Le Prince Charmant qui réveille la princesse endormie ! Oui mais là le conte laisse la place à la réalité et le travail méticuleux et acharné remplace le baiser salvateur. Merci pour cette découverte magnifique .
May I suggest a longer handled shovel and one of the attachments to keep you from ruining your back..❤
You may indeed suggest a long handled shovel. Everyone else has 😅
I'll go with the group and order myself one 😁
Clear around that little aluminum building then continue clearing the walkway. If that's the end of the walkway, I'd like to see what's around that big wooden barn in the distance towards the end of the video. Thank you! It's looking fantastic!
Great job on the driveway. Please don’t give up on this job! I believe you will see it through. You just need a bigger shovel and a chipper to mulch up all the branches, etc. I can’t wait to see what you tackle next!
I've ordered a chipper, and the shovel is on my Christmas list 😁😊
The story goes on, Martin another exhausting day cutting and clearing! I bet some greedy developers would love to get their mitts on this huge garden but hopefully it's not for purchase. Keep up the good work!
It'll actually be for sale soon, although the property is classed as a listed building. So, there will be limits to what they would be allowed to do, thankfully.
I'd guess someone could apply to convert the current outbuildings and modernize. But no brand new monstrosities would be allowed 😁
Not sure if you all have mulchers that can be rented, but it would be relaxing to see you mulch up all those branches that are stacked up.
I've ordered one 😂 new toy alert for the next Fridays video 😁👍
I'm going to be on full mulch mode!
@@martinthegardenguy YES!!
Please, get plenty of rest to recover. Pressing pause on yourself so you don't burn out is ok. You're taking on a massive project by yourself, so it's like planning to run a marathon. ❤
I did as you suggested, and tool a brief rest 😅 although, this particular day, I did have a cold virus, so I'm always a bit doom and gloom when I feel rough.
I'm totally re-energised now, and good to go 😅💪
My back hurts just watching you. Good pogress!
Haha, thankfully, my back was OK. Not sure how, though 😅
Thanks for the comment 👍
I really want to live in this magical place! :)
Me to 😊 it's awesome. It needs some work, though 😅
@@martinthegardenguy you are doing an amazing job :)
you deserve more subscribers hard working diligent
Thank you 😊 🙏
Hi, Martin. You're doing a fantastic job!
Please don't give up ,you are doing a great job ,it looks so much better
I'm rested now and ready to crack on, I think I was having a mardy day 😅
I would start chipping, a fire and removal of waste to encourage myself and see more space open up. Assign zones around the property and complete each zone fully. Just ideas. You are doin great work.😊
Great ideas 😊👍 I've already ordered a wood chipper 😅 I can't wait to get stuck in and make tones of mulch 😂
I don't think you are a quitter! the problem with a big garden is a bit like painting the Firth of Forth Bridge!! As the weather gets colder the plant growth will slow down and you will beat it into shape. Brambles are a long term eradication problem. Keep going, we want to see what is around the next corner.
Thanks ☺️ 👍 I've re-energised now, and I'm good to go 😅
You're right about the cooler weather, if this had of been in spring I may have refused to take the job (although free, is it still a job?) 😂 on.
I'd have had a right battle on trying to do this by myself.
Thanks for the lovely comment 😊
Years of neglect on that driveway…great job
Looking better every time you’re there. Cheers from Ken in Alabama USA
Thank you for the comment, Ken. Nice to have you on board 👍
You are fantastic Martin taking on a huge property like this, it’s looking so good, even the trees look relieved lol whatever you do next will be worth watching ❤❤. Pauline. Wiltshire
Thanks Pauline ☺️ 👍 you're a true motivator.
You are some man for one man!
What a man
Great progress
Wonderful work! I have rarely seen someone work as hard and thoughtfully as you. Extraordinary. I disagree with you on ivy, although I respect your thinking. Afraid it will kill or damage those trees. Hang in there!
What about a longer shovel and bigger wheelbarrow? Do you think that might be advantageous?
Haha, indeed I do. Although I'm not a rich man 😅 I'd love loads more kit, including a new van and a nice big wood chipper, and maybe an Aston Martin.
Instead, I generally just make do with what I have available. It's a working class motto 😁
@@martinthegardenguy my back feels for your back. You are a hard worker, I just want you to stay healthy and upright! You rock!
Wouldn’t a longer handled shovel/spade be less stress on your back??
Yes, it would 😂 so it's now at the top of my Christmas list.
Backbreaking, yes. Time consuming, yes. Making a huge difference, absolutely!
Arduous. Fantastic job though. 👍👏👏👏
I was just watching it thinking that all the bits you've done are looking far better now and the lawns are greening up beautifully. Keep up the good work you are doing a fab job. I'd love to see that border on the right tidied and weeded to show all the beautiful shrubs. And maybe doing something a bit more "planty" which would then be finished (or as finished as gardening ever is) would help you feel a bit more positive. You are doing amazingly, it will be wonderful to maintain at the end. I'm tackling a 12ft high pyracantha with loppers tomorrow for a client. The one day of the year I'm not so keen on being a gardener 😂
Also is there a final place for the shingle? Top of a border somewhere. If so sort that border and shift the shingle straight to there. Then you could be doing clearing and construction all in one ❤
Haha, oh dear. I hope you have long sleeve on. I always end up looking like I've been in a fight with a group of cats when I do my annual pyracantha pruning sessions.
Why is it all the spikey plants are the ones best suited to wildlife? Or have I just answered my own question 😂
Best of luck, and take care 👍
Thank you so much for the bonus encouragement 😊
P.s the gravel on the drive is pretty useless now, it's so mixed with soil, that it's certainly not going to be very good at suppressing weeds anymore.
I'll come up with a plan for it 👍
Hi Martin. I am really enjoying this garden restoration! It’s a lot of hard work but will be amazing when you are done!😊
I hope so too! 😅
This job just keeps on getting tougher. Hang in there, bit by bit you're making inroads - it's looking lots better already.
Fantastic 😍
This one has Secret Garden vibes all over it. I remember reading the Secret Garden multiple times, over and over, as a kid. 😊
Can't wait ti see what gets discovered and reinvigorated.
I'd love to know, either voice over or text over, what materials you are shifting or cutting. Or later, maybe, planting 💚
You may need to get a helper by bribing them with a free lunch 😁🙂
Every now and again, I do think about it, but then I remember I love working by myself 😂
dont quit!! yr doing a great job 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Awesome encouragement 😊😅 thank you. I don't think I ever quit, but I do have some days where it crosses my mind 😂 I'm sure we all do.
Heavy equipment needed for that clearance and such hard work for one person.
Totally agree! Those brush piles are impeding your progress, and slowing you down. It's truckloads of garden debris and logs so heavy equipment is certainly needed.
Indeed, it is hard work. I'll be getting a wood chipper at some point, when I'm ready for it. But there's plenty to do in the meantime 👍
I'd love to use heavy machinery, but they are really expensive 😅 so it's man power for the most part.
Maybe you could try and talk a local renting firm to let you loan some equipment at cost or even free in return for some advertisement, Pam
That was one brutal job😮
This is such a massive job I wish I could just hop on a plane and come help you. But we subscribers are all here cheering you on!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
P.S. What are you doing with all that driveway soil?
Haha, you'd be most welcome 😊
All the soil is going into the woodland, as is most of the branches when they are chipped and shredded up.
It'll make amazing mulch for the winter.
All encouragement is greatly appreciated 😊😅
You should rent a Chipper for all those tree branches and you can use the mulch in the garden.
I've gone one better and ordered one 😊 it'll be in one of the upcoming videos.
Where I'll be going into full mulch making mode 😂
Such a lot of cleaning out but it had to be done. My back started to hurt just watching you! Don't waste time raking or sweeping, that's what the blower is for! Lovely to see that brick border emerge. Rip the vines and weeds out of that bed and throw some of the dirt on it. The leaves will make a nice mulch. The owner needs to have a big bonfire one day! What a lot of progress! Hooray!
Hey Martin, do you guys have poison ivy and poison oak over there? Never hear it being mentioned so I wondered. Keep up the great work!!!❤🎉😊
Nope, it's a pretty easy country to be a gardener, really. Not many things can hurt 😅 even our only poisonous snake, isn't really that poisonous.
The worst thing that happens is getting a stinging nettle to the face 😂
@@martinthegardenguy my first encounter with stinging nettle was last year. Had a rogue weed in my flowers, grabbed it to pull it out, thought I got stung by a bee!! Never had seen them before around here. Only thing I can think of was that the seed was in the potting soil bag that I got. Can't imagine getting this on your face!!!
Great job Martin. I love that little chainsaw. Keep going, you've got this 😊
I love it to 😂 wish I'd have had it 20 years ago. We used to have to use hand saws 😊 that was hard work and always produced the best blisters on one's hands.