Designing Our New Land! 🌿// Garden Answer
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Reserving a grassy section of the new property for outdoor playing is a great dad move!! 😊
Yes that’s a wonderful idea
I was thinking to leave a grassy area as she was talking, I am glad it is being taken into consideration. It would be a great all purpose area and also gives an open restful feel amongst all the other lovely garden beds.
@@boofyhalfpint8559 Yes, a nice private park feel. 🙂
I agree as well! A place where the boys can run and have football fun. I hope Laura will incorporate a beautiful landscape that also has space for family!
My husband's the same way; "where am I gonna play football with the kids??" Lol
I’m SO GLAD you did the drone diagram, NOW I get it!!!!! When you talked about moving the driveway and extending the lawn I was like whaaaaa??? Hahahaha! Seeing it now I understand and I can’t wait to see it all!!!
I agree, I couldn't visualize it until I saw the drone shot with the sketches!
Benjamin and his sibling will want that area to burn up their energy.
I've been watching old videos from a couple three years ago. Wow! Such a difference. A&L's video content and quality have grown tremendously. Still no climbing apparatus for the kids?
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@@Edu_Kate they have a lot of trees to climb. Kids have been doing that forever. Climbing structures are often for kids in urban areas where that is not the case. Besides, once they start school, there will be that sort of things.
I was agonizing over doing over part of my house/yard, and a friend of mine, who's a professional designer, said " I'll tell you a big design secret. When you build and plant what you love, it all goes together." I think of that every time I'm driving home with a car full of palms, plants and such that were too good to pass up at a garden center. I love what you all are doing, and I'm so glad you're letting us in on the process. Dreaming is so much fun!
Yes!!!!
Thanks for sharing the big design secret: "When you build and plant what you love, it all goes together." I can't tell you how encouraging that is as I'm doing a landscape makeover, too.
As a very visual person, this was really helpful to give us all an idea of the plans you've been talking about within the space and to see the general scale of it compared to a tree, greenhouse and your existing gardens. Seeing the teeny images of polytunnels on the drawing really put into perspective how massive the new property is. I hope you add in more drone footage as you work on it, it has been really helpful to be able to place things on the current property as it can get a bit confusing knowing which area you're talking about, even after watching for years!
Love the more structured engineer focused videos. Lots of love from Tunisia ❤️ please guys take a moment to pray for Lebanon .
Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Lebanon. 🙏🏼
Prayers being said.
Prayers for Lebanon
Praying for Lebanon. 😞
That explosion was cataclysmic. I've seen fertilizer explosions in Texas but this was waaay worse.
It’s so much fun to see the “plans” for the new space. Change is good. Roll with it and your viewers will be here cheering you on. What ever is decided on, it will be glorious!
Sandra, I couldn't have said it any better!
100th like! Can’t agree more
I see something that I like at a garden center, buy it, then scratch my head when I get it home wondering where I’m going to put whatever I purchased,that’s my plan💚🙃
I'm currently having that problem with 3 Hydrangea Standards.
Lol!! Same here! My husband knows better than to send me to the Home Depot for anything because I always come back with at least one plant. But like you, I don’t have a spot for any of them 😆🤗
@@amandakaye902 😆 Same!
Lol same
Same
I wonder how many of your viewers stop to think how fortunate we are to be on this journey with you. I feel honored to be invited to your home every day via social media. The videos and photos brighten my day. I have had a love of gardening ever since I was a little girl. Your property is a sweet reminder of my childhood home where my father grew everything (except asparagus, because he didn't like it) His gardening, along with my mothers canning and freezing, fed our entire family and half the neighborhood as well. He also had a small cut flower garden for my mother. Your videos touch me deeply. I am truly grateful.
I've been watching you guys for a few years now and I'm so happy to see you at almost a million subscribers!! CONGRATS!
Me too! Very cool to see their passion turn into a business that is family based.
I just realized ,after many years of being an artist, that I'm an intuitive artist. I think you just described yourself as an intutive gardener! 🥰🌲🌿🌾⚘🌻🥀
Patty at Rumdycreations YES! Patty... I so agree... Perfect description of Laura! She is anINTUITIVE GARDNER”😉
You are truly an artist, Laura. I am many years older than you but that is our connection. I look out onto my gardens and I see an emerging Summer's painting...painting in plants. You have inspired me to begin a formal cutting garden this year. Blessings on all that you and Aaron do to bring beauty and art to the landscape
Every house that overlooks that property is going to have major renovations after you are done. I foresee walls of windows being installed.
Surrounding property values are definitely going up.
I suspect when they began buying and building, knowing it is a small town...all the neighbors know who is neighboring them. They most likely shop at the Mom and Dads nursery.
It makes me feel so good when you talk about how you like to try things and then it's ok to change your mind. That it's even part of your process that you enjoy! I have tears rolling down my face thinking that I'm ok too, and not a failure, and I can enjoy the trying out of things with out paralyzing self doubt. Thank you for being you and doing what you do!
I so agree with you! I can let myself get so overwhelmed with thinking I have to have a permanent plan. And then nothing happens. It’s heartening to hear a “pro” say it’s okay to just wing it at times.
Oh gosh! Dry your tears. Gardens are (by design) never static. Plants can be successful for a while then decline some years later. Trees grow and cast a wide shadow. New plants are developed that we HAVE to have. ☺
Ladies, this doesn’t only happen to gardening. I find myself in the same situation in cooking too. Last minute, I chg to another menu. The art of it is not to be fixed in it. Be creative. Love to everyone.
Showing the colored picture was so helpful. So far I felt lost when I tried to visualize what you are planning. Thanks for showing us..... it is amazing how that finished corner with your “shade tree” sets the tone for the whole area!
I love how you have joined the 2 properties into one.....Really like the soccer field!
I am extremely excited to see this entire development, and we all have your back with any decision you both make.
Good morning! Grateful for a new video and the fact that my garden survived yesterday’s storm on the East Coast! Hope all are well. 💚🌿
On my morning walk, I was astounded by the number of huge trees ripped right out of the ground, roots and all. Incredible. Downed power lines, trees blocking roadways, street signal lights flashing. We got walloped.
This was a great video. Vision is always hard to deliver, especially with so many variables. I am enjoying the process at any pace, the main thing is you both are too.
I LOVE this type of video. It inspires me to dream. I wish my version of "slow" was the same.
Loved this video! So glad you did it! And we get to see the future of “Garden Answer”! Could have listened to you “dream talk” all morning !
Thanks for bringing us along on this part of the journey with you!!
Love, love, love! I’m so excited to be able to come along for your process. Your plans look amazing! Thank you as always for including us!
I know we are all super excited to see your plan come to fruition Laura, but what are Aaron’s plans for Christmas lights for the new property?!
And totally unrelated to gardening, I think it was the first time I’ve ever seen Laura’s (left) ear, with a beautiful earring because we got a glimpse of her ear at the beginning of this video when the wind was blowing her hair...very pretty !
oh yeah the lights!
🤣😉
Laura, seeing you out in the heat, i just wanted to give you a big glass of cold water! I love the idea of having a big grassy area for play! Awesome idea Aaron. 👍
Having grown up with a large orchard, and now having fruit trees cramped into a backyard space, all i can say is, make sure you don't crowd them - you want good ventilation, and space to let you prune them easily.
I'm so excited about your plans! Have fun with it! 😁
I’d love to see some of the arrangements you are making with this years cut flowers. You have a real flair for flower arrangements, please share some with us xx
Interesting...heck yeah! Inspiring uhhhh... YES! Seeing your family process and compromise..... PRICELESS! 😊❤
Oooh this makes my heart swell. I am such a visual person. I love your design Laura and I cannot wait to see this begin.
Watching you say “fancy greenhouse” in this video & knowing what you have now, HARTLEY!! It makes me so happy to have seen your dream come to fruition ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your plans, I feel like that's such a personal and intimate thing your sharing, it's like we're your family 👪
And I LOVE that you're a paper and pencil planer! Having the power of planning in your pen is how I like to do things also.
Ultimately, it will be beautiful, because everything you guys do is!
You and Aaron are great marriage role models also, and the world needs more people like you❤❤❤
Blessings, hope you're feeling well🤰
Missed little Benjamin 💜
Exciting! Also I loved the realness of running mascara and sweaty hair, though Laura still looks gorgeous, especially compared to me when I’m gardening...it’s not a pretty sight 🙈 but I get the jobs done!
I truly enjoy the design development process...from initial imaginings to beginning the ground level layout and then redesign as needed. I believe seeing your process helps many of us with our own spaces - knowing where you started and then seeing the beautiful transformation that lies ahead - and encourages us to just go for it! You’ve been a huge inspiration to me and your influences can be see seen all over my tiny 0.33 acre slice of heaven! Thank you! 💚🌸🙏🏼 Take home message: enjoy the journey!
Robbin Garcia well said! 😊👍🏻
Kathleen Hazy Thank you!
How wonderful it is to have a blank space to work with, especially when you have the knowledge and the capacity to bring all your ideas to a reality. Good luck with everything.
Hey Laura and Aaron! Looking good! One thing that you may want to consider is a patio near that large green lawn. Reason I say that is my parents really like to watch my high school kids practice on the pitch so to speak. They will appreciate a place to sit out of the sun and spectate. By the time my son was 5 he was taking up a huge amount of space for running, kicking the soccer ball and playing catch with the football. The words he still utters at 17 are: “grandma watch this”!
The draft plan is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing those - the visual makes it so much easier for me to understand. Even then I miss stuff. At first glance I thought the thrree blue spruce were three ponds.
Me too...😂🤣
I agree with Aaron on the grass! It will be so beautiful pulling in! And fun space for the kids as they grow!
And for lawn parties when the kids graduate or marry. (Did that scare you a bit?)
i loved this video... first, one of the reasons we love you both so much is that you make it so personal, and we are honored to be treated like friends instead of just "audience"... second, THIS IS EXCITING!! i can't add land to my tiny property, nor do i have the energy, money, etc to do it anyway, so i can live vicariously through you and Aaron and watch this whole process!! and you two are so impressive in your thoughtfulness about the whole thing: the planning, the measuring, the conversation.. honestly, it's a lesson in relationship as much as gardening :) i'm a lot like you, just sort of dig it up and go and then hubby comes behind me and tries to adjust watering and borders and stuff to what i've done, lol... not always a good way to go! i love how precise you plan things with measurements, etc but you still allow that room for changing your mind... this plan differs slightly from one of the first drawings you showed us months ago, and hooray, it's part of the evolving process... what a beautiful place this is going to be... and thank you for taking us along for the ride!! :)
You two are so cute together. Nice to see a couple that work well together with a mutual dream. Thank you for all your efforts in sharing your dreams. Fun to watch the progress. Its really nice to sit here in my air-conditioned house, feet up, sipping my coffee' watching you work your tail off. Thank you! 💕
I love the beginning stages of planning to see your thoughts working out through this property! It's so nice to have initial plans even if you change your mind down the road. It's just nice to have something to base off of! I really enjoy seeing this!
Love the maps. Thank you for the visual aids!
I'm a visual learner so I will admit these past few months I've been clueless when it comes to the end result. The tablet at the end really really helped !!!! Thanks!
It is very exciting to see the plan & the process. You are so inspiring! Laura, in that heat, put your beautiful hair up! I can't stand my hair on my neck during the heat. Thanks for including so many of us in your life.
Your Family’s Gardening journey is always interesting and inspirational. I just love that you are letting us see the empty pasture evolve. Keep up the good work!!😀
Great video! Really enjoyed seeing your thought process and dreams of the new space. It’s great to hear details of the planning before it becomes permanent
Not boring at all Laura! It's amazing how you guys planned out the new area. I'd be lost as what to do. Very interesting to watch a blank slate turn into something beautiful! Love all the fruit trees actually all the trees in general.
Wow! Your vision is incredible! This is going to be fantastic, whatever you decide. I'm glad you're keeping the grass area for play. As Benjamin and the wee one get older, the kids will want to come play at your house. This was fun.
Laura: A fancy structure perhaps... Everyone Watching: she’s getting the greenhouse 😱😱😱 YASSSS
You mean THE GREENHOUSE?? 😻
I think we should set up a Go Fund Me for that dream greenhouse.
What about the veggie and cut flower gardens?? Did I miss something?
sounds like they’re getting that beautiful greenhouse....what a dream🥰
@@budoneof15 I think we should! lol Maybe I'm being selfish, but it's not just for Laura, it's for us, too. The one she's said she wants & has shown pics of is gorgeous! Then, think about all she'd do with it! We get the great benefit of not only getting to see the beauty, but in learning even more.
Good morning garden answer let’s get this show on the road, you guys have a huge land space 👍🏾👍🏾.
Your new neighbors are so lucky to be surrounded by your beautiful property. I too can’t plan what plants I need until I visit the garden center. Need them for inspiration. And usually I buy something I would have never thought of until I saw it! Lol.
It was wonderful to watch, Laura! Helpful, inspiring, soooo exciting.
Also? I just love you guys. I don't know how that sounds coming from an stranger? But when you watch someone for, you know, hundreds of hours on video talking about their passion, you come to know that person a little bit and, what can I say, I love you guys, all three of you, so much.
Think I’ll get my son to send his drone up so I can start getting ideas for the rest of our property! I dream like you, Laura....I can commit to a design, but still need freedom to change my mind. 😆
Nothing like your kid helping with their technology in order for you to succeed.
R Darrett Exactly! 😂
LOVED this video! Seeing the drone view was so helpful in envisioning what you've been talking about. Thankyou for sharing your journey!
I love that you're going to have an avenue of trees to drive down every time you come home, with a big lawn adjacent to that. It will be so restful to the eyes. The other thing in your drawing I really like is the little woods with the pathway running through it, up in the corner near where you're entrance is....I love walking in a pine/evergreen forest....there's something about pine needles underfoot, and the smells are so nice. I'm anxious to see what develops there!
I’d like to know what kind of coffee you drink in the morning because I need some of that! Lol! Kidding! You’re my favorite Laura! So encouraging and infectious with how you LOVE what you do and how you balance it with being a mother and wife. You guys are on an incredible journey! Thanks for bringing us all along! Blessings from Texas!
I am so looking forward to your plans.this is going to turn out beautiful.
Love how honest you are with the process. I have this same issue.
I agree with Aaron. Leave a large grassy area for your children, or put in a swimming pool!
I have been watching your channel since you were in your old house. Watching this video just made me tear up, I am so proud of you guys, and you give me fresh inspiration to follow my dreams. I can’t wait to see how the property develops over time. Congratulations again on your new little addition, and almost 1M subscribers 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
Did not skip to the end, so looking forward to seeing this evolve.
Laura: I could chat all day about this...
Me: gets more coffee,.......
Awesome beautiful design
We designed our small home garden this year and it is not an easy process. But we like it very much and it gives us real connection with our garden.
I'm new to the channel and I've been watching old videos all out of order and is nice to see things evolving and plans changing throughout the years. And seeing your family growing is one of my favorites ❤
So happy that you decided to do grass pathways.... This is such a fun project to watch ,, and I can’t wait to see each and every step . Thank you for taking us all along.
Love watching the process! “Keep Dreaming” and sharing! Have an awesome day!🌲🌿
Laura/Aaron ~ Consider Placing The Two High Tunnels (end-to-end) In The Back Garden Area. It Would Look More Appropriate Next To The Barn, Because Of Its Structural Appearance And Function, Rather Than The Beauty Of Flowers/Plants Being Grown There, And Hidden More From View.
Just wanted to let you know that this video was SO FUN! I love to watch you and Aaron work together and I love seeing how you think through things! You guys are awesome!
SO EXCITING! Thanks for sharing your process of deciding as you go, which is what I do, learning which spots hold water, dry out faster, where the rainwater flows and needs to be diverted, etc. Ongoing research shows me plants I wasn't already aware of, and they're often ones that are perfect for what I need. It's a relief to know my process is acceptable. Love your drawings and colored drone footage. Your explanations are very understandable, but your drawings are fun to see. Thanks for taking us along on this great adventure with you and Aaron.
Loved the plans for the new property and it all makes sense now.
I did have trouble trying to figure out the new drive way but after seeing your plans, I think it will look stunnning xxx
Laura: I think one person owns this giant lot
also Laura: showing her plans of her second property that's double the size of the lot
xd no shade. I understand this is your job. love this video thank you
Hi Laura and Aaron! I really appreciate what you did to show us your initial plans for the new property. I love being a part of your adventures. I'm a visual person, so it's so much easier, and nicer, seeing it on paper and then your iPad. I love that you could do that, who knew? Not me! LOL! As always, I look forward to everything you guys accomplish on your new property, and your old property! Could you have imagined that you would be referring to the property that you've had only for several years as your "old" property? You guys are such a joy to watch! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love watching how others plan their gardens. I don't have a ton of experience of gadening on my own, growing up my family grew veggies and flowers and it's a hobby that's been passed down. I've been a bit at a loss as to how to put my ideas on paper. I really needed this video!
I hope there’s a place for a swing set!! ❤️
Yes! Kids need play space!
@@michelleh7133 Some kids play space ideas from a pre school teacher: climbing structure, sand box, water play area, nature collection area, with plenty of shade for those warm days.
Love it all!! Can’t wait for the process to start!!
Laura & Arron wow! Great video! Thanks for taking us on your journey with you in your new space.... Patty, a fellow follower is an ‘intuitive’ artist and considers you an ‘intuitive’ Gardner... now I know how to describe my gardening-self and why you so inspire me!!!!!! Following your gut girl! It has a wonderful intuitive sense! Blessings & big Gratitude for all you & Arron do to inspire our gardening-selfs! Now...Out to the garden for me..😍
Adding a pool? In your climate and with the space seems like a nice add for your family’s enjoyment over time.
Love your energy ! Makes me wish I was younger again . My yard is almost to full from past projects tho .
The new area is looking great !
Laura: "i don't know if you guys are like me, when dream sketching things, i tend to dream big and maybe visualize things that space can't handle"
Me: "it's like looking in a mirror"
I try to visualize mature plants so a newly planted garden has lots of wide open spaces, but some of these plants will eventually quadruple in size and I'd hate to have to dig them up down the road because I miscalculated. Experience taught me that.
Leave the grassy area for Benjamin and dad to play that sounds wonderful and will give both so much joy and plus there will be a new little one
We would never skip to the end of your videos! Im glad you are showing an area that's a blank slate. My house was built 3 years ago and the yard is still at a beginning stage. It can be so overwhelming to know what to do when there's so much space.
You're my inspiration, Laura.
I live in The Bahamas but a girl can dream.
Would you all ever consider doing rough plans for people who send you pictures of their landscape? I think that would be awesome!
That would be an awesome “giveaway” to a lucky winner!
Hasn't she said in the past she detests doing that? lol, are you trolling her?
Yeah....they could do that in their spare time.
@@Bamboo4U2 No I would never do that, and I don't recall her ever saying that. Or else I wouldn't have said anything.
@@samantharoberts1736 of course not. I'm playing with you. But seriously, she's said in the past that customers in the garden center would ask her to do that and it was her least favorite thing to do since she hates planning on paper.
Very helpful, thank you. I'm a visual learner so seeing your plans drawn out helps tremendously. I operate the same way you do and need to be able to "feel" my way through projects like these. Having the freedom to try something out and live with it for a while to see whether it works is invaluable. Take your time and adapt your plans as necessary. It will be beautiful in the end. ~ Lisa
Laura, yes it is inspiring! At least for me. I’m not a “planner” per se and that gets me in trouble. I tend to feel stuck once I put something in the ground. You’ve taught me to move it if it doesn’t bring joy and you’ve taught me to plan ahead when possible. It’ll be fun to see how your plan evolves once things start going in. Loving it!!
Looks like your going for the “great lawn”! Fabulous!
I think having an open grass area somewhere where the kids [ future] can play, kick and throw a ball etc. is really important. Unless you have a playground nearby, who knows they may want a play structure set up with a swing and a slide!
I heard Aron laugh when you said 'fancy structure ' 😂😂😂
Laura I'm so with you on the process - I don't like planning much. I want to see what's at the garden centers, what's new, get inspired by combinations as I go. It's exciting when something comes together.
Laura, Thank you so much for sharing the Goggle Earth view and your overlay design. It did bring me up to speed on your vision. I now have a clear understanding about the difference and positions between your new driveway through your property and the service lane. I've said it before, "you have such good taste" - I know it is going to be just as beautiful as you current gardens and landscaping!!!
I’m sure I’m speaking for 99.9% of your subscribers... no one is skipping to the end. 😂
Omg am the second view ...never this early before 🥰
I am so much like you Laura in not liking to have to put all the details down on paper....having serendipity moments is much more my style! So loved you showing us your ideas and I love the google map diagram and your sketches in fact I screen shot them as I have difficulty sometimes getting all the different gardens oriented in my mind. Hopefully I can blow the google map one up to see exactly all the areas in conjunction to the house. Looking forward to how this all comes together!
I vote for a big lawn space for soccer, football, etc. Fun times with dad, special memories for the kids.
This is a 2 year later note (I have made my way from the very first video all the way to present) to say I am obviously a huge fan and supporter of your channel. You bring me so much knowledge, inspiration, ideas, and just enjoyment. But I also really love all of the conversations you spark between my wife and I (we've been married about as long as you and Aaron) about the meaning of partnership and teamwork and supporting and making space for our individual and joint passions. To me that is as wonderful as all of the plant knowledge and design inspo.
I have said this before, but I love the fact that you let us see that not everything goes as planned. Sometimes you have to rethink, recalculate, and move on.
It's looking so great there Laura. I'm so excited to see you transform that big piece of property. Your Visions are amazing and I just love your unique designing techniques. Thank you for sharing this process with us. It's something I really enjoy😊
Corn will naturally stand back up after a windstorm usually, without staking. Your plan is beautiful! I'm so excited for you.
I support the green space for playing. I truly enjoyed it when my kids were younger. We did have trees in one section of the yard that were bases for whiffle ball. Great memories!
Oh gosh coffee with Laura, Aaron and plans how fun! I love seeing stuff like this because I get to live vicariously through you as I will never own a house so this is exciting to me. The one thing running through my head is what will be the size of the order of Christmas lights that Aaron will need to put in LOL But seriously it is so fun to watch this space changing and hear all the plans you guys have to talk through to get what you want. Thank you so much for sharing so much of your life with us!!!
Laura, it is so good to see the vision and so wonderful to see you so excited by it. I think you definitely need a summer house/green house Out there. How fun would it to hav lunch or dinner there and enjoy the fruit trees and gardens. I agree with Aaron. A boy needs some space to have friends over and play ball without the fear of ruining the beautiful plantings. I can’t wait to see how it develops because you have such an eye for gardening.
I’m so glad we had the drone view. It is easier to visualize the vision. I have fruit trees and moved them closer to the house because I love seeing them.
So great to see the colored picture!!!!. Much easier to understand! The area is so big and it must be difficult to go from nothing to a beautiful garden. Thank you so much for sharing! I start my day drinking coffee with Garden Answer in the south of Brazil - winter time but with temperture of 81 F !!! Anxious for tomorrow´s video!! Bye!
Hi Laura, I enjoy watching your channel daily. I like that you explain your process, because it has helped me to understand my own gardening process better. I too must visualize it and my scale is always too big for the space. Watching you garden encouraged me to get back to gardening. I had become discouraged because of dealing with groundhogs eating my plants for years. I just purchased an animal cage trap. I'm excited to watch your vision come into reality. Carla from Michigan
Love the plans! Thanks Laura you inspired me to start gardening and is a job but is worth it. A lot of my plants have died but my husband keeps encouraging me and tells me to try to do what you are doing so I can learn. I started homeschooling my kids and I don’t have a lot of time to do what I need specially watering everything by hand . Anyway keep doing what you’re doing because is inspiring for me to keep doing it and not give up. Thanks Laura and Aron and little Benjamin!
Love your preliminary plan. I agree that you need to see how it looks before committing. I also see the benefit of a plan. So exciting! You will be thankful for the green space for the boys to play in.