Before and After Back Yard Garden Tour. The After!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- I showed you the before of my backyard fall refresh...now for the after reveal! Check out the brick we laid to replace the dying yew, the clipped hedge in the potager, and my seasonal container plantings with all of my coleus cuttings.
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Linda, I have to say you are the most well dressed gardener I have ever seen❣ I am usually gardening in old military boots and fatigue pants🥵. Cheers to you👏! You make gardening look so elegant🌿💚
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Love that dress!
Linda , I’ve had to recognize my limitations with gardening. I’m 63 now and have heart failure and will be getting my hip replacement with in a month or so. I purposely bought a home with a postage stamp back yard and long skinny flower beds and some containers for my pouch and small patio. That’s about all I can handle now and I’m very happy and enjoy it very much. It’s not a burden any longer.
Great decision!
I completely understand when you say you are sick of gardening. I think we all get to the point where we just want to sit & say ahhh, I did it & it looks beautiful! Everything really does look beautiful Linda!
It's so wonderful to hear you say you are sick of gardening! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one. Love gardening but BOY HOWDY! It can get tiring at the end of the season. Always glad for your honesty and wisdom!
Yes I am!😆
Everything looks so beautiful! One of the many reasons I enjoy your garden is because it isn't big like GA. It is on a more realistic scale for me, yet it is full of inspiring ideas that are attainable. You have a good variety of plants and great garden design. I hope you will have time to just sit and enjoy what you have created. Many thanks to you and Stewart! Have fun in Singapore!
Thanks dear!
Being satisfied is a huge blessing! You have to realize it in order to enjoy it. Most of us overlook it constantly in our quest. for more more more. Kudos and blessings to you.
I love your voice Stewart, I can listen to it all day long.
"I'm sick of gardening." Hallelujah! I love your honestly!!
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You should indeed be very happy/ more than satisfied. Most of u s can relate more to your size of garden which gives us great encouragement! Thank you Linda!
Hi Linda, I love, love your videos and you have given me so many ideas for my own garden. Can I now give you some advice. I’m 79 and have designed and tended my large garden, back and front for 50 years and have only just this year decided I could do with some help. Don’t ‘retire’ too early because your body will retire with you. At any age you can get somebody to do the garden for you but the satisfaction of doing it yourself is priceless! Have a lovely weekend. Angela.
Hi Linda, I like the natural silvery patina of your fence much better than painting or staining it. It reminds me of gracefully aged teak.
I love the way your seeing things in a bright way, when I might see it for doom and gloom. The Fence: Color, Replace boards?? You always come up with great ideas to make ME feel good about the not so PERFECT! I live on a farm and a couple of cows got out and damaged the bottom branches of my arborvitae! I was so upset, but now ....may make a topiary out of it! Thank You!
When life gives you lemons…make a topiary 😂🤣😂
Lovely, just love what you have done! We too after 40+ years of gardening had someone come and prune our shrubs, hedges and branches. It was just the boost we needed. Enjoy the beauty you created .💕🐝
I love Linda’s practicality. I myself like the rustic look of the perimeter fence…but that’s me.
Looks beautiful, Linda, I can’t believe it’s August in your garden-so green and lush. This just goes to show the success of knowing and managing your garden to look great through the seasons despite conditions. Brilliant!
I’m sick of gardening too but I’m in zone 4 so I know I need to enjoy every bit of it because I’m going to miss out over our long winter. I love the scale of your garden , I prefer to watch yours with the charm of your videos, your frugality, the realness.
Thank you
Would love to see a tutorial about how you laid the brick and gravel. Your garden looks fabulous.
It will be up later this evening:)
@@LindaVater Just watched it. Thanks so much. I have a huge pile of old brick that I saved when our chimneys were rebuilt, so I hope to use them to make a brick and gravel area around a fire pit. Can Victor come to Nova Scotia when he’s finished at your place? :)
@@lobstahchowdah8920 don't we all need a Victor every now and then?!!
Love how groomed your boxwood hedge looks!!! Always love to see your garden. Your vlog is so relaxing and takes me away from the harsh realities I live with day by day. I bought one of those hand held shears for my garden. I have used it so many times already and my garden looks better! The most severe heat is just about over here in the Arizona low desert Zone 9B. We have finally had some good rains in my area and the plants are all doing so well now. So looking forward to our mild winter this year. I will so like to do my own gardening work, but at the age of 72 I am realizing it's more than I can handle myself. So I will be asking for help from my boys whenever needed. Linda I really appreciate you telling us when you have that extra help. You still do most of the maintaining and it is beautiful. I really love your brickwork and I'm looking forward to redoing mine
We need to recognize our limitations!
Hi Linda, I love all your videos and have used many of your ideas. I watched your video on 5 things you would not do again because it is too time consuming. I have one that you may have not thought about. It is your glass table. I had a glass table but quickly realized it was too much work keeping it clean every day. So I bought a table with a metal top and wa laa! No more cleaning glass and when I water the plants it just drains through, so nice for me. Thanks for all your videos, I am trying to make my yard look like yours. 😊
The dappled shade/ sun patterns that blanket your beautiful space are my favorite. I 100% agree with all you’ve said about gardening in a small space, which is what I have also.You have really inspired me with your alternative grass and brick and gravel beds- I am going to incorporate much more of this and hope to free more time just to rest and take it all in. ❤️U
You inspire me!! I am up very early this morning watching your vlogs while having my wake me up coffee. Then I will be out when the morning light comes up to work in my garden.
I hear ya on being sick of gardening. It’s been a brutal summer for a lot of us. I’m in KS zone 6. I’ll still want to do it all again in the spring but I’m just ready for cool weather and some down time. Your garden looks wonderful! So nice to enjoy! My garden is still in the beginning stages at this new house. I’ve got tons of stuff to plant this fall that I’ve nursed through the heat. Then I can relax, can’t wait for the gardening season to be over. ❤️🍂🍁😘
As an Indiana girl, I appreciate the affection and pleasant way you refer to family and time you have in Hoosierland. Thanks!
Oh and the gardens look great Linda. Backyard playground.
i like the contrast of fencing. Looks so rusting and pretty!
The boxwood looks absolutely stunning! the garden is amazing!
Lynne here Linda. It takes talent and a good eye to make the changes you’ve made, particularly the pavers, and it looks like they’ve always been there. Your garden is seamless and it takes both talent and a good eye to do that.
Question, are you planning on doing any video consultations any time soon? I’d sign up in a minute. Thank you
I’m sorry Ron, but no😗
Hey Stewart ...while Linda's away, I'd love it if you would sit down in one or more of the chairs or benches and show us the view from them. I'm sure each spot would provide a wonderful of Linda's spectacular garden that we haven't seen from that perspective.
I love the addition of the little yew and nandina in your new space. The hardscape is also gorgeous. You have such great instincts. I learn stuff all the time from you. Thank you so much.
My pleasure
Your garden is Beautiful, I think it is the perfect size.
It really does seem like the summer that will never end. 🧐🧐☺️. The humidity is off the charts! So grateful for some rain, but with it always comes muggy and buggy. I didn’t think it could get any buggier, but it has! I was hoping to ease into September after such a hot, dry summer, but seems we need to sweat it out, literally, a little while longer. So grateful that there is not epic flooding or drought like some places are having though. 🙏🏻🙏🏻. It has been a good and productive and rewarding summer here in Missouri, so there is much to be grateful for! Thanks for inspiring us all, Linda! 💜
My pleasure:)
Nice dress, colors encouraging. Make you want to watch video. Very calming.
I didn’t ask but was one of those people that wondered how u did it . So in the spring I took a gamble and guessed there was only dirt under the brick and gravel and did my own area . 3 months later I am tickled pink with it !
Bravo!!
Big compost pile in the sky, love it!
Like you, I’m starting to wind down working in my garden. I’m in northern New Jersey, and it was too hot to be outdoors this summer.
My mantra: “ to be continued “ hopefully next spring.🌷
It's so amazing getting all those beautiful Plants from Southern Living, but they needed homes.
You & Victor did a fab job of picking the most perfect positions & planting .. not easy.
Pls. sit back & admire, your garden is so Beautiful, & the new 'pavers' look so happy.
I will!
Gorgeous💜what a peaceful space
I like the old unstained fence.
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The celosia, sedum and mums in you coleus pots are stunning! 😍
Thank you!
Linda your three days of work paid off. The rearranging of the square planters on the steps I thought was an improvement. You have earned a reprieve. Always enjoy your your videos.
Good morning Linda. What a lovely back yard garden. Everything's so beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.
Your garden looks beautiful and I love the way the planters turned out. Love all your design tips and that you have a small garden. Mine is also small in an older neighborhood so I can relate more to your channel then some of the gardeners with very large gardens. I am also grateful to have a small garden and the challenges it presents. I get so many great ideas from you.
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Oh, I'm so glad you said it out loud! Me, too!!!
I've spent so much time working in my garden in heat and humidity and even rain, mostly weeding, but I haven't spent much time at all just relaxing in it.
I had some lilies planted later last year so was looking forward to seeing what color they are. Nope. Missed the bloom time completely. 😟
From the desk in my office, I look out and can appreciate what I've done and that makes me happy.
I just have very little motivation left and have been looking forward to winter. 😱
Now, today, I did pick up some small mum plants and they're still in my car. Tomorrow.
Everytime I want to plant something I have to first weed. Crab grass is my current nemesis. That, and pigweed (which I'd been misnaming it as amaranth). I just want to whack everything back. I'm done gardening. Until next spring, of course.
By the way, I really love all the green in your yard. I used to love English cottage gardens. Now I think they look cluttered. You've inspired me and I may add some Emerald Green arborvitae and just make sure to keep them shaped.
Everything is so beautiful! You are inspiring. What a lovely place to spend your time. ❤️
Great job! The back yard looks wonderful!!
Linda, I’m sending rain to you! Honestly, I do pray and wish you some daily rain. The Charleston Area has had enough (flooding), and so I’m hoping you get some! That is quite a ‘haul of plants’ you were so kindly gifted.🙏😊❤️
It was!
Simply beautiful as every season brings new inspiration.🍂🌾Be safe & have a great, joyous time with family & friends. 🧡
Thanks Linda, I was one of the 'requestees' of seeing the paving process, I've watched the video and am inspired, as long as the ground is level it's such an easy process and looks fantastic!! Many thanks from Australia
You bet!
I think it looks brilliant!!! It is so pretty and green even though it was soo warm and still are in my humble opinion 😘
I live in the north of England, where is usually rains lots in the summer, but this year it has been dry for so long, and much hotter than usual, so my peppers are taking forever. Love your garden and videos.
Finally got some rain here last night!
Hi Linda, first...the garden looks just lovely!!! Second...I so admire your tenacity!! I would have given up long ago if I had to deal with the temps of Oklahoma!!! Third....while I admire the beauty of a large park like setting garden, it's the intimate feeling of small garden rooms I love most. Your garden fits that look perfectly! I am interested how the brick and gravel paving were done so I am going to watch that video now. Have a great day and hi Stewart!! :)
I tend to agree😙
Well said. I love ur garden and it looks so pretty. It’s lots of work. I’m ready for winter 😂 . My garden is much smaller and still consumed all my time and energy. Always appreciated ur videos contents. Thanks
Time to sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor. The new brickwork is a nice, I'm using the same idea for my new patio, to finish the project leftover from last summer. Winter is leaving us and spring is nearly here.all the bulbs i moved last year are growing, not in bloom yet. I can't thank you enough Linda , for all the tips and suggestions you give. My garden now flourishes. It is a joy to be able to be out in th sunshine again.
It’s looks wonderful, your style is perfect because it’s your style.
Linda, the last part of this video really spoke to me. It's a little bit where I am with my garden... I want it to be manageable & not grunt work. Thank you for being so honest & humble about how you feel, it's completely relatable! And the changes look fantastic.
Thank you dear
Yes, I wanted to know just how the pavers were installed. You make it sound so easy, but I tell you, I need Victor and Carlos!!
Oh Linda, I SO agree! I'm sick of working hard in the garden for now. I did the same and cleaned up after the summer "earth scorch", got some new things gs seeded and planted. Now I just want cooler weather and a fire pit with pumpkins and mums 😊. Your garden looks perfect!
Yes!
You have to save time to relax and enjoy! Sit down and take a breather Linda! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Done!
It’s the small things that make a difference, I know it was a lot of work but it’s amazing how cohesive and restful everything looks. Love the use of the new plants, gorgeous! Nice to hear you say you’re going to take it easy, you want to be well rested for the wedding trip. (Linda, please have your bangs trimmed to show off those beauty eyes, they should never be hidden)
I LOVE your older fence. I think it works well with the color of your picket fence.
Great video,it all looks so nice. When you pulled Stewart back, the pattern on the ground from the sun coming thru the trees was beautiful. Yes, by late August I’m also tired of gardening.
Was just about to trim my boxwoods & now this week temps head back up over 104 to 111 in zone 9b, Northern CA!!!! Guess I’ll wait a bit longer before trimming. Patience is definitely the name of the game! Your garden looks gorgeous!
Oh no!!
Your extremely hard work has paid off. It looks beautiful.
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Thanks for all your ideas! I do love a small garden for the very reasons you stated. Mine is about an acre and so I simply develop pockets or rooms that I can manage and the rest is simply maintained as is. Have a lovely trip!
I LAUGHED OUT LOUD WHEN YOU SAID “IM SICK OF GARDENING”..ITS SO TRUE THIS HOT MUGGY TIME OF TEAR BUT I PLAN TO TRY TO DO STUFF AS YOU HAVE IN A FEW DAYS!’ I so see lil signs of fall even though our temperature was 85 today it was 80 percent humidity.. so over it!! We probably have over a month to go or more !! Your changes are fantastic love what you have done!!! YES I ALSO NEED A VICTOR LOL 😂 THANKS LINDA ITS GREAT FEW VIDEOS AND DO WISH YOU SAFE TRAVELS AND LOADS OF FUN !!
Thank you!
Great Job Linda! I'm in zone 5B......which has a considerably shorter growing season than yours...so I know exactly what you mean when you say you're tired. We really do need to take some time, to just enjoy!
Yes, i was one that asked to see how you did the brick and you graciously replied they you were going to, and you did andthank you. Looks great. My husband is a "Victor "to me but he just had a reverse shoulder replacement.
Soooooo, just doing very basic.
Be careful!
I enjoy cleaning up my yard/garden for Fall…sometimes spring & summer can get rather cluttered with all the flowers we want to find a place for. Fall is for decluttering the yard/garden & once it’s done, I rest until spring.
Love your designs❤
I have gardening envy as we have in our forcast this week temperatures ranging from 104-111. It will probably be October until I can do fall planting and pruning. I dug up most of my geraniums this week. They just looked terrible from the heat and I didn't want to look at those sad little plants anymore. So I have blank spaces where I can't fill for another month or so. I love the the little area where you put in the bricks and gravel and how it opens up yur space.
Some times empty space is better than dead filled plant space!
He after is stunning!
your garden is beautiful, now I have to follow your lead and tidy up mine
I like the way the fence is
Hi Linda, your garden rooms look beautiful. Yes plants lose their shine and showy looks as the weather changes . But that's why you have different plants to change it up. Don't worry, your gardens are always pretty. You work very hard to keep them up.
Awesome Linda It looks great. 👍
It looks beautiful!
Yes!
Love the area where the yew was.
I think painting your fence black would match all the other things that are black in your garden - plus it would make your plants pop
Linda- have you ever shared the paint color of your fences? Love it with all your gorgeous greenery♥️.
I love your fence the way it is.
Looks great 😊
I guess you could put pumpkins and gourds under a little cloche or something where they can’t get through. Maybe even in a pot pinned with stakes for extra anti-squirrel defense 😂🎃🍂🍁? Everything looks pretty ☺️💕.
Good idea:)
Your back yard looks very nice! I’m with you on your fence. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! As far as hiring help I’m up there in years as you and hiring help. We have help cutting grass and weed eating which frees up time for other things.
looks beautiful linda! as for fence, the natural already has black tones that play into the stained portions. the two toned effect gives the garden more depth and the black accessories hanging from the natural fence tie everything together.. in my mind, no need to stain all the same color.
Good eye you have:)
Linda when.you move will you be taking all your plants and Stewart and his mom
Well, not ALL the plants:)
Beautiful…thanks for sharing
Yes
Lecothe gets large, trim tops so it fills out on the bottom . Hardy plant. I have 3 and thought they were done for after a huge snow storm flattened them and they snapped right back in the spring.
Great to know!
Ladies try gel stain is fantastic for a fence or desk
I apparently have a crush on the new “talking Stewart” what a cutie.
Leucothoe is a great little shrub! It does flower but the flower is not too noticeable. It's a little white bell-like flower hanging from the branches. The foliage is the best thing about it in my opinion and those sinuous branches and new burgundy leaves. They are native to Eastern woodlands and often grow along streams. I didn't know it could take a lot of sun...always thought of it as a shade shrub.
Oooh! Sinuous branches!
Stephen, this is one of my favorite shrubs for fall/ winter interest. The leaf color in fall and the branches are a reddish color through winter. I have also thought of leucothoe as a dry shade solution in my zone 8b PNW garden. Perhaps #southernlivingplants has come up with a sun tolerant variety. Have you noticed an early spring bloom with fragrance? Thank you for the garden goodness share!
Hi, Linda. Love your videos! I learn a lot from you. Have you considered just taking down your fence, and then you would be looking at your neighbor's new fence?
I suspect she’s not going to incur the expense of removal because she may move in the next few years to Colorado, she has been mentioning a possible move in the last year or so.
Congratulations Stewart😄👏🏼👏🏼
Linda if you sprinkle blood meal granules around your basil and atop your planters it will deter the squirrels, they don't like it. (not bone & bloodmeal, just straight bloodmeal) Your garden is lovely.
I’ll try it:)
Your yards looks so inviting and green. From socal where our motto is now,brown is the new green😔
I know😔
Hi Linda. I have a great story about the resilience of Arborvitae one year the deer had come along and literally eaten 2 of my small Arborvitae in pots to bare sticks overnight. Well I just put them back in their nursery pots and stuck them in a forgotten corner of my yard. Well I think this is 3 or 4 years later and I'll be darned if those two Arborvitae haven't come back bushy as ever. It did take time and patience and I'll need to shape them up some but they literally survived and came back in a neglected corner. I literally was going to throw them away. But what a surprising story of the will to live and never give up. They will make pretty topiary on the patio next year. Have you ever made a topiary out of Arborvitae? Oh and ps regarding squirrels had you ever considered actually putting up bird feeders when you do your pumpkins and mums? If they have an alternate food source they may just leave your precious plants alone. I know you probably don't want to feed them but I think it's worth a shot.
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I’m glad to see someone else likes to wear a dress while gardening. Truly, if it’s over 80 degrees, I’m in a dress. Not anything fancy but so much more comfortable. Here in Texas it was brutal this summer and I had a favorite black dress that technically is a “swim dress” from Athleta. I could get sweaty and wet and keep cool. Justin boots and a big hat and if the neighbors wanted to watch, they deserve what they see! I’m kidding but try gardening in a dress! It’s much more fun since sweat happens might as well feel pretty😅
Boxwoods look fabulous
it looks beautiful tend my garden for hours and hours lol too
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