How to Landscape a Small Urban Yard | This Old House

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  • @defdogg2951
    @defdogg2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I keep watching these episodes and can't help but think, I need these guys to spend a whole week with me at my house.

  • @johnelona14
    @johnelona14 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package th-cam.com/users/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

  • @nicholassmith82
    @nicholassmith82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm not going to lie, that's a spectacular intimate outdoor space. Well done.

  • @YodiRoberts
    @YodiRoberts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved this makeover and the fact that the owners were so involved in the makeover. It is unbelievable that it was all done in one day!!!! Beautiful results. I loved the Japanese Red Maple in the corner. I would have liked to the the area with the corridor and see how it came out. Thanks for this video, many great ideas to implement! Greetings from Miami, FL May 2020

  • @Thor_Underdunk_Caballerial
    @Thor_Underdunk_Caballerial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Very efficient demonstration, but could have taken ten more seconds at the end to shoot the final product from a couple of different angles.

  • @andybridge3637
    @andybridge3637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just shows what can be done with a little work and some well placed plants to create a small piece of nature. Awesome job guys. Priceless!!

  • @ImmortalOreo
    @ImmortalOreo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I find it funny how he made a video about how to plant a tree, where he talks about how you have to loosen the roots if they are circling and in this video he just said screw it and just planted the pot bound Japanese maple lol

    • @nick4leader
      @nick4leader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe that's part of hindering the growth so it doesn't get huge

    • @xqiu5627
      @xqiu5627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      really doesnt matter, tree is smart

  • @outdoorsbeyondnature1980
    @outdoorsbeyondnature1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Japanese maple leaf is so colorful and the shape is basically enrichment for your garden.

  • @movingforward9555
    @movingforward9555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video reminds of my grandfather and the plants he planted in the backyard. He was such a beautiful human being always giving back, especially to nature.

  • @celticslimjim
    @celticslimjim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a graceful curve you have cut, Roger. Josie was impressed.

  • @hebneh
    @hebneh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    "Now, for yoah gahden...a little stahtah fertilizah..."

    • @khizarabid8414
      @khizarabid8414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "landscaping pictures backyard" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Giyily Landscaping Yatty - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.

  • @Shadow2084
    @Shadow2084 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Vastly improved and quite beautiful for a small area. Great job!

  • @skippymagrue
    @skippymagrue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's fun to see Roger so happy and excited.

  • @porkchop1343
    @porkchop1343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    “Alright Josie spread it out”

    • @asseater1895
      @asseater1895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I said the same thing to ur mom last night

  • @seferinosanchez6179
    @seferinosanchez6179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    “Ohh ya it’s my pleasure I had a lot of fun......CUTTT!!!!!!!!!” Ran out of film

  • @Lauzangular
    @Lauzangular 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so dang wholesome. I love his accent too.

  • @Crazyafrican
    @Crazyafrican 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    from 0 to 100 real quick, this guy is a legend, he definitely knows his profession

  • @theWIZproductions
    @theWIZproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this! I wish you had more urban yard videos

    • @rosalierich2073
      @rosalierich2073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My first time to watch a video like this & I would say it helps a lot!!

  • @bballplaya123678
    @bballplaya123678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    5:10 Put down the mulch and make sure you don't cover them up
    Dumps mulch all over plants**

    • @drakealan14
      @drakealan14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha i know right and then he is just like perfeck 😂

    • @OscarM.94
      @OscarM.94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @sambindon9777
      @sambindon9777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha!!

  • @erichami
    @erichami 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm Canadian... is that a Boston accent? It's charming.

  • @dianalee8101
    @dianalee8101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this guy! This video has been the most useful for DIY!

  • @Eibli
    @Eibli 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Simple and very beautiful

  • @redherringbone
    @redherringbone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    3:33: look at the chartreuse color.
    I about died. LOL!

  • @ItsMercerBaby
    @ItsMercerBaby 9 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    This man got paid to do a job he made them do 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @wolfman5674
      @wolfman5674 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Damian Cooper x

    • @rakeshtuladhar2822
      @rakeshtuladhar2822 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about backyard landscaping designs try Loctavan Beautiful Landscape Strategy (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got excellent results with it.

    • @skillz_311
      @skillz_311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      hey, and you know what, i would pay his ass to tell me what to do too! this man is brilliant lmao

    • @vitovelasco7066
      @vitovelasco7066 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damian Cooper ..

    • @StAtiKzHD
      @StAtiKzHD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I would pay him to do the same with me. Awesome designer with the exterior and you get to learn

  • @PrimeSuperboy
    @PrimeSuperboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a beautiful looking yard!

  • @darylfitz4189
    @darylfitz4189 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see Roger’s better.

  • @SuperPussyFinger
    @SuperPussyFinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This kind of job goes a lot quicker when you have a wheelbarrow guy waiting around the corner with gravel.

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I really liked your design but wish you would have given a better view of the finished product.

  • @christophephilippe1481
    @christophephilippe1481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this from the UK. Great little yard. Brilliant bit in landscaping 👌

  • @Rocket4ce
    @Rocket4ce 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roger getting it done like a real pro.

  • @outdoorsbeyondnature1980
    @outdoorsbeyondnature1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In California central valley fruit basket of the world we have been in a servicer drought for over six years with no mountain snow fall in Yosemite national park. The homeowners and renters are taking out the grass and planting Bush, enrichment grass, Shrubs and trees.

  • @scottmclennan6114
    @scottmclennan6114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that guy’s accent.

  • @johnames6430
    @johnames6430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    5:50 LMAO they must have done that take a couple times, producer was like "come on, really try to sound excited" then the idiot over-sold it

  • @britanny962
    @britanny962 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this really helped me build my base on Minmus. ty

  • @kirbyman1kanden7pf
    @kirbyman1kanden7pf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's a hell of an improvement

  • @localvideoservices7405
    @localvideoservices7405 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice effect for such a small space.

  • @brownthunder999
    @brownthunder999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seemed like Roger had tickets to the Sox game he had to get back to

  • @Lawn_Care
    @Lawn_Care 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The end result looks great!

  • @landscapersottawa9973
    @landscapersottawa9973 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learn something new everyday

  • @jimmyjohnson4895
    @jimmyjohnson4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful plants

  • @halxiii7538
    @halxiii7538 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    makes me want this winter to end so i can work on the yard!

  • @kylereasterson5934
    @kylereasterson5934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    2:44 that's so funny for some reason.

    • @sjtd7518
      @sjtd7518 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was laughing too!

  • @alihassen7902
    @alihassen7902 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful small garden

  • @CarbonInstinct0
    @CarbonInstinct0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    He looks like he would tell his customers "I'll show you how to do it, but I won't be doing your work for you"

  • @katieweiher
    @katieweiher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish they showed the whole garden complete.

  • @Lemons19902010
    @Lemons19902010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out beautiful!

  • @ismaliastabile6128
    @ismaliastabile6128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ficou charmoso demais!Lindo!!!

  • @brentgreear2336
    @brentgreear2336 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    He put a holly tree which will get crazy big and a Japanese red maple that can grow 30-40 feet in a tight area, whatever.

    • @abdallaahmed780
      @abdallaahmed780 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brent Greear yeah but it's gonna be a great shade..

    • @squatchymusings4421
      @squatchymusings4421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. The holly is a BAD idea! I have one that is a 25 ft tall nightmare.

    • @jkbrwb2064
      @jkbrwb2064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's why you prune...

    • @brianfong5711
      @brianfong5711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe the holly was a dwarf cultivar, if it exists.

  • @HopWorksET
    @HopWorksET ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video. I love ANY video from This Old House. But I have to laugh, especially at 1:21 when you are digging down to loosen up the soil. I know it sucks for me, but I live in a 15-year old development where farm land existed before my house. It's in San Tan Valley AZ and wow, going down with a shovel deeper than about 1/4" is a mystery, let alone impossible. I'm not asking for a solution, but I just had to comment that even though that looks like a lot of work, be thankful you do not live where I do.
    I am not kidding, it's that bad. I dug a hole to plant a Lantana, and before we planted, I filled it with water, in the middle of our 120° summer!!! The next day, the water was down about 1" but still there. I suspect the 1" left in the form of evaporation, but seemed like none of it absorbed and left through the sides. Basically like a hole in concrete. :(
    EDIT: I did find that if I water the ground with a length of soaker 1/4" for a couple of hours per day, the stuff turns to quicksand. THEN I can actually dig down. This has to be the hardest soil on the planet! I cannot WAIT to move to a place with fertile soil. Anyway, great video! THANKS!

  • @donnabuglione4357
    @donnabuglione4357 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That yard is nice now!

    • @GamingJeffro
      @GamingJeffro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Donna Buglione "yard"

  • @samurai331
    @samurai331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every garden needs a statement piece. Here's a sad pine tree!

  • @masonhartup3009
    @masonhartup3009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done for downing it

  • @fbksfrank4
    @fbksfrank4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That tree is toast! Surprised he didn't say anything about it.

  • @sheikov2000
    @sheikov2000 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The Japanese Maple was badly root bound. The roots should have been cut before planting it.

    • @berealrelentless6237
      @berealrelentless6237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nickolai is correct, rack out and trim some roots as well as pruning back the top(foliage and branches) and the tree will be healthy. Without, the roots may girdle worse and perhaps kills the tree. If he prunes it as mentioned, yearly, he can keep it small and vigorous.

    • @WorksforMe
      @WorksforMe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed... maybe though he wanted to give them a bonsai !!! lol

  • @repsieximo
    @repsieximo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this became too nice for baltimore!

  • @persebra
    @persebra 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would not have put sod in. why worry about cutting that little patch? A ground cover a pond or a fire pit would have been better
    also, a small tree like a magnolia or even a trumpet vine would have worked better in the corner

    • @stevewode
      @stevewode 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +per sebra Some people love grass (me.) Nothing looks better than a nicely manicured lawn. Green green green.

    • @persebra
      @persebra 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Steve “Steve-O” Last Name LOL, if you want to keep a postage stamp size lawn manicured, more power to you.

    • @stevewode
      @stevewode 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      per sebra I actually said that before I saw the finished thing. I thought they were going to do that whole side as grass. That small little patch...eh.

    • @silkboxing4454
      @silkboxing4454 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sod made that landscaping !!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @persebra
      @persebra 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** I would NEVER lay down that stuff, unless it was a putting green. I putting green would be fun for a small space like that.

  • @patirvin-bz9pg
    @patirvin-bz9pg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm really surprised that the soil around the maple root system wasn't loosened. They roots need to be loosened and spread out, heading out from the tree, not circling it. It's as tho it is still in the pot. That's a rookie mistake.

  • @pasangsherpa9980
    @pasangsherpa9980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing man.

  • @johnklamm6720
    @johnklamm6720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey this message is for Rodger cook well I made a raised bed myself it's made out of an old diesel Tire I have a green thumb and I also have a John Deere tractor

  • @zachikhothingo1
    @zachikhothingo1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this show

  • @benjaminmassie2978
    @benjaminmassie2978 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    as always great job Roger

  • @SurferKenTV3
    @SurferKenTV3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roger: Throw some compost in there
    Lady: *proceeds to throw the compost over the fence 😂

  • @Micah__
    @Micah__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roger: So, what do ya think?
    Homeowner: OH, I THINK ITS GREAT!!!!

  • @jtglass3320
    @jtglass3320 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My garden is coming up good thanks

  • @supersaiyangoku3580
    @supersaiyangoku3580 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect yard

  • @LargerSlippy
    @LargerSlippy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    the talk at the end was so cringe.

    • @chrisfi3d
      @chrisfi3d 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah. Next time execute the homeowner for D grade acting skills

    • @kurtishiroshijohn1946
      @kurtishiroshijohn1946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Logan Tennant Its not kim jong un.

    • @rmrfboy
      @rmrfboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      f you kim. mind your own hermit country. btw, you have an internet in NK?

    • @memonavaramirez6261
      @memonavaramirez6261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rmrfboy of course the have. They need google maps to do some research

    • @dropdead_
      @dropdead_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Logan Tennant missals :DDDDDDD

  • @yawreneatchon6859
    @yawreneatchon6859 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Landscape dins', I love this

  • @Tnez827
    @Tnez827 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great! I’m redoing a part of my yard but I need this guys energy 🫠

  • @biblegirl2980
    @biblegirl2980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Old House Please helps me with my 1900 year old house

  • @joylesstiger
    @joylesstiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at that gorejus char-troose!

  • @derewreck
    @derewreck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roger was doing a speedrun on this yard.

  • @jonathangoopio3647
    @jonathangoopio3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job..I like this video

  • @meedily
    @meedily 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That dialogue at the end really lost it. Just give Barry Kripke a kick on the ass on the way out next time.

    • @nvstudio3050
      @nvstudio3050 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +meedily I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard garden ideas try Loctavan Beautiful Landscape Strategy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

  • @milliemi4759
    @milliemi4759 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea. thanks for posting

  • @WHATTHEFUXYY
    @WHATTHEFUXYY 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    that looks so good

  • @Zebra663
    @Zebra663 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome!

  • @hihowego4133
    @hihowego4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't look like one needs special tools...I wonder how long it took them to do each step. ?? Nice video .Thank you.

  • @eddieromero6612
    @eddieromero6612 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    His back pockets be touchin'

  • @yoonglesbts2085
    @yoonglesbts2085 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me a lot

  • @jamesoneill1904
    @jamesoneill1904 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos

  • @varshithasettipalli3813
    @varshithasettipalli3813 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice

  • @ayshabanu9449
    @ayshabanu9449 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good idea 😂😃😄

  • @BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists
    @BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rather have seating on grass. It's better for bare feet in summer.

    • @juliof970
      @juliof970 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't like that gravel either.

  • @dakotastorms1255
    @dakotastorms1255 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job.

  • @kman-mi7su
    @kman-mi7su 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Baltimore? they must've edited out the gun shot sounds!

  • @33ladyRAM
    @33ladyRAM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job :)

  • @youloveambure
    @youloveambure 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol the wife’s face!

  • @OscarM.94
    @OscarM.94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Decent👍🏼

  • @strongoneproductions
    @strongoneproductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so inspirational thank you 😊

  • @garciavashchino1
    @garciavashchino1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice... looks good...

  • @nehamenon8769
    @nehamenon8769 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @cleubercn
    @cleubercn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morning

  • @biancaodoi24
    @biancaodoi24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing 😉

  • @Bigdaddylover69
    @Bigdaddylover69 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man always makes them work lmao

  • @FahrulFahrul
    @FahrulFahrul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good videos

  • @bruce-le-smith
    @bruce-le-smith 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    pulling out the chartreuse hey 😉

  • @straitpepperdiet
    @straitpepperdiet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks amazing! nicest backyard in bmore!

    • @venividivici4253
      @venividivici4253 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      straitpepperdiet Yeah tell me about it..... It’s a rare sight these days. Too much crime and drugs hurt Baltimore. Why can’t we all get along.

  • @rosariopaiz6158
    @rosariopaiz6158 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice .

  • @nourdineohamo7926
    @nourdineohamo7926 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work

  • @indianacontractors6154
    @indianacontractors6154 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    #ghostlyswimify I would not have put sod in. why worry about cutting that little patch? A ground cover a pond or a fire pit would have been better
    also, a small tree like a magnolia or even a trumpet vine would have worked better in the corner @Natural Ponds Lakes & Streams by Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts