Due to some frustrating weather woes, we had to delay the door install for another day. But, we still made due with some upstairs updating and a little impromptu outside tour of projects to come. And speaking of that, we could use your help! Let us know if you have any ideas on what to plant along the retaining wall to disguise it a little better. Stay tuned for more updates as we round out summer and head into fall (and we cannot wait!). -T&R
Only because Rob commented that he didn't care for the retaining wall (which i like), one among several ideas is suggested. 1st. Paint the retaining wall a forest green. 2nd. Plant ground cover flowering vines along the top of the wall. 3rd. In Monterey, CA. the city public work crew planted crawling pink flowering ice plants. It's very decorative. But the color is too feminine for my taste. 4th. My suggestion is the hardy yellow & orange Trumpet vine. Other pleasant vines are the violet & white Wisteria, the crawling white with a yellow center (looks like a Daisy) Lantana evita, or the breathtaking white crawling Bougainvillea.
Great recommendations! Thank you. We're still trying to figure out exactly what we want along that wall. Although we're running out of time with the growing season here, so it may have to wait until spring.
Felicitaciones !!! Ustedes son un ejemplo e inspiración que DOS HOMBRES QUE SE AMAN SI PUEDEN HACER FAMILIA !!! Que sigan sus éxitos. Greeting from Chile
Your achievements so far impressive. And each of your vlog has a special phenomenon. Even during rainy, stormy weather, your warm, positive vibes also flow from screen. So don't worry T & R , your nothing to do will be worth to watching too. 😘
Great ideas! The lantanas we have are slow growing here, oddly enough. And the ones we planted last year were no hardy enough to stand some of the more frigid temps we had over the winter. But climbing roses would be a nice touch!
For the concrete pillar... it could support a sculpture of some sort ( animal, figural or abstract), or hold a large decorative planter. The retaining wall.. plant a mixture azaleas, boxwoods , kalmias, rhododendrons , etc as the backdrop, with shorter plants, bulbs in front.
We appreciate the recs! We're definitely leaning towards a decorative planter lately. And we like the idea of a mixture of these plants too! Great combo!
Guys, I don't much care what you're up to, I just want a ringside seat to watch the shenanigans transpire. "Riveting," as Todd so aptly put it. I enjoyed the mini retrospective on your projects. The contrast between before and after really brought home the transformation you've accomplished. Be it lush vegetation outdoors or mountain-luxe interior improvements, you should be very proud of your progress. I always love hanging out with you two for a bit on Sundays!
As Todd just said when I read your comment out loud, "folks really like us!" 😉 That made our day, thanks. Also, 'mountain-luxe interior improvements' should be our new branding. Love it.
The garden is looking good. Before removing the brick stand, you need to investigate. I wonder if it is there to hide a shut-off valve or similar? In the meantime, you can spruce it up with a color concrete stucco and put a statue on top or an Urn planter. Wally is one very lucky boy. The paint and shelf look great.❤
Yep, definitely will investigate if we ever decide to remove it. I think for now, we'll be covering it up a bit, or at least disguising it. Thanks for tuning in!
Nothing like a rainy day inside doing things you've put off. It's so peaceful up there. When you were outside and the birds were chirping away, I felt like I was there and it was so relaxing (since I have my ear plugs in)! The plants look so happy and healthy. That block thingee at the front door.....just paint it to match the house (?) and put a huge plant on it that cascades down all around it (something that would live year round). Does it/did it have any electric to it? Maybe used to be a lamp post or other lighting feature? You always ask but you'll figure out something on your own. Can't wait for the door install!
We haven't noticed any electrical on it (the cord that was in the shot was from our lights that we added for the hill). But that is a good idea for sure. Glad you enjoyed the birds! As we were editing it, I kept hearing them in the background (also with headphones on) and thought it was so peaceful too. Couldn't resist and had to keep those clips in there. 🧑🏼🎤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and time with us. You have done an amazing work of art on your property. Have you looked into the stone and the roof for poss damage as you showed damage to the door frame area. Also, a suggestion for the back door area since you have that pilar there, research what you can find on the property plans and history, if can't find out why perhaps just start a deck extension tying into the current.
We've been looking into the history of it and have a few leads. And yep, we're going to be sure there's no further damage for sure. Pesky water will find a way, right?
Birdsong is always lovely....you're absolutely right! Your landscaping project turned out really lush. Just takes a little work, forethought, and love.
It is really nice to see what the three of you do to relax when the weather is not great. I love some of your ideas for the bookcase. I am trying to not get too bored with things as I am still recovering from my operation and have two more tests this month to go too. Wishing you guys all the best in the week ahead.
🎉 Barefoot Summer....As always, l enjoy your adventures at the cabin. Thanks for the flashbacks. Memories are made as we experience life's journey. Light House greetings from coastal Mississippi and Happy August to y'all. 👋🧔🐻🤠
Great job, guys. Whatever you decide to do, you show love, respect and enjoyment in every detail you create. There are some tree-creeper that you can cover the wall you said you don't like. I truly trust your good taste. Whatrever you decide, it will fit harmoniously. LOVE, LIVE, LEARN n LAUGH MAC
Regarding the retaining wall, can you put plant cover that covers the wall or in the wall .. Like vines (sweet potatoes), etc. I think the wall brings charm to the property as well..❤ 0:04
Hi Todd and Rob and wally, wally looks great and healthy! Cool photo frame on, shelves looks with beautiful green, changes lights in colors, I love antique laturn ! Your gardening is so lovely! Good job, Todd and Rob!☺️🤟🎶🎸🦋🐞👋🌲❤️
I loved "choose your own adventure" books, and made sure I found all the good and bad results. You need to invite Brian Monahan to help out so it doesn't rain. You're probably going to have more rain with tropical storm (soon to be hurricane) Debby bringing more water inland.
Yep, we enjoyed those books as well as kids. And we'll be keeping an eye on the impending storm. Hoping it doesn't stall out because that would be a lot of rain on the coast.
Retaining wall: pressure wash and apply "spray cork" (with color tint). Choose the right color to blend into the hillside earth tones). Spray cork will have a natural look plus seal the garden block to help prevent erosion. It will last a long time: used on exterior of homes a lot. Great "day" at the mountain house - your pottery piece is so cool - and NO PLANTS were purchased! Really? HA!
Well that is certainly a new one for us, so we're going to research that one next. Thanks! And yes, hard to believe, no plants! But that just means we're saving up for more soon, I guess. 😉🌱
You guys are always a joy to watch no matter what you are up to.❤ I don’t mind the retaining wall but you could always plant evergreens in front of it. Looking forward to Fall. In October I always go spend a week with my daughter in North Carolina. (I live in middle GA…would love to move to NC.) We rent a cabin or a bungalow & carve pumpkins, pop popcorn, have coke floats & watch scary movies! LOVE Halloween! It’s our favorite!
Glad to hear it! We try to keep these vlogs entertaining no matter the size of the projects. 🙂 And we're right there with you on fall and Halloween! So ready.
Ha, well I (Rob) was named 'wittiest' in high school some 24 years ago, so the giggling might be here to stay for better or worse. 🙃 Thanks for tuning in.
@@toddandrob maybe add a slight slope so water runs the other way also. Or maybe extend it out so you have an all season entry. That could help make that other planting bed change a little
Hey y'all!! Looks like we'll be drowning in your "wish" for the rain to continue. Not sure how much is expected up y'all's way but were looking at 30" potential. I think the goats may need swimmies. Everything is looking fantastic there. Beautiful transformation since y'all purchased it. Be safe, babies! ❤
Howdy! Ah, here's hoping the storm doesn't stall out because that sure is a lot of rain...too much. Thanks for tuning in and say hello to the goats for us!
Now that you say it, we see it too! The rain was tapering off and the fog had started to move in and we just knew it would be a cool shot. Thanks for watching!👍
You are speaking Todd's language!! He was talking about the buttermilk/moss recipe just the other day. We'll see if that's what we come up with or not, but great idea!
Those strip lights are the coolest things, you can change them with the seasons, I'm a Christmas guy my self I like the tree up early and I take it down late. Merry Merry, great video guys! You can put a bird bath on top of the block cube and enjoy the birds, and English Ivy vine would grow on wall.
I see someone already suggested a lighting fixture on top of the concrete pillar. That thought also crossed my mind as well as possibly turning it into a pedestal for a large urn style planter. I would first to it off with a larger slab of cement that is about an inch and a half to 2" thick and overhanging the pillar by around an inch or 2. I love your wall. There's a lot of potential there. Whatever you decide to do with the pillar could be carried over across the top of the wall at equal intervals of 8'-10'. Along the top edge of the wall, you could plant creeping thyme and/ or phlox as well a some Japanese garden juniper. I would personally keep your plantings along the bottom of the wall low for the most part. Tall plants in my opinion would make it look overgrown. I've really enjoyed your videos. You guys are great!
Hey you two and Wally Looks great guys love it all...as for the retaining wall you could reface it with sandstone or encase it with wire and line it with river rocks or plant some trailing plants along the top so they eventually hang over, be the cheapest way to go l guess...the cement block pillar dare l say a statue of David as a water feature 😉 or maybe a large shallow pot of some kind for a bird bath or Rob you could turn your hands to create some master piece. The shelving lights look fantastic love the black and white photo of you both...infact l love everything you have done. Cheers 🍻🥂🍹🥃 Tony and Wollie 🐾
What a great list of recs, thanks! We'll get right on that pottery piece in our spare time. 😉 A statue of David would sure be a hoot to see every time we walked by the door. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Consider boxwood plants in front of your retaining wall. The deer won't eat them and they are green all year long. Also consider a "burning bush" plant where that strange block element is located.
Man did your garden grow! Beautiful! Rob, I hope your wrist is on the mend too! Love the work you guys have been doing in the loft. Wally approved! Just a suggestion to help disguise the wall...maybe plant a few low growing evergreens (White Tip Cedar, Spruces, Burning Bushes) And please send some rain up North! It would be really appreciated! And yes, bring on Halloween! ❤🧡💛🤎
Wrist is healing more and more, just still some pain in certain movements. Thanks for checking! And yep, small evergreens would definitely look great in that space for sure.
The paint and lighting REALLY, made those spaces POP, great job, so pretty. I was thinking about that cement piller out the back door and maybe you could paint it, dark green OR black and then put a large pot on it with a viney, type of plant in it, that would look really good. Just a thought 🤔 Also, while Todd was lighting up those shelves, before, you even mentioned it, i thought to myself, WOW, that would look like a really cool space for Halloween stuff. 👻 Your place is absolutely beautiful, what a neat place to unwind, create and relax too. Many many Blessings to you both, Laurel ❤❤
Yep, definitely along the lines of what we were thinking too, with painting it or at least disguising it. And then some plant that cascades down. That would make it really change that view completely. Thanks for the kind words! It's fun seeing how much this place has changed over the years.
I'll just sit here on that shelf as a covering spot spot so don't mind me except that cubby beneath me!! That cement column may lead to a secret shelter for double knot spies! Climbing Blue Sprice still good for zone 7 & that there retaining wall!! Vote for gravel that matches slate color for continuity with the uniqueverse of Todd & Rob! ♥️🤠🏳️🌈🤠♥️ Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair & a love-in there🌸🪻🥀
We'll save you a seat. And good idea on the blue spruce. We'll have to check that out if we can find some. We have the blue spruce stone crop spread out on the slope already and it's been doing ok so far.
Thanks for sharing…Home Depot has a diy kit for you stairs, red oak ( real wood), about $70 dollars per stair step, not difficult to install, and you can stain any color or be creative and make your own, or use flat flag stone pavers to cover your stairs, endless possibilities…outside retaining wall, use stone pavers to cover the flat concrete, you can “ stain” the wall with a wood color stain or some color you like? Do a test block first, honeysuckle, vinca, morning glory are a few vines that will drape over the wall…you can hide some of the retaining wall by putting up a partial wood fence, only requires 2 or 3 post for 8 foot section, possibilities are endless, get CREATIVE😊😊😊😊
You can say that again... possibilities sure are endless. Thanks for the recommendations, especially on the DiY stair replacement options. We are excited to finally figure out that project eventually. And morning glory or honeysuckle would look perfect on the retaining wall too. 👍
You can plant some climbing vine plants like climbing jasmine maybe? That will disguise the wall and look beautiful. Stay away from ivy because it will grow out of control!
Oddly enough, we tried jasmine last year in a spot along the wall and it has been growing ever-so-slowly. Although it did bloom this spring and was nice.
Chào hai em thân mến, cuộc sống thế là tốt rồi anh cảm nhận được hai em rất rất hạnh phúc, ngôi nhà rất đẹp và có rừng có hoa không khí trong lành tuyệt vời, anh chúc hai em sức khỏe hạnh phúc và bình yên
So a new routine for the boyfriend and I is we watch one video of yours together one night per week…. He wants to stretch it out. Confession time though I basically watch one every lunch break at work and if I re watch them with him it’s a bonus. He said to me a few minutes ago hey babe I’m gonna take my shower then we can snuggle and watch Todd and Rob. We love your videos and are getting some great ideas for sprucing up our place.
Haha, love this! Well, get ready for an adventure. We've definitely improved since the early videos of 2023. And we're always up to something. Hope you two enjoy, even if you're watching for the 2nd time. We won't tell. 😉
We haven't attended the Dillard fest before. I imagine Telluride is a lot larger as it's a 4 day fest and been around for 50+ years now. Worth checking out sometime if you get the opportunity to attend!
@@toddandrob Based on your videos I’d say Telluride is better atmosphere, but with Dillard Bluegrass Festival it has local band and no flight (LOL). I’ll be at Outdoor 76 in Clayton all day (Aug 17th) if you’re in the area stop by and ask for Jamie,I’d love to meet you both.
Your plants are thriving! I see your Creeping Jenny has done quite well. As the Grim Reaper of plants, I succeeded in killing all of mine in the gardens. Regarding you wall that rises uo like a pillar...have you considered adding a piece of tall statuary atop it?
If there's one thing that grows well here, it's creeping jenny. It even survived and came back after winter, which was surprising. And good recommendation, we hadn't thought of that yet.
Hi is that block plinth in a good spot to mount an outside light pole on to give nice light to your back door? Maybe ferns coming out of the retainer walls n draping would cover.❤
You're right! A light would look good in that area as well as some cascading plants too. I'm sure we'll work some magic and it'll all look wonderful in no time. Thanks for tuning in!
I planted bittersweet, red honeysuckle and clematis. All thriving (my jasmine...not so good). Also, I planted creeping phlox to cascade over my sidewalk edge. You could "hang" it over your wall edge?🌸🌼🌺
Years ago at the time we had a new kitchen installed, in a hidden area, we put in a time capsule that would make it clear that we were a gay married couple. Hopefully, in the far-off future, someone will find it, surprise, surprise surprise !! We had just said that you should make a time capsule under your bottom shelf, then a second later you said something about making a time capsule. Great gay minds thinking alike !!!
I don’t think you should try removing that retaining wall. Might prove too disastrous given the hill it seems to be holding in place. With the mild earthquakes the East Coast has been experiencing over the past few years, no telling how much of that hill may have been disturbed already. I like the brick used on the retaining wall, it has a bit of character to me. But you are looking close up and surely see it differently. Having said that, maybe you could build something in front of and around the wall. So your idea to cover it up works. A different type of brick for instance. A really big project however. Its just one suggestion. While I’m here, how are you guys going to travel up and down that mountain safely if there’s lots of snow? Weather patterns are changing, even in GA. Hope you are not climate deniers, never know.
We're all about the weather here, and yep, climate change is up on us all. So far, our 2 winters here have been fairly mild with only an occasional few days of very frigid temps. And we haven't had any snow minus a few flurries. We have some backup plans if we ever do get a good snowstorm, however. Our vehicle is all wheel drive as well. Thanks for the recs on the wall. I think we'll be leaving it in place for sure. And we're leaning towards some low growing evergreens to start with. Cheers 👍
Hey buddy dudes! Wanted to pass on info about blue cypress tree Around these parts TX there are two varieties available. Carolina blue cypress and Arizona Ice blue cypress. The Arizona does have a nice blue except it is rather prone to fungus issues especially now when climate change has increased fungus in the environment and unless catched in time the tree dies Arizona may need closer monitoring to watch for browning on branches normally begin closer to trunk Aaaanuway fungus sensitivity is now another consideration for planting choices and using well drainage conglomerates of soil and water egress and thinning branches to increase air circulation Aaaanyway Wally would tell ya'll the same❤
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Due to some frustrating weather woes, we had to delay the door install for another day. But, we still made due with some upstairs updating and a little impromptu outside tour of projects to come. And speaking of that, we could use your help! Let us know if you have any ideas on what to plant along the retaining wall to disguise it a little better. Stay tuned for more updates as we round out summer and head into fall (and we cannot wait!). -T&R
Hi good-looking guys! Love your video❤ 0:00
Thanks so much for watching♥️
Only because Rob commented that he didn't care for the retaining wall (which i like), one among several ideas is suggested.
1st. Paint the retaining wall a forest green.
2nd. Plant ground cover flowering vines along the top of the wall.
3rd. In Monterey, CA. the city public work crew planted crawling pink flowering ice plants. It's very decorative. But the color is too feminine for my taste.
4th. My suggestion is the hardy yellow & orange Trumpet vine. Other pleasant vines are the violet & white Wisteria, the crawling white with a yellow center (looks like a Daisy) Lantana evita, or the breathtaking white crawling Bougainvillea.
Great recommendations! Thank you. We're still trying to figure out exactly what we want along that wall. Although we're running out of time with the growing season here, so it may have to wait until spring.
Felicitaciones !!!
Ustedes son un ejemplo e inspiración que DOS HOMBRES QUE SE AMAN SI PUEDEN HACER FAMILIA !!!
Que sigan sus éxitos.
Greeting from Chile
Thank you for the kind words! ♥️
Looking good! Pizza, Rose, a rainy day...and the Olympics. Hard to go wrong.
You can say that again. Wish we could repeat the same day every now and then.
Just need to add an orchid to that pottery vase
Ahh, now that's a fantastic idea!
Your achievements so far impressive. And each of your vlog has a special phenomenon. Even during rainy, stormy weather, your warm, positive vibes also flow from screen. So don't worry T & R , your nothing to do will be worth to watching too. 😘
We appreciate hearing that! Thank you. We always strive to make a worthwhile vlog, so that is great to hear. Take care!🙂
The concrete pillar could be used as a base for a cool sculpture or light fixture. I enjoy your projects.
Ah, we hadn't even considered using it as a base for a light. Great idea, thanks!
Climbing roses would look great along retaining wall. Or lantana
Great ideas! The lantanas we have are slow growing here, oddly enough. And the ones we planted last year were no hardy enough to stand some of the more frigid temps we had over the winter. But climbing roses would be a nice touch!
@@toddandrob they even have the pride roses which would bring in tons of color
For the concrete pillar... it could support a sculpture of some sort ( animal, figural or abstract), or hold a large decorative planter.
The retaining wall.. plant a mixture azaleas, boxwoods , kalmias, rhododendrons , etc as the backdrop, with shorter plants, bulbs in front.
We appreciate the recs! We're definitely leaning towards a decorative planter lately. And we like the idea of a mixture of these plants too! Great combo!
Guys, I don't much care what you're up to, I just want a ringside seat to watch the shenanigans transpire. "Riveting," as Todd so aptly put it. I enjoyed the mini retrospective on your projects. The contrast between before and after really brought home the transformation you've accomplished. Be it lush vegetation outdoors or mountain-luxe interior improvements, you should be very proud of your progress. I always love hanging out with you two for a bit on Sundays!
As Todd just said when I read your comment out loud, "folks really like us!" 😉 That made our day, thanks. Also, 'mountain-luxe interior improvements' should be our new branding. Love it.
The garden is looking good. Before removing the brick stand, you need to investigate. I wonder if it is there to hide a shut-off valve or similar? In the meantime, you can spruce it up with a color concrete stucco and put a statue on top or an Urn planter.
Wally is one very lucky boy.
The paint and shelf look great.❤
Yep, definitely will investigate if we ever decide to remove it. I think for now, we'll be covering it up a bit, or at least disguising it. Thanks for tuning in!
Perhaps grow a non invasive vine to cover the wall
That is right up our alley! Thanks.
Build and plant an espalier! Some of the wall will show through but focus will be the planting!
Love joining you guys each week!
That would be gorgeous! ( even with dwarf fruit trees. aka "deer buffet" )
Ah, that is an excellent idea and we hadn't considered that before. Thanks!!
Oh definitely. 😉
For the shaded area, I have found that Dogwoods are beautiful and they grow well in the shady area.
Nothing like a rainy day inside doing things you've put off. It's so peaceful up there. When you were outside and the birds were chirping away, I felt like I was there and it was so relaxing (since I have my ear plugs in)! The plants look so happy and healthy. That block thingee at the front door.....just paint it to match the house (?) and put a huge plant on it that cascades down all around it (something that would live year round). Does it/did it have any electric to it? Maybe used to be a lamp post or other lighting feature? You always ask but you'll figure out something on your own. Can't wait for the door install!
We haven't noticed any electrical on it (the cord that was in the shot was from our lights that we added for the hill). But that is a good idea for sure. Glad you enjoyed the birds! As we were editing it, I kept hearing them in the background (also with headphones on) and thought it was so peaceful too. Couldn't resist and had to keep those clips in there. 🧑🏼🎤
I would put a light on the stone pillar by the front door!..❤
Great idea! We're noticing that several have mentioned that a light is a good option, so we're leaning towards just that. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and time with us. You have done an amazing work of art on your property. Have you looked into the stone and the roof for poss damage as you showed damage to the door frame area. Also, a suggestion for the back door area since you have that pilar there, research what you can find on the property plans and history, if can't find out why perhaps just start a deck extension tying into the current.
We've been looking into the history of it and have a few leads. And yep, we're going to be sure there's no further damage for sure. Pesky water will find a way, right?
Hi cuties awesome video!❤
Birdsong is always lovely....you're absolutely right! Your landscaping project turned out really lush. Just takes a little work, forethought, and love.
Thanks so much! 😊
It is really nice to see what the three of you do to relax when the weather is not great. I love some of your ideas for the bookcase. I am trying to not get too bored with things as I am still recovering from my operation and have two more tests this month to go too. Wishing you guys all the best in the week ahead.
Thank you as always. We hope the recovery keeps going well for you!🙂
🎉 Barefoot Summer....As always, l enjoy your adventures at the cabin. Thanks for the flashbacks. Memories are made as we experience life's journey. Light House greetings from coastal Mississippi and Happy August to y'all. 👋🧔🐻🤠
Very well spoken. Thank you. And happy August to you as well!
@@toddandrob ❤️
Great job, guys. Whatever you decide to do, you show love, respect and enjoyment in every detail you create. There are some tree-creeper that you can cover the wall you said you don't like. I truly trust your good taste. Whatrever you decide, it will fit harmoniously. LOVE, LIVE, LEARN n LAUGH MAC
Tree creeper might just do the trick! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad that folks are enjoying our style around here. Cheers 👍
Also you could paint the cinder block and place a planter on top with cascading plants ,a girl could dream
Cascading and painting! Love it.
Regarding the retaining wall, can you put plant cover that covers the wall or in the wall .. Like vines (sweet potatoes), etc. I think the wall brings charm to the property as well..❤ 0:04
What a smaller retaining wall in front of the existing wall??..❤❤
Great ideas. We have been enjoying the sweet potato vines but just wish they weren't annuals.
We were just discussing that today!
Hi Todd and Rob and wally, wally looks great and healthy!
Cool photo frame on, shelves looks with beautiful green, changes lights in colors, I love antique laturn !
Your gardening is so lovely! Good job, Todd and Rob!☺️🤟🎶🎸🦋🐞👋🌲❤️
Thanks! Yep, we've been thoroughly enjoying the gardening lately as it's all thriving so much. Thanks for watching!
Your house and garden look absolutely amazing… excited for new updates… ❤❤❤
Thanks so much! 😊
I loved "choose your own adventure" books, and made sure I found all the good and bad results. You need to invite Brian Monahan to help out so it doesn't rain. You're probably going to have more rain with tropical storm (soon to be hurricane) Debby bringing more water inland.
Yep, we enjoyed those books as well as kids. And we'll be keeping an eye on the impending storm. Hoping it doesn't stall out because that would be a lot of rain on the coast.
Retaining wall: pressure wash and apply "spray cork" (with color tint). Choose the right color to blend into the hillside earth tones).
Spray cork will have a natural look plus seal the garden block to help prevent erosion. It will last a long time: used on exterior of homes a lot.
Great "day" at the mountain house - your pottery piece is so cool - and NO PLANTS were purchased! Really? HA!
Well that is certainly a new one for us, so we're going to research that one next. Thanks! And yes, hard to believe, no plants! But that just means we're saving up for more soon, I guess. 😉🌱
You guys are always a joy to watch no matter what you are up to.❤ I don’t mind the retaining wall but you could always plant evergreens in front of it.
Looking forward to Fall. In October I always go spend a week with my daughter in North Carolina. (I live in middle GA…would love to move to NC.) We rent a cabin or a bungalow & carve pumpkins, pop popcorn, have coke floats & watch scary movies! LOVE Halloween! It’s our favorite!
Glad to hear it! We try to keep these vlogs entertaining no matter the size of the projects. 🙂 And we're right there with you on fall and Halloween! So ready.
HI TODD AND ROB I JUST GREW MY PUMKINS PLANTS THEY ARE GROWING FAST AND MY TOMATOES PLANTS GROWING FAST TOO LOVE DAVID😀🥰😀🥰🥰🥰🥰
Awesome to hear that you have pumpkins!
Thoroughly enjoy your decorating ideas. Could do with a little less giggling
Ha, well I (Rob) was named 'wittiest' in high school some 24 years ago, so the giggling might be here to stay for better or worse. 🙃 Thanks for tuning in.
My birthday, November 3rd. I love you guys. Your sense of style is Amazing
I would extend roof line along that door to keep water and snow away from that entry
We've been toying with the idea of perhaps a modern looking awning too.
@@toddandrob maybe add a slight slope so water runs the other way also. Or maybe extend it out so you have an all season entry. That could help make that other planting bed change a little
I love to use Landscape timbers that will take away some of the look of the landscape wall. Just a thought
That concrete pillar in front of your front door should have a light fixture on top. Looks like a dark corner with the tall trees behind it.
That is a good idea. We have been thinking a light or a cascading plant today. Thanks!
Hey y'all!! Looks like we'll be drowning in your "wish" for the rain to continue. Not sure how much is expected up y'all's way but were looking at 30" potential. I think the goats may need swimmies. Everything is looking fantastic there. Beautiful transformation since y'all purchased it. Be safe, babies! ❤
Howdy! Ah, here's hoping the storm doesn't stall out because that sure is a lot of rain...too much. Thanks for tuning in and say hello to the goats for us!
You two work so well together,your creations are spectacular
Thank you so much 😀
Creeping phlox may work for the wall. Lots of spring color.
That is a good idea. Although we did have 3 phlox plants (not the creeping variety) and the rabbits totally devoured them.
Beautiful couple
Thank you 😊
Love watching you two!!!
We're so glad you enjoy tuning in!
Looks great‼️
Thank you! 😍
I like the piece of art and how the whole project came together 😊😊😊❤
We appreciate it! Crazy how much one little upgrade makes a change, huh? Thanks for tuning in!
That episode ending view looked like a Thomas Kinkade painting
Now that you say it, we see it too! The rain was tapering off and the fog had started to move in and we just knew it would be a cool shot. Thanks for watching!👍
Enjoyed hanging out with you guys. Much love and support ❤❤
And we appreciate it! Thanks for following along!
Leave the wall as is, let the moss take over. Google how to grow moss using buttermilk & watch it transform.
You are speaking Todd's language!! He was talking about the buttermilk/moss recipe just the other day. We'll see if that's what we come up with or not, but great idea!
I decorate for Fall/Halloween the following weekend after Labor Day. And decorate for Christmas the day after Halloween.
Oh, you are speaking our language!! Love to hear that. 🍂
Those strip lights are the coolest things, you can change them with the seasons, I'm a Christmas guy my self I like the tree up early and I take it down late. Merry Merry, great video guys! You can put a bird bath on top of the block cube and enjoy the birds, and English Ivy vine would grow on wall.
Yes! We'll totally be doing just that at Christmas. 😉 Here's the Amazon listing: amzn.to/3WAAlAt
I see someone already suggested a lighting fixture on top of the concrete pillar. That thought also crossed my mind as well as possibly turning it into a pedestal for a large urn style planter. I would first to it off with a larger slab of cement that is about an inch and a half to 2" thick and overhanging the pillar by around an inch or 2. I love your wall. There's a lot of potential there. Whatever you decide to do with the pillar could be carried over across the top of the wall at equal intervals of 8'-10'. Along the top edge of the wall, you could plant creeping thyme and/ or phlox as well a some Japanese garden juniper. I would personally keep your plantings along the bottom of the wall low for the most part. Tall plants in my opinion would make it look overgrown.
I've really enjoyed your videos. You guys are great!
Wow, great recs! We appreciate it. And we agree, shorter plants would definitely make the space along the wall look less overgrown.
Hey you two and Wally
Looks great guys love it all...as for the retaining wall you could reface it with sandstone or encase it with wire and line it with river rocks or plant some trailing plants along the top so they eventually hang over, be the cheapest way to go l guess...the cement block pillar dare l say a statue of David as a water feature 😉 or maybe a large shallow pot of some kind for a bird bath or Rob you could turn your hands to create some master piece. The shelving lights look fantastic love the black and white photo of you both...infact l love everything you have done.
Cheers 🍻🥂🍹🥃
Tony and Wollie 🐾
What a great list of recs, thanks! We'll get right on that pottery piece in our spare time. 😉 A statue of David would sure be a hoot to see every time we walked by the door. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Sending warm embraces to you two young gentlemen and Wally from sunny northwestern Minnesota. We still are waiting for some heat up here! 😊❤
Thanks! Wish we could bottle up some of the heat and send it your way. We're ready for fall! 😉
Consider boxwood plants in front of your retaining wall. The deer won't eat them and they are green all year long. Also consider a "burning bush" plant where that strange block element is located.
Good ideas! We hadn't considered those yet. Thanks!
Another awesome video you guy's ❤everything is looking super fantastic 😊love to Wally too.❤❤❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Pompous grass would do great to hide the wall.
I'm living in the beautiful wild through your videos! Nice to see such happy guys loving their lives and sharing it with us , 😊❤.
Our pleasure! Glad you're enjoying all of our antics and whatnot that we get into over these videos. We're having a blast! 👍
Man did your garden grow! Beautiful! Rob, I hope your wrist is on the mend too! Love the work you guys have been doing in the loft. Wally approved! Just a suggestion to help disguise the wall...maybe plant a few low growing evergreens (White Tip Cedar, Spruces, Burning Bushes) And please send some rain up North! It would be really appreciated! And yes, bring on Halloween! ❤🧡💛🤎
Wrist is healing more and more, just still some pain in certain movements. Thanks for checking! And yep, small evergreens would definitely look great in that space for sure.
The paint and lighting REALLY, made those spaces POP, great job, so pretty.
I was thinking about that cement piller out the back door and maybe you could paint it, dark green OR black and then put a large pot on it with a viney, type of plant in it, that would look really good. Just a thought 🤔
Also, while Todd was lighting up those shelves, before, you even mentioned it, i thought to myself, WOW, that would look like a really cool space for Halloween stuff. 👻
Your place is absolutely beautiful, what a neat place to unwind, create and relax too.
Many many Blessings to you both,
Laurel ❤❤
Yep, definitely along the lines of what we were thinking too, with painting it or at least disguising it. And then some plant that cascades down. That would make it really change that view completely. Thanks for the kind words! It's fun seeing how much this place has changed over the years.
Hola hermoso el vídeo! Acá usamos la frase al mal tiempo buena cara!! Me encantaron las terminaciones que hicieron en la casa!! Nos encanta verlos!!😊❤
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! And we like that phrase. 😊
I'll just sit here on that shelf as a covering spot spot so don't mind me except that cubby beneath me!!
That cement column may lead to a secret shelter for double knot spies!
Climbing Blue Sprice still good for zone 7 & that there retaining wall!!
Vote for gravel that matches slate color for continuity with the uniqueverse of Todd & Rob!
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Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair & a love-in there🌸🪻🥀
We'll save you a seat. And good idea on the blue spruce. We'll have to check that out if we can find some. We have the blue spruce stone crop spread out on the slope already and it's been doing ok so far.
Thanks for sharing…Home Depot has a diy kit for you stairs, red oak ( real wood), about $70 dollars per stair step, not difficult to install, and you can stain any color or be creative and make your own, or use flat flag stone pavers to cover your stairs, endless possibilities…outside retaining wall, use stone pavers to cover the flat concrete, you can “ stain” the wall with a wood color stain or some color you like? Do a test block first, honeysuckle, vinca, morning glory are a few vines that will drape over the wall…you can hide some of the retaining wall by putting up a partial wood fence, only requires 2 or 3 post for 8 foot section, possibilities are endless, get CREATIVE😊😊😊😊
You can say that again... possibilities sure are endless. Thanks for the recommendations, especially on the DiY stair replacement options. We are excited to finally figure out that project eventually. And morning glory or honeysuckle would look perfect on the retaining wall too. 👍
Boys the garden looks awesome x
We appreciate it! We're loving how everything has started filling in and getting more and more green.
Love your pot, Rob!
Thanks! One of these days I'm going to set up a pottery studio in our workshop.
You can plant some climbing vine plants like climbing jasmine maybe? That will disguise the wall and look beautiful. Stay away from ivy because it will grow out of control!
Oddly enough, we tried jasmine last year in a spot along the wall and it has been growing ever-so-slowly. Although it did bloom this spring and was nice.
Chào hai em thân mến, cuộc sống thế là tốt rồi anh cảm nhận được hai em rất rất hạnh phúc, ngôi nhà rất đẹp và có rừng có hoa không khí trong lành tuyệt vời, anh chúc hai em sức khỏe hạnh phúc và bình yên
Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, this is a place for happiness and peace indeed. Cheers!
The previous owners probably had a small safe in that hole under the shelves.
So a new routine for the boyfriend and I is we watch one video of yours together one night per week…. He wants to stretch it out. Confession time though I basically watch one every lunch break at work and if I re watch them with him it’s a bonus. He said to me a few minutes ago hey babe I’m gonna take my shower then we can snuggle and watch Todd and Rob. We love your videos and are getting some great ideas for sprucing up our place.
Haha, love this! Well, get ready for an adventure. We've definitely improved since the early videos of 2023. And we're always up to something. Hope you two enjoy, even if you're watching for the 2nd time. We won't tell. 😉
i love your video❤❤❤ hi from denmark
Hello! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi guys just discovered your channel absolutely love it.
Awesome! And welcome! Hope you enjoy the adventures.
Is Telluride Bluegrass Festival better than the Dillard Bluegrass Festival? At least Dillard Bluegrass Festival is local - went both days this year.
We haven't attended the Dillard fest before. I imagine Telluride is a lot larger as it's a 4 day fest and been around for 50+ years now. Worth checking out sometime if you get the opportunity to attend!
@@toddandrob Based on your videos I’d say Telluride is better atmosphere, but with Dillard Bluegrass Festival it has local band and no flight (LOL). I’ll be at Outdoor 76 in Clayton all day (Aug 17th) if you’re in the area stop by and ask for Jamie,I’d love to meet you both.
Plant some of your grasses in front of your retaining wall.
We do love some ornamental grasses. Just gotta find some hardy enough to survive our winters.
You guys are beautiful👬
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Your plants are thriving! I see your Creeping Jenny has done quite well. As the Grim Reaper of plants, I succeeded in killing all of mine in the gardens. Regarding you wall that rises uo like a pillar...have you considered adding a piece of tall statuary atop it?
If there's one thing that grows well here, it's creeping jenny. It even survived and came back after winter, which was surprising. And good recommendation, we hadn't thought of that yet.
Do you guys live there in the winter ? Youve done a wonderful job !
Thank you! And yep, over the winter as well. Mostly mild here with occasional frigid cold snaps.
Hi is that block plinth in a good spot to mount an outside light pole on to give nice light to your back door? Maybe ferns coming out of the retainer walls n draping would cover.❤
You're right! A light would look good in that area as well as some cascading plants too. I'm sure we'll work some magic and it'll all look wonderful in no time. Thanks for tuning in!
Side door ete sore you can get a large ceramic vase / water fountain in front of it , maybe baby???
Oh, Todd has been dreaming of a water feature for sure!
last weekend was Pride long weekend here, Vancouver BC
Awesome! Beautiful area too. 🏳️🌈
Plant a few climbers, on the retaining wall.
Thinking we need to add some for sure. We've tried yellow jasmine but it's been slow to spread over the past year. 🤞
I planted bittersweet, red honeysuckle and clematis. All thriving (my jasmine...not so good). Also, I planted creeping phlox to cascade over my sidewalk edge. You could "hang" it over your wall edge?🌸🌼🌺
How is your wrist Rob? Love to you both and Wally .James ❤❤❤
It's been healing slowly but I'm able to use it more and more. Still have pain when I bend it in certain directions though. Thanks for checking!
Years ago at the time we had a new kitchen installed, in a hidden area, we put in a time capsule that would make it clear that we were a gay married couple. Hopefully, in the far-off future, someone will find it, surprise, surprise surprise !! We had just said that you should make a time capsule under your bottom shelf, then a second later you said something about making a time capsule. Great gay minds thinking alike !!!
Love that!! We're still daydreaming about what to put in ours but we're definitely going to do that. 👍
YEAH THAT WHY I GOT GREEN THUMBS FROM MY GRANDPA WHEN HE DIED 1987 THAT WHEN IT HAPPEND LOVE DAVID😀🥰😀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I don’t think you should try removing that retaining wall. Might prove too disastrous given the hill it seems to be holding in place. With the mild earthquakes the East Coast has been experiencing over the past few years, no telling how much of that hill may have been disturbed already.
I like the brick used on the retaining wall, it has a bit of character to me. But you are looking close up and surely see it differently.
Having said that, maybe you could build something in front of and around the wall. So your idea to cover it up works. A different type of brick for instance. A really big project however. Its just one suggestion.
While I’m here, how are you guys going to travel up and down that mountain safely if there’s lots of snow? Weather patterns are changing, even in GA. Hope you are not climate deniers, never know.
We're all about the weather here, and yep, climate change is up on us all. So far, our 2 winters here have been fairly mild with only an occasional few days of very frigid temps. And we haven't had any snow minus a few flurries. We have some backup plans if we ever do get a good snowstorm, however. Our vehicle is all wheel drive as well. Thanks for the recs on the wall. I think we'll be leaving it in place for sure. And we're leaning towards some low growing evergreens to start with. Cheers 👍
Hey buddy dudes! Wanted to pass on info about blue cypress tree
Around these parts TX there are two varieties available.
Carolina blue cypress and Arizona Ice blue cypress.
The Arizona does have a nice blue except it is rather prone to fungus issues especially now when climate change has increased fungus in the environment and unless catched in time the tree dies
Arizona may need closer monitoring to watch for browning on branches normally begin closer to trunk
Aaaanuway fungus sensitivity is now another consideration for planting choices and using well drainage conglomerates of soil and water egress and thinning branches to increase air circulation
Aaaanyway Wally would tell ya'll the same❤
Good to know! Hate that fungus is among us nowadays with certain plants/trees. We'll check these out though. Thanks again. 🙂
@toddandrob Carolina Dreamin more tolerant🎤