I love how confident you two are now! When I started watching Aaron was mostly silent, no fart discussions 😂, no grabbing benches and moving about. It feels like we're all best friends now. I have learned so much from your show. My son and I have spent so much time this spring putting in trees and shrubs at our newly built house because we watch you together. He is autistic and just loves watching "flowers" as he calls your show. We moved in to a blank space this Feb and we both have so many ideas to thank you for. It's fun to have inspiration for our shared hobby.
Sorry Laura, I’m on team Aaron for the boxwood idea near the Hartley. I think that matching the other side and widening the path makes lots of sense. It’s just amazing how much progress has happened over such a short time. Love it!
Definitely on Aaron's side with this one, his idea makes more sense. It's his garden space too! It's like it's her way or no way and I don't like that! And her attachment to stuff is ridiculous, she's stubborn and doesn't take advice well! I just wish for Aaron to man up and be more definitive in his opinion and say "this is how it's going to be, your attachment to these things is hindering your foresight as to the vision of this garden". If Aaron was allowed to map out the garden space in a more cohesive planned out space, it would alleviate her planting things and digging them up because a season later she notices how that plant doesn't have enough space to grow or the plant doesn't feel or look right in that particular spot she first planted it. It will save them a lot of money, time & enough if Aaron was allowed to create a design for the entire property as opposed to her just willy-nilly planting stuff or creating a space and then changing it the next season!
There’s no denying that a lot of team effort and cooperation is needed to make this TH-cam channel work, but Laura is the main reason for Garden Answer’s great success!!! 😊
A black bench under the window so you can set to take your shoes off or put them on. With a basket of flowers and a pretty throw or small quilt. Everything 😊is beautiful.
Perfect idea! Especially since the bottom of that window is higher than the others it leaves room for something like that. And it's practical as well as pretty. I agree that it is the best idea yet for that little area. 👍
Usually team Laura…but Aaron’s idea is spot on! Benches should not just be beautiful, but have function as well. They look like they are an afterthought in the soil like that .
Since it doesn't seem like you sit on those benches often, but I agree with Laura, some kind of hard architecture needs to be there, what about iron statuary? Maybe something you custom-order that tells a story? Or a 4-part series of flower sculptures, or how about concrete or stone benches custom-made with your children's handprints or footprints inlaid on top? Made to look like they stepped on top, frozen at that age, in a moment of time? Could become an heirloom in time, something to pass down to them when they move into their first home.
I love how casual this garden tour was! It’s nice to be included on the conversation of deciding what to do with different areas and to hear out Aaron’s ideas! Definitely love the idea of several benches tucked in the openings in the west side garden!
I love, love, love the garden tours! Please don't apologize for the length of the video, I could watch it all day. You all do amazing things. Thank you for sharing.
I like Aaron’s idea of symmetry around the patio. And I like your idea Laura of the large basin with a short water spurt in the space you’ve left. In fact I was thinking along those lines when you mentioned it and I said yes, do it.
She is always right. She has always been right. She will always be right. Took me 20 years to really get those 3 concepts. It has radically transformed my life for the better. ☺
I know you probably feel that garden tours like this is too long and too "rambly" and stuff one can feel about putting up long videos like this, but I have to say; WE LOVE IT. It's like getting to know you, seeing you be passionate and getting to know your vision and thought process, and it is awesome!! 🧡🥰🌱
I love them also. If I cant watch it all in one day. I pause it and come back to it. I could never have enough garden answer. I love her videos. So informative and inspiring.
@@lynnlong1656 we have one and the soil is very sandy they wanted to use this land for a sand and gravel business but the city said no) but once in a while it will smell, we get it cleaned every year, still we get oders from it once in a while. it is a fairly brand new system we put in about 15 years o less ago. that is what I thought when they said it smells like a fart, lol,
I’m team Aaron on the boxwood and bench move. Also love that they left in that whole conversation - very much the convos I have in the garden with my husband.
Laura, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but your audience fan club will relate. I've been with you guys since the very beginning. Your tours are like spending time with best friends, just so much fun! From you and your mom trying things on at the antique stores, bumping your head on branches and birdfeeders, looking at us so offended by them, How dare they! Stepping and tripping over cats, to you and Aaron's discussions over boxwoods and benches, to farts in the wind. You have brought me, so many times to the deepest, fall off my chair laughter and eyes full of tears. I Love you all so very much! Humbling and Hilarious! And we've all learned SO much as well. Blessings to all of you for so much pleasure you bring others. (PS...I like the rocker benches where they are facing each other. Moving the boxwood closer to the tree might put them in too many roots and compacted soil thus needing more water, etc.)
I agree with letting the grass come over to the other side of the walk way. A quiet space for you eyes will allow the Hartley to shine in all its glory.
Aaron trying to change Laura's mind on the benches. We now have something to look forward to, how will this episode end? Will Laura convince Aaron to sit on the bench as is, or will Aaron convince Laura the view is better in the other direction. I love watching you two trying to work out how your garden will progress. Never tire of taking a walk in your gardens.😍
I am betting your neighbors are just as happy with your addition of trees along the border as you are. They are getting a beautiful backdrop to their property without costing them anything. It is a Win-Win for everyone.
I absolutely love these tours, and I hope you never get tired of walking around your garden and explaining all of the same plants over and over again because honestly it’s like watching a brand new tour each time. these are one of my favorite videos. 😊
Laura, I really want to agree with you regarding the boxwood hedge because I understand your vision and the feelings that go with that vision; however, I agree with Aaron on this one. He nailed it when he described the disappointment when you look at something someone has created and think “they were so close!” I have allowed sentiment to cloud my judgement but when I finally relented, I had no regrets. As you say, if you don’t like something, you can always move it. Try it Aaron’s way and if you don’t like it, change it back! Love the inspiration you give me to get outside in the dirt and I love the way you two “keep it real” in your interactions with each other.
She says..."I am not closed to that at all!" As she moves the rocking bench back. LOL I love watching you too, it just brings me to chuckles. I love the black metal bench(s) in those open spaces on the West side walkway! Four would be perfect!
Laura.....I Love, love your choice of Colors @49:57 in that area! >> Purples / Blue / Pinks and W h i t e ! Hope you can add more White. It's so fresh, clean, pure and matches everything. White....is so elegant and.....Glows in the evening and in the shade.
I’d love to have Aaron and Laura as our neighbors. Imagine the beauty looking from their yards! It’d definitely give a person the motivation to get outside and work on their own garden! 🪴
Laura that Wyman crabapple is gorgeous! Sadly I agree with Aaron, if it’s got fire blight get it gone. You can always plant another or you can look for a species resistant to fire blight. It would be a shame to plant up a bed with shade loving perennials just to lose the tree to blight. If the top is dying out that isn’t the most encouraging sign that it will stick around either. Getting rid of diseased and damaged trees is never a bad thing. I view it as preventative measures in regards to safety as well as the spread of disease.
I vote for you to bring the grass up to the walkway and have it spill over to the other side. I love grass, it has such a calming effect and it’s easy on the eye. Besides, you have so much other open space that needs to be filled with plants. 😊
A gazebo would look so nice in that space in the South Garden… providing a respite from the sun when you’re out there working, listening to the pondless waterfall… so peaceful! ❤
I love Aaron’s idea of moving the rocking benches on the bricks and moving out the boxwood hedge walkway and then mirror on the other side. Nice idea!!
I think it might be fun to develop a poll for your subscribers to see which way they would like to see the brick patio area--your way, Laura, of leaving benches as it and just continuing the walkway to other side as is OR Aaron's way where the benches are set ON the patio and then the hedge is moved over slightly to mirror the other side. I really like your designs Laura, but I have to agree with Aaron on this concept of moving benches to make the patio cozier and then having a hedge mirror other side for symmetry. I loved watching you all debate the issue :) Can't wait to see what you all decide. Also, I do agree that one window box under the window would look better...maybe an herb box since it's right outside the kitchen? Thanks so much for the tour!!!
I can probably say 95% of us make it to the end of your videos because we love them that much. Especially the tours. Everything is looking so good and the transition is just beautiful in some areas. Well done!!
😂 It smells like a fart. I thought it was you…LOL! Thank you for not editing that out- it’s hilarious! 🤣 Seriously though, I SO look forward to chillaxin’ and watching your channel after work. Thank you for all you do! 🤗
RE : Brick Patio Area I Fully Agree With Aaron's Idea Regarding The Boxwoods And Relocating The Two Black Metal Rockers. More Importantly, Standing His Ground. Just Keep In Mind, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground. Good Luck !
The “mystery smell” reminds me of the time when Laura and Aaron were filming and they found a dirty diaper on the front porch …the look they gave to the camera as they started blaming each other for it was priceless! Lol I still think of that day and crack up over it every time Laura films a Garden Tour😂
Hi there! A suggestion: instead of a kitchen window box, create a window table! In essence, you would be creating a shelf. The width of the window. You could use some pretty corbels under the table and put an array of beautiful smallish pots on the table. I saw a pic of it in a magazine at one point, and made one for my own kitchen window. I love it! Again, just a suggestion. I love your channel, and have watched for ages!
I agree, a black window box would be beautiful! I think it would bring you lots of smiles as you work in your beautiful kitchen. I do, however, understand not having to water and clean another area. Whatever you do, it will be perfect! Spring brings such beautiful color, but Fall gives us just as much beauty.
Just finished this video! I've been watching every morning that I had time after your current videos posted. I only watch Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturday before work as part of my routine! It was nice to have a little more to watch when I needed it😊
My vote is to bring a swath of the grass across that paved walkway between the house and hartley the way you described it. Resting place for eyes is a good idea and Aaron is so good at keeping the grass looking nice. But of course whatever you do will be just marvelous!
I'm with Aaron on the rocking chair benches being on the patio...sorry Laura. The area with your large outdoor dining table (& with the large spruce) is just gorgeous ...what a beautiful space!
I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge and benches on the brick patio; it would look more uniform. Your garden has come so far and is so beautiful. You’ve been a real inspiration for my own city size small garden!
Everything looks so good!! Two things though: 1. Not everything in a garden has to be matchy matchy....for what it's worth, the hedge by the fireplace it sooo good. Please keep Both sides! I loved your idea Laura. Sorry Aaron. 2. I also think a basin, oversized bowl type fountain with just a bubbler type center, would be awesome. You could still see over it, the sound of the bubbler would be so pleasing. Really enjoyed the tour. You are so far ahead of those of us in Vermont - what seems like another world away. Haha. Can't wait to see the playground!!!!!!
I agree with Aaron , move the rocker benches , git rid of the interior box hedge , put in the new hedge to match the rest of the box . It's a better look .
I agree that the window by the kitchen door needs something. A window box would be perfect, but I totally get not wanting to put it on the freshly painted house. Maybe a wrought iron plant stand that is narrow and long shaped like a window box? It would tie in nicely with the trellis around the corner. I especially like the look of a "window box" style stand with terra cotta pots.
@@Sisteryoda1440 Douglas has taken over their entire property. He is a bully....and needs to go to a new home to be the ONLY cat. He would like that too!
Why not at 42:40 (where Laura is standing) plant another boxwood to cap off the fireplace area and remove the boxwood line thingy on the right🤔. You could (behind the fireplace) create another small pathway to replace what you would lose ultimately making the space make more sense. Also, at 41:19 why not (between the large cement pot and the spot where the bench is currently placed) put the bench in the corner of the brick patio and put a flat trellis behind it. Do the same on the other side. It might make the benches look like they belong a little more as well as catch your eye. Especially if you plant something beautiful on the trellis😍!!! I know I'm kind of giving a lot of suggestions😆, but do you think the wisteria could be trained into a tree even in its old age. It might make it look less perched out there.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwoods flanking the walkway to the fireplace area. A wider opening would be better. But your little disagreement was so cute!
Was that you! No!!! Was it you! 🤣🤣 So good to see you two laughing together- natural not staged. Your garden is looking sooo good- Laura at her finest sharing her designs as we tour - so inspiring. Love you two and your garden.
I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting in a kitchen garden. My herb garden has become my favorite garden. It’s so nice to just snip a bit of what I want right outside the door. As I’ve gotten older I’ve put in a lot of sempervivum and violas for ground cover. Lemon balm is one of my favorites. It’s a great addition to a salad. I really think it will give you a lot of joy. Green onions will just keep growing after you snip them. So many possibilities. 🥰
I love Douglas. A breakout TH-cam star. Love Russell too but where is Cheddar? I'd never leave home if I lived there. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood alignment at the brick patio. I think it would be worth it to take care it now, so you don't regret it in the future. I also would suggest moving the brick walkway that runs from the brick patio to the house to run straight towards the house. Mainly for the symmetry and formality of it. If you are going to be taking out the locust tree it would be a good time to make the changes you need to for the space so that it can start to reestablish.
Consider: There are several gorgeous focal points inside the new bricked patio area. So, feels like the brick patio "room" is fighting with the Hartley "room." You could create a transition(a wood arbor) across over the rocking bench area. It would serve 2 purposes- an arbor over the new 2xhedgerow "walkway" would make it cozy and separate from the patio. The arbor would follow the hedgerow path across the top of the steps towards the chicken coop. Yes, the new Arbor will cut across the view to the Hartley from the seated area by the fountain but you'll still see the beautiful roof, and it will keep the Hartley from distracting the viewer from all of the beauty within the brick patio. Plus the arbor height will balance the height of the tree over the seating area and make it more of a room. This will free your mind's eye to consider a fountain size and scale for that space, not based on the Hartley view. Do continue the 2xhedgerow on the coop side like you suggested, curving back along the old pallet walkway, flanking it with one or two curving hedges mirrored like the fireplace side. Reposition the rocking benches by the red barn where parents can rest near the play area? (reposition them into shade where they aren't too hot to sit on). Perhaps get a white wisteria, to match the Hartley, training it over the new arbor, toward the fireplace area! (imagine looking through wisteria to peek at the Hartley!). The arbor will make the hedgerow walkway more intimate and less obvious, create shade, and will compliment both "rooms."❤
My goodness. You should be a writer. I completely envisioned what you wrote here. That would be stunning. The wisteria idea, perfect perfect perfect. Wow. I seen everything you were talking about. That's never happened to me before. I'm just not an envisioning person. But I saw it all. Thank you. I'm stunned actually. Have a beautiful day. 💜🪴🪴☕☕☕☕
I love the banter in this video. So fun watching you two interact. I think the benches are really challenging you in this tour 😂 I’m sure you’ve covered this, but how do you deal with aphids on roses?
When Laura described a fountain for the area outside the Hartley, I pictured a stone fountain. Something to possibly consider. Thanks for brightening my day.
I suggest that for the formal patio benches, they can be on a square of bricks 🧱 added to the patio but surrounded by a line of space of soil to plant boxwoods around the benches one in front of the other one and behind these boxwoods there can be the pathways going from the patio to the fireplace and the wisteria arch, this way you don’t lose the symmetrical looking, the benches and the boxwoods
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood idea around the patio by the Hartley. I also agree with the rocking bench idea and having it on a brick surface would protect the metal rockers for longer.
I loved the slightly different tone of this garden tour. The funny asides and little discussions about what you want to do next and the fun back and forth over your different ideas. It was so fun to see a little more of that back and forth between you and the unscripted commentary that I imagine usually gets edited out. Very relaxed, fun garden tour. I hope this is a look at what future tours could be like and not just a one-off while you all adjust with your new editor. So, so fun! ❤
Oh Aaron !! You have your work cut out for you !!! Agreed, the benches need to be moved to the patio and continue with the boxwood format. And yes ! Benches on the west side !
My opinion of course - sometimes too much flower bed is just that - too much! I like the MORE grass idea between the Hartley and the house!!! I love the beauty of gardens but I also love the look and elegance of just lawn and path!
I agree with Aaron about the benches. They are gorgeous but they kind of block the space rather than enhance by my eye 🤷♀️ Looks like that area is still in brainstorm stage 🙂 Laura always has wonderful ideas so her final design will be just right 👌
What an awesome video from start of the “fart” to the benches/boxwood moving around “team Aaron on that one. I also love the idea of the benches in the open areas around the boxwoods where the maples are. To ending in the south garden 🌺🌼🌸 everything looks beautiful including Aaron’s grass!!! Awesome April 2024 garden tour!!!
Please tell Aaron, not that it really matters, but I think his grass looks really great, that’s a lot of grass, that green is just as beautiful as the other shades of green.😊 thank you you are so inspirational, I wish I had your creativity, and your energy, Laura. God bless you and your sweet family🙏
I vote YES to the one black window box under your kitchen window!!!!!! It NEEDS it. You NEED it. Ok, WE need it :)😊
Agreed!!! 🥰
Yes, we do need it lol
I third it!👍🏻
I was thinking a black wooden bench to sit and take off boots/shoes.. it would look clean and pumpkins could go on in fall!!
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I love how confident you two are now! When I started watching Aaron was mostly silent, no fart discussions 😂, no grabbing benches and moving about. It feels like we're all best friends now.
I have learned so much from your show. My son and I have spent so much time this spring putting in trees and shrubs at our newly built house because we watch you together. He is autistic and just loves watching "flowers" as he calls your show. We moved in to a blank space this Feb and we both have so many ideas to thank you for. It's fun to have inspiration for our shared hobby.
I'm not even finished with the video and I love how they did not edit that part. I'm always excited to see the tours.
My son is also autistic and we found Laura due to his love of fairy gardens
Love reading this ! I watch with my autistic son too, this family is gorgeous.
Ha! My kid calls Laura "Garden Lady!" We watch Garden Lady every morning :)
Oh my gosh, "flowers" is so precious!
Sorry Laura, I’m on team Aaron for the boxwood idea near the Hartley. I think that matching the other side and widening the path makes lots of sense. It’s just amazing how much progress has happened over such a short time. Love it!
Me too the benches aren't permanent the boxes are.
@@rtshaw3621 Exactly. And they have so much new property... I´m sure they can find a new place for the benches.
Agreed
@@rtshaw3621 The rocking benches should be on the brick. On the ground it looks like an 'after' idea.
Yep I agree can’t see the benches making sense. I do like them but not the you have them !😎
I totally see Aaron's vision of shifting the hedge line! Its giving me memories of the round hedge in the back garden Laura was so resistant to pull.😁
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And the benches would be facing the fountain that will be installed.
I liked Aaron's idea about the walkway and moving the rocking benches
100% agree with Aaron on putting the benches on the brick! They almost look they’re blocking any sort of walkway.
Aaron is right.
Definitely on Aaron's side with this one, his idea makes more sense. It's his garden space too! It's like it's her way or no way and I don't like that! And her attachment to stuff is ridiculous, she's stubborn and doesn't take advice well! I just wish for Aaron to man up and be more definitive in his opinion and say "this is how it's going to be, your attachment to these things is hindering your foresight as to the vision of this garden". If Aaron was allowed to map out the garden space in a more cohesive planned out space, it would alleviate her planting things and digging them up because a season later she notices how that plant doesn't have enough space to grow or the plant doesn't feel or look right in that particular spot she first planted it. It will save them a lot of money, time & enough if Aaron was allowed to create a design for the entire property as opposed to her just willy-nilly planting stuff or creating a space and then changing it the next season!
@@PrinceLeigh Yes, I feel a bit sorry for Aaron, he rarely gets to keep his opinions or incorporate them.
There’s no denying that a lot of team effort and cooperation is needed to make this TH-cam channel work, but Laura is the main reason for Garden Answer’s great success!!! 😊
I came here to say this.
Never…apologize for the length of your video. We all love it!😊
I like Aaron's idea of the benchs on the brick with a back drop of boxwoods behind them
Love Aaron’s idea regarding the boxwoods. The walking path needs to be wider. You can have Aaron sit next to you on the bench ❤
I love the big low basin fountain idea. In the brick patio area. That sounds perfect.
A black bench under the window so you can set to take your shoes off or put them on. With a basket of flowers and a pretty throw or small quilt. Everything 😊is beautiful.
Oh yeah, that's a great idea! And no mess or maintenance. Can change out pillows/throws for the seasons. Best idea yet.
Fabulous idea!
Mega-Ditto!
A black bench would look so neat and it would"button up" that area. 😉
That is a great idea!!
Perfect idea! Especially since the bottom of that window is higher than the others it leaves room for something like that. And it's practical as well as pretty. I agree that it is the best idea yet for that little area. 👍
Aarons right about the benches, patio and hedge 😊
Usually team Laura…but Aaron’s idea is spot on! Benches should not just be beautiful, but have function as well. They look like they are an afterthought in the soil like that .
Since it doesn't seem like you sit on those benches often, but I agree with Laura, some kind of hard architecture needs to be there, what about iron statuary? Maybe something you custom-order that tells a story? Or a 4-part series of flower sculptures, or how about concrete or stone benches custom-made with your children's handprints or footprints inlaid on top? Made to look like they stepped on top, frozen at that age, in a moment of time? Could become an heirloom in time, something to pass down to them when they move into their first home.
Yes I agree!!!
And it doesn’t make sense to have the benches in front of the hedge path with stepping stones off to the side.
I love how casual this garden tour was! It’s nice to be included on the conversation of deciding what to do with different areas and to hear out Aaron’s ideas! Definitely love the idea of several benches tucked in the openings in the west side garden!
I love, love, love the garden tours! Please don't apologize for the length of the video, I could watch it all day. You all do amazing things. Thank you for sharing.
I too, like the long length, since I just put it on and listen while I’m doing my gardening. Feel like I’m gardening with a friend.
Aaron is right about the benches. I wouldn't sit on a bench on mulch. Aaron is correct!
They look more inviting on the brick then having them in a flower bed.
I loved how he moved it, on the brick (good, but the "store" idea was better) and SHE had to immediately move it back!
I agree with Aaron on the benches!! They look so much better and make sense on the brick instead of in the dirt!
Aaron is totally right about the benches
I usually tend to agree with Laura's ideas, but I really like Aaron's bench idea. Keep working it out. The end result will be great!
I think the idea of the grass "spilling over" to the other side would be so peaceful and soft to look at.
I like Aaron’s idea of symmetry around the patio. And I like your idea Laura of the large basin with a short water spurt in the space you’ve left. In fact I was thinking along those lines when you mentioned it and I said yes, do it.
Agree with Aaron 100% about the boxwoods on the brick patio.
Aaron is right on the patio and bench situation. I love the balance.
She is always right.
She has always been right.
She will always be right.
Took me 20 years to really get those 3 concepts.
It has radically transformed my life for the better. ☺
Too funny!
I like Aaron's boxwood hedge idea so much.
I know you probably feel that garden tours like this is too long and too "rambly" and stuff one can feel about putting up long videos like this, but I have to say; WE LOVE IT. It's like getting to know you, seeing you be passionate and getting to know your vision and thought process, and it is awesome!! 🧡🥰🌱
Yes ... !!!
I love them also. If I cant watch it all in one day. I pause it and come back to it.
I could never have enough garden answer. I love her videos. So informative and inspiring.
I can't believe am just seeing this, i was wondering when ❤
Laura: “What is that smell?”
Aaron: “Smells like a fart.”
They both laugh and think it’s the other one!! Too funny and so true in couples to do!!🤣😆
Hopefully it's not their septic tank, which is in that area.
@@lynnlong1656 I was thinking the same thing. Septic might need some maintenance.
@@lynnlong1656 that was my thought… ugh oh
Or it could be the fact that Laura stepped on Russell. Cats, when shocked, let out that anal gland stench.
@@lynnlong1656 we have one and the soil is very sandy they wanted to use this land for a sand and gravel business but the city said no) but once in a while it will smell, we get it cleaned every year, still we get oders from it once in a while. it is a fairly brand new system we put in about 15 years o less ago. that is what I thought when they said it smells like a fart, lol,
I’m team Aaron on the boxwood and bench move. Also love that they left in that whole conversation - very much the convos I have in the garden with my husband.
The longer your videos are the better! Every single second is completely enjoyable! 💚💚
Laura, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but your audience fan club will relate. I've been with you guys since the very beginning. Your tours are like spending time with best friends, just so much fun! From you and your mom trying things on at the antique stores, bumping your head on branches and birdfeeders, looking at us so offended by them, How dare they! Stepping and tripping over cats, to you and Aaron's discussions over boxwoods and benches, to farts in the wind. You have brought me, so many times to the deepest, fall off my chair laughter and eyes full of tears. I Love you all so very much! Humbling and Hilarious! And we've all learned SO much as well. Blessings to all of you for so much pleasure you bring others. (PS...I like the rocker benches where they are facing each other. Moving the boxwood closer to the tree might put them in too many roots and compacted soil thus needing more water, etc.)
I agree with letting the grass come over to the other side of the walk way. A quiet space for you eyes will allow the Hartley to shine in all its glory.
Yes! Just a little neat green loop.
And if you add striking conical shaped trees on either side of the walkway, the grass would highlight their entrance all the more.
Aaron trying to change Laura's mind on the benches. We now have something to look forward to, how will this episode end? Will Laura convince Aaron to sit on the bench as is, or will Aaron convince Laura the view is better in the other direction. I love watching you two trying to work out how your garden will progress. Never tire of taking a walk in your gardens.😍
Stay tuned😊
I am betting your neighbors are just as happy with your addition of trees along the border as you are. They are getting a beautiful backdrop to their property without costing them anything. It is a Win-Win for everyone.
Also shade which may impact their gardens
Maybe they could plant Arbs around the property boarder they grow fast an would give privacy
This has always been my question. @@imahick5723
Unless they hate the falling leaves they gotta clean up lol!
The neighbors get privacy also. Win win situation.
Wow! Such progress!! I agree with Aaron about the boxwood hedges near the Hartley. Will be a great change and solution to that area. 💕
Aaron is right about the rocking benches and boxwood hedge shape, Laura. He’s meeting you halfway and I think you’ll be so happy in the end!
I disagree. Laura likes the secret pathway. Something's don't have to be perfect. Symmetry is not everything.
I absolutely love these tours, and I hope you never get tired of walking around your garden and explaining all of the same plants over and over again because honestly it’s like watching a brand new tour each time. these are one of my favorite videos. 😊
Laura, I really want to agree with you regarding the boxwood hedge because I understand your vision and the feelings that go with that vision; however, I agree with Aaron on this one. He nailed it when he described the disappointment when you look at something someone has created and think “they were so close!” I have allowed sentiment to cloud my judgement but when I finally relented, I had no regrets. As you say, if you don’t like something, you can always move it. Try it Aaron’s way and if you don’t like it, change it back!
Love the inspiration you give me to get outside in the dirt and I love the way you two “keep it real” in your interactions with each other.
She says..."I am not closed to that at all!" As she moves the rocking bench back. LOL I love watching you too, it just brings me to chuckles. I love the black metal bench(s) in those open spaces on the West side walkway! Four would be perfect!
Your place is looking beautiful. I gotta say though...fart smells, benchgate, and grass envy. I think this is my favorite garden tour video ever.😂
Laura.....I Love, love your choice of Colors @49:57 in that area! >> Purples / Blue / Pinks and W h i t e !
Hope you can add more White. It's so fresh, clean, pure and matches everything. White....is so elegant and.....Glows in the evening and in the shade.
A black standing raised planter box would be pretty under the kitchen window.
I like the idea of more grass in front of the Hartley! I think it would make the Hartley stand out more.
I’d love to have Aaron and Laura as our neighbors. Imagine the beauty looking from their yards! It’d definitely give a person the motivation to get outside and work on their own garden! 🪴
Love the video and never too long. If I can’t get thru in one sitting a finish it later. More is more!
Laura that Wyman crabapple is gorgeous! Sadly I agree with Aaron, if it’s got fire blight get it gone. You can always plant another or you can look for a species resistant to fire blight. It would be a shame to plant up a bed with shade loving perennials just to lose the tree to blight. If the top is dying out that isn’t the most encouraging sign that it will stick around either. Getting rid of diseased and damaged trees is never a bad thing. I view it as preventative measures in regards to safety as well as the spread of disease.
I vote for you to bring the grass up to the walkway and have it spill over to the other side. I love grass, it has such a calming effect and it’s easy on the eye. Besides, you have so much other open space that needs to be filled with plants. 😊
Me too! And the grass would look soo nice with that path in the middle of it.
Yes GRASS
What about a large bowl fountain in spring circle garden or 3 head fountain shooting up for a small splash pad?
The Sparkling Sprite crabapple at the Hartley took my breath away! It is glorious!❤❤❤
I was going to go back and review the name of that crabapple. The search is on for one. ‘‘Twas beautiful.
A gazebo would look so nice in that space in the South Garden… providing a respite from the sun when you’re out there working, listening to the pondless waterfall… so peaceful! ❤
Absolutely!!!!
Great idea!
I was thinking a small shed, but yes. Exactly. Laura has always wanted a pergola. What a fabulous idea. 👌
I like your idea of bringing the grass up to the walkway and spilling it over on the other side 5:49
I love Aaron’s idea of moving the rocking benches on the bricks and moving out the boxwood hedge walkway and then mirror on the other side. Nice idea!!
I think it might be fun to develop a poll for your subscribers to see which way they would like to see the brick patio area--your way, Laura, of leaving benches as it and just continuing the walkway to other side as is OR Aaron's way where the benches are set ON the patio and then the hedge is moved over slightly to mirror the other side. I really like your designs Laura, but I have to agree with Aaron on this concept of moving benches to make the patio cozier and then having a hedge mirror other side for symmetry. I loved watching you all debate the issue :) Can't wait to see what you all decide. Also, I do agree that one window box under the window would look better...maybe an herb box since it's right outside the kitchen? Thanks so much for the tour!!!
I can probably say 95% of us make it to the end of your videos because we love them that much. Especially the tours. Everything is looking so good and the transition is just beautiful in some areas. Well done!!
Your place has come along way!! Congrats on all the hard work its absolutely beautiful!!😊
I must agree with Aaron regarding the boxwood issue on the new large patio area. Sorry, Laura. We need the symmetry
Your tours are never too long. I love them. Has Douglas forgotten who has seniority out there?
😂 It smells like a fart. I thought it was you…LOL! Thank you for not editing that out- it’s hilarious! 🤣 Seriously though, I SO look forward to chillaxin’ and watching your channel after work. Thank you for all you do! 🤗
RE : Brick Patio Area
I Fully Agree With Aaron's Idea Regarding The Boxwoods And Relocating The Two Black Metal Rockers.
More Importantly, Standing His Ground. Just Keep In Mind, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground. Good Luck !
The “mystery smell” reminds me of the time when Laura and Aaron were filming and they found a dirty diaper on the front porch …the look they gave to the camera as they started blaming each other for it was priceless! Lol I still think of that day and crack up over it every time Laura films a Garden Tour😂
Hi there! A suggestion: instead of a kitchen window box, create a window table! In essence, you would be creating a shelf. The width of the window. You could use some pretty corbels under the table and put an array of beautiful smallish pots on the table. I saw a pic of it in a magazine at one point, and made one for my own kitchen window. I love it! Again, just a suggestion. I love your channel, and have watched for ages!
Or even an outdoor cabinet with the same idea. ❤
I agree, a black window box would be beautiful! I think it would bring you lots of smiles as you work in your beautiful kitchen. I do, however, understand not having to water and clean another area. Whatever you do, it will be perfect! Spring brings such beautiful color, but Fall gives us just as much beauty.
Just finished this video! I've been watching every morning that I had time after your current videos posted. I only watch Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturday before work as part of my routine! It was nice to have a little more to watch when I needed it😊
Sorry Laura, I agree with Aaron’s idea about the boxwoods and benches. Think on it!😁
My vote is to bring a swath of the grass across that paved walkway between the house and hartley the way you described it. Resting place for eyes is a good idea and Aaron is so good at keeping the grass looking nice. But of course whatever you do will be just marvelous!
Yes I agree, bring the grass
Yes bring the GREEN!!!
I'm with Aaron on the rocking chair benches being on the patio...sorry Laura. The area with your large outdoor dining table (& with the large spruce) is just gorgeous ...what a beautiful space!
I agree with Aaron about the boxwood/ rocking bench situation. I think the current path is too narrow.
I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge and benches on the brick patio; it would look more uniform.
Your garden has come so far and is so beautiful. You’ve been a real inspiration for my own city size small garden!
Everything looks so good!!
Two things though: 1. Not everything in a garden has to be matchy matchy....for what it's worth, the hedge by the fireplace it sooo good. Please keep Both sides! I loved your idea Laura. Sorry Aaron. 2. I also think a basin, oversized bowl type fountain with just a bubbler type center, would be awesome. You could still see over it, the sound of the bubbler would be so pleasing. Really enjoyed the tour. You are so far ahead of those of us in Vermont - what seems like another world away. Haha. Can't wait to see the playground!!!!!!
I agree with Aaron , move the rocker benches , git rid of the interior box hedge , put in the new hedge to match the rest of the box . It's a better look .
I agree that the window by the kitchen door needs something. A window box would be perfect, but I totally get not wanting to put it on the freshly painted house. Maybe a wrought iron plant stand that is narrow and long shaped like a window box? It would tie in nicely with the trellis around the corner. I especially like the look of a "window box" style stand with terra cotta pots.
I absolutely love that your cats follow you around the garden. They always make me smile when they are on camera 🐈⬛ 🐈
And so sweet of Laura to give Russell cuddles after Douglas was mean to him 😻
Oh, goodness. My dog is watching intently, just waiting for another cat sighting. He's just convinced he must give them a thorough scolding!😅
@@Sisteryoda1440 Douglas has taken over their entire property.
He is a bully....and needs to go to a new home to be the ONLY cat. He would like that too!
Why not at 42:40 (where Laura is standing) plant another boxwood to cap off the fireplace area and remove the boxwood line thingy on the right🤔. You could (behind the fireplace) create another small pathway to replace what you would lose ultimately making the space make more sense. Also, at 41:19 why not (between the large cement pot and the spot where the bench is currently placed) put the bench in the corner of the brick patio and put a flat trellis behind it. Do the same on the other side. It might make the benches look like they belong a little more as well as catch your eye. Especially if you plant something beautiful on the trellis😍!!! I know I'm kind of giving a lot of suggestions😆, but do you think the wisteria could be trained into a tree even in its old age. It might make it look less perched out there.
LOVE LOVE THE LONG VIDEOS!!! Thank you 😊
I agree with Aaron on the boxwoods flanking the walkway to the fireplace area. A wider opening would be better. But your little disagreement was so cute!
Was that you! No!!! Was it you! 🤣🤣
So good to see you two laughing together- natural not staged.
Your garden is looking sooo good- Laura at her finest sharing her designs as we tour - so inspiring.
Love you two and your garden.
Agree: sharing Laura's & Aaron's design process was the most interesting part of the tour.
I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting in a kitchen garden. My herb garden has become my favorite garden. It’s so nice to just snip a bit of what I want right outside the door. As I’ve gotten older I’ve put in a lot of sempervivum and violas for ground cover. Lemon balm is one of my favorites. It’s a great addition to a salad. I really think it will give you a lot of joy. Green onions will just keep growing after you snip them. So many possibilities. 🥰
I love Douglas. A breakout TH-cam star. Love Russell too but where is Cheddar? I'd never leave home if I lived there. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood alignment at the brick patio. I think it would be worth it to take care it now, so you don't regret it in the future. I also would suggest moving the brick walkway that runs from the brick patio to the house to run straight towards the house. Mainly for the symmetry and formality of it. If you are going to be taking out the locust tree it would be a good time to make the changes you need to for the space so that it can start to reestablish.
I like Aaron's suggestion with the box wood hedge by the fireplace. The pathway is too narrow as it sits right now. Sorry Laura I agree with Aaron.😊
I agree with Aron about the boxwoods and the benches!
Consider: There are several gorgeous focal points inside the new bricked patio area. So, feels like the brick patio "room" is fighting with the Hartley "room." You could create a transition(a wood arbor) across over the rocking bench area. It would serve 2 purposes- an arbor over the new 2xhedgerow "walkway" would make it cozy and separate from the patio. The arbor would follow the hedgerow path across the top of the steps towards the chicken coop. Yes, the new Arbor will cut across the view to the Hartley from the seated area by the fountain but you'll still see the beautiful roof, and it will keep the Hartley from distracting the viewer from all of the beauty within the brick patio. Plus the arbor height will balance the height of the tree over the seating area and make it more of a room. This will free your mind's eye to consider a fountain size and scale for that space, not based on the Hartley view. Do continue the 2xhedgerow on the coop side like you suggested, curving back along the old pallet walkway, flanking it with one or two curving hedges mirrored like the fireplace side. Reposition the rocking benches by the red barn where parents can rest near the play area? (reposition them into shade where they aren't too hot to sit on). Perhaps get a white wisteria, to match the Hartley, training it over the new arbor, toward the fireplace area! (imagine looking through wisteria to peek at the Hartley!). The arbor will make the hedgerow walkway more intimate and less obvious, create shade, and will compliment both "rooms."❤
My goodness. You should be a writer. I completely envisioned what you wrote here. That would be stunning. The wisteria idea, perfect perfect perfect. Wow. I seen everything you were talking about. That's never happened to me before. I'm just not an envisioning person. But I saw it all. Thank you. I'm stunned actually. Have a beautiful day. 💜🪴🪴☕☕☕☕
I love the banter in this video. So fun watching you two interact. I think the benches are really challenging you in this tour 😂
I’m sure you’ve covered this, but how do you deal with aphids on roses?
When Laura described a fountain for the area outside the Hartley, I pictured a stone fountain. Something to possibly consider. Thanks for brightening my day.
The foot path from the Hartly to the house would look wonderfully soft lined with lavender!
I really liked seeing the black rocker bench on the patio ❤. Aaron is on to something there.
I’m with Aaron with the boxwoods. Make it cosy
I suggest that for the formal patio benches, they can be on a square of bricks 🧱 added to the patio but surrounded by a line of space of soil to plant boxwoods around the benches one in front of the other one and behind these boxwoods there can be the pathways going from the patio to the fireplace and the wisteria arch, this way you don’t lose the symmetrical looking, the benches and the boxwoods
I’m with Arron. The benches look good against the brick. They get a little lost in the dirt. At least on video. And yes on the black window box!
So Aaron is right about the bench’s. Sorry Laura. When you have a beautiful fountain in the center you will want to sit and enjoy the view.
I agree with Aaron on the boxwood idea around the patio by the Hartley. I also agree with the rocking bench idea and having it on a brick surface would protect the metal rockers for longer.
This was a treat! An hour long video tour with everything poppin' and looking beautiful! Thank you, Laura. 🌲🌷🌷🌼🌼🌺🌺
How about adding a pondless waterfall once you take the locust tree out?
I loved the slightly different tone of this garden tour. The funny asides and little discussions about what you want to do next and the fun back and forth over your different ideas. It was so fun to see a little more of that back and forth between you and the unscripted commentary that I imagine usually gets edited out. Very relaxed, fun garden tour. I hope this is a look at what future tours could be like and not just a one-off while you all adjust with your new editor. So, so fun! ❤
Oh Aaron !! You have your work cut out for you !!! Agreed, the benches need to be moved to the patio and continue with the boxwood format. And yes ! Benches on the west side !
My opinion of course - sometimes too much flower bed is just that - too much! I like the MORE grass idea between the Hartley and the house!!!
I love the beauty of gardens but I also love the look and elegance of just lawn and path!
I agree with Aaron about the benches. They are gorgeous but they kind of block the space rather than enhance by my eye 🤷♀️ Looks like that area is still in brainstorm stage 🙂 Laura always has wonderful ideas so her final design will be just right 👌
I agree with Arron on the benches and boxwoods
What an awesome video from start of the “fart” to the benches/boxwood moving around “team Aaron on that one. I also love the idea of the benches in the open areas around the boxwoods where the maples are. To ending in the south garden 🌺🌼🌸 everything looks beautiful including Aaron’s grass!!! Awesome April 2024 garden tour!!!
Please tell Aaron, not that it really matters, but I think his grass looks really great, that’s a lot of grass, that green is just as beautiful as the other shades of green.😊 thank you you are so inspirational, I wish I had your creativity, and your energy, Laura. God bless you and your sweet family🙏
I agree withAaron about the Boxwood. Garden lines should make sence.
I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge. I could totally see his vision. The walkway seemed choked, even with a trim.
😻 Little Douglas stuck with you for the whole Tour! Which was great, btw ...the tour😊.
Awesome video🌹👍