I probably should have commented on why I heavily pruned the camellia. It was suggested by a keen gardener Japanese friend of ours. She said that the pine tree should be the centre piece there and it would look more balanced if the camellia was shorter. (It was getting out of control a bit anyway). Originally, the camellia (and pine tree) would have been much smaller, carefully pruned and shaped (you can see the bend in the pine tree), as is typical in a more traditional Japanese garden.
Have turned overgrown weeds and bare soil into a beautiful lawn. It must be wonderful to sit and look at what your hard work has brought! Until next time, take care.
I love the finished look. The pine tree has a bonsai feel and the other looks so much more balanced. I would have been scared to cut that much off myself but it does look so much better
I can't believe it's been 3yrs already sir, thank you for sharing your journey. You're one of my favorite channels on TH-cam. It's funny that I always find a way to talk about your channel in my conversation with family and close friends.
@@TokyoLlama Unless you can afford to pay a good gardener, you have to spend a lot of time in the garden. In the US, it was common for wealthy homeowners to have gardeners on staff. It’s a time consuming job.
I started watching from the beginning, when you were digging all the junk out that had been left behind. It's amazing to see the transformation in only 3 years. You and your family have put a lot of work into the place.
Hey mate I’m from Canada and just moved to gunma prefecture, my wife is from here We started looking at Akia’s and mostly from you motivating us , we love the traditional look but want to give it our own modern twist I’ll be referring to some of older vids on the procedure of the process It’s overwhelming a bit as there is a lot involved and so many akia to choose from Thanks mate , been subscribed since the beginning
Hey, fellow Canadian in Japan here. There are quite a few ‘akiyas’ here where I live in Mie, too. I was really tempted to buy one and fix it up, but my wife (Japanese) didn’t like the idea, and convinced me that we should build a new place. (Finished! Just moved in last fall.) Overall, I’m happy with the decision, but sometimes when I watch Tokyo Llama videos I dream about what ‘might have been’.
@@Jordan-inJapan I know exactly what you mean , mines still not totally convinced, and new houses are so cheap compared to vancouver, my only issue is the low beams when transferring into rooms , think I’ve given myself a few concussions already , I just love the traditional style and you actually get a yard with older houses
@@dubiesinjapan We built our house using traditional Japanese carpenter methods, but with a modern aesthetic. (High ceilings etc.) I’ve got some videos on my channel if you’re interested in the process. And btw, I’m from North Vancouver myself, so I know what you mean about those land prices. 😆
@@Jordan-inJapan nice I’m gonna check it out , I’ll reach out and msg you on there , take it easy eh and I’ll talk to soon as I got few other questions bout adapting to life here
Beautiful. Your attention to detail in your garden has really made them so lovely. The ground cover is gorgeous and added so much color. You have accomplished so much since started the home renovation. Thank you I have really enjoyed watching all that you have done for your family.
It is one of my most pleasant fantasies of owning an older Japanese home! Since I left in 92, I dream of returning to stay for the rest of my life. Finding a place like yours is ideal, but the workshops will have to stay, got to tinker and repair!
@@TokyoLlama I'm a carpenter, western style carpenter that is learning Japanese carpentry. I also get into a lot of other things like motor mechanics, because I have an 18 year old car! Haven't sent a car to the garage since 1989!
The grass is looking great! I’m still trying to convince my husband to move to the countryside in Japan. We both live in a city in Korea. He’s Pakistani and I’m an American. Retirement dream!
I watch your journey of renovating that house, i witness how you transform that house into a home again. It also became my stress reliever watching your video. 💓
When you use the fork aerator, try to drive it into the ground by standing on it with all your weight rather than kicking it, it feels a bit unnatural and slow but it will feel better after a while. Repeated hard kicks like these risk hurting your tendons and your articulations, if you can, try to avoid them This garden is crazy nice, so many different things that are all well done !
Note to self: Turn things on before trying to start them. It looks great though! And like a lot of work as well. But I suppose you need something else to keep busy since the house is finished 😁👍
Your lawn and flower beds look beautiful. We all remember the uneven weedy mud pit with which you started! Growing from cuttings is a very good way to go, less expense too.
The time has gone so fast. I remember when you first bought the house. All the dedication and work you've done over all these years has truly paid off. You've breathed life and joy back into this beautiful home :) 😍😃😍
お疲れ様でした！You’ve done a beautiful job with that space. Obviously it will be a lot of work to keep it looking so good, but the result is clearly worth it! My own ‘new garden situation’ is unexpectedly interesting. We had initially not planned on doing much beyond putting in a little tree in our front yard (done!) but then my wife’s parents, who live basically next door, suddenly started to have old-age related health issues, and I’ve (mostly against my will) inherited a decent sized garden to take care of and harvest, etc. spent the day today picking ‘ume’ (Japanese plumbs) and making juice and of course ‘ume-shu’. Needless to say, weekends have just gotten busier. 😅
1. Double the size of that garden. 2. Make time. 3. Your children will benefit most. Having food growing in the yard has manifold benefits. Besides picking/preparing/eating the food, a garden grown under their hand and care instils calmness and connection to the land, your home, and their family. 4. Plant more fruit trees. 5. You are quite the gardener, you need to switch gear and research edible plants, both flowering and non flowering to gradually replace some of the ornamentals. The time spent caring for plants purely to look at is wasteful of the potential to reap spices, garnishes, and food to eat. Had not seen your vids all the way back to tearing all the stuff in the big flower bed due to stroke, so glad to see you all thriving!
Three years?! Oh man, the time has flown. Like many here I've also been here since the beginning and it's been a privilege to follow your journey with this house. An idea for you... I just saw a video by Dogen, the American youtuber in Japan who has built a brand new property. It would be cool to see a collaboration showing the difference in processes between a new build and a renovation. All the limitations, advantages etc. I feel like your personalities would complement, too. 😁
A labor of love. It's really come together. I have so much respect for you and your family for going on this journey together!! It's a beautiful passion project!
I put in micro irrigation around most of my shrubs…..I makes a massive difference to only water at the base for about 1 minute per day. It also saves a ton of water over the traditional type of spray irrigation.
Your garden has come together amazingly well. Your little castle in its own paradise. Great work, brother - always love your videos when you put them out!
Deep inside of me , I always want to buy a traditional Japanese house, I’m Chinese and living in Europe, don’t feel like I belongs to here, your house and garten is like a dream ❤ when I first found your channel I already know that I finally found what I need for so long time 😊
So beautiful, I loved it almost as much as the snowy winter video ❤ your wife's strawberries looked so good 🙂 thanks again for sharing, I enjoyed this video from beginning to end 😀
I, too, have been here since the beginning and eagerly await each episode. It’s been a phenomenal amount of work and I’m sure it’s been expensive, but your place must show the value of restoring these historic properties to others. Hard to believe the lawn has been in three years already, I remember watching you level the yard and sow the grass…WOW! Keep the updates coming!
I love your updates, especially this garden one. It’s very calming and your garden has become beautiful. I can’t wait to see once you have more of your garden covered in the lovely purple flowers.
So much progress made with the lawn and gardens, beautiful. When I see all the before pictures, I imagine you being relieved you're past all those demanding steps.
wow wow wow. The garden is starting to be a fitting companion for that beautifully handcrafted house! Congratulations to you and your wife. Absolutely right to make the twisted pine the star of the show. Ps ...couldn't you Mcguiver a soil-aerating machine....a bit like an old fashioned roller blade grass cutter....but with spikes?
I think the smartest thing for anyone's garden is patience. It's hard for some to wait for root establishment of something that will benefit your yard for years to come. You have done a great job in your garden.
I appreciate the cloud pruning of the camellia. Going forward, prune after flowering. If you wait several months to do that you have possibly eliminated any buds they have already set for the next year's flowering. I'm so excited that you're creeping phlox cuttings are doing so well! I have always wondered about the property at the back/side of your property and what its' future might be for you all..
Wonderful to see the progress in the home and garden. You've done such a good job restoring everything, and bringing new life back into what was just a worn out and overgrown dumping ground outside. Beautiful trees and plants! And a lovely big grassy play area for the kids.
I loved the look you gave us of your garden. I've been following since the beginning, and the garden has been something I've been keen on seeing more of, especially since it's always changing with the seasons. As someone living in an apartment with only a few plants on a fire escape, looking into other people's gardens with a smile and a sigh is the best I can hope for. Thank you for sharing yours.
I love Japanese gardens, but I imagined that they took a lot of care and attention. My father was a landscape gardener, but a Japaese gardener's job is on a completely different level.
3 years really have flown by! thank you for sharing your knowledge, learnings and taking the effort to film it all. it's so lovely to see! i've grown to appreciate the outdoors and plants throughout the pandemic and i'm proud to be able to name most of these plants haha
In the sides where you cut long grass, you can buy flower mix seeds and plant it there. There will bloom ocean of flowers from spring to late autumn and you don't need to trim it.
I love everything you've done over the three years.... I think it's finally time to suck it up and replace the awning on your work shed; it's the only big eye sore left in the back yard. Great work as always!
I love your amazing house and the work you have done on and around it. It is such a shame that so many of these marvellous structures are disappearing. You have created something very special by preserving this beautiful house. Enjoy your little paradise 👍
Thyme can be a great soft and lovely smelling (plus edible) groundcover. Ive seen in between pavers and between concrete (or stone) and grass to stop the need for a whipper snipper and you can just use a mower since you dont need to trim the thyme and get in those nooks and crannies. Something to think about in areas where phlox may not work like cracks in concrete or under the deck areas etc.
It's so impressive how the Gardens have come! I look forward to seeing how the Moss takes over. We've been considering it here in Seattle to replace our grassy area we don't go on much. It seems like we have similar climates.
I woke up and this was such a great video to watch in the early morning. Seriously all the hard work you and your wife have been putting in is paying off. I grew up in the country and my grandfather could build anything. He made a lot of furniture and farmed crops. I miss those days
I have those same spirea in my yard in western pa. That's amazing to me. Those hydrangeas are gorgeous! Everything you have done with the garden is incredible. I did not know what it looked like in 2019, so your progress is inspiring.
im speechless,what an wonderful transformation.i can see how much you love your family put in this masterpiece. im so happy for your family.much love from Cambodia.
It’s amazing it’s been 3 years we have been watching your journey and it just keeps getting better every week The garden is looking amazing but still the roof on the lean too needs doing 👍👍
Just the antidote for a cool and cloudy day in Alberta! You've put a lot of thought into how to lay out your gardens. They look wonderful! It's amazing how things have established themselves over only a couple of years. Thank you for the tour.
I've followed your journey since its inception and what you have achieved is nothing less than remarkable. Kudos and best wishes to you and your family.
I have watched your videos from the very beginning and have enjoyed each one. I cannot believe it’s been three years. Your house has come along so beautifully, I absolutely love it! You have made great progress on the yard but, you know, it will never be “done” as there is always something to do in the garden. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Greetings from Seattle 🇺🇸
three years ago I got to know your channel because I was interested in going to japan and buying an abandoned traditional house like yours is an attractive option to me. Three years have passed, and it is amazing to see how much progress you have made. It is again a stunning house that I am sure it was when the original owner built it. For myself, I will be going to Japan to attend a PhD program in September. I like the feeling that we are all growing in terms of life goals and that our love for japan is bringing us closer physically.
Wow! Liama!! It was a pleasure lQQking back and seeing the progress you've made of your property. I can recall when you first lQQked into buying and all the work needed. You & your wife have worked very hard to truly make this a spectacular home! Thank you Tokyo Liama!
This vid makes me miss tree pruning. Its sounds like a chore but there is a relationship that develops with the trees and they respond with increased growth, density, and fullness as if the appreciated hair cut or growth correction.
I probably should have commented on why I heavily pruned the camellia. It was suggested by a keen gardener Japanese friend of ours. She said that the pine tree should be the centre piece there and it would look more balanced if the camellia was shorter. (It was getting out of control a bit anyway). Originally, the camellia (and pine tree) would have been much smaller, carefully pruned and shaped (you can see the bend in the pine tree), as is typical in a more traditional Japanese garden.
Have turned overgrown weeds and bare soil into a beautiful lawn. It must be wonderful to sit and look at what your hard work has brought! Until next time, take care.
I love the finished look. The pine tree has a bonsai feel and the other looks so much more balanced. I would have been scared to cut that much off myself but it does look so much better
If you're pruning any pine trees put the needles round your azaleas to help acidify the soil 👍
Japanese wood houses always appear weathered on the outside, is there a reason the wood is not treated/sealed/varnished etc?
It was definitely the right choice :) it looks great side by side
I can't believe it's been 3yrs already sir, thank you for sharing your journey. You're one of my favorite channels on TH-cam.
It's funny that I always find a way to talk about your channel in my conversation with family and close friends.
Wow, thank you! Appreciate it!
My wife never understood why I love maintaining our yard. But your before and after is exactly why I enjoy it. It's like creating a slow sculpture.
I love working in the yard, she often "mentions" how I spend a lot of time there.
@@TokyoLlama Haha same. Having a neighbor say my yard looks great makes it worth it.
I like your philosophy 😄
@@TokyoLlama Unless you can afford to pay a good gardener, you have to spend a lot of time in the garden. In the US, it was common for wealthy homeowners to have gardeners on staff. It’s a time consuming job.
Ahaha... I wouldnt have the energy to maintain such huge yard like his too, but I love watching the effort to renovate this land 🥰
I never thought I would spend my evenings watching someone in Japan mow their lawn
An wiseman doesn't wait for heaven in other life, he/she makes his/her heaven now. Bravo sir .
I like that, thank you!
Very nice quote.
The house and garden look magical. That roof will always take my breath it is stunning
I started watching from the beginning, when you were digging all the junk out that had been left behind. It's amazing to see the transformation in only 3 years. You and your family have put a lot of work into the place.
Hey mate
I’m from Canada and just moved to gunma prefecture, my wife is from here
We started looking at Akia’s and mostly from you motivating us , we love the traditional look but want to give it our own modern twist
I’ll be referring to some of older vids on the procedure of the process
It’s overwhelming a bit as there is a lot involved and so many akia to choose from
Thanks mate , been subscribed since the beginning
Hey, fellow Canadian in Japan here. There are quite a few ‘akiyas’ here where I live in Mie, too. I was really tempted to buy one and fix it up, but my wife (Japanese) didn’t like the idea, and convinced me that we should build a new place. (Finished! Just moved in last fall.) Overall, I’m happy with the decision, but sometimes when I watch Tokyo Llama videos I dream about what ‘might have been’.
@@Jordan-inJapan I know exactly what you mean , mines still not totally convinced, and new houses are so cheap compared to vancouver, my only issue is the low beams when transferring into rooms , think I’ve given myself a few concussions already , I just love the traditional style and you actually get a yard with older houses
@@dubiesinjapan
We built our house using traditional Japanese carpenter methods, but with a modern aesthetic. (High ceilings etc.) I’ve got some videos on my channel if you’re interested in the process.
And btw, I’m from North Vancouver myself, so I know what you mean about those land prices. 😆
@@Jordan-inJapan nice I’m gonna check it out , I’ll reach out and msg you on there , take it easy eh and I’ll talk to soon as I got few other questions bout adapting to life here
@@dubiesinjapan sounds good! I’ve been in this country quite a while now and I’m happy to share my experience. 🍻
I still can't believe its been 3 years!!!! Time is flying by and I still just love these videos! They make my day and they calm me so much! Thank you!
No worries! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful. Your attention to detail in your garden has really made them so lovely. The ground cover is gorgeous and added so much color. You have accomplished so much since started the home renovation. Thank you I have really enjoyed watching all that you have done for your family.
No worries, thanks for watching!
It is one of my most pleasant fantasies of owning an older Japanese home! Since I left in 92, I dream of returning to stay for the rest of my life. Finding a place like yours is ideal, but the workshops will have to stay, got to tinker and repair!
Definitely needed to keep at least one workshop!
@@TokyoLlama I'm a carpenter, western style carpenter that is learning Japanese carpentry. I also get into a lot of other things like motor mechanics, because I have an 18 year old car! Haven't sent a car to the garage since 1989!
Same here. (It is highly unlikely I'd ever be able to go toJapan, though.) Would be great to see your videos if you decide to start a channel.
The grass is looking great! I’m still trying to convince my husband to move to the countryside in Japan. We both live in a city in Korea. He’s Pakistani and I’m an American. Retirement dream!
If you do make the move there are plenty to choose from in the countryside!
"At some point, I'd like to keep a bee hive".
I actually said "Yes!" with joy at this comment. It's my dream to someday do the same.
I watch your journey of renovating that house, i witness how you transform that house into a home again. It also became my stress reliever watching your video. 💓
Nice! Glad to hear it.
When you use the fork aerator, try to drive it into the ground by standing on it with all your weight rather than kicking it, it feels a bit unnatural and slow but it will feel better after a while.
Repeated hard kicks like these risk hurting your tendons and your articulations, if you can, try to avoid them
This garden is crazy nice, so many different things that are all well done !
I'll try that next time. Might not have the patience though! Thank you.
Note to self: Turn things on before trying to start them.
It looks great though! And like a lot of work as well. But I suppose you need something else to keep busy since the house is finished 😁👍
You don't get that kind of advice on all TH-cam channels. 😁
😂😂
Your lawn and flower beds look beautiful. We all remember the uneven weedy mud pit with which you started! Growing from cuttings is a very good way to go, less expense too.
Yes, definitely cheaper, and quite satisfying!
The time has gone so fast. I remember when you first bought the house. All the dedication and work you've done over all these years has truly paid off. You've breathed life and joy back into this beautiful home :) 😍😃😍
お疲れ様でした！You’ve done a beautiful job with that space. Obviously it will be a lot of work to keep it looking so good, but the result is clearly worth it! My own ‘new garden situation’ is unexpectedly interesting. We had initially not planned on doing much beyond putting in a little tree in our front yard (done!) but then my wife’s parents, who live basically next door, suddenly started to have old-age related health issues, and I’ve (mostly against my will) inherited a decent sized garden to take care of and harvest, etc. spent the day today picking ‘ume’ (Japanese plumbs) and making juice and of course ‘ume-shu’. Needless to say, weekends have just gotten busier. 😅
Nice! A garden takes up a lot of time for sure.
1. Double the size of that garden. 2. Make time. 3. Your children will benefit most. Having food growing in the yard has manifold benefits. Besides picking/preparing/eating the food, a garden grown under their hand and care instils calmness and connection to the land, your home, and their family. 4. Plant more fruit trees. 5. You are quite the gardener, you need to switch gear and research edible plants, both flowering and non flowering to gradually replace some of the ornamentals.
The time spent caring for plants purely to look at is wasteful of the potential to reap spices, garnishes, and food to eat.
Had not seen your vids all the way back to tearing all the stuff in the big flower bed due to stroke, so glad to see you all thriving!
Wowza. Never realized I've been invested in a property for 4 years now. Thanks for recording and showing these to us.
No worries, thanks for watching all this time!
This overwhelming task of making this place liveable for all of you has been such a pleasure to watch and learn about Japan.
Three years?! Oh man, the time has flown. Like many here I've also been here since the beginning and it's been a privilege to follow your journey with this house.
An idea for you... I just saw a video by Dogen, the American youtuber in Japan who has built a brand new property. It would be cool to see a collaboration showing the difference in processes between a new build and a renovation. All the limitations, advantages etc. I feel like your personalities would complement, too. 😁
What a beautiful garden and yard you have done. You're very inspiring.
Thank you so much!
A labor of love. It's really come together. I have so much respect for you and your family for going on this journey together!! It's a beautiful passion project!
Thank you!
I put in micro irrigation around most of my shrubs…..I makes a massive difference to only water at the base for about 1 minute per day. It also saves a ton of water over the traditional type of spray irrigation.
I should probably do something similar, if only for summer.
came for the house , stayed for the the garden :)
amazing work
Its all looking so beautiful! Pruning the azalea really brought out the showpiece factor.
Your garden has come together amazingly well. Your little castle in its own paradise. Great work, brother - always love your videos when you put them out!
Thanks a lot!
Deep inside of me , I always want to buy a traditional Japanese house, I’m Chinese and living in Europe, don’t feel like I belongs to here, your house and garten is like a dream ❤ when I first found your channel I already know that I finally found what I need for so long time 😊
So beautiful, I loved it almost as much as the snowy winter video ❤ your wife's strawberries looked so good 🙂 thanks again for sharing, I enjoyed this video from beginning to end 😀
Thanks very much, happy to hear that!
Hello, there is a hormonal growth that will cause cuttings to root, it’s a gel and look it up!
Thanks, I should use some!
I, too, have been here since the beginning and eagerly await each episode. It’s been a phenomenal amount of work and I’m sure it’s been expensive, but your place must show the value of restoring these historic properties to others. Hard to believe the lawn has been in three years already, I remember watching you level the yard and sow the grass…WOW! Keep the updates coming!
Thanks for watching all this time! More updates soon!
I love your updates, especially this garden one. It’s very calming and your garden has become beautiful. I can’t wait to see once you have more of your garden covered in the lovely purple flowers.
Thank you!
So much sweat and tears, and it's beautiful! I bet your neighbors just love what you've done and thank you for it! 😍😍😍
So much progress made with the lawn and gardens, beautiful. When I see all the before pictures, I imagine you being relieved you're past all those demanding steps.
Excellent work in the garden. And you are now seeing some of the fruits of your labors, with more to come.
Your channel and your property has come a long way I can't believe it's been 3 years since you started the journey! Thanks as always!
No worries, thanks for watching!
I think the only thing missing is a water feature to just put the icing on the cake. Relaxation personified. Great content as always
Your dedication and hard work is one in a million. It's always a joy to see the progress you've been making!
Thanks a lot!
Love the orchids! The variety and choices if flowering shrubs is wonderful. Your garden is beautiful
Thanks very much!
wow wow wow. The garden is starting to be a fitting companion for that beautifully handcrafted house! Congratulations to you and your wife. Absolutely right to make the twisted pine the star of the show. Ps ...couldn't you Mcguiver a soil-aerating machine....a bit like an old fashioned roller blade grass cutter....but with spikes?
I've thought about converting my roller into an aerator, maybe I should give it a proper try, thanks!
@@TokyoLlama No...thank you!
all your videos are showing up here again, such a beautiful home now, it's a real joy and pleasure to see all you and your wife have
accomplished
Thanks very much, glad to see you back.
It's so amazing to see how far the yard has come. It doesn't feel like I have been watching this channel for so long!
I know, time has flown!
Your backyard is quite big. I could see a pond fitting in nicely. 🙂🌅
What a great house !!!
Just wow! The improvement is outstanding
Everything looks lovely! Your hard work is showing wonderfully. I remember the video of when the neighbors brought the tree and now look at it!
It's growing very nicely!
The garden looks beautiful, it makes me conflict to see different types of flowers together, but it looks really beautiful.
Thanks, I like English borders with the mixture of flowers.
What a beautiful place to be with your family, you're house will end up being a treasure!
You took this sad and forlorn property back to a happy family home. What a glorious garden!! Bravo
Thanks!
I think the smartest thing for anyone's garden is patience. It's hard for some to wait for root establishment of something that will benefit your yard for years to come. You have done a great job in your garden.
Very true, I do start some plants from seed but sometimes can't wait and buy from the home centre.
I appreciate the cloud pruning of the camellia. Going forward, prune after flowering. If you wait several months to do that you have possibly eliminated any buds they have already set for the next year's flowering. I'm so excited that you're creeping phlox cuttings are doing so well! I have always wondered about the property at the back/side of your property and what its' future might be for you all..
Hopefully I've left some buds there, as it's a prolific flowerer. I'm hoping to use some of the vacant land to do raised beds at some point.
You took the beautiful garden wall down! Now you have a great view of your neighbors
I'm just in awe of all the work you've done to that home. It's radiant with life again!
Wonderful to see the progress in the home and garden. You've done such a good job restoring everything, and bringing new life back into what was just a worn out and overgrown dumping ground outside. Beautiful trees and plants! And a lovely big grassy play area for the kids.
You got SO much done and I can't believe how three years flew by. Great job!
Thank you!
I loved the look you gave us of your garden. I've been following since the beginning, and the garden has been something I've been keen on seeing more of, especially since it's always changing with the seasons. As someone living in an apartment with only a few plants on a fire escape, looking into other people's gardens with a smile and a sigh is the best I can hope for. Thank you for sharing yours.
No worries, thanks for watching!
I love Japanese gardens, but I imagined that they took a lot of care and attention. My father was a landscape gardener, but a Japaese gardener's job is on a completely different level.
Yes, the carefully manicured one is probably too much work, but I'll make a small one later.
3 years really have flown by! thank you for sharing your knowledge, learnings and taking the effort to film it all. it's so lovely to see! i've grown to appreciate the outdoors and plants throughout the pandemic and i'm proud to be able to name most of these plants haha
No worries, thanks for watching! I also have an even stronger appreciation for outdoor space since the pandemic.
@@TokyoLlama definitely a universal thing as all my friends have picked up plant caring over the pandemic!
In the sides where you cut long grass, you can buy flower mix seeds and plant it there. There will bloom ocean of flowers from spring to late autumn and you don't need to trim it.
You and your wife's hard work is paying off so beautifully! 🌹🌼🌺🌾🌷
Thanks!
❤❤❤❤❤ This is a dream house for many people, it's wonderful, congratulations!
It's wonderful to watch you take overgrown weeds and bare soil and turn it into a beautiful place to sit back and enjoy.
Thanks, happy with the progress so far.
It's all coming along nicely 👍. You've done an awesome job with the house and the garden, love the update videos!
Thank you!
I see so many similarities in plants to my garden here in Minnesota! Definitely adding some of the phlox upcoming. Thank you for the inspiration!
No worries!
Absolutely beautiful -- Your home is a place to be very proud of
I love everything you've done over the three years.... I think it's finally time to suck it up and replace the awning on your work shed; it's the only big eye sore left in the back yard. Great work as always!
Thanks. Yes, hopefully the next project, I can't stand the awning.
I love your amazing house and the work you have done on and around it. It is such a shame that so many of these marvellous structures are disappearing. You have created something very special by preserving this beautiful house. Enjoy your little paradise 👍
Thyme can be a great soft and lovely smelling (plus edible) groundcover. Ive seen in between pavers and between concrete (or stone) and grass to stop the need for a whipper snipper and you can just use a mower since you dont need to trim the thyme and get in those nooks and crannies. Something to think about in areas where phlox may not work like cracks in concrete or under the deck areas etc.
Thanks, I do like thyme and have some planted in some spots but good idea to add some to borders.
It's so impressive how the Gardens have come! I look forward to seeing how the Moss takes over. We've been considering it here in Seattle to replace our grassy area we don't go on much. It seems like we have similar climates.
I think it's a great option, keeps its colour pretty well in winter, and of course stunning when flowering en masse.
Beautiful house.
I remember watching your videos just when you bought the house.
Amazing how it turned out.
I woke up and this was such a great video to watch in the early morning. Seriously all the hard work you and your wife have been putting in is paying off. I grew up in the country and my grandfather could build anything. He made a lot of furniture and farmed crops. I miss those days
Glad you liked it - living in the country certainly suits us right now.
I have those same spirea in my yard in western pa. That's amazing to me. Those hydrangeas are gorgeous! Everything you have done with the garden is incredible. I did not know what it looked like in 2019, so your progress is inspiring.
Thank you! It's a beautiful plant when fully blooming.
Every time I see your house I see the pride and joy you must have.
Yes, feel that for sure.
Thank you so much for the update, I've enjoyed the garden and it's continual growth. And a veggie patch!!!!
Your skills and work always amaze me. There isn’t anything that you put your hand to that doesn’t turn out. Well done!
Thanks, there are plenty of things I'm not good at!
Your garden is so lovely now. It's so amazing how many improvements you've made.
im speechless,what an wonderful transformation.i can see how much you love your family put in this masterpiece. im so happy for your family.much love from Cambodia.
Thank you so much!
It’s amazing it’s been 3 years we have been watching your journey and it just keeps getting better every week
The garden is looking amazing but still the roof on the lean too needs doing 👍👍
Thank you, yes, really want to fix that soon and remove that eyesore.
I have watched everyone of your episodes. What you have done and what you are doing is simply excellent !
Thank so much!
I love your garden. It’s so essential for mental health and wellness. So happy your family enjoys their lovely space.
Thank you very much!
I love the transformation garden trees yard landscape so beautiful 🤩
The garden looks great. I have been watching since day 1, and what a transformation. Love it.
Thanks very much!
Just the antidote for a cool and cloudy day in Alberta!
You've put a lot of thought into how to lay out your gardens. They look wonderful!
It's amazing how things have established themselves over only a couple of years.
Thank you for the tour.
No worries, thanks very much.
I've followed your journey since its inception and what you have achieved is nothing less than remarkable.
Kudos and best wishes to you and your family.
Thank you!
I have watched your videos from the very beginning and have enjoyed each one. I cannot believe it’s been three years. Your house has come along so beautifully, I absolutely love it! You have made great progress on the yard but, you know, it will never be “done” as there is always something to do in the garden. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Greetings from Seattle 🇺🇸
No worries, thanks for watching!
three years ago I got to know your channel because I was interested in going to japan and buying an abandoned traditional house like yours is an attractive option to me. Three years have passed, and it is amazing to see how much progress you have made. It is again a stunning house that I am sure it was when the original owner built it. For myself, I will be going to Japan to attend a PhD program in September. I like the feeling that we are all growing in terms of life goals and that our love for japan is bringing us closer physically.
Such a beautiful transformation. Watching your home come together has been a pleasure!
Amazing transformation in just 3 years. Makes me tired just thinking of all the work you've done.
Wow! Liama!!
It was a pleasure lQQking back and seeing the progress you've made of your property.
I can recall when you first lQQked into buying and all the work needed. You & your wife have worked very hard to truly make this a spectacular home!
Thank you Tokyo Liama!
No worries! I'm glad you think it lQQks good!
Your yard looks so good! I really like that leaning pine tree that looks like a giant bonsai. Also, I want to get into bee keeping too!
Beautiful! Have neighbors and townspeople stopped by to appreciate how you’ve rescued this property?
Yes, we get some people - usually acquaintances of my mother-in-law visiting, plus people have a look on their walks along the road behind the house.
This vid makes me miss tree pruning. Its sounds like a chore but there is a relationship that develops with the trees and they respond with increased growth, density, and fullness as if the appreciated hair cut or growth correction.
It's obvious you love gardening. The yard looks very nice and your home and yard are stunning. Love your videos
Yes, love gardening (my wife thinks more than woodworking...) Thank you!
Garden looks great. Great compliment to the amazing looking house.
Thanks for providing the older progression footage. I completely forgot how much work has already been done.
No worries, I had almost forgotten as well!
Your garden is so beautiful. It's great to see all the hard work that goes into it. Please keep making videos! I love to see the progress.
Thanks, will keep making videos!
wow what a long way your home has come! ive been following since the very 1st episode! 3 years already! blessings for many more!
Behind Every beautiful house are hard working people. It doesn’t come easily.