PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO THE GARDEN & FURNITURE UPDATE | VLOG
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- PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO THE GARDEN & FURNITURE UPDATE | VLOG
Hey guys!
I hope you are all doing well. Welcome back to my channel and to a little garden update. I hosted a little BBQ with Iwan and we have an update on our outdoor set.
Also, thank you all so much for all of your tips and ideas for the garden. They are appreciated a lot.
Big love,
Luke x
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Kudos to you, Zara, for volunteering at the kennel!
Hear hear!
Also, when you water, really take your time and let the water soak in. That will encourage the roots to grow deep. A quick spritz isn’t as much as you might think. And surface watering encourages shallow roots, which just dry out faster in droughts. Hope this isn’t too many comments. 😅
Absolutely! You also won’t need to water them as much once the roots are established.
BOOK: I believe that life is too short to keep reading if you're not enjoying as there are too many books in the world to read! But I would have given up long before you...I usually give them 50 pages 😂
I’m the same with books and films… if I’m not enjoying it then I stop. Life is definitely too short to read bad books or watch bad films ❤
Me too, if it hasn't gripped me by the first 100 pages I give up. Life is too short to persevere with a book that you're not enjoying when there are so many other books to read.
I would agree especially now as getting older. At 57 I have less time and growing piles to read!😂
Agree. What is the point in wasting time on a book you aren't enjoying?
I'm a member of my local library, I've loaned books I didn't like. Luckily it's not cost me anything.
Yes, you need to trim the spent flower stalks off the salvias. That way, not only will it look nicer, but they’ll send out new flowers.
The stocks are not stocks they are snapdragons 😭
My favourite annual…Antirrhinum.
Hello classic Luke - Absolutely trim the Salvia back. Dead heading should make then re-branch and grow.
I am constantly amazed how much you have done since you moved in, you have done more than I have in the last twenty years.
Morning all.
Your hostas has been placed really well on that gravel. Slugs hate going over anything sharp. Absolutely loving what you have done so far with your garden. Cannot wait to see the new garden furniture.
Thats lovely that Zara volunteers at dog shelter. ❤- Frances
Loving the garden vlog. You need to mulch your beds because that will help retain moisture and stop the soil washing away from the top of the roots when you water. Bagged woodchips can be pricey if you need loads of them but often tree surgeons will have a pile of them you can have for free if you have a shovel, a garden bag (ikea bags are perfect!) and some energy!
Just need to make sure that the clippings are from diseased trees if you are getting chippings that way or you could be adding problems to the soil...
Dig a bigger hole for the fuschia and pop it into the ground a bit deeper xx
Totally agree 😺 X
You have both worked so hard. It looks very nice in and outside. Just love how you care for maggie.
The rearrangement of the patio area looks much better and is a much better use of the space. Maybe add some liquid plant food to your watering can to nourish and feed the plants, water is good too, but lacks the essential nutrients that plants need to thrive. Also maybe grow some tomato's which are very easy to look after especially tumbling varieties that can be grown in hanging baskets. Everything is looking really good and now the weather is also good. Have a lovely week and chill a bit. 🌹🥀🌺🌻🌼🌷🪴🌱
A bench wouldn't end up being used likely. A cusion box that is insulated would be better so you don't have to bring cusions in. Can double as a bench. ❤
Love my Sunday morning fix and catch up on your house and garden Luke - all looking fab, can’t wait to see the bookcase’s 🤩
Hi Luke! The garden looks absolutely lovely! A true labor of love! I especially like the eating & bbq areas. Looks quite cozy. You & Zara did a job well done. 👏 Have a great rest of the weekend & upcoming week ahead! Much love from Fort Worth, Texas. 😊🌱🌞
You two are doong such a great job and like you relatives said gardening us trial and error and you must give yourselves grace when your plants complain.
Even after looking after my present garden for 17 years I still get a grumpy plant now and again..but it's fine you give it your best shot and sometimes it's just not meant for your garden.
Just know your doong a fantastic job and Maggie is the perfect supervisor xx
Summer is here (is what we all thought 😂) But now we are back to cold, rain and cloud in Manchester 😫 Only lasted 3 days! Anyway another lovely vlog x
You look so joyously happy in your garden and in your home! I'm so happy for you, Zara, and Maggie! Just be careful with the dog shelter...I can see you both with about ten dogs that need new homes!😅 I'm a cat person and if I worked in a cat shelter, I would want to give them new homes!! You are both so caring. Maggie is a lucky pup!
I certainly love your gardening vlogs, thou cannot wait to see the transformation in the living room
Hi Luke, the garden is looking really good. Just a tip - the soil looks like it needs building up a bit - try adding several bags of compost for nutrition, plus some pea straw to give it a bit of body, watering everything well and then mulching to retain the moisture. Once your soil is in really good condition, your plants will thrive with regular feeding and watering - according to their individual needs.
I feel so chilled when i watch your vlogs I've been buying plants for my garden I haven't got a clue about them just that they look pretty 🤣❤ xx
Luke The Garden Is a Credit To You Both,
It Looks Beautiful. Lovely To See Iwan Spending Time With You, Have a Wonderful Week and Happy July. Xx 😘😊
Garden looks amazing, can't wait to see the living room all painted
When your not sure wether your over watering a pot a good tool is a soil moisture meter which are quite reasonably priced on Amazon. You just stick the metal rod into the soil and it will tell you if the pot is too wet, dry or just right.
Hi Luke. I’ve just finished The Mirror Man but I half listened to it on audiobooks & half read it. I thought it was great but agree it was a bit dark & hard to get in to. Your garden is looking so lovely, well done on all your hard work 😊
You will get more growth on the salvia if you trim the old flower heads off Luke! Loving your vlogs dear. 🌺
You need a base for the umbrella it will take off great video love the garden xx
Exactly what I was thinking.
Hi Luke, you can get bush fuchsias and hanging fuchsias. Make sure you have the correct one in the ground. I have a very small garden , mostly pots. I've learnt over the years what does well, where. You're doing great and I look forward to see what you inside and out in the future. I'm not watering today. Can you believe it's actually raining AGAIN in Norfolk. And there was me thinking summer had started here. It's poring down. Loved your video , as always.❤
I did volunteering for 5 years in a Charity shop that supported our local food bank. It was one of the best things I have done in my life. ❤❤❤
The title of this VLOG made me laugh- "Finishing touches" - You can tell you are a new to gardening because you will soon realise that having a garden means its NEVER finished.
Gardens Evolve - constantly changing.
Seldom do they do what you want them to do - I do hope you enjoy the relationship.
If you got nutribullet or similar blender you can blend your coffee,ice and milk - game changer, and take the ice coffee to the next level.
Your beds would benefit from a good thick mulch on top which will conserve the water
I love the differences ..you were shocked by driving 45mins to get to a shop … where I stay that is a quick drive to town ! Your garden is really coming along ..you should be so proud ❤
Yes, cut off the spent flower stems on the salvias, deadheading encourages plants to flower again. If you notice, there will be seed heads forming after flowering, this is how most plants reproduce, by cutting off the flowers (deadheading) it will encourage the plant to produce more flowers to start the process again. Deadhead the lupins as well.
Oops - l just said the same thing! ☺️
I’ve been living in my house for 2 years (rented) and I am still to get my garden sorted, however having watched your garden vlogs I am now getting ideas and even mowed the lawn today. It’s really satisfying to see little changes and how nice it will eventually look 😊
So interesting your blogs. Love your garden
Hi Luke
Love your enthusiasm in all you do both in the house and garden .
Have you tried treating the soil with bone meal? sprinkle it in and around the new plants when you dig them in to strengthen the roots ,keep everything well watered. Dead heading will encourage flowers. I think you are amazing and doing a really good job.
OMG. Living your best life. Everything looks fantastic. Garden and outdoor setting is beautiful. Glad Mr C brings you such wonderful plant gifts. Honestly seen a change in both Zara and you since buying your new home. Both look healthier and more relaxed and proud. Well done.
Sending you & Zara & Maggie lots of love. I hope your delivery goes well on Monday. I love your parasol & have just ordered one from Argos after seeing how stunning yours looks. Take good care ❤x
I feed all my vegetables with liquid tomatoes and plants with liquid tomatoes feed in water once a week for all your plants
Ooo, turn the olive so it grows evenly! Just a little quarter turn every now and then, the little olive behind you. My tip of the week.
Hi Luke and Zara... Maggie
Lovely to see Ewan. The clematis is gorgeous 🎉. Your garden is beautiful. We are all suffering with withered plants,so dont despair. That is gardening. I love the plan for double doors leading out from the kitchen eventually. I also think that the existing back door should echo the new planned doors. You'll lose light if you brick it up. Hey, two back exits won't be a bad thing. See if it works,then brick it up. Zara is a gem,giving spare time to a dog shelter❤🩷🍩🍻
How lovely are those summer vibes and catch-ups with friends in the garden. Take advantage of these days, we know they are few and far between. 🥂🍴🥗☀️🌸🐝💕
Climatis likes cool roots. So old farmers place a big flat rock at the base of the plant….like a mulch. I have done this and the old wisdom is true.
Very nice chatty vlog. Lots of great ideas, tricks and tips. The orientation of the table is a winner. Well done Luke and Zara. X
Luke life is too short, if you don't like a book after 25 to 30 pages, choose another book.
Yes Luke, it's a good idea to deadhead your Salvia to keep it flowering and encourage new growth. Pretty Clematis!...maybe add a trellis to help it grow up the fence
Your garden looks amazing and your plants are coming on a treat, love the table where it is now ❤ look forward to seeing your new garden lounge furniture ❤
Garden is looking fabulous. I think the table looks much nicer that way round, easier to walk around it and more space for the BBQ. Looking forward to seeing your lounger set, hope it arrives on Monday as promised. The Range were ridiculous if you ordered in April, for goodness sake summer will be over before you'd get it.
Oh I can’t wait to see the colours go on 😁
The garden is coming on great...I have a south facing back garden as well, you might want to add some small decorative stones on top of the soil in your pots to stop them drying out so fast, it helps to keep the soil moist 💜
Luke, if you paid with your credit card, they will refund you & claim it back from the range, has it’s an unfulfilled order & with them not replying back to you 😊
Love following you around the garden and house,so enjoyed this ,lovely to see mr c there too .
Hi ya Luke, here are some more garden tips. When watering, try to water in the morning or later in the evening. Only water at the base of the plants( with a very low flow or dripping hose). Don’t overwater the lavender or the eucalyptus. As these plants just need a soak a couple of times a week. If you soak the plants that you have planted in the beds a couple of times a week (deep slow watering) & mulch(use ex mushroom compost, wood chips or pea straw -available at most garden centres or nuseries) unless it is really hot this should see you through the summer. Pot plants generally need daily watering at the height of summer. But the Olive trees probably need only a twice a week drink.
Thats a french lavender, they bloom early, see if you can also get an english one, deep bluey purple blooms which are fat and luscious. They bloom all summer. Both lavenders are a treat. Lavendar pana cotta anyone?
Hi luke great vlog as always Sundays wouldn't be the same without you, the lupins r looking so much happier now that they r in the ground I told u they would as I did the same thing, ur garden is looking amazing everything is blooming great seeing Iwan he is the plant king, can't wait to c ur new lounge set, have a great weekend lots of love to u zara & the gorgeous Maggie 💞💞💞💞
The garden looks so idyllic well done - makes me miss England ❤
I saw Zara watering the plants Luke never water the whole plant including the leaves only water at the base as watering the leaves in warm weather will encourage plant diseases.
It looks all so beautyful...funkie dies in the sun put it in the shade 🌿🌝
Luke, everything is looking lovely in the garden. The Clematis needs to be tied into a trellis with something like garden twine, anything that won't dig into the stem.❤
Also we ordered a shoe storage set from The Range, but it came from So Buy, it was damaged. There ignored all emails etc. Got a refund from the credit card company.
If you don't want slugs getting to your Hostas... put a copper wire or copper tape around the outside of the plant pot. Slugs hate it as it gives them a shock. Also... they love Clematis so watch that if they are a problem in your area (Cornwall is having an invasion of the things).
Yes and Devon. Pesky things 😊
Watering is so important plants in a pot must be watered daily and plenty of it . New plants in the ground also need plenty of water initially and as they get established not quite as much. A quick spray is not enough , and try and avoid wetting the leaves when it’s hot so they don’t burn . The garden is looking really good x
Another wonderful vlog. Thank you so much I watch this before I go to work on a Sunday then watch Mr Carrington when I get home 🤣 🤞 🌺
Love the change around in the garden. Only thing I’d say is, keep an eye on the white on your windows, where bbq is sitting all the smoke could start discolouring the white. You need to water more, think you need to just leave everything now as there’s a view plants that will grow out and get a lot taller. But the garden is looking good. 😊
Rodda's is pronounced Rodder's ..Cornish clotted cream..bleddy lovely me 'andsome..X
Proper job!
and Mrs t great video garden is looking lovely well done
Loving these videos, it's helping me too. So thank you.
Love the renovations too so keep them all coming 😍.
Hi Luke,think about putting pea gravel around your pot plants,it stops the soil from washing away,plus it looks good,plus you will need trellis for the clematis to grow up.just a few tips,plus always go a bit deeper when planting anything add a sprinkle of bonemeal to the soil as you plant.🌸
He's been told several times about mulching 😂
The clematis (KLEM-a-tis) Iwan gave you would be good in the shady spot behind the large pot where the sun loving lavender is. Clematis likes its roots in the shade and its face in the sun.
I am soo jealous I have a jumper on it is a bit cool in the West of Scotland not at freezing point but not far off it ❤
I winced a bit at the clematis in a carrier bag with it's roots exposed in the sun. Personally l would have given it a good soak in a bucket of water before planting. Clematis is one of a few plants that can be planted deeper than it grows in the pot as they can suffer from clematis wilt. They like their roots in the shade and their heads in the sun. ☺️
Oh ya that trim makes the book cases high end
Happy sunday luke and all ❤ garden is looking beautiful 😍 with your plants ,they also benefit from feeding them I feed mine and they grow bigger every time ,there are lots of plant foods out there ,just look on the bottles what plants and how much to use ,it is important to get the right amount ,but it does help ❤ I also think a herb garden would be fantastic, as you are a great cook ,I have night stocks oh my the smell on a warm night is just beautiful ,very nice to see Iwan ❤
I suggest every week you need some mulch or wood chips,especially in hot weather but even when it’s not it helps with weeds.
Hi Luke the soil in your borders could do with some compost dug into it it will help those plants flourish. Can’t wait to se3 your living room 😊😊😊
The place is looking fab, and as soon as I saw the barbeque I was like he needs an outdoor kitchen in there lol, and feel sorry for us up here in Glasgow all the heat with no sun its all that hot overcast way, so annoying, and garden is looking so good. xoxoxox
Oh ya that trim makes the book cases high end.
Luke if yours is a variagated ivy you need to put in full sun otherwise it'll loose it's variaged leaves and just be a single green one made that mistake myself 😂😂😂😂
To be a gardener is a mix of being and practicising many things like a scientist, an artist, religious, spiritualist, faith healer... plus gardening is very a process not a task.
Before you plant anything from the garden centre the plants need to be soaked thourally overnight , then watered every day untill established
Trailing fuschia is best in hanging baskets. Love the table lengthways rather than being tucked away. Your garden is becoming nice
Your garden is gorgeous! Having French doors there is going to be so beautiful. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I ordered a new sofa set from Fabb Furniture in January with a 14 week delivery, it still hasn’t arrived and their customer service is shite. Like you say, a lot of companies are prioritising new orders over existing ones.
Many people have probably said this before me but your borders need some nutrients. Some good mulch would help. Or after watering water with some good plant food. Water be for feeding stops the feed burning the roots.
Garden is looking fabulous 😊
Yes, watering basil from underneath is really good, but right now your new basil plant may not have enough established roots to get its water from below . Keep an eye on it and give it some top water for a while as needed.
If your book isn't enjoyable or uplifting/ relaxing to read especially at bed time maybe best to ditch it and move to another that you do like.
So glad that you are enjoying your garden…but please don’t bother to water your lawn…it will recover colour in due course…meanwhile you are wasting water environmentally…and if you have a water meter you are spending money unnecessarily. Some of your lavender looks like the type that is susceptible to frost. It may/may not survive the winter…even in London. Suggestion…check the pH of your soil…and choose plants that like dry conditions…saves you time and money😀😀😀Have fun…
Hi Luke, The garden is looking beautiful. Maybe a storage bench would be good. Seating and you could store your cushions, etc. Xxx
Great to see Zara❤❤
Hi Luke
Just a couple of little pointers about plants there are different types of Fucias yours look like garden ones to me not hanging basket so I would check before moving they look too woody for baskets also pots indoor or outdoor plants are drawn to the light so if you rotate the pots you plant will grow straight not lean and watering from bottom you don't leave water in the tray it's best to water daily and the plant will have fresh water and standing in water ros the roots but you are doing great garden is lovely
Hi Luke, Zara and Maggie❤. Thank you for the garden update. Looking beautiful. So good to see Iwan having a visit. Aaaaawh Maggie chasing bubbles, so cute. Take care Gale x
Hostas like the shade . Your teak chairs need attention …. Teak oil😊 or bees wax
I think that plant is an Antirrhinum commonly known as “Bunny Rabbits” as they look like Bunny Heads. A feed tip for cheap feed for plants also is crush egg shells after washing and letting them dry, if you can blitz them into a powder by using a coffee grinder , then just add some powdered yeast, stir together, add water, you will have to add about four pints to two tablespoons of the mixture. Great for houseplants also. You can also add baking soda instead of the yeast.
All new plants need lots of watering that's like a watering can full for each plant every couple of days the roots are searching for water and your soil looks dry and windy days dry out not only the soil but the leaves too. Water, water, water and a fortnightly feed. Some great plants you have. The garden looks lovely.
I didn't realise it was National Cream Tea Day on my birthday!! I love a scone, especially with jam and cream 😋😋🥰
Yes me too. And that's the right way to fill your scones: jam 1st then cream😂❤
Thank you for another fabulous vlog. Really love how there's a bit of everything in it so never boring. The only thing is they are over too quickly. Well done Zara for volunteering. Most satisfying I'm sure with the dogs. Have a good week both 🐞
I used out and out original for my garden furniture I didn’t have to wait and it is fantastic quality. There’s a sale on some of it too at the moment x
a friend of mine had delivery problems with the range,exactly the same as you with a new sofa,she gave away her old one and had nothing to sit on for a month