Aaron’s New Toy + Working on Big Changes to the Dirtlands! 🙌😃😁 // Garden Answer 

As they say, the only difference between little boys and big boys is the price of their toys!

The Bobcat hat on Aaron makes much more sense this morning in the recap video for last week. 😅 I love how easy the attachments disconnect and reconnect on the new one. Also the sound of kids playing in the background is such a beautiful sound. Congratulations on the new toy. I'm super excited to see your progress this summer. Q- will you grow your own hay?

AC/DC was not what I was expecting from GA this morning…I am here for it all!!!

Horse owner for my whole life and just built a brand new barn on my property. Any maples are extremely toxic to horses. You do not want to plant them near the paddocks at all. While the trees are young it won't seem like a big deal to mow when the leaves fall, but it will become an increasingly HUGE problem when larger amounts of red maple leaves fall and blow everywhere near your barn/pastures. If you have a wind and a branch falls into a pasture, it doesn't take a lot of maple leaves to kill a horse. I would prevent a future headache and heartache. Consider horse friendly trees like Lindens. Do your homework carefully before causing yourself a future tragedy. wind can blow those red maple leaves quite a ways. You might not always be home to grab fallen limbs. Think of the resale value if you are setting up a horse barn and pasture that you can make into hay. Keeping dried up maple leaves out of your hay field will not be easy. Might as well avoid it and get a different species now instead of wishing you had not underestimated the problem it caused you later.

I love how Aaron can’t stop grinning over his new toy. I’d be excited too! It will certainly get used and worth the purchase! Congrats!

Aww, Aaron got his Hartley.

Not going to lie...your editing is on POINT. The music with Aaron coming around the corner made me literally laugh out loud. I love a good sense of humor.

You two are living the dream! Your business is doing what you love and may be hard work but it is clear it brings you joy. God is certainly blessing you. Thank you for bringing a bright light into our days.

Hearing those kiddos laughing and playing is Such a blessing to hear. My husband 65 and me 62 sold our 30 acres with a creek going through it, to have a break from all the work. We moved to the house I was raised in, in a neighborhood and some how....all the neighborhood kids want to hang out at the old folks house!!! 😳🤣🤷‍♀

The sound of kids laughing and playing in the backround is the best sound in the world.

I think Aaron wants to play with his new toy a little more.😂 Congratulations, Aaron, on your new toy!!

The grin on Aaron's face says it all !!!! A boy (no matter how old) and his toys!!! LOL

Are you 100% sure that you want horses? Big is an understatement in that commitment. Harder than a dog for sure.

🚜 YEAH!!! FINALLY, THE HEAVY LIFTER HAS ARRIVED. SO, HAPPY FOR AARON🤗😁🙌🏽👐 There Is NOTHING LIKE, THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT TO MAKE THE JOB EASIER AND LIGHTER.🙌🏽🙏🏾

Wow, this was a historical video. Appreciate you letting us come along!

Love the new cat! Bob the Cat 👍🏼 Glad you finally found a cat Aaron likes 😂

Laura & Aaron - it brings me such joy to watch you all realize your dreams… I feel warm inside seeing this unfold!!! Could you have imagined all that you’ve accomplished 10 years ago? So happy for you all and thank you for including all of us on your journey!

Ha, I wondered if Aaron got a Bobcat because he was wearing the hat in the Weekly Recap!! I’m excited to see the dirtlands get developed! 🐎

I finally, finally, finally, put in my drip irrigation system. Opened up an e tire world of gardening possibilities. I don't have to water a bunch of stuff BY HAND!!!!! I could weep with joy!

"She's a beaut Clark ". Lol. The music made me smile. You could tell how happy Aaron was.

I knew it…. They don’t just hand out those hats for nothing. 😆😆 Awesome!! It will be a go getter for sure! 💪🏼💪🏼

Yesterday during the recap video I saw the hat, perched right there on Aaron's head and I exclaimed - BOBCAT !!!! Sweet! I used to work for what was then the parent company of the Bobcat. We had four skid-steers that traveled around performing square dancing to show the versatility and maneuverability of those babies. You made a great decision Aaron. Well done !

Aaron and his new toy is such a beautiful sight to see at the start of the week!

Love how Aaron supports and tries to figure out what you want, LOVED the discussion on how you think differently in y’days recap! Brilliant.

The music choice for Aaron rolling in on the new tractor was perfection! Thanks for the smile on this Monday morning.

🎉 YAY AARON! 🎉 Who wouldn't want a new toy to play with while they work?!? Squeels!!! 🤜 Have a blessed week! ✌️💖🙏🇺🇲

Oh my, that clip of Aaron’s entrance with Bobcat! Priceless! ❤😂

OMG all I Invision is you and Aaron taking the kids on a slow horse drawn sleigh ride in the snow at Christmas time with some beautiful light displays! It's going to be glorious! You should call the designers from Mackinac Island to get ideas for the barn!!!!!!!!!😮😮😮

Aaron is a boss with the bobcat! I can’t wait to see this vision finished. It’s going to be heaven on earth.

These two have such a good marriage! Laura never gets after Aaron when he ignores her frantic waving about rebar, or doesn't look at the bottle when she says, "watch the bottle while I pour this rosemary oil." Like, they're so nice to each other. I would totally snap at my spouse for that stuff. Signed, A Divorced Viewer. ;'D

My husband and I grow alfalfa for a living and have done many deliveries. One thing to think of in your design, is to make sure your hay storage building is tall enough to get in with either a hay squeeze or trailer with a unit on it. Look into a grapple for Aaron's new toy!😂

The smile on Aaron’s face when talking about his new tractor rivaled Laura’s when she gets a new load of plants!

As someone who has purchased equipment, when I saw Aaron's happy glow combined with the Bobcat swag on yesterday's recap, I was very excited to see the new implement. GREAT choice! You just opened up a world of possibilities around your property with attachments. Congrats Aaron (and, by extension, Laura also 😊)

She *is* a beaut, Aaron ! Love seeing the joy this necessary upgrade in equipment has brought. It's essential project support!

I knew it when I saw Aaron’s hat yesterday on the recap!!! Congratulations on the new addition to the GA family!!

Congratulations, Aaron. I could see you getting frustrated lately with your other tractor….your needs outgrew its capabilities. I’m happy to see you are able to get what you need. It’s amazing. You and Paul will save a lot of time with this beautiful beast. May it serve you well. 🚜👍🎶

You can hear the excitement in Aaron's voice about the new tractor and the attachments. You n Aaron are a great couple and I love to see yo u all working together. 😊

Aaron got a new toy! He looked so happy pulling up in it! So cute. Awesome to have though! What a back saver!!! Enjoy it !🚜🌳🪨

Where do you plan to ride the horses? your land is big but not that big on horseback, if you dont plan on having some kind of arena I would consider making the lanes that your putting in now a good material for riding, that way you at least have a nice "circle" to ride, gravel will not be very good for riding especielly if you plan on doing more then just walking around.

Congratulations to you all for your new equipment . So happy to see your new blessings! Love Aaron's little laugh...just like a kid in a candy store🍬🍭🍫😅

The clouds at the beginning were beautiful! Then they looked ominous toward the end! Happy for you Aaron!

I’m a OCD person and I like to focus on one task at a time. It’s driving me bonkers that you never finish a project before starting 4-5 more! I keep waiting for you to finish the garden around your home that’s been torn up since before the Hartley. This is a Garden channel 😂😂

One difference between men & boys is really the price of the toy. Enjoy that new (work) toy, Aaron. You deserve it! You and Laura are the best helpmates I've ever seen. Keep up the great work. God bless y'all!

Opening with “Back in Black”, Aaron’s new toy and trying to figure out plans for the new area, kudos to all of you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I want to fast forward to when you have the barn and horses. 😅 Those forsythia are popping by the way!!! ❤

I believe many of us saw the NEW "Bobcat" cap Aaron was wearing on the GA highlight group that was post on Sunday. And now this video connects the dots. Congratulations.

🎉🎉New Toy! What a great Addition! It’s going a Gem! Have fun Aaron! Always exciting to see new projects unfold! Barn, Paddock, Truck and Trailer Oh My !! ❤

I am sooo pleased this little tree didn't get deleted! I've enjoyed seeing the process of espaliering the fruit tree. I have a new small peach tree hat I want to try this with!

It would be wonderful if you could get some rescue horses that really need the love and care you could give them

Hearing the kids laughing in the background was a treat. Happy kids!

Would love to hear more about barn/paddock plans. Have you consulted with a vet or farrier while planning to include space for regular health checks and washing the horses? Besides red maples what other plants/trees should not be planted near horses? Will you plant trees or build "run in" sheds in each paddock to provide shade? Where do you plan to put the "barn clean out" (manure) area? Will you store hay inside the barn or in a nearby out building (fire concerns)? Will you grow your own hay? Can't wait to see how this area (especially the "green belt") grows!!

HORSES!!!! I'm so excited for you guys and US, the viewers, to get to watch this process and enjoy it with you vicariously!!!

Your videos always leave me feeling happy....just happy! Thank you

I love videos like this. Just awesome ideas that make your property look amazing.

Everything is looking great. One thing you may want to plan for is an outdoor arena close to the barn. You may not think you would use one but you will. Kids learning how to ride or anything else.

That Bobcat is a perfect addition to your flower farm. I love seeing your teamwork. You and Aaron are such an inspiration on many levels. I love thinking about you getting horses. Life will be perfect then!!

Wonderful to see how your plans begin, modify, and move along. The new tractor makes much more sense for you to work on your property. It's wonderful how easily the various pieces connect and disconnect. Aaron is in his glory!

Horse girl here! I wouldn’t recommend planting beds along your pasture fences. Your horses will try, and will, eat anything they can reach through the fence. My horses have taken down fences trying to reach through 😅 however a run of electric wire would help with that. Congrats on your horsey journey!

How utterly exciting for you folks! I DID notice Aaron's hat in the "Sunday Recap" video, made perfect sense today. I love following along with all your adventures in developing your property!!! Best to all, from BC

I remember that amazing barn you showed from Mackinac Island! Could you imagine having a beautiful barn like that and then eventually renovating the house to match!!!! It would be like your own little Mackinac Island in your own backyard!!!!

My only thought about the pear tree is the concern that the heat off that black fence may stress the tree if it’s planted too close. It will probably be fine but I have cooked so many plants by not thinking about their surrounding environment. I love Aaron’s new toy!! 😃

OK how many of us knew Aron was going to get a new Tractor. 🖐🏻 a show of hands. Big and better is always needed especially with all your having to do. Definitely needed. Just call it the Bobcat. Take the tree down now and you would have lots of tree chips for the driveway. Great job the plans look great. It’s starting to come together. Great job. Thanks again for sharing this with us. Appreciated.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

This is so exciting, Laura! The entro music on Aaron's arrival with the Bobcat is perfect. But thank you for bringing us along on the journey. Aaron and Paul work so well together. This channel is such a testament to teamwork. It astounds me. P.S. Will y'all create a space for your garden refuse and dirt storage or transfers? I think Aaron would like a compost pile also.

Everytime I watch your videos, I am sooo motivated to get outside, design and work on my gardens. Thanks for inspiring me!

Could you guys do some longer videos with some before and after shots from 2019 to now? I'd love to see both aerial and garden tour comparisons. I went back to rewatch some older videos and it's astounding how much you've done in 5 years! It would also help get a better sense of where you are at times as it all looks so different, I can get a bit 'lost' in your garden. Thank you!!! :)

That grin says it all! Congratulations on the new toy! Can it mow the grass and till like the JD?

Where will you be riding your horses? Consider making the driveway thru the dirt lands into a riding lane, no gravel. Where will the kids learn to ride? No round pen. If you have to trailer your horses somewhere off site to ride, they may well become just lawn ornaments.

I wonder if you can disable the horn/alarm/beeper thing on the bobcat as it reverses. I bet your neighbors will appreciate that. With as much use as that bobcat will be getting that will be a lot of noise for the neighbors.

The huge smile on his face at the beginning says it all lol boys and their toys 🤣

Since you have the flatbed trailer, hook it up and drive on your lane so you can check out your curves on the corners to get to the barn. A 2 horse trailer tracks pretty well, but longer trailers will cut the corners (think of hay deliveries). Fun watching you plan for horses. Our new property 25 years ago is steep, mountainous and we had to scrape a ton of dirt off to get a pad for the barn. Way to think about the dry lot. Comes in handy especially during mud season so they aren’t destroying the pasture.

Aaron looks good in his new Bobcat! What a fun new toy. While you were working on the paddock it was so cool to watch the cloud formation move across the top of you all.😊

I am so glad the pear tree is being moved, it was so beautiful and so hidden.

Aaron's pure joy just made my day. I watched it a couple times!

Love seeing the vision come through for connecting the dirtlands with the new property, and loved the choice of music for Aaron's new toy reveal - it was perfect!

Yes, you needed a loader upgrade! Congrats. The right equipment is so important. I still think back to your beginnings when you didn't know if you would need a tractor or not. How you've grown! We have a big 42Hp tractor (Kubota) and we have to change the tires by season. Ags in the winter for plowing and timber work then turfs in the summer for landscaping. As long as you move while you turn and don't just grind the tires into the turf or gravel without forward or backward motion you will be fine.

WOWZERS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the New Tractor Aaron!!! Especially the Quick Connects and not Tearing up the Ground. Front End Loader you said? Is it a BobCat? Didn't catch the Branding. Gotta do a Slooow Pan n Zoom Laura hahaha It's a Tall Tractor. Truly Enjoy your Banter, especially the one on Communicating Concepts, soo Hilarious and Endearing!!! Laura you have an AMAZING Husband!!!! Blessings upon Blessings❤❤❤

So glad I found your channel. You and Aaron work well together on camera. Love to see your kids and that you include them in some things. Lot of work going into your dirtland. I think this is where you used the cardboard boxes on the ground and dumped dirt over it for planting. I'm actually going to do that on a small scale in creating small "oasis" patches in my frontyard for planting Annuals each spring. I hope I can tackle this soon before Georgia gets its 90 degree summers even in the northeastern part of GA. We are already into June but growing grass in red clay is torture for me so having less to mow will be great for me.

Oh I’m here for it all!! I love it, I like the new toy Aaron, nice upgrade! Thanks for sharing it is all so interesting to watch.. now show us the pond… we all want to see the green too!! 🙃 🐸🐠

Oh WOW!!! What an amazing Bobcat! We have a John Deere tractor, about 30 years old, and now we are considering buying the adjacent 12 acres to our property, a Bobcat like that would be so awesome for my husband! Maybe it’s time for an upgrade 🤔 You have so many incredible projects going on, it’s really exciting watching it all unfold ❤️

The graphic made a lot of sense. Four paddocks for two horses also allows you to rotate paddock usage which can help the grass (or you can open the gate between two smaller paddocks to make one larger). When you’re talking to local equine experts, ask them about what grass blends to use. May not be the same as what you’d typically use elsewhere on your property… both because of hardiness and nutrients suitable for horses. Good luck!

How blessed you are to have such a glorious beautiful wonderful family property and life! I'm a little envious I can not lie! I pray I will have a little property of my own one day! My husband and I would love to develop it like you all have!

Boys love their toys! 😂 Congrats on the new loader, Aaron! She's a beauty! I'm super excited to see the development of this area! ❤

Oh my goodness the forsythia looks so good. Just says Welcome Spring. .

The weather certainly was photogenic! Looked like a dark cold front came through. Nice new tool to make life easier. Hats are always a good clue along with Aarons shy smile! Things happen quickly in GA land!!! Exciting!

I am mesmerized by the cloud formations behind you on this video! God Art!

I love how Aaron does things, methodical, driving it to see if it feels right, using the drone, awesome!

Yes!!! This was the best opening!! Boys and their toys! So fun guys

Hi Laura and Aaron! Congrats on the new Bobcat Aaron! you deserve it! Loved seeing what all it did, and seeing the lanes put down with woodchips was nice, and seeing everyone working together. I hope you read the comment about planting the maples. Thank you so much for sharing!

😆The AC/DC intro to the new tractor 💯you guys are awesome and I LOVE living vicariously through you!

How wonderful! I love seeing every moment of progress on all your projects! Tomorrow doesn’t get here soon enough when we are left in the midst of some exciting task!

You guys make hard work look like fun. It was a pleasure watching you guys making your dreams come true. So happy for you all.

Did any one else notice every time Laura said AUGER that Aaron's face just beamed? I'm so happy for you both for this tractor upgrade. You definately need an auger and pallet lifter. Good decision.

Wahoo!!!! I know Aaron is one happy camper with his new toy!!!

So glad you’re getting horses. I owned 3 and 2 donkeys 🫏. Love them for many years. My horse barn was a “Morton” horse barn. It was beautiful. Well thought out and planned just for equine. Even had room to store our tractor and store round bales of hay. Was not cheap, we wanted quality and well built. Just something to consider. Happy for you all and can’t wait to watch the arrival of beautiful horses. 🐎

wowow!! this is so exciting and i'm so happy to be going along for the ride... it's a hubby/wife joke here that the wife (me!) has always wanted a bobcat to drive around (our property is tiny here in socal, so it will never happen, but still...).. Aaron is so excited; what little boy didn't dream of driving big machines??? cannot wait to see the changes coming... so happy that y'all can proceed with your dreams like this!!! hooray!! ps.. loved watching the clouds/weather in the background change during the speeded up part of this video... someone was getting some RAIN out of those clouds!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

Love Aaron’s new toy. And AC/DC to start he morning couldn’t ask for more!

These "big project" videos are a lot of fun. It's useful to see the planning process.

Such a fun video! Love the big smile on Aaron's face! ❤❤❤

Love your beautiful tractor! So so happy for you. Nicely done ✅

I love Aaron's matching hat- sure hope Bobcat is a new sponsor!

Hey Aaron, I noticed the Bobcat hat yesterday on Garden Answer Highlights. It really stood out to me.