What I like about your channel is that you show the gut work that goes into maintaining a large property. It's hard, continual work not all beautiful flowers and trees.
Hey guys, I would leave that concrete pad that was used for a dog run. If you get horses, it would be a perfect wash rack to bathe them. Looks like it already has a drain in the floor. It would be handy!❤
Yes Jancox, before tearing out and destroying everything, think of how it can be used in your future plans. A wash rack with drainage would be wonderful for dogs, horses, donkeys, or cattle.
I agree. I wish We had someone to help with our property. It is not this big but it got away from us when my father in law and mother in law got sick and passed. It took four years out of maintenance on our log cabin and flower beds.
6: 43 TimeStamp: My dad made and used one of those! It is a framed soil screening thing.. where you shovel dirt/soil on top... and the good, sifted soil gets m ounded up below the screen, for use in gardens or pots or whatever! This takes out the sticks, rocks, and etc. that you don't want to use - Oh my goodness,... such a neat Flashback of my Dad...he's been gone since 2009... He loved gardening.....
Laura and Aaron - May I suggest a covered patio next to the tennis courts for parties, grandparents to “watch”, etc. I know my kids wanted us to participate all the time. A shady rest place would be helpful.
The court and lights were there before the housing developments and before Laura and Aaron moved in. You can see that in their older videos. I wouldn't call the neighbors disrespectful.
Looks so much better with those huge lights poles gone! Behind the barn looks so good! Woohoo exciting projects coming this Spring! Paul and Bethany are hard working employees. I'm so happy for you all . I hope Paul records the demolition of the chicken coop . So satisfying 😊
Aaron reminds me so much of my husband, cutting the electrical wires with your pruners ! Lol 😂 Everything is looking great. 👍🏼 You cannot have an operation of your size without great help like Paul and Bethany. They are such a blessing! Thanks for taking us along. I love watching the day to day operations. ❤
What an amazing transformation Paul and Bethany did! Cleaning up is so satisfying. I want to say that thing at 6:45 mark looks like something you would use to screen homemade compost with but I could be wrong.
You guys are such nice thoughtful neighbors, you are always thinking about how something you are planning to change will affect the neighbors around you.
Good morning! What a fun video. Love all the changes you are making to call this space your own. Can’t wait to see the progress you make as you go! Paul & Bethany are great employees for you. Such a good work ethic they have.
Lol. Love how you rescued those lopers from the man beast! That whole scene felt like someone cutting cardboard with my sewing scissors. keep having fun!
What a blessing to have Paul and Bethany!! You guys need a big barn with shelving and areas just to house all of the stuff that is stacked around outside!! Behind the barn looks amazing all CLEANED UP!!!!
Very interesting video. Paul and Bethany are worth their weight in gold! It was truly great to see those big lights removed. It’s fun seeing glimpses of your visions for this huge area. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!❤❤❤
The kids are sure to love that cement pad for b ball, skating, tennis, riding bikes and much more! The fencing and plants will make it a secret garden!
Hi Laura and Aaron! Paul and Bethany did a great job cleaning up behind the barn! It was fun hearing your plans for the new property. Thank you so much for sharing!
Good stuff - FYI in the future when pulling small trees & large shrubs with the forks on the tractor, it's much better to drive the forks forward and under the rootball and then use the wrist joint to pop the plant out. The wrist joint pivot can apply more upward force than the arms.
DANG! how nice to have a large selection of lg. pots, pedestals and statuary. What a gift to have a barn for storage!! Major improvement with those light poles gone, looks so much better from the pond area especially. It seems like a black metal fence will get super hot in the summer and burn your vine plants you want to grow on it.
Totally agree Aaron re the chain fence. You'll get heaps of use of that space now with it. We love our floodlit tennis court. It also has a 10ft chain fence right around it with a chain fence gate at either end for easy access. Having it floodlit really gave our family extra options for its use as a multi-purpose space all year round. One New Year eve party it was set up as a race track, with obstacles, for the kids and teenagers attending with parents to race remote cars. Btw love the use of your tractor to do the heavy lifting, rather than a human do it. Saves the back! 💜
I’m always amazed by Paul and Bethany’s work ethics. In my mind there aren’t enough superlatives to describe them or what they bring to the table. I wish there was some way to expose the two of them to a larger audience of our youths because they’re such an inspiration for all to witness!! ❤🙏🥰
The wood frame with hardware cloth looks like a compost sifter. You'd shovel compost onto the mesh to remove larger chunks leaving fine compost for seed starting. Might be handy for that compost system Aaron is planning?
I didn't think your property could get any better...until today. I love that you and Aaron are so family oriented. Benjamin and Sam are so blessed to have you for parents !! 💖💖💖💖
@6:43 Might be a contraption to sift earth/ compost/ sand from gravel... actually quite handy to separate the finer and the bigger particles falls into a pile on the front of the sloped screen. Bigger compost pieces can then be put back into the compost pile to further degrade.
I am so excited for you and your new property. I love seeing you clean it up and make it your own. Paul and Bethany are such a great addition to your hard working team!
Great work as usual! Just a thought--there may not be enough, but have you considered donating the chain link fencing and fence posts to an animal shelter or rescue?
Of COURSE Laura swished the Grannie shot!! Girl nails everything she does. 🥰😂 I love that you’re sharing this whole process with us, by the way! ❤ I feel really grateful!
🎾🏀🌸 Omg could you imagine the fence around the athletic court being covered with honeysuckle, roses, and clematis all growing intertwined?! Would be so beautiful and fragrant!
So much going on!! Yay for unseasonal nice winter weather this year for your projects!! A Thought - It looks like there is good infrastructure for water drainage on the old kennel slab. If your plans are for horses someday - that is all set for a horse washing area….
At the 6:44 mark you ask what that might be. That is a screening apparatus to sift out larger rocks from ground soil. My stepdad made one for me. We have lots of rocks here in Seattle. Works like a charm. Great to watch all the work being done on your new property!
Love these kind of video's. Might want to think about pickleball court or adjustable net and stripes for pickleball and stripes for tennis. Such a fun sport that so many people can play, young and older.
It is so fun to see your excitement and enthusiasm for new projects. Paul and Bethany are so efficient. Was intriguing watching them transfer all of the pots into the Red barn. They used the barn space so effectively. You really are lucky to have such a great team!! Can’t wait to see a new barn and horse paddocks. Exciting times👍👍👍
Sooo excited for you!! I agree, getting all of the junk and random things you don’t want or need out of your way totally help clear the slate to start on the really fun stuff! But I have no doubt that the guys had a ball pulling things out and pushing those massive light piles over with the tractor!! 😂 If you haven’t ever done it, pulling shrubs out with your truck is very fun too!!
@@GardenKath Bethany was letting the boys play with their machines while just out of shot shot she was carrying the rolls of wire fencing, one under each arm ! Bethany, Susan and her two girls rock 💪🤗
When things are neat and clean, it’s pleasing to the eye and senses. Makes it all look and feel so much better. Big equipment so helpful. What a difference.
Yes! I’m so happy the light posts are gone-I always thought they spoiled the view. Too bad there aren’t invisible force fields to surround the court instead of a fence 😆. Nothing better than starting a new project and seeing it come to fruition. 😊
So awesome to watch! I remember noticing them in past videos and assumed your home was next to a school or city park. What a difference! Y’all work so hard 💪❤️
Laura and Aaron, do you ever pinch yourself when you look at how far you’ve come? I just love watching your dreams unfold and coming on the journey with you.
So happy for you guys to have the high light poles removed!!!! Such a great move for the pond view. 100% agree that they won't be used and are a bit over kill for a residential area!
I witnessed a lot of work happening there, and wish I had that energy; but wait, I'm in my 70s. Also, it's obvious Douglas loves being anywhere you are.
Great shot Laura. I love that basketball court! Aaron has a smooth shot, too. Your cleanup has a fantastic vision. I have been watching since you were doing fairy gardens and crafty projects. The evolution of Garden Answer has just been delightful to watch. Love going along for the ride.
