Tour of All the Destruction (+ a Little Perennial Transplanting)! 😱😳🌿 // Garden Answer 

Laura, Erin, I 'm seventy years old and hoping I live another 10 years to see your home and garden when all gardens reach maturity.

Sometimes when I see Benjamin I'm so shocked at how big he's getting, or when he starts talking how good he sounds. For some reason I still expect him to talk like a baby and be a tiny little boy running running around. It's like we're all his aunties. ❤️

Don’t know if you caught Erin’s (Impatient Gardener) video about her garden destruction but it was nothing near the great work Chad does! She had a HUGE section of her garden destroyed by machinery. I wish more folks would take the care that the contractors in your area do. Loved this video Laura! I’ve never been so excited to see someone else’s garden evolve as much as I am for yours!!

I see Cheddar is enjoying a dirt bath! He and Russell seem to know when to “Photo bomb” mom. 😹😹😹

WOW!! Amazing the amount of work that you all got done in a day! And Chad does do amazing work. We all need someone like Chad in our area who takes such care and precision with his work. Just goes to show you that he respects his customers. 🥰

It’s wonderful the have access to highly skilled heavy equipment operators. My dad retired for the Public Works department in our city and one of this jobs was to train folks on how to use these type of machines. He would say, “mastery was a combo of skill and art.” I’m glad you have access to someone like that.

I laughed so hard at Cheddar rolling around in the dirt. What a cutie. I love your positive outlook on all the upheaval. It's going to be amazing when it's all done. Keep your eyes on the final prize.😄💗

We all need a Chad in our lives! The lavender looks the same even though he ran over it! It is going to be a beautiful year for GA!!!!

Hahaha, I had to laugh when you said: « here you are, my liege ». And isn’t he just! (Your liege…) thank you for this update video. It will look marvelous when all is done

Our house is 100 years old and when we bought it 35 years ago the iris were here, they also match the iris stained glass bay windows so I think they have been here for along time. I've divided and given many away and they keep on giving.

When I was a girl, women would decorate the graves on Memorial Day with mason jars filled with Iris and Peony blooms. Then afterwards, when cleaning up the next week, they would empty the jars and spent blooms in the ditch and hillside around the cemetery. Today, when you visit the cemetery, you can see those Irises blooming where the women emptied those jars so many years ago. 😲 Edits: I should say "some" of those Irises lived and are blooming still. Of course, not every one survived.

Your work, your Garden Answer Business, partnerships, talent, charity to family, neighbors, friends, the town, kids center, the church, the college, the side landscaping and ALL the other work like at Andrews and places we don't even KNOW about IS showing also HOW to get SO MUCH done, quickly, AFFORDABLY, WISELY, CLEANLY. Even if you are not RICH, you show how important it is for such a large UNDERTAKING can be be done. You also show how HARD YOU are willing to work yourself to get it done. YES we can see it's expensive, but it's just as impressive KNOWING you SAVE TONS due to your know how. Seeing videos everyday makes it seem you are rich and can do whatever whenever, BE CAREFUL, because some viewers see this as a tv show. Let's not forget Garden Answer is a business, ran by smart, good Godly people. Thank you for ALL YOU SHARE WITH US...DREAM ON LAURA, SO I CAN ENJOY YOUR INSPIRATIONS, AND KNOWLEDGE.

Really enjoying watching the progress! In January, I gave myself a break from the real world and put GA on "play" while working. I'm caught up on the seasons, and almost done w/ the Highlights. (love the conversations) It's almost as if I'm finishing a good movie! This channel provided a much needed respite, some good 'feels', and many tips and ideas while waiting for my corner of the world to thaw out. Thank you!

I remember back in the day when I could accomplish a day like you did. Alas, the seventh decade of life slows me down to about half that! Oh, how I love gardening!

The thumbnail for this video was INTENSE! I would be in full panic mode with that much trenching in my yard. The upside is when Chad is done, the real fun begins. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with. Removing the random arbor and fence makes the area look so much bigger. So glad that is gone. Oh I'm just itching to see how you bring it all together.

I love all that chaos! When I was little, my dad got a building permit for a small porch off our back door. Just big enough to stand on before going down a few steps. Two days later, our whole back yard had every large hole digging, earth moving machine known to man. We ended up with a large 2 story addition with full basement on our house. No porch to be found. lol My poor Mom had to try to keep 8 children safe from holes, cables, backhoes etc...She was a saint.

The lone Vidal tulip amongst the dirt pile..just shows how resilient plants are. Can't wait to see the changes 😊 @1:16 time stamp

So exciting! Who else can just imagine Bev and the other chickens clucking and tut-tutting, “This neighborhood has really gone downhill lately!” 😄😘

My first Lisianthus is blooming. Purple. It’s stunning.

Thought for sure we were going to finally see what was under the raised concrete circle in the brick patio area. The curiosity is driving me crazy. Can’t wait!! Still enjoying watching the whole process. We trenched up our yard last fall for water and electricity, and will get to reap the benefits this year. So worth the temporary mess.

The West side garden going to look so beautiful when it finally finished cannot wait to see the Hartley floor when it's finished and what you put in it 🙌 😀

Your definition of “next to nothing” made me laugh out loud! That would have taken me a month! You. Are. Amazing.

Laura, your excitement is infectious! I'm so happy for you and all that you are accomplishing. Well Done. xo

Chad is one in a million ....such precision and skill...to have someone actually care about the plants is truly wonderful.

My Auntie belonged to the American Iris Society for years (passed 2006). She was so proud of having once won the Dyke Award. She instilled my LOVE of gardening and what i needed to know to grow gorgeous Iris. I posted earlier comment about dusting dirt to see if she was doing same as Auntie Gail. As well as cutting the Iris fan back in fall when separating, Auntie would have me cut off the roots and dry rhizome out for 1-2 weeks before replanting to prevent rhizome rot. Cut flower stalk down as soon as can after flowering. She lived in mountains of east TN and used tax deadline (April 15) as a reminder for first feeding. I’m in zone 7b, Piedmont of NC, so she had me use April Fools day as reminder. I miss my Auntie Gail… thank you for the memories you brought up.

3:21 Awwww Cheddar is so cute rolling in the dirt!

I love that Laura shows that you don't have to be too precise with gardening plans or gentle with plants, especially perennials. Plants can be moved if needed & most plants are pretty forgiving. Thank goodness for my type of gardening! 😉

Loved the kitty interlude!

I am loving the excitement around all the changes. Also, I absolutely adore the pallet pathway. I've got to figure out where to put one in my yard.

Chad is a beast when it comes to working. So much done and so precise with his work. So exciting and coming along great. Thank you so very much for for sharing this with us.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Your property gets prettier every day . I so admire what a hard worker you are. You are an inspiration to me.

Chad is like a ballet dancer with that excavator! So delicate & precise! Really amazing!

Here in Australia I’ve had no issues digging and dividing iris the same as those ones at any time of the year they are tough plants

I really need to dig and divide my irises! Supposedly the best time to do it is July/August and I just can't seem to want to work that hard when we're in the upper 90's in the full sun. I have no idea how long they've been there, but it's been at least the 7 years we've been in our house. Major props to your work crew in taking so much care in your garden! I have definitely had the opposite experience.

It always amazes me when you dig something up! I live in NC and our “soil” is red clay! So it absolutely sucks to dig unless the area is already amended. Love this video!

Such a treat to see Samantha Grace! Your kiddos are just adorable!! 🥰

Darlene Echavarria: Look a reck now ! But when all done covered up! Everything will light up! The Hartley ! 🤩🤍💛🌈 Can not wait till finished! See you and your Mother having first drink inside ! Your smiles as you both say Cheers 🥂

Guys that come into my yard always destroy stuff. It tends to be my favorite plants that always get the worst of it. Last year we had some pavers put in and I asked them to please not trample a particular clematis that was just breaking a ton of buds. It was well enough away from where they were working yet 50 lb bags of concrete mix was laid right on top of it with a worker sitting on the pile to add insult to injury!

I love irises so much!! We are Zone 8, Desert Southwest, and I have irises that were here when we bought our place. They bloom late March to early April. On December 5, 2017, our little grandson moved his home to Heaven with Jesus and his grandpas. On that day, one iris bloomed, completely out of season. Only one, and that night we had frost. It was the Heavenly Father’s way of showing us that He knew our heartbreak, and had not and would not forget us. 💜

Hi Laura, I am amazed at all the work you personally do to make your home beautiful. My back hurts just watching you dig, lift and transplant all the flowers, bushes and trees in your garden. The end result though is absolutely stunning. Kudos on a job well done.

You could take cuttings from the boxwood you like so much and start your own. This way you you can have backups for future projects. You know there will be future projects.

Wow, The work is really moving forward now. Looking forward to seeing the changes. I Can't wait to see the Hartley finished. I look forward to each days video. Thank you for showing us everything.

Good morning y’all🌺

Samantha is ready to help out .. she is such a happy baby and you can tell she is taking after Mommy with her love for the outdoors and dirt!

Lol...that red tulip is like Aaron's volunteer sunflower :)

Benjamin and Samantha Grace are growing so fast! She’s walking so good and loves her mama!

I just watched Erin’s (the impatient gardener) video about their sad experience with the big machinery in their yard… I’m so glad to know you have Chad, and wish all large projects like this experiences could be so positive! 🥰

I got tickled like a kid on Christmas when Laura said water feature where the round brick bed is... I vote splash pad and light show for the kids...

Great attitude and excitement!!!! I’m sitting at the edge of my sofa dying to see how you put everything back together again. Just like Humpy Dumpty !!!!!!!

Laura, your videos are inspiring me to plant more this spring! Thanks for the iris splitting demo - very helpful!

Good Morning!🫖 Everything is going to look so good when all the excavating is done & all is settled! Then the fun will continue with new plantings & walkways! Anxious to see the flooring in the Hartley!!!! 😃🚧🚜🥴😬🌿

We are in Jordan in the" Middle East" The black iris, which is famous for us in Jordan, is Princess of Jordan.. Black Iris The black iris wildflower is the undisputed queen of the Jordanian wildflowers, not only because of its beauty, but also for its length of up to 30 centimeters, and its stunning color between dark purple and dark purple. This flower is distinguished by more than 250 wild flowers that bloom at the beginning of the spring to paint a beautiful natural aesthetic painting of the green cover that covers the Kingdom. It was taken as a national symbol in Jordan to demonstrate the status of wildlife and the biodiversity that characterizes Jordan. It is found in many locations in Jordan, including Zobia, Ajloun Mountains, Yarmouk Protectorate, and the Koura region. Jordan has been famous - throughout history - for its forests and plants, and in the past many historians and travelers have described it as green, and with the richness of its wildlife. The black iris was strongly present in excavations, in mosaic paintings, and in inscriptions, as one of the most important types of plants and wildflowers. The captivating beauty of the plant hides its strength, its endurance to harsh environmental conditions, its steadfastness in the middle of the desert, and its emergence from among the rocks and in the valleys and hills. This period of the year is considered a typical season for wild trips in Jordan to discover archaeological sites and search for plants, especially the black iris, and suggestions are put forward in Jordan to protect the black iris and similar plants, especially in the desert and Dead Sea regions. Jordan has declared the iris flower to be its national flower, and has also declared its protection as the rarest flower on earth, declaring its pride that it grows in its lands, and that protecting it is part of preserving the status of wildlife and biodiversity in the Kingdom.

It’s all going to come together - gloriously!! I am always so amazed at how much you can get done! I’m going back to bed now, because watching you work wears me out!!!😂😂😂💚💚💚

The scent of bearded iris is my absolute favorite, it doesn't get nearly enough love! It's an unbelievably sweet, fresh smell 😍

Big drifts of irises along the "urn walk," backed by the arborvitae? That will be glorious!!

there's something beautiful about how the side garden is a sort of salvaged/saved garden from what is now the hartley

I honestly think that when you bring the correct professionals in the job gets done as neatly as possible, and in a timely manor! After so much planning and anticipation, It is amazing to watch seeing it all unfold. You are blessed to have the right team of professionals along with yourself and Aaron and Paul - I have tears knowing that your dream is being realized 👏 🎉👍 I look forward to see it all come together, thanks for sharing! Many blessings❤️

Love how Laura man-handles that shrub 💪🏼

You are blessed to have a great team helping in the garden.

We can see how much you trust Chad..you were right behind the equipment digging plants. It is exciting to see a big dream coming true for you. Stay Safe and Have a Blessed Week.

After admiring Laura’s leopard print Vans for several years, I finally bought myself a pair 🐆👟😊

This is going to look incredible when you get it planted up again.

So proud of you laura… your vision and calm and candor is so inspiring and memorable… just love seeing what youare able to do and plan…. You are so blessed to be a blessing Im sure to so many….. thank you 🙏 Muchlove to you your family and parents!

Laura no matter what you do you make it look effortless! Just dig up that boxwood and move it💕. I'm so anxious to see the floor in the Hartley 💗

I love seeing the side garden come to life🥰

I love it when the kids just randomly appear. They are so sweet and I always get a big smile on my face! (And appearances from Cheddar and Russell are always appreciated too!)

Laura, you truly embody the Proverbs 31 woman. You are a virtuous woman and you inspire me so! “Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.” ‭‭No doubt Aaron knows that he is blessed because he found a WIFE! Thank you for being an example!

hi, thanks for taking us along on this exciting journey. i enjoyed seeing the spring bulbs in the background, could you please show us how the orchard bulbs are doing?

Wow! What a massive mess, but I like the way Laura puts a positive spin on it. It will be a dream realized in the end. I love the happy garden music to overlook the trenches. Nice work everyone.

The thumbnail on this one is gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your ideas ! Especially, how to multiply irises! Stay safe, healthy, and happy!☮️💜🙏

As I sit here watching this, I remember how it looked before the changes…….so many changes! It’ll look beautiful in the end..

That amazing boxwood would root from cuttings, giving you as many as you want! What a glorious home place you are creating, full of shalom! Congratulations!

Very exciting! Thank you for a great demonstration on Iris moving and dividing. I have to move a clump of mini iris and have heard how sensitive they are.

Don't think of it as destruction. Think of it as renewal 😃.

Great job, Laura! Nice that you could save those plants by taking the time to move them.

I love seeing your plans become a reality, happy for you.

A beautiful fountain would be great between the seating area and the Hartley. Soothing sounds while relaxing in the chairs…

Thank you for making me smile. Recently diagnosed with depression, you are helping me on the road to recovery. Everyday I learn something new then have to decide if the plant will suit my Andalucia, Spain weather.🤭🤔😀

So fun and inspiring to watch all the progress in your gardens and see your visions come to life. Thank you so much for the tutorial on dividing iris. I have many very large clumps that have never been divided, now I feel confident I can spread the iris joy around the rest of my gardens.

I don't know why it is sooo exciting to see all those perennials moved. I keep on thinking, oh, "get that one too!" Cannot wait til the next video when you move some more. Laura, you are a beast. Great job!

So much excitement seeing work eventually going on for the home garden project. Love the Iris's, and to keep a whole bed of them in the flower garden will be a spectacular show in the spring. Now the gentleman is showing growth along his lady sister, bless them for how much cute they are. 🌷🌷🙏❤

Hi Laura and Aaron. They are really doing an amazing job. Keep thinking about Benjamin being part of all this can’t wait to see what he becomes someday. He’s living a boys dream that’s for sure. Samantha Grace will enjoy looking back at these videos with you someday. Enjoy the process. You’re so smart to do this when the kids are little by the time they are teenagers it will be amazing.

Don’t kid yourself Laura you have fabulous vision👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thanks for sharing! I think once these trenches are buttoned up you should post side by side drone footage from last year to this year! It'd be so neat to see. Love the process 💜 makes me think a lot about life and the chaotic seasons we go through... Holding out hope for the beautiful, functional garden to come!

You are really good with a shovel. So much energy

Good morning from Ontario Canada

Exciting! Love Laura's iris demo, you should make it into its own clip so it can be referenced in late summer. Thanks for again for our daily dose of gardening!

Seeing both Benjamin and Samantha Grace, aka Sweet Girl, was a delight.

Oh my! It’s going to be amazing! Can’t wait to see the HARTLEY FLOOR! Thank you Laura for bringing us along for your GRAND ADVENTURE! I’ve learned so much!!!! God Bless! Sherry-Knoxville

Wow so much happening all at once … I look forward to your videos and have been watching you and Aaron for years just love all the planting and plans that have changed your garden 🪴🧤👒🐨🦘🇦🇺Karen from Australia 🍂☀️☔️🥰😎

Today, we see Felis domesticus in his natural habitat, the human home and gardens. Our two subjects in this episode are Russell and Cheddar, both pets of the LeBoutillier family. At 4:15, Russell demonstrates that confusing habit Felis typically exhibits when a door which they have begged to be opened for them is finally opened. At 4:27, Cheddar shows how the breed expertly takes advantage of a preoccupied human, leaping with athletic precision past her into the opened door without so much as grazing his brother Felis. Are these two subjects working in tandem? No one knows. At 11:12, Russell emerges from the Hartley after having carefully inspected the work on the new floor installation, which is nearing completion. Looks like he approves. Obviously, he takes his supervisory duties very seriously and has been johnny on the spot making sure that all goes smoothly with the trenching in process during renovation of the property. Finally, at 3:22, he demonstrates how, here in his demesne, It is simply a good day to be a cat. Thank you for joining us for our in-depth exploration of this fascinating species, Felis domesticus. We hope you'll join us in our next episode where we explore the arch enemy of Felis, Canis familiaris. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow. ~ Lisa

Even all torn up, your garden still looks gorgeous!

🌸🪴Laura: Thinking of you & want you to know I have throughly enjoyed watching all that you do & have done over the years. Thanks for sharing your life. God Bless You & Those You Love Always.💕

It’s going to be beautiful once it’s all done!!

It's so funny how she said red tulip red tulip I need to pick it.☺️😂

The boxwood looks like green mountain. I have six and it looks just like mine. They never bronze in the winter. Love them. Great video! Can’t wait to see the progress.

Even with the turmoil, isn't this just beautiful. Just watching this I was bubbly inside. Blessings.

Have you ever thought about writing a gardening book? I think that would be a great idea! ❤️ Thanks for all the inspiration!

Chad is sooo wonderful...yr garden looks sooo exciting for new project..

It Is great that you reutilize those plants!