Edging a Flower Bed w/ Bricks and Planting a Maple Tree!
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Date: 2022-07-16
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Dawn
I am SO glad you showed the struggles! Roots, changed plans, and more roots! You got SO much done, and I cant imagine the real time that took, vs. edited video time! The brick edging, removing the big blocks, and adding gravel was a big job! But did you stop there? Heck no. Digging up and replanting the evergreen was a big job! But did you stop there? Heck no. And then planting that maple was a big job! And then there was all the tubing leaks. And then you grabbbed mulch! Girl! You and Aaron deserve a long break and a glass of wine. Looks wonderful. I love how you keep everything tidy. Its my new motto. That doesnt look tidy. We need to fix it. . Trust me, this is new territory, It will be good for me.
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I am SO glad you showed the struggles! Roots, changed plans, and more roots! You got SO much done, and I cant imagine the real time that took, vs. edited video time! The brick edging, removing the big blocks, and adding gravel was a big job! But did you stop there? Heck no. Digging up and replanting the evergreen was a big job! But did you stop there? Heck no. And then planting that maple was a big job! And then there was all the tubing leaks. And then you grabbbed mulch! Girl! You and Aaron deserve a long break and a glass of wine. Looks wonderful. I love how you keep everything tidy. Its my new motto. That doesnt look tidy. We need to fix it. . Trust me, this is new territory, It will be good for me.
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Yavonna
Do you have a drawing (be it digital or paper) of the layout of your garden that to update as you make significant changes like pavers to brick, evergreen to Maple, etc? My husband and I are having trouble seeing each other's visions for our zone 9a/b property. We use different reference points, I'm an exotic/desert/succulent plant lover which have very specific requirements, and he just likes things to look finished. and he is so used to the look of pine straw from it's prevalence in our area. I need something to be able to manipulate the plans and show him potential.
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Do you have a drawing (be it digital or paper) of the layout of your garden that to update as you make significant changes like pavers to brick, evergreen to Maple, etc? My husband and I are having trouble seeing each other's visions for our zone 9a/b property. We use different reference points, I'm an exotic/desert/succulent plant lover which have very specific requirements, and he just likes things to look finished. and he is so used to the look of pine straw from it's prevalence in our area. I need something to be able to manipulate the plans and show him potential.
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biondatiziana
Love this mini-makeover, but it looks like you planted the maple too deep. (Going by the soil level in the pot is not necessarily correct because the tree may have been planted too deep in the pot) You should be able to see the root flare at the base of the tree. The reason I know this is that I lost several trees prematurely because the previous owner had planted them too deep. They should not look like a pole stuck in the ground. Also, the flare should not be buried in mulch, a common mistake. Otherwise, great video!
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Love this mini-makeover, but it looks like you planted the maple too deep. (Going by the soil level in the pot is not necessarily correct because the tree may have been planted too deep in the pot) You should be able to see the root flare at the base of the tree. The reason I know this is that I lost several trees prematurely because the previous owner had planted them too deep. They should not look like a pole stuck in the ground. Also, the flare should not be buried in mulch, a common mistake. Otherwise, great video!
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Fran
Laura and Aaron, wow you guys did a great job! Looks Beautiful!
A nice small, sharp pruning saw with a wooden handle is always great for cutting out huge underground tree roots. Yes, a chain saw is even better, but the second the chain hits the dirt, it will dull out so badly, you will have to change it pretty quick. Get that little pruning saw to remove all those roots! :)
I have the guns to handle all that stuff no problem. :)
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Laura and Aaron, wow you guys did a great job! Looks Beautiful!
A nice small, sharp pruning saw with a wooden handle is always great for cutting out huge underground tree roots. Yes, a chain saw is even better, but the second the chain hits the dirt, it will dull out so badly, you will have to change it pretty quick. Get that little pruning saw to remove all those roots! :)
I have the guns to handle all that stuff no problem. :)
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Pat
If you haven't already added your winter interests, may I suggest you simply have a trellis on either side of the window and run white Christmas lights along the form.
Between both trellises lighting up and the fountain that should be pretty in the winter.
Keep the Christmas lights on year round and what ever you have growing on the trellis should look extra highlighted with the Christmas lights on in the summer.
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If you haven't already added your winter interests, may I suggest you simply have a trellis on either side of the window and run white Christmas lights along the form.
Between both trellises lighting up and the fountain that should be pretty in the winter.
Keep the Christmas lights on year round and what ever you have growing on the trellis should look extra highlighted with the Christmas lights on in the summer.
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Judy
It looks great and the chickens will surely appreciate the shade! What type of Maple tree is it and how often do you water a newly planted tree about that size if you dont have a drip system going to it. We just had an old big crabapple tree removed and a 2 1/2 in. Diameter Autumn Blaze Maple planted in its place. Our sprinkler system waters three times a week for 15 min. Per zone in the area.
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It looks great and the chickens will surely appreciate the shade! What type of Maple tree is it and how often do you water a newly planted tree about that size if you dont have a drip system going to it. We just had an old big crabapple tree removed and a 2 1/2 in. Diameter Autumn Blaze Maple planted in its place. Our sprinkler system waters three times a week for 15 min. Per zone in the area.
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Cassie
Hey Laura! Love the new brick! I just bought a wildberry heuchera for my garden bed and it might get a little more sun than is typically appropriate for the plant; that got me thinking, can I make accommodations for extra sunlight by providing the plant with extra water? To what extent does watering replace shade for shade loving plants? Im in Zone 6a (Chicago) if that makes a difference.
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Hey Laura! Love the new brick! I just bought a wildberry heuchera for my garden bed and it might get a little more sun than is typically appropriate for the plant; that got me thinking, can I make accommodations for extra sunlight by providing the plant with extra water? To what extent does watering replace shade for shade loving plants? Im in Zone 6a (Chicago) if that makes a difference.
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Albert
I really enjoyed this video. You showed us so much detailed stuff that goes on when transforming a flower bed. Cutting out the pot for the tree with that tool( Ive never used one of those), digging out that deep hole for both trees with the auger ( Ive never used one of those either, laying and repairing the drip tubes. you did it all here!
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I really enjoyed this video. You showed us so much detailed stuff that goes on when transforming a flower bed. Cutting out the pot for the tree with that tool( Ive never used one of those), digging out that deep hole for both trees with the auger ( Ive never used one of those either, laying and repairing the drip tubes. you did it all here!
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Michele
I'm wondering why you just didn't take a chain saw or circular saw to that big elm root.
I would've made a clean slate of it, if possible. I found asphalt from an old driveway 12 inches under where I wanted my rose garden. Nothing for it but to root it all out before planting, so I'm familiar with big snags.
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I'm wondering why you just didn't take a chain saw or circular saw to that big elm root.
I would've made a clean slate of it, if possible. I found asphalt from an old driveway 12 inches under where I wanted my rose garden. Nothing for it but to root it all out before planting, so I'm familiar with big snags.
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