GARDEN RENOVATION AT MY PARENTS! Part 1: Site Analysis, Removing Old Shrubs, Planting Hydrangeas
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Date: 2025-09-01
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5262janna
This is perfect timing for me as I also have a huge oak in the front yard. For 5 years I have struggled with developing a garden under the oak without irrigation which I would love if someone else would maintain it. I am giving up and moving all the plants under the oak to my backyard where this is better and moister soil.
This past spring I removed all my foundation plants along the front of my home. This fall I intend to plant the foundation and want it all to be low maintenance.
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This is perfect timing for me as I also have a huge oak in the front yard. For 5 years I have struggled with developing a garden under the oak without irrigation which I would love if someone else would maintain it. I am giving up and moving all the plants under the oak to my backyard where this is better and moister soil.
This past spring I removed all my foundation plants along the front of my home. This fall I intend to plant the foundation and want it all to be low maintenance.
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victorianplants
What a great gift for your parents! I have old trees like this in my yard, some that nothing will grow under. I do have success tucking spring bulbs like daffodils and crocuses around the big roots of the trees themselves, so I at least get a little flowering there. It is so dry they don't seem fussy if you can't get them very deep.
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What a great gift for your parents! I have old trees like this in my yard, some that nothing will grow under. I do have success tucking spring bulbs like daffodils and crocuses around the big roots of the trees themselves, so I at least get a little flowering there. It is so dry they don't seem fussy if you can't get them very deep.
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serenababy6358
I think it would be a real challenge to work in that area under the front windows that slopes so steeply down. I would want to even that out a bit or put in a retaining wall/raised bed. Looking forward to see how it turns out. Your parents are lucky to have a you help & save them thousands
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I think it would be a real challenge to work in that area under the front windows that slopes so steeply down. I would want to even that out a bit or put in a retaining wall/raised bed. Looking forward to see how it turns out. Your parents are lucky to have a you help & save them thousands
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QueenAnnesLace13
Thanks, Danielle. I was really looking forward to this project, as I am planning a revamp of my front yard as well. It's quite small, but I want a very low-maintenance area. And plan to focus annuals in pots for the seasons. The house looks beautiful, and I love the blue colors.
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Thanks, Danielle. I was really looking forward to this project, as I am planning a revamp of my front yard as well. It's quite small, but I want a very low-maintenance area. And plan to focus annuals in pots for the seasons. The house looks beautiful, and I love the blue colors.
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marybeth4002
Yes! Such great inspiration as I feel I'm in the same situation in wanting less work in my front garden. I spend most of my time in the back landscape that does require more physical work. I'm here for the project and thank you for documenting it all along the way.
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Yes! Such great inspiration as I feel I'm in the same situation in wanting less work in my front garden. I spend most of my time in the back landscape that does require more physical work. I'm here for the project and thank you for documenting it all along the way.
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janereel1903
Excellent start on the renovations! BTW, I love the stone wall they have that was visible in some of the shots. Stone walls are a favorite of mine. Certainly enjoying this garden journey. I hope we get to meet the golden retriever who lives here too.
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Excellent start on the renovations! BTW, I love the stone wall they have that was visible in some of the shots. Stone walls are a favorite of mine. Certainly enjoying this garden journey. I hope we get to meet the golden retriever who lives here too.
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northlawn_flower_farm
Your planting plan is already coming together. We have a huge oak tree shading the front and side of our house, and I have wanted more hydrangeas, but wasn't sure if they could handle that much shade. Sounds like I should try it.
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Your planting plan is already coming together. We have a huge oak tree shading the front and side of our house, and I have wanted more hydrangeas, but wasn't sure if they could handle that much shade. Sounds like I should try it.
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marymurphy4825
that looks so much tidier with a more cohesive look for the front of the house. Great start Danielle! It will be beautiful when it is all finished. Your parents are so blessed to have a daughter like you! Happy anniversary to them.
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that looks so much tidier with a more cohesive look for the front of the house. Great start Danielle! It will be beautiful when it is all finished. Your parents are so blessed to have a daughter like you! Happy anniversary to them.
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sandilehman6241
Gorgeous color scheme! Love your ideas as always. I choose white and green for my shrinking gardens arthritis and age related. Your parents will be thrilled and I know it will grow into beauty. Great start Sandi
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Gorgeous color scheme! Love your ideas as always. I choose white and green for my shrinking gardens arthritis and age related. Your parents will be thrilled and I know it will grow into beauty. Great start Sandi
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Sunita-h5d7s
You have picked up quite a big job if renovation. Thank you for showing it in such detail. It helps us learn to break a project down and view each part of it. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
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You have picked up quite a big job if renovation. Thank you for showing it in such detail. It helps us learn to break a project down and view each part of it. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
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Edu_Kate
Gardens do need to be refreshed occasionally. I like the simplicity of your design.
You do give me reason to rethink my garden game as I am getting older and weeds have taken up so much of my attention.
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Gardens do need to be refreshed occasionally. I like the simplicity of your design.
You do give me reason to rethink my garden game as I am getting older and weeds have taken up so much of my attention.
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northlawn_flower_farm
your ideas. It's going to beautiful. I never heard of storm hydrangea, going to check that out. Going simple is where we all eventually get to, still having beauty. ENJOY the holiday.
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your ideas. It's going to beautiful. I never heard of storm hydrangea, going to check that out. Going simple is where we all eventually get to, still having beauty. ENJOY the holiday.
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CarrieBeren
You can already see the transformation and your vision start to take shape.
I'm glad you decided to document the design and revitalization process from the start. Very inspiring!
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You can already see the transformation and your vision start to take shape.
I'm glad you decided to document the design and revitalization process from the start. Very inspiring!
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allenbeachy3511
Just curious- is the mushroom compost safe/ of for the ph of the hydrangea
I love this video! I'm currently minimizing the work of my flowerbeds Thanks, Anne
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Just curious- is the mushroom compost safe/ of for the ph of the hydrangea
I love this video! I'm currently minimizing the work of my flowerbeds Thanks, Anne
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northlawn_flower_farm
Can’t wait to see the rest of this project. You’ve motivated me to get rid of some things that just aren’t working. Gotta go garden now!
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Can’t wait to see the rest of this project. You’ve motivated me to get rid of some things that just aren’t working. Gotta go garden now!
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JRP58
Nice job! It’s already looking better. The boxwoods will really give it the format structure it lacked before. I look forward to seeing it develop further.
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Nice job! It’s already looking better. The boxwoods will really give it the format structure it lacked before. I look forward to seeing it develop further.
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karunald
I saw the Bishop's weed/Goutweed and the hair stood up on my head. All mine has been gone for years now (tons) but apparently I'm still traumatized.
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I saw the Bishop's weed/Goutweed and the hair stood up on my head. All mine has been gone for years now (tons) but apparently I'm still traumatized.
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marymccormick7806
How far out from house/hydrangeas will you plant insta-hedge
Was thinking of redo after re-siding my house. House has colonial feel too
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How far out from house/hydrangeas will you plant insta-hedge
Was thinking of redo after re-siding my house. House has colonial feel too
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Bandaid17
Looks great and nice to follow your plans and thought process. You may have mentioned but what direction is the front of the house facing
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Looks great and nice to follow your plans and thought process. You may have mentioned but what direction is the front of the house facing
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northlawn_flower_farm
It looks amazing! How did you get the picture of the house with the hydrangeas Do you have a garden planning program you like
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It looks amazing! How did you get the picture of the house with the hydrangeas Do you have a garden planning program you like
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