BAD Landscaping 🔥My Blood is Beginning to Boil! 🔥 What NOT to do!!!

[@chandracox6814]

I like the second one. It's natural looking and that's the point.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Agreed! Thank you for the comment.❤️

[@suzannahdarcy6903]

I love your passion

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Thank you! I love landscaping.

[@jlscielo]

I agree about the terracotta blocks as well. It’s a project to replace on the home I bought. 😅😩

[@bowerygirl]

Bobby! Thank you for the greatbreakdowns. ! I just moved in to a house and the yard is giving me the same feeling terra cotta blocks gives you. I am so overwhelmed by this eyesore (past 20 years rented cheap maintenance and neglect) I didn't even know where to start. It felt hopeless but after watching a few of these m starting to feel like there's hope. Really appreciate your time helping us folks with more time than $ 😃

[@BobbyKDesigns]

My pleasure. Thank you for The kind words.🔥

[@Tarafina10Tango]

Ha ha. I totally hate those red blocks too. The red bark dust kills me, too!

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

😂 I don’t have the heart to (right now) remove our DIY garden bed (we definitely used earth tones to play off our home colors/columns) since our “little” family of boys + hubby helped create it and along with our paver walkway when our new home construction was done. Great memories- but it took forever lmao 🤣

[@valkyriesardo278]

I developed a passion for landscaping and started reading and collecting books. I bought a house that did not have a front landscape, just a measly evergreen or two. By this time I had learned enough to know that I did not know enough to make good decisions about such a large and important investment. I knew enough to hire an expert. I went to one of the oldest, largest, and most reputable garden centers in my region and made an appointment. For just 50 dollars, a bonafide landscape architect came out and measured my front property, we discussed dreams, expectations and reality. A week later, I received a scale drawing design complete with a list of plants and materials and a break down of costs. That was the best 50 I have ever spent. We negotiated who would do what work. It kept my costs down to their rock bottom for accepting the contract. I hired them to cut away the sod. I graded the soil to a gentle slope away from the house. They planted the ornamental trees and installed the brick edging. I planted all the shrubbery and perennials. They came back and filled in all the landscape rock. It did look skimpy the first few years as expected, but its been gorgeous ever since. I encourage any homeowner to hire a designer at the least to prevent dreadful or expensive mistakes.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Valkyrie! Thank you for sharing! Very cool to hear and it sounds like you've definitely put in the time to learn some of the items you can do yourself as well as those you can hire out! I appreciate the comment and you watching!!! Take care and see you on the next video!

[@hibbelers16]

Representing our baseball team.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

St. Louis PROUD! ❤️

[@mukthatumkur3324]

OMG! I love this type of video! Please make more like this! Would love to see more common mistakes we need to avoid and simple ideas which provide a ton of impact, yet hardly anybody does. Like edging and mulch in beds! This makes my blood boil! Another common mistake is people do major jobs themselves to save money and they have no experience. Then they end up ripping things out in the future. So glad I found this channel!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

You got it!!! I have more of these reaction style coming up!!!

[@kristywhited8857]

I'm an impatient over-crowder, and I have too much green aka too little color variation. I'm still working on it and learning as I go. Thanks for your helpful reviews and information.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

You got this!

[@sydneyadie]

Literally just spent an hour or two scraping weeds out from between pavers 🤣🤣 then this video popped up

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Adrain Watson Crazy how that works, huh!? KZbin’s AI is no joke…

[@auberthere3737]

Very helpful thanks

[@BobbyKDesigns]

You're welcome!

[@vgmijpn8ball]

Great advice to not scrape out weeds between stones! I did that for just 10 sq ft and it sucked

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Russell N. Not the easiest thing to do. Much better ways to use your time. Thank you for the comment!

[@floridamanpresents3952]

These videos are so good i wish they were 45 minutes.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Way too kind Florida Man! Thank you Sir!

[@bebec618]

I happen to have that stupid crapper thing and I did actually use it to scrap out weed. I actually power washed and sealed the the pavement with polymer sand as well😂

[@fampirella]

I liked it! :)

[@nancywells5626]

If you are buying your own plants, it's really important to read the tag information. It will give you light and water requirements, height, width, spacing. It's really important to put plants that have water requirements nearly the same. I have been asked with my work if I would weed in between the spaces of the paver inlays on the driveway. I do not do this and stick to plant and flowerbed weeding only. Once in a while I do the cracks in the driveways or sidewalks, only because it looks so much better and maybe the homeowner is out of the area and not able to do it.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Tags are key! Always great information on them! Thank you Nancy for the comment!❤️

[@jessicap7830]

Teal? Check. Overcrowded plants? Check. Lowe’s retaining wall bricks? Check. Litterally was my latest backyard project 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BobbyKDesigns]

lol! Don’t feel bad. We all start somewhere. I’ve made all of these mistakes myself. 🙃

[@lauratruthseekingWarrior]

I have the blocks, but ours are the earth tan ones. No terra cotta, it looks so pink and doesn’t blend with house foundation at all.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Laura Truth Seeker. It's funny because as much as I harp on red blocks and mulch I'm sure there is a situation where it will fit. I just haven't found one yet. :). Thank you as always for watching and the comment!

[@KenYoungIII]

"stupid scrapey hand tool" 😂 4:05

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Small patio...ok... large one, get a power washer!!!🤣

[@skayabluuya2080]

Hi there, So what should Terra cotta bricks be used for? I was gifted some and so, guess what I used them for?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Ska ya Bluuya. If they were a gift I understand wanting to use them. They could be used an edging INSIDE an existing bed. Then hidden with landscaping. That way they are being used to separate elements and functional but not really seen. Just an idea.

[@christerrell3848]

Hi Bobby! I have the same retainer wall blocks except mine are all gray (thankfully). I ended up adding another row of them to an upper retaining wall and now I have the top row that are light gray and the originals (4 rows under the light gray) and an entire lower wall) that are all aged and weathered dark gray. Is there a way to clean the older ones to their former glory?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Power Washing can do wonders

[@christerrell3848]

@@BobbyKDesigns Thanks!

[@ster2626]

I need a designer,I have a big incline in my BY and I’m sure will need to deport material,but I just don’t know who to go to for a design or estimate I live in WA BTW

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Ster2. I'd love to help you! All information is on my website in the description below.

[@kaytparke8020]

Am new to your channel! and love it. I have a new home with zero landscaping. Which of your videos might address this issue, a blank slate. Do you accept pictures?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Kayt Parke. I'm so excited you found me! Most of the designs you see are from KZbin Subscribers who sign up for a design on my website. With my workload I can only get to those who go through the website. One service I do offer if someone is unsure about getting a design is a consultation. You can find all of these on the website under "Get Started". www.bobbykdesigns.com. Thank you so much for watching and the comment!!!!

[@Larch_Lane_Puppies]

So. New construction and I am deciding between a garden wall around 18 in high, (not really retaining anything just the bedding area)....or using boulders to define and raise the bed. In my head the wall is so much more difficult for the reasons you mentioned - it has to be perfectly flat it can fail if the water behind it isn't managed, and it feels like I'll have to redo it at some point. Are boulders a better choice in the long run?? Moving them in place may be a nightmare but is installation/maintenance generally simpler?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Haydee Skeet I say go with what you want and then decide if this is something that you can do or need to hire a pro to do.

[@Larch_Lane_Puppies]

@@BobbyKDesigns OMG a pro! Im not a fool🤣

[@tredozier1323]

Have you ever seen a concrete curb border outlined by another concrete curb border? Do you recommend this or not?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Tre Dozier It sounds interesting but I don’t think it’s anything I’ve ever seen before? I guess I’d have to see a picture to make that decision. Personally, I like a natural edge versus anything out there. I think it looks the best!

[@thethreepeople5826]

The best channel 🙌🙌🙌

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Thank you so much! Nothing like waking up with a hot cup of coffee and reading this comment to start your day! Thank you again!!! I’m so happy you’re finding value!🔥🔥🔥

[@cheryls.7144]

I love your vids!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Very helpful!! What color landscape rock would you suggest against a red brick home? We currently have tan/natural colored river rocks but my husband wants to change them out for all white. I love the idea but don’t want to make it look bad. Your suggestion?🤔

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Cheryl S. Thank you so much for watching! A red brick home can be tricky. I don't like the contrast of red with white. Very aggressive. I like to install rock in the mindset of it almost being a backdrop and what your eye really goes to is the landscaping/plants. So, if you install white rock it may really stick out and look off. I personally like to go with a dark brown mulch with red brick homes. It's soft and can let the plants really stand out. If you're dead set on rock I'd stay with something multi-colored or tan/brown. Thank you for the comment and I look forward to hearing from you in future videos!!!

[@cheryls.7144]

@@BobbyKDesigns Thank you!! I should clarify that we have brown mulch in the front of house and the landscape rock is in a courtyard area w/hedges up against the house. Would white rock be too aggressive there?

[@judyl.761]

Personally I like terra cotta blocks.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Judy L. A very timely comment! I rip them apart all the time and TODAY I was driving to church and saw a beautiful retaining wall made out of...you guessed it....TERRA COTTA Blocks! The reason it looked great IMO was because they had a bright red metal roof. It totally worked so long story short...be you! If you like terra cotta..you go girl! Thank you for the comment!!!

[@christiiwatkins1543]

Could you tell me more about the sealer part to the pavers after you put the sand down? How long do you wait to put sealer and what is the sealer called so I can go buy some. Thanks for the money (and back) saving tip!!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Hey there! YES. Wait 30 days so poly sand can harden, then use a water based sealer. I like techniseal. They have great products! You can pick the kind of sheen/finish you want. They have several options…

[@judyshallstrom415]

All that pink and blue looks like a Barbie nightmare. And while you're taking care of terracotta blocks, please get rid of that red mulch!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Judy S Hallstrom A M E N !!!! lol! Thank you for the comment!

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

Come on, Bobby, breathe in breath out. Everything will be fine. But, l do agree terracotta walls are about as bad as red mulch. Red mulch !That's my pet peeve!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Juan! Lol! I’ve dialed it back a bit. I’ve got some new ones coming out soon. See you then!🔥

[@yinchen6380]

Cannot agree more on the ugly terracotta red color. That is what I have on front lawn flower bed, under the tree, along the drive way. Plus stamped concrete patio in terracotta color in backyard. I am planning to get it upgraded and had a concept plan drawn already. Wonder if you can provide consultation on color scheme and material selection.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Hi Yin. Happy to help. You can go to www.bobbykdesigns.com and sign up for a zoom consultation. Under the “get started” tab.💪

[@ddomingo2016]

What is wrong with that retaining wall? It’s like every other house in my neighborhood uses it. What do you recommend instead that is reasonably priced and DIY’able?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Truth... there is nothing functionally wrong with the wall if it’s under 2’ feet but as the wall gets taller more weight goes behind it which increases the hydrostatic pressure. I would definitely jump up to a bigger block (6” 65 lb+) to support a bigger bed and stay away from terra cotta colors. Just so much more to choose from nowadays. Why go to a block that’s ugly? Just my opinion...if a person likes bright red, go for it. 🙃

[@ddomingo2016]

@@BobbyKDesigns ahh ok, gotcha. I actually thought Terra cotta was the style type, not the color. I'd definitely wouldn't want anything bright red or orange 😎 I'm still a noob learning, thanks for your response and putting out these videos!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@ddomingo2016 you’re welcome and it’s just my opinion. There is a style and place for everything and everyone. Just giving my 2 cents.🙃

[@justmythoughts1638]

Great Ideas and information but...... your ideas are for people with money.... A lot of us, especially in California are already pushed to the limit with finances and we want to make our homes beautiful as well except... on a Budget. So, what's the alternative for people who CANOT afford a landscape designer or outdoor architect and expensive materials... Do you have ANY suggestions for the DIYers?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Just my Thoughts. I hear you loud and clear and I have just the content coming for you! Lots of DIY and Budget Friendly Videos coming your way. Make sure you Sub. You'll love them!

[@mr.shreyashk.sawant9223]

Hi Sir, Awesome Channel! I am a Horticulture Student from India. I Want to learn and Create something in landscape design. But, I am not enrolled to any Official Course. (Already, Doing Horticulture degree) (No Availability of time and Learning Place) Also, I am Learning AutoCAD, what should Be my Next Steps.? And, How much Time it will take ?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

I was in the field installing for almost 15 years so that helped me tremendously in understanding this business, how to design, and understand what price ranges are for clientele. If you’re looking to design, I would continue with getting a design degree to understand the basics but there isn’t really a substitute for experience. I would learn how elements of what you are designing are constructed. Ex. If you’re creating landscapes with retaining walls, then understand how to install a retaining wall and the different types. I hope this helps.❤️

[@valkyriesardo278]

My pet peeve is a landscape that is overly contrived, too many different types of ground cover, brick and pavers and mulch and rock all adjacent to each other for no practical purpose with a menagerie of lawn ornaments. It always reminds me of a miniature golf course, too cute and too much gimmick. Keep the cute stuff in the back yard where the kiddies play.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Amen! Thank you for the comment!

[@cme9758]

Couldn't agree more about how horrible the fake terracotta brick walls look. TACKY!! They do not blend in with the natural

[@BobbyKDesigns]

In the words of Austin Powers...”It’s just not my bag baby!” -Terra cotta barf