Benches for the West Side & South Garden + Flower Bed Maintenance! 🪑🌿✂️

[@vlakslee]

I really appreciate how you give Paul and Bethany credit for their work. You speak about them as friends and not just employees.

[@klcpca]

Prayers to everyone affected by the wildfires especially the First Responders and Firefighters risking their lives for others. ❤❤❤ I LOVE the bench and stepping stones in the South Garden!!!!

[@mt2766]

The benches look fabulous! You’re right: the black benches blend in without detracting from the garden and are probably much more comfortable than a concrete or stone bench. So beautiful!

[@bettyjo5024]

I just wanted to tell you and you may never see this but I enjoy your video's so much. You and Aron are so blessed with your beautiful family. Your children , parents and family. Your garden is just amazing. I am 64 and am disabled and can't do the things I use to do. Gardening and yard work. I still ride my mower to mow and I hurt afterwards for a few days but I have to keep it up for my mental health. But on days I am down I go back and watch your video's and it just puts a happy feeling in my soul. Thank you both for these video's .

[@danradtke1663]

Yes benches in more garden spaces is necessary as ones mood changes from day to day and a different view and resting place is great for the soul. Great job on your continued successes. 👍🏞️🏜️

[@carolhettinger3696]

I'm hearing you. I'm 68 and thr old days of "yard work" are gone. This year I had to give up mowing the lawn, never thought that would happen ! I still water and feed my few plants. You're not alone with having to give up gardening. Laura and Aaron and family sure do add to out life's don't they! I feel as if I'm accomplished something after I watch her videos. Bless you and everyone who love gardens. As Joe Dirt says, " Life's a Garden, dig it" 😂😂

[@SisterShirley]

@bettyjo I think perhaps we were twins separated at birth I think and feel just as you do And yep, I'm 64 Take care of yourself

[@simple_southern_garden]

@@carolhettinger3696how sweet!

[@simple_southern_garden]

@@SisterShirleyfellow Betty here!

[@meinesichtderdinge2756]

Sending prayers for all the people who are living in wildfire areas.

[@MM-vb9ze]

Father, Please let it Rain!!!

[@rondacarranza9970]

I laughed when you said, “All I see are things that need to be done”. Isn’t that what every true gardner says? I get compliments on my yard by people walking by and it’s hard to accept a compliment without blurting out all the things I need to do! 😊

[@mollypitcher9380]

True! When passersby compliment my gardens I don’t believe them! 🌸

[@homesforokc]

lol, RIGHT before I heard her say that, I thought “I bet she never sits on those benches, she’d pop right up and go after something that needs doing!”

[@myrusticgardens]

The spot for the bench in the south garden is PERFECTION! And what a gift to just have those awesome flagstones available to grab from. 😊 I felt so satisfied for you to get through that entire bed… I imagine that felt so good for you! 🥰

[@Deedee1987dee]

The rest look ridiculous.

[@nancygoodman8273]

@@Deedee1987dee why so negative and I think she did a fantastic job dead heading.😮

[@juliebukingham6624]

@@Deedee1987dee please don’t be rude, this is a happy place.

[@debrajones7349]

My mama always said “ If you can’t say something nice, please don’t say anything at all.”

[@kimbar11]

The benches look great! I love how the one in the south garden is tucked in and has the flagstones!

[@drszilka1]

Praying Bethany’s home stays in the safe zone!! And that the fires get under control & praying for rain for that area!!!

[@Scrabble8393]

Amen❤

[@joyceukwigan4422]

I love having lots of spaces to sit in the garden but like you every time I sit down for a rest I see something that needs doing and … Im up again. 😉

[@katiedavis5861]

Oh yes I am the exact same. The longer I sit, the longer my to-do list grows.

[@shannonlee745]

Laura plops a bench and 3 rocks and suddenly creates the perfect fairy garden instantly! So beautiful and perfectly placed! What a peaceful resting spot. Praying for all of you in the fire and smoke areas too!

[@marebear09]

"Let's get after it ✂️🌱" might be good on a t-shirt 😉 .

[@beckynelson6963]

I ‘d buy one with a that logo, “let’s get after it “. It might just inspire me to get after it, around my home and garden. Truly, I am always inspired when I watch your videos.

[@susan225100]

Great idea! I'd love to have that t-shirt!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Clever! I would like that in a coffee mug.

[@MoniqueARuiz]

Sending prayers to anyone affected by those wildfires. So terrible. I hope everyone is staying safe!

[@jacquip644]

...and the innocent wildlife 😥

[@trudimorris8206]

Hi Laura n family!! Praying for everyone in OR..the fires are just horrendous! I live in Redding,CA..we're dealing with a huge fire that started in Chico by a psycho arsonist! The fire is now more than 350,000 acres! Praying for all the firefighters everywhere! 🙏🙏🙏

[@annehedlund7333]

God bless and protect you.

[@AZJH8374]

I feel bad for Bethany's HORSES!! Smoke can't be good!❤❤❤

[@belledobson2007]

Those benches are going to be life savers when you move into the elderly stage of your lives. Fabulous idea ❤

[@auntiemo103]

So glad you added the benches for spots to rest and enjoy the beauty of that garden! I also keep imagining that area could be used to host a pre Prom “Walk In” (if your kiddos’ school does those!), where parents gather to enjoy a “parade” of their students and dates all decked out before the prom, to “ooh and ahh” over how wonderful they look, and get pre event photos. I can picture your family seated on the benches and your kiddos’ friends’ families gathered along the driveway and in the bench nooks, with cameras ready! I remember years ago, when I planted a crab apple tree in the front yard, I specifically chose a spot that would be “great for prom photos some day” and that day came FASTER than I would have ever thought! 😅

[@donnawardlaw37]

Hello from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We too are experiencing extreme smoky conditions due to over 160 forest fires in our Province. One is exceptionally devastating as our dear Jasper National Park along with the town of Jasper is experiencing a fire which has destroyed 30 percent of the town. Jasper is a globally known tourist attraction. I hope that you get some rain to alleviate the pressures of the smoke and to help firefighters in your area. And the benches look wonderful Laura. Stay safe!

[@railiedouglas3018]

Love the benches! The gardener should always be able to enjoy the fruits of her labour.

[@javierruiz118]

I totally agree! 😍

[@sallypetrea4559]

Now if only the Hard Working Gardeners would Sit A Spell! It just doesn’t seem that You EVER rest, Laura ❣️

[@pennywilson9341]

Prayers for Bethany and her family ( including sweet little Cheddar).

[@kimberlypantel2045]

Did Cheddar move to Bethany's?

[@Desolate-Utopia]

Oh my gosh Laura, what a beautiful spot for that bench in the garden, good eyes. It tucked in just perfectly.

[@sonyasanders5170]

Laura, please put some lamp post by each seat. It would be beautiful at the late evening.

[@kathyturner3484]

Laura for president "Making things fresh again " thank you for the calm among the storm.

[@sandymckee8286]

I was thinking it would be so pretty with flower pots on either side of the new benches

[@marebear09]

Agree!

[@deaton5389]

and hostas

[@jackiegammon3029]

Maybe some drift roses, as well 💗

[@chelseacameron399]

Love the way you tucked the bench into the bed! Adding the flagstones? Chef's kiss!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Cute!🌸

[@MelSchmidt7]

Every time you filled up that container and dumped it in the gator, I felt myself breathe a little bit. It looks so wonderful when it's just cleaned up! I'm so impressed with how much you get done in that heat. Honestly, I turn into a mush in no time, and I'm pretty worthless in those higher temps. Thanks for your videos! Your are so motivating, and sometimes when I head out to do something I really don't feel like doing, I can hear you say, "Let's get 'er done."

[@tinam9844]

I can see you putting containers on each side of the benches full of flowers, lol. Just beautiful!

[@maiamitt]

We, too, are in very smokey skies here in Selah ( near Yakima). But our temperatures are a bit cooler. I’m bed-bound with terminal lung cancer and I love birding as well as gardening. Since gardening is out of the question now, my wonderful son has put see-through bird feeders on the windows and I enjoy my view of the birds and the front garden as well as a beautiful hanging basket of petunias and fillers. You have such lovely grounds and you work so hard!

[@jesusislord2457]

✌️💖🙏🕊️

[@absurdistsloth]

i have those see-through bird feeders on my window too! they’re so fun and seeing the birds up close definitely helps me get through times when i’m bed-bound from chronic pain. sending you lots of light and love!

[@phyllisbechtel7141]

Prayers for you in your struggles… may the lord place his comforting hands on you in your time of need. ❤🙏

[@gretchenburton7184]

Prayers for your comfort. Glad you have your son who takes care of you. Bless you.

[@zormier2002]

God Bless you. I will pray for you. ❤

[@cagjohnso]

The benches are a hidden treasure.

[@LavenderDaisies]

Always in awe at what you get accomplished in a day. WOW! My daughter walked by when you were putting the bench in the south Garden and was like,”WOW, that’s GORGEOUS mom.” I am in awe how you just throw those stones around. I told my daughter how I just loved watching you throw benches and stones around. Move the dirt out of the way, get them settled in. “See? No man needed!” I said. LOL. Of course we need our men. But wow girl-you just kill it!

[@LorettaT-123]

Oh Laura I am just so in awe of all the work you all have put into your gardens and how beautifully they've turned out. Sometime could we have a few moments to enjoy the big gorgeous fountain in front of your house, with water running? What I wouldn't give to have one like that near my favorite sitting spot in my yard. Thoughts and prayers for all affected by the wildfires. Wishing you and your lovely family a fun happy week! 💜🌺🌼🦋🌳🐈🐈‍⬛

[@gardensatisfied_2002]

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[@mollypitcher9380]

I have a pathetic question but wasn’t there a sweet hollyhock growing near that fountain?

[@LorettaT-123]

​​@@mollypitcher9380 Taken me three days to remember but yes I think you are right about that. I do remember a big beautiful hollyhock near the fountain too. Now you have me curious if it's still there. I replayed it and I can't see any evidence of it in that space. Maybe Laura moved it to one of the other gardens. I think I saw hollyhocks planted somewhere else but can't remember which garden I saw them in. So many beautiful spaces!! 😊

[@stephaniewilliams9469]

Oooooh! You could even put planters on either side of the four benches if you ever want to! Your whole garden is such a showpiece! It’s a joy to watch you living your best life!

[@zaria5785]

Was thinking the same thing but she has cone shaped boxwoods in the corners so planters in concrete might be overpowering. Perhaps a thick half circle border of salvias and stokes asters in front of the cone shaped boxwoods? Not sure if it receives same amount of light as the opposite side of that border since maples are providing some shade over the benches.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

The benches look so good and I really like the one in the south garden with those flagstones! What an inviting spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty

[@gwenscoggins1]

The benches look lovely Laura! Whew ! I got exhausted watching you ! I cheered for you when you got to the other end I was yelling at the TV " You did it !!" The bench you placed in the South garden was the perfect spot !👏👏👏

[@debbiechappell6917]

Laura the placement of bench in south garden looks like it was always there👌 and flagstone is perfect touch! It will draw the eye across to the walkway you'll eventually get to! U were brainstorming pretty good sitting on that bench😄 Keep up the good work!

[@suzanas1379]

Hi Laura, I just love watching you working around your garden... I must admit I haven't watched your chanel for several years now and there's such a huge change, I love it what you've acomplished during corona time and untill now....❤ just wonderful

[@lennymac5915]

I seriously want your property, but more than that I want your energy!

[@mollypitcher9380]

THANKS for a “common man’s video…very enjoyable! 🌸🌸🌸

[@laurakay777]

When you added the bench and stones in the South Garden, it looked like you were creating a giant fairy garden.

[@romaniwijesiri7977]

Perfection Laura❤ it looks like that bench has been there forever. The hazy morning looks on the south garden -just sublime

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Appreciate being able to pick up those stepping stones on your own. I am 64 and losing a lot of strength in the last couple years.

[@michelleschmadeka66]

Thanks for saying that. I’m 66 and get really frustrated that I have to have help to lift things I could do alone just a few years ago. I guess age comes to us all❤

[@zaria5785]

Embrace having people around you that are willing to help. It gives me so much joy to pick something off a shelf for someone or hold doors open or water their gardens because they have a disability or generalized fatigue.

[@katrinalau4137]

Yes for the benches on the west side! I have been advocating for them since the creation of the space. Glad to see them there! 🥳

[@LindaBaker-l1b]

You're so right, Laura, it IS so pretty! Everything you and Aaron have done always looks so natural and as if it always has been there. There just isn't a word beautiful enough to describe how perfectly gorgeous and brimming over with love your property is! I remember when you first planted the long row of arborvitae, and just look at them now!! Thank you so very much for sharing your family and your lives with us, Laura! Your channel remains #1!!

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Cleaning up in the garden is so refreshing! And LOVE the benches!

[@sharonhryndza4839]

OMG those NORTH POLE 'S are so gorgeous!!!! I just love seeing them up close in your videos.

[@monettemichaels8420]

Loved seeing your Stokes Asters. I can't wait for mine to get to that stage. Maybe next year. Hope they get the fires under control so your air quality improves. Sending good wishes to Bethany and hope she doesn't have to evacuate.

[@pennyyoung8820]

I really like what you did. It is good to have benches,statutes, and fountains. It is like jewelry for your gardens. Accent pieces help to highlight the flowers and shrubs. 👍❤

[@wandabrown508]

Congratulations Laura on getting SO MUCH done. Always an inspiration.

[@dianebateman6808]

Stunning choices to place the benches. Love how the bench in the south garden looks so cozy.

[@ginnysummers7018]

Praying for all affected by the fires. Praying Bethany and her property are safe.

[@jasminthomas3528]

So glad you have put the benches in, I always felt that seating was needed. Now, you can sit and enjoy your hard work and get inspired or read.

[@tonigardella4165]

Love the benches. So was Aaron right when he was saying that you needed more seating in the garden , lol . Love them ❤️

[@dianequist835]

In large gardens, I love different types of seating oases. Chairs in spots, even little tables and chairs. It makes it all comforting.

[@DonnaDanner-wk2ru]

The bench placement in the south garden is beautiful! The view from it is glorious!

[@manueldiaz6977]

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[@jillguevara5868]

I feel like you need to pull the benches about a foot forward. On video they look like they are shoved back into the hedge. I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching you clean up your perennials. It give me permission to get gun ho on mine. I have always been too gentle. Now I can clean up and let them flush out another batch of blooms! Thanks for showing me how its done!

[@kathyhitt8319]

I’m from southern cal and a veteran of many fires since I was a kid. As soon as you started walking with the camera I knew that orange-y light that means fires. It’s the worst. Sorry you guys are dealing with that. Sending prayers for all the people in the fire zone.

[@debbielencioni4257]

That bench is so perfect in the South garden. Love the walkway too with the stones. I have learned so much from watching your channel Laura. I have been inspired and have created my own small garden space behind my house. 🥰 I hope Bethany's home remains safe & sound.

[@jltest5230]

Love the bench locations. I think it was spot-on. What a peaceful place. Stay safe with those fires.

[@zormier2002]

Love the bench placements! Gorgeous. I love the stones. Great job. 👏🏻

[@Kay_1think4u]

Happy the family isn't in harms way. Stay inside as much as possible. Benches are ❣️

[@conniethingstad1070]

Finally! I was calling for benches there for a few years! Now you can sit and enjoy that area that has really filled in.

[@JermaineGertse]

Everything is perfect. That area close to the Neighbours' Linden trees is now my favourite area of the south a Garden.

[@andreaa8057]

You’re right that bench with the flagstone looks beautifully perfect!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great benches and beautiful flower beds. How much it has grown and filled in. Beautiful. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@DavidRamirez-yx7cz]

The bench with the three step stones looked amazing in that little pocket you found for it!

[@amberpoynter3303]

So glad you love the benches in that area, that space is still a contrast from the fullness of the other side. And the benches are so good to invite a place to enjoy the views!

[@frasersgirl4383]

Boy that smoke is crazy! Hoping for sure that ALL of you stay safe!!

[@amyvanengelen3142]

Oh the benches add wonderful symmetry and the south one is awesome with the stone!!😊

[@paulawilcox1807]

I love the benches. I had suggested this, though I rarely post, in a past video where you weren’t sure what you were going to do. I can picture sitting there enjoying the view. Such a simple and clean solution.

[@myhallyulife]

The bench in the south garden is perfect ❤❤

[@christineplescott3365]

Love the 4 benches along there and the one in the south garden! They all look so nice.

[@terrymaki7086]

Stay safe everyone... the Garden and Benches are beautiful as always. 🎉

[@dianecrafford8504]

Love the new benches, gives some place for the eye to rest, without being too much. Also invites one to rest, love, love, it

[@sandykoenig1666]

Laura, I bet Benjamin would have loved putting the bench together.

[@jillbonham4657]

The benches were made for those spots. It’s so impressive how your gardens have evolved in such a short time. Kudos to you guys and your team of helpers. Everything looks great!!

[@Deedee1987dee]

They look into a wall? Even if its a green hedge wall. Looks like a public park.

[@monicagallagher6355]

@@Deedee1987deedidn’t you notice the 30,000 plants and flowers in front of the green arborvitae wall?? 🙄

[@debbiewills8956]

Looks beautiful.. and Laura, just carry those rocks like they are nothing...💪🏻💪🏻

[@francinebarr1204]

💖 Love That Stokes Asters 💖 Thanks For Showing Me That Beautiful Plant, Have A Wonderful Day 💖

[@MichelleLending]

Good afternoon!! Im glad you are all safe from wildfires!! I pray 🙏 for all those affected too!! The flowers 💐 and new benches look great too!!❤😊

[@amygoymerac579]

Laura, I have an off-topic question for you. I have always appreciated your no-nonsense approach to issues you encounter and admired your ability to still be compassionate in tricky situations. SO, I’m just so curious, did you do any form of sleep training for your little ones? How did you get through the fog of the early years? What did your mom do? My second baby just turned one, and I would bet my whole garden that I’m not the only mom watching this channel that hasn’t asked herself at least once, “What would Laura do???” 😂 All that aside, thanks for all you do and I have learned so much from GA!! Take care :)

[@lindagage7315]

I have to do more of the cutting back too,it's never ending! Well done

[@gillbrown3523]

Having the benches there looks very French. I love it. ❤

[@susan225100]

I have always loved your west-side garden. Such a nice composition of plants, and now a lovely spot to sit and enjoy!

[@TracyCotterman]

Laura, thanks so much for helping us know what to do to maintain our gardens. You have no idea how helpful it is. Bench placement ? Chef's kiss. ❤ Your eye for detail is so inspiring. A quick question: I have heard you say you like the areas where you placed the benches so the eye can rest. Have you thought about continuing the brick into those spaces?

[@annlisk9994]

Ever so lovely! The group effort of all the work that everybody does really shines through!

[@kellymeyer6273]

So sorry about having to worry about the fires. Hopefully your workers homes are safe. Fires are terrifying. And the benches are very nice. What a wonderful way to take a break and enjoy the beauty of all of your hard work.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Praying that the rain we’re having on the west side gets to you and dampens those fires! 🙏🏼

[@lindaga820]

My gosh Laura your property is just full of awsome beauty. Perfect spot for that bench and the stones in front 👌 👌 ! Ofcourse I always enjoy clean ups, what a difference it makes. Hope they get the fires undercontrol so glad y'all are safe !

[@shyris466]

That bench placement in the South Garden loop is perfect. And the moment you started commenting on what you needed next, I knew where you were going with your vision and couldn't agree more! It's a shame you don't have another Prairie Rose Crabapple on hand you could place there. And I agree so much with your feelings on having places to sit and enjoy your garden. I added a small bistro set to my vegetable garden this year, and it's completely changed how the space feels.

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🪻Perfect spot for that bench! Those 4 benches blend well with the landscape! The West Garden looks so refreshed after the clean-up! 😃🪑🌻🌿💚

[@sheiladiaz2359]

Love all the benches and can’t wait for the little tree that you’re going to pick out to go on the other side of the little bench that’s out in the south garden I believe

[@elizabethmarie7828]

With the wildfire haze, the garden has a bit of a fuzzy warm tone which reminds me strongly of gardening book photos from the 90s. I love that view from the 4th bench you showed where you see the arbs and pink roses. 🌲🌹🖼📷

[@HoustonKeith72]

I LOVE stokes aster. I can't wait to try it next spring.

[@thomasphillips6612]

Wow! You have so much energy! Awesome!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@michelled4042]

Love that video starts off with the adorable fur babies.❤❤❤

[@sreykimsear]

Absolutely serene looking at your garden

[@mommyofmch]

Wow, those arbs on the west side have grown beautifully.

[@olive-grey-green]

Asters are so easy to divide! My neighbor shared one small clump with me last year, which I divided further into four small ones. This year all four asters are almost 2ft tall!

[@cherylt6888]

Beautiful! Always looks refreshed after a bit of cleaning and pruning ❤

[@debidiaz1362]

Evening everyone..glad u were inspired to put those Benches😅 i remember no seating .so much Beauty in your garden Not to stop fot a min to Njoy😂😂😂😂 Stay safe

[@dianestiles3334]

I love watching your cleanup days. It inspires me. I've always been afraid of cutting things back. But I've gotten brave watching you. Things look so much better. Keep doing what you do and teaching and inspiring us.

[@carolkinyon6308]

Always a happy time to watch your videos. And I learn a lot from you. I have a small garden and I try to fill it up with beautiful flowers. We also planted pumpkins, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The cantaloupe are the sweetest, the watermelons are still small and the pumpkins are everywhere. Prayers for all in wildfire areas. There is a huge wildfire near me...30 minutes' drive to my north. The Park fire, close to 400,000 acres burned. To let you know that my son is a reginal manager for 11 air attack bases and one of them is Ontario. He travels to all 11 to make sure they are running well.