Cutting My Way Into This GARDEN - I need this entrance cleared!

Join me as I tackle the overgrown garden driveway and transform it into a an entrance I can use, I am desperate to get cleared in order to commence with this massive garden clearance and renovation! From weeds to wonder, I'll show you every step of the process as I clear, prune, and rejuvenate this outdoor area. Get ready for a satisfying before-and-after transformation that will leave you feeling inspired to tackle your own garden projects!
I have found some old photos of how this garden used to look many, many decades ago. Can I rescue this garden to its former glory?
I have my work cut out for me!
As always, thank you very much for watching.
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[@user-pd5vl4lr5p]

This series is so enjoyable. It doesn't look like a tidy up, it looks like a labour of love. Thank you.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thanks. I suppose it is a labor of love, because I do love the place. Even though it's made me sweat and ache so much! 😂 I'm glad you're enjoying the series, I never even dreamed I would be making this many videos over so many days 😊

[@olgasukhova9054]

Мне все время хотелось убрать эту бутылку из желоба 11:00 😄 и сам водосток почистить, но я держалась 😅 Жду ваш сериал, спасибо старые за фотографии 👍

[@nancyf18]

Martin I can't wait to see what it will look like when you open up the woodbine. God bless you Martin, God bless your Family's.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Great, I’m waiting for the next episode of….We are reclaiming this garden. 👍🏻😀

[@joannloos17]

Any chance you’ll be kept on once the estate sells? You’ve done such a wonderful job

[@martinthegardenguy]

I'm not sure. It could be months until it sells, maybe even a year. Although in all likelihood, I'd struggle to fit this in with my paid work anyway. It's a pretty big place 😅

[@joannloos17]

@@martinthegardenguy good to hear your dance card is full. Tho I would expect you to get paid if you were kept on. Doing it for free right now out of the goodness of your heart ❤️ (MD gardening takes care of a number of estates paid)

[@martinthegardenguy]

I've a few I'm already responsible for. I must admit, they are my favorite type of jobs. Far less commuting 😂 I'm quite lucky, I work on some very wonderful country estates and small holdings (homesteads I think you guys call them 😁) one day, I shall have my very own 😊🤞 it's my dream anyhoo 😁

[@wendyJ777]

Can’t wait to see you open up the woodland. The owners of this property are lucky to have you transforming their garden. Well done.

[@martinthegardenguy]

I've made a start 😅 it's on tonight's video. I hope you enjoy it 🤞 Spoiler alert, I've opened up a can of worms 😅 it's going to take me ages to rescue the woodland.

[@Jwillow1990]

I was thinking when you zipped up that jacket you don't need it done up or even on if the weather is like a spring day. I love watching garden transformation videos because they are weirdly relaxing. Seeing something messy getting cut back and neatened up is so satisfying. 🙂

[@trishhoapili7587]

Looking forward to another installment of what’s behind these trees! You found the gates - so fun! 😊

[@denisecarrick5220]

Lots of people do this but not as well as you. My favorite garden watch.

[@martinthegardenguy]

That's very kind of you ☺️ 👍🙏

[@SandraNolfi]

Thanks for sharing your work with us! I’m excited to see each week’s progress.

[@AnthropoidOne]

Mail slot on the back door of the barn?🤣🇺🇸

[@Ann-vr1qr]

Totally enjoying this series! Can't wait to see the ivy ce off the trees! 💚

[@myraholmes8702]

Just keeps getting better. Thanks for sharing the old photos, Martin 😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you for enjoying them. There are some even older ones on tonight's video 😊👍 I hope you like those ones too, they are amazing.

[@paulshirley8633]

Brilliant job😊😊😊

[@tonitemperance9960]

Thank you, love the progress ❤

[@sydneyevans2637]

"One bite at a time".

[@машаиванова-щ7н]

Hi, Martin. Another day and another job.

[@josephinemonahan915]

Martin...that was great....you were too busy moving the stone planters to notice that letterbox?....what a bizarre place for a letterbox😊

[@Omaivo2904]

Yes I also did notice that letterbox...... Maybe for the gardener? 🤔

[@josephinemonahan915]

@@Omaivo2904 I think the door was convenient to becoming a part of the shed……actually I was referencing “Narnia, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe”😊

[@Omaivo2904]

@@josephinemonahan915 Ah, that I don't know.

[@josephinemonahan915]

@@Omaivo2904 sorry about that…I got carried away….I wrote that for Martin….forgetting that a lot of people read the comments😁…..in the story the wardrobe is an entrance to an enchanting world……my imagination ran away with me…..look in the letterbox and there might be a castle on the other side 🥰…….C.S.Lewis was the brilliant author of Narnia 🌹

[@beatrixrehberg5280]

Hi Martin, good morning from Germany!🙋‍♀️ In our Country we say " good things take time" It doesn't matter how long it takes to clean up this garden, the result is important! And it will be great, im sure!!😅 keep up the good work!!😊

[@BetsyCaldwell]

One bite at a time!!!

[@R-Texas]

Well, Martin progress is being made! The skip will be gone and your gardener’s entry is now usable. 👏 It will be rewarding for you to chip the clipped branches into mulch and start clearing the woodland. I look forward to the day when you get to work the flower beds! 😊 Have a good week!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, I've now realized I've got to scrape all the soil off the gardeners driveway as well now 😅 I'm adding it to my list. I don't want to get my van dirty 😂

[@R-Texas]

@@martinthegardenguy gotta keep your van clean for sure! A gardener with a dirty 🚐…nope! 😄

[@Wendy-Ma]

How lovely it will be for the lucky new owners, great job.

[@martinthegardenguy]

I wish I was the new owner 😅

[@Minkster555]

Can’t wait till the next show! Love the pics.💚🎃🍁

[@martinthegardenguy]

Fingers crossed, it'll be ready tonight 🤞😅 or Saturday if my energy levels can't hold up 😂 I'm glad you are enjoying them, it makes it all worthwhile. Thanks ☺️

[@jamiematthews7693]

Ivy, Ivy, Ivy 😂 Can't wait to see those photos

[@smedina146]

Hi Martin! So glad the skip will be outta there soon and you can move on to the next section! I selfishly want your videos longer, hey a 2-hour episode would be crazy pants! 😉Ok Ok, wishful thinkin I know. You packed in quite a punch though with this episode though, and you are handling it all beautifully, "One bite at a time." Slow and steady wins the race. I am REALLY lookin forward to the next one, since you will be shredding your pile and makin your way into the overgrown Woodland Walk, limbing up trees!! What a treat to see a few pictures of this beauty! I hope you will keep showing what you stumble upon. I bet it was lovely back in the day. What a neat second entry way for the gardeners. Will that be your entry from now on? Thanks so much for takin us along on your 370 y.o Garden Adventures! Blessings from the great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood, Washington (Just south of Seattle. 🤢Eww... dislike Seattle so much. It's gone wayyyyy downhill. Besides, Lakewood is prettier!) Have a great weekend, Martin. 💛🖤💛

[@liliamrabelolemos9949]

👏👏👏Excellent job ❤

[@timpanda3780]

It’s great to see space opening up as you clear overgrown areas Martin. Must be a rewarding feeling too as you watch the fruits of your hard work!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Indeed, it is very rewarding 😊 although I don't generally notice until I'm editing the videos later on in the day 😂 I have my head down and am normally in autopilot mode when working 😁 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@sparklynurse]

My husband and I are really enjoying this mega garden clean up series. Is anyone living on the property? Are there other renovations going on?

[@martinthegardenguy]

Nope, the house is empty now. The old owner passed away. The house will probably be sold at some point in the future. I hope it takes a while to sell, as I've got loads to do! 😅😂

[@sparklynurse]

@@martinthegardenguy And we want to watch you clean it up! If it does sell, maybe the new owner will want you to continue (and actually pay you!) I hope so because it would be interesting to see the evolution of the property.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Yippee! I love this series & its never ending path & garden. Wow - a gardener's entrance - the original owners must have been really well off. I'm sure there must be former servant's quarters too. I'm so happy you've found old photos of the garden - I can't wait to see all of them! BTW, I've named your little remote "Moe" (LOL).

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, I love the name Moe 😂 I was actually going to ask my viewer to find a name for it as I love it so much 😊😁 and you've already done it.

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@martinthegardenguy - I think he's just adorable! He makes me smile every time I see him.

[@Omaivo2904]

And again a satisfying episode of Martin's neverending gardenstory! The road wasn't as wide then and the flowers along the barn were lovely. But boy, quite a promotion, your very own entrance 🤩

[@RegBarlow]

Just to let you know, in service there are only two times when the hired staff use the front entrance; the first time you arrive and the last time you leave. Glad you know your place. 😅 Also glad you took care of the vegetation over hanging the verge. I hate it, as a pedestrian, having to step into the road because a householder is too lazy to take care of a privet hedge or whatever properly.

[@cheryleking6543]

I always enjoy your work. Its coming along nicely. You should be proud of what you have achieved so far. Stay Safe ❤️🙏👍🤗

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you 😊 🙏 that's very kind of you. I'll never tire of reading lovely comments 😊

[@BIJOU167]

Loved those planters, need some masonry paint and would come up beautiful

[@martinthegardenguy]

They would indeed, they were beautiful. Although far more heavy than they look! 😂 God knows what they are made out of. They looked like concrete to me, but far heavier.

[@avrilpeters5900]

Hi Martin im excited to see you working on the woodland.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Hopefully, it will be out tonight, or tomorrow 🤞 the weather here has been a little wet 😂

[@oermama]

Such an improvement, and wow those stone “planters” you found next to the gate, I’d love to see them close up. See you next time, ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

They were far heavier than they looked 😅 They certainly don't make them like that anymore. I'll try and get them in one of the upcoming videos. Maybe I'll try and get some plants in them and pop them on either side of the driveway 🤞

[@irenefitzpatrick6480]

Good work! ❤

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

Great job❤

[@maryjensen5112]

One bite at a time, Martin, do you think there are any daffodils left? How long do the bulbs last if they aren't maintained?

[@martinthegardenguy]

I do hope so, it won't be long before we find out. Normally, they last 3-4 years, but they do self propagate underground. So there is a good chance that some are still there 😊🤞

[@junejackson7958]

Great improvement

[@Nicholas77550]

This was a mammoth task for one person alone , but you have managed it admirably , you must feel immense achievement every time you leave here knowing the difference you have made each visit , well done you ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you 😊 🙏 It feels quite good making some improvements, but I'm quite a harsh critic of my own work! 😂

[@lilashelton535]

I wish the videos were longer🙂

[@martinthegardenguy]

The next one should be 😅 🤞

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

I would say you've already had a good nibble around the edges of that elephant! Please can you remove the glass bottle from the spouting on the road side of the black building. I imagined those 2 heavy planters full of yellow primroses, one either side of the closed gate, on the inside. Well done again.

[@juliecumming9243]

It’s coming along nicely Martin. ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

So far, so good 👍 😅 I've learned a little more about the place if you would like me to share?

[@yorkie75]

One bite at a time 😂

[@martinthegardenguy]

😁 that's right....although I'll probably have to do two bites at a time to get this bad boy finished off this side of Christmas 😅

[@heidinoreng5892]

Love it!! So fun with photos ❤

[@carolgadles7045]

Looking good, opening everything looks so amazing !!!!!!

[@HelenSerrano-xo1tl]

Martín! I just finished painting my wrought iron fence. It took 30+ hours over the last three weeks. It was overwhelming at first, but I did it in sections, just like you. Your task is much larger, but you are showing so much progress. I’m looking forward to you opening up the woodland. Great job. ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh wow, 30 hours total 😅 I feel your pain. I've had to paint similar iron fences myself. The particular intricate detail ones are the worst! 😂 well done, a very smart way to tackle such a job.

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

How to eat an elephant? One bite at a time! You’re doing a great job.

[@bitteroldman2714]

Thanks again!

[@OswestryGrey]

You really wanted to send the lawnmower through that huge puddle, I can tell.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha 😂 I did. It was awesome. I didn't include it in this video as I was saving the footage for my dedicated Mowrator video that I've been working on. It's like a radio controlled Landrover 😂

[@judyburt8054]

One bite at a time! Sounds yucky! Lol

[@Susanne-v7w]

Excellent work!! BRAVO!!

[@nadinecartwright1979]

Can you give us some context about the whole garden? How the different ares you've been working in relate to each other, and the overall size?

[@Sherry82-43]

That would be great…too bad there’s no drone footage from above.

[@martinthegardenguy]

I'm working on the drone 😅 or at least Santa is! 😂

[@hana518]

U did a great job 😍

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you! 😊

[@stecamu]

The woodland we are all dreaming of!! Good job, Martin 🎉

[@elinrkke5427]

Nice old pics. 🤩

[@LittleBearPaws]

Santa!!! 🎅 I love Santa Claus lol 😂. Great work Martin x.

[@susanmary4752]

making progress!

[@cherylzarns9931]

This vid was a teaser of what's to come!

[@martinthegardenguy]

It is indeed 😅 I'm looking forward to having some of these little bits finished off so I can move on to what I really want to do, which is explore this woodland and create a bit of a woodland walk experience 😅 and get the ivy in check 🤞

[@LisaAnnSpencer]

This is indeed an elephant! One bite at a time! Great job!!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@marie34K]

Ha ha our little friend the robot ...like how it got off the trailer and zoomed onto the grass . A skip full of rubbish plus an empty bottle of vodka ...what a day ! 😊

[@Pamela-m7x]

What a surprise seeing this today , lovely day for tidying a garden, you're definitely getting there Martin great job 👍

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, thank you 😅 it's certainly nice to have encouraging comments like this. I still feel that sometimes I've bitten off more than I can chew 😁

[@dianaaguilera1599]

❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@gday9258]

Long tough job

[@ldiane5462]

Hello Martin! One bite at a time and before you know it; voila you’re done! Well, maybe not quite like that; but I am sure you understand. 😅. I really like your remote controlled mowing buddy!!! I might have to ask my hubby to get one for me! 😊 I love to do yard work and he does not; so he is pretty good at getting me the tools I need. ❤😊. Anyway, take care and God bless you and your sweet family. Sincerely, Diane from Missouri. 😊😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, if you get one, Diane, don't do what I do and spend most of my time just driving it around instead of actually mowing grass! 😂 They are quite expensive, though, so don't be surprised if your husband runs off in shock 😂

[@ldiane5462]

@ , My hubby just got a new toy ( a drone); so I think I might be worth a remote controlled mowing buddy!!😂😂😂

[@AlfredPedneau]

Question ??? What do you want Father XMAS 👨 👨‍🍼 😏 😜 🤔 😋 to bring to you this Year ???

[@martinthegardenguy]

Well, I did want a new van (but I've got one now) and also a wood chipper (but I've also got one of them now too) 😂 maybe Christmas has come early for me. But maybe a drone that can film some awesome aerial footage. Other than that.....peace on earth 😊👍

[@steveningram865]

The most funny bit was that fiat panda 🐼 going over the pot holes 🕳️ I thought way up it’s going to drop down one in a minute 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, I can see why the other guy had a Landrover Defender 😂 it rattles my teeth even in the van, God knows what it feels like in a Panda.

[@Lilleskoer]

💗💚💗

[@emiliat.5881]

Thank you Martin. I am looking forward to the next episode. We have an Oaktree and this year so much acorns, I expect a severe winter coming up. Do you have a lot of acorns in the UK this year?

[@martinthegardenguy]

You know what, I've not even looked 😅 me and the kids normally go and collect some for planting. That's if we get them before the squirrels ☺️

[@emiliat.5881]

@ I live in a part of the Netherlands where we don’t have squirrels 😢 my green-waste container is filled to the brim.. thank you for your enjoyable videos.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Just make sure you don't forget to put it out to get emptied! 😅 I hate missing the garden bin day 😂 it feels like such a waste.

[@radharcanna]

Great work. Those barns look like they’re on their last legs. Does cutting up to a concrete wall not destroy your strimmer line?

[@martinthegardenguy]

Not as much as you think, I use a really good quality 3mm line. It doesn't break very often, even when I'm being a bit over zealous 😂 The barns definitely need a bit of work 😅 but I wouldn't be surprised if they get converted into a dwelling in the future.

[@AnitaBotbyl]

😊

[@nettie8376]

👏

[@katherinekeitholsen2502]

Chew, chew, chew. It is the thing to do 😂

[@painetdldy]

🍀🍀

[@LisaBoyle-l9h]

Love garden transformations but not interested in the programmable lawnmower.

[@carlysnow4294]

...one bite at a time...

[@marymichael8556]

How does one eat an elephant??? ONE. BITE AT A TIME???😂🎉❤

[@yvonnebrown2342]

The gutter cleaning rotting leafs

[@TheTlangdon]

✨🏆✨

[@Misty45-kx3bz]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@marionryan582]

🤩👍🌅

[@tammyrouse7422]