DIY Hot Bed~Get Excited for Spring!~Spring Outdoor Clean Up~Sunday Lawn Care~Early Spring Gardening

[@kimaoyama9594]

Those kitties have the BEST life ever. Rolling around in the mulch, chasing mom around the acreage, sitting in custom cushioned window benches. Living the dream.

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

If I was a cat, I would definitely want to live at Mary’s house. lol. 🏡 🐱 ❤

[@Hope-yl7rg]

Same here LOL @@youdontspeakforme4339

[@darlaslate3415]

I have a Tuxedo cat and she is so skittish. She wouldn't even come close if I picked up a rake! Have had her as a rescue for 12 years! But, she does love her momma..

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Everybody needs a John in the family. he just whips up a cold frame like it’s nothing and then you turn around and make it beautiful. You are a great team.

[@user-hy2so9px7t]

The more I watch your videos, the more I see how beautiful your heart is. You don't have to be perfect. But please remember there is only one like you in the world. And you are precious in His sight.🌱

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Videos like these are NEVER too long. Gardening is my addiction. And home improvement

[@vaundamacpherson5727]

Those Hellebores are gorgeous! Your enthusiasm is contagious, Mary. The Lord has given you good health to enjoy these activities. Praise His Name!

[@patriciakumar115]

What a lovely day you had! Mary, you inspire and motivate me with each one of your incredible videos! I said it before and I'll say it again: You, dear Mary, are the hardest working person I've ever seen on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your inspirational videos with us.

[@cathyclear9097]

I live in Ohio also, in the area that was hit by tornadoes last week. I am thanking God for keeping me safe and praying for those who lost homes and barns. In a blink of an eye our lives can change. It is refreshing to see someone like yourself who loves and appreciates her home and property I have a well on my property that I don't drink from for reasons you shared. I also won't drink city water because of all the fluoride and other harmful additives. Thank you for sharing such beautiful things with us.❤

[@susishearer9531]

So glad you are safe from the tornadoes that hit last week. I live in Indiana, just South of Winchester, where the tornado did major damage to that community. So heartbreaking to see all the devastation. Thank goodness Spring has arrived and we can have hope and the promise of new life.

[@peggy-h2w]

I live in Ohio and yesterday our ladies luncheon was at the farmstead.we looked at some antique shops..It's windy!

[@pamelagay3303]

Yes and I only live 30 minutes rom Mary.

[@ruthmartin4270]

i look forward each week to see what you are up to. You do enjoy life and are able to do many things. Thank you for sharing.

[@leemorris8723]

I can also 'smell' the green in my yard. Thank you for the joy you give to the world.

[@darlaslate3415]

And the wild onions!!

[@lindaga820]

Mary you whole yard is really beautiful. All the work you and John put into it really shows !! Lavender likes dry spots and doesn't like fertilizer. Laura from Garden Answers cuts hers way back each spring so that it doesn't get too woody. I really like spring clean ups and those pics from last summer are so beautiful !! Don't ever apologize for thinking you look a little ( I thought you looked fine) dirty. You should see me when I'm working outside !! Your videos are always a joy to watch. THANK YOU

[@karentucker1304]

I LOVED the longer video!! You always have such great content. I enjoy your channel. You are always a great inspiration. God Bless you my friend. ❤

[@bobbipetty7411]

Wish I had your enthusiasm for gardening. Every year it becomes more of a chore for me. I'm almost 70 although I always enjoy the finished project.

[@jennygouws413]

Choose someone small each week. Your project for the week. Do just that, only that. Move on. This is so helpful to me. Garden-Answer - Todays project. Nothing more. Dont let ur joy die.❤

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Pond cleanup is totally worth it even if it’s the most horrible job. Your entire property is night and day winter to summer. You have such a beautiful landscape. Love the hostas everywhere.

[@lorrem2539]

oh Mary, you can tell people jump on as soon as you post. As I sit here watching, your thumbs up and views just keep going up up up!!

[@NY_Patriot_Lady]

Hi Mary & John👋🌿🐛🦋...beautiful morning here in Queens, NY. Here, the weather is cool and bright. I just had my cup of coffee outside, listening to the juncos, blue jays, cardinals, wood peckers, sterlings and even Quaker parrots! Catching rays of vitamin D, feeding the birds and watering the garden. I just want to thank you, and your family for being wonderful virtual neighbors. God bless you all! Enjoy your day! 😊 Adirondack chairs painted lavender, would look nice in that area you worked on today. Years ago I had a pond my daughter and I built. Barley straw is wonderful to cut down excessive algae.

[@lindaga820]

I absolutely love watching and hearing all the birds chirping !!

[@cindycoven1]

Do you put barley straw in the bottom of the pond?

[@NY_Patriot_Lady]

@@cindycoven1 I bought from amazon sold in rolled form. It floats around the pond.

[@NY_Patriot_Lady]

Summit Clear-Water Barley Straw Pond Treatment, 2-Pack, Treats upto 2000 Gallons, sold on Amazon...it just floats around the pond

[@isabellopezblanco7409]

Hola Mary,me encantan estos vídeos de tu jardín y del estanque 😍😍que ganas de ver todo con flores 🌺🌺un saludo desde España 🤗🤗❤️

[@jesusislord2457]

What a beautiful world you have around your home!!! I praise God winter is over and warmer days are coming!!!! Thank you for sharing! ✌️💖🙏🙌🇺🇲

[@patriciaskitch2341]

Mary, happy first day of Spring! Your boxwoods are looking great in front of your she-shed and the daffodils are such a pop of colour in your garden already. You are fortunate to dispose your raked leaves in the forest behind your house, this way the nutrients go back into the soil. Living in the city we have to bag them for pick up. Perfect choice of music and editing is top notch! Love watching you and John work together, such teamwork. By far the best channel on KZbin!!

[@joan01sessions]

Could feel your excitement of being outside.

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Awww your furbabys are so spoiled ❤love

[@pam7825]

I so enjoyed this spring clean up! So inspirational! We killed our grass by spraying weed killer too!! Ugh! I could watch your videos for hours!! Love your outdoor content!!

[@JHutch18062]

Mary why don’t you try wearing dish washing gloves that go up over your wrists while cleaning the muck out of your little pond? I bet the little frogs are so cute!

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

I live on an island near Canada, Drummond Island to be exact. ⛵As I was getting excited to get out and do some spring cleaning, after our snow melted last week, we got hit hard with more snow yesterday! UGh, so this video helped as I wait patiently for the snow to melt once again... Thanks for bringing me some Spring today! I may go and create another KZbin video as I have my own channel there, all music...God Bless my talented one!

[@mariawilliams1314]

Ok Mary, now I am tired from watching you work so hard. I remember watching previous videos in the summer of your property and it is so beautiful. I liked the fact that you showed photos from last summer of how everything looked. Get some rest and looking forward to seeing your place come to life again this spring. 😊❤😊🐇🐇🌸🌼🦋🐝

[@tinawynn9417]

I had to chuckle at your blue water....we all have bloopers in our lives one way or another.

[@cheryldolan5555]

Mary, my dad built a hot bed just like the one John and you built. Yes we called it a hot bed too.I was raised in a small Mennonite community and every time I watch one of your videos I’m taken back to those wonderful days. P.S. I was the only Catholic girl in town but 70 years later I still visit all my Mennonite friends.❤️

[@ozarkview928]

The reason it’s called a hotbed is because that’s literally what it was , they would put green horse manure in first then soil on top , as it composted it heated the soil for seed starting, I still remember my grandparents hotbeds . From a Mennonite grandmother

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@ozarkview928Yes, I think Mary’s is a cold frame, not a hotbed.

[@SissyPeak-kq6vi]

Everything has bloomed out beautifully here in Savannah,Ga.The azaleas are breathtaking.I am like you,can't wait for springtime!!

[@kathypeterson526]

I just adopted two 8 month old kittens. They are brothers. I love to see your cats follow you around Mary! I can't wait to dig in the dirt. Cold in Il today, but spring is coming. Thanks for sharing your bloopers too.💝

[@helenabergsten461]

So fun that you shared your neon blue pond😂 Thanks❤

[@sylviajones4907]

I love yard work. I remember my grandmother & her marvelous flowerbeds. Everybody will mention her flowers when her name comes up. My mom had a huge verbena bed. She would dig & dig & it would grow & grow. Good memories.

[@catheymarker8676]

Everything looks beautiful. The hot/cold bed really turned out great! You had me laughing out loud when I saw the blue waterfall and pond water!!! I'm still chuckling as I write this comment!!!

[@terrycourtney8011]

Loved your spring video, and had to chuckle when you showed the blooper of the blue pond! Your hellebores are beautiful, all your gardens are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your inspirational spring cleanup. I'm exhausted just watching you!! Lol!😅

[@marilynmourdock3688]

I got a case of spring fever really bad this morning when I found a black morel mushroom. This is at least 2 weeks before I usually find them find them

[@dawnschultz3569]

The sounds - so peaceful! Such a beautiful yard. Thanks for the tips and the bloopers. Going to save my geraniums this fall- didn’t know I could do that.

[@maryellenkrause7126]

Love watching the cats while you work. They are so loving. Makes me miss our old guy. We had him 16 years!!

[@grettalafata3347]

Another great video Mary! Landscaping is such hard work and I am always blown away how much you do outside your home. WOW! I have a landscaper that I pay to do yard work and it certainly costs a pretty penny. I wish I could be more outdoors-y like you and do more of it on my own. I know John participates and we can all use a John in our lives. You are a lucky girl! God Bless! :)

[@shellyannray3601]

Mary, this video is very inspiring!! I wish I could work as long and as hard as you do in one day. You amaze me! God Bless You!!!

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Kitty sitting on my lap as I watch this video. We're both really enjoying the sounds of the birds.

[@Naturallyjj0806]

Mary, if you drag a large plastic garbage can around with you as you are raking leaves you can put them in there and then put a weed eater inside and grind up the leaves into a powder almost. Much like a spice grinder works. Then you can sprinkle them back into the garden and put all those nutrients back into the earth.

[@jeanmcbride5629]

Love your ponds with the waterfalls over the rocks. And all the rock steps & terraces are so beautiful.

[@maryp536]

Mary, you are an inspiration! I live in Georgia so we’re a few weeks ahead of you. I followed your advice to winter over my geraniums and they are beginning to bloom. Thank you so much. Happy Spring

[@skylilly1]

I was cleaning screens and windows when I heard the Feebee . Those were the few days where it was near 70 I felt that excitement too. 😀👍 I can’t wait to see your tulips. 🌷

[@PamArganbright-rv1yf]

Your kitties are also ready for spring!!!!!! As another Ohioian I am anxiously awaiting for spring too! The snippets of warm days have been glorious! You are a hard worker Mary...my age has slowed me down...your landscaping is beautiful!!!

[@deanadailey7197]

That really turned the pond into a blue lagoon! 😅 But it was actually rather bright and pretty. It wouldn’t be life if a little blooper didn’t happen now and again. Happy Spring! 🌷

[@lorenemiller6725]

I live in open farm lands, flat as a pancake, 2 hours from you. I could be really jealous of your gorgeous setting, hearing all the birds right around your house with the wooded area! Your landscape and gardens are beautiful! I love gardening and birds, so this was fun to watch! I want a hot bed too!

[@libbywheat213]

I am also anxious for spring. Two years ago, I over-wintered geraniums using the same technic. My plants were the large bloomers, expensive, and I love saving any growing plants if I can. It was successful. But they reverted to small bloomers, much like seed geraniums. Please update us on your geraniums. Thank you for the video.

[@maureenp7082]

You got me excited for Spring, however, we got two feet of snow six days ago. It's melting, but I can't clean up yet! You're so inspiring. Thank you, Mary.

[@birdrockcabins]

Your gardens and landscaping are gorgeous.John's stonework is so beautiful. Tell him you want that beautiful stonework where the ties line the driveway at the garage. Maybe a low stone wall with flowers behind it. Just a suggestion, Everything is awesome. You work too hard.

[@mbeaudry5325]

Beautiful video! The sweet smelling plant that looks like it’s half dead is a lavender plant. If you take your electric Hedger and just round it down to a nice little clump, it should come back beautifully this spring. They love a good haircut and don’t do well when they start to get woody in the middle, hope this helps and thank you for sharing your gorgeous yard!

[@fransak2723]

With your large pump could you run the water a bit higher up from the pond, then stack some rocks and have the water flow over the rocks back into the pond.

[@jennifercole5788]

Love love love your spring fever and your bloopers! Keeps ya humble. 😊

[@kayburris8464]

Yes I'm so ready for spring. I was so afraid you was going to find a snake, so glad you didn't. Your yard and flowers are so beautiful. Love the hot house, what a great idea. Thank you for sharing with us. It's never to long for me.

[@juanitagreen6909]

I wish I had half the energy you have, Mary! I imagine you sleep well every night (from pure exhaustion)! I anxiously await your new videos every single week. It doesn’t matter what the video is about, I love every one and have watched some numerous times. I’m your #1 fan ❤❤

[@vickinoeske1154]

I live an hour north of Atlanta and have been gardening 35 years. I have never had luck with lavender. I know they don't like to be wet which is never a problem in Georgia.😊 I keep trying, though. Your property is just beautiful. ❤

[@anjabrunner5100]

Was für ein herzliches Grundstück!Das arbeiten macht doch wirklich Freude...herzlichen Dank fürs wunderbare Video ,wiedermal...Mary❤

[@restorebeautyfinds4180]

I love the fact that you show your mistakes, it make us learn from them. Thanks

[@raevonday4197]

A few weeks ago, when we had some dry days, here in Portland, Oregon, my daughters and myself started trimming trees that had got way out of control. A big Poplar in the back yard, and the rest our pretty much the nei ghbors trees that hang over into our yard, that either neighbors do not maintain, ugh. Every year I trim my Maples, and my plum tree, and keep them in check. Our Daffodils are so tall, and lush this year, and I also have Hellabores, and for the 20+ years, still spreading and beautiful. I long for Spring, even the hard work. Always look forward to Wednesday and your video. Love everything you do.

[@annettemurielle]

It's snowing here and will be for the next few days. Typical spring weather, unfortunately not planting weather yet. The first of June is when they tell us it's safe to start planting. Watching you inspires and delights me. You have such a lovely garden. It's a joy to watch you prepare it for growing.

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Pebbles looks so sweet playing in the leaves. 🐾🍁🐾🍂

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Good morning Mary and John. It's beautiful here in Virginia getting ready to cut grass first time..love ❤ have bless day 🙏

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Love the video you have a back yard heaven so peaceful. And the lovely sounds of birds. And of course the beautiful Cats ❤️🪴

[@noelle7714]

Just a suggestion, I think I would have put cardboard down be for the compost and other soil, It will kill off all the weeds underneath the cardboard

[@earlscoville]

Mary you are a hard worker and a very good example. Thank you. Celanie

[@cindyclark9145]

Absolute paradise! And all that kitty love only makes it better! ❤❤❤ Knee pads Mary, knee pads.lol ❤

[@susanmary4752]

So envious! Absolutely love gardening and miss it due to where I currently live. I'll live vicariously thru you if you don't mind.☺

[@marybethgardener111]

I've seen many gardener youtubers doing the overwintering geraniums "thing" I'm so curious! I've never done this.

[@reginawiley6328]

Put a hose clamp on it and tighten it to the flow you like

[@lorawright]

Mary, I literally set my pots of geraniums from last year down in my basement to see what would happen. I am shocked they have new leaves coming on them already. My basement does have 4 small windows so I wasn't sure how they would do over winter but I put them down there in late October and kind of just forgot about them til recently and I peeked over in the corner where I have them and I was so excited to see new growth . I live in Central Illinois so I will not be putting them out for awhile still lol . Good luck to you with your geraniums .

[@alisonsmith7162]

Hi Mary, I loved your smile outside, while you were scratching Pebbles. Your garden will be amazing. I'm overwhelmed by mine at the moment, I'd love your prayers. Luv from Sydney.

[@fynettetyler4336]

Aren’t you a little bit afraid of snakes being in that pond and in those leaves! Working in the yard I’m always on the lookout for critters you always have a beautiful yard and home inside and out, love your videos!

[@salimorton641]

Just enjoyed your garden and narrative today! I had a good laugh at the pond blooper 😮😅 I vould here your smile, and you were probably shaking your head at yourself. I have a knee injury that's been holding me back yhis spring. But, I did trim a section of hedge around the air conditioner yesterday day. Looks so much better! Today, I do another small area and take it slow. It's so beautiful here this week! 9b/10 west Central Florida. Your garden will be fabulous again soon. Hope your geraniums make it!

[@maryannkilduff8659]

I was out this morning but really chilly here today. I can't wait to get in the gardens every Spring! Enjoy and Happy Spring! 🌷🌷🌷

[@jp008]

Question: would you be able to identify the type of birdsong in your videos please, if possible? I appreciate the spring clean up videos to see what is involved in keeping such a beautiful landscaping

[@JeriMartkn]

So enjoyed this video. I miss the days when I worked in the yard admiring my work. Oh gosh, the fountain, that was so funny. Adding the extra color would be me! God Bless You....

[@cindygray4533]

Mary we can't see the dirt..... but if we could... no judgment because you are real ❤ We love seeing you doing what you do because you are a real person... not a fake. 🙏

[@carolinedubose5136]

Your hellebores are lovely Mary!! I've been cleaning out flower beds and raking up leaves and pickiing up sticks for a couple of weeks. I too get itchy to get outside and work in the yard. When I livef in Maine hearing the Phoebes meant 3 weeks till the mosquitos arrived. The phoebes would nest in my garage/barn and I so enjoyed talking to them when I entered 😢the building. I got to see many a baby take flight from their nest that way!! Thank you for this lovely video.

[@maryjokley7247]

Mary, I get such a sense of calm and enjoyment watching your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@marybethgardener111]

love the gardening and spring clean up videos! Keep 'em coming as often as you'd like :)

[@laurieanne9712]

Thank you for inspiring us to look around & use what we have! I love doing that!

[@patricia.g1651]

I got excited by the warm, sunny days, too! We raked out the excess leaves (leaving some as mulch in the garden beds) and then mowed over them with our mulching mower. Now we're having "third winter", so I'll stay inside writing lists of garden chores to do when it warms up again! PS...Your ultra-blue pond water gave me a chuckle, sorry 😂

[@trudyoakley3186]

You just amaze me on how much knowledge you have. Is there anything you can't do ?? Enjoy watching all your projects and by the way love your kitties, they are so healthy and beautiful. Take care.

[@Anne.R..]

Wonderful video that was good for the soul🌺🍃

[@n.w.414]

Mary, geraniums are super easy to grow from seed too.

[@BRCGG1]

I do love your spring spruce-up videos! 💝They’re inspiring & are great medicine for spring fever! 🤒🌸👍 🌸Smiles, BRC

[@cathyoneill9011]

Love the lavender and the hellebores 🤩

[@MinnieEvans-m6r]

Another Alabama follower here..... Its getting nice enough some days to get some yard work done. Love Wednesday for your videos❤❤❤❤❤

[@triciacoates1328]

I really enjoyed this video...BUT GIRL...I was exhausted by the end of the video just watching you get all of your projects done. 🤣🤣I am motivated to get in my yard and start my spring cleaning. Thank you for sharing.

[@debraandersen6895]

I always love hearing the birds! I go outside on my deck in the mornings and just listen to the awesome sounds God has blessed us with. Mary, your videos are always great!!😊

[@denisebrann8563]

Hi Mary. This video was just what I needed. I live in Virginia and we have had such warm weather for the past month or so and this week we went back to much cooler temperatures (you have probably got about the same in Ohio). This video just reinforced that the continued warmth of Spring is just around the corner. I mostly just have potted flowers but they bring me a lot of joy. When I saw the the pond water mishap, I immediately thought of water features at mini golf (putt putt) courses.

[@amyhafemann5341]

getting me excited to clean up my beds! i have a lot of leaves to take up as well! thank you for your great videos.

[@tiffanysmith2255]

Your videos inspire me so much! I cannot even begin to thank you enough for sharing❤

[@carolfuchs2774]

Here in Oregon we had 5 straight days of beautiful spring weather. Like you I feel so happy and content cleaning beds and bringing in new soil to prepare for the growing season. Can't wait as life begins to appear on the plants!! Good idea on the "Hot bed". We have some old windows. I might see what I can do with them.

[@karenhart4316]

Thank you Mary great garden idea for a hot box 🙌 love the spring even though we are heading into our Autumn ( fall) as you call it ) everything will be amazing when it blooms 🌱Karen from Oz 🇦🇺🐨🦘

[@robindelude3787]

I love your “out in the yard & flower beds” videos. Your property is so peaceful & beautiful! The sounds of the birds & the trickling water is calming. Can’t wait to see how it looks when the flowers are in full bloom! Thank you for sharing.

[@reginawehrle7749]

Your yard is absolutely beautiful in the spring and summer. A little tip on the geraniums, pot each one in a leftover 4 inch pot and after they leaf out you can plant each one wherever you want. Also it is easier to take them in if there is going to be frost. I do this every year and they come back for me.

[@maryforman7214]

You have certainly inspired me! Your yard and beds are gorgeous!

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

Mary, loved this video! We are getting spring like weather here in east Texas. Flowers are blooming and the ferns are coming back. Trees are budding and fresh green leaves are coming out. This is such a change after living in Arizona for 50+ years. So enjoyed watching you freshen things up for spring. Thank you! 🤗

[@leejacobs3620]

Thank you for sharing a lovely day working in your garden Mary.

[@wendyrudder5809]

What a great video!! You have such a beautiful property and so peaceful ❤. Thanks for sharing!

[@rebacarmack8335]

I had a lavender bush for several years but lost it a few winters ago. I need to go to the nursery and get another one. Having my second breast cancer surgery next week- need to get healed up and ready for the gardening season. Love to flower and vegetable garden 🪴 ❤

[@cherylblankenship3833]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch,and also very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.