Exhausted, Yet Excited | Adding A Shade Garden + Seating | Gardenaddictz

[@GardenAddictz]

Hi friends, just wanted to add that any stone/rock I use in the garden, comes from the quarries in Maryland, it’s cheaper that way. Also, the garden hoe is called crafts man wood handle hoe

[@DGardn100]

I've always known it as an "oscillating hoe" or even more commonly, a "hula hoe".

[@BeertaydaSomaliGardener]

I love how this space quickly transformed even without plants! 👏👏🤩

[@klk12399]

Can't wait to see what you do with the new garden space! Tip: put seating in shade. That way you can take a five minute break in the shade while working in the heat of summer.

[@GardenAddictz]

That is where hubby will be putting the fire pit/patio. It gets shade from moon until sun set.

[@Hlegzudas]

@@GardenAddictz The fireplace you will use most likely in the evenings when the sun is gone anyway.

[@AskiPack6048]

Coastal....they need the patio in the shade

[@ednarichardson3442]

Can’t wait to see it this spring and summer

[@Hlegzudas]

I know what you are talking about… aches, Tylenol…. A tip: When you leave the bench in the garden bed take the stones in front of the bench away and put them on the side leading to the bench, like a short walkway to the bench. I hope you understand what I mean. I think it would look very nice. Love all your energy and your ideas. You go girl!

[@lindabaker4038]

Great idea!!

[@littlemissy8356]

Great sugggesion. Causes more interest in the garden.

[@alcg3981]

That's what I was thinking! Or create a deeper curve between the Obelisks, rock border behind bench. I commend you, I hard scaped and landscaped my entire yard alone and still going at it, 20 years later. Added a paver patio, new walkways to get rid of grass, and a pondless waterfall to be completed this Spring.

[@carolynmangipudi9898]

I agree...on all. The aches, the burning & aching muscles everywhere. .I think the shift of border rock leading to the bench would look nice. I like the rock border as is, but I personally would try it for visual. If I didn't like it put it back. I get the walkway vision & may be why it would stay as is. I can't wait to see this at the end. Thank k you for another great video

[@1Respectyourelder]

Again, Beautiful! It takes time, blood, sweat, tears tylenol and money! I'm still transforming my yard, but it's so worth it I agree! I'm so happy you put the bench within the garden it's going to be amazing. 👏 Yes, Beautiful pavers will be great for the 4 feet. I did mine and it has held up for 2 years now. Great job! 👍

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Interesting to see you use the hoe for larger weeds, I've been using something similar but just scraping it over the surface to catch newly germinated annual weeds. But I'll try it for the more stubborn ones now I've seen you do it.

[@eg7647]

Wow, I am so impressed that the Middle Sized Garden is watching your channel!! I have watched her for awhile now and she is a real pro!

[@valerieadams7001]

Indeed she is!

[@cindybradley3543]

Does that particular hoe have a specific name? It looks to be really helpful for newly germinated annual weeds as you mentioned. I seem to always have so many of those, come springtime. They are truly a pain! I would love to see about purchasing one if not too costly.

[@rhondafisher72]

If it looks anything like the side garden last year it's going to be beautiful, can't wait to watch you plant it all up. Love seeing these videos.

[@interesante80]

Love the rock and pathways. Really coming together. Agree on the bench - it should be in the bed somewhere with a few stepping stones to it. What a great vision. It's going to be beautiful!

[@wandagarrett942]

Good choice on bench placement! When you set it in the grass first, I was like “nooo”. Your yard is really coming together and looking beautiful! 🌼

[@gracehSF]

I had the same reaction 😂. I was thinking, you’re obstructing the walkway. Put the bench in the garden bed. Then she did!

[@CottageGardensonForest]

Girl I feel your pain. My hands and back will never be the same. Every year I tackle a large garden project. I tweak things many times as my garden boarders and beds expand and trees, bushes and plants mature. I see your vision and I like where you’re going. Kudos!!

[@willowtreehill19]

ditto!!! I always say each spring after big projects, that my body is broken, and it really is never the same each year, eek!

[@kasiad1995]

It looks amazing, you've done so much great work this year already!

[@GardenAddictz]

Thank you. The weather been very mild, so taking advantage

[@sandyasposito8262]

@@GardenAddictz I love your Utubes!!!

[@naturalbynecessity4197]

So proud of you and how you have expanded your garden. Can’t wait to see how it matures. Good job girl!!! 👏🏽🤩❤️

[@joannajones4997]

Your husbands yawn sitting on the bench was priceless. I have been through many situations like that and so thankful we have husbands who put up with realizing all our garden visions. Despite being exhausted!

[@candacescavone7329]

I can see you sitting on your bench, sipping wine and enjoying the fruits of your labor.

[@sonjaszachta810]

I remember seeing your backyard, a while back…and WOW! You are really doing a BEAUTIFUL transformation! We’ve been working on our yard for 7 years, going into the 8th….always so much more I want to do…but when I look at pictures from when we first moved in, well, it helps me realize just how much God has blessed us to have already done! And I am so grateful! He walks with us and hears our prayers and speaks to our hearts when we spend time with Him, in the garden.♥️✝️🙏🏻♥️

[@christophertaylor9826]

Your garden going to be amazing, it is really coming along. I like your idea of garden bench in flower bed. Can't wait to see what you do next. Love watching your videos.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

OMG...the stones...the stones?!!; Love, love, love!!! I too am a lover of rocks, boulders, pebbles...I love them too!!!🥰

[@grisespino5342]

You're excitement, drive and love of gardening is contagious. And motivating.🌱

[@madcosta0716]

that weed tool is my FAVORITE! THANK YOU for taping all of your ventures into the garden. It's inspiring. I'm 72 and got some good deals on 30 bags of Leafgro yesterday. My hubby and I hauled the 30 bags and placed them on the driveway turnaround to get in asap. Women my age go "I can't do that". Well, get up and start doing it. It's GOOD FOR YOU!! Thanks again for the video. Also, Home Depot charges 4.77 for 1.5 cf of leafgro if you buy 30 bags. We hauled all of them in our SUV. Best stuff for the garden. take care.

[@PuthieLeTarte]

Sweet girl, I just love seeing your vision born and grow!!! I wish I could still be a bit stronger than I am in my 7th decade of life, but I do still have visions and work on them. Yours are such grand visions and I just love love love them! Can't wait to see the next step.....Happy St Pat's Day!

[@diannefennell7709]

I can’t wait to see everything all done! It is going to be amazing. Let your husband make the fire pit with those same rocks, pull it all together. Keep pushing you got this……

[@carolfield8803]

I feel your excitement and I'd bet, like me, you stare at your garden all the time. For me leave a walkway a walkway. It invites you to walk around. Need to watch you every morning for enthusiasm and inspiration. I'm enjoying. Peace!

[@chaley5588]

I can see the vision! I can also picture your kids running through the paths, laughing and playing. I think I'm just as excited about how beautiful this is going to be as I am thinking how much enjoyment your family will get out of this. Your hard labor is going to be sooooo worth it!

[@mikelikesmee]

I don't love rocks in the garden but watching you put in the path has me rethinking that...

[@patriciahall198]

Looks so good and I can see your vision. I wish you were my neighbor. I could watch you and your husband work , I would sleep like a baby because you make me tired just watching! And I agree ,your husband is a huge blessing. I love the fact you work so well together and your gardens reflect that. Stay healthy and keep your hands dirty!

[@juliapounds1391]

You and your husband are awesome! Beautiful transformation. I’m old-ish now but still love projects like this.

[@littlemissy8356]

I just love this woman. She give me hope and happy feelings.

[@betsyvanweerdhuizen5316]

It’s looking wonderful! You’re making great progress. I love your excitement and delight in the transformation. No pain, no gain. I can commiserate on your aches and pains. I’m 70 and broke my back last year while lifting rocks too heavy for me, but I’m recovering and back to gardening my 2 acres. Love the process and the results. Carry on!

[@maretteschulz8898]

I would move the bench even further back in between the obelisks and put some flat rocks up to it....but that's only me.😊....can't wait to see it planted up.

[@jennifernash4638]

I always like the look of a bench better when it's tucked into the bed, too. This space is going to be amazing!

[@truthofthematter9409]

Agree 100% about newspaper!!! The difference is like day and night! You've done a beautiful job

[@digsindirt4490]

Great tip about the newspaper. I made that mistake when I ran out of cardboard. Now I have grass along the edges of my beds. Whaaaaa! LOL. Thanks for another awesome video. Happy Spring fellow Addictz!

[@stafanawarner7413]

You are the cutest….especially about the Tylenol..luv it!! I’m 74 and can work about 3-4 hrs but I luv it too…there is nothing like the garden honey. We truly are garden addictz😂

[@marthaestrada8125]

I love how it is coming together and the rocks. I too love using rocks. As you said, "Be true to yourself" and continue creating it the way you like it. It is going to be gorgeous!

[@carolsmall3462]

Love all your hard work is paying off. Love your channel and how well you and your husband work together. Great job!

[@maryp4698]

The space looks so inviting. I like the bench placement further back in the bed. I also love the obelisks. Nice Job!

[@TheHouseThatBuiltMe406]

Omg! I so identify with you on your hard work and achy body. I know your pain. Love how your garden project is turning out. I can’t have enough rocks in my landscaping so I love how your rocks turned out. You love what I love. She nice to know someone who appreciates the same beauty of hydrangeas and turning a dull area into a beautiful art work of plants and flowers. Great job! Love it!

[@melissam6320]

Oh, it's going to be so pretty! Well done to the both of you! Phew!! Workouts, for sure!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Your new garden area will look beautiful when it's done. My husband and I did the same back-breaking work last year, when we moved soil, compost, drainage rock, mulch, pea gravel, and landscape stone to the back of our yard. (I love rocks too!! We made many trips to the quarry years ago when you couldn't get rocks anywhere else.) My advice would be to be sure to take care of yourself on this journey. I thought at one point I had really hurt myself because I pushed myself too hard, and I realized it wasn't worth sacrificing my health and ending up in the hospital!! I paced myself more carefully after that. Your garden designs are so beautiful, and the bench really adds a nice touch with the obelisks in the background. A few steppingstones to the bench would be nice too! 🌼🌼🌻🌻

[@lindaga820]

You are such a hard worker. I love this new garden bed it will be beautiful !! So glad you are blessed with a wonderful husband !!

[@patricktia]

Gorgeous! I’m feeling it, too. I love the rocks and the shape of the bed. I agree that the bench wasn’t feeling right on the path and unlike it further back in the bed also. You could put some flagstone rocks or pavers that lead to the bench

[@patricktia]

*like not unlike

[@lorihellen7545]

You are too sweet. Thank you for sharing your garden journey. I recently lost my mom and your videos are such a comfort. I am in zone 4b so I will continue to live vicariously through you for a few more weeks. God bless.

[@GardenAddictz]

Hi Lori, sending you warm hugs.

[@marylisageorge8739]

That path is yummy to the senses. The granite is like a silver necklace on a black dress just waiting for you to add the floral scarf of plants. Good job.

[@GardenAddictz]

Perfectly put

[@lindylou3519]

I know your pain. I’m 68 & made another garden bed & this time even dug up the grass before I laid cardboard. My husband doesn’t help at all. In the middle of this new project, I stood there & wondered why do I always cause myself unnecessary work? Do I really need the extra garden bed? No, I don’t…lol… but it will sure look good once I finish!) Seems like when you own a home, there is always a project we can come up with. Right? I love the rocks for your border. It really is coming together. The bench is in a great location & what a great deal! I have one in a garden area, as well. I used a couple of old fence panels (dog ears) to place under the legs to keep it from sinking & covered that with mulch. Keep going girl! You are building paradise!😊

[@meysaeteurn7901]

I watch a lot of youtube gardeners. I think you are one of the most hardworking yt gardeners out there. I'm excited to see your garden progressing so beautifully. Blessings!

[@jnerlee962]

Yep. It's hard labor. Once you set the foundation for your landscape the hard work should be done for awhile. As gardener's is it ever really done 😉😉 Take good care of your physical being and do stretching. So excited Moya to see it all come together. It looks great. 👌 🥰🥰

[@supersfarm]

Awesome. I agree with bench placement... I was saying move it back, move it back. Lol. Can't wait to see progress! 💚

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh wow what a difference you have made, and as soon as you put those rocks down it made ALL the difference. I love the rocks. I am about to have a go at designing my little shade garden from scratch so I’m excited to see what you plant there. I’m looking for inspiration and here you are 😍 we are both blessed with wonderful lovely helpful husbands 🙏 I can feel your excitement, it’s contagious. The bench looks so nice in the garden bed, maybe some stepping stones leading up to it? And a fire 🔥 pit too!! Cannot wait to see what happens next. It’s all FABULOUS 🎉🎉🎉 just like you!

[@Michael-Bennett]

The new area looks great. Looking forward to seeing it full of plants. I love the rocks.

[@IMLovelydove23]

Omg! So beautiful already can imagine the excellent colors and textures of your garden in Summer. Trust the process. Thanks for sharing.🌱💚🌾🌞👒🌹🌷🐾🌴🌲🌳🌵💐🌼🌱🏡

[@SamSam-kq6qb]

All you need is a nice cushion on the bench and some cute pillows and maybe an umbrella. Or a small table and a few lanterns. The possibilities are endless.

[@marylynnhaynes7558]

That was a huge amount of work. Now you are all set to plant! Great job. Looking forward to watching it grow😊

[@bertildatolentino27]

Best workout. Just you try and see. Loving the hubby working along to help.

[@sarahsabourin]

You constantly amaze me with your vision-stamina and positivity. Always motivating me! Thank you!!

[@brandieshaw9484]

Please make this a series! I can wait to see it evolve through the season.

[@lindabaker4038]

It's so much fun to witness your enthusiasm, and your Garden of Eden is going to be SPECTACULAR!!! I'm thrilled that your dreams are coming true! 😍😍

[@janeoshaughnessy8482]

I love the rocks and the bench is great! Can t wait to see the planting!!!!

[@lorrihernandez341]

Beautiful! You’re hard work is paying off!

[@janejohnson6411]

Your new garden space is really looking beautiful already and I love where you put the bench. You have done alot of hard work in the last few years but look what you have created, that is just so satisfying. I can't wait until you start filling it up with plants, it just gets more exciting doesnt it, I love it.

[@jamellewilson7649]

Hearing your excitement made me smile!! 😍. So happy to share your joy! Keep manifesting your dreams, my friend! 🐞💗

[@paulalovesart4545]

Exciting to have a new garden, and I am so happy for this lovely space! Thanks for sharing this. :) Paula

[@JenniferNonillion]

I’m glad I’m here at the beginning of the project. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Everything looks amazing, Moya! I can’t wait to see your vision come to fruition 💚

[@GardenerPhyl]

I love it when a vision comes together and you are a fabulous landscape designer. 🌱🌸🌺🌲🌿

[@pamelavalente3731]

Again, thanks for taking all of us along on your journey. So excited that you're excited. Garden is coming along just great. Very inspiring! Makes me want to get outside and get busy. 💜💜

[@christinestraub1994]

I love rocks boarding the garden edges too…you have both done a great job so sweet you have an awesome man to be there on the garden journey my husband does that too with me…we are lucky to have men like this💜

[@lisacavitt1756]

I love how you have visions on how you want everything to look, it’s looking fantastic already!

[@beckyhagberg5211]

Kudos to your amazing, supportive hubby!! 💕

[@DM-wn4gs]

I'm really loving what you're doing with your gardens. I think putting your bench between the obelisks with perhaps a stone pathway to the bench from the walkway would make it really click. Keep up the good work - it does get a lot easier when the kids get older and are able to be outside with you.

[@sherry-pz6yx]

Just finished your video and the joy in your voice says it all...I feel you!! I love it gardening too! smiles, Sherry

[@LynnS0321]

I love it too, Moya! Another great plan comes to life. 😊👍🏻🥰

[@cathyhatfield5340]

It’s going to be beautiful and I can’t wait! Yes I also love rocks in the garden😊👍❤️

[@YalisCommunity]

Such a beautiful garden design. Is a lot of work but is so gratifying! Glad your husband is such an awesome sweetheart is wonderful to have a helping loving hand. You are both such a cute couple and the garden is looking amazing!

[@catherinenye4194]

After you finished with loading the top soil I thought “phew! The hard part is over” Then I saw the rocks!!!

[@christietitus193]

Ohhhh!!! I can't wait to see everything in bloom!!

[@amandadescalzo7863]

Such a huge project! Looks amazing. You could consider making a paver base for the bench so you don't have to weed or dig underneath it at any point. That and you can make it level. I'm so excited to see what plants you use in this area! It'll be so wonderful and peaceful.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Hello friend. Just to let you know that I stalk your page playing catch up on your videos and look forward to seeing you newest ideas come to Life! Thanks for sharing. OneLove ❤️🙏🏽🥰

[@PK-bh1ww]

I'm a rock border user too. Yrs. ago I used to get rocks from farmers field. Now I get lime stones from along a road by river on a country cruise. They all look nice and are free!

[@evelynnellis7903]

Whoa! This is exciting!!! Great team work.

[@brendatoussaint3219]

That's going to look so Beautiful ,When you're Finish .Can't wait to see the outcome😊

[@patriceeverett117]

Love the Version, I can picture plants there and know that it’s going to be beautiful.

[@petrapiciacchia2456]

Great job. I too love that garden tool. Cuts through weeds effortly.

[@TheBougieHomesteader]

The best part of this video was hearing the joy in your voice. I’m happy you are happy. It looks really good. I like how you show that it doesn’t all get done in one day or one year. I got pavers to line my beds (25 cents each at Home Depot last summer) but I am not loving it. I though about getting wood but I think I’m going to go the stacked rock route as well. I have a Quarry probably 5 miles from my house so I will research. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@hylandgundy2698]

BRAVO! It looks great. I can't wait to see what shade loving plants you add. 😍

[@lolahiggins5951]

What an effort, but I can really see where all your hard work is paying off, this will be absolutely beautiful!

[@chafrajayfra32]

I love rocks too. Watching you with the top soil, I felt it. I know how that feels but it’s so satisfying when it’s done.

[@lindseyh98]

Your hard work is really paying off! I love watching your channel!!

[@patriciawooden3026]

Love it!! It's gonna be beautiful! Your hubby reminds me of mine always helping me in garden, couldn't do it without him !

[@mwillis7791]

I could listen to you talk about paint drying. Your voice is velvet. I can’t wait to see how this turns out!

[@digsindirt4490]

The rock edging looks fabulous. I love that color! I don’t think I’ve ever seen rock offered in that color where we live. We have the usual rust/brown/red/tan colors. I think I’d rock every bed I had if I could bet my hands on a blue stone like that. LOL This project was a LOT of work and you guys really knocked it out of the park. Seriously, you’re a garden star. I’m so inspired now. 👏 👏 👏

[@GardenAddictz]

Aaaaw thank you. If you have a quarry near by, ask them for blue stones or granite

[@deb135]

I love your train of thought involving the bench! Looks great there!

[@tiptoethroughtheturnips9276]

Awesome job! I cleaned & organized my greenhouse and raked-up a half bag of leaves today and I was exhausted, LOL! Your enthusiasm is really inspiring... keep going, Young Lady! 🌱💚

[@sofiaedmundson9128]

Love the name of your channel...

[@tiptoethroughtheturnips9276]

@@sofiaedmundson9128 Thank you!😊

[@nancyzimmerman1982]

I LOVE rocks. I use river rocks and ( I gave up using them for borders because I redesigned my beds too often! Lol- age has stopped that)....I cluster piles in and around and sprinkle smaller ones in and around the pile.... great nesting space for wildlife.

[@MyTrinidad123]

Beautiful!! Cant wait to see how the beauty progresses!!!

[@peggyjk]

I like the position of the bench in the bed, looks Great!

[@nikkid6395]

Save me a seat on the bench sister! Love seeing your vision come together!

[@tishiahsen1107]

It is coming together so nicely. I cannot wait to see the end.

[@freyartz]

That looks great before the plants even go in... can't wait to see it at the end of the season!! I really love rocks too!

[@HorticultureGeek]

It’s looking so good! Great job.