From Concept to Reality: The Journey of the Chateau Garden Plan

Bonjour à tous, its back to working in the walled garden and the final stage of the edging, also Terry looks at the design of the garden to reality.
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[@kwwa7982]

Just the best! I think you are the only chateau that has taken on this scale of garden landscaping. From a blank slate to an authentic walled garden is truly a work of art. A painstakingly hard work of art. Massive project to include the irrigation, electrics and edging. And now the hardscaping. The fact that you are implementing it yourselves is the outstanding part. It will be another Villandry!

[@linshannon4480]

And just think of all the work it took for them to reach the blank slate stage. There were so many volunteer trees. This really is a magnificent piece of work.

[@frankraith5242]

I enjoy watching Patrick helping with the digging & supervising. Makes me laugh every time.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Frank 🥰

[@user-tq1eu9su2f]

🎉yes. Patrick is my hero!

[@annaworth286]

The builders suppliers and building specialists in France must love all the Brits who are rescuing these old buildings!

[@lawrencecummings3784]

How wonderfully LUCKY for this Old Girl to have you lot come back and breath Beautiful Life back into her. I just LOVE and ADMIRE your DEDICATION to HER and HER GROUNDS.⚜⚜⚜⚜🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Lawrence 🥰

[@maggiemaloney8599]

This is incredible! A professional garden center would have 15 people in this project, and look at what only 3 to 6 of you have accomplished. Wow!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Maggie 🥰

[@nadeansimmons226]

Patrick is such a great project manager. Keeps the diggers and workers on the right track and shows them how it is done.

[@conniesamuelsen3078]

Seriously All of You I have no words to say how amazing and talented you are !!! Hardest working people ever !!!! It’s all Fabulous 💖🤩👏👏👏

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much 😀

[@evegalatis]

What a backbreaking job! Ash, Tracy and Terry - you must fall into bed exhausted every night. Loved seeing Patrick supervising everyone.

[@johnwollschlager9827]

Caution Terry and Ash. You may find that the top soil you'll put in the beds will also have weed seeds and roots. I've had two separate deliveries of top soil over the years and spent years eradicating the weeds introduced with the soil. Advice from a plantsman was cover any new soil with plastic for several months to sterilize it. My advice is to follow his advice and wait until autumn to plant your beds. Best of luck.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I agree. It will save a lot of time and effort ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@Fuggybugs]

I agree I ended up with a field of oil seed rape Argo

[@alisonheppell9748]

I bought horse manure and had loads of buttercups and still do

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@chateaudelalacelleI completely agree! Last year (in America) my husband ordered soil to build part of our yard higher & plant grass, bc it’s been like a pond in the rain. It must’ve come from a farmer’s field bc it was full of wild grains, weeds of all kinds plus stones! Those things then spread to our raised garden beds. It’s awful.

[@Ruthcatt]

Terry you are such a sweet man , infact your whole family are wonderful . I can't tell you enough how well you've all done , how far you have come in such a short time . Fabulous.

[@autodidactin]

Terriy’s sweetness when he smiles and says bye at the end of the videos always warms my heart. There is so much to that young man.

[@Gadgetmumma]

Those aerial shots show what magnificence the garden will be. Stunning. Weeds also sow from the top (seeds dropped by birds or blown by wind) so don’t be surprised when that happens. Great that you’ve got the army of helpers back. They’ll be sore! ❤

[@pennyneal2456]

I still think a statue of Tracy holding various gardens tools would be great feature in the centre. Immortality,

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Absolutely 💯🥰🥰

[@dianegraydon1143]

With her shorts, rubber boots, Patrick at her feet and a gin in tonic in her hand raised in a toast to your hard work and perseverance

[@MRHSD]

I agree 🎉

[@helane1948]

Exactly what I thought when you asked for suggestions however Tracy on her own in a lovely dress sans garden tools. Tracy is a wonderful roll model for the family. The love abounds for each other .

[@samporter2146]

Genius !!❤

[@annbarns652]

Lol Patrick cracks me up laughing when he digs the same time as Ash . So cute xx

[@johnroper5627]

Gardens are organic living things they often make their own decisions about stuff but go with it, what a great journey.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks John 🥰

[@katehobbs2008]

So true. As any gardener knows, they know where they do, and do not, like to be and they let you know!

[@julesphillips1455]

Looks amazing!!! A suggestion for the centre circle in the walled garden would be a wrought iron ornamental gazebo. You could pave that whole central section so it's a lovely flat surface with a round table and chairs. Fairy lights all over the gazebo would look stunning at night. Whatever you choose will be awesome. xx

[@Tracyforever]

Terry and Ash, I love seeing the aerial view of the garden and really enjoyed your walking us through the entire plan. It’s going to be amazing and it’s my hope that when I come to France, your château is one that I hope to stay at and see that wonderful garden and all the amazing renovations that you’ve done to the château. Of all of the château channels that I watch, that garden is bar none the most spectacular. Cheers.

[@jocelynconvery3462]

This garden will be a triumph and will enhance the elegance of the architecture. I soooo look forward to these developments

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@bethjordan8758]

Please say you’ll rent a skid steer to move all that gravel. It’s a three day job with one. Three weeks without. They are available with tracks that won’t mess up your lawn, and if you have to take down a small bit of wall to get it into the garden, it’s well worth it. Pro tip: if you insist on using wheelbarrows, three is your magic number. Three wheelbarrows, three workers. One man loads an empty wheelbarrow while another man runs his load to the garden while another man is returning from the garden. The loader will always have a full one for a runner to pick up. I have moved thousands of yards of material this way. It really does help.

[@ellenmadsen7308]

Absolutely agree.

[@loisferos772]

The investment in one will benefit the long term use of your backs. Dan the Gardener from Escape to Rural France uses them most effectively

[@vfl5211]

or woman!!

[@jennifercampbell7698]

I was thinking one of those rubbish tubes from the top garden down to the next level. You could load it from the top into wheelbarrows at the bottom. Maybe even use wheelbarrows at the top too.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Why don’t you have Rosemary hedges as well as the lavender hedges. They also smell amazing with blue flowers. If you planted pink lavender it would be a beautiful contrast. Also boxwood May get the caterpillar attacks like other areas in France.

[@peterwhite9261]

This garden project is already epic. To think of how over taken by nature it was to now is just incredible. Awesome job, all.❤

[@sylviawright5181]

Lost for words for Tracy ,Love the desigh of the garden ,Done so much hard work this family ,been watching since the begining ,Love your video's ,they give me such joy ,at 86 ,All the best for the future ,👍

[@UnicornPurple-ut8wf]

I’ll never complain about my 1 acre lot, weeds, etc!

[@pennybrashears9676]

Another precaution to use when creating pathways, is to line the pathways with a heavy duty landscape cloth prior to the gravel going down. Heavy duty cloth is key as it will last for years and stop any weeds from growing up thru the gravel. Used it in my pathways, and 20+ years later it is still intact and doing its job. The natural gravel will look wonderful in the garden, once it is watered in and compacted. I think a large ornamental sundial on a pedestal would like wonderful in the middle of the main circle.

[@Denika1388]

I agree… weeds are tough grew though 4” asphalt on a bike trail our city put in. Burning them out like Leland has to keep doing is time consuming.

[@kathywillis7459]

Do you ever eat? Do you ever rest? I’ve been watching you since day one and you all never cease to amaze me. I shake my head in wonder at all you accomplish and the sheer excellence of every decision you make. It’s all so beautiful!❤️

[@user-ge5zn5ct3i]

Sooooo glad you went with an elegant formal garden. Very fitting with the Chateau!! Can't wait to see it planted!!

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

What an ENORMOUS undertaking !! Especially for only 3 people ..........

[@carladejonge4951]

I love that you want people to experience the FULL Chateau experience! Everything you do is at a Grande scale! I would do it the same! It is marvelous, what you are doing! A true Phoenix!❤

[@ClaraSunshine]

Your French garden is going to be gorgeous. I have done a plan like this around the house to conceive our garden with two expert. It's the best thing to do. Everybody envy my little paradise now! I have done almost everything with my long time companion. So, since 15 years the garden is gaining in maturity and it's beautiful. When we are outside we are remembering the beginning of our work. Now, we are in the sixties and appreciate so much the sound of our fountain ⛲ during dinner time or tea time outside. ❤ Bravo's to you both. You are bringing back beauty everywhere. From Canada

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much Clara 🥰

[@ClaraSunshine]

@@chateaudelalacelle you are welcome! Best regards ❣️

[@karenlee6501]

Sounds amazing, and your words tell how much you love and care for it and the beauty it brings ❤

[@kathyevans2968]

These gardens elevate your chateau to another whole new level! It’s amazing what you are achieving!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Guys the work you’ve accomplished in such a short time is beyond spectacular. Every time I see you at work I’m amazed you can stand up straight at the end of the day. It’s good you have your baths in place as you must be desperate to soak in them every evening. Take care of yourselves.

[@janamiranda4118]

I love that your formal garden will have different walking surfaces, from the graveled paths to the grassy walks between hedges. It makes makes a stroll in the garden more interesting and keeps your feet happier.

[@tc7486]

The garden/lawn plans are incredibly beautiful. What a massive job. Can not wait to see it completed. Please give us constant (slow) sweeping views of it in all your videos. So impressive!

[@tamaragarcia348]

Creating a garden of this magnitude is no picnic, it is incredibly exhausting and hard work, but when the garden is finished, and all the flowers and greenery have matured, your garden will be so grand and beautiful, that Versace's gardens will not be able to hold a candle with the gardens of Lalacelle. Incredible what you have all achieved, everything is coming along beautifully 😍 👏🏼👏🏼

[@debbiebrock2665]

So Much PROGRESS. Go back a year and look at what they were doing. Wow! I LOVE YOUR DETERMINATION.

[@Victoria14357]

The view from the drone shows the scale of the garden, just amazing!

[@brettkruempel244]

I appreciate the drone shots. They really show the immense amount of work that has been done and that remains to be accomplished. Thanks for showing the plan again too. I didn’t realize how much grass there would be. Hopefully the dogs won’t use it too much. One of the great joys of a good lawn is being able to walk barefoot through it.

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

Just thinking about the first day you all moved in.how overgrown all the land was. Wow, now with all your hard work and talent its amazing. You are all so talented and hard working team.

[@boopsie9g3k]

The air shots of garden are a fantasy dream come true , it is going to be beautiful 😍

[@AtlantaGarden]

My back is hurting just watching you all!!! Great effort so far. I admire your perseverance ❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@julieduchek2969]

The plans and the actual garden at this stage is phenomenal. You are doing a very good job. 😮

[@sallieredman7349]

How lovely to see the plans. It will be so amazing for generations to come!

[@rmil4531]

Your hard work shines through. You deserve so many more subscribers, your family is the real deal.

[@janescott4574]

Got in at 1 o’clock this morning from a concert at Wembley, 3 hours to get back 40 miles to Sussex thanks to the worlds biggest circular car park aka the M25!! Fell asleep trying to watch the vlog so first thing I did when I woke up was to watch your amazing progress which is little short of monumental, it’s going to be fabulous and I’d love to know where you get your stamina from. Thanks for taking us all on the journey with you.

[@donnadodman8865]

The gardens are going to be absolutely gorgeous once completed! Can't wait to see it in all it's glory! ❤

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

You probably already know, but it's a good idea to flush your irrigation lines with water prior to fitting the sprinkler heads, to get rid of any cut plastic caught inside the pipes from cutting. Looking great.

[@tondakremble6660]

Guys I can't believe the "Just Jobs" completed in the Walled Garden already. AMAZING PROGRESS! I'm so glad for you that the family is there again to help lighten the load. That includes Sweet Sasha & Sir Patrick always at the ir supervisory stations. Take care all.😊

[@hywelddaii6069]

The grass paths are a wonderful plan! There's nothing like walking on grass in the sunshine surrounded by the beauty and aromas of flowers. I'm imagining several benches placed among the grass walkways so one can sit and enjoy both the gardens and the views. Stone would be grand with no backs so you can face either way. Just dreaming up more "just jobs" for you. 😊

[@chateaudelalacelle]

So true! 🥰🥰🥰

[@glenyshillary4195]

How exciting to see the gravel arrive, and also the cavalry! Great to have help. My back is aching just thinking of the backbreaking work going on at the moment. Love as always from County Durham xxx ❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Glenys 🥰

[@chellerowe9390]

This is such a magnificent project and you are all so inspiring and proof that hard work is always worth the end result. You should all be so proud of yourselves. What an awesome family you are. ❤️

[@caro_linecld3962]

It is simply wonderful when dreams and ideas are realised. You all work so hard for it and with such dedication that it simply has to succeed. You were lucky to find the Chateau, but the Chateau was equally lucky with you. You are doing a marvellous job with skill and great taste. My best wishes and greetings to you all

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Caroline 🥰

[@dianaflint6790]

I recall you removing the massive trees, bramble n sheer overgrown mess that was this garden before. WOW! AMAZING feat to see all your dreams coming together. It is going to look TRUELY AMAZING!!!!! X CANNOT WAIT 😍

[@alc7020]

How far you have come and what a masterpiece of personal effort you have put into the garden space. Looking so lovely in design. To be enjoyed for generations.

[@thomascherry8155]

Rent a small front end loader and wagon to help move the gravel

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Stunning garden! I can’t believe how much has been done already to get LaLacelle back to its original beauty, or even more beautiful than it ever was.

[@bluedeep8041]

❤ this vlog, I get to watch this hard working family.

[@user-zi6ic2bf6n]

I'm in awe of all of you. This garden is going to be stunning!!😊😍

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@shannonmonkman1763]

The plans are great. Box is one of my favourite hedge to create borders, easy maintenance. I can’t wait to see it finished, amazing job.

[@lynnbfoster]

Just magnificent. Hard to believe how drastic the changes have been.

[@user-wf4ej9gf1y]

The garden will be just magnificent.

[@user-uu6ff7dz6r]

I love watching the transformation from derelict to beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@helenf9650]

What a fantastic garden design. I love the symmetry and the repeating circles extending to the negative space! It is by far the best garden amongst the chateaus of KZbin land. Can’t wait to see what you plant ❤

[@janpixnow3369]

Just watched Steve and Patrick install their fountian! You need a fountian in the center of the walled garden!🎉🎉

[@CMRCC07]

The aerial view of the garden is just beautiful. Now imagine when it’s all completed???

[@juzamud]

I think a statue in the center would be lovely

[@karenbrindley7170]

Great idea to show the plans again. What an adventure it has been and you all have accomplished so much in a year. I am excited for Shayne to be there to see it in person. We are so proud of your dedication and hard work.

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

I remember!!! What a ton of work!!! 🥰🎶❤️🎶🌻🎶🌻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🏰🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🌸🌞🌻

[@suzannepolder3929]

It’s a good thing that Patrick sometimes takes on a supervisory role and lets you do all the digging. I’d hate for him to overdo. 🤪🤣

[@tinekejoldersma]

I love the plan, repeat things so it all ties together, keep the sight lines open and it will be stunning. Most people fall for as much variety as possible while big spaces with repeating plants and furniture tie a garden this big together. Glad you take something else for the boxwood. You need a mighty amount of toxic spray to kill the moth. It is not worth it because of the health hazard. We know on here you get the gravel in by hand. Like you do all the family way. Love that.

[@margaretbradley4904]

Your family is amazing but there is only one Patrick and I would suggest that you have a statue of him in the new garden because let’s face it he did most of the digging and you will have him forever keep doing what you do love it all❤

[@user-tj8jr6gg9c]

You have all worked so hard on this,can't believe how amazing it looks.Give yourselves a good pat on the back.😊

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jandelbert]

Your hard work is really paying off. The garden transformation is fantastic. The garden is going to be stunning.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@theresagosling1530]

Beautiful design. I love the symmetry and the room / seating area spaces.

[@hmeyers5114]

Looking at the garden design, it appears that there will be little shade until the trees reach a decent height (probably a few years). If you placed benches around the center circle, you could place a *huge* terracotta, or ceramic pot, in the center. In the summer, you could plant it and put a giant patio umbrella in it illuminated with fairy lights, In the winter, you could take in the umbrella and replace it with a Christmas tree with lights. It just looks lush!

[@eightiesallen3180]

I can't wait to see this filled with plants and waterworks.

[@CeciliaA1902]

I agree with you, Terry, that the color of the foundational base gravel matches the grey colors of the buildings and walls of the chateau and garden; however, I think you should consider the topcoat of pea gravel (even if it's in the same grey color) because the pea gravel topcoat would add a level of formality and tradition that suits the formal garden you are creating. The current base gravel seems more suitable for roads and driveways and lacks the elegance of pea gravel.

[@melaniegardner7317]

Tracy, I admire you so!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Melanie 🥰

[@user-kw4et3kg9b]

Gardens make a home come to life!

[@ramonapansegrau2217]

A beautiful white lacy gazebo in the middle - not solid,then two curved benches on each side inside (and maybe a marble mosaic floor). A place for a wedding, a lovely dinner, or to enjoy the view.. that’s my romantic side speaking…

[@betha5893]

Amazing undertaking! You will have such a sense of accomplishment when you finally stroll in the completed garden with your favorite beverage in hand! Not to mention you will need a full time gardener to maintain it! 🙃

[@charisoutofTexas]

Rob!! Terry and Ash REALLY need your help moving gravel!

[@ptwnbratche]

Guys I could watch the landscaping work all day long ! How about a pond with water lilies in the center circle? The outline looks amazing.

[@rrice10]

Increddddddible garden transformation! Loving the progress!

[@SingerGeneLeonard]

Guys it’s looking Amazing!!! Sorry I haven’t been responding lately I have to go to the library to watch y’all.

[@EthanLomas]

You must be so proud, Terry - the plans look wonderful. Almost as beautiful as you 🥰

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I can already envision that beautiful garden! I can see your mum out there all the time soaking it all in. We visited the UK in 2000. The gardens were the most beautiful I’d ever seen.

[@amypratti7478]

Absolutely love the plans... You all have a great eye for landscaping. I'm hopeful for a monument to the chateau, a historic salute to all who lived there before you, they've given you the ability to be there now

[@wildfireintexas]

Love the aerial shot of the garden. It’s going to be spectacular.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

[@ginanoble7203]

I see an amazing vista and lots and lots of maintenance.Not “just” jobs but lots of love and happiness for all

[@vivanasperen3339]

Imagine a year from now when all those plants are well established….it will be very beautiful.

[@carmeladeck6948]

How beautiful the garden will look. So happy all your dreams are coming true. 😊

[@michaelwieneke1992]

With the caveat that I watched this video AFTER the one posted the following day, I do think that you should keep the color of the gravel as is. Though a natural/beige would look good as well, it's preferable to leave the gravel in its current gray/blue color. It ties it all together. Well done! The scale of this project is quite astounding. I'm extremely impressed!

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Take a look at the Gardens of Filoli. You may get some ideas for your focal points. We vist the gardens frequently... they're like going back in time. ❤️🙏

[@lynealkknight61]

I vote for a beautiful statue in the center. No matter what you put there it will be amazing

[@davidmerritt3995]

Again, I am in awe of your willingness to take on monumental projects! You are progressing so quickly, it's a testament to the work you all put into your dream. It looks fantastic already and you don't even have plants in yet. Can't wait to see it when it's done and filled in. Magnificent. Michael

[@susancronin3443]

Love the plans the allow you to meander and take time to smell the roses and contemplate life🌳🌷🌹💐🌸

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

Gee I could watch you work all day - no wonder my own garden is suffering.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Haha. Thanks Carol 🥰

[@vintagemoss9578]

That garden is going to be absolutely stunning!!!! Well done 😊

[@Wendys-World]

I know you wanted ideas for your center of the walled garden. My idea was some type of gazebo with some seating inside the Gazebo area with some type of shade whether it be some kind of roof on the Gazebo or something for plants to grow up and actually shade over that area. Because that Garden is going to be totally in the Sun and for people to be able to enjoy it for a longer period of time they will probably need some place to sit and be in the shade at some point. I know that Stephanie at Chateau Diaries recently installed a type of Center gazebo in their wall Garden and they're doing climbing plants to go over that area. Maybe you want to take a look at hers on her videos. Her cousin installed it I can't wait to see what your garden is going to look like when it starts to grow out it looks like it's going to be gorgeous.❤😊

[@maryelmore9019]

Looks terrific, what back breaking work! the clearing of trees, roots, branmbles, the cement blocks and now the gravel...take it slow and lets not throw anyones backs out!

[@sylviaprice5303]

I think it's amazing looking back at all the work you have done. Again the attention to detail is outstanding. and Ash must have very strong legs laying all those slabs. Good to see Patrick overseeing it all.

[@kennstransky]

Like Back to The Future!