Have You Changed Your Mind About Rocks in the Garden? // Any Celebrities That Follow You? // Recap 🌿

[@truthtalker4038]

Aaron just cracks me up! He tries to be so diplomatic... yet tells the truth in a gentle way. The facial expressions never disappoint.

[@janedodson7583]

Too funny Aaron

[@aloras405]

I think the word that describes Aaron is tactful. He isn't really afraid to tell the truth but he knows the best way to say it without being a jerk or rude about it.

[@theteenagegardener]

“Pizza is ALWAYS a good choice.” Well-said Aaron, well-said! 😂

[@amywatkins9309]

Absolutely!

[@Debbie3360]

Depends on the pizza. I’m in NJ & hubby & I are pizza snobs we drive 35 miles for pizza.

[@margieloveless6139]

Having a slice right now for breakfast!!!

[@smorgan7245]

😂😂

[@lorenaperrodin8210]

I have to side with Laura on the pizza comment. Pizza is good when there are no other choices. 😜

[@KarenShirey]

I have to tell you, Hoselink changed my life. I am 75 yrs old and they (one on front of house, one on back) have made it so easy for me to keep taking care of my plants by myself. I wish I had started gardening at a younger age, but I am loving it even if I am a bit on the slow side.😆 I have also been a copy cat on my augers and drills. LOVE the ease of using them ❤🦋 Thank you Aaron and Laura for all of your inspiration.❤🦋

[@annehedlund7333]

I envy you!

[@kimklicker1886]

Thanks for another great informative video! Aaron needs to put one or two game cams around the pond. You'll be so surprised at what critters come in the night....raccoons, fox, deer, neighbor dogs! You build it they will come!! ❤❤❤

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

GREAT idea! DO IT, Aaron!!!

[@PK-bh1ww]

YES! That would be interesting for the kids to view the video.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Yes! I love this idea!! 😊

[@Sisteryoda1440]

That would be awesome - great suggestion!!!

[@NursemomB853]

You do a great job with the types of exposure your kids receive. It gives them a well rounded ability to deal with multiple situations. You’re great and loving parents!

[@chrisrfan]

I’m with Laura…a stacked stone edge between the gravel and the berm would look so much more natural. To me, the bricks beings formality. Now we know where Samantha Grace got the saying, “it’s not my fault!” from! Lol!!😂

[@folee_edge]

"You can't bubble wrap [children]" Best parental advice since the last time I said it. Props, Laura.

[@nancyzimmerman1982]

There is an incredible artistry to rock placement. This is why DIY ponds often fall short visually.

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

I agree. The secret is to have ‘too many’ rocks. Not enough and the ‘rockery’ looks like a large pudding studded with sultanas. More is definitely more with rockeries.

[@jan-johannes-bosman]

Specialist is so expensive nowadays that DIY seems like the only choice. I just fixed my houses wiring, irrigation and my car by watching a lot of videos and reading forums. I even helped an elderly lady to fix her electricity, no cost. I am a specialist in a different field (many a $$$ of certifications and CPE's) and observed the old conundrum. Money vs time vs quality. What and when is it good enough? How much knowledge?🤗🇿🇦

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I grew up on Lake Michigan sailing with my dad and mom. I had a healthy respect of water where some kids, who hadn't had experience around water, did not understand that water needs respect to be around or they could get in trouble. As an adult, my kids were used to being outdoors near water - they understand the safety rules because of their experience. Some of their friends (and especially parents) couldn't understand the dangers of water or climbing on rocks out on Lake Michigan. Water safety and outdoor safety became part of my inner language bc of my parents.

[@paulah7222]

"Children need to do dangerous things safely." I've heard this recently and I have decided that this is wise. You teach them to be near water and in water-which could be dangerous-safely. The same, really, with anything. You are right to not let them be in a bubble.

[@davidhatfield5714]

The question about keeping a garden journal caused me remember seeing a story of an old barn. The owner drew a basic map of his garden/yard on the wall of the barn. Drawings with Name, date planted and location of trees and major plants. I’m talking, about a hundred years ago! That wall now considered “folk art” and a family treasure! So wonderful for family to see❤❤

[@robertparker8669]

Awesome that you include the children in what all you do. I agree, the more they are around it all, the more knowledgeable they will be. Love your family dynamics.

[@risalangdon9883]

Roflol Laura!! Hahaha when my oldest daughter was about 3-4 years old. I was in my room putting fresh sheets on the bed. My daughter walks past my door, backs up a second and says "I don't have nothing" lol. I said what is it you don't have? She replied, "I don't have your stapler". lol. She also always told on herself hahahaha. Small children are a joy and a source of amusement! I just love being around their innocent perspectives on life.

[@Gin0827]

Laura do you remember saying, “I want our place to feel like the destination where we want to be.” Why go to a paradise when you are living in it. Kuddos to all that you both have accomplished! 👏👏👏❤️✅

[@iartistdotme]

This was delightful to watch - especially the interaction between you and Aaron. Such a happy and respectfully relationship.

[@zormier2002]

Yes! 50 years ago parents raised their kids to be adults. Example: at a young age they had them doing farm chores, cleaning, cooking, ect. They taught them how to be grown up when they were still little. Included them in all the activities. Nowadays they say “well, kids need to be kids.” Or “they grow up fast enough, let them have fun” and I think that is a real disservice to young people. They get stuck in their room playing or with a babysitter while their parents tackle the projects. I think I prefer to raise them as adults so that they can see the successes and failures and learn early in life how to handle them. Hard work is a fact of life and I think people will always find time to play so to me it would be more beneficial to include them in the big projects.

[@kellieleahy66]

I think it shouldn't be either or. It should be both and. I worked hard alongside my folks and learned a great deal about life, but I was also given time to be a carefree kid. It was during that "kid time" I developed my imagination and independence, bravery and curiosity.

[@zormier2002]

@@kellieleahy66 yes both is important. Sorry if that didn’t come across in my message.

[@kellieleahy66]

@zormier2002 oh no offense taken. I think you are absolutely right. Too many parents shelter their children from real life work, pain, and joy. They do them and our society a terrible disservice. I just thought I'd add my experience. 🙂 Sometimes, as a parent, it's tough getting the balance right.

[@saraw8503]

I grew up on a coastal island. In my generation, kids were free range. We went home for meals, but aside from that, we spent summer days leisurely exploring. I can’t recall anyone ever drowning. We were all part fish.

[@sheilaasbjeld8979]

I loved how Aaron said ok it’s my fault lol I could see Benjamin when he said that 😂 you guys bring so much happiness to me. Thank you for sharing everything that you do with us .

[@karenbrock2781]

Love the new benches, they look wonderful in the flower garden!! A great place for you to stop and rest Laura!! Love your show ❤

[@krisyates6374]

Hoselink has been an absolute garden life changer!! To be able to have the hose put away sooo quickly makes watering a joy!

[@rebeccabee6615]

I feel bad that Laura has to defend what she wears. Many laborers that work outdoors wear long sleeves. And…huge difference being in a dry climate! The sun can kill you. Keep on keepin on, Laura. ❤

[@marebear09]

I've started taking a cue from her and wearing pants and long sleeves while working outside - it makes sense!

[@rebeccabee6615]

@@marebear09 I do too much of the time. In the past couple of years I’ve really become vigilant. I also slather on the SPF on the parts that are exposed. I have blue eyes. I now just need to get better about wearing sunglasses! 😎

[@lauravandien2363]

Leaving a forever home is hard. We retired and moved from a property that I thought we would never leave. I still miss it , but when one door shuts another door opens. Your videos have given me a new interest, where I didn’t have the time on the the horse farm to garden much. I look forward to to your videos every morning and have learned so much-thank you!

[@judyklein3221]

You are amazing parents to Benjamin and Samantha! Including them in your activities increases their life knowledge immeasurably. You are correct in educating them to the dangers and great results of hard work. Lucky children to have such terrific mom and dad! This is another wonderful recap of a very productive week.!💕

[@MissSadara]

Laura! I almost cried with relief when you said you talked to your kids about the pound and kinda got in their face about it. My baby brother drowned when he was 2. I have so many fears with this kids around water because of it. Little bit of lifelong PTSD. I am sure you guys will have a lot of fun with it!

[@lisag6796]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@sierralewis3914]

Laura I love all your videos. The Sunday videos are my favorite just for the banter between you and Aaron.

[@reginawensel3461]

It would be interesting to set up cameras to capture all the wildlife visitors the pond will attract. I’ll bet you have deer before Christmas . Thanks for bringing us along on your journey I’m enjoying every minute of it .

[@staceyallard2692]

I love that idea!!!

[@darlenemc3586]

I hope they don't have deer! Deer came thru my yard a few nights ago eating the tops off every Columbine I had and they ate my Willow saplings, twigs and all!! I can't stand those huge pests, they will eat every rose in your garden, all the tulips, etc!!

[@YSLRD]

​@@darlenemc3586Also, they carry and drop ticks. Deer need to be deterred from around a house.

[@dolliemaesone]

Great idea !

[@annehedlund7333]

Thanks to Hoselink for todays lovely recap. They tidy up the hose mess!

[@AQTGirly4U]

We have drip and I can't agree more!!! I put a few new planters around my back patio recently and ran drip to them. My husband couldn't understand why I went to all the effort to do that. Well, it's one day of effort for HOURS of time saved and healthy plants later!

[@michelesimpson2237]

Great recap. Aaron hope you feel better. Have a great week everyone. Hope our heat wave in Austin ends soon. Brutal summer so far.

[@donnabraden3126]

I learned a fun fact a year ago about water. When streams come down mountains and meander left and right, this affects the charge of the water, and helps with aeration of course. And by charge of the water, I mean if the stream is bending one direction, the water gets charged positively, and when the stream bends the opposite direction, the water gets charged negatively. And it all has a balance.

[@wynnesutton5797]

Self watering pots do have their place. I was the horticulturist for the City of Rosemount MN. We had 60+ hanging planters and 45 large planters placed downtown and at several buildings. Watering those every day took ALL day for 1 employee including weekends. By switching all of those to self watering we were able to water the hanging baskets 2 to 3 days a week and the pots 1 to 2 days a week depending on temperature and rain. What a difference! It was the best decision for labor costs! 😁

[@2angelsnet]

Can you even IMAGINE Christmas Lights this year? Y'all just bring GREAT JOY! to the world.

[@SenterStuff61]

Yes to Hoselink! I have purchased three (so far) and gotten other family members to purchase them after seeing them on your videos! They are amazing! Glad Hoselink now offers the pipe/pole to install them on.

[@marthaseverance8990]

You are so adorable, I just loved when you assured us “ It’s not my fault” about the aqua pots. Wonder where Samantha got that saying from You have so helped me thru the last couple years. I so look forward to each new video. I’m 79, lost my. Husband of 59 years , my son has cancer and lives with me. he had spent 3.5 months in hosp. Yup your my. Happy place. Thank you

[@724ldc]

🙏 Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you have someone to help you care for your son.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Bless you, hope you son is doing ok. Hope you have a wonderful week!

[@kimby81]

Sending hugs to you 🙏🏻

[@dolliemaesone]

God Bless you and your son

[@kimpossiblymagic67]

The pond has been so fun to watch come together. It looks amazing

[@LindaKing-jr4fz]

Watching the whole project was amazing!!

[@wheaties1435]

Experience and exposure to hands on makes for very capable kids! Kudos!

[@SnappyR]

Skin Medica sales just sky rocketed after this video lol♥This really must work as I agree, your skin always looks radiant for being in the sun so much!

[@linsmith2310]

I hv too Say Home made in a wood fire Veggies Pizzazz the Best, when U plan Ur outdoors Kitchen put in a fire burning box with Pizzazz Oven cooker on top, One Of Our Best decision in Our remodeling best Ever, Hubby's also built cooking half wall, smoker, grill, and yep overboard a flat griddle grill too yep 😊 we are the go to Families gathering house 😊 Grand kids are learning and enjoying cooking with Grand's, Wonderful Best choices Ever!! ❤😊

[@llenic1253]

I clutched my pearls at the price, but I was surprisingly comforted to hear you've been using a good sunscreen all along. It's always nice to find people you admire are taking care of themselves.

[@heatherfisk9670]

I decided to bite the bullet and buy a hose link this Spring and it's been so so nice. I already want another one, or two lol. My husband has said several times how much he loves it.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Terrific video as usual! Your parenting skills are spot on!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us all on GA!

[@stephaniewilliams9469]

I freakin LOVE Aaron’s realistic points of view and wisdom!! (28:35-ish) Such a cool guy!! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@charlee1503]

I really enjoyed the pond build!n It looks beautiful AND I I can't wait to see it all finished with the stone pathway and stone deck area!

[@debralockhart94]

We have four Hoselinks and will never look back. They have changed our watering lives 🥰

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great recap. I love your pond. You are great parents and it shows in how your children behave. We have let them play, explore, and learn while we are there to keep them safe. Your videos bring such joy and knowledge to so many of us. Thank you

[@spoodie1]

SPF info: I was a cosmetic chemist before I retired and I manufactured skin care products. I can tell you that any SPF above 30 does very little. SPF30 blocks 97% and a SPF 50 only blocks 98%, SPF100 99%, the difference is not worth the expense. Higher is not really better. It is a marketing ploy to charge more money. also buy store brands because often they are made by the same company. I know from experience.

[@enchanting111]

We bought a hoselink for the front of the house this spring. After a few months we bought a second for the back. Love them! Thanks for the rec. Your pond is beautiful!

[@carolynmcelmeel1851]

Laura and Aaron you are both so refreshing to watch. You get along so well and your bantering back and forth cracks me up. Your marriage should be envied by many because your personalities are matched so well. I’ve loved watching your videos from the first video I watched. You explain things in plain English for us backyard gardeners. I do have a question or a favor to ask, could you please show a close up picture of Paul and Bethany in one of your up coming videos?

[@nicholasmuni7995]

I have said it in the past and now with the pond added you are creating a lifetime extravaganza of a garden, something I can only see in Philadelphia at Longwood Gardens, Thanks for letting me enjoy watching you create this masterpiece garden.

[@jacquelineguzman174]

Longwood Gardens is amazing. I wonder if Laura and Aaron have visited.

[@barbarajohnson1348]

One of the greatest thing I loved was Benjamin moving the first dirt. Can we say Memory to the Max.

[@grumpyoldgeezer7932]

As a 5 year old, I played with Tonka trucks, so jealous of Benjamin running the real thing.

[@terresiagregg9326]

Morning Laura n Aaron the pond is absolutely gorgeous n all your gardens are so beautiful love how you let the kids help do things n you are so encouraging with them to do things

[@debbiejacks2085]

I have to defend the AuquaPots. We live in Northern Illinois and the AquaPots are a game changer for us. I have only watered/filled them once per week and they are thriving. I have them around our front door area that is challenging to reach with a hose and I LOVE them. I only have drip set up to our raised bed garden and a few containers in the backyard. There are benefits to both. We ❤️ AquaPots! I cannot wait to try the new light ones.

[@kathyowens5372]

I have 4 Hoselink hoses because of your videos. They have changed my gardening life! Thank you!

[@meme5jack]

Pools can be fun as well Laura. Formal, yes....close to the Hartley, with automatic skimmers and floor vacs that work by themselves. Another project, just give it some time, but it would look amazing in your garden.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ Another great recap. Looking forward to a followup with Greg & Chris🙌🏻I heard a stream of some sort…? How super awesome! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@GMZGardens]

LoL, It wasn’t my fault! We now know where Samantha get’s it from🥰 I love you all so very much and appreciate knowing you are so real, good or bad, success or fail you bring us along ❤

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Aaron, I am the Live Plant Specialist for my Home Depot (zone 8A). Of course, that also means that I'm the dead plant specialist, LOL. I purchased the Picture This app and have been generally very happy with it. Although I don't have a hort degree, I have years of gardening experience in the Southeast US.

[@laurenchandler765]

I got a hoselink from your recommendation. My whole family uses it. It’s truly the most used and useful garden tool we have.

[@LoraFlowers1475]

I can't tell you how much i enjoy getting up early Sunday mornings and watching the recap videos. I enjoy my morning Mt Dew (cheers Aaron 🍻) and getting on with my day.

[@callalacey]

That is hilarious that Samantha says it’s not my fault. I remember when my daughter was young she suddenly started crying and ran to timeout. I never did figure out what she done lol.

[@auntiegliz737]

🤣 Adorable!

[@JC-cu2xf]

Thank you for all you do. And the opportunities that come with your friendship. A gift card is an amazing gift. Thank you

[@emilyh4177]

Even with the existing pond project I still do enjoy and look forward watching you plant anything in your garden and learning from your experience. I enjoy watching you and Aaron talk about the week too. People love this channel because you both are obviously kind, talented, hard working, great parents and sweet to each other. Your hard work has paid off and the both of you are able to create this amazing space for your family. Good on you!

[@danajorgensson2540]

What an incredible week you and your family had with big changes with finishing the pond area! And then all the garden maintenance which is vast even with your marvelous staff. So enjoyable to see you and Aaron siting down and have such fun making the recap video and passing along such great information!

[@coloraturaElise]

It's so much fun watching you guys bust each other's chops!

[@prairierose4647]

I’d love a hoselink (or 2,3 or 4 😊) I’ve been trying to convince my husband to buy 1 to try.

[@susienegrete4274]

Love watching the recap videos it brings out topics that sometimes I didn’t catch on the videos. Aaron and his facial expression’s are everything 😂

[@ClassicallyMish]

3:48 I love when Benjamin observes while his hands are on his hips; he looks like the safety inspector. 😂😊

[@KK38941]

We have large rocks in our yard. We chiseled some rocks to make bird baths. Honey bees and birds love them. We use the hose and clean them every few days.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

My husband hand dug a lily pond for me about 25 years ago. We've always had fish in it and never had a heater in it for them. I'm in Kansas so our winter temps can be as low as -10. We keep a water bubbler going so that the pond doesn't freeze over and some of our fish are over 15 years old. I didn't think that I could overwinter a tropical lily in it.

[@patjones5723]

I'm 76 years young 😉 and seen many family's....you two are the best parents l've ever seen. I agree with 99% of everything you say and do ❤ WTG ❤

[@maureenlarkin3495]

You guys rock! And crack me up! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! :)

[@LorraineWatson]

I’m with you, Laura; my landscaper suggested we paint our fence and I said the same “then it’ll require RE-painting….the garden will hide it eventually.” I think he was disappointed 💁🏼‍♀️

[@kellyluce533]

I love your attitude with the kids. They learn soo much by watching you and you including them by explaining. It is soo important to kids attitude.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

“Relationships” 👏🏻

[@stephducated18g]

Morning everyone 😊

[@deboradelaney3614]

Laura and Aron, you spoke of mosquitoes in the South Garden and you still have the pondless waterfall. After the pond was completed you saw how it attracted dragonflies and birds that eat mosquitoes. The pondless waterfall could do the same thing and both of the water features will also attract bats at night that help to eat those nasty bugs too! The South Garden may need the pondless waterfall.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Wonder if that’s the project they alluded to.

[@janettelandis342]

Dragonflies, which eat insects as adults, are a great control on the mosquito population. A single dragonfly can eat 30 to hundreds of mosquitoes per day. 12 ) Hundreds of dragonflies of different species will gather in swarms, either for feeding or migration. According to an article in Smithsonian magazine, dragonflies can eat from 30 up to hundreds of mosquitoes in a day, along with other insects. And this spring when we've had so much rain, it's great to see such a nice influx of dragonflies.

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

Love the benches! They remind me of some my grandparents had. Timeless! 😊

[@jeansandhoodiegardengal2975]

Great question about the skincare……sounds fabulous

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@nicolesgarden860]

3:07 my parents got me my first hoselink for my birthday in July. Game changer! They knew I had been wanting one for years from watching all of your videos, and I finally got one! It was the best birthday gift EVER!!!!❤❤❤

[@meganparsons3214]

Aaron: "It's probably rare that people would have rock on their property." Me: "You all should come visit our property in Northern Wisconsin. We have so many rocks!" (We actually have large trees growing on top of large rocks with no dirt.) I love you both and if you ever feel the inclination to come to northern Wisconsin we'd love to have you come visit us and our trees and rocks. We'll send you home with some homemade maple syrup! Absolutely love all of your videos. I learn so much watching them.

[@lgrillo]

I bought my first hoselink last year due to your recommendation and loved it so much I bought a second one for the other side of the house this year. I had an issue with an accessory and the company took care of it immediately. Great products and excellent customer service.

[@itsonlyada]

I’m in Florida and use these stickers and padding to conceal the dji lav mics under shirts. With my humidity & Laura’s activity you’d want to be sure the adhesive has made good contact with the shirt.

[@enbrij]

Laura, I'm in northern Utah and my koi pond depth is at 2 feet. I don't use a pond heater in the winter. I leave the waterfall running all year long and that moving water helps create air pockets under the ice. My fish have survived in there for over 12 years. Of course you should consult the professionals but my pond has not needed the pond heater.

[@kathyelseroad3166]

Glad you said they are in swim lessons!!!!!!!!!! Yahoo!

[@liveandlearn7642]

Funny story (to us, at least): my SIL in Austin bought some very expensive koi for a pre-existing koi pond at their new house, and a few days later saw a great blue heron standing out beside the pond, gulping them down one after another like a buffet smorgasboard!

[@gsxgrl]

As I was watching you read the questions, I wanted to tell you all the answers you were unsure of!! I'm in my 3rd year of "Living the Aquascape Lifestyle"!!! It's an amazing journey, and you will love it! My pond is a couple of feet off my front porch. I wouldn't doubt you'll want one closer!! A cup of coffee and throwing food off the porch is the way to go!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@arossnagl]

People need to try out long sleeve sun shirts. They are so cool and you don’t need sunscreen all over your arms. So great.

[@connie6623]

Major change with the pond. Love it.

[@the_garden_on_700N]

Thank you for your comments about a pool vs a pond. I would love a pond for the exact same reasons Laura does. It's pretty year round. We have an inground pool & it's depressing 7 months out of the year seeing it covered. Thank you to Laura, Aaron, Greg & all the wonderful people who created this beautiful oasis. ❤

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

I can tell you by the amount of videos that are popping up my my feed concerning your pond build.... it was worth it to them. I have watched all of the videos that the team made while on your build and I can assure you that just have "Laura with GA" in their title got them clicks! 🙂

[@theteenagegardener]

Good morning Laura! 🌿

[@melissakalber2185]

I'm the same way about remembering the names of plants. When you love them, you just remember them. If I don't, I stick the plant tag in an area you can't see.

[@PaulaSwann501]

I absolutely love your videos. I look forward to seeing them everyday.

[@heathersgardenpeace]

❤ pond >pool for chill aspect

[@judyk7115]

I love that you include the kids in so many things. Can't wait to hear about your next project coming up!

[@tammyborsos]

Our kids have always been around water. We love water sports. I agree it’s better to have them around things so they understand the fun around it as well as the risks.

[@kathyludgate9487]

I agree with Laura 38:56 a about the stacked stone edge between the gravel and the berm , it would really add to the surrounding area , more naturalistic...it would look awesome ...love everything that Aaron and Laura have done to their property 😊😊