He LIT her backyard on FIRE! - Part 1 | Long, wet, thick lawn EVERYWHERE.

[@jamiematthews7693]

Amazing to hear you helping a DV survivor. Seeing the yard recover after he tried to burn, it will hopefully help on her healing path.

[@frances7341]

Thank you for continuing to help those in need! You are setting a positive example for the lady and her children!

[@ritafoster4958]

I always give you a thumbs up before I start watching the video Ryan- because I already know that you will do a wonderful job on any yard! You never let us or the client down! ❤️🇨🇦

[@kmcfarlane4038]

Hi Rita, if you wait 30+seconds (literally) before clicking the thumbs up, it carries greater weight with the KZbin algorithms 👍

[@TheTlangdon]

@@kmcfarlane4038thank you for educating those of us ignorant about KZbin algorithms. I always hit the thumbs up as soon as I open the video. I’ll wait till the end from now on!

[@jasonlarson650]

Thank goodness you were there when the lady with kids needed it the most. You always go far and beyond to help those who need it the most. People with agro problems need to be held accountable for their actions. Especially with so much DV on the news. That aside, you are helping the women and kids in ways that is priceless.

[@miriamrighter1666]

Australians need a rake that is designed like a pet hair dematting comb. Curved tines are sharpened on the inside curve to cut through the mats in the pet's hair. A rake like that would cut through those runners, making the lawn rebound quicker! I also want to say that I am so happy to see you giving support to a domestic violence survivor. When I escaped an abusive marriage, back in 1993, there was not the awareness nor the support for DV survivors. I was pretty much on my own, trying to take care of three kids with no support, no job at first, no home, no furniture... just a car and my kids. So it makes me happy to see the awareness and support for survivors (male or female) of DV now!

[@tetedur377]

Those are called thatching rakes.

[@isabelkerr712]

I was thinking the same thing about the lawn. Like the times on a harvester!

[@romadiau]

I'm sure that if that worked, people would be using something like that. If you're not familiar with Kikuyu grass, you have NO idea what it's like. Those runners are like rope/cord and incredibly strong. They travel for feet on top of and under the ground. It can emerge in a garden bed 6' away from the "lawn" and if the updraft from a rotary mower can't lift them up to be cut by the blades, I can't see anything else working. You cannot afford to let Kikuyu get out of control, otherwise it's a nightmare. It DOES make a nice, tough lawn, but In peak growing season, I've had to mow it every 5-7 days to keep on top of it, plus regularly Roundup around the edges. Oh, and I live in roughly the same area as Ryan works and have dealt with this rotten grass all my life.

[@Abeille30]

just need a scarifier or verticuter

[@Pauline-h3u]

Well done Ryan that grass looks awful, glad we don’t have it over here. The lady will be very happy with her garden, will give her the incentive to go out and hopefully keep it up. ❤❤. Pauline 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kathymurphy7026]

That lawn was brutal! Thanks for helping and showing her there are good people in this world

[@bethann1222]

Your description about how domestic violence can affect someone’s emotional functioning was well done. Who knows how many people will be somehow touched by that part of your narrative.

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Even if it helps one person it's worth it 😌

[@christinahickman9757]

Ryan you do a phenomenal job you have perfected your craft great job

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Another gift, wonderful! I have no doubt having the yards cleaned up and tidied will help this woman regain her sense of well being 🙏❤️ God bless you again Ryan.

[@carolgadles7045]

Bless you for helping this family. I can only imagine what she has been through 😢 Great beginning on the cleanup !!!

[@LiavanderLaan]

So good to see that you help people with limited income and/or mental issues! 😂😂 If not for your compassion, who else would help them. Hope you get yourself lots of support via youtube and otherwise! I will keep on following you from my country, the Netherlands

[@LiavanderLaan]

Sorry for the totally wrong smileys. They came there accidentily.

[@LiavanderLaan]

Please neglect the wrong smileys. I am so sorry; I accidentily pushed a wrong button.

[@CSeifert]

Thank you for your hard work and kind heart. 💖💖👍👍

[@brendalonergan5111]

This poor woman😢 I hope she is able to get a restraining order! Thank heavens you were able to take one thing off her mind and give her a boost❤

[@sarahgoodman6410]

What a fabulous job, yet again Ryan. You are a good person.

[@sarahtuffery3697]

Brilliant clean up, cannot wait to see rest..❤

[@lamonafoster363]

Wonderful job! Thank you for providing the backstory and supporting this family in need. ❤

[@simplyrita1234]

A wonderful gift for this lady. You have a big heart Ryan and do a great job.

[@joycefuller9177]

Awesome series.

[@marioneichler6333]

Thank you Ryan for helping others ❤

[@Helen-l3i]

Enjoy your work, very organized and thorough!

[@allisonogrady696]

Some people need a good hard look at themselves. Happy Fathers Day Ryan❤ I hope the kiddies engulf ypu with love and appreciation.

[@stefwhite83]

It looks like this lady despite where she has been has still done what she can. Thank you so much for helping her get on top of it again. I have no doubt that this will help her in her new start moving forwards.

[@Maree-x3e]

Bless you for helping this poor mother. Domestic violence is the scourge of our society and so many women children and some men live in fear everyday. 😢 I know this lady will feel so relieved that her lawn is nice and clean for her children to play in. One less thing for her to worry about. 🥰

[@gday9258]

Coming to the rescue is great

[@carolmarker1152]

Beautiful job it looks great. I hope that everything goes well for her and as well for you I enjoy watching and I’ll keep watching for the next part.😊

[@sandrascott4834]

Good on you for helping this woman & her family out. I wouldn't even guess as to how she has been feeling & coping with all that has happened. Hopefully with your help this will help her to start healing.

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

Hard work, nice job ❤

[@bethjohnson2793]

I'm so glad you got to get the job done for the family. I hope the kids see that not all men are crazy and violent. I hope the authorities took care of the man. Wow great job done

[@Lisa-c1e9w]

You do an amazing job!

[@Catty2428]

I’m so glad you were there to help her from what she has been through it was needed. I’m glad no one was hurt. You do an awesome job well done.

[@sallyc2593]

A grand job, as ever. Domestic violence is the pits.

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

Thank you for giving back this family their garden, hopefully your work will help them feel safe once more in their home

[@BrendaHarney]

OMG, Ryan! I am exhausted just watching you work so hard to clean up that horrendous grass. Why would any developer, builder or sod farm put that type of grass down. I have never seen nothing like that grass, looks more like a weed to me. I couldn’t believe how hard you had to work just to get it down some. Bless your heart!!! The whipper snipper seemed to cut it down easier. Hats off to you young man!! Look forward to all your videos, from Ontario Canada

[@jeanwoodhouse8899]

It became all the rage as the grass is fast growing and somewhat tolerant to less water. It's looks wonderful when it is kept mown on a regular basis but if left, it is how you see it. 😢

[@arickett68]

I’m in Toronto and was wondering how this grass became such a scourge in Australia?

[@BrendaHarney]

Thank you for the explanation Ryan. I imagine you cringe when you walk into a yard and see it, lol.

[@allanmowz]

Can't speak for Australia but story goes New Zealand imported it deliberately to hold the sand dunes together from erosion. It did that easily and then went on to conquer the rest of the country also. But why do we still like it? It's an awesome grass if kept maintained. You can have a gold green of it if you mow it short and often enough. We use it in public parks and sports fields because it's self repairing - if a rugby player kicks a chunk up or even a car skids through it you'd never know in a few months time with no intervention at all. As a Kiwi mower I live the stuff, but again IF regularly maintained every few weeks at the least. Looking at the video I'm going to guess this lawn is only a few months growth.

[@BrendaHarney]

@@allanmowz thank you for your explanation, it does make sense in the sand area. I just wonder if many folks have got their feet in the vines.

[@maryposthuma3010]

Great job done so far.🌷

[@drusabs]

amazing job I love watching the edging for the walkway to a clothes line

[@carolwhite1281]

Tough going, but you did a great job!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@jamescosgrave626]

Great man Ryan for helping this family, hope all the good things come her way, starting with you..

[@debraholman1811]

Thank you for helping this family!! Domestic violence is no joke and can have lasting effects on the victims. I'm sure she's grateful for you and one less thing to occupy her mind. Praying for her and the children!! Excellent job!!! 👏👏

[@CorinneSechrist]

I don’t understand people like that either. It is so nice of you to help her at no charge. God bless you for it.

[@laurawilson6389]

I'm sorry she had to go thru such tragedy but things are to get better.

[@jackiejones1684]

You restore my faith in human nature Ryan. There is real empathy from you for people who find themselves in really tough situations. By restoring their gardens you give them a real lift and your way of working is dedicated to doing a proper job. Thank you for what you do and sharing with us.

[@Hamingja6266]

Thank you for explaining the type of grass. All I heard was it was called "couch grass?" I live in the USA and never saw this kind before.

[@allanmowz]

Couch is similar but not the same. Kikuyu is thicker and more agressve. It's imported from Africa in the area of the Kikuyu tribe. Here in New Zealand the story goes we imported it to hold the sand dunes together, as it puts those runners throught the ground as well as over it - you could literally cut it to dirt and it would come back, and in this case that's what would be best for it and why he got as low as he did. Beautiful grass if regularly maintained and self repairing so good for public parks and sports fields. I do feel that if it were maintained to typical American heights of a couple of inches it would mat underneath and become a problem. Possibly why Aussies and Kiwis like short lawns I guess.

[@Hamingja6266]

@@allanmowz Thank you for informing me. That is so interesting we don't (at least here in the northeast) have anything like this.

[@melindaapril3880]

That is the craziest grass. I’ve never seen grass that looks like spaghetti.

[@DarylHallingquest]

Another satisfying transformation on this Overgrown Yard

[@bethann1222]

Thank you for educating us about this type of grass! Now I understand why your mower bag gets full so quickly & why you have to go over it so many times!

[@allanmowz]

It's a self repairing very hardy grass. Great for sports fields and public parks. Good if regularly mowed, but it gets like this video after a few months untouched. I'm guessing this lawn is 3-5 month's worth. If you really pamper it you can get a golf green of about 6mm height if you mow it every few days.

[@bethann1222]

@@allanmowz That’s amazing how it can transform with consistent care! Kind of like people! Kindness can change a lot of things!

[@m.rosebarlow7699]

I always look forward to your videos

[@JulieDIY]

You're the best! Greetings (as always) from Minnesota in the US 😊! Let's all work to increase Ryan's viewership by commenting...even if it's just saying "hi"!

[@larryfeeks6620]

I didn't realize how large the yard was until the end. This looks like a huge undertaking, Ryan! Thank you!

[@simonslater5660]

Nice work mate as ever, he’ll of a lot to go though ! 👍

[@trishhoapili7587]

What a beast that grass is. That mower you have is as determined as you! Thank you for helping to lift the lady’s life up. Your actions and demeanor are what she needed in her life. Soft spoken, gentleness and a plan - it’s why I enjoy watching you. 😊

[@deborahmulliss6554]

That was a lot of grass clippings. Thank you ❤

[@TraceyC260]

Looking good!😊

[@jamesburns3750]

Good job Ryan.

[@Helen-l3i]

What a humongous pile of grass clippings!

[@juliecumming9243]

Great job Ryan❤

[@Checheyigen1]

Damn. I was out working in my garden when this dropped and i missed watching it in the first few hours. But it's a nice start to my day today! So glad you can help this person and the kids out!

[@Koushumii]

You are one of the men we women are thankful for. Keep growing and may all your dreams come true.

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Thank you.

[@ritaalmond2494]

Good Job Love the work you do for other's. 😊❤

[@michaelcummings7086]

It's 9:56 pm here . I know you like quick response time but for some of us it isn't possible. I just watched 2 of your complete makeovers. Keep up the good work.

[@liliamrabelolemos9949]

👏👏👏 Excellent job ❤

[@rosemarti1ify]

You're amazing and i love watching your videos!!

[@vallee8144]

I love all your contents. I am saddened for this gals abuse, she and her children are in my prayers. Life can be extremely overwhelming at times and having some help of any kind does lift your spirits. Thank you for lifting hers.

[@lornarichmond5514]

You are amazing!

[@SueLaLone]

Hi Ryan, watching from Waterford MI 👋🇺🇸😍

[@SueLaLone]

Hey, I wonder if sheep or goats like kikuyu grass??🤔

[@Paul-hm3bo]

Enjoyed part1 of this tidy up Ryan, looking forward to the rest.👍 Well done.

[@SereneAzaleaFlower-mm9tp]

This part look good ,thank you for helping this lady and her children. God bless😊

[@emilce601]

Hello Ryan! Greetings from Argentina!😉🌻

[@janisb6665]

Dang that ain't grass!! Looks like vines! Unbelievable the quantity of clippings. Great job. Keep up the good work. Boston Massachusetts here, loving your content. 😊

[@AlisonJones-w7i]

Thanks to you and George, I garden regularly now and my mental health has improved with Mother Nature ❤ 🇬🇧

[@silkedavid8876]

That's a lot of lawn to look after! Even without her additional struggles, as a single mother with several small children would not find the time to keep it up. At least the front is not that bad.

[@MaureenLeadbetter]

Oh my goodness, Ryan, that grass is a nightmare! 😮 Despite you working so hard on it, there's no easy fix with it, eh? I guess it's a case of regular cutting to get it back in shape. Well done for persevering. You must have been exhausted by the end of this one. 😊❤😊

[@elizabethstiff4428]

Great video as always ryan. I hope they guy has been locked up for torching the grass. But i do worry about the mattress, coz he could set those alight.

[@tienhiem]

You are such a sweetheart. Love from the Netherlands

[@WPeardot]

Thank you for your talent , time and lovely heart ❤! What a wonderful gift for this mom and kids in such dire circumstances. Wishing them a bright future . And wishing for you all the love and prosperity you deserve ❤

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

It was a pleasure

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

This is good help. The relationship is over but the damage done was still "stuck" in the yard area, so it would be a good step forward for the mom and the kids to recover the space, views, usability. A lovely choice on your part. Thank you for this series.

[@donnamullins2089]

Ryan so glad you are able to help this lady. I pray it will lift her spirits. Locks on the gates may help. Wow that is some tough matted grass. When you return will the undergrowth be standing up to be re-mowed? Do you haul off mattresses, trash . etc.. I appreciate all your hard work and kind thoughts. Enjoyed the video. Have a great week.

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

It should stand a little but will still take some time. No I won't take the hard waste, she will arrange for the council to do this.

[@sharonc9361]

Great Job Again, Ryan. ❤ from Oregon, USA.

[@marionryan582]

Happy father day Ryan you are so special thank so much for helping this lady .👍🤩🌅.

[@annettemclaughlin6834]

Nice!!!

[@MarielaSzymanski]

Espero siempre ver tus trabajos .ver la transformación es hermoso .saludos desde argentina 😊

[@bitteroldman2714]

You best be careful with these single ladies. They might just decide to keep you around. A nice looking guy that does yardwork. Thanks for the video.

[@Тётя-м8п]

Трудно их осуждать за это😊

[@jennieswensson463]

💖💖👍👍 thank you

[@rbaran6668]

I'm glad she was in a frame to reach out and kudos to you for helping

[@JRP58]

Great job, that grass is brutal! It’s so wonderful that you are helping this woman.

[@janababuljakova2534]

Ahoj Ryane, mnoho zde už bylo napsané. Já k tomu jen dodám, že si tě velmi vážím. Máš úžasnou povahu. Je to dar, který každý člověk nemá. Uchovej si ho co nejdéle. Jsi hodný člověk! 👍🌿J 🌿🏆👋🌹

[@melodylooney-zt8cm]

Nice big yard for the kids once done … what a HUGE job! You must be exhausted❤😇 looking forward to all the upcoming episodes to the finished yard and you’re right… why is it the biggest overgrown yards are on corner lots?? Because they take the most work which people don’t want to do! Should you be wearing long pants?! Stay Safe❤

[@allanmowz]

Long pants may be a heat issue. I don't myself or I'd overheat even in winter.

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Definitely an overheating issue. If I wear pants and mow I will get too warm in a matter of 15 minutes.

[@joannloos17]

Unfortunately, restraining orders are not much use for the kind of crazy her ex had. I hope she’s able to get cameras and motion sensors set up. As always, you’ve done a wonderful job. I hope she and her family can enjoy the yard this summer!

[@ruthfrost-zo8ov]

Great work as always xx

[@jeanwoodhouse8899]

Extra 👍👍👍 for you! 😁😁👍🇦🇺

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

I love your video's you are so precise in your work and your work is off the charts great. God Bless you for helping this lady for sure. Sending prayers to her for healing and a prosperous life in all ways. Beautiful work Earth Trim Gardens.

[@kentlatimer652]

Nice job. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@LourdesMaria-kb1tu]

Thank you so much for helping her. Great job.

[@joycefuller9177]

Thanks!

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Thank you Joyce 😊

[@michr.6284]

Looks like spring! 🌱

[@melissaarzt1076]

Hello Ryan I would like to give you a tip. Please try lowering the mower at the Front wheels rather than the rear wheels. You will Notizen that it cuts off the long grass better. If you lower it at the back it will just knock down the grass. Greetings Chris

[@normabeatrizgomezvera624]

Te felicito ♥️

[@Smyth1226]

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Ryan! 🎉 Your hair and body tells me you're in your 20's but your work ethic says 60's. I'm going with something somewhere in between...36. 🥳

[@dogwhiskers8]

Strenuous work.

[@cherylzarns9931]

Great job, Eric.

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Thank you, it's Ryan 😊

[@Smyth1226]

Thank you for helping this lady. The yard looks good now. My question is why do people choose this type of grass for their yards in Australia if it's so difficult to deal with? Is it drought resistant or something?

[@allanmowz]

It is very tollerant yes. Kikuyu is self repairing which makes it great for sports fields and public parks. It's a great grass if you keep it maintained every 2 or 3 weeks, past that tho it gets stringy like this one. I'm guessing this lawn was 3-5 months growth. But you can even make a short golf green out of it if you keep it maintained right. It was imported deliberately from Africa, same in New Zealand where I'm from. At the same time tho it's not very good in damp shady areas - it simply won't spread to those areas behind my house at all.

[@Smyth1226]

Oops, I meant New Zealand, so sorry. 😬It's the accent! 😄 If you take on this yard, I look forward to seeing what the grass can look like when properly maintained. Thank you for the info.