Helping 94 YEAR OLD Veteran get his garden back into shape.

Free Garden clearance for this elderly gentleman. I had a phone call from this mans daughter, asking if I could help get his garden back into shape.
At 94 years old, he's fit and healthy, but obviously doesn't do that much gardening himself anymore. Least because he's not actually that keen on gardening. Although he does like a nice tidy garden to look at.....but who doesn't 😁
So, of course I was going to say yes.
And here is a video of the second visit • 94 - Year-Old Veteran'... for jet washing the patio.
Thanks for watching.
00:24 Introduction
02:08 Patio Clean up
07:44 Grass Strimming
09:55 Mowing Lawn
11:27 Flower Bed Tidy
21:36 Hedge Trimming
23:39 Planting
27:55 Conclusion
Kit Used In This Video.
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[@evakarlberg6114]

It’s so nice watching someone who knows anything about gardens instead of those who only chops everything down

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😁 I appreciate it. Hope you enjoyed the video. Martin.

[@user-hv6tz8lx7m]

Ah, the sign of a true gardener, getting down and using hand tools to clean out the beds and pulling unwanted plants by their roots!

[@martinthegardenguy]

I honestly wouldn't want to do it any other way 😁 even if they invented a tool that could weed for me. I'm a happy man when my hands are in the earth 😁👍 At least, up until the point I get a thorn stuck in my fingers! 😂 Thank you for the comment Much appreciated Martin.

[@user-pu8vw4ut9t]

Hi One method I use is 1 gallon of vinegar,2 cups of epsom salt and 1\4 cup of dawn the blue one. Mix well and put on a garden sprayer. It works. Keep up the good work 👍🏻.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Awesome 👌 👍 thank you. I'll certainly give it a go. I'll more than likely make a video out of it 😁 I'm sure lots of people would like more alternatives to the chemical kind of weed killers. Much appreciated Martin.

[@brendagottgetreu8637]

This ‘recipe’ has worked on the weeds that grow in the cracks of my driveway perfectly.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Awesome 👌 👍 I can't wait to give it a go. Fortunately, I've got plenty of weeds to test it out on 😂

[@lisaclark2289]

Great to see some proper gardening going on , spreading out of the primroses and digging up the weeds instead of just strimming them off at their roots

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you very much 😊 🙏 I'm glad you liked the video.

[@user-yb7qo4li9c]

God will bless you for helping a old man be blessed amen 🙏 ❤🎉

[@billrobbins5874]

That certainly was a healthy dandelion. Such excitement to get the entire root! Nice job! ♥️👍

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, yeah, it was very satisfying, Bill. But it will probably never happen again 😂 I've never seen anything like it. They are normally a pain in the bum to get out completely.

[@suewilson7580]

Love the fact you know your plants and don’t treat everything as if it were a weed and destroy it.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you, I suppose it's just the way I was brought up. They all have their uses in nature, even if we humans don't always see it 😁 Thanks again, and also, thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. Martin.

[@user-hv6tz8lx7m]

Having the patios and walkways power washed would make this backyard divine!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Great plan, I shall ask him if he'd like me to do it. Many have suggested the same thing as you, so I shall oblige if I can 😊👍

[@marthaandrews441]

Especially since the gentleman is 94 and that patio will be extremely slick with the slightest moisture.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Indeed 😁 👍 I totally agree. I actually did it on Good Friday. Video will be on today, I hope you get chance to check it out. It was a very mucky job 😂

[@beachwannabe]

Thank you for not cutting down flowers and bushes like I’ve seen from so many others. Great job!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you, I think I struggle even if I wanted to cut them down. I absolutely hate cutting down perfectly good flowers 😥 Thanks for the comment 👍 Martin

[@davidroberts5602]

Thanks Martin yes i hope 🤞 we both reach his age and yes 👍 I am very well thank you David 🪴👌🇬🇧❤️👍

[@marilynmourdock3688]

It was very nice of you to try to save and transplant the perennials. Great job!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you, I think it's because I love free plants 😅 I'll do what I can to move them to somewhere more appropriate if I get chance. Thanks for the comment 👍 Martin.

[@carolgadles7045]

Nice job on this garden. God Bless our Veterans !!!!!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Totally agree 👍 bless them all. It's was a pleasure to help him out, even for a short time. I can only hope I look as good as he does if I'm lucky enough to get to his age 😊 Thank you Martin.

[@annstoutenburg6113]

I so enjoy watching you bring these neglected gardens back to life! You have a very gentle and kind demeanor

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Lovely comment 🥰 All the best Martin.

[@bigbadboodah]

I have found the best way to take care of the garden is to hire someone to do it.🙂

[@martinthegardenguy]

I certainly can't argue with your logic 😁👍

[@jerriecook6908]

I agree with you. My gardener is the best money I spend every month

[@barbaramcnair5463]

You can use vinegar, boiling hot water or table salt in the cracks vs. chemicals.😊

[@alinapc2985]

La sal no es apropiada porqué se escurre hacia las otras plantas y queda en ka tierra en forma de cristales.

[@Estilouise]

If only all dandelions came out that easily!! Tfs, lovely video

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, that's what I was thinking when I pulled it out 😂 I've never had this happen before in over 25 years of gardening. I'm glad you enjoyed the video ☺️ Martin

[@lauralake7430]

Thank goodness you had the camera on😮! Thats a lifetime win in dandelion!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, yeah is sure was 😂 I still can't believe it myself.

[@carolineglass4654]

Beautifully done with so much care & attention - So kind - Top human being!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh wow, that was super kind 😇 😊 you'll give me a complex 😅 All the best Martin.

[@carolineglass4654]

@@martinthegardenguy You are very welcome!

[@gmanette188]

Thank you for being a good human

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoyed it 👍 😊

[@cindym6065]

How lovely! You have uncovered the beauty of Frank's garden! What a joy you have restored to his life. Now each time he looks at his garden, he will be filled with happiness. What you do is wonderful!

[@martinthegardenguy]

That was a very lovely comment to read, thank you so much. I'm hopeful to get it finished next week, so he'll really get chance to enjoy it properly 🤞 Thanks again Martin.

[@carolmarker1152]

I loved your presentation and your ways of explaining what you’re doing please please make more videos and send them out. It was a beautiful professional job. Thank you.😊😊😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you so much 😊 super kind of you to say. So it'd be rude of me not to oblige 😊👍 I've got quite a few videos coming up over the next few weeks. I look forward to more of your comments 😁 especially if them make me smile, like this one did. All the best Martin.

[@brobles8888]

Appreciate watching you pick up all the clippings and properly handling their disposal. Most pages like yours leave the clippings and it is my favorite thing to watch for some reason. Makes it all feel like it’s getting done the best way possible. Glad to have found your channel.

[@martinthegardenguy]

I am glad you enjoyed the video 😊 thank you. I'm glad you don't mind the tidy up of the clippings, when I didn't film those bits.....everyone wanted to know what I did with them 😁 which makes sense to me. Thanks again Martin.

[@ldiane5462]

Hello Martin! The garden is starting to come alive! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Take care and God bless! 😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, bless you, that was a very nice comment. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video ☺️ Best wishes Martin.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I hope he can get the stones a power wash so he doesn't slip!

[@martinthegardenguy]

That's not a bad idea, I may get chance to do it for him if he wants me to 👍 Thank you Martin.

[@avrilpeters5900]

Hi Martin I love watching you work you are meticulous and diligent in everything you do.👏👏

[@martinthegardenguy]

You really do say the kindest things Avril 😊 and it's most certainly appreciated 😁 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Martin.

[@cleaning72]

hi bro

[@sallyewing5614]

Love the idea that you want to help the elderly especially when it is a vet. Thank you

[@martinthegardenguy]

And thank you very much for watching. This job was no hardship at all, it was a real privilege to meet him and help him out. He was a proper gentleman 😊 Thanks so much for the lovely comment. All the best Martin.

[@beverlymottley4798]

Really good job removing grass, weeds, trimming brushes and moving the yard.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 It's a lovely comment, and it's very much appreciated.

[@jennyk544]

Another way to get weeds out of a patio is to use a mixture of cleaning vinegar, water, a bit of dish soap, and a bit of salt into a sprayer. If you put a tarp down around the bottom of any tree or shrub that you are pruning, it makes it much easier to pick up the clippings afterwards, by simply rolling up the tarp.

[@kimberlee2469]

You can see what a beautiful garden the owner has. What a wonderful thing to help him maintain it like you did!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, yes. It's a lovely little garden 😊 it's certainly one of my happy places 😂 Thank you for the comment 👍 Martin.

[@worldhealthrn]

When you Don't have a lot of money, there are programs to make sure you have what you need. However, getting some of things that you want that make life beautiful. Like beautiful yard is sometimes very, very difficult. So it's great when someone offers that extra beauty. That makes life really special

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you. I most certainly agree with that. So, thank you very much for the kind and warm-hearted comment. All the best Martin.

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

Hi there. I grow my lavender under my clothesline. I have to cut back through the woody bits or it would catch on my washing. Good to see you got there before the brambles really took over. The South Island is 'enjoying' some equinoxal antarcticalesque weather, makes a change from the wild fires, now extinguished.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, I used to do the same thing. And thyme also, it was very cheap clothes freshener 😁 I'm glad the fires are finally over, wow, they seemed to be going on for a while. I hope you stayed safe. As always, thank you. Your English gardening buddy Martin.

[@joeandjudygreen5398]

Nicely done. Love a manicured yard.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 Another little session without rain, and it'll be even more manicured 🤞😅 Thanks again Martin

[@barbaramcnair5463]

You can use vinegar, boiling hot water or table salt in the cracks vs. chemicals.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Yes indeed, I've not used salt for many years. It's a little too permanent for me. But I've been meaning to use the viniger based ones for ages 😁 It's certainly on my list of garden ideas to test out. Thanks for the comment. Martin.

[@mattienelson8620]

You're very thoughtful, it shows in your work!!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you. 😊

[@debracollins9133]

Beautiful garden. Excellent work. This garden will be a real show stopper when you finish. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@martinthegardenguy]

And thank you for watching, I hope you enjoyed it. I appreciate the comment. Martin.

[@debracollins9133]

@@martinthegardenguy I enjoyed it very much! ❤️ Keep up the good work!

[@sylhayes8152]

Wish you lived next door. We oldies all need a gardener like you.

[@martinthegardenguy]

If I did love next door, I would be honored to come and help you out 😊👍

[@user-jm1mj6hr3y]

😊

[@sharonmayne2553]

Excellent job.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@sharonsimonic9646]

Beautiful solar lit garden ornament!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh yes, it was indeed. I'll probably find a few more things on my next visit. It's like garden archeology 😂 Thanks Sharon 👍 Martin.

[@miriamrighter1666]

Wonderful! I love how you reposition the primrose that self seed. I have a hard time keeping powered tools working, so I tend to garden the old fashioned way. That means I use a knife with a hook on the end in the cracks of my sidewalk in front of my house. I didn't know anyone knew what they were, anymore! I tend to edge beds with a flat shovel, since I don't have a half moon edger. You did a lovely job!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, a person after my own heart 😇. I love my old-fashioned hand tools, there just so much more effective 😊 and far better exercise 💪 If I didn't need the speed power tools give, I'd never use them. P.s a shovel would work fine, use what you got....that's what I say 😁 Thanks for the comment Martin.

[@miriamrighter1666]

I have a feeling if we knew each other in real life, we would be good friends. Like souls.@@martinthegardenguy

[@lynnmorang174]

A mixture of water, vinegar, Dawn dish soap, and Epson salt will kill weeds and unwanted grass with no toxic chemicals involved. You can Google the mixture amount, it works great. I've used it and on driveway weeds.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh yes, I've been meaning to try this for ages 😁 I hope it works ok. Thank you for the comment Martin

[@lynnmorang174]

@@martinthegardenguy apply when you have a little bit of a dry spell and the weeds and grass will suck it up. You might have to apply a couple of times for tough weeds but it will work.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you for the advice 🙏 ☺️ much appreciated. I may even make a video of me testing it out. I'll certainly add you as a reference 😁

[@user-ji3pn5ez1n]

Nice seeing some weeding done and taking care of flowers😊😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you 😊 🙏

Martin, I really like how carefully yet thoroughly you attend to your garden work. Since you asked - I find very hot water is effective with weeds in gravel or on brick/stone work; it 'fries' the roots! Watching from NH in USA.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Greetings, New Hampshire 😊👍 thanks for the comment. Hot water definitely seems to be a favorite in the comments. I love improving myself with learning from others, so I appreciate it 🙏 All the best from Nottinghamshire. Martin.

[@julieblackstock8650]

wow brilliant !!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 Most kind of you. Martin.

[@teresacartwright5406]

At 94 years old, he's best to leave the heavy work to others and just enjoy his garden. He definitely had the luck of the draw in that his daughter called you! I don't know if it's a better method but I've seen an English site where he power washes & then sands. You did great work with a terrific result. Love from a Canadian subscriber.

[@conniemaniaci3612]

What a stunning little garden. So nice of you to take such good care of it. Also I must comment on the beautiful soil. I am an avid gardener. 😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Well spotted 👍 you are right. The soil was very nice indeed 😊 Thank you for the comment. Best of luck with your gardening. Martin

[@jordanbentley]

using 90 degree hedge shears to start the edge like that is genious

[@user-lj9cq9pl4k]

I love how you manicured this garden,…lovely! ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 Truly appreciated Martin.

[@mozzasmowing]

Nice work Martin! From an Englishman working as a gardener in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you, my friend 👍 much appreciated. I've often wondered what it would be like working in Australia. I went to Perth one time, and it was so hot, I couldn't imagine working outside 😅 It's was hard enough work sitting in the pub and drinking 😁 Sydney was very beautiful, though. How'd you get on with all the creepy crawlies?

[@joycespiteri7334]

I’m impressed you actually prune and weed out leaving a lovely garden instead of cutting everything away.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you 😊 although I'm not sure I could chop everything down. Certainly without a very good reason. I love plants too much 😂 I do have to sometimes, I just end up crying behind my eye protectors 😅 Thanks for watching 👍 Martin.

[@tnd8028]

I love this job, I hope you continue to develop

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 Very kind of you. Martin.

[@Linda-zi1ds]

Very evident this was once a well loved and well cared for garden. Excellent job!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You're right about the garden, it would have been wonderful at one point. But I'm on a mission to bring it back 😁

[@michr.6284]

I use boiling water, followed by my pressure washer. :) For poisonous weeds, they get the vinegar treatment with a drop of Dawn dish soap.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Awesome 👌 👍 far more eco friendly (and cheaper) 😁 both boxes ticked for me. Thanks for the comment. Martin

[@smcpac]

Thank you for looking out for Veterans...

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thanks for the comment. I will always do what I can for veterans, among many others who need help. Especially retired hero's like Frank 👍 Thanks again Martin.

[@thegardeneruk]

Great start there mate, already looks a lot different. Hope your keeping busy, and not having to much rain! Been raining here constant, just need a break with it now. 👍

[@martinthegardenguy]

I'm good, thanks, mate. Pretty much the same here with the weather, I'm dashing out while its dry....which isn't often. Looks a bit better next week 😁🤞 Works starting to pile up, I hope you're getting on ok, buddy?

[@sheilarowan8664]

Fantastic work WELL done ❤❤❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 kind comments, always welcome 😁 Martin.

[@cyndydejoy6129]

Really enjoyed your video, had to subscribe!👍👏👏

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you. I'm glad you liked the video ☺️ All the best Martin.

[@alisonbrown3787]

Looks great Martin hope you have a good season and not too much rain😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you, me to 🤞I remain hopeful 😂 best of luck to you also. Thanks again Martin.

[@Ines22sunshine]

Exzellent. Finally someone who does not just cut everything off and throw it away, like many „gardeners“ here on the internet. Everything was beautifully done, with feeling and understanding. I m looking forward to more Videos. Many greetings from Germany from a great garden lover.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh 😊 thank you very much. That was a lovely comment to read. It's very much appreciated. Many greetings right back to you, my friend. Best wishes, from Nottingham. P.s should be two more videos next week, one of them is a beautiful nature garden. I hope you like it 🤞and the other one was a very messy pressure washing job 😂

[@christinescott226]

What a lovely garden, spring has sprung! 😍

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, it has indeed, I'm like a kid in a sweet shop this time of year 😅 Thank you for the comment 👍 😊 Martin

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Loved seeing that dandelion being pulled! You are the best may need you in WV USA IN A FEW YEARS😉

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, yeah, it was very satisfying. Albeit a bit puzzling 😂 I've never had a dandelion come out as easy before. P.s. West Virginia must be a lovely place to garden 😁 Thanks for the comment. Martin

[@martinthegardenguy]

P.p.s love your videos 😊👍

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

@@martinthegardenguy you watch me too? Thanks for taking the time I’m your busy day!! 😎

[@lucystephens1064]

Just found you and am so delighted! Learning the plant names and seeing them at the same time makes all the knowledge stick!! My mom would have been over the moon watching you. She was quite the gardener herself. You have truly made my day! God bless you and your family!

[@rosannavil]

Wow, a channel with real gardening! What a pleasant surprise. ❤ Looking forward to warmer temperatures and dryer weather where I live in Canada to get out in my gardens.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 😅 I'll keep my fingers crossed for improved weather for you, and me 🤣 it's only raining here at the moment. Although I'm sure it's worse where you live. Is it all cold and snow?

[@sueanderson-gb8zw]

I cut the woody stems, too!😊- a fan from Southern California!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Greetings, southern California 😊👍 I'm glad I'm not the only one that does! 🤣 I love breaking established gardening rules. I find a lot of them are a little outdated, and some are just plain wrong 😁 Thanks for the comment. All the best Martin.

[@choosewisely6994]

Hello from USA Georgia 🎉❤ I loved your video and personally as well as your hard work and care for plants. I appreciate you helping anyone who needs it but most of all the elderly ❤. I love working in my yard and I noticed you useing tools I don't know about like the weed puller and the tool for edging around borders and the pavement areas. I use a edger that is electric and or battery powered but your tool was fascinating to me. I may try it out 😊 I liked how you replanted some extra plants that needed to be spread out. I also enjoyed your talking in the video explaining things and tools etc. Fabulous job so far and I look forward to your revist to this beautiful garden ❤. It's just so cute. I have subscribed, I don't want to miss your videos and I will watch the others you have as well. Take Care and until next time I see you 🙋

[@martinthegardenguy]

Wow, that comment was so nice that I read it twice 😊😁 Hopefully, I'll finish this garden off for him next week. 🤞 But I'll definitely do another video showing this. Yes, I love my edging shears 😅 it does seem like they aren't used much in the U.S. as I have loads of comments about them. There's a link in the description if that helps you find them. Thanks so much for the comment, it's very much appreciated. Best of luck in your garden. All the best Martin.

[@choosewisely6994]

@@martinthegardenguy Thanks for the info about edging sheers. I have not seen them where I shop for yard tools but I could have overlooked them as well lol. I am sure I can order online as well 😁. Lot's of rain here and I am not complaining because it's better than hardly no rain which is terrible we have all endured around the world at times, but grass and bushes etc were trimmed last Wednesday and already grass needs cutting again lol. My favorite yardwork is the trimming of trees and bushes, plants and my flowers I take care of . I also help people in need my neighbors and friends at times it's a good feeling. Anyway have a wonderful week and I will catch you next time. Stay hydrated always.

[@marionryan582]

Nice one Martin .👍

[@maryd6745]

Love the way you worked in this garden; it is looking so good! Wonderful to see this garden of older plants getting divided and replanted and the edging and patio - the love the previous gardeners put in, now paying into the future. I hope Frank can go out and enjoy his new vista!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh yes, me too. He says he'll be out and about as soon as the weather warms up a bit. Which will hopefully give me time to finish off before this happens 😁🤞

[@karensohm1723]

Just loved the transformation...you are so kind❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you 😊 It's very kind of you to say. I appreciate it 🙏

[@berithteut83]

Great garden and looks good, good luck 😮 Frog soon Martin 🐸😉😉😉 have a wonderful day 🇩🇰

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 P.s found my fist 🐸 of the year last week. Only a baby, but a great sign 😇 Thank you Martin

[@user-co5ud1ys7q]

What a lovely garden looks better now you’ve got your hands on it Martin. ❤❤ Pauline. Wiltshire

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh hi Pauline, I hope you're doing well. Thanks for the comment 😊 I've got a feeling this wet weather will be leaving us for a while after the bank holiday 😂 bit of course, I could be wrong.

[@davec2211]

Nice job Martin, Frank can enjoy sitting there in his garden in the fine weather!

[@martinthegardenguy]

I hope so 🙏 😊 he mentioned he likes relaxing in there on the warmer days. I'll be getting it finished off soon, so he'll be even more inclined to get out 👍 Thanks Martin.

[@natalieguilbeau3601]

Frank's garden is looking lovely. Thank you for what you are doing. ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

It's no problem, I'm a very lucky guy. I love my job, and it's amazing to meet and help people who need it 😊👍 Thanks for the comment Best wishes Martin.

[@natalieguilbeau3601]

@@martinthegardenguy ❤️

[@olgaslepchenko2454]

Какой маленький уютный дворик . У вас уже нарциссы цветут, а у нас снег ещё лежит по колено и выше, и искрится на весеннем солнце.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 The snow sounds very beautiful, but I hope you get a chance to garden soon 🤞 Best wishes Martin.

[@juliejohnson4146]

That small garden and yard has so much potential! It would be lovely if someone could pick up where you left off and really bring out it's true possibilities! Looking much better at this point.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Yeah, I agree. It'll be a lovely little space by the time I've finally finished what I intend to do. And he's asked me to go back and keep it in order, so I guess it'll be down to me 😊😁

[@juliejohnson4146]

@@martinthegardenguy That is Awesome! Thank You Sir!

[@danielleficek]

Would love to see this garden in full bloom. Lovely job.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Me to 😊 hopefully I'll get chance to finish off his garden soon and get some more plants in for him. He does love the garden a lot, although he's not keen on the gardening side of things 😊 he's ridiculously fit and healthy for his age. Thanks again Martin

[@valbarber2818]

I regularly go round my block paving with salt when the weeds are small. Doing it regularly only takes a few minutes at a time.

[@masesharp6009]

Great videos! I also use much the same method for clearing patios, but I do suggest to clients that they pour boiling hot water with a little salt in it, on the spots where the weeds used to be. It makes it MUCH easier to control everything (but I only recommend this for paved areas). The only way to get rid of weeds in garden beds, is do it manually. There is no other way around it. I like how you take the time to do this, because a lot of gardeners (especially the franchise guys) cannot be bothered. Regarding the rain, I generally reschedule if its going to be wet. Apart from the fact slippery lawns aren't the safest work environments, I absolutely hate working in the rain. And you are right how hot it gets working in rainwear (unless its really, really cold).

[@martinthegardenguy]

Yes, I agree about hand weeding beds. Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way 😁 I love it. It's very good for my blood pressure 😂 I also do the same about rescheduling work when I rains. To a point anyway. Sometimes, you just got to get cracking on and get wet 😁 Thanks for the comment. Best of luck with the gardening 👍 Martin.

[@masesharp6009]

@@martinthegardenguyThanks! It's been very, very warm and dry Down Under (I live in Melbourne) so nothing is growing ATM. My rainwear is rusting away... Hahaha My phone was ringing off the hook just after NYE, but it's gone quiet now lol. Regarding weeding, it's amazing how fast the time passes, even if its hard work. There's nothing like the feeling of seeing a garden bed and plants emerge from the weeds!

[@veganhomeschoolmom]

Love the garden. Thank you for telling us about the plants. Excited for the next one. Great job. ❤

[@carinepaeschen2578]

Félicitations pour ce beau travail. On ressent votre passion et le fait de rendre fière allure au jardin. Ça rend le morale aussi à ce monsieur qui ne peut plus le faire et qui va qd même pouvoir en profiter pleinement cette été. On ne fait qu' un avec la nature et ça apporte la sérénité. Merci à vous de le partager.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this lovely comment. 😊 Best wishes Martin

[@dianewalker2935]

Absolutely lovely watching your video. Great gardening Martin. You really enjoy your job. Bless you.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you, Diane. Indeed, I do love my job 😊 I'm very lucky. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully many more on the way. Take care Martin

[@BermudaBrian]

excited to see part 2. Thank you for helping this gentleman out!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh hi 👋 Part two is the pressure washing video that's already been released on my channel. I'll be filming part 3 next week 😊 which is finishing everything else off 😂 Hope the weather gets better. Thanks for the comment 👍 Martin

[@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl]

I lay black plastic under the concrete tiles on top of the sand, it takes years for soil to build. Up in the cracks and for weeds to grow . Love your work😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Sounds like it should work very well 👍 it's awesome that you invest the time to keep the patio weed free 😁 I wish I was that thorough 😂 I'm more of a " cut corners now, regret it later" kind of guy 😅 Thanks for the comment 😊 truly appreciated. Martin.

[@paquimartos4768]

Bonito trabajo 👏

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@crackednut78]

I appreciate the hand weeding!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, thank you. There's nothing like getting down in bended knee and getting your hands in the earth 😁

[@stevieb55]

Proper Gardener.

[@martinthegardenguy]

No higher praise could be given 🙏 😊 I appreciate it, greatly. Thank you Martin.

[@marnaudgarden]

Awesome job. 👏🏽I like how you work so carefully around the plants 💚🌿 thanks for the great video 👍🏼

[@martinthegardenguy]

Cheers ☺️ 👍 thanks for watching. It is very much appreciated. All the best Martin.

[@user-lw9er6ec3t]

This gentleman was quite the gardener

[@martinthegardenguy]

Yes, it was a lovely little garden. And will be again with a little tidy up. I jist hope he enjoys being out in it 🤞 I'll be back to finish of this week, and pressure was the patio areas 👍 Thanks for watching All the best Martin.

[@artchannel3799]

Woooow.. Bravoo......you are great ... Fantastique work...clean... And.. Good job.... Regard from me Indonesia. ..

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 Very kind words. It's appreciated. Martin.

[@frankwolter850]

for strimmers you can get an metallbrush. You can clean "surgically" the lawnedges and although clear out the gaps between the stones preparing for filling them up with cement or sand... so no weeds for a long time :)

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh yes, I've seen these for years. I've never actually brought one, though. I was always worried the wire brush would clog up too quickly. I used to use a wire yard brush many many years ago. They was effective, but it definitely clogged up all the time. Maybe I'll give one a go 👍 they look quite impressive. Thanks Martin

[@TattedFaceJoey]

I love your "Martin" binary code tattoo!!! I love tattoos and I'm a coder, so this was icing on the cake for me!

[@martinthegardenguy]

I've had that tattoo for over 20 years, and you're the first to get it right 😂 well done. 👍 Gold star to you 😁 P.s thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@trishhoapili7587]

Love this garden and how you are getting it ready for spring 😊. That time you put into the flowerbeds really does payoff. We’re waiting on our plumeria trees to get leaves again but our lemon and grapefruit trees are absolutely full. If So Cal could keep getting our normal rainfall again it would be so nice. Meanwhile I know you’ve had so much rain this winter. Looking forward to your follow up video. 😊

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh wow, plumeria flowers are amazing. You're very lucky to be able to grow grapefruit and lemons 😁 I'd love to grow them. Unfortunately, not here in the UK, though. Not properly anyhoo. There are some patio lemon trees available, but the small yields aren't worth it. Thank you so much for the comment. Best of luck in your garden this year. Martin.

[@baerbelfrigga2937]

You work with a loving heart ❤ I enjoyed watching your video very much 🌷💚👍🤗

[@martinthegardenguy]

Well thank you very much for that lovely comment. Truly appreciated. Martin 😊

[@patdelaney191]

What a lovely thing to do. He will love sitting and relaxing while looking out at his garden. Thank you ❤

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, I hope so 😁🤞 Thanks for the comment 👍 Very much appreciated.

[@PLS.54]

Weed Killer: 1️⃣ gallon vinegar, 1️⃣ cup salt, 4 tablespoons liquid dish soap. Mix together and spray with large dispenser on weeds.

[@donnaokeefe6463]

Use 1 cup salt, 1 cup vinegar, water and 2-3 tablespoons of dish soap in a 2 gallon sprayer and spray the patio. It will kill all those weeds.

[@tapinviewpastoral]

Fabulous! Regards to a veteran from an 🇦🇺Aussie Diggers’ daughter and granddaughter….love the rain, we have had a super hot and droughty Spring and Summer here north of Sydney

[@martinthegardenguy]

Greetings from Nottingham 😊 Aussie Digger? Are you retired now or still serving? I shall certainly pass along your regards to Frank. He'll get a big kick out of it 👍😁 Thanks Martin.

[@sergek2172]

Trying to maintain our plot in the city cemetery, we used a saturated solution of table salt, applied through an injection from a large syringe into the soil between the slabs. Stronger chemicals can also be used in such way, as salt water cannot completely get rid of the toughest weeds.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Wow, that's a pretty cool method to keep the weeds down. I'm glad it works ok 👍 It's great that you take so much time to keep it nice. Thanks for the comment Best wishes Martin.

[@joannayeo9545]

Wishing your client many years of good health. He sounds remarkable and has a beautiful garden. You did a lovely job on it. Brambles are violent in everything they do, their growth, their spread, their invasive nature and their sharp thorns then they reward us with their pretty flowers and the fruit for the birds, insects and humans. It’s a true love/hate relationship for me as I love the jam from the berries but the plant is a nightmare to deal with. Whenever I cut it back I feel guilty about taking it away from the creatures who need it. I’m sure it grows back to ten times its original size (I doubt it does really). Maybe I have been cutting it back at the wrong time of year but I’m sure I’ve varied that to no avail. Ah well xx

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, yes indeed it's a love/hate relationship 😅 I myself only love them for one month of the year, when me and the kids go picking 😁 You are right, though, a great plant for many creatures big and small. But never worry about cutting them back and depriving wildlife. They are (by nature) a plant of wild/unused spaces and never really do that well in a garden. They just like popping up to annoy everyone now and again 😂 I love how they like to root in the most difficult places to actually get to, and pull them out by the root. Anyway, thank you for the comment. Best wishes Martin.

[@dandelionDub]

It's the first video of yours I am seeing and I really like all the advice you give like lavender and primulas. Good job.

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh, cool, I'm really glad you liked it 😊. I also really appreciate the comment. Best of luck gardening 👍 Martin.

[@petrolhead1960]

Great video. The only thing I have to say about weeding is lots and lots of elbow grease! Now that we’re moving into spring, I know the bane of my life is about to make an appearance. 😅

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, don't fear the weeding. We'd be bored if we didn't have to get down on bended knees and dig in 😂😁 Best of luck in the garden Martin 😊

[@sandratovar1924]

Felicidades un extraordinario trabajo señor, saludos para todos ustedes desde Monterrey, Nuevo León. México 🙋‍♀️

[@martinthegardenguy]

Greetings Mexico. Thanks for watching. All the best Martin.

[@GinaAdams-tw7lh]

Lovely to see and inspiring me to get out in my garden

[@martinthegardenguy]

Excellent 👍 😊 I'm glad I've inspired you. Best of luck in your garden. Thanks Martin

[@irenebohnert5553]

I just found your channel. I love love love it ! ! Great job and thank you for all you do .

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh wow, I'm glad you're enjoying it. I make ls it totally worthwhile 😊 I'm still figuring out a few things about filming, but hopefully it'll only get better 🤞 Thanks again, such a lovely comment Martin.

[@sparklynurse]

Love watching your gardening videos! That dandelion root . . .

[@martinthegardenguy]

Haha, thank you. Honestly, I've never had that happen before with a dandelion. Normally, there a complete pain in the bum to take out 😂 It was very strange 😁 Thanks for the comment. Martin.

[@IrlBandit]

You are the man - what a great job mate - love it👌

[@martinthegardenguy]

Thank you 😊 🙏 I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a real pleasure to help Frank out, he's an absolute diamond 😁

[@ericacooper9443]

Great job. Loved seeing you spread out the primrose. Another way to weed a patio like that one is to pressure wash it. It needs it anyway, so you would be doing both at one time!

[@martinthegardenguy]

Oh indeed 😁 I assume you haven't seen the video where I pressure wash this man's patio? 😅 it's only been on my channel for a few days. Hope you get a chance to check it out. Martin

[@ericacooper9443]

@martinthegardenguy actually this is the first video of yours I've seen! It came through my feed and I decided to watch it. I will go and look for the pressure washing video. You asked the question about how else could you weed the patio, and I've seen others use the pressure washer instead of the weed eater. Not saying you should do that, just commenting. Thanks for replying! New subscriber!

[@martinthegardenguy]

It was a great suggestion 👍 😁 it worked a treat as well. Although it got very mucky 😂 Thanks for your comment Very much appreciated All the best Martin.