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[@lisettemartinez1056]

We cant grow grass in are front and back yard so i found your videos im going watch them all thank you for the ideas

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Happy to have you! Feel free to put questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer them.👍🏼

[@marjoriejudge5348]

even w/ landscape rock you will have to do some yearly weed control due to dirt that gradually accumulates into the space -- after a long northern winter it takes several weeks to get the yard tweaked before the heat of July sets in - involves a combination of raking, mulching, weeding, reseeding , planting , pruning , edging and cutting grass

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Nothing is maintenance free but this definitely helps. Thank you for the comment.

[@marjoriejudge5348]

Well let's just say that some people like to pretend their yards are no/ low maintenance and the rest of us care enough to actually do yard maintenance . the difference between the two is generally obvious🤣😁

[@sarahkrull4755]

Love the design and tips!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Sarah Krull❤️❤️❤️

[@Donna-vh5ym]

Great tips. Thanks

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Donna THANK YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@videosforthefamily8344]

I’d love to see a video dedicated to the different ways you can create a sense of privacy in an overly exposed yard! Thanks for the videos, I really love to hear what you have to say.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Videos for the family Stay tuned as future videos have elements of this. I also have some other videos where I do show how to create privacy along the side yard. It will more than likely be one of the videos are released within the last six months. I’m sure you’ll be able to find it.

[@danieljones3461]

@@BobbyKDesigns what are your thoughts on vine walls? My yard is positioned just right were all sides can see in my back yard, but I'm restricted in fence height. I'm thinking about vine walls on either side of my patio for the sides and a nice fireplace on the side away from the house to block the back.

[@marjoriejudge5348]

may depend on what type of pests you have .....we have a vine that grows on our chimney but it also grew on a section of our back fence which we thought looked okay .....but discovered that snakes thought so too - plus japanese beetles liked it so now I keep it fairly clipped back

[@nikospasparakis]

Well! This is a great content!!! What landscaping software do you recommend?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Nikos Pasparakis thank you Nikos!

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

I love it. I live in the coatal bend in south texas. Yhe problem here is water restrictions. The city basically says when you can water. There is a lot of water conscious landscape here. We also at times have rolling blackouts, that of course happen at night. I am realizing that water is becoming a issue. I hope we don't have the same happen here as in Arizona. We are definitely in one of the worst droughts l can remember.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

The hot climates definitely have a challenge!

[@vibes360degrees7]

I love your channel! It inspires me a lot. I would appreciate if you can make a video or talk a little bit about having a front yard arch with a climbing plant (rose etc.). I would love to have a flower arch in my front yard, but it gives rustic/farm house look. Can you suggest how to incorporate climbing plants in front yard landscaping? Thank you for amazing work!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Vibes360degrees. Thank you so much for watching and the comment! Yes. If you have some dead spots in between windows these are great opportunities for a trellis with a climbing plant. It adds to the front curb appeal and checks off the climbing plant box. Good luck and continue to watch as I DO have a video coming up with this tip.

[@dagrind8710]

What program are you using for design

[@AlexM-fz7co]

I've got another reason for you - I want to get rid of grass in my front yard to provide better habitat and shelter for pollinators. Lawns are an ecological disaster. I'm going to provide a refuge for native spieces and make it beautiful at the same time.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Alex M that’s another great reason!

[@GermanSausagesAreTheWurst]

Speaking of habitat for pollinators, The KZbinr called Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't has a new show called "Kill Your Lawn." The first season is up on KZbin.

[@jessf_2001]

What programs do you use?

[@reneemedack7865]

LOVE!!!

[@mattl240]

Thanks again for all this great and practical advice with all the examples. It really helps. How do you feel about rubber mulch? My wife and I are going back and forth between regular mulch, rubber mulch, or decorative stone but like you said we don’t want so much DG and stone to make our socal yard bland.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Matt L I’m not too big on rubber mulch unless it’s a very small area. It’s hard to clean out and it does not spread very far and it’s expensive. I think decorative stone with a mixture of real mulch is a better choice.

[@Jeremydmeyer76]

Great video! What's the best edging to use between mulch and grass?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Jeremy Meyer thank you Jeremy! If you can use black steel edging it’s a nice option. 2” in the ground and 2” above. It holds back the mulch and is hidden if you keep your grass blades at 3” or more which most people do.

[@rohannaroma5653]

Thank you for sharing your videos. I really like the first example in this one! The color and variety of plants got me 😍. We live in Northern Colorado where the cost of water is ridiculous and the extra dry climate makes keeping grass even more ridiculous. My husband and I are looking at options to get rid of most of the grass in the front and side yard and just keeping some in the back for grandkids to have something to play on. Any good suggestions for drought tolerant plants? Any experience with xeriscaping and/or any plans to do a Colorado demonstration?😄

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Rohanna Roma Xeriscaping is a hot topic! No pun intended. I will try and get a video out about that soon! Great suggestion!🫵🏻

[@sam97879]

I also live in Colorado and love this idea, especially at the price range in this video, but would love a Colorado specific video that is more beautiful and alive than just rocks!

[@danieljones3461]

@@BobbyKDesigns a xeriscape video would be awesome. I'm in Northern Utah and water restrictions are geetingnworse every year. We are down to 1 day a week and the secondary water days are shrinking too. Have to keep 50% grass though so I'm having trouble coming up with ways to do that.

[@martygee67]

Hey Bobby! Here in KCMO (whuddup Zone 6B) and I just love your content! Question for ya: I have a rough-edged limestone house - the whole house - and I was thinking about adding in some rock beds, but I fear it’ll look too busy. Do you think I should just stick to black mulched beds as I have, or do you have a recommendation on rock color or type? Thanks- you da best!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Maree Gerolymatos. I am a big fan of mulch for its natural look. Decorative stone can be an option but I'd pick something that can play off the house and not be too bland. A multi-colored stone could be a great option. Try looking at Iowa Rainbow Rock online and see if you think it would work.

[@ctrlaltdel1269]

Hey hey from KC metro! I have a 70s split (the better kind). You go up 4 steps to the stoop. Between the stairs and stoop is a flowerbed about 3'x5'. Previous owners filled it with rocks. Can you do a vid on something like this awkward space?

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@ctrlaltdel1269 hey there KC! Thank you for watching and the comment! Those areas are usually perfect spots for a simplistic bed with a focal point. A cool pot surrounded by flowers.perennials OR a cool boulder. Even a small tree could work. Maybe a Korean lilac? I have some simplified design videos coming up so I’ll see if any of those have this kind of space and I’ll try and point that out for you. Thank you for watching!

[@dianereddick6569]

Hi Bobby. Diane here from Kamloops, BC Canada. I was wondering if you could help me. I desperately need help. How can I maximize a view but create a beautiful backyard yet offer some privacy from the road and townhouses below. Zone 6.

[@dianereddick6569]

I'd like to send you a picture if I could

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@dianereddick6569 this is a perfect scenario for a point perspective design! Like the one you see in this video. You can sign up for one under “get started” on the website. I’d love to help you!

[@mukthatumkur3324]

If I wanted to get rid of grass, I'd go with Astro-turf! Whatever we have, we have to have mulched flower beds - that is core!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Muktha there are some really nice synthetic turf options out there nowadays! It looks like really grass. Definitely a great alternative if you can afford it. Synthetic grass isn’t cheap.

[@mukthatumkur3324]

@@BobbyKDesigns I know it can be very expensive, and this is something that you need to work with an experienced contractor with. The problem with synthetic turf in a cold climate is that we need to be careful of the sidewalk plows that have a tendency to dig into our lawns after a snow fall all the time (because they can't see the grass under the snow). I would never put this turf on my front yard for that reason, unless it was a street that didn't have any city snow clearing on sidewalks.

[@nancywells5626]

I have a little grass left in my yard. I do have a lawn man mow, edge, weed whack, etc. Might I suggest bromeliads around the base of trees in the shady areas, where grass has a hard time growing. Of course this depends like you stated on your planting zones. I do have an area on the right side of my driveway where the grass is terrible. I have had it flowerbeds mostly at one time in that area. I am afraid to have the gross grass taken out because my water lines from the meter to the house are on that side. So I am scared of broken water pipes which happened the last time I hired Palm tree work and sawgrass, and thorny bromeliads removed from that area. It truly is the worst part of the yard and I hate that it is in the front yard. My rose colored glasses do help it look better though.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Nancy Wells I think there any time you can take out an ugly grass area and create a beautiful landscape bed and you are definitely winning! I like the idea bromeliads below the trees if you are in that zone. Thank you for the comment as always!

[@nancywells5626]

@@BobbyKDesigns I have xeriscapped my yard for the last 30 years. I still do not have a sprinkler system, just some long hoses and Mother Nature for my 1/2 acre. The only merits I can think of for me getting a sprinkler system is the end of tripping on the water hose or untangling the kinks.

[@careybowden4864]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and insights, Bobby! I hate to say it, but I'm personally not a fan of the mulch beds + boulder/rock combo... I see them all around businesses. Even when they're well-done around cute homes they just look "corporate" to me. (Just my opinion!) I'm leaning towards making about a third of our 1.25 acres into native wildflower meadow. The "cottage" gardens I see online look like a ton a work and seem a bit cluttered (sorry!). So I'm going for something between what you're suggesting here, and what other people share with their flower-ful landscapes. Thanks again for the video! Keep 'em coming!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

All good! I love the native look!

[@deeptiboddapati2380]

A big reason I don't want grass is because I want to plant native plants.

[@debramitchell1117]

Thank you for the videos Bobby I live in San Antonio, Texas and my house is located less than 2 miles from downtown SA on Commerce St. which is a very busy street that runs east to west of the city. our house is a 1947 craftsman and we are struggling to make everyone see our home. we really need help with our landscape. We are senior citizens and don't have much money to start a landscape project please help us to realize our dream.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Debra Mitchell such a valid point and it makes me happy to know I’m making a difference for you! I will try and come up with some more budget friendly videos soon! I’m filming today!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@kcronin7211]

4th reason - grass is inert and does not support the same quantity of native wildlife that your local shrubs and perennials do. Bonus: if you put a native plant in an environment it likes, once they're established, you basically have zero work to do - except maybe take some out, if they get too frisky.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

Love it! Thank you for the comment

[@kennorman1142]

Love a lot of your stuff, but this is just a sin lol no grass front yard? Just hire someone to cut your lawn because this is a travesty that shouldn't exist. Not to mention stupid expensive. You could pay to have your grass cut for a couple years over this insult to landscape. Do not do this.

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@Ken Norman. Some people just don't want a lawn OR it's just a constant battle because of how hot it is. I like a lawn to soften the space but if grass is not an option this could be. Thank you for watching!!!

[@kennorman1142]

@@BobbyKDesigns You're right. Honestly I think I'm just a grass guy that got caught up in his feelings and I'm sorry. You're designs are really good and have kind of changed the way that I look at landscaping. Just because I think this is unattractive doesn't mean that it's a fact. That being said, I would like to echo my original statement and say that I don't like this. Can't wait for the video man!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@kennorman1142 all good my friend! I appreciate the comment and it’s great that not everyone agrees. How boring would it be if everyone just said YES. 👍🏼

[@williamlittle2814]

Hey Bobby. Love your content buddy. Im a BD for a prominent landscaping company in Beaufort and I gotta say that your ballpark pricing is at least half of what it actually costs. Do the industry a favor and double your ballpark pricing to help people achieve success and have more realistic budgets. Lunch on me if you’re ever in Beaufort. We have great seafood fresh from the ocean. Find me on LinkedIn. Thanks buddy as

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@William Little. I'm in! I loved this comment because most of the time I hear how EXPENSIVE and CRAZY I am. lol! Thank you for watching!