I'M BACK...PART 2 of TAMING This OVERGROWN Garden & FILTHY Driveway For An OVERWHELMED LADY IN NEED!

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Some have asked how to "Buy me a coffee" so here's a link, love ya ❤ buymeacoffee.com/nickonlym

[@garryswain1208]

Nick I’m a neighbour. Let me tell you what a wonderful job you have done. Linda is so so grateful. As you mentioned in your video she is very shy and probably finds it hard to express her gratitude. But I can tell you that she is over the moon with what you have done for her. We are all grateful. Thanks mate a great job from a great man who gave up two days of earning to provide a service to a lady who is struggling in her life. Top top man. Forget the trolls just know you are a star 🌟

[@elizagoodytwoshoes9140]

Indeed I can imagine how grateful I would be too, so what if we make some mistakes the overall intention is what matters.

[@kimberlypontow3497]

Agreed!❤

[@kathrynwoodrow9724]

I think you've done a great job. As for the negative comments I'll bet these people have never done a nice thing for anyone themselves, so I'd just say take no notice of them. You are a kind and wonderful man xx

[@JamieTheSassenachLass]

a thousand times in agreement! Nick is pretty darn awesome ;)

[@karenshaw1978]

You will never please everyone, the only thing that's important is pleasing your client and being proud of your accomplishments. I love your humor. It's always a good day when we can smile. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep watching.

[@sylviasaunders8406]

Hi Nick, I am a new subscriber to your videos from Ottawa Canada. You are doing super work and making sure everything is looking as beautiful as possible. Don't take any notice of negative comments, you have lots of friends here who have your back. You are making your community better one yard at a time. So my friend keep on making people happy with all your help. This world needs more people like you. God Bless, take care. 🙏💯💯💯

[@diFromOz]

What a wonderful person you are. The world needs more lovely people like you trying to help those in need. Sending nothing but love and good vibes to a legend🎉😊💜

[@sayeedsayeed8720]

In my humble opinion, I have no issues with any of your workmanship and have throughly enjoyed ALL of your downloads. 👍

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Awesome, thank you Sayeed, what a brilliant comment indeed 🫶

[@leecarey4375]

The people who are criticize your work, most likely don't know the difference between a rake and a shovel. And, they probably never done any kind of manual labor, if ever. You're doing the best job you can and what the lady wants. I admire you for even taking on thiis job. Good work, mate, well done!

[@brendalonergan5111]

I think you did a marvelous job, you bush-mutilating psychopath😂👍👍

[@davetheshave239]

Those who can just do it and those who can’t are trolls. Awesome job Nick, the world needs more people like you 🌟

[@131dyana]

Great job thanks for helping that Lady.

[@djfirkins]

Professional landscape gardener here. Like everyone else has said (and as you are already doing!), ignore the haters! You've achieved your goal and made a huge improvement. It's so much tidier, more accessible and easier to maintain now. And dayum, that driveway pops! 🔥 Also, full credit to you for taking advice and critique. Like you say, you probably went a bit too hard on that one conifer (it looks like a cypress) and it will probably remain brown on the side, but over time it might come back, and at least the driveway access is restored. But trimming back hard all the other shrubs is fine. They will grow back. Looks like lonicera and jasmine to me, and they're tough as old boots! The ball shapes near the house look like viburnum, and they'll come back too, no problem. You can rightly be proud of that teardrop shape on the other conifer! Lovely job 👍 If I can share some advice on rose pruning: hard pruning them is not a problem, but I would have waited until late winter, early Spring to do it. Also, roses can sometimes suffer from die-back if the cuts are not super clean, so cutting with a trimmer is a risk, nice sharp secateurs are best. But given you're doing this for free and time is of the essence, compromises need to be made, and trimming them with the trimmer should be ok. If you're planning a follow-up visit (perhaps if she comes around to the idea of getting you to clean the roof! 🤞) I would really recommend googling "how to winter prune roses", and you'll get some great tips on fairly simple techniques to maximise flowering next year, and you could quickly go over them again... Ideally you're aiming for a vase shape, with air and space in the middle, avoiding criss-crossing branches and dead wood, cutting to the angle of an outward facing bud... Very well done and kudos for having the initiative and positive attitude to just get it done. 🔥👍

[@DanProcrastinatesDIY]

I winced when he shredded the roses. He needs to get some secateurs. When doing anything new research research research. I wouldn't necessarily go on advice from people in the comments either unless they say the same as trusted online sources.

[@nschubee]

Feel confident that you did your best with this job. It looks so much better!

[@HelenSerrano-xo1tl]

Nick, you did a great job! Cutting the overgrowth made a big difference. The driveway is wider and so much brighter. You were out of your comfort zone and you did well for a first timer. You’ll get better with more practice. Get some pruners and it will be easier to cut smaller limbs. There are also limb saws you can invest in. Don’t listen to the negative comments! Your sincerity and effort is what makes me come back to see your videos.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Wow, thanks Helen, your kind comment really means a lot 😍

[@ilsesmith9493]

I like the shape of the first bush. I love the shape of the second bush. It looks like a porcupine with moss on his back. Ignore negative comments. You are doing a wonderful job by helping that lady.

[@Gutter121]

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN IT GREAT JOB 👍

[@marnie8930]

Stop listening to the bad reviews, you are one of the best , and I watch several cleaners on you tube top 3 and all are in UK, , And your voice ,speech is understandable, 👍❤ Oi

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

@@marnie8930 Thanks Marnie ❤️

[@pamclift5446]

I agree with you. I would trim back hedge/evergreen bushes back away from the driveway. It will green back up. You are taking way less than half away. You are doing great work.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Aw thanks Pam 😍

[@debgamble8368]

It’s easy to be an arm chair critic when you’re sat on your backside at home. The jobs a gooden as my dad use to say. Thank you for taking the time to help this lady 👍

[@NoelleCamielle]

Don't look down on the Job you did, considering what you started out with, I would say YOU DID A MIGHTY FINE JOB all round, and the driveway came out GREAT! BE BLESSED!

[@Bazzaboo1010]

... Well done on a lovely job and very kind gesture 👏 👍 ..

[@colleenisaac6647]

You did a great job! Looks amazing and MUCH better than it was. Don’t worry about haters…they feel very comfortable complaining behind their screens!

[@sarahtuffery3697]

Surely people should understand that you are not a gardener but helping an old lady out! I like your videos..❤

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Yes, thank you

[@JeffColbourne-ge4uu]

You're doing a great job keep up the good work

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thanks so much Jeff

[@PyogenesST]

I'm not a gardener, but I think you did a fantastic job. Thank you for beeing such a wonderful person 🌻

[@jeanhorseman9364]

I would have cut those bushes back even harder than you did. You are very hard on yourself, you did a really good job. So great to watch ❤

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thank you so much!

[@mariebjuhr2394]

Yay, part 2!!! You just gave a gift of better sleep, less anxiety and firm ground to walk on to a lady who realy needed it! This was a blessing! Good Job! ❤

[@diegovd7215]

Well done! Looking 1000x times better. Your generosity is commendable.

[@maryjensen5112]

Nick you are a total star, don't let the neigh sayers get to you. You have done a grand job. Just show her some videos you have done. I bet she'll come around. Keep doing your thing cuz it is a good thing.

[@elizagoodytwoshoes9140]

Her neighbour mentioned in one of the comments that she is over the moon with all the work Nick has done. It’s all those nit pickers and right fighters who have a problem.

[@alinaCatwatcher]

IMO I think you did a marvelous job trimming those hedges. Funny thing about plant life, it GROWS back just like hair LOL. Please don't let the trolls and idiots make you second guess your work. Your making a fantastic effort. The dead bush definitely had to go!! I'm only one person but I'll keep coming back for more of your content!!

[@ChrisPierce-xm1vi]

Nick, you are such a lovely man to do all of this for free. You have done an excellent job!! You have also done so much for your community with the dog park and the bus stop all for free. We've been waiting for this part 2 of the job. As for the haters, they need to get a life and shut the heck up! Keep going!!! We enjoy it ! Chris Pierce😊

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thanks so much Chris, I really, really appreciate your kindness and support, cheers mate 😍

[@ahtemmathehun3506]

The yard looks so much better, Nick! You did a fantastic job trimming and removing that dead juniper bush. Ignore the haters and keep doing what you're doing! Don't worry about that other evergreen hedge. They're durable and can easily handle rougher prunings than you gave it. Yard clean up looks deceptively easy on video. Much respect for getting it all done in just a few hours! Thanks again for letting us watch you get this done! So grateful to be a part of the journey you've taken! Keep being awesome and doing awesome things!

[@mariecarlsson7534]

I am very impressed with all the free work you out in to make this yard as nice as possible. Thank you for the video

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

So nice of you

[@karencox3235]

Just think of the thumbs down were ones where they couldn't quite see and hit the wrong button. Ignore the haters!!! Who cares?! You're helping people and that's what matters!!

[@lauriewilt2622]

Well done and the place looks 100 times better. It’ll all grow back in the spring

[@judithwilton1383]

You made the right choice cutting out that conifer it would have never recovered. Once conifers get brown on them they become an unsightly mess and will eventually die. Good job well done.

[@laurap6376]

Great job & super satisfying to watch. You did great taking out the dead shrub aswel 🎉

[@ValerieJohnson-i5n]

Fabulous improvements! It would be a pleasant surprise to also have her roof cleaned. Keep up the awesome work!

[@andrewpowell6457]

Nick Keep up your excellent work.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Cheers mate 👍

[@whitestar4431]

Awesome transformation Nick, it feels good helping out for free it also is good for the soul. 🤜🏼🤛🏼 👍🏼

[@jiconnor]

Great job on this property, I'm amazed at how well you've transferred your skills to shrubs and lawns.

[@jennifersmith8640]

Life is a learning experience. No one is perfect. Focus on the positives and the constructive criticism and tips. Ignore the negatives. The client's opinion is more important than random strangers on social media. The majority of us love your work and your humility. I really hope she changes her mind and allows you to clean the roof. (Also, wouldn't it be great if someone painted her gate between the two garages?)

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Such a nice comment, thank you Jennifer 😍

[@jennifersmith8640]

@@PrestigeExternalCleaning You're very welcome!

[@nolaorth2638]

Very nice ! A lot of hard graft. Roses like to be cut above the leaf bud. Gardening is always a lot to learn. Stay curious,my friend.❤😊

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thanks for the tips!

[@tergar1]

I always cut my own Junipers, and sometimes it looks ugly, but it will grow back. This one looks dead, i believe you will make a good decision. Thanks for the video!

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Many thanks

[@marciadycus]

You made the homeowner happy with what you did in the first segment, and she's the only one who matters. Nice job. Keep up the good work. You're a gem.

[@sashaspendrup4020]

Don't listen to hates, some people are just grumpy and wants everyone to feel as they do. You do a great job, and I'm sure the lady is over the moon with your work :)

[@dalenekruger4773]

Practice makes perfect. Love your enthusiasm ❤ Well done Nick 👏🏻

[@bellabobs9890]

Well done, looks so much better

[@heatherweston6025]

I’ve really enjoyed watching this makeover, you’ve done a great job!

[@staceybohlke1881]

Omg. Massive improvement. It is a cute house and now looks very tidy. Well done Nick. I am sure the owner is very happy. Thank you for helping her. Stay safe.

[@suemacdonald9623]

You’re a star ⭐ You have done an amazing job, giving up your time - and yes I was shouting at screen re: that dead conifer “cut it down” ha ha

[@myraholmes8702]

So much better than it was. Some things can't be fixed. Ignore the ones who are comfy sitting at the keyboard being critical. This will not change because that is the nature of some folks. Good job, Nick

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Here comes the winner of the peoples' choice awards now. That's our Nick walking down the green carpet to claim his prize for Man of the Year!

[@ShansAtlantis]

Do you remember who won this year?

[@gordontownsend-f5e]

your a good bloke Nick

[@kingjohnson5380]

Keep up the amazing work. Love your vids

[@rachaelswinnerton6563]

It will definitely grow back during the spring

[@helenmcdonnell9917]

Nick, it’s easy for people to criticise, but they aren’t the ones giving up their time/energy to help. Good on you for putting yourself out there and making a difference in this lady’s life. What a blessing you have been to her ❤ keep on keeping on, you are a good man!

[@marionryan582]

Nice work Nick well done you have a kind heart ❤️ 👍🤩

[@moonpie7532]

You have no need to apologize for the job you have done. You are honest about your lack of experience with formal yard work and open to suggestions. In addition you worked for hours in POURING DOWN RAIN 😯.....that's commitment!!! Whether shrubs are removed is often left up to the homeowner unless they have given the decisions making to you. In the case of that one you removed... it was clearly dead or well on the way. The other big bush that people said will not grow back where you cut it, it needs to be removed altogether. It and most of the shrubs have out grown their places from neglect. If you have spare time and and interest there is a channel 'Kustorez' on youtube on which the fella primarily cuts, trims and removes hedges and shrubs. He lives in Germany and is a master at trimming. The property looks 100% better than it did. 👍❤

[@user-mm9td2hh2j]

You are awesome, Nick! Given that the bushes were long over due for trimming you really had little option other than what you did or removing them. What you did do was make it much safer for her which is worth much more than a bush costs! Thank you for being the one that stepped forward to help! You Rock!

[@r9eaper]

Gotta love how satisfying it is when the roots and grass just come up off the drive/concrete like an old carpet being rolled up lol Loving the content mate. It's such a nice heart-warming thing you're doing for the lady. Keep up the wonderful work mate! 👍 🍺

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍

[@MidwestYardAndGarden]

Her garden is going to look marvelous in the spring!

[@nzjustice1118]

Nick, you're a gem, that's all there is to say. Love from New Zealand.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Aww, cheers 💕

[@carolwelfare7332]

The bushes you trimmed back around the conifer outside the garage is a prolific grower. I would have cut them back much further to at least the edge of the flower bed and away from the lovely big conifer at the front as it will eventually strangle that tree too. We'll done though. For a self confessed non gardener, you've done great. Keep up the good work. Love watching your videos

[@SunnyJa1088-k3x]

Lot of plants you are dealing with I've never seen before. Neighbor had a fall so I took over trimming her bushes, I'm 82 female, no easy task as all her bushes are different than mine. Sharp points on Holly, Bottle Bush gets brush- like blooms & attracts bees which I'm allergic to so it takes awhile to learn about the various plants & how to deal with them. You are doing great tho,I think a mini chainsaw would be a great addition to your tools! Glad the neighbor told you how much lady loves what you have done for her!

[@tonicorona6307]

It looks great, glad you took out the tree. Don’t bother worrying about the nay sayers…always some trolls out there!

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Cheers Toni, much appreciated 🫶

[@sallyc2593]

Yeah you did the right thing getting of the browned conifer. All things have their time, and his was up! As you pointed out, the other bushes and the forsythia will also be fine. It’s looking proper tidy now!

[@patriciacushing7448]

Great job Nick ❤ You did an amazing job. Don’t worry about the naysayers, they are probably all blokes living in their mother’s basement and don’t even know what real work is. Trolls are called trolls for a reason, they hide in the dark and say nasty things, but expose them to light they just fade away. Love your channel. ❤

[@BoppaGram]

Nick, you are doing wonderful work whether cleaning roofs, driveways, or helping this lady out. Folks who sit at home and write negative comments do not have happy lives. Perhaps they too could get out there and help a neighbor or anyone by doing something kind. An easy one is to simply pick up trash every time you're out for a walk. We've done it for years and it helps our neighborhood and most importantly, the wildlife. Please don't lose sight of the fact that the majority of us watching think you are wonderful! God Bless you and your family.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Hey BoppaGram, i've had a pretty bad day today and have been feeling a little bit low. But when I read amazing, kind comments from genuinely nice and caring people like yourself, it really does cheer me up no end, thank you for putting a smile back on my face 😊❤️, bless you and yours too, big love, Nick.

[@patsampson6990]

Gardens never look perfect, there is always work to do. But you got it cleaned up looking tidy and safe. I am certain it is appreciated!

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

So nice of you Pat 💕

[@karenhoward8542]

Thanks for all your hard work and being brave enough to tackle new things

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

You are so welcome, thank you Karen 💕

[@NancyRiehl-n3p]

❤❤❤. You are very humble man.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Aw thanks Nancy 😍❤️

[@avacadman2155]

Roses love a really hood cut back! I thought everyone knew that!

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Not me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johnbrooks9151]

Always a great result, don't worry about the haters, etc, they're self feeding, the more they hate the happier they are, the tw&ts, you're doing a great job, keep it up. ❤❤

[@miriam2909]

That driveway looks more than twice the width now. You did the best you could with the garden and it looks heaps better! And you did it! 😊 well done.😊and PS the shape of the conifer is beautiful..

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

What a wonderful transformation you gifted to this homeowner…looks like a new home!! 👏👏👏💯💯👏👏👏

[@martinh4982]

That's not just 10 times better it's 1000 times better! Nice one Nick!

[@Laura-bb4zn]

You did a excellent job . Do not worry about some critic , some peoples have nothing to do better then that but actually will never do work and help for free . Again love the job. ❤👍

[@brendajohnson6910]

I think you did a wonderful job on this property. You can only do so much on greenery that has not been properly maintained but you managed to bring some order back to this garden. Well done!

[@juliecumming9243]

You’ve done great Nick. It all looks nice now. You were correct to take out that conifer. It was deader than a dead thing. The shrub that was choking it could be cut back more if necessary. It appears to have a spreading habit. It looks like it is actually growing over the shrub at the pavement end too. I used to work in a garden centre and know a lot about plants etc so feel free to ask me questions if you want. ❤

[@clairedesbois4650]

I think you’ve done a fabulous job Nick! I agree with those who say ignore the haters. Don’t waste your time reading their comments….. they must lead very sad lives if all they can do is be negative. Keep smiling and know that we think you are doing a brilliant job! Thank you…. ❤

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Aw thanks Claire, I really love getting comments like this, makes it all worth while, thank you too ❤️

[@clairedesbois4650]

@ To be honest, I’d reply to those who are posting negative / nasty comments by thanking them for sharing their opinions and for watching your video’s! ❤️

[@tazzy3469]

Shocking that you get such comments, sorry to hear this. In a very different way, i get similar, and have learnt over the years that the kindness is all that counts. Keep up the good work Nick 👍👍

[@PamelaVidler]

Nick, I'm always amazed at your quality of work. As far as those who complain, I'd like to know how many people they've helped. As someone who does a lot of gardening, sometimes you have to be really drastic with cutting back unhealthy plants to give them a chance. Sometimes they won't. Usually if they don't, it's because they were too far gone well before they got cut back. I'm from the US, and there are pine trees who'd cones won't release their seeds until there is extreme heat. Only a severe forest fire will make these cones open. This is the trees way of making sure all underbrush and conditions that would stifle and kill the seedling are gone, giving it a better chance at survival. Well, that's the same with these plants. Once all the suffocating overgrowth is taken away, they can really begin to survive. I always enjoy your videos, and wish you nothing but the best. God bless you!!

[@christinesteckel3390]

I'm sure you did the right thing cutting down that bush. It wouldn't have come back. 🙂

[@jopotin67]

I just love your content, I’m a fairly new sub, I’ve been binge watching your previous videos😊

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dianamorris2345]

Love your ingenuity, Nick! Great job. Thanks so much for helping this lady!❤

[@nancycraig7614]

Hey in my opinion that you done a service for this lady and she was happy to have you do it and with the work then to check with all those haters out there let them get up and do it then they can complain yes cut it down ,if its ment to be it will come back!congratulations for a job well done!

[@saschastolz61]

Sir, you do fantastic work! Those rude haters show up on every channel. Must be terrible to be them with nothing better to do than spread their negativity. Please just ignore them.

[@remyferrari8501]

Shrubs will be nice and green in the spring. I would have trimmed them back even further to align them with the edge of the driveway. People don’t have faith in the power of established plants to survive. Well done!

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

I think you did a fantastic job on this home. 👍🏼👍🏼And while I wasn't going to say anything...I'm glad you are going to talk to her about the roof. Also, I would have removed all of that bush, as well as the hedge around it. She can't keep it up, and it is so out of control. You can't please everyone, so take the Negative Nellies with a grain of salt (or a shot of bourbon) and keep doing what you are doing. Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ps: Your commentary....priceless!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shqa574]

I agree about the bush and hedge. It's dominating the property. The hedge along the driveway could do with extra extra trimming, to make it flush with the driveway edge.

[@aquamwoman55]

I'm sure she appreciates everything you are doing! ❤

[@nancyf18]

Nick, Great job, Great job on the bushes, cleaning the driveway and walkway. I would not worry what the nay sayers say, can you hear them if I did it, I would have cut the bushes 6" to 12" inside the garden barrier, on each side of the driveway, I look at this way it will grow back. God bless the homeowner and Family. God bless the neighbor who let you use his water fauset, God bless you Nick, God bless your Family

[@gishere3805]

Thanks for helping those who need it. Fantastic transformation. Great vids.

[@DeniseHinson-r8r]

You’re doing a grand job.

[@PrestigeExternalCleaning]

Thank you Denise 🫶

[@alanhudson467]

Great job looks fantastic....

[@avacadman2155]

That second bush looks like a sheep grazing….put a pair of large plastic eyes on it, it will look fab! Garden Art! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏😀. Listen, the tiny amount of negatives from some should not stop you doing what you do. You are doing a great job! Nature always takes care of itself once cut back..

[@elizagoodytwoshoes9140]

😂😂😂 yes he should do that for the haters👀😂

[@elizagoodytwoshoes9140]

Been waiting for this one, I have to wait till my son is home to watch or he’ll be upset😂 look we are all learning, thank goodness this lady is getting some real help! Keep it coming love your energy🌻

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Looks heaps better, Nick! 👏👏👏

[@jerijames2876]

you did a very good job. those bushes will get green again. i have cut back my bushes with the brown showing and they are green now. let nature take care of it, she won't let you down. for a guy who doesn't do yard work you have put alot of thought and work into that yard. spectacular job!!! don't listen to the nay sayers. you are a thoughtful person to do all that work for the lady. i am sure she appreciates it.

[@lamonafoster363]

No denying you are resourceful! Use what you got. Enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@carolbunnell3995]

Great job Nick. I enjoy watching all your videos. Roses are real survivors. A really good hard prune back once a year and they take off again even better. Dead heading spent flowers also encourages more flowers.

[@lynfinley1308]

there will always be haters they hare not happy with themselves -- you keep being you, thank you for all you do, keep doing your best, if the people you do it for are happy they screw the rest of them.