One Day Landscape Installation - E.1

[@JimPutnam]

This is a full sun space. It is in the shade early in the morning and then gets blasted after that. I was concentrating on other things so hard I forgot that basic piece of information.

[@MimsysGarden]

HortTube with Jim Putnam it’s beautiful!!! Love all the info you give in every video! Thank you!!! The format is great!

[@carolemaguire644]

Worked just fine the way you presented it. I like the idea and look forward to more...I just wish I worked as fast as you !

[@maxalfonso9050]

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[@NiaLin]

This format was perfect. It’s a great idea for a series cuz this is what everyone does. The weekend is usually the only time folks have to do landscaping projects. So, it’s helpful to see what can be accomplished in 1 day & how. Then, w/you providing plant education for the different areas, you got the full monty. I hadn’t even heard of the ginger lily, so I learned about an interesting plant I can have in my zone. IMO this is a great idea & I’m really looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@pgdowney]

Love this format of creating plant beds in a day. Please do more.

[@MIADaughtry-fk9rc]

I love this idea for a series. The video was very informative. Also, would like to see follow ups to these projects so we can see what the plants look like after a yr or so.

[@lorijoines2006]

Perfect the way you do your videos! Love the format!

[@kerryschoolfield1537]

I like the video which incorporated all aspects of the job. Keep them coming.

[@pmsmith96]

I love the way you filmed and edited this. You are very informative!

[@rich_nd]

I liked this format where you showed the before, explained what you were going to do, then explained each step. Looking forward to more!

[@amandarachelle13]

I love this series! I liked the way you did here so you could explain more, but a time lapse would be fine too.

[@prititailor8117]

I like the way you did. This way , when you say how you do and then show it, make more sense. Yeah so I like the way you did. Don’t change.

[@TheArtista1111]

Super comprehensible. I look forward to more. Tech wise, do what’s easiest and time efficient for you!! Your the star of the show, not the production process. So whatever give us more Jim and garden time.

[@rebeccajarman5824]

In my opinion this format was perfect. The content is informative, helpful and encouraging. Love the richness of the pine straw for ground cover.

[@yiskah]

I’m only two years late to this video, but I really like the format in this video.

[@troy1672]

Jim, really appreciate you using what would be common tools. Especially since those would be tools I have easy access to.

[@MrSRCOCPA]

Your ad hock style is most appropriate. Love your presentation.

[@BBHubbs]

Thank you for this! It’s wonderful to see one-day-projects happening from beginning to end with everyday tools for a common home owner. It helps with ideas and I love that you are not shy about the pro’s and con’s of the process, in it’s entirety. This video, as usual, was well done, Jim. My personal preference is with time lapse but it certainly does not define whether or not I’ll sit through a video. I find it helpful simply because I’m such a newbie. Haha!

[@rowergal4563]

I like this format best. It's more educational for us, and that meets the goals you were talking about for the series.

[@katiemclain2946]

YES! more please! I want to landscape my yard, so this series would be very helpful.

[@loydvlogs592]

Liked the video. I would like to see a little bit more of the installation process of the plants instead of a before and after. You usually give a lot of good advice for the average home gardener.

[@marciagrant6687]

I like hearing you talk about the process. I want to remove some of the grass in my backyard, So, watching you talk through it is very helpful. Thanks!!

[@jille9650]

I like this format. It shows us what the work will be like as the project progresses. Time lapse and narration can sometimes give the impression of Oh, this is easy. Let's just zip through the hard parts, say all you need to do is ______, and then show the beautiful result.

[@carolotterson8035]

I thought this was great. I am a novice and I liked the format a lot. This is perfect for the average person who is going to have a weekend to do a project.

[@constancerae9784]

Enjoyed the one day project. Made me look at my Mantis tiller in a whole new way. I find removing existing grass to be the most daunting and physically demanding part of gardening. Keep the great ideas coming.

[@ksm2242]

I love the format as it is and I love the idea of a series. It was especially helpful to watch the way you installed the drainpipes and explained the process since I will be doing this soon. Great job. I will definitely watch!

[@meikazack3422]

I prefer the way you did it over the time laps with narration. Loved the video. This was very interesting and motivating that inexperienced gardeners can do a project that looks great in one day!

[@PDAV5]

This video is interesting and more than adequate. I always learn so much from you. You’re a magician! Can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us!!!

[@brandonwolfe7451]

Great idea for a series. I've done a lot of weekend projects like this and I picked up a couple of things that will help me move more efficiently this fall with something similar. Agree 100% on an electric tiller being a worthwhile investment for a home gardener. Love mine. Amending a bed or pulling grass out with a shovel is miserable! I think the format is solid. Wouldn't opt for a time lapse over the way you did it. One thing I would maybe do is always emphasize proper planting techniques, which you typically do anyways but it's just so important for people that may only watch this one video. Especially for those like us in the southeast dealing with heavy clay. I started planting all of my shrubs and perennials a little higher after watching your videos and man it's made a difference. Keep these coming!

[@CottageCoreMom]

We just moved from NY to Missouri a little over a year ago and bought our house so now we have lots of space to do projects like this. I have been watching you for a year now and have learned so much! I think this video format was perfect! I am doing the same project as this right now and I’m so happy you showed that you can hide the down spout. I wouldn’t have thought you could do that and it is in the way of bed also. I’m so happy I seen this now at the beginning of my project so I can do the same! Thanks for another great video!!!

[@cathybrown7559]

Kathleen Coronado my kids live in Brooklyn. I live in Alabama on 5 acres. They beg me to move to NYC. Honey, i just can’t do it. Even at 65 it’s difficult to work in my yard but soooo much better than concrete and steel. Welcome to Missouri. I grew up in Overland Park, Kansas.

[@dorisgodfrey448]

I really have been enjoying these one job landscaping projects it’s very helpful and I’d like to see the one where the back of the house is facing north but you still have the east in the west sun coming in from the sides. Please keep doing this series it’s great.

[@Elisanna-b9s]

This is my favorite kind of series videos .... projects that I can complete with my tools. I also have that electric roto-tiller and just finished clearing out a large grassy area around my hydrangeas. It worked better than I thought it would. I hope you continue with this series. It is so helpful! Many thanks for doing it!!

[@melaniewallace1289]

Forgot to say, it’s definitely interesting to see spaces transformed. It’s helps motivate and inspire new ideas for my lawn, even though I think it’d take me FOREVER to do what you accomplish alone in a few hours. I feel like your camera work and production and editing are always on point. I suppose for longer chores, a time lapse approach might help see the entire job. But I feel watching this “short” job in the way that you presented it, that you thoroughly captured the important elements required to DIY this perfectly. The downspout situation alone would have prevented many from being able to tackle this chore without your visual input, or else we would’ve left it as is, not knowing how to resolve the issue of water. Thanks as always for making working in the yard and growing beauty from the earth something that is possible to those of us without experience!

[@julesvarn7785]

No need for time lapse, you've edited it perfectly. Love the plant layout. DO more of these videos.

[@andrewp.619]

That turned out great! I prefer this format, vs. voice over and time lapse because it gives some of us novices a chance to slow down and see how high you planted, mixed in your pine bark, etc. I think the one day project series is a great idea and one that homeowners and landscapers can get some good ideas from. As always, thank you for the tips and tricks.

[@jayelynne2374]

I love this new 1day landscape idea! Would have liked to see more of the process of u actually removing the grass creating the beds & edging. And explaining some helpful tips maybe. I plan to create several new beds in my backyard.

[@erinphelps6386]

I like the format you chose. I like the individual description of each plant. I am not in your zone it is much colder here but a lot of the plants you use carry into my zone and it is very helpful to have that information.

[@robertterbizan8885]

This format worked well for you. We live in Middle Florida, Zone 8 and have all sand to plant in. We just moved here a year ago and would like to bring in butterflies and hummingbirds. We also have several dogs, a few chicken and goats, so we have to be aware of poisonous plants. Thanks for a GREAT video and I look forward to watching more.

[@slowdive101]

Looking forward to more of these one-day projects. Current format is great!

[@JimPutnam]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. One more going up this weekend

[@crymr3]

Your content is awesome. I love how it is concise and grounded in reality and experience. I especially appreciate the information on technique/tools to get the project done efficiently. I enjoy this format and think a time lapse of the project with narration would be an improvement.

[@alexandriamihalcik9202]

This is such a neat idea for a series. I love it!

[@kellilangvo]

I agree with others who commented about adding a time lapse sequence showing more of the process. Great idea for a video series!

[@rosamariaperez8805]

I like the set up of the video. Please continue and thank you.

[@markleycarter9749]

This will a great series for us weekend warriors. Format is fine. Thank you

[@starlakelsey2782]

Shooting it the way you did got the point across to me. It was helpful since I am considering doing something at an area around high deck. The plants can't be put in my zone 7a but now I think that my husband and I can clear area for prep. Thanks!

[@tmaloney56]

I like the way you did this video. Yes, it's very interesting. I live in Charleston, SC area and am having trouble finding pine bark soil amendment. I've only seen mushroom compost and spagnum peat moss. The clay soil is drowning everything. Thank you for showing how the tiller worked your area to remove the grass and that you took three runs over the ground with it, was a big help. I'll put my tiller to work this weekend!

[@bellamiamb]

Excited about this series. Day projects are what most homeowner can handle and this series takes the intimidation out of the project. I enjoy the explanation of labor along the way and plant description at the end. Looking forward to more!

[@soniaramirez1840]

I really enjoyed learning all the steps needed to create a space like that. Thanks

[@seanhickey781]

Great video and series. I would keep this format for sure.

[@craigwest5254]

really enjoyed this video Jim!! looking forward to the rest of this series!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge as always!

[@urspecial2me]

Enjoying how you start and explain exactly what you are doing! Also, I appreciate the earth analysis before plants are selected.

[@kenk2345]

Time lapse probably takes less pre-planing and could enable you to work more efficiently. But you're good at "talking on the fly", when you're out there "in the moment". And perhaps some of that would be lost, with more post video narrating? A hybrid of sorts between time lapse and real time? It's definitely good to speed up the long tasks, like trenching out the edge...and it's better to have a time lapse of that, than just a small incomplete snippet. Do what works best, so that you continue to enjoy doing these.

[@slipperyjones]

Well done. More please... thanks Jim.

[@ronin0321]

The format was good. I especially like the plant information that you provided. Specifically, information about the care of the plant; i.e. cutting back or deadheading. New home owner here. Excited about learning and doing my own landscaping. Saving $$$!!!

[@constancewhite6906]

Your formatting is good the way it is -I like hearing from you throughout the process

[@anitahadley2871]

I like the format and love the idea for this series.

[@jeantremaine2278]

I love this format...you keep it so real! You show us exactly what it takes to accomplish the task. I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for doing this.

[@smccoy42]

To be honest, I like your videos so much that I would like to see both!!! 🌹🌹 Thank you for doing this series!!!

[@paulataylor4933]

Like the play by play and tool , soil conditioning additions info😊

[@chrismckee4659]

I like the format this is shot in

[@benny123477]

Jim keep doing the small landscape jobs very helpful . THANK YOU. Bennie

[@mimilynn3669]

I’ve been looking forward to this series of videos and this first one was great. Whatever format you choose will be fine. I’ll watch them all. You’re a great instructor and are so generous to share your knowledge with us. I don’t have the stamina for large jobs anymore so these 1 day projects are perfect for me.

[@nikaandrews547]

Great video. Excited for more episodes!

[@michaelm.1305]

Liked the way the job was filmed. Very nice plant selection. Really like the look of pine straw. Good detail on installing drainage pipes. Always find the videos interesting!

[@elsagrace3893]

I love this format and the one day landscape jobs. Perfect. I hope you made more. I. Going to search for them right now.

[@nappynew]

I think the way you did it was fine. Great job. I like that you linked the tiller. Please do more. I truly enjoy this and it gives me ideas of what I can do. Thanks.

[@carolsabo187]

Very interesting please continue these one day shows, this was a good format.

[@cathybrown7559]

I like the video just as is. You are a great instructor. I live in zone 8, and I have ginger plants that were my mama’s. I love having my parents Iris’s, ginger and solaman seals( I know I butchered the spelling) in my yard. I remember you talking about an Azalea from your grandpa I think it was. Keep em coming Jim.

[@weavery2k]

NO TIME LAPSE very very good just the way you did it !!

[@zullylozano1840]

I’m excited about this series and will be watching!

[@joyjames5442]

This video was just fine. Thank you for doing this.

[@rjclark730]

hey man, Love the portion where you point to the plant and hit all the technical info back to back. super helpful.

[@stephanieb9709]

Hi Jim. I liked the format of this video. I prefer this form as opposed to a time lapse. Thank you for the video!

[@kathycook1815]

I really enjoyed the way you handled this project; very concise and to the point - very easy to follow for any skill level. Anxious to see what other projects you have in mind. I would like to see something on an edible hedgerow incorporating evergreens if possible for privacy. Love your videos Jim, thanks.

[@xzaviergray9804]

Awesome! This is what I've been doing all summer! Thank you!!!

[@AJ_Lucas]

Nice work, Jim.

[@julien3211]

I like this the way you did it. Thanks.

[@peggyjk]

I liked the format, I have gardened for years but still enjoy seeing how others plan out a space. For northern gardeners you might consider maple leaf mulch, we have been using leaves for years and they certainly improve our soil, a great option and they are free. Keep up the good work Jim.

[@rosset4music]

I like the way you did it. Nice job.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Beautiful landscape Jim :-)

[@royhowdyshell241]

I thought it was great Jim very interesting for sure and can't wait until you do a foundation with shade plants and maybe some sun during the late day. I like what you do and I have learned so much from you and nice to look at plants now and know what some of them are.....

[@travisconner1302]

Great video Jim, don’t change a thing. This is one of the best channels I follow and look forward to this new small project you are doing now. Keep up the good work.

[@marymcfarland717]

I like the way you did the video. Thank you! I like this idea of videos.

[@brightstar1040]

Your way is perfect!

[@mikeyj9353]

Love the format and the idea for this series!

[@victoriah4077]

Format is perfect!!!

[@wferguson05]

Perfect format, thanks for showing that tiller too. Very interesting and informative!

[@tinaharrison9886]

Great video! This format is perfect.

[@dann61960]

Have to say this video, format & all was perfect for me (don't change a thing). I've done some jobs like this in my younger days that took a weekend or so. Always used hardwood mulch but the pine straw looks great! Would love to see that Ginger Lily in bloom. Too cold to grow here in 6b.

[@susanbartone7620]

Feedback! Super excellent. As a person who does not own a truck, I purchase products in bags. So at the end, when you explained how many bales of pine straw you used and the equivalent in bags was very very helpful. The only thing I would like to know is the exposure of the area you are planting in. This would help me figure out what type of plants I might use at my house. I do know how much sun certain areas of my house get (b/c I kept a journal for a week in the spring and summer and even added diagrams). But now, when I see great plantings like yours, I'd like to know the exposure(s) of the areas you plant.

[@Ssm1998]

i like the way you did it just fine!

[@winky831]

Love the transformation, and variety of plants. Great choices. Am working on landscaping at my new home, and found this quite helpful. Loved the format. Thank you for taking the time.

[@colleenherrington3460]

Thanks for another great and instructive videos. I’ve been following your channel for about six months now and find that whatever format you pick it’s very useful. I’d say whatever is easiest for you is the way to go. One thing that would be of interest to viewers would be to include some photos at the end of the video showing the space a year or two later. I realize this might not be feasible from a work flow

[@benny123477]

This was a great video Jim learn a lot about the downspouts the way you did it. Bennie

[@nancyamorris5845]

I liked what you showed us and HOW you showed it. I do have concernes about the grass growing into the pine straw, unless it can't grow in the straw. It looks great the way it is, but I would want curbing. You do great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@JudyG53]

I love this series and look forward to seeing more. You explain things well and the format is good. I would only suggest that you not feel you need to rush the videos. If you make them longer with more info we will watch it all and learn. Great job, Jim, and a very exciting new series! Thank you!

[@madriana360]

love it all, keep doing what your doing

[@angiecatloth6057]

Great job Jim. I liked the format used in this video, easy to follow and very informative. Thanks for another great video, I’m looking forward to more.

[@debbiesineath1952]

I like the way you did it! You explained everything great!

[@Celestes_Nest]

Love this series!! I'm tuned in Jim!

[@yussef18]

Amazing job and I am looking forward to this new format. I am always looking for landscape ideas besides plant information. Good luck Jim...

[@micheleball4384]

Terrific! As always, informative and well-organized. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, tips, and tricks. Love your channel, Jim!