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[@randomquestions8839]

Who hits the like button even before the video starts? You just know this video's going to be wholesome and beautiful before you even watch it.

[@jaleinegreen7411]

@@randomquestions8839 ALWAYS 🙂

[@jennifercobb5457]

I absolutely do! I never want to forget to do it! This is my absolute favorite you tube channel ❤

[@staceyallard2692]

@@jennifercobb5457 same!!

[@lynnboulton574]

I always do, it’s always great! ❤ from Lantana TEXAS to ALL!

[@mariankay6482]

Always the 1st thing I do while the commercials are running.

[@gardensglory1229]

Laura the south garden is filling in and sooooo magical. You should do a golden hour tour with no talking just relaxing music. That would be so nice. Deanna

[@staceyallard2692]

Yes! Yes! & more yes! And with plant names.. they did a short version last year or maybe the year before with I believe low drone footage on their Highlights channel & I LOVED it and was hoping they would continue doing them but they did not 😩😭 I wish they would tho because so many times when she’s out there I’m talking to my phone “oohhh what is that?” “I need that!” “Omg it’s so beautiful, what plant is that?” I would watch every single one. Of course. lol 😊

[@debidiaz1362]

Over and over again​@@staceyallard2692

[@neckbone1584]

YES, I agree! Maybe start with drone footage and then up close with plant names😊 I could watch for hours. They could make one every week😊

[@staceyallard2692]

@@neckbone1584 that’s what I’m talking about!!! Basically Aaron go out & get some drone footage “once” a week (or however many times it would take him to get some footage. He could probably get enough for a dozen or more videos lickity split!) give it to Taylor to edit with the plant names. Not to get greedy but Taylor could edit in tiny clips of of her planting the same plant to show just what sort of glorious beauty it has become. They could put it up on their highlights channel every Saturday. That way, the GA addicts won’t go thru those horrible Saturday withdrawals! lol! 🤣🤤 I mean, she has inspired so much! I now have a hydrangea flower bed, a perennial sun flower bed, a shrub/flower bed and a beautiful shade bed. & the shrub & hydrangea beds are 1 year old and the shade & sun beds are 2. They are pretty large beds also. This channel has given me joy when I’ve needed it most. Company when I’ve been lonely. Physical mobility when was a 🛋️ 🥔 but most of all, it’s given me hope. 😊♥️

[@spoonypoon7998]

I would rather have talking and no music

[@lisastariha1460]

It struck me how much your garden is like a lush park or mini-version of the Butchart Garden! With the sweeping riot of color, the fountain, the evening glow...it's simply breathtaking! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, family and stunning garden!

[@jaleinegreen7411]

I agree! If Laura hasn’t been there, she’s in for an amazing treat that’ll leave her awe- stricken!🌸 🍂🌺🍁🌿

[@reneebarlow1077]

She's been there. She is modeling it after this and the one in Michigan

[@Argo53]

Especially so in the evening light! Great observation.

[@ConfusedCorgiPuppy-lh8nc]

I feel the same way!! Thanks for expressing it so well!!

[@dorothydecesare1607]

I wholeheartedly agree! I was describing Laura and Aaron’s efforts in transforming barren acreage into lush gardens to my daughter and said ‘think Butchart Garden and VanDusen Garden, by a wonderful couple who buy trees by the dozen and plant flowers in 90+ heat without batting an eye! With enviable results! 🌹🌷🌺🪷🌼🌸🌻🌲🌳💐🪷❤️🥰

[@sandradavid4080]

To hear Laura gush over red flowers makes me smile since she used to be a never a red plant girl !!

[@phyllisbechtel7141]

She refused to have them in her garden! Lol

[@gcc2313]

We all grow haha. I think it's natural for any gardening to start loving certain plants they weren't a fan of in the beginning. For it's pines.

[@juliehudson7032]

Monica loves red flowers she needs some of those in her yard.

[@danajorgensson2540]

Gardens couldn't be more beautiful during the golden hour. Simply spectacular watching through the years seeing the beds coming into their own. Thank you for this beautiful experience Laura. ♥♥♥

[@gabyaeberli7057]

I don’t normally talk to my videos, but a “oh stunning” did come out of my mouth when the view of the new fountain came along. And I peeled a few onions 😄

[@twilde3754]

Your South Garden neighbors must love you for providing a beautiful and serene vista. So lovely!

[@debbiehowell2230]

Yes, I thought the very same thing. Bet their property values are up living next door to you!

[@NikkiH87]

Longtime viewer here💜😊🫶🏻 Laura is the millennial “Martha” meets “Ina” with a tablespoon of Elizabeth Bennet or Jo March and just a sprinkle of Pippi Longstalking💓 Your content is the best! I look forward to watching your garden grow! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us (and Aaron and all of those behind the scenes at Garden Answer as well) We appreciate you 💛🌸😇

[@annehedlund7333]

Love the description!

[@spoonypoon7998]

She plants the same plants and the same varieties over and over again. She has no vision and she crims plants into places. And out crowds all the other plants. She tells people to do things and then she doesn't do what she says. She is no martha stewart! She's rich and wasteful

[@laraemitchell9064]

The evening light definitely gives a rich glow to everything! WOW! Especially that fountain!

[@JanEmily-x4w]

Oh my goodness Laura, that FOUNTAIN! 😍 That Hyssop and Sedum drift is MAGNIFICENT, my new favorite. I truly enjoyed this evening video. I hope you do more of these.

[@sherrybrown4340]

The evening planting is magical (the light), and the new fountain is perfection.

[@judymckerrow6720]

I think a gazebo would look nice where the sumac were ? 🌺💚🙃 A smallish white Victorian style gazebo . A shaded place to sit and view the garden 🤗 🌺💚🙃 I was thinking that the other day when we were over there. 🌺💚🙃

[@vladimirsanchezgarci]

It's absolutelly what the space is asking for... Being telling that since the day she showed the loop for the first time hahaha.

[@staceyallard2692]

@@judymckerrow6720 I think I remember her mentioning that a while back. I’m not sure the exact location but I know she said she was saving space for something.. it would be very beautiful.

[@Beveleee]

The new fountain in the south garden in the center of the 4 quadrants is glorious. That is the best water feature yet ! If you made a video from sunrise to sunset of it (like those videos to relax by) that would surely be a hit. No music just the sound of water and the fountain. I'm ready to hit the "buy" button. Oh my and another thought...you could have an artist come in and do a painting of it and sell prints. This proves a point "you and your garden are an inspiration !" Thank you.

[@kateseymour9693]

Yes, I hit my like button right off. I know that 'I'll enjoy the video no matter what. I'm not able to get out like I used to so watching your whole family including Paul and Bethany and the pets, it just puts me right outside with you. You have the best ability to see and feel where things should go. My day is not complete until I've seen your video. lol🦋🐝🌺

[@katieellis3159]

I LOVE how everything is filling in and filling out. So fun to be surprised by the plantings when coming around a corner, and to come upon a stone path, or a bench, or a fountain, just tucked into the flowers. The joy of discovery!

[@Twinleo1]

You should have a wedding venue option. Leave an open pretty grassy area for the chairs, reception, portable dance floor, then an “aisle” leading to that and have gorgeous flowers on both sides. It would be a great way to add a gorgeous fun side gig. I guess you would need a lot of area for parking though which could be a problem. I’m sure you would be booked every summer!

[@LauraMason-u4y]

Laura, your calm, kind spirit is how I start my day. I thank you ❤

[@brankailic6112]

I think that in the future, (when we all grow old together as a GA community), your property will become something of a park museum. I look forward to that testimony. A big hug.

[@SophieJjishuaa]

gardenplanbyai AI fixes this. Tough, drought tolerant perennials showcased!

[@maris8488]

I had to hit the pause button at 4:43 and gaze at the beautiful fountain with the sun shining through the water. Truly beautiful and magical. The whole garden was glowing in the late afternoon sun. Thank you for this video.

[@angelaengler2387]

I’m only a few minutes into the video and have to comment on the soil that came out of the hole that Aaron or Paul dug with the big auger! That soil looks so rich and fertile compared to the normal soil you have! I’m amazed at how you’ve been able to change your soil over the years😀 And Douglas is so handsome! Always love to see him and Russell and the kiddos especially ❤️

[@virginiagiavarina9383]

The new founttain with the setting sun !!!!!! Gorgeous!!!

[@judyheim6998]

That fountain! In that light! I could have seen that one more time as you closed. So fabulous. I was watching on my tv but went to my iPad so I could screenshot that fountain in that light. I’m an artist and all I could think was,”painting”! Thank you for the beauty.

[@judyheim6998]

I definitely let out a typical Laura.”AAAHHH’

[@tamararay4959]

When you stopped and that fountain came in to view…my gosh STUNNING! Loved everything you planted in this evening video. The light was perfect! Thank you thank you for what you guys do.

[@judyklein3221]

It's such a privilege to be able to see your magnificent gardens from my favorite chair. So very beautiful and the time of day was perfect for showing off everything, including you. Absolutely glowing!

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

Your garden is looking so beautiful. I can not get enough of that fountain. It is wow factor in your garden.

[@kristinthornton2690]

Gosh the fountain, the flowers..... I'm speechless. I watched my regular garden answer this morning, then this? THANK YOU LAURA!

[@shelleymalone4427]

I know you do all of the work to create your beautiful garden - with the help of your incredible team. Do you ever look around and pinch yourself and smile at what you both have accomplished?

[@suelyons531]

My goodness...everything is absolutely glowing in the early evening light. How beautiful!

[@TeamBailey1]

The fountain backlit by the evening glow-stunning! ❤

[@camicri4263]

Good morning beautiful gardeners, have a blessed day ❤️🤗 Laura, the south garden is like a dream at dusk! Gorgeous and the fountain ⛲. I can't believe the transformation in 4 years, wow! Looking forward to the rest of the projects. You never ran out of projects in the garden! Blessings 💞💞🤗 so good to see the kids popping in.😍

[@staceyallard2692]

I hate to be bossy but it is time for a golden hour garden tour! 😃 what is the plant behind your right shoulder at the 12:09 mark? It is beautiful. My gosh, it’s ALL beautiful and thank you so much for sharing it with us!! 😊♥️ #GAForever !! lol

[@juliabinford6500]

Golden hour in your garden does not disappoint!!! Love the planting combos.

[@largentutube]

As you were planting I realized how fertile the land looks compared to what it looked like originally.

[@sherylemoore8626]

Watching the children is such a joy! The planting in the evening light, such a delight. I am weeding and cleaning up my flower beds. Seeing yours give me not only inspiration, but hope! Thank you!

[@Birdhouselady]

Editor This video was very relaxing to watch. Thank you

[@connievk7]

Planting during the golden hour! So beautiful! There was something magical about the lighting during this video. Lovely plantings, as always!

[@Rangergoal]

Love how the sunflowers are popping their heads over the rest of the flowers.

[@WaterfallFW]

Tell me Samantha is a climber without telling me she’s a climber. I was exactly like her when I was little. Now there isn’t really anything I can’t do myself. Also, Benjamin is catching up with you inch by inch. He’s such a sweetheart.

[@SamSam-jl6bs]

I am not a water person at all, but that fountain is absolutely Beautiful. I can't believe I'm saying that!!! Those Red flowers are gorgeous! I Love Red Flowers but those are exceptionally pretty.

[@annehedlund7333]

The golden hour enhanced the color and shape of everything! Usually the harsh sunlight washes out the color of the flowers. Very enjoyable video!

[@debbiewood3819]

Boy! Planting with the auger sure makes it easy!... I love seeing Samantha mature and develop into an active, nature girl; climbs on the Gator, etc. Benjamin is such a delight; very sharp!, great communication skills...beautiful Laura!..you guys are going to have a " park!"

[@ConfusedCorgiPuppy-lh8nc]

Love the new lane being created!!👏Everything is so beautiful!!! Love your vision for how you want it to look and then you and Aaron make it happen along with your employees!!!🥰🌸

[@julielepretre2383]

A trick to back up a trailer: put your hands on the bottom of the steering wheel. If you want the trailer to go left, move your hands left, same for the right. Driving forward, if hands are at the top, and you want to go left, move your hands left, same for the right.

[@annehedlund7333]

Wow, the solution to my backing up problems, just doesn't connect with me!

[@annedial8261]

Thanks for the backup tip.Everytime I try and back mine up,out of the barn it’s like the trailer says nope not this time.I have to get off the tractor unhitch and push that dang thing out or I’d hit the barn doors,that or o open the doors WIDE .lol

[@dealiahunter6560]

I say all the time, I can't wait till next year. Because everything I have done is gonna be more glorious when it's situated. I can't wait till next year. Because everything I have done is gonna be more glorious when it's established. You Are doing a gorgeous job

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Your neighbors get such a nice view!

[@MGCMG980]

This garden and the whole property is heaven on earth! 😍

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@jeanhecker4533]

I dont know what the requirements are to be called an arboretum but I think you qualify. Thanks for starting my day in the best way 😊

[@Nikki7B]

That evening sun sure puts a spotlight on your garden. WOW so so beautiful. I just love seeing gardens with that sunset or early morning sun. Really shows the colour going on everywhere

[@upnorth21]

I love your enthusiasm each time you plant. That combo with the monch aster in the background is a stunner. The backlit of the sun is so pretty. Great look!

[@lynkarpick8037]

Magic during the golden hour! The gardens are stunning! The new additions add to the beauty. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous time of night and gardens❤❤❤

[@melindaflick631]

I love being out in the garden early in the morning, or early evening. Such a peaceful time of day.

[@relaxingnatures81]

The combination of agastache and sedum is beautifull ❤❤❤

[@sharoncoon5439]

Good morning Laura and all. Beautiful garden and filling in so much. Raining in Ohio. I am watching at dialysis. Gives me something awesome awesome to watch.😊

[@annehedlund7333]

Yea for you!

[@ozarkview928]

The colors look so much better on camera in the evening as well ! Not so washed out .

[@iartistdotme]

LOVE this planting especially with the birth cluster - this spot needs to be on a magazine cover! keep asking you to take 12 of the best sights each year to sell us big calendars so we can enjoy the spots up close and personal! Pretty please with bio-tone on top?

[@staceyallard2692]

@@iartistdotme I have been asking for a calendar for yearrrrsssssss… Pretty, pretttyyyyy pleassssseeeeee 😩🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@alainakay7448]

Hey, i just wanted to say thanks for always sharing your knowledge and showing us your garden. I can't believe it's been 10 years of you being on utube 🎉🎉🎉

[@wynorawishum5860]

The garden looks so beautiful in the dusk. You have created a haven for the pollinators as well as you and your children. This was a fun video to watch. I look forward to seeing tree planting soon. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day everyone.

[@robingrunzweig1880]

i love seeing the evening shots.. morning and evening are just some of the best times of the day, right? everything is filling in beautifully.. and the pollinators!! if you plant it, they will come, ha... love it... hope Aaron got the tractor thingy (technical term) fixed without too much frustration.... 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@teresafarrell1411]

The Sedum is gorgeous to be such a plant without fussiness

[@chichitex1252]

Everything you planted looked so nice! I loved the view with sunset showing the new fountain! Oh, so beautiful!❤❤❤

[@christineblake1569]

The garden looks beautiful in the golden hour !

[@jackiedavies9020]

Wow! Look at that dark rich soil. What an improvement! Your amazing!

[@beverlyatwood7511]

You have created a botanical paradise! In the high desert. Bravo Laura

[@cherylt6888]

So beautiful to see gardens in this evening light. What a gorgeous place to spend time.

[@user-dh4dm7kp3o]

I would love to just visit your garden. Sit on the grass and have some coffee. So peaceful!

[@shirleygermain5707]

I would enjoy an early evening stroll of you and Aaron on your gater driving around your garden. I remember you two doing the with Benjamin years ago. Little Benjamin was kicking dirt. Lol

[@persephonespomegranate]

Love these plants!! Just a heads-up for anyone thinking of buying some Blue Fortune Agastache / hyssop - if it loves it life where you plant it, it busts through the ceiling of the estimated maturity size on the label. I have 5 plants and they’re all almost my height and I’m 5’9”. I have also had to dig them up in year 2 and plant a little deeper as they started flopping in heavy rains. Now, they’re supporting themselves and standing tall. Also - don’t do as I did and plant one right beside our bbq area where people will be congregating with food. It is indeed a pollinator magnet and for us anyway in southern Ontario, that includes a lot of hornets, esp in August. We’ve had a few stings this summer and that was just with yellow jackets (never mind that other species that is more aggressive; bald-faced wasp I believe they’re called?).

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi~ Thanks for that info about planting near patio or picnic areas with food. A very good reminder. 🙋

[@Luluplaysindirt]

Sadly, I had not seen a honey bee in my yard for at least 10 years, possibly 15. I planted some hyssop this spring, and guess who's back?! Thank you, Laura, for reminding me about hyssop. Your gardens at sunset are absolutely mesmerizing!

[@zackarybever9769]

Loved the “golden hour” planting video!

[@WandaLohr-xp6xx]

The evening light is kind to you skin and hair tones, also. A flattering glow for a lovely lady!

[@ayeshanoorain8796]

Please give us an evening tour of your garden!! It’s so beautiful and magical in the evening !! ❤❤

[@4acrehobbytfarm]

“Let’s roll!” 😂😂 love it!!

[@trayvixk4642]

Oh my, I love your videos, but it looks even more magical to see your garden during golden hour. I hope you get a chance to do more planting videos at that time.

[@karenmorse7031]

The scent of agastache can’t be beat

[@bobr9895]

The hyssop and sedum looks like it's always been there, love it.

[@janaimaughan3599]

We are putting in our yard/garden on 1.5 acres. I wouldn’t complain about a planting plan based on a couple of your garden areas. 😊 We’ve been in the planning and building phase on our house for three years and I think my brain is getting a little fatigued with all the choices available for everything. I love the use of color, texture and drought tolerant you are putting together all over your property.

[@deborahstimpson7598]

Beautiful evening in the garden. Its been raining non stop in south Louisiana for the last two days and continues through today. We were dry for about a month, so gladly needed rain. My plants are happy❤.

[@user-kd7rj4pd2i]

Very pretty! The flowers against the evening light is beautiful 😊

[@MsMeI]

The music paired with the sunset so lovely. ❤

[@Garden1842andHome]

Love watching you Laura!!! You are my every morning video!!!

[@Redbudwoods]

The evening light was beautiful on the garden!

[@fernandaalbuquerque6872]

Great video even though I’ve seen you plant tons of plants you are absolutely correct in how wonderful the lighting looks. Brings you a calm and peace to view. Thanks for all you do to bring us joy with your gardens. We live our dreams through you.

[@escoffier20021]

Laura, Have you guys ever thought about setting up a spot specifically for a little camping area for the kids to spend nights outside in a cool tent?

[@JosephineSavignano]

Love your videos ! But most of ALL I LOVE ,Russel, Cheddar and Douglas !!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@susanherbert3014]

I love hyssop! I have a small long skinny planting area on the side of our townhouse that I put in hyssop, black eyed Susan, echinacea, daisies, hydrangea, and roses. The hyssop is always full of pollinators, it’s such fun to watch them buzzing around!

[@christinawyckoff2164]

💞 love the peach and lavender 🪻 color flowers 🌸

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Great video Laura, all 3 flowers you plant are so beautiful, I really love the sedum. It's shorter than usual and I love the leaf and flower color. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@cynthiag3065]

Dusk is so beautiful there. 🤩

[@sarachristman16]

I enjoyed the relaxed vibe and the evening light in this video. Plan B for the day turned out great.

[@conniebarnes3326]

Can Aaron do some drone shots as your planting the new trees?

[@sharonanderson346]

I just turned 65. For my birthday, my daughter gave me a home depot gift card. I ordered the coral jade sedum. It finally came. Crushed and brown. I was devastated! My car is broke and I couldn't go return it. Your coral jade are beautiful! I choose so many of my plants from watching you. Love watching!

[@maureenlevy207]

Sorry about your live plant delivery from HD. That has happened to me as well. Just call customer service and they will credit you for your damaged plants (maybe send you a new gift card?).

[@sharonanderson346]

Thank you! I did call. I even sent a picture. But, rule is I have to return it. Car is getting worked on but won't be fixed in time. I won't be ordering from them again. Aren't those plants beautiful?!?!

[@jancrowe4555]

I'd put the plants in your garden and see if they rebound next year. I've neglected potted sedums to the point there was no sign of life and they came around once I upped my game. Good luck.

[@maureenlevy207]

@sharonanderson346 y are. I would call the main HD number, not your local store. The lady that helped me said they'd had issues with the grower and shipping and processed a refund, but maybe it is different if you used a gift card.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Plant them anyway and see if they come up next spring! Some might survive it,

[@sandrabirch6583]

Blue Fortune is a pollinator heaven! ..I had it for 2 years, but it didn`t come back this year....mine were at least 4 foot tall!

[@lindaga820]

Laura, the placement of the blue fortune and the sedum is perfection !! Everything is so pretty. So glad I found you years ago. Love you all !!

[@TomMelanieSutko]

It amazes me that you can keep plants in there containers that long! Do you fertilize them? So cute to see the kids out with you on that beautiful evening! Has Benjamin started his school year? Love watching all your videos!🌺🌸💕

[@retreatchef]

I love your channel, when I first found you, the videos I started watching were about food gardens. Although I love flowers and landscaping, I haven’t seen much about your food gardens in quite a while. I’d be planting food trees if I had that land with pools

[@BACKYARDBLOOMSWITHKIM]

Those 2 plants are gorgeous together love it Laura.

[@DeidraLewandowski]

I certainly love your gardens. Have you ever thought about a bit of elevation change in the south garden?. Would be outrageously expensive but I love the even subtle "built up areas" in my own garden space (where someone with a skid stear decided to dispose of some left over "dirt"), along with a feature or two of a bit of a small stone terrace to provide some variability in the landscape. I love the way you have let the pond area travel up and down and look forward to much more, especially with the dream stream.