Planting a Ground Cover Feature, New Plants & Landscaping Ideas! Gardening Around Our Historic Home!

[@thriftytashi429]

I need that cleaning tool for the shower!!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes, it is amazing for shower stall cleaning!

[@thriftytashi429]

@@oldmaplehome Your garden looks great, too! Look forward to seeing the updates hopefully 🙂

[@jillsuesse9305]

Two together are better than one! Beautiful team work!

[@jillsuesse9305]

Yes white & green gardens are beautiful. Boxwoods , topariares. Your husband is strong but not the shovels. We used our van to pull them out!

[@normiepierre-louis561]

I think 2 ferns in the grey planter would anchor the front stairs and provide it with a more formal look. Where as the topiaries add height to the space and that you don’t need. The ferns with the ground covers will compliment each other.

[@dotmaines3684]

Awe, your outside spaces are looking really good! It’s a lot of work, but I love planting! It’s funny when your husbands shovel broke! That happened to my husband last week when we were digging up a flower bed, but he was using a post hole digger! I love, love your scriptures at the end of your videos. That’s the most important thing!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Dot! It’s a never-ending project lol!

[@junipergardener6711]

Just a thought and maybe you have done this previously. Have you thought about buying your mulch or garden mix loose for your garden. You will get a lot more for your money rather than by the bag. Sometimes a landscaping business has a trailer that can be lent to take a scoop or half scoop home in. Once home just shovel it out of the trailer into a wheelbarrow and take it to where you want it to go. Maybe you don't have this type of business near you. We have also found it easier to do it this way eg no lifting heavy bags to where you want them to go. Its good to see you both are working together to achieve the garden of your dreams.

[@oldmaplehome]

We probably should do that, seems like we need more and more bags every year!

[@kayemcmullen]

Your husband is what we Aussies would call a “good bloke”. You once said he doesn’t care for decorating but he always supports what you are trying to achieve - got to admire that.🇦🇺🦘

[@oldmaplehome]

He's pretty good about helping me with things I can't do myself.

[@magritburke2511]

If you decide to get more of the ground cover divide them in half. They will grow to their full size. Saves lots of money!

[@patroberts1111]

For cleaning siding or brick/cement I like Bio shield you apply and w/in 2 hrs kills the algae and spores then let rain clean off or power wash. Also, try 4 c water, 1/2 ammonia and 1/4 c dish soap.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!!

[@smoothsailingmp]

Your home is beautiful to start with. Not many of us have a husband who wants the same type home as we do.....

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!! He doesn’t really, but he’s pretty easy going about most things.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

The landscaping is be and then when you add the white flowers….gorgeous!! The topiaries are beautiful and fit with the age and style of your home, your beautiful home.

[@oldmaplehome]

🤗🤗🤗

[@lisasellers8627]

Just recently found your channel. You have a lovely home. The stone on the front of your home is beautiful. If I might suggest I think painting the brick would compliment the stone. But that is me as I just love painted brick. I look forward to seeing how your new landscape grows. It is beautiful. 🤗

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Lisa! It’s something I’ve thought about… I also love white brick! Our house is over 100 years old and I hate to change it that much.

[@lisasellers8627]

@@oldmaplehome I understand. We bought an old farmhouse and completely remodeled it. Was built in 1898. We were out in the country and surrounded by wheat fields and a wrap around porch that we enjoyed for many years. But now we are in our sixty’s and gave it up to move a few states down to be near grandchildren. We only have a few years to invest in their lives. (I do miss my big veggie garden though)❤️

[@kathyjones9500]

I can't wait to see everything in blossom. I loved watching the kids playing as u worked. Great job!

[@oldmaplehome]

Oh yeah, they can’t stay away from dirt lol.

[@vickiewinfrey2439]

Everything looking very pretty.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Vickie!

[@maggiepadilla6915]

I wonder if you tried Dawn Platinum spray soap on that brick, let it soak for 10 minutes and then scrub. I mean, it takes oil off of little animals in an oil spill. Just an idea. We have hydrangeas and they are almost as tall as our home. They are gorgeous. I cut and send bouquets to all my neighbors and then dry them on the bush and put them in a basket for winter.

[@oldmaplehome]

I wish you were my neighbor Maggie!!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

That creeping planted area is going to look amazing!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!! I hope so 🤞

[@elmaelmar2761]

Hello new subscriber here!! Love your home and I am from Michigan to!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Elma, Nice to meet you 💚

[@Cinderella1125]

Lovely gardening video! The end of your video is beautiful!

[@oldmaplehome]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@ValerieCloutier-j6g]

Try d2..available through Holland funeral supply, works the best on stone and headstones and the inventor of it even uses it on his roof. You just spray on brick and the sun and rain does all the rest of the work, or you can wet stone and then spray on and with a brush clean stone and the product will continue to work all summer...all of the national cemeteries use it on military headstones and bldgs...check out on line..great work on house!

[@reginahunt2945]

Possible Dawn dish soap. Would help with the discoloration on the home. The windex window cleaner that connects the garden hose works awesome for us in hard to reach windows unless they tilt.

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Regina, we have tried that to clean our windows before, but they ended up very spotty.

[@America-1961]

Elizabeth, do you know about 30 Seconds concrete cleaner? It should clean the areas of your home. Love the Creeping Blue Star! Thanks for another good video. 👍

[@oldmaplehome]

I don't, but that might be what we need! I'm just a little nervous about using things on the 100 year old brick.

[@karenholdingmyown]

Can’t wait to see the creeping vine fill in! Those topiaries are beautiful! So neat seeing your precious babies!! They are so cute!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Karen! I'm also excited, especially when those pretty blue flowers bloom!

[@sharongall3835]

Your husband reminds me so much of mine! Over the years he has moved so many plants, destroyed others, skinned back grass, and dug holes for shrubs and posts! Bless his heart, you've got a keeper!

[@oldmaplehome]

Ha ha, he’s really good about digging those plants up! I think he thinks of it as a workout 🏋️‍♀️

[@lorettataylor3374]

It’s beautiful now, can’t wait to see it when the new is also mature. Your hubby, like mine, is a keeper.❤

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m looking forward to that also! 💚

[@chriswells4400]

If you aren’t fond of that white trellis by your porch you could paint it gray and it will recede against the stone and disappear.

[@oldmaplehome]

I don't mind the color, it goes with all the other white accents on our home.

[@suzismith9681]

Hi, I realize this video is a few months old. I'm a believer in information sharing. I was a commercial cleaner, now retired. It looks like mold and moss growth on your window still and bricks. We have an old home too. In the past I have used bleach to kill this kind of thing. There are new products on the market now that you just spray on and walk away. They work excellent. You may have to protect the plants. I feel you used the incorrect cleaning product in the water. Next time try something else, its all a learning curve for all of us. Your garden will look amazing when its established, growing things is a wonderful way to express our creativity. I've just moved into growing fruit trees in pots I'm starting a potager garden out back. It will be a totally different skill set then before. Love what you are doing xx

[@sandrabotard7687]

Everything turned out so beautiful. The pavers and ground covering was a clever idea!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!! 🌱

[@rhondaallen5063]

Yes, a power washer might be your answer. I used it on the cream colored brick on the front of our home that had the same black stains and it cleaned it well.

[@oldmaplehome]

Sadly a power washer didn’t work on ours.

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY WEDNESDAY Elizabeth and family! WHEW...WAY TO GO TEAM WORK; Your hubby is a keeper. Looks very nice...How cute are your babies. STTB

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Barbara, Happy Wednesday!

[@kaypurifoy4819]

A little bleach water sprayed on the brick and the concrete ledge under windows would take care of that moldy mildew.

[@jerimartin2439]

You need to go somewhere where they sell brick and masonry supplies there is an acid that they use especially for brick it would probably work for you

[@oldmaplehome]

I’ll have to see what I can find.

[@jodyholland5912]

Y’all are such inspiration. Looks so beautiful ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

I appreciate that, thank you!!

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Use Barkeeper's Friend powder damp like a paste on your rotating brush for your brick and mortor.*

[@oldmaplehome]

I will try that! Thank you 😊

[@lesliejackson8188]

@@oldmaplehome *You're welcome‼️*

[@smoothsailingmp]

It also helps to aoak the ground the nught before or two nights before or even during the process a couple if times

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Margie, we had just gotten a lot of rain that week... so I thought that'd be the perfect time to plant!

[@maryowens9179]

Looking good. You and your husband did a wonderful job .love the beautiful landscape makeover. ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Mary!

[@paulawright1554]

There is a chemical (D / 2 Biological Solution). Many use it on cleaning headstones. It is safe for the environment, plants, and won’t damage your stone. I think that would help a lot. I hope this helps. 💖

[@oldmaplehome]

Good to know! Thank you!!

[@bestillandknow2986]

Nothing works like a portable pressure washer using a concrete cleaner. Check out a Sun Joe & then temporarily cover your plants with a tarp.

[@oldmaplehome]

We actually did use a power washer on it also that day and the stains remained. I have also been told that power washing brick too much isn’t a good idea because it can force too much moisture into the brick.

[@bestillandknow2986]

With the age of your house have you ever used a metal detector?....especially where you’re digging out around the tree/street? Maybe some goodies to be found.

[@oldmaplehome]

No we haven’t! We’ve dug up so much stuff though and have surprisingly never really found anything.

[@smoothsailingmp]

@@oldmaplehome God's Word is more valuable than silver or gold....and the time spent looking for silver or gold go be better put to the seeking of treasures found in God's Word and lasts for eternity.

[@smoothsailingmp]

Instead of removing the stain on the concrete....if it doesn't come off you could try some rectangular windowboxes

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes, I would love some windows boxes.

[@donnaplumridge9769]

How about trying white tulips in the one flower bed? Loved the flower choices you’ve made so far!

[@oldmaplehome]

I thought about that also!

[@rosieibarra2140]

You have a beautiful home! New subscriber

[@oldmaplehome]

Welcome Rosie! 🤗

[@marthagraham3989]

Beautiful home

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Martha!

[@smoothsailingmp]

Roses would be pretty there at the side with hydranges and maybe some white candytuft underneath (stronger, deeper white flower and deep green leaves.....better than allisom

[@oldmaplehome]

For some reason I shy away from roses, they seem more complicated. I'll have to look into that white flowering plant!

[@lavettamoff7883]

Elizabeth, it will all be beautiful when Summer comes.After all that hard work,you,and your husband need a hot tub.

[@oldmaplehome]

I can’t wait to see everything bloom!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I would caution you about what to use to try to clean that brick. You don't want to damage it or the mortar. I would take some good photos and send them with a request for some suggestions to This Old House or other restoration websites. You can do a search and ask for help from a couple. Tell them about your home and its age, etc and what you need help with. It would be worth leaving it until you get some good information rather than chance damaging your home which would be expensive and possibly include having to match brick, etc which would be difficult and leave you with a look you like even less. Gosh, you and your hubby worked hard and got a lot done! You make a great team. That's so good for your own happiness, but also good for your children to see that example of hard work and respectful cooperation. ❤ Ooh, and your plantings look absolutely beautiful! Love the topiaries and can't wait to see it all completed and then blooming later!

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Lucinda, that is why I went the gentle route. I do not want to destroy that 100 year old brick. Thank you for the encouraging words! I love to do projects and be productive... my husband takes a little more convincing, but he's a good sport usually!

[@lisaa8437]

Everything turned out so pretty! I love the big step stones you added too! 💕

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Lisa!

[@ilovehostas3594]

Those yellow shrubs are spires. I had some that were lime green with pink flowers. We used to shape them as a ball. Great layout. What about gently power wash the bricks or maybe sand blast gently to remove the stains in the brick and window sills?

[@oldmaplehome]

Ours never got those pretty pink flowers for some reason. We did power wash it, but still no luck...

[@debbypritchett4685]

Oh on the corner what about one of those concrete not sure what it’s called but it’s a man jockey the holding a lantern might luck up in one of those at a yard sell

[@debbypritchett4685]

Yard sale the place that u said you wanted something fun

[@smoothsailingmp]

Try " Awesome ".. It took rust staining from the water in our planters that had stained our concrete walkway. Use it full strength..... hopefully keeping it off of new planta. You might just want to remive the plants underneath that you just put in ... until you thoroughly rinse the Awesome off after removing the stains and thoroughly saturate the ground before trying to transplant

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@andrewbradbury8527]

Think the brickwork has always been different colours, its the way it was fired... very hot.. not stained.. that's my view anyway... lovely property and gardens ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

Hmmm, it’s only under the windows though. Thank you!

[@jodic7760]

You may not want that evergreen so close to your house. Check to see what the root growth will look like. You can end up damaging your foundation. Also it looks like a few of your bricks need repointing. Let be the hydrangeas. You know they are easy to propagate? You can get free plants that way.

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes, many of our bricks need repointing. I've been doing it here and there. I'm actually trying to propagate a hydrangea right now, but nothing is happening.

[@smoothsailingmp]

A pitchfork 1st might work ...they are nice to add to your garden arsenal....tried to get one new garden tool per week .. whatever I COULD afford that week, whether it ve a hand tool or a nice ahovel ...nice to do for yourselves...compared to the cost if hiring a part time gardener....

[@oldmaplehome]

Oh yes, we are diyers all the way!

[@sallymoffit3751]

Is it something taller you want? If so, how about a snowball vibernam (msp)

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m not familiar with that one.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

That was my thought, too. Nice old fashioned shrubs!

[@dorothyjones6274]

A mixture of Clorox + dawn sprayed on and leave for a few minutes then scrub. This cleaned my house well.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you, I may have to try that!!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

I meant to say the landscaping is perfect😊

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Sara! 🥰

[@annm6941]

🥰❤️✅

[@jodic7760]

Btw, if you repoint never use concrete, you’ll do more damage to your house in the long run.

[@oldmaplehome]

Lime mortar is what we use :)

[@lisaa8437]

You probably already know this, but that staining on your brick wall would come right out by power washing it. 😊 I left this comment before you started cleaning it so I don’t yet know the outcome.

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Lisa, we did power wash it and it didn’t budge 🙁

[@lisaa8437]

@@oldmaplehome still watching! Oh bummer! That staining is a doozy then!

[@anidiaz7419]

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[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!!

[@MariaJimenez-kt1rm]

Use pure clorax for 1 hour it will be clean Thad how I clean my break house and all the cement around

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!

[@teresawilliams2231]

How about a Japanese maple.

[@oldmaplehome]

My husband loves those!

[@marthagraham3989]

Pressure washer would do a better job and bleach

[@oldmaplehome]

Sadly that didn’t work either…

[@marthagraham3989]

Pinesol is not a very good cleaner for that job

[@oldmaplehome]

I figured, but it’s what I had and a degreaser seemed to be recommended when I did my research.

[@rhondahall782]

I thought you were moving 🤷‍♀️ Must be another utube person.

[@oldmaplehome]

Not us!

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