Planting Yews + Decorating a Few Doors & the Balcony for Christmas! 🎄🙌❤️ // Garden Answer

[@ShariThomas]

Did anyone else get tears in their eyes when Laura said "Planting fills me up?" Boy, I sure did. Watching things grow is such a special joy for me. Watching her children grow too. Thank you for providing such joy in my life, Laura! I look forward to each and every video/time with you and your family.

[@lgrillo]

Anyone else feel like Laura’s innate positivity and unending energy provides this community with daily ripples of joy? This channel is amazing-it provides fabulous ideas, instruction, and creativity in an engaging and personal way. Thank you, Laura (and Aaron), for sharing your lovely world with us.

[@shellyroman1321]

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! We can't forget the fake snow!" ~ Mr. Benjamin... what a sweet boy!♡

[@bumblebee2798]

❤😂

[@wingedinfinity777]

That was so adorable and authentic, he has an eye for beauty !!! I notice he pays attention to every detail of what she is doing and is mimicking her. I can't wait to see what he will do as he gets older !!! His mind will run wild with ideas, as I'm sure is already happening for him !!! 🥰🤩🥳

[@doesilky]

Laura the Plant Whisperer. Thanks Laura, Aaron, Benjamin, Samantha Grace and cats/hens/employees for inviting GA fans into your life. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672]

Benjamin running out to help you was such a treat. It was a cute surprise.

[@BrigidC]

Everything Laura touches turns into a beautiful masterpiece!

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

I always think your balcony makes your home look like the White House. It looks so elegant with the tree up there this year!

[@Sisteryoda1440]

It does! I hadn’t thought of that before!

[@SisterShirley]

Yes! If so, our gov't sure would run so smooth.

[@verucasalt9182]

@@SisterShirley😂 and they would give a better image of USA than a senile president….😬😂

[@akruth12]

Benjamin just keeps getting sweeter...gawd I love that boy..you are blessed and littke Samantha too..how precious!!❤

[@moniqueanders563]

When I see the dirt piles and all that space, I can't help but think of a really cool bike trail with all different sizes of hills to ride up and down on for the kids especially for when they get older. Imagine having that in your yard

[@terrypaul4741]

Yes made me think of when I was young. On the back of my brothers dirt bike. Going over jumps. Scary, but I didn’t die, so fun!

[@jgwood10]

Laura has talked about clearing them and leveling out the area.

[@latherandlace]

Laura - Bless you for the amount of energy you put into each of these projects! You and Benjamin! I love how it all looks!

[@joyceukwigan4422]

Im with Laura, nothing better in life than planting and a bonus when it stays so mild you can carry in late into the season.

[@sinastogner9118]

So fun to see that Benjamin shares your passions…how wonderful to have a little helper 🥰

[@LaPrincessa1947]

Do you ever pick up Douglas and just give him a big hug? He's just so thirsty for affection! Was I seeing things or do the lights on the swag over the doors alternate from side to side? Such a beautiful day today planting yews then working with your volunteer helper, Benjamin, on decorating the house! And Cheddar and Russell showed up as well. So delightful! Wish I could be there to help out!

[@debbiebeck1714]

Look at Benjamin!!! He's quite the little helper. Good 👍 job Benjamin!!!

[@Yrutnec1]

Always a pleasure to see you planting! I love the YEW! In my furniture industry, it is the most expensive wood to buy as a piece of furniture because the plants grow so small.....but the most Classic and Refined of all the woods used! --- Your gardening profession is so Blessed by GOD.................................. HE said: Genesis 2:15 New King James Version 15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.

[@GardeningSpirit]

So nice to see Russell & Douglas meeting w/ common ground (Laura & Benjamin)! I can't get over how quick it goes from Thanksgiving into Christmas mode... I really enjoy the less is more classic approach you have this year!

[@sandieweatherup]

Ditto the comments about "Whoa, whoa, whoa, ... about the fake snow" ❤❤ Love his expressive nature.

[@pvreeken7285]

"so I can sit back and relax" tee hee. I can NOT even imagine! I would like to see a video of that. You are such a hard worker and I am sure your project list is LONG all year. LOVE watching you button things up. You are such and inspiration to us all.

[@billyjobobb]

Not only add the outlet, but put it on a switch so you can easily turn things on and off😊

[@Goscriven]

Benjamin is such a happy worker…..it’s fun watching him grow up and assist you….everything looks marvelous ❤

[@gardengirl7446]

🐈 good to see the cats supervising the garland and decor installation 😺

[@crystalgumm3741]

I just love watching Benjamin help you!! Those memories last a lifetime!! Do you or Aaron ever pinch yourselves when you awaken in the morning!? Like is this really my life!? Yall do soooo much and always seem so happy and it's just awesome to be a part of!! Love you guys and yalls channel!! Happy Holidays!! ❤

[@doanetriggs5563]

Your joy just spills over to all of us each morning. Thank you. On another note, I fully expected you to run right out and buy enough plants for the other side. It would really embrace both areas so much.

[@iancampbell168]

I recently moved to southern Ontario after living on the west coast for the last 14+ years….I forgot how much earlier it gets cold in Ontario. Every other day is different as we enter into winter. I planted my bulbs in a panic last week on a random day where it didn’t freeze. Todays video made me feel I was still out west, thank you! 🎄

[@lindahopps739]

We had a foot of snow fall Sunday night into Monday, so our gardening season is well and truly over. You were lucky you were able to plant bulbs last week. Our bulbs must go in late October to early November. I’m so envious of Laura’s location, imagine being able to plant at Novembers end! Hope you have lots of new garden adventures! Merry Christmas from south eastern Quebec🎄

[@lindawallace3792]

Great job Laura and Benjamin! Your house is very festive looking.

[@lizshoemaker8713]

Your Christmas decorating videos are among my favorites! They are just so festive and you have such a great eye for beautiful decor! So inspiring 🎄 ❤

[@AS-lm9xm]

I love how Benjamin is always so helpful, and he is so compassionate towards helping, and family. Thank you for sharing, I love the decorations and the planting. I get so much good information from y'alls tutorials.

[@carolyncarlon9870]

Sooo funny…..I tore out that many yews last year next to my front deck. So glad they’re gone!

[@OlysZoo]

Somewhere in your videos where you put the new benches at four points by your cut flower garden I would put flagstone around those benches to match the pathways and in the middle a star shaped flagstone medallion with an inground fountain for water sound. You can put black window screen over the top but recessed to keep debris out and birds from drowning. This way when someone sits on the benches with their small cooler they have a place to put it.

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️ 🎄

[@karenabendshien846]

Love the informal hedge of yews. I must say that I'm so jealous of the ease of digging holes in your soil!

[@yvonnetuakoi4271]

I’m in New Zealand so I wake up to a new video from you ! Your gorgeous garden and your cheerful demeanour start my day off beautifully THANKYOU and I love you see the children and the cats as well ! HAPPY GARDENING !

[@holly_kay5570]

Your Christmas decorations are always so pretty! I'm with you on donating anything unused--this year I simplified my decorating and donated a ton of Christmas ornaments and decorations. Let someone else enjoy them ❤

[@DebWh]

The greenery and red bows is lovely on the white house. It will be fun to watch the yews grow and fill in. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

[@sophiagager]

Good Morning Laura and Aaron, I've always loved how you decorate your balcony, it's so festive. 🥰

[@christinelewis1825]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Love all your decorating Laura. Elegant yet simple! You have given me such inspiration for gardening and decorating! Wishing you and your adorable family a wonderful Holiday! 🎄🎁

[@judydwiggins3456]

Douglas is such a handsome cat! I love him. He loves you too. Thank you for sharing all your great ideas and your home and family with us. ❤❤❤

[@maryanns6182]

Looking gorgeous!! Just a thought, but maybe add some sand bags on the base of the tree on the balcony?? You know, because wind.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura! The yews look good there. I'm glad you chose not to go with another boxwood hedge. The garlands, bows and lights look pretty. It's always fun watching Benjamin helping. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@deenaphillips3757]

Me & my hubby watch you every day & enjoy so much. We do have an ongoing discussion when you plant stuff if you are pushing on shovel with tennis shoes? If so do your feet get really sore? I keep telling him they are surely special soles for gardening😮

[@vbee3571]

You have the Best Helper! Good job, Benjamin! 🌟

[@glendapeters8899]

Always enjoy seeing either or both of the kids helping out!

[@fdabill1]

Gosh I love all your fall and Christmas decor. Please please would you share your wreath making and other holiday decor? So fun to watch & I always learn so much.

[@annak3015]

What about some kind of gold mop cypress in that area with the yews? The yellow evergreen would be a lovely contrast with the yews and the blue evergreen! It sounds like you're thinking of a less formal design in the area, and I just think a gold mop cypress is such a fun and whimsical shrub/tree.

[@colleenmasse9368]

Laura ur positive energy is contagious. I love watching your videos.😊😊 Question...how did Douglas come into your lives? He is so handsome. Additude & all. 😊❤

[@margies5906]

Oh this is really a nice surprise I didn't think we'd see too much more digging outside, because of the temperatures are cold. Hits really cute I come into my bedroom I call that's where I have my parakeets to keep them safe. I have a nice comfortable chair and I put on Christmas carols 🕊️💕🙏🌲 and it's so cute my little dog has come to know your voice Laura and she will watch the video on the phone with me 🤭 anyway it's so soothing something about digging in the ground...!?! I used to spend hours out gardening when I was able to, so I guess it's just an innate thing with me that it brings me peace. And Laura's attitude it's always so up and positive and even if she's upset about something you hardly even know it! So once again thank you for a very pleasant and relaxing moment in my life. By the way... Instrumental Christmas carols are a nice background too😂

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️ Looks amazing as always 😍🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Benjamin is such a good helper. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈🐈

[@maryfarrell1120]

In your large bed around the large cedar you could plant a weeping pear tree Pyrus sal Repens it’s a beautiful weeping ornamental pear tree and the silver / green leaves it’s a beautiful tree 😊😊

[@ja-uh9gz]

Beautiful! The yews look very nice and I love the simple decor with greens and lights. Very classy. I believe Benjamin will be a gardener, too. He loves to help out. I think Douglas is your new second shadow now..lol. 😺

[@lyonhawaii]

8:10 pm in Alaska! A good way to end the evening!!!!!!!!!

[@wandaleimkuehler896]

Beautiful! I've found green plastic zip ties work well with banisters and don't scratch.

[@MyBackyardScience]

Yews guys did a great job! 🙂

[@lindalowry2341]

Christmas decorations are looking so pretty. I enjoy the simpleness of the garland with lights and bows. Benjamin swapping out the pillows was cute. He is always the helper. He will be the one to take over Amdrew's Garden Center.

[@kera4759]

i love seeing how proud you were after Aaron’s compliments. Nothing better than loving comments from a partner.

[@plantaddict4951]

You should try planting Arctic Sun Dogwoods near the blue spruce. Their stems look like flames when the leaves fall off in the fall.

[@CULady]

❤ Laura and Aaron, I love how you are incorporating the kids. Benjamin is doing awesome. 👍 I am a mom of an 18 and 23 year old. My husband used to shake his head at me at how long it took to decorate. Now they can decorate without me! 😂 or as a team we can get it done quickly here in Michigan when it's cold like this year! He doesn't shake hus head anymore! 😂 Thank you for sharing

[@lyonhawaii]

Laura, I love the way you decorated this year. It is such a peaceful way to go. With just enough pop of color to remind us of holly or red apples. Makes me think of clean crisp air and the smell of evergreens. Benjamin, you are a joy!

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura and Aaron! It looks wonderful, and I love that Benjamin was out there being a great helper and sp proud of his efforts. That really warms my heart. Hugs from N.C..❤

[@mclyle7986]

You are an incredible inspiration to me and your home and YARDS are always beautiful. It’s a joy to watch and learn from you. Thanks for all the lessons. Benjamin is such a great helper. Blessings to you💖💖

[@ann2155]

1:43 miss Laura I just checked our new zone rating for 2023. I’m in upstate New York. We had been a zone 4B. They have currently changed us to a 5A. I will believe that when it no longer gets below -25 throughout the winter. Here’s keeping our fingers crossed.🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 5:27 can I just mention that the stone pathways have brought so much to your garden. They are absolutely gorgeous. I hope to have something like that in mine someday.

[@lindaheter6350]

You did a fabulous job Laura, all your decorations look beautiful! And I love the yews you planted. Have a wonderful day🥰

[@AllisonGardner-se4dk]

Greens with lights and red bows- so elegant and festive. Love the yews too. Your enthusiasm is infectious!❤️💚

[@123WorryFreeGardening]

So beautiful with the tree on the balcony! We absolutely love it.

[@amydeeds6248]

Even in Michigan, I was able to plant a PW Fairytrail Bride hydrangea a couple weeks ago! The weather has been so different lately. But, my front porch pots froze so I had to pour hot water in them(thanks Laura for that hint ) to get the fall plants out lol. You pass on so many useful tips 😊

[@observer4497]

Wonderful job..❤ You have inspired me to finish my Foresting for all of our big planters. Hubby is taking me through the woodlands this weekend on the quad to get the rest of the tree and berry supplies to make some Beautiful Winter pots ..

[@garykirk9888]

Beautiful and festive and Great job Benjamin helping Mom garden looks amazing with hedges!!!

[@tammydeschenes4857]

Beautiful! I need to find a spot for a yew in my garden. Totally agree Laura, planting is my happy place too💕

[@heidijones1516]

Laura, your enthusiasm for life is so positive and motivating! You are a gift for all of us. xoxo

[@deborahplyler6528]

I love all your Christmas decorations, red bows are pretty.

[@digsindirt4490]

The line of yews look really pretty. I’m glad Aaron brought up the idea of planting large items toward the back because that’s what we’re always told. Your explanation made sense, though. Now I can see beds from a different view. Thanks!

[@lynnf.6649]

The yew and that space is going to be gorgeous!! The juxtaposition of the burgundy oak leaf hydrangeas against the dark green of the yew… Looking forward to see what else you do with the space.

[@patricialucinda2506]

thanks for reminding me to get the shrubs in the ground. I planted dwarf albert spruce and elderberry in my 6b clay soil. Planted them per Aaron.

[@GardenerPhyl]

As always, thanks for the inspiration, Laura! Enjoy your day.

[@rondakinzey7637]

Love the classic Christmas feel! Your house is always decorated beautifully.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great video. Planting and getting ready for Christmas. What more could you ask for. Have a blessed day everyone. 🌲🎄🎀

[@camicri4263]

Love the yews, it kind of anchors that sidewalk. Decorations look great .... thanks to your little helper!❤ Blessings 🙏💞💞

[@klhwalker]

Don't forget when you level an area you're changing the water drainage (I know you guys don't get much rain, but you do periodically get large accumulations of snow). A flat yard sounds ideal but it causes drainage problems. You need to maintain a gentle slope toward the ditch.

[@suzettebergeron484]

Your home takes to Christmas decor beautifully!! Classic Christmas vibe! Loved seeing Benjamin helping mom-such a sweet boy. The shrubs are perfect along the walkway😊❤

[@deb9024]

Amazing work day Benjamin is your little helper so cute ❤️😊

[@marizen2]

Love Benjamin, he's such a good helper! The house looks beautiful...Love the red bows and simplicity of the decor! 😍

[@jacknessmonster]

so I just found a KZbin video about an old man who GROWS ORANGES in the SNOW in Nebraska. I recommend you try to KZbin that Laura. Thatthat might be a fun experiment to try in the dirt lands! Also, would love to see your Versailles garden, turn into a beautiful, luxurious inground pool area... I feel like that would look so cool

[@michelelee5339]

I think I've realized that i need a good balance of planting and decorating. They both warm my heart ❤️🙌

[@boyledurham]

The years I have been watching and today was my most favorite…the pizza boxes outside the door. Thank you for keeping it real! It really does make what you do seem doable when you show the “real”stuff.

[@oneplantatatime]

Have you thought of using some type of finial on your water hose post? Maybe a solar lamp or make a winter flower basket that would fit over the post until spring returns and you bring the hose back out. Something to cover the look of the pipe sticking up.

[@darlenesmall694]

I’m 83, I would love to have Benjamin come to my apartment and give me some help!! The only problem with that is I live in Texas. He is such a great help!!

[@tonigardella4165]

I can’t believe you’re still planting . Your Christmas decor outside looks awesome . ❤

[@nancyreier1070]

Benjamin is getting to be quite the young man he is so helpful. Both of them are so cute and helpful and growing up so fast. Great job and God bless u and urs.

[@magicatravel283-cj4kr]

Beautiful :)

[@kathyczech7876]

Benjamin is such a good helper. It was a treat to watch him work with u.

[@pamelap7841]

Benjamin is so adorable and such a great helper. He sure has an eye for design.

[@darlenethompson6738]

We found porch lights have outlets. Handy.

[@terrypaul4741]

That’s turning out very nice with the garland. ❤ I love the addition to the balcony. Very festive.

[@karenchaney7709]

I tell myself every year to cut back on Christmas decorations. Well this year I did. I went through my years of decorations and donated a bunch that made me feel good. When you get to be a bit older it takes a little longer to complete the decorating plan so now that I don't have as much to do I have more time to relax and enjoy!

[@jackierowe7442]

Great additions plant wise and Christmas decorations!❣️ Love your little helper too. So sweet that he wants yo help and takes interest!💙 I know you will enjoy all your Christmas decoration!❣️🎄

[@gracemerez9148]

Santa has to be very generous to the Bman this year. Such a good helper.

[@chrissysvideos]

So pretty love all the garland.....and the white lights....Ben is such a great helper 🥰🌲

[@andreaanderson8863]

I love your enthusiasm and the joy you get from all your projects. You inspire me to get my hands dirty. Your video's start my day, thank you for all your hard work.

[@kimcunningham3149]

Keeping it real. I love it! Clean up life happening before you can decorate the area. That’s how we live

[@terrycallaghan9584]

Everything looks so beautiful

[@marylandsharona]

Aww, you're husband is always so sweet and supportive to you. ❤