Putting Up A Honeysuckle Arch! 🌿 :: Making the Most Of A Narrow Side Yard!

[@ranchhomeliving]

That arch is so beautiful, and I love where you placed it. The side yard is going to feel like an entrance to a secret garden. 😊

[@itsmewende]

Ya know watching you put that together, gave me the idea, maybe you've already thought of it. You should make a directions sheet on how to make your tuteur, I'm sure once the gardeners hear you made it, they be interested. Your skill set, I bet you could make a frame with a diamond pattern, painted with your black stain to put in front of the AC. I do a lot of tours, and seeing an AC unit doesn't bother me, I understand in this case why it does you, but it's at the beginning of the tour, they'll have forgotten all about that thing when they turn the corner 😊

[@tinamcnamara5167]

I think the black diamond shaped lattice "fence" around your AC unit would be great. The lattice design is airy so there will be airflow around it. If you plant up those three pots next to the AC unit it should help conceal the unit.

[@ilnpa2722]

Perfect curtsy!!😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I love it when a guy is not afraid of being cute ☺️

[@GardenHappy]

Haha yes you are right!

[@cherijones7964]

I love that you’re going to be in the garden tour. Your house and yard is a “real” house and yard. The air conditioner is part of that. We all have one. I think it’s good to see how we all can have a beautiful garden with the needed appliances. The arch is great!!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much Cheri! Yes you are absolutely right! I can't fret over these type of things because my garden is most definitely 'real'! Thank you for the encouraging words! 💗

[@tammyrice1529]

Love the arch! It totally changed the look of the side yard. My Dad worked for a AC plant for over 30 year and when he hears someone wants to cover their out side unit he always says use lattice screen that is not fasten down. The more airflow you block the less efficient your unit works because the compressor is in the outside unit. The repair person needs at least 3 feet clearance for repairs. They usually have to remove the side panels to work on the unit.if you do decide to plant anything closer just be prepared that if your unit needs repairs it might get trampled. I would suggest pots around the AC.have a wonderful weekend.

[@rebekahjohnson313]

The garden arch looks great for the honeysuckle. GOOD idea. I have a honeysuckle at my gate to my back yard but would need a wider arch. Real cute the laughing chick, believe it was chuckling with you. GREAT video. Happy Gardening. Rebekah in NC.

[@tulle7358]

Hi, can I suggest something for the air conditioning unit… plant something a yard or more away from it and then put up a willow braided red brown-ish fence, one of those that you can curl up and move. Put that up behind the planted area and in front of the AC unit.. that way you have something to shield it for when people come to visit the garden, but then you can easily take it away if you choose too after the event.. that way you dont plant something that could effect the unit or mess it up.. I hope my description make sense since English isn’t my language so I hope you get it 😊 its so exciting that you are going to showcase your garden 🤗☺️ bye bye from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@emmybellbell]

Your English was great! And I think this is an amazing idea

[@penelopejane5285]

Your English is great! Good idea too :)

[@tulle7358]

@@emmybellbell thank you 🙏😊

[@tulle7358]

@@penelopejane5285 appreciate it, thank you 🙏

[@jordanxfile]

Your yard looks beautiful 🥰 The hard work and love shows.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much 💗

[@sandyl.7608]

Your husband is so funny, LOVED the curtsy!! The chickens sounded like they were laughing!! 😂🤣

[@hildachacon001]

Jason is a great curtsy-bow-sport! 👍🏼🫶🏼

[@rosiesingleton6480]

That’s gonna look awesome 👍🏻 those chickens sound like they shared a good joke 🤣

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Seriously!! Or they were laughing at me! 😆 Thanks Rosie!

[@lindaphillips7936]

Love the chicken 🐔 drama. I think she gave you her approval of where your putting the arch. 😊

[@JR-wv2kb]

Janey you should create a tripod lattice screen to surround your air unit and paint it black. Easy to move when needed and it will go with you espalier diamond theme. The hydragea and gardenia your neighbor gifted you will be pretty planted passed the arch in front of the ac unit on the left and give some demention to your path ada mysteryofsurprise to whats around the corner. Just a suggestion! So happy for you!

[@yesidtac7863]

Gran aventura

[@KP-gw5zv]

Good morning to a great friend. You certainly know how to bring a chuckle to my day. When placing the arch Jason loved being a ham. Love it. The arch looks really great where it is. The chickens sound like they are laughing. So cute. Enjoy the new arch I really think it has done an amazing job to make the small area stand out. Have a wonderful day.

[@GardenHappy]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the archway!!! That was a great idea! Jason was so cute as well! The chickens were hilarious! My chickens do the same thing right after they lay an egg cause they are excited and bragging about it! 🧡❤️💜💙💚

[@margaretabril2481]

Hi Janey, The arch is a great idea for the entry. You could also make a temporary box they fits over the air conditioner unit. Stain it the same color as the fence and place a tri of potted plants on top maybe put a lantern there. Just for the event. Anyway, its looking good.

[@gaylerichards7409]

I love the arch!!! I wish I could grow honeysuckle in my zone. Your husband timed his act perfectly with the “ding” in the background music! So cute.

[@margolyn8291]

❤love honeysuckle too..beautiful arch

[@ariplayzyt4231]

Beautiful very inspiring I think putting two more arch forming like a tunnel would be great

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I thought about that!!! Might have to splurge and do it! 🤔😆

[@stetrick612]

The curtsy was so perfectly timed! Haha looks great!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha wasn't it? Thank you so much!

[@lindabaker4038]

I'm so thrilled that your Garden of Eden is being recognized for the gem that it is! All of your countless hours of work and dedication are worth it, Jennie!

[@janeta2559]

Arch looks beautiful but I don't think the visitors will even think twice about it being there. I would just use that money to do a flower or plant presentation instead. I already love the arch and that will be the first thing they will focus on. Your backyard is already so pleasant to be in, and I know you will make it absolutely delightful to present. Our daughter showed her yard and gardens this summer on an East side garden walk in Milwaukee and she had about 200 people come through. She did such a nice job showing her designs. I loved listening to her describe what everything was and I hope she does it again next year. Then she can make some pretty labels for the plants so everyone knows what they are. The tour lasted 4 hours and she loves to chat but she said she was exhausted at the end of the event 😀 I think there were 17 homes on the tour

[@janeta2559]

They won't think twice about the air conditioner being there is what I was referring to

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh how fun Janet!! Jason and I lived in milwaukee for about 6 months for work and its was really beautiful! I would have loved to go on your daughters tour! Thanks for saying that about the AC, I appreciate it!

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

The arch looks fantastic! 😲

[@nicolechew1029]

Maybe for now you could put one white picket fence panel in front of just one side of your air conditioning unit. The side you see as you would approach from the gate. And then you could put a beautiful pot in front of it with something in it. I don't know lol! Everything looks beautiful and I can't wait to see the arch filled in!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh Nicole that is a good idea! I didn't even think about just doing one side but that might be all it needs!

[@carolsloss8440]

Loved the little curtsy.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Hahahahaha, thanks!

[@tlcgarden2300]

The arch looks wonderful! What a good idea! Tell Jason he’s a star! And the cackling chickens were a perfect finale! 🐔🐔🐔 M

[@valeriestrickler6902]

I love watching your channel, but I gotta say this morning when I watched, Jason and the chicken's stole the show 🤣😍🙆🐓

[@jillbruce3624]

Looking so good, Janey. Perfect place for the honeysuckle. Jason was a hit. You will come up with the perfect solution for the AC unit.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much Jill! I'll tell Jason he did good! 😆

[@digsindirt4490]

I think you can cover the a/c for the day with a stained lattice “box”. Plop it over the unit during the tour and then take it off when it’s done. That way you won’t impact the a/c unit’s efficiency but you get the coverage for the tour. Love Kinsmen products. They’re fantastic.

[@judyjohnson7468]

Good Morning Janey! I Love the Arch, Jason was Too Funny! It is going to be Soo Awesome when you get ready for the Tour. I Feel for you with your High Temps, Soo Ready for Fall. I bought a New Fountain for my Garden! Can't wait, we are going to be Mid 90's in Yuma, Az. YEAH 😅💕💕💕💕

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Morning Everyone 💕 it looks absolutely stunning Janey 💕 and the neighbours chickens sound so cute 🌸💕🌸

[@vic772]

Nice garden from here in uk. We have 3 honeysuckles, belgica, strawberries and cream which is a bush variety and just got graham thomas.

[@karenkincaid174]

Such a beautiful arch!

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

You have transformed your garden into an excellent 👍

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@sayitlouderforthepeopleint1114]

I can't wait to see it next spring!

[@HookedandRooted]

Janey this looks great! And this narrow side yard is where it all started!! The roots of your channel 💚 I love the arch! I have to opposite situation, I have too much open space in my yard which makes it difficult and a bit overwhelming to decide where to place things so the garden feels cohesive. To me it almost seems easier to work with a smaller space. I think the arbor is a beautiful touch! I imagine you'll find a way to make that area even more garden-esque in no time. I say a screen that can be moved is probably your best bet with the A.C. this way you can conceal it when you want and leave it open otherwise. Great curtsey Jason!! Is that a full sun or part shade area? Do you plan on doing any more planting along the sides? Love the style of the arbor! Mimics your other garden lines perfectly 👌

[@macksterp4112]

Great video as always. Can't wait to see it all come together. So I hear southern CA got some rain and cooler weather. I hope that helped a lot!! Oh btw, I've been using that 5k lumen LED shop light forever! It's the best for growing and giving plants happy indoor. And they last forever and cost approximately $6 per year to run!

[@birds-and-blooms]

112-115° this week was not fun. Beautiful arch. Yippee, we can go back into the gardens starting Saturday.

[@pamelakilgus6070]

That is beautiful 😍 I love that company . I buy my wrought iron hanging baskets from them . Love the chickens 🐓🤣🤣🤣🤣 have a wonderful day friend 😍

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Pamela!! Oh good to know about the hanging baskets! Have a great weekend! 💗

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Hi, Janey: To cover your garbage cans and a/c unit, I would suggest using the same materials so it looks coordinated. In fact, I would create small picket fence structures, like your privacy fence, and paint them black, so they all blend in. You could put hinges on the inside that easily lock together, so it's easy to access the garbage cans when you have to move them on trash day. For the a/c unit, it could be something temporary just for the garden tour, so you can remove it after the event. Or you may wish to leave just the front of the fence on the a/c unit, so it is blocked from view from the street and the sides and back of the a/c unit are open for maximum circulation. Hope this helps!! Whatever you do, it will be great!! Can't wait to see!!😀😀

[@madelinestuart8827]

It cooled down to 109 degrees here in Woodland today! Ahhhh! Your honeysuckle arch is gong to be beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing your garden during the Pence Garden Tour next year.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Last day Madeline! I thought it would stay cooler with the smoke! Nope! Enjoy the cooler weather next week and I can't wait to meet you at the tour!

[@simplybloom]

That’s going to look so beautiful! I’m looking for an arbor that I can have over the steps on my back deck. So as you’re walking down the steps you walk under this beautiful arch down into beautiful gardens (someday lol I have a lot of work to do!) I have looked everywhere for an arch but I can’t find any the right dimensions so I think I will have to custom make one

[@msmaddox2918]

Loved Jason's curtsy! Jason is always such a good sport! 😊 The arch is gorgeous Janey! Can you imagine if you set a new record and ended up having more than 600 people touring your garden? 🤯😁

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha yes he is!! Oh my I can't even imagine 600 people! Its going to be crazy! 😆

[@adriennes657]

Loved this and Jason’s curtsy was hilarious! Also they have lattice air conditioner screens. I think it’s needs to be the open lattice not double lattice for air flow but diamond pattern would mimic your favored designs 🥰 and it does a good job minimizing view of AC box.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Janey, Jason's curtsey just cracked me up! You guys really should talk to your neighbor soon about painting their side of your shared fence, then you could use a paint sprayer to paint the more difficult parts of the fence (and for future touchups), it would be so much easier, and you wouldn't have to worry about getting paint on the other side. Your arch looks wonderful in that area, and it serves as the perfect entrance to your backyard! At the 12:37 time stamp, it looks like you might have room (on the fence side) to place your garbage cans with a short enclosure to hide them from sight, painted to match your fence. I don't know if there is enough room for the garbage cans there, but if there is you could set a couple of blooming potted plants on the top just for the garden tour, instead of moving them into your garage. I know you weren't asking for suggestions, but sometimes I give input when none is needed, lol! ~Margie🤗💐🐝🦋

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha I appreciate the input Margie!! These comments are where I get all my ideas these days! Thats not a bad idea, ill have to see if I can make it fit!

[@peggy-ann1961]

Loved the curtsy! 👏. It’s all going to be so pretty!🇨🇦

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Peggy! I'll tell Jason! 😆

[@hayleyfletcher2773]

The chickens sounded like they were laughing with you 😆

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

That's a great addition looks good!

[@Bloominggood]

Ps .. chickens were hilarious..love it.. I have neighbors with chickens too.. so funny hearing them in the city!! Haha!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha they were too funny!

[@doloresramirez3289]

Love it.

[@stevennapier6441]

Awesome

[@kfetter9046]

I love the arbor, and have been thinking of one for my garden. I think it was a good choice to purchase the same style as what you have out front because then they can echo each other. Thank goodness the temps have dropped today! It was in the upper 80's with a slight breeze, and it felt delightful! Fortunately we have A/C because otherwise we would not have slept well at night.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

We used to have a picket fence around our ac unit with jasmine growing on it! Smelled so good!

[@julesdavis1845]

Have you considered another Belgian Wall against the side of the house? Mirroring the pattern on the fence? Could be pretty, calming and give a whimsical sense of entry.to a secret garden.!

[@fredagordon3328]

I love the arch and have actually been trying to find one for my side yard. I think I will look into getting this one. I am interested in how you anchor it down. I so love your garden videos! Keep em coming!

[@Bloominggood]

So awesome!! I think maybe some tall yard art and big potted beautiful flowers plants would be incredible...as always just love your beautiful garden! I am sorry about that heat! We had a terrible time with it this year..but Thank God He has cooles us down some! Bless you and your beautiful family! 💕

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Liss! That is a great idea! I'm so glad we are finally cooling down as well, it's been brutal! have a wonderful weekend my friend!

[@cherylhart9578]

This was a great idea!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Cheryl!! Have a great weekend!

[@judybrown8233]

That’s going to be so cool! Love it!!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much Judy!!

[@debbiethebeau1650]

Love all of it!! 😍

[@alittleparadise101]

What a gorgeous arch! Hoping to put up an arch myself in my allotment soon, really inspiring content!

[@juliegervin2106]

Hi Janey...love u & your yard! Just in case you want a ground cover - lamium is your friend - grows quickly but easily contained!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you so much Julie! Lamium would be gorgeous over here!

[@danareynolds4069]

Arch goals! So inspiring, been gonna do this for my side gate for 5 years. Now it’s on the budget list!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yay Dana! You should! It was pretty easy!

[@LovesOfJuneBug]

Just went to Lowes and they have the pre-fab lattice segments perfect for shielding the view of the a/c

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh THANK YOU!! I'll go check them out this weekend!

[@MrsJackie1956]

I think if you plant something on the side of your air conditioner (same side as the arch) it will block the air conditioner enough. Everyone has one of those too and they know it will be there somewhere. The arch looks wonderful!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Jackie! I was thinking about a rose standard or something right there! Have a great weekend!

[@debsmith8102]

Love the arch! Seems easy to do, maybe I’ll try one! How do you get on a list of garden tours? Do you call them and volunteer?

[@marywest438]

I love Kinsman. They have amazing Cynthia Crawford planters

[@marywest438]

Pamela Crawford (:()

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thanks Mary! I was eyeing those too!!

[@jeanferrill6304]

Love your channel, love your garden! Small detail suggestion - I would update the exterior light fixture near the gate😉🌷

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Great suggestion Jean!! Now on the to-do list!! Thank you! 💗

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

You could put a potted topiary that u see first, near the ac ?

[@maureenb1109]

I thought those chickens were kids laughing 😂

[@FamilyOfficial245]

simple and beatiful, it the honeysuckle flowers are yellow than we will find fantstic fragrence

[@sheilahenry7279]

I love the arch but at almost $300. Plus shipping it’s out of my budget. Ideas for others like me is to make out of cattle panels & it’s super cheap & easy. Once covered w/ plants they look great. Also, I love the Willow or bamboo & that’s free. I haven’t tried one yet but will. They only last a couple of years & a lot of work unless you make it a living one.

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey well done 🌺the arch looks very nice in this place with the honey suckle , Janey can you plant near the arch and the other side tulip ,pansies , violas ,azalia cyclamen persicum, daffodil bulbs....they bloom in spring . Have awonderful day . .

[@donnamueller5677]

Hi, need advice with a honeysuckle plant I purchased. I planted mine in a large container with an obelisk for support. It probably will stay more contained or will be pruned to be more bushy rather than long trailing vines as I do not have the space or support for that. The plant is tied to a center wooden stick from the nursery about 3 ft tall. Should I leave that intact or am I supposed to cut the ties securing the vines to that wooden stick?

[@tracybellmar3357]

Can you paint the AC panels in a matte black and put some beautiful potted plants on each side? I’m wondering if it would help it “disappear”.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

That is a good idea Tracy! I wonder if you can paint those, Ill look into it! Thank you! 💗

[@linetteterry1845]

That is going to look amazing. Just a thought, here I am spending your money! 😉. Have you considered replacing the light fixture by the back garage side door entrance? Maybe with a black larger fixture. That would really pop as well.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Haha as I was editing this I thought the same!! I'm glad you said something so now I know its not just me noticing little things! I will definitely be replacing it thanks Linette!

[@lablvr6000]

what state do you live in ? Love the garden auger and wondering if it would work in my desert dirt in Nevada

[@wildflowers494]

Lattice built over the air conditioning unit painted the same color of the fence might look real nice and still let air move through!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you! I was thinking about something like that! Time to get out my tools! 😆

[@julesdavis1845]

Also, have you considered having an arch built over your wooden gate? Not sure if the City of Davis allows that. Just a thought.

[@valeriemeza4080]

Hi I’m new to your channel (love your content ) and new gardener. Am I able to put honeysuckle in a pot ? I’m zone 9 . What is the exact name of this honeysuckle? I know there are different ones

[@notawinemom8540]

I'm in Sacramento and this heat is terrible. I started growing all these seedlings indoors & really need to get them potted up & moved outside but I think the heat would kill them.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Its been SOOO bad!! My garden has really suffered this past week! I think that was smart to keep them indoors this week, they would have fried!

[@helenjackson2971]

Kinda wonder why the arch is in the middle of the path instead of at the entryway or is it just the camera angle? Lattice box covers AC units quite well.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Hi Helen! The entryway is right in front of my kitchen window on one side and then the AC unit and pergola is in the way on the other side! I decided to just kind of 'float' it in the middle!

[@digsindirt4490]

Janey - where did you find the honeysuckle? I’ve been searching all over and haven’t been able to find one. :(

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh no! I got that one at my local garden center Green Acres but often find them at Lowes!

[@danareynolds4069]

I had my A/C unit placed on the roof when it was time to replace. Yes, it’s an expense & probably won’t be before the garden show but the A/C doesn’t have to be there forever.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Oh I didn't even know you could do that Dana!! I'll look into it! Thanks and have a great weekend!

[@michellemasuka]

CASTLECREEK Air Conditioner Fence Screen, AC Covers for Outside to Hide Air Conditioner & for Outdoor Privacy

[@brendajones9467]

We made it.... Our last hot hot day.🌻

[@janetboozer4415]

🌼🌼🌼

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thank you Janet! 💗

[@denisewax5396]

How about an evergreen like camellia to hide air conditioner, once people get near the unit they will be looking around the corner to your yard. 😊

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Thats a great idea Denise!! Thank you my friend!

[@carolynsalmons1882]

Janey