im 16 and love watching ur videos too!! i dont know anyone else my age who enjoys cleaning as much as i do but i loveee watching cleaning videos and cleaning the house to take some work off my mom!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
That's so sweet!! Thank you!!
@loris25256 ай бұрын
Im so jelly! I really want to love to cleaning! I love cleaning products and i love to use them, its putting stuff away that ruins it all for me. Youre awesome, your parents are so lucky to have you!!❤
@charlottbengtsson26846 ай бұрын
I am 21 years old and have no children but have 2 pets and I watch your videos for cleaning motivation and because it is entertaining. and I love to clean @@Amy.Darley
@veronica39706 ай бұрын
I am not a mom, but I love watching your videos :D I usually watch them every week. I love your attitude and the way you make your videos. It is really relaxing to sit down on Monday evening and just pop it on the computer.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!!
@stephaniejones44236 ай бұрын
I've been watching you for 6yrs and it has been a privilege to watch you and your family grow. You give me so much motivation... Thank you for bringing such amazing Videos!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
6 years!!! So amazing! Thank you!!!
@truthfullyme74166 ай бұрын
48 year old Mom of a 14 year old son, here in British Columbia Canada. Your home is beautiful. Your videos are very motivating. Thanks for the hard work.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@susanholding1586 ай бұрын
I watch every week but don’t clean along with you I just sit back and relax watching you clean etc. I love it ❤️
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe I love it!!! Thank you Susan!!!
@jessicadrennen76906 ай бұрын
I started watching your channel when I was 16 in high school! I still watch now at 24 married now & just moved into our first home :)
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe!!! Thanks for all the support! Congrats!!!
@lisak53286 ай бұрын
55 years of age over here. My children are grown and my husband and I found ourselves being empty nesters. But I find myself needing cleaning motivation now more than ever. I think my children were my motivation. lol. I work a full time job and it’s hard to find that balance but your videos help. Thank you🩷
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that!! Thanks for watching!
@AJ88286 ай бұрын
Hi, Amy! We don't use pinestraw around here where we are from, but I think it's beautiful around your home and definitely might be a southern thing, so cool!! I love watching these outdoor organizing/decluttering/clean up videos, they are my favorite! Love long videos too, so please don't apologize for that; I personally love to hear from you!! Happy Spring, Happy Baseball season (all 3 of my kids are doing baseball/softball, so it's crazy! LOL), and Happy week to everyone! It's great to see Chance too and your teamwork with the outdoor chores! That's something I love to do with my husband as well ❤😊 ☀️ 🌞 ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Loving the nice weather!!! Have a great week!
@wandacrawley44786 ай бұрын
Amy, don't forget the trick I mentioned last year about the gnats. Pin a fabric softer sheet to your shirt to keep gnats away. If they are really bad, tuck one in your shoes too,leaving it to hang out.
@veronicamack96616 ай бұрын
I'm located in South Carolina, straw is definitely used here, however I prefer the look of mulch in the front of the house, I use straw in the backyard. I think the mulch just makes everything look so much cleaner and neater...
@sammyallen91526 ай бұрын
I love to hear about young people cleaning. I started loving cleaning at 10 years old. And may the first on be 60 and back then. We didn't have cleaning videos but Amy. I love watching all your videos is so inspiring.❤❤❤😂❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Sammy!!!
@mallorydunagan986 ай бұрын
I am a stay at home wife and fur mom and love watching your videos
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!
@loris25256 ай бұрын
My daughter is 29 and i still love watching! I have 3 chihuahuas and everytime the boy, elwood, hears 'hi. Im amy darley' he runs into the room to listen to your voice while he snoozes on the couch. Its so funny! Ive mentioned before that i have a few chronic illnesses and the past couple weeks they were holding me down with excessive fatigue so i wouldve been just as happy if your video today was hours long bc i have tons to get done! Thank you for all that you do! Your beautiful, your family is beautiful and your home is beautiful!! Hope you enjoy your week!! ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! Elwood too!! I hope you have an incredible week!!!
@jodiroundtree83106 ай бұрын
I am off this week for spring break with my teenage boys. I'm planning on getting a ton of spring cleaning done as I work over 45 hours a week out of the home. I have a ton on my list each day. Glad you posted this AM To give me the push I needed to get started! I like the pinestraw. I've never seen that but it really works!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy your break!!!
@melissagrimes13506 ай бұрын
I am not a mom either. I love watching your videos, they always give me ideas of things i need to clean or new products to try
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Love that! Thanks for being here!!
@juliazander11696 ай бұрын
Amy, I have been watching you for years. I have grown children and a new grandmother to a 5 month old, but I always leave from your videos with something with a smile and something new to try. You are the sweetest! Thank you for being you! 🙏💕
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
So sweet!! Thank you!
@sylviagrannemann43116 ай бұрын
The pine straw looks good, love the color and matches the surrounding with the moss hanging from the trees 🤔🤗😍
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Clevast6 ай бұрын
Watching your extreme spring cleaning session has me feeling motivated to tackle my own space! 🥰
@biancacondurache71296 ай бұрын
Hy Amy, I am a mom of two boys and i watch your videos every week ❤I love cleaning listening to you ❤hello from ROMANIA (Europe)
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Hey!! Thanks for watching!!!
@denisedevore6196 ай бұрын
I love the pine straw vs. mulch. Here in North Texas it is mulch…Amy! You are so motivational… l have been watching you for years and love cleaning to your videos.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!
@michellelazarus71396 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful home you and Chance have! You’ve been my very first KZbinr I’ve ever watched !!! You’re always so real, inspiring and motivating! Thank you so much, Amy!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@dianestaley96516 ай бұрын
In the area I live I can schedule a pickup through Veterans of America for my used clothing and small appliances. You designate where you are leaving them ( on your porch or driveway) with it clearly marked and they come right to your house. It's convenient and everything goes to our veterans!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
That's great!!!
@karenpruitt3216 ай бұрын
Hey my sweet friend!! 🙋♀️ Girl you got it going on!! 😻😺🥳 Thank you for an awesome motivational video!! All this sweet Georgia pollen is EVERYWHERE!! 🤦♀️I have really been stressing over it this year, we haven’t had any rain in a couple weeks, thought we were getting some last night, went to Zaxby’s 10 minutes up the road, it as pouring rain, turned on our road, NOT a drop! 😂 Chance did an awesome job on The pine straw and I love it!! I hope y’all have an awesome blessed week!! 🙏❤️🙏🤗🤟😎🌞
@jodybeaulieu26586 ай бұрын
Great video! So fun to watch. I was so mesmerized that I didn't even notice that my husband and our two goldens had gone to bed!!! I will definitely watch this one again!!! ❤️
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Love it!! Thank you so much!
@aliciatrakas59206 ай бұрын
I feel like the pine straw would just blow away lol 😂😂
@amyembich5186 ай бұрын
I love all the done outside it’s great with your husband help yes I know always have something to do
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@cmo9286 ай бұрын
Amy!!!!! I just LOOOOOVE your videos! I especially love the longer ones, with tons of voice overs. I don’t know why, but you explaining what’s happening and what’s NEXT helps me to clean much better. I am so very appreciative of you and your channel!! 🥰🥰 Commenting from Memphis. Be blessed! ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you so much!!!
@charlottetgalloway83856 ай бұрын
I live in the upstate of SC. It's very common to put pine straw in your beds. I love black mulch, but my husband likes pine straw. He like mulch too, but hates putting it out and how fast it fades. Last spring, we put out bags of black rubber mulch in our backyard beds. It's the best decision we've made! So this year, we bought several bags from Sam's Club and did our front yard beds. They say it lasts 12 years without fading. It was expensive, but compared to what we spend to replenish mulch or pine straw each year, it's worth it! Best decision ever 🙌🏼
@darcy79656 ай бұрын
The Yard Looks Great! We use RED mulch. Of Course- Because red is my favorite color LOL. AND of course your house always looks wonderful!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!
@allison.eldridge6 ай бұрын
So my fiance and I actually lived in Marietta, GA while he was in Chiropractic school and I had no idea what the pine straw was until I watched this video. It was everywhere! This makes so much sense now lol
@juliejohnson95216 ай бұрын
I love the outdoor cleaning! Can’t wait to see how you spring clean your screened in porch
@Hellohello-i7t6 ай бұрын
Over the weekend we cleaned out our attic and garage. I was EXHAUSTED. Tackling yard work this weekend with all new straw and plants! Love the motivation!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Woohoo!!!
@ElizabethFoster-js3lv6 ай бұрын
The yard looks great! Pine straw is not weird at all! We use pine straw or mulch. My kids’ school uses pine straw. We live in Mississippi, so maybe it is a southern thing. I wonder what everybody else uses?🤷🏼♀️😄
@ambernabors22776 ай бұрын
Hey Amy!! Super cute clothes for your daughter! We do use pine straw in our flower beds!! I love you nail color! Very springy! 🌸🌺🌹
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@kristinjones12936 ай бұрын
Such a great feeling to get yard work done and get it cleaned up! Looks great!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yes!! Thank you!!
@nataliemccabe4966 ай бұрын
Love the pine straw! As always, your house looks beautiful. Thanks for the motivation. ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you so much!
@pinkpeonies20246 ай бұрын
It is Tuesday morning (6:30am) as I am sitting down to watch your latest video. So far today I have washed 2 loads of laundry, cleaned our bathroom (mirror, sink, vanity top, and toilet), put a load of dirty dishes in the dishwasher and unloaded them once they were finished, and wiped down the stovetop. I still need to vacuum the living room, but I am going to sit down and relax for a bit.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Woohoo!! Enjoy your break!
@reneewolf17386 ай бұрын
I know it’s silly but you have the most beautiful front door and porch. I would sit in those rocking chairs for hours on end. It looks so beautiful and relaxing.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!! We love it out there!
@heasunshine6 ай бұрын
I like the pine straw. We used to use pine straw but switched to mulch. Not really sure. I think my husband just liked the look of darker colored mulch. So it was more about the color. But it’s def not weird to use pine straw in NC either 😉
@shannonjones81656 ай бұрын
I like the pine straw; never would have thought about using that. All the outside turned out beautifully, as well as, the inside, which always looks great. Thanks for all you do, Amy ❤❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!!!
@ginathompson33146 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm from west TN and we have used regular mulch and pine straw. I like pine straw better because it keeps our dog from digging in our flower beds and landscaping. I think it looks fabulous as well, especially fluffed up and looking full. However, my husband favors regular mulch. Your home is looking spring and summer ready-absolutely beautiful!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you so much!!
@mandierobbins8486 ай бұрын
I live in central NC and we use pine straw. We have also used mulch in the past. We stick with pine straw because we have large oak trees and it is easier to blow leaves out of the pine straw than mulch in the fall.
@tresameeks64166 ай бұрын
Hi Amy good to See you, the yard is Beautiful, great Clothing haul take Care God Bless!🧡🧡
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! You too!
@laurawiggers34226 ай бұрын
I have one son who is a young adult. I enjoy the joy of your videos! Hello from SC!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Hey!! Thanks for being here!!
@sammyallen91526 ай бұрын
I like it. I'm from the South to b and I live in North Carolina Virginia. Yes, we all use pine straw and our flower beds. And everywhere.❤
@Chell14966 ай бұрын
Great cleaning motivation inside your home and outside! Lots of hard work! Looks great! 🌸 Such cute outfits for Gracie June! 🌸
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@maryS19776 ай бұрын
I’m in my 60’s and never had kids but love your videos too. I suspect you have more non-Mom followers than you think! The pine straw is definitely a southern thing. In the upper Midwest we use mulch or stone. The winds would just blow that pine straw away!! 😊
@chrissynes35536 ай бұрын
Hi Amy! After you take the stopper out of the garage disposal take a paper towel and run it around under the rim. You would be surprised of the slime that gets trapped under there.
@ferrincummings9396 ай бұрын
I know I haven't been watching much. Yay!!!! I'm so excited for a new video.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!!!
@StaceyGarza6 ай бұрын
Everything outside looks beautiful,and the inside as always very clean and beautiful ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!!!😘
@williambraddock91236 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos and love your happy attitude. Have a blessed day. Phyllis
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Phyllis!! Have a great day!
@CM-gv4gc6 ай бұрын
I love your pine straw! I think we don’t see it in our area of Oklahoma because of the wind, I think the pine straw would blow away easier than the mulch. My husband prefers rubber mulch just to avoid replacing it so often and to not have wood mulch against the house. Great video as usual!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@briannasmith47966 ай бұрын
What a beautiful home! I would love to have a home so beautiful one day! 😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe! Thank you!
@ReginaChristenson6 ай бұрын
I love my holiday decor but I cut back to my entryway server has my holiday pieces but just a few pieces. However I do add more decor in Oct and Dec. I love watching your cleaning videos. Right now I have my house market so I have most of my personal things in storage😮.
@michellelazarus71396 ай бұрын
I do a through house clean once a wk! I got it done before leaving for the bus w my kids this am! I was done by 8:15!🙌🏻 My reward is to watch my fav KZbinrs like you! ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
That's great!!! Thanks Michelle!!
@michellelazarus71396 ай бұрын
@@Amy.Darley thanks so much, Amy !! :)
@maryjanemcaskile-zq8bh6 ай бұрын
What a beautiful home!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@junehudgens6 ай бұрын
❤ I love the pine straw in all the flower beds and around the trees.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@alaynaweis946 ай бұрын
The pine straw looks wonderful in your flower beds! I normally use mulch in my flower beds. I love watching your videos and the content you display on your channel. I hope that you and your family are doing well ☺️❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@alaynaweis946 ай бұрын
@@Amy.Darley you are so welcome! ☺️
@lindatallant4066 ай бұрын
The blower for cleanup is such a good idea. I’m not sure why I’ve never thought to use that but will from now on.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
So quick and easy!!
@tyronechoicejr6 ай бұрын
Love you too ❤️❤️❤️
@christineflores496 ай бұрын
What a beautiful home looks so peaceful 😌
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you so much!!!
@kimreese84346 ай бұрын
Love this style video. Great job and congratulations to your daughter!!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@VictoriaS296 ай бұрын
You have a beautiful home ❤ 👍 For all the hard work cleaning up outside 😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@BrandiFigel6 ай бұрын
🌞 Another great video, and I needed that push to get motivated today😂 And now I know what to make for dinner tonight💕
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yay!! Thank you!!
@Crimeandcanningmama6 ай бұрын
Watching your video this morning with my son. He calls it his cleaning movie. 😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I love it!!!🩷
@Crimeandcanningmama6 ай бұрын
@@Amy.Darley Your yard is beautiful! Thank you for the porch planter tip!
@nicoledgaspard6 ай бұрын
Beautiful property and neighborhood.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! We love it here!
@marlenewaraksa87566 ай бұрын
The house looks lovely. That’s got to be a wonderful feeling
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!!!
@mandyconcienne77266 ай бұрын
House looks great, hope you have a wonderful week ❤
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! You too!!!
@vvmarie99226 ай бұрын
This was so motivating you even showed some things I forget to clean I can't wait to get started now
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yay!!!
@patriciatorres87616 ай бұрын
Just beautiful home, I would just sit all day out back and enjoy the gorgeous view!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
We love it!!
@jaclynfrank6 ай бұрын
I hate pine straw 😂 I’m so glad the house we are renting only has one big maple tree so that I only rake up leaves. I use that for mulch in my garden beds. But we like wood mulch for the landscape beds around the house. Pine straw also leaks a bunch of acid into my garden beds and a lot of my vegetable plants don’t like that.
@deborah30556 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of pine straw but it looks great. Thanks for all the motivation you and your husband got a lot done in this video good job 👍
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@shaqueracovin61456 ай бұрын
Hi Amy! Great video as always! I’m from South Georgia we always had pine straw in the yard growing up. We currently live in North Georgia and up here I think it’s a mixture of pine straw and mulch. I rarely see rocks in the yards up here. Have a great week ❤😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
You too!!!
@merriegentry70706 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos 😊
@brandyharris72396 ай бұрын
I honestly have never heard of pine straw, we use very black mulch for our flowerbeds. It’s very thick and damp when you lay it down and when you saturate with water, it looks gorgeous against the colors of your flowers. It really brings out the purples and the pink and the blues. Yours kinda looks like a bunch of hair off of a giant’s head or something lol! It’s definitely unique for someone who has never seen it before! But I’m sure it looks great in the end 🥰📃
@brandyharris72396 ай бұрын
*idk why that scroll is at the end lol!!
@patpeppermint6706 ай бұрын
Hi Amy! We’re in MN and have used pine straw for years and love it!! Always enjoy your videos…thanks for being here!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@Yazoogirl19566 ай бұрын
Your home is beautiful inside and out
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe! Thank you!
@niserella27086 ай бұрын
Thank for your Video and greetings from Germany ❤ please more from your Videos 😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Hey!!! I'll keep em coming!
@sallyarmstrong96125 ай бұрын
The yard looks great!
@Amy.Darley5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@keriharrington55056 ай бұрын
I always buy ferns for my planters on my front porch and was thinking just recently about switching to faux ones instead. Perfect timing!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yes!!! They never die 🤣
@patriciapyper46176 ай бұрын
Hi Amie hope you and your family ❤️🌹 are doing well ♥️🌹
@Jill.McGlothlin426 ай бұрын
I am obsessed w/ every recipe you post.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that!!
@jenniferbuzzard29926 ай бұрын
I think the pine straw looks good . What is the bush you planted ? I’m looking for some to put around the house ! Everything looks good ! I cleaned up our flower beds yesterday today I’m spring cleaning laundary room and kitchen then getting out veggie garden ready ! Hustle week 💪🏼
@TaniaCowling6 ай бұрын
Watching your spring cleaning and getting me inspired to start my home. Chance made the yard look.great. i'm in Florida and we use the red cedar mulch. we do a combo of green bushes and some seasonal florals. I also put some big pots of bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. We have an acre in a country setting. Do you own all that land around your house? So pretty.
@kathiecrider6 ай бұрын
Hey! I think the pine straw looks great in your beds around your house! We use mulch here at our house because it’s easier for us to find and keep maintained. Thanks for such a nice long video - you helped me through my to-do list today! Have a super week! ❤️❤️
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Yay!!! You too!!
@taraelsey75366 ай бұрын
Love love love your videos. Thanks for the motivation!!!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@robertmiller28496 ай бұрын
From the south too, love the pine straw! Great video. Love Rocky 👌👍❤️
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thanks Rocky!!!
@abbie54926 ай бұрын
Laughing so hard at Chance downing that juice box before finishing that last section of pine straw 😂 We use mulch up in MI, but your beds looks great with that pine straw!! I think that’s a southern thing lol
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Lol!! Thank you so much!
@hopebrown15916 ай бұрын
Happy Monday. I love watching your videos. Im a mom to a 4 year old girl. Have a great and blessed day
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
You too!!!
@marie-clairerose16946 ай бұрын
Beautiful spring decor. I now like pine straw better than rock.
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@hcb6cle6 ай бұрын
I love the pine straw look!!! We do mulch here in Maine but I want to switch now 😂 it’s so pretty!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Lol thank you!!
@donnabingen64646 ай бұрын
Love it!!!! Your yard looks great!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@kathy29336 ай бұрын
Thank you Amy!! Loved this motivating video. I washed all of my kitchen cabinets & backsplash this morning, before thoroughly cleaning the kitchen. I’m resting now while eating lunch & watching your video. After lunch I will be giving our bathroom a thorough cleaning. Laundry will be after that. Your house & yard look BEAUTIFUL❣️❣️Love the pine straw. Up here in the Northeast, we use mulch. Have a blessed day & a great week. 😍😍😍😍
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Woohoo! Such a productive day!! Have a great week!!!
@lisasteinbrick97316 ай бұрын
I look forward to watching your vlogs Amy. You are truly an inspiration to me. Honest..
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
So sweet! Thank you!!!
@lornasheets84476 ай бұрын
I love the pine straw! I live in NC about 45 minutes north of Winston Salem and mulch is more popular here! But I hate the smell of mulch! Pine straw is definitely used a lot along the NC coast!
@kandydyle75746 ай бұрын
I like what you’ve been doing I like to pass off that is really cool thing to do. You can do that. Looking forward to see you do more videos soon.🎉🎉
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@edythesandefur30346 ай бұрын
Love your videos. U r one of my 1st go tos to watch😊
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe!! Thank you!!
@ellakwiatek78896 ай бұрын
Love your videos, they are very inspiring and motivating! Thank you!
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much girl!!!!
@plumeriasavasana50176 ай бұрын
Happy SPRING beautiful mama! Love the pine look...I've only seen mulch but like the pine! the pollen is brutal here too girl!! Thanks for the motivation to get going today!! I've got laundry and dishes and bed linens...oh my!! Y'all have such a lovely home!!! all the hugs! 🌻🌻🌻
@Amy.Darley6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!! Enjoy your day!!!
@dianemarino48606 ай бұрын
When i watch your videos, they seem to fly bye so i like it when they are longer. Also, the outside of your house looks great. We use mulch where I live (Phila suburbs).