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[@jeonghannuguaegiii568]

Benjamin is so cute I can't even!! That "HIII" is the energy we all need to start the morning 😆😍

[@gshweta1006]

Yeah...and the extra footage in the end was so calming than the entire video. Beautiful evening, sun showing its marvelous colors and a family spending time together (2 lovely human beings, 1 adorable baby and 1 pet cat😅) makes me miss my parents home so much..🙂😍❤ (can't visit my parents bcoz of this pandemic!)

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Laura, I watched this video today and didnt see the last minutes..So as I went inside for a little nap after being out in sweltering heat..I thought id just watch abit more..and that was just the most sweetest ending..It makes me happy to see a happy young Benjamin and you two..It just gave me a new hope...a nice surprise. and how he was affectionate to Russel too. 🙌💚😆

[@rspruill1422]

Awwww I needed that Hiiiiii!!!! this monday🥰 He is too precious!! Thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@sheena5201]

I desperately needed that 'HI' this Monday morning!!!

[@ericahollier5323]

Oh my goodness. Benjamin is adorable and our 4 yr old twins made me rewind it twice so they would watch him 😄😄 I love the front of the house and how you change it!

[@AnaMaria-ix7cj]

Hey Laura what about filming short videos with the transformation of all the areas in the graden? It would be nice to see the progres that you guys have made till now.

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

I also would love to see area by area how they have developed over the years. Really enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

[@AttnDefDis_]

Agreed and year five is the perfect marker. They wouldn't even necessarily have to film new stuff. Just edit together all the garden tours from over the years and make one video per area.

[@sheilaflory2541]

I accidentally watched a 3 year old video last week and it was pretty cool to recognize the changes

[@betulpolat]

Omg yessss

[@suannetoonk57]

I agree with this format. I remember one video years ago where you planted Forsythia over in the garden where the bench is and I had also planted three the year previous, I think. I've looked for that Forsythia in your periodic tours when you touch on that area and wondered what happened to it. Seeing a yearly progression of many of the area of your garden would be great - seeing how the perennials got their starts and how you've changed out the annuals in those area. Yea, I vote yes, please.

[@RuubinSelena]

Your children are lucky to grow up in such a gorgeous environment on a stunning property with such lovely parents! Rooting for you guys! ❤️🇳🇴

[@RuubinSelena]

Onion Face Same here!!

[@justjules327]

It's also cute that they'll have these videos to watch later. Like in 20 years, maybe Benjamin will look back to see what type of strawberry plant he ate off of as a kid, so he can plant one in his garden.

[@Daymickey]

Laura: I think I'm going to preventatively stake up this grass so it won't flop over. Benjamin: Nah I got you mom. I'll just lift it up and karate chop it into place. Done!

[@katiecohen686]

I love how Russell always seems to run over when your filming so he can flop down right in front of the camera! "Wait! My audience needs me!"

[@Rodoriginal101]

we all love Russell, don`t we ;-)

[@dryb3301]

He's right though, we do need him. Oh crazy Russell 😻

[@Debbie3360]

Russell, “I’m ready for my closeup mr Deville.”

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Love that entrance. From a designer’s point of view. The entrance is the most important area of a space, because it’s the first thing people sees when they enter your home/garden and that usually sets the tone for the rest of the space. Again, stunning entrance.

[@paultsworld]

Love the 'flashbacks' to see the changes.

[@sandrafuch9400]

Oh seeing Dexter in the recap broke my heart a little. He was such a great cat! This video was very helpful.

[@spinuannamaria]

Sweet Dexter. I miss him, too. But he had the best life.

[@ramibu239]

@2:59❤😿

[@renaspitzley5571]

@@ramibu239 I'm sure you meant @ 2:59 💗

[@trace9657]

Same, and I did not find this channel until Dexter had already passed away. After I saw the "Sad news" video, it was kind of hard to watch the older ones. I do think it very poignant that one ginger cat appears in older videos of precious time past, and another ginger kitty is here and now in the present. A beloved pet can never be replaced, but you can adopt another and love them just as much. I am a cat person in case you hadn't guessed. I like to save these videos to Sunday morning when I can relax, and right now I have my own gray fluffball of a cat sprawled across my lap.

[@ramibu239]

@@trace9657 cat person too! We only have 5!!!!😱😅😁 None of them by our own doing mind you, they just keep showing up & we are too nice to turn them away! But have fallen in love w/ each & every one of them & they are all spoiled rotten!!!😼😸😻

[@KaylaKukla]

So cute to see Benjamin’s curiosity beginning to flourish.

[@meliss36]

I love how you transform it differently each year.. I.l can’t hardly wait to see when you and Aaron have the new bricks put in, that will be so pretty. The BEST part, was seeing Benjamin and his cars and the “BIG HELLO” we all got!! He is a talker and he is growing like a weed!! 🙏🏻

[@liarossi123]

I love the different choices every year too! Seeing the different colors 🎨 and textures helps me envision the combinations in my own garden. And Benjamin!!! 💖😀🤣🤣🤣💖

[@Grizz700ify]

I’m sure putting these clips altogether is a ton of work for Aaron - so I wanted to say thank you so much! It is so beneficial to see the progress over time. I would love to see more of these types of videos!

[@catherineairadion5275]

Yes please for the spider mites, it's taking over my perennials

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

My favorite time being in the garden is when the sun is setting reminding us that we just spent another whole day in the garden 🌻

[@peggyshook6746]

Benjamin is so cute. Can’t wait for the baby.

[@nelliehagen5267]

How far along is she I didn't even know that she was expecting

[@carlaradke4066]

@@nelliehagen5267 due in January.

[@mushu4529]

I was nervous for you as soon as I saw Benjamin's cars on the sidewalk. 🚗 Then you almost tripped on one. 🥺 Everytime you'd walk by them I kept thinking..."please don't fall...please don't fall". 🤞🏼☺️ I planted Truffulas this year next to my Bobo Hydrangeas and love them. I don't think they have a bad smell. I hope to have enough blossoms to make a wreath for my mother. Thank you for the content you provide. 🥰

[@tshockmom69]

Benjamin’s trying to lift the grass and help was priceless. Thank you for sharing your family with us as well as your plants.

[@catherinemiller9798]

Laura, You are such an encouragement to me. I LOVE how you change things up. I've saved a few things over the years just by changing their location. Benjamin being with you reminds me of my daughter being with me. TY TY Cathy M/PA

[@RichGardenLife]

Gm it’s never too early for gardening, look at Benjamin in the background 😁😍.

[@sanhitadatta9447]

I think Russell had modeling or acting lessons. Knows how to be in the perfect spot and steal the show!!

[@lisahahn2219]

Love that front entrance. Bonus, Benjamin and Russell...

[@betsyheckman1720]

I think the end with Benjamin and you all was my favorite. So sweet!

[@junesmart7352]

At Minute 10:20 I just LOVE how Benjamin is helping you show the Miscanthus. He seems to be helping you 'present' it to the camera. Then he gets distracted and begins to play with it! Soon he will begin doing plant videos on his own, after watching how you have been doing them. Imagine how much plant information his little-boy mind has already absorbed.

[@thejlos]

We come for your beautiful garden, but we stay to the end for Benjamin and Russell! As a boy mom I was so happy to see all his cars out on the side walk. Looks like my patio!

[@camicri4263]

😂😂 Benjamin is sooo cute! Such a joyful little boy! May the Lord keep him joyful all his life! Everything looks great guys! Hugs🤗🤗💜💜💜💞💞

[@melaniek072895]

We love seeing Benjamin, Russell and Cheddar in ur videos, so sweet 💙

[@jmac4313]

So much beauty. Benjamin is so sweet. Russell always knows when the camera is rolling. Memories of Dexter when you planted the hydrangeas♥️♥️💕

[@kathrynelkin1519]

Benjamin is so sweet and growing up so fast! Can’t wait to see how he interacts with his new baby sibling😊. The front garden beds look the best this year in my opinion. It’s exciting to watch it continue to evolve.

[@MiaSong23]

With Benjamin she looked great and this go around she is pulling it off again! Lucky woman! You look great! The rest of us swell, puff up and look like a blow fish. None the less, I love the evolution of your property and now properties. Y’all are awesome and keep up the good work!

[@AjayYadav-mk4fm]

Your house is very beautiful with this garden and I liked Benjamin playing and telling hi. And ur Russell is so lovely that when u will be shooting he will be following you. Love from India

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

This video came up again for me and I watched it, again. 8 months old. What a difference in Benjamin! He was still a little wee guy. He's so much more grown-up now that he's over 3 years old and has a baby sister 💙💕

[@maryandrews2265]

Such a sweet ending to a great video. Love the way Aaron talked to Benjamin. Good Daddy for sure.

[@pamketron]

Love the flowers this year the best. Been there for every year. You are so close to 1 MILLION subscribers. When you hit that, you should order that greenhouse of your dreams! You deserve it & You have definitely earned it. 🏆⭐️💜 Revised to change Billion to Million!!! Although a billion would be nice!!! 🙃🙃🙃

[@nelliehagen5267]

1 Billion WOW

[@Bamboo4U2]

Well, the "b" is kind of near the "m" on the keyboard, so....

[@pamketron]

Jake Jones Thanks! I did hit the b instead of the m!!! 🙃🙃🙃

[@thistooiseds3215]

Perfect timing 😂 I went to bed wondering about your foundation plantings. All I could recall is that you had limelights in front of the sun porch. Thank you for the recap of the area!! Glad you’re trying to not work during the worst heat of the day! Plenty of content at your beautiful oasis! You guys are such a sweet family.

[@meirons]

Okay, I really liked your videos before but seeing your son and hubby at the end was absolutely precious! God has blessed you so much! And it is my prayer that He will continue to bless you and your family in whatever your hands find to do for Him! Gob bless!

[@vtwlim67]

Love seeing little Benjamin playing in the background, tossing his little cars!!! ADORABLE

[@myracamilo7826]

Oh my goodness Laura, what a difference in all the changes that side of your house has seen. Benjamin is so adorable God bless your family, love the end in this video. Take care

[@SpurringYouOn]

I love it when Benjamin is in the videos. Thank you for sharing your garden and family!

[@nancyrauh6309]

What a sweet family. The three of you are so wonderful together. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@gardensbyjudylevy8031]

Benjamin is adorable, he's growing up so fast💙 Your front garden is always beautiful, look forward to what you're doing there every season🌾🌾

[@bernicehoggsfav]

Benjamin... what a doll! You guys have been blessed for sure!

[@LULC0759]

Well now you know you tugged at our heart strings at the end. ❤️ Benjamin is at a fun age...and will so love his sibling.

[@birdhousegarden]

This video describes exactly what you conveyed during the PVG discussion the other day. Showing us how plants performed for you each year, describing how overhead water vs. drip impacts the plants differently. We all have success and failure. Learning through that helps us and others. Thank you for always inspiring and informing us, and allowing us to be part of your family.

[@69Germaine]

Benjamin is adorable and funny. I love this type of video where you are showing previous years projects in the same space. Thanks for sharing.

[@melaniebolduc6148]

What a great video! I love seeing the different years of choices you guys have made. If you had to pick, what would be your favorite combo of plants you've used? Benjamin is just so precious at the end too! TFS!

[@kawerkamp]

So cool to see the many faces of your front planters! I LOVE seeing all the possibilities and evolution of design. It's like getting to see how different hairstyles will look on someone!

[@myrusticgardens]

Your family is as much a delight to see as your gardens. 🥰

[@valeriesimon6807]

You scared me to death when you took that step backwards and almost tripped on that toy!! It's wonderful to see how things have evolved in this section around the house. Benjamin is such a sweetheart! He made me laugh at the end of the video.... Great job Benjamin!!!

[@sallyh1690]

Awww Dexter! Nice to see that lil guy🤗 luv the walk down memory lane and seeing all the changes and growth in the garden and your family🤗🌻🌼🐈🐣🙆‍♂️🤰

[@patgirome9821]

Benjamin !!!!!! such a sweet boy !!! It was fun taking a trip down memory lane... how just that one small spot has evolved...

[@candacecollett2891]

Thank you for sharing Benjamin just a little! In these times we need some sweetness to keep us all smiling!

[@rosanunez3449]

Benjamin is the sweetest - he is going to make an awesome big brother!

[@OWB-ml2ux]

What a perfect evening!! :) Loved seeing Benjamin playing with his cars, and his enthusiasm. What a beautiful family. xx

[@tishgordon]

LOVE seeing Benjamin in more and more videos with you guys! That's real life. Beautiful every year and can't wait to see the pretty new brick throughout the area.

[@sherribrown6031]

Absolutely loved this video! Showing your flower beds over the last 4 years is wonderful 🌺 Some plants were a success & some - not so much. So interesting to see you try all the different plant ideas. 😊 Would LOVE to see a recap of your other flower beds like this one. Seeing Benjamin, Russell & Aaron(voice) was such family fun 💕 Side note - when you change out the miss matched sidewalks in this area, I would take out those miss shaped flowerbeds altogether. The changes you made on the west side of your home are beautiful (walkway with the tall urn in the center) and soooooo creative. Bear Hugs from Ohio!

[@vickimaiorano5763]

That was a fun and informative video. I liked the shorter length too. A quick catch up with Laura, Aaron, Benjamin and Russell :) I hope I live long enough to see all your ideas come to fruition ! Love it.

[@SLH0510]

The house and garden are an absolute dream! I can imagine just relaxing with a book and being so at peace.

[@beverlyasleson3321]

What an improvement each year. Benjamin is so cute.

[@megankoester8348]

Benjamin cracks me up, along with Russell!!

[@susieqmartin2746]

We love Russel nice to see the front. The first thing we noticed was the sidewalk your right it needs fixing. Cheers to you all and hugs to Benjamin!🤗🥂

[@trisharay3572]

The encores and PS: are always the best part of the videos. Your family is so cute. Thank you for sharing your love of the garden, your knowledge and your life/family.

[@rulistening7777]

Wow ! Such an abundence. I work in a nursery. I watch elderly ladies that come in and walk around, slowly . They want so many things. But their fixed incomes demand they choose very carefully. They tend to leave with 4 or 5 pots which they imagine will bring satisfaction. It pulls at my heart strings. And causes me to wish that I could just load their carts and send them home with a smile.

[@cherylgreenfarb8044]

Awww Benjamin is so cute! Love seeing the changes in the garden.

[@DBurgg]

Omgosh...what a bit of fertilizing does! Beautiful!

[@mirandapotts82]

Benjamin and Russell OMG! I just love them! Love you too Laura!! And your home!

[@melissayates239]

Loved seeing how you plant it different every year! Benjamin is the cutest!

[@salimorton641]

This video bought me such joy! Love, love, love how the whole family is involved. Coffee and Garden Answer to start my day. The changes from year to year is amazing. It's all so beautiful!

[@trishanavarro4887]

So sweet...spotted Dexter in one of those clips, nice memory. A wrap around porch is my dream!

[@cindym6065]

I love Benjamin's head pets on Russell. So sweet.

[@ks6943]

What a lovely video. Wish you would do similar comparisons on all the main areas.. best combo is this year's combo hands down... thank you for your hard work

[@CookiesAndCosmos]

Thanks for the trip back in time. Fun to see the changes and Benjamin's personality. Watching your subscribers getting close to 1,000,000... ❤️🌼 🌳❤️🌳🌼❤️

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

I love this "evolution of X" format. I hope you will do it for more areas.

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Gardening is trial & error, at least that is what I deal with in my gardens! Love seeing the different things that planted in this area from year to year! Love hearing about your plans for the future, love the idea for the wrap around porch!! My house used to have a wrap around porch a long time ago and in the 1940's when my husband's grandparents lived here the original house with the wrap around porch burned! I also love when Benjamin makes an appearance, he is getting so big! Your videos always inspire and spark a thought in my brain that grows til I make it a reality!!!!

[@thatssewvenice5337]

I'm convinced Russell thinks your channel is a cat lifestyle video channel.

[@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart]

I agree. He totally believes his job is to highlight everything Laura is telling him about. Because, she must be talking to him and it would be rude for him to not be interested

[@thatssewvenice5337]

He's like the Vannah White of plants

[@tarasuppa4064]

Yes!! I was thinking this too! Russell is the star! 😻

[@freyaegrey]

It is. It’s the Russell Show for sure.

[@dulcihrt]

Do you have a video where you show how you build your beds? What do you do to keep the weeds from growing?

[@Bubileaf]

Aw thought you would show how you planted during Autumn as well. I LOVED when you planted the cabbage there. It's so amaz looking back, can't believe I've been watching you for so many years now. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@verawallace9055]

She will do that later, but she has to go Shopping for the fall flowers, Chrysanthemums and others

[@susansykes657]

@@verawallace9055 I think the other poster was referring to recapping what Laura had done for fall in that area in the past.

[@verawallace9055]

@@susansykes657 👀 my Mistake, I can't forget the time she went fall shopping, all those pansies and mums ♥️

[@secnew2852]

Hi Laura. I always watch your videos and I not only love them but I learn a whole lot from them. I especially liked this one because of the editing. I liked how it showed the changes you have done side by side. It was very helpful to see it this way. Thank you. Be blessed.

[@vickieandrews5709]

Benjamin is precious! Please watch out for his little cars. That area looks fabulous this year.

[@sheilamorse2624]

Benjamin you are a hoot and growing so tall! Loved seeing the changes through the years. Our gardens have gone through a lot of changes and more plans for next year. 2018 being the most dramatic after a F0 tornado came through and took down all the large trees. The wonderful thing about gardeners is we carry on and experiment until we find exactly what we are wanting for a particular space. Happy Gardening!

[@deannasilva8891]

Your son is so cute! Love the flowers you have presently have in the area you showed and the previous ones. You pick great combinations to use. Russell always shows up when your making your videos, he's a cutie too!

[@annepagliaroni9898]

Benjamin is such a good boy! So cute!

[@saschacat]

I love this year's planting and I love the hydrangeas they are a beautiful backbone to this part of the garden. Oh and Benjamin is just gorgeous and sweet.

[@sandradunn421]

Top video idea! Loved seeing how this area evolved over the years. Now I will look at my garden with a different perspective. *See what works and move what doesn’t. Taking it one growing season at a time. That brings me peace. Thank you.

[@sarahpalmer1105]

I love how this area has evolved.

[@user-uq1nm3iv8i]

I never noticed until today but I think Benjamin really favors your mother Laura! Hope you have a great day!

[@darlenemartin248]

Omg, I've never loved your videos so much as today. Benjamin is a awesome hoot! He melts my heart.

[@yvettehart864]

So nice to see the progress over the years...it would be nice to see all your other areas sometime too

[@kathleencassel1350]

Those current colors are what I have done in my entire garden. It is a small corner lot with a gray house and white trim and natural rock. My desire was to grow flowers in white and blue/purple along with all the shades of green that nature offers. The complimentary colors and the repeat brings a balance of formal and informal. It is so encouraging to hear compliments from neighbors who walk the neighborhood.

[@llde5ign5]

I’m eager to see the front walkway solutions you and Aaron come up with...whenever that happens. The current variety of materials, colors and finishes there just doesn’t dovetail with the other parts of your gorgeous property.

[@terrybittenbender6667]

Loved the look back of different combinations you have planted. Do you have an idea for next year yet? Benjamin, so happy to play cars while mommy works, and then there’s Russell....such a poser!🙌🏼👏🏼❤️

[@DianaRamirez-vf7ew]

Beautiful!! Benjamin is so adorable!! God bless your family!

[@mrmeeseeks90]

Just want to tell you that you have a very very nice garden. I am so inspired by your work in your garden. I love gardening too and I pretty much did all my yard by myself. Well, with a little help from my husband. Thanks for inspiring your viewers on doing projects that make their homes more beautiful.

[@Li-Anderson]

Everything is really beautiful!🌼🌸🌺 Benjamin is such a character🤗 Thank you for the various seasons of Changes in that area.

[@dorothyrivera145]

Lots of changes over the years, one better then the next but all beautiful! So excited to see more changes to come. Especially the wrap around porch!!

[@mukthatumkur3324]

I would love to see more videos describing the evolution of all the areas around the GA home! This was fascinating and helps us learn from your experience. Thank you!

[@MeganLudena]

I love seeing Benjamin! Thank you for sharing him with us 😍

[@maryferraro6745]

Not related to this video, but wanted to share that one of the great values I receive from your videos is about the equipment you use. I didn’t really think felco pruners would make a difference, but decided to spring for a pair. Wow. Game changer. Spent all afternoon dead heading, trimming, puttering on a day off. So much easier!! Thank you

[@ashleydelong9270]

You need to start every video with Benjamins "hiiiiiiiii!" I wouldn't even need to drink my morning coffee if you did that. It would wake me right up LOL

[@HopALongSassidy]

Thank you Benjamin. You reminded me to give mommy my big thumbs up this morning.

[@CYRiPKK1]

Love the video idea, would also love to see the evolution of the chicken coop area. It would also be interesting to see one area throughout the four seasons. Also, just found spider mites on my hellebores this morning, it couldn’t be more timely.

[@giagateshenry]

YAY! This exactly what I was hoping for! Not sure if you saw my other comment asking for something like this, but I sure am GLAD! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing that it took 4 YEARS to get those front flower beds to where they are now!

[@kendallricker9633]

Will love the change when you swap out to the brick, I am sure it will look amazing with a wrap around porch. Thanks for posting.