Massive Wisteria Vines On The 140 Year Old Farm (A Day On The Farm Part 3)

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Part 3 of the A Day On The 140 Year Old Farm mini documentary filmed by Walter Mallard. Help Save The Byrd House: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO Box 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831

[@mandysmith3861]

I read that wisteria can grow up to 10 feet per year! It’s funny how you talk to it before cutting it down “I’d like to say you were a good vine but you were a terrible vine 🔥” lol... there’s so much I think your just going to have to start in one spot and trim out/remove/burn from there! I don’t think until this video I really realized just how much there really was! 😳

[@Pirateforliberty]

Wisteria will grow back on steroids. If you get some liquid brush kill, drill a 1 inch hole in the stumps and pour the brush kill straight from bottle in the hole you will kill the vine down to the roots.

[@jothankyou2]

I see some sweet monkey grass growing😊😎

[@jothankyou2]

Can I ask for a piece of the wood too???

[@jothankyou2]

12" long stick to create a wind chime?

[@claracarter3181]

That wisteria looks like some prehistoric monster. You could make a movie”Return of the Killer Wisteria” starring young Robert and filmed by Cody. With narration by Grandpa and old Robert.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yessss

[@KeenLaF]

It's honestly scary looking

[@stewcarew4943]

I was thinking "The Wisteria That Ate The Barn". When he leaves it all's starts to grow back.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Good to see the wisteria burning and view of house is beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you’ll do next Robert. Thanks mr mallard for filming

[@rhsgrammy3]

It makes me homesick for years gone by listening to the birds sing, the chainsaw and cracking fire. I can almost smell the smoke! As invasive as it is, the twisted wisteria vines are really interesting and beautiful in a way.

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

that wisteria was just a few years shy of being able to be sent to the sawmill lol awesome work you're doing robert

[@marymcguffin9370]

Can you really use wisteria as regular wood 😏 I've never heard that before. Just saying.

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

@@marymcguffin9370 it was kind of a joke, although i help out at a sawmill and it was getting big enuff to try:) those growth rings were pretty far apart so it'd be soft i'd guess

[@marymcguffin9370]

@@homersreluctantodyssey2508 Thank you for clearing that up. Cause my dad was a carpenter and he never mentioned that. Lol 😌

[@katefinnegan8129]

People just love that wisteria for the beautiful flowers, but they are the most invasive plants to grow. Granted, yours was left untended to for years. But as much as I love wisteria, I have some beautiful paintings in my home of them. I’ll take it that way so as not to have to deal with that mess of invasive, fast growing vines. Best of luck. To see the amount of work you have to do with your property, I’m tired just looking at it. Stay safe and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@bettyclarke5150]

That wisteria is like an alien lifeform wrapping around trees, buildings and tying itself in knots! Don't stand in one spot too long Robert lol!

[@pattimessenger6214]

Oh how nice! I’m starting to see the charming old farmhouse’s features peek out from behind the overgrown foliage. It is much nicer than I thought when you first introduced us to the house. Thank you for sharing!

[@marymcguffin9370]

Great job as always Robert. I feel another fire about to happen" burn wisteria burn". I can clean up a yard all day. Through all the twigs in the fire and suddenly your yard don't even look the same. Amen to hard work. Clears your head .🚜🔍🔦🔨💗😊

[@tacocin]

I feel EXACTLY the same ... dang little is more rewarding!

[@marypettitt9150]

What a lovely house. I can see why you chose this one, Robert, as your preservation project.

[@evevening7995]

Hi Robert from EVE in the UK, I can see you enjoyed cutting down that wisteria vine, I have known wisteria to regrow from the ground, I hope yours doesn't regrow, great video thank you.

[@jeanburgin160]

The eve with the sun burst is so pretty... That looks more like a tree than a vine! love what you are doing for this property. Unreal!!! lol it knows you do not like it anymore. lol

[@MrMilwaukee]

Paint those stumps with pathfinder II they will never return. Works great and safe for the environment. Looking good Robert! Can’t wait to see it finished

[@trixier6505]

Good to know.

[@tacocin]

"I'll be 85 ..... " LOL! "I'm sending this wisteria to hell." LOL! Seems like you have enough wisteria and privet ... maybe I can "help" you out and bring in lots of kudzu. LOL! You're the man Robert! Blessings!

[@maryh1421]

Yep. The kudzu will cover up the wisteria and hedge. For good measure throw in some english ivy. You will never see the wisteria, the hedge or the house again🤣

[@JoannaN-573]

😂🤣😂

[@billshepherd5090]

I hate kudzu

[@progqueen5952]

Poor kid! That wysteria is a killer! I applaud you for many reasons! KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ and greetings from Illinois!

[@NM-wd7pl]

You are good looking and good hearted southern man with this project to save the past..keep going!

[@chamilton9182]

If Cody was on the camera he did a great job. Please do be careful with putting fuel on the fire Robert. I'd hate for your to lose your eyebrows ;) Great vid. Nice to see the front of the house. Looks like a diamond in the rough. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. God Bless.

[@peggywilson9929]

I love the way you get so excited going after that wisteria 🤣🤣

[@maryh1421]

Nandina is still used. I have several in my yard. That hedge is practically impossible to eradicate. It will just sprout up from the roots. We have struggled for years with it. Its nice to finally have a view of the house!

[@dankreoger611]

Go to locally farm supply and get a bott.e of Tardon. Drill hole n stumping pour in a bit.

[@georgedavidson7986]

Spray roundup on the leaves and keep spraying until it dies

[@maryh1421]

George Davidson, that is what our lawn care service is doing, but they have to do it every year. I really don't like to use roundup in my yard, but I would have concerns about any herbicide. There are a lot of safety concerns.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes it is terrible stuff

[@georgedavidson7986]

@@maryh1421 The product you can buy in a store is so week you have to keep spraying to get the roots week enough to die

[@jasonmckenzie5013]

Very satisfying cutting away all the wistaria. all you do is to clear one tree at a time Love watching your series can’t wait to you start renovating the house

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Looking great Robert, and yes you can see the house a lot better now:-)

[@laurenweisse9858]

It's Amazing! All of your work is paying off! That place looks liveable!!!!that wisteria had a LONG time to take over!

[@lillypad9960]

Robert, thanks so much for caring. You are awesome.

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

You are working sooooo hard. How Gratifying....thank you Robert. Continued Stay Safe. Love your Channel

[@glendavertner8906]

I love the smell of wisteria flowers. I was thinking about growing a vine of it on a trellis until I watched your videos and your nightmare projects you're having. No wisteria is moving onto my property. Have a blessed day, stay safe and healthy. 🙏🥰👍👌🙏🇺🇸🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸

[@MommiDonni1]

Those plastic Coca Cola classic cans were a test market back in the early 80s at Disney and other markets to test using plastic recyclable over aluminum. There are a set of 3 selling on Ebay for $300 and they are super rare!

[@kristinaNC]

That wisteria near the barn looked like it had it's "fingers" gripping the pieces of old tin. Scary looking stuff!

[@iambigsteveo]

Hey man, I just stumbled upon your channel and love what you’re doing and this exterior transformation is incredible. I can’t help but to think what the yard and property would look like if a team of brush clearing folk came out and lended a hand. I watch “Upstate Brush Control” do some serious transformation on properties and would make this place incredible quickly. Probably in a weekend. Not sure if you will see this or have the funds, but maybe if you whisper sweet nothings into John’s ear, he could come down and you guys scratch each other’s backs, if you know what I mean. Cheers!

[@MillerMeteor74]

Maybe 30 years ago my dad's saw had the same problem. We couldn't keep the chain sharp. Finally I had enough and bought a new chain. But when I was looking at new chains I noticed that the new chains had a lot more teeth. What a difference. I imagine your new chain is that way. Makes all the difference in the world. In a town about 10 miles from here there is a historic tree with a historic wisteria vine on it. They believe that both the tree and the vine are from around 1890, and both are healthy. Just something I thought of.

[@SpringRiverHollar]

I promise not to plant wisteria on my new homestead Your right , cleaning in front of the porch really opened it up . The house is stunning

[@barbaracarter4103]

I know it is invasive, but it is also beautiful when in bloom! I wish you had a picture of it in bloom. And, I have never seen any that large.

[@janiefable]

You found the matching concrete flower pot, more than likely they sat on the flat concrete sides of the brick steps with pretty flowers in them.

[@mindynebeker1472]

Your like Jayson with that chainsaw. Lol. That Wisteria never had a chance! Great job!

[@gracewashburn8276]

That house is going to be a labor of love and I’m glad somebody appreciates the old style better than the new ugly looks of some of the homes I prefer the older style homes with lots of rooms and a large property kudos to you if I could get down there I would help you

[@mariechosgaire6984]

You are spoiling us with these frequent and consistently fantastic uploads. God Bless you Robert, family and gang. 🙂🇮🇪

[@suzique5827]

OMG am I ever glad I started watching you. I was thinking of trying to grow Wisteria on an Arbor next to my house. That would have been a big mistake!!🤣

[@dianaspears571]

Wysteria is fine as long as you keep it trimmed. It's actually great because it's so hardy and hard to kill. It's so bad in this situation because the property was left unattended for so long. I used it to cover a wall that was made of railroad ties. In places, I pulled some out from the wall and twisted it to form a tree and let the top cascade, it was beautiful. I started it from cuttings from one of our rental properties. It was so easy. I just buried the vine lengthwise about an inch deep so that each leaf would start a new vine. The wall was sixty feet long and it was covered by the second year.

[@hankfacer7098]

Bit like what James Brown said "I feel good". Worth every penny you spent on that new blade. Did look like Hell Fire. A great visit Robert, are you going to poison the stumps. I've seen fools do that fire trick with petrol, not a happy ending, diesel seem OK in the wrong hands

[@bettys2291]

That wisteria is what nightmares are made of. Good starting point for a scary book !

[@roserogers98]

Best way to get rid of privet hedge is to rip it out. The roots are generally shallow, no tap root. We get our tractor or truck with a chain and yank it out pretty well then you don't have to deal with a thousand sprouts coming up from the roots that remained of you cut it. Love the house!

[@shellydehart8217]

Robert, are you sure that that wisteria vine won’t come back? I’ve cut many plants down to the ground n wouldn’t you know it it came back. You’ve got to kill the roots I would think. You’ve got a lot of work cut out for you in getting all of it out of there. Wisteria you so pretty when it blooms but you’ve got to maintain it n keep it under control. Enjoyed today’s video n that a great saw now that it has a new chain to cut like butter. ♥️😊👍

[@maryallen6334]

Oh my. That was satisfying! I never suspected I had a hatred of wisteria, maybe it's just the thought of strangulation on things that are trying to grow and live their own lives.

[@pameladawson4081]

Good morning all. Sir, you are doing a wonderful job! It may not look or feel like you have gotten much done, but it is what you are doing. Those vines!!!! Yikes! They look like monsters. I use to think that growing wisteria would be nice, but now, no thank you. Give yourself a huge pat on the back for what you have already accomplished. Take care...

[@trishaprice3563]

Every time you pour the diesel on the fire it scares me to death! I’m just waiting to see you on fire, stop that! Lol. It was however cool you cutting down the wisteria. Those are the biggest vines I’ve ever seen!

[@karenmoriarty5754]

Pours diesel on the fire and flame travels to the spout and into the can and explodes. I have never seen anyone do that. Just heard about it in tragedy stories.

[@kenhughes4715]

That wisteria is a curse! I I would spend a week cutting it to the ground but I don’t think you can ever get rid of it. That new chain makes a big difference. It’s nice to be able to see the house.

[@mammahasspoken]

New to Watch Yer Step patrons, a piece of Wisteria from the Byrd Farm! Must be top tier donor in order to get your piece 😉

[@marilynmourdock3688]

I think you just made that wisteria mad! It will sprout from the roots with a vengeance this spring.

[@r1mein54]

My grandmother`s house had a Wisteria they planted when the house was built 1926. I was to shade the porch from the afternoon sun. It was removed during porch eave repair in the 1980s. Those trunks were the size of your arm. The next vine I hate is the sumac, Virginia creeper - it runs across the ground and goes Up trees.

[@cbsdracster6494]

Add Wintercreeper to your list. It's Kudzu's slower Yankee cousin and is actually banned from planting in a few states.

[@mcwatersd]

I have never seen wisteria grow to that size. You have logs for your fireplace there. Makes you really appreciate the work that must have gone into clearing the land 140 years ago with out the modern convivences of a chain saw etc. Keep Safe ❤ Keep Well ❤

[@trixier6505]

That nandina will never go away! It is just as invasive as wisteria! My daddy told me I would be sorry planting ivy and nandina. He was right!

[@kimberlycirivello9966]

Gooood morning from Cali! Love watching! And wish I was there to help...soooo fun!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Good morning

[@mandasmith4513]

As a Georgia rancher/ farmer and UGA Ag. graduate my knowledge paled when I met Privet. I bought my farm in 93. There was so much privet that in the Spring I could get so sick of the smell I would up chuck in the field. Had to get rid of it. I did what u did. I was screaming at you when you did not leave enough stump to push up the roots with the tractor and chain. I went to the old timers. Sorry, you just reinvigorated it. It comes from the roots. I bit the bullet and paid a team to come in and dig every root from every plant out of the ground. PRIVET is the bane of existence here in Georgia.. Don’t use glyphosate-(O up ) as it is a carcinogen. And it does nothing to privet. U can dig up, pull up or now drill holes in base when dry. Then add oil and slow burn. Great videos here on this technique. Second friendly note. You are burning too close to healthy trees. I also learned that the hard way. Live and learn. PS -diesel may have a lower flash point than gas but really be careful with that. Your to cute to burn that face. Soak some cardboard in diesel in center of burn pile as an added bonus find a red ant mound and burn there. PSS, I also bought a 160 year old house Sherman did not get. Learned a Lot. But in the end....

[@belleange590]

May we take a moment of silence while the Wisteria is burning. LOLOL They do make some pretty awesome configurations though. Your doing such an awesome job. LOL 85 years old before it is cleared out. Your probably right. Drill some holes in the stumps and put sea salt in them or lime.

[@sandracahill8849]

First and foremost congratulations on cleaning up the old place secondly you're not wearing no safety glasses you need home safety glasses because that saw could throw chips up in your eye and put your eye out love the work you're doing God bless this Mississippi girl loves watching you like I said that Bible stood the test of time God's word always does God bless you

[@sharonbartlett4307]

You probably won't agree with me but I think some of those vines were beautiful. Some of them would make pretty walking sticks.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

Sierra Madre, CA. claims to have the world's largest wisteria. I think you have it beat. That twisted section would make something interesting.

[@dawnberthold6154]

I truly love your channel, you are the best. Thanks for all you do.

[@pamelapurcell187]

Loved watching you use your chainsaw on that vine. Does the vine flower at all? Coming along really great.

[@Fasciseus]

A sure-fire method to kill off the wisteria is to get your brace with the largest diameter bit and bore about three holes, evenly spaced and as deep as you can, into the stump; then pour pure "Crossbow" herbicide into each hole and let the stump absorb the stuff. You might have to refill the holes a couple times as it's absorbed into the roots. Cutting it back as you did will only cause it to grow back with a vengeance next spring, and healthier.

[@glennjudd2467]

A Lot of work ! Definitely keep you busy ! Just discovered your 2nd channel ! Happy New Year !

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Much better view of the house!

[@rstom1199]

Good job Robert. I don’t envy you for all the work you have ahead. Best wishes.😊

[@retaylor6587]

I had Wisteria vines nearly that big that were killing some huge pine trees next to my driveway. I was very surprised at how light the 4 and 5 inch diameter vines became once they dried out...almost like cork.

[@brentvarnam287]

My grandmother planted Wisteria on their homestead. Now that I am there, I'm still dealing with it after 24 years. Looks pretty and smells good in the spring, but thats all.

[@donwood7700]

Robert is a great gardener! Look how quickly he can prune the greenery!

[@chasetonga]

@Rebecca Baird like Lillies? Disgusting smell!

[@carolg563]

@@ingeborgm6147 I think it is so pretty. Can you keep it under control? I'm in Iowa, don't know if it can take the cold here.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nice of you to open up the house front. Now the ghosts can watch you work with no obstructions to their view.

[@larrymccready6778]

It make great walking sticks. Some ornate twist and curves. I have several. Yellow after you peel the bark.

[@conniemaniaci3612]

Chain saws are addictive. Once you start cutting it’s hard to stop. I have a little 10” Ryobi and I love it. I’m 76 and still like using it.

[@TractorMan104]

If I didn't have so many projects of my own I would love to come help you. I would enjoy running your burn pile 24/7!!

[@fillg]

The best way to break in a new chainsaw chain - Cutting wisteria The worst way to break in a new chainsaw chain - Sticking the chain in the dirt (don't do this, dulls it instantly)

[@michaeldecheck7004]

Another fine job. Could use some of that heat down here in South Mississippi.

[@lorij323]

Those really big pieces are so interesting with the way they are shaped and have grown.

[@doriscarroll8087]

Every video the place is looking better and better! Love your video

[@Yoshida83318]

You need a excavator to help you clean up all that wisteria. It's looking good. 👍

[@barbaracarter4103]

Take those twisted pieces and make something out of them. They are pretty.

[@chasetonga]

Or sell them to a woodworker.

[@susanboucher9732]

Dude, you are a wild man!!!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Good job buddy 👍 grandpa said never let the saw touch the ground.lol. You did good buddy 👍

[@ronnie6773]

You should leave enough stump to tie a cable on and pull those things out by the roots with tractor or they will grow right back only thicker.

[@ellajones2792]

Can't wait to see you start rebuilding on the house

[@fairlanefivehundred]

I’d be looking for a reasonably priced backhoe, and just rake that little stuff up, wad it up, and use it to get the fire going while I dug out the bigger stuff! You’d be surprised how fast it would disappear.

[@rafaeltorres4728]

I am impressed. Never saw a vine like that. Greetings from northeast Brazil!

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

The only good wisteria is a Dead wisteria! 😂 That stuff is as bad as some of the kudzu I've seen. Your glee at getting rid of it made my day.😁 Seeing the house more revealed is sweet. Aw! There she is! Thanks for taking us along, Robert!💜😁

[@oldbroad7672]

Left unchecked, that wisteria is certainly destructive.

[@leegoderz83]

Great video fella ! Keep up the excellent work.👍👍

[@Reach41]

Aren’t you supposed to call out TIMMMBERRRRRR! That’s half the fun!

[@elainestocker1428]

Thanks for saving the old shrubs when you can.

[@anncece7767]

You need to use the wisteria to your advantage...to block the view of the road, as a natural fence line, to sell baby plants online to Northern states. Wisteria is beautiful!! You just need to tame it.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Did you see the ground?

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

Grand Pa says don’t do what Robert does!

[@anncece7767]

OMG, I hate all the burning!!!

[@marymcguffin9370]

I can't agree with that statement. Those brush pile fires Robert has reminds me of our good ole saturday nights camp fire although we're sitting around having a good time, Robert is reclaiming a piece of precious history. And he's having a good time doing it (most of the time) I'm sure. Soon enough the burning will be done, and the work on the house will commence. But the yard will look great😊. Until the wisteria starts up again😢 The Byrd house & property is going to be a tourist stop one day ....right Robert 😉

[@anncece7767]

@@marymcguffin9370 do you know it's bad for the air quality? not everything should be burned. Think about it.

[@marymcguffin9370]

@@anncece7767 👍

[@rysaj1]

Wow I didn't know that wisteria could be so invasive. That is crazy.

[@mjbelko9443]

Love those tall windows.

[@bettymatznick6558]

Watching you, kicks in the urge of my job with my husband, which is pulling everything cut out of his way and putting it in the burn piles!

[@browningbelgium2326]

I wonder if arts and crafts people that decorate mountain cabins could use the wisteria for hand rails and such?

[@claireconley8522]

You are having waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much fun!

[@kattaylor5297]

Like a kid in a lumberjack candy store. Lol. Great work.

[@katherinethompson7619]

I don't know if you're still battling the wisteria My experience with wisteria is that you cut it and it pops up and other places I found to get rid of really really difficult plants just get some salt I get water softener salt and just put it around the trunk or wherever it is at and it will kill unwanted plants very easily

[@sarahbutch2227]

Was rather quite soothing watching this. Great video's :)

[@joharmon2148]

That was wild to see the size of those vines. I know you felt good cutting them down, made me feel good and it isn't even my problem. But my question is won't they grow back? Don't you have to kill the roots? Was that Cody filming, nice job doing close up of the twisting vines

[@Smalfry47]

I for one would LOVE a wisteria “knot”..... bet ya could sell them plus the cost of shipping to your loyal watchers!

[@carolb29]

ok you're having way too much fun killin wisteria LOL still say there are some beautiful pieces of it tho....the way it twists and knots around itself. that 1 piece that was long and twisted round and round would have made a great walkin stick. oh and where did all the stuff in that dump truck come from? I don't remember seeing you load it up.

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

You should make wisteria coasters and sell them as a fundraiser. :p

[@janicepowell6066]

Those twisted intertwined wisteria logs are kind of cool, you should save those.

[@henriettadenzig5023]

Good morning robert and everyone .sunshine today 47 degrees..will be making chili and cornbread for dinner.

[@paularogers3549]

Love chili and cornbread thanks