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We have been working on one makeover after another since 2019 on this fixer-upper. We have replaced windows, doors, completely renovated a bathroom, updated our kitchen, and now we are working on this backyard. I hope you enjoy watching this backyard makeover transformation and you can subscribe to follow along with all the makeovers we are working on. I hope you have a nice day!
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[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for watching! Here is What the Backyard Looks Like 9 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpmspXpvfsygjM0

[@lisaa3978]

A MAZ ING!!! You guys made an absolutely beautiful garden of a backyard. You are true artists, and so smart to remove the grass and create a design with drought tolerant plants and very useful, beautiful paths. Very inspiring! Your family will enjoy the results of all your labor every single day. Worth it!

[@Toni-747]

Thank you, Shannon for this beautiful inspirational backyard update! ❤️ Love how the whole family gets involved! 😂

[@darrellleverkuhn2204]

A lovely backyard for a lovely family. Job well done. Make sure you get a pic each year with your kids and the tree you planted. It’s fun to look back over the years and see how much they each grow 😉

[@shannontorrens1]

That's a great idea!

[@tammybolick8972]

I love seeing your relationship with your mom.

[@shannontorrens1]

We are 2 peas in a pod lol. Just yesterday she showed up at my house and we were wearing the exact same colors, it looked like we planned it LOL

[@krism4139]

It was so satisfying to watch this transformation. And heartwarming to see 3 generations working together! I love the way you always show "chipping away" at projects. We've been painting our home room by room this year and it's sometimes been hard to pace ourselves because I just want it all finished. Well, now we have only one room left and I'm actually a little sad that the project will be complete!

[@Kate42]

Your garden is just gorgeous! It's turned into a zen garden. It has a wonderful vibe of peace and harmony. Really a great job!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Your husband is a keeper. You and your family make a great addition to the human race. Thank you for being so thoughtful and teaching your children the value of work.

[@wthesandrashearman8534]

Shannon I love your videos I’ve even started to reduce my things I’m 80 now and don’t want to leave stuff for my daughter to get rid of later on. Your Mum is adorable so funny and I love how you both interact with each other. You have a beautiful family wishing you all the best and enjoy your gorgeous garden. 🌷💐💕

[@patcummings2276]

I am 80 also- and am doing the same thing

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I hope you are having a nice weekend. =)

[@conniesmith3922]

WOW! Shannon, you and your family have done a wonderful job on the back yard living space. Beautiful, just beautiful. ❤

[@randyrice1429]

So impressed with the real help you received from your oldest boy. Be proud.

[@mollyeason8795]

Wow Shannon, your backyard looks incredible! And I love that the entire family was a part of the process. Your boys will always remember that!

[@differentperspective4124]

Wow! What a difference! Love that you got the whole family involved

[@Ann-vr1qr]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I am in love with your backyard! 😍 Thank you for breaking down your time frame and showing the effort that went into it! My dad and I removed a few trees that needed to go from my front yard and resloped it for proper drainage. I've been trying to figure out what I want to do. You've given me a lot of good ideas! Hope mine turns out half as beautiful as yours. ❤

[@sharonsomers5513]

The back yard looks beautiful. What a nice yard to relax and enjoy.

[@rldewitte11]

Your backyard looks amazing! Your family has a relaxing lounge area, garden and plenty of space for your children to explore.

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

Absolutely amazing. Your families projects are so well planned and executed. You have accomplished making a beautiful, sustainable and family friendly backyard which will grow with your family. Thank you for this inspiring video. ❤

[@aussiebushgirl1829]

Your mom is a real trooper! Love what you’ve achieved in this space, so a big shout out to everyone. A family that works together stays together! 👍😘

[@rooj736]

Wow Shannon, so so inspirational.....love what you have done with your space and the way your family is all included!! Love your videos and love the way your mum is involved as well. Sense of humour show so much love and laughter!

[@brihow24]

I'm blown away by all this work! I live in Brooklyn, NYC in a small 1 bedroom apartment so seeing a garden/backyard like this is like an absolute fantasy! Can't wait to see further updates :)

[@debraflowers5905]

Beautiful! You and your husband and sons have done an amazing job. Your backyard will be someplace that you will be in 😊all the time. Your imaginations are the only thing limiting you.

[@59apachestepside]

What a beautiful transformation and how wonderful that the whole family was able to do it together. Also, I love to see you’re growing passion fruit. It’s our favorite fruit and will take over any support structure fast for fantastic shade/privacy. Assuming you’re in zone 10, you have the luxury of being able to support many tropical plants.

[@toocooltobeold]

I need a handy hubby like yours! Plus you are building such wonderful memories with your family working together. ❤

[@jonareyes3221]

Wow! What a transformation!!! I love it Shannon ❤ Your backyard now is so relaxing and beautiful!! You guys did a good job!! Have a wonderful weekend Shannon ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! You too!

[@juliemix3373]

Oh, Shannon. This was so fun to watch. You, Grant, your Mom and the kids have done an excellent transformation. It's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. I'm in awe! 😍

[@jemma50]

What a wonderful transformation, Shannon! I have never been a fan of lawns of grass - very boring. Your backyard is so filled with nature and beauty...absolutely delightful! ♥ Also functional, recreational, and a source of food. Fantastic work! ♥♥♥

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a nice weekend. =)

[@jemma50]

@@shannontorrens1 Thanks, Shannon. You, too! ♥

[@merrim7765]

This looks fantastic!! Suggestion: Paint the fence with charcoal/black stain to match the pergola and chairs. You'll be amazed at the results!

[@marciarosa3197]

Wow guys, the yard looks amazing!! Great job! 😊

[@chris_perea]

Shannon I love it!! Your backyard looks great!! 🙌The pergola is super neat and I'm a big fan of the drought resistant landscaping. It just makes so much sense AND it's beautiful too. Hope you have a great weekend! 😘

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@anneeastaway2311]

Great work

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

What a gorgeous transformation! Having to change out the rock is so real. We think something will work a certain way, and it disappoints us, so on to Plan B! Congratulations on creating a beautiful space for your family.

[@susanprice3377]

I've done a lot of DIY landscaping at our house and my son's, so I appreciate not only how lovely and usable you've made this yard, but also How Much Work you've put into it!! ❤😊

[@denisecarter5117]

The yard looks beautiful. I bet you do enjoy the gazebo. Sunset magazine needs to put your yard in it.

[@mcs2292]

Oh my goodness! How beautiful is your backyard! You are so lucky your handsome husband is so handy!

[@anyat686]

Id love your “backyard” videos on a playlist. Its what i love to do when im not decluttering 😂

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

OMGoodness! I think it is perfection and done very professionally! What a transformation… it is all so breathtakingly beautiful! You are all such hard workers and teaching your children the value of that hard work! It is such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor! ❤

[@sandy-rr1by]

The upright cattle panels would be perfect support for tomatoes, cucumbers and other vine crops!!! Love the design!

[@bwizzy9218]

Words cannot express the awesome job you guys did. Congratulations 🤯🥳

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@amyhubbard2348]

It’s awesome that your husband is so handy! I would be trying to do all this by myself. 😕

[@micheline4918]

So beautiful. It was really fun to watch. You and your family have your own private Shangri-La!

[@vintageresalemama903]

Shannon, your backyard looks amazing! It looks very inviting, private, and peaceful. You all did a wonderful job!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@monamorgan8614]

The yard deserves to be called your secret garden❤ you and Grant , mom and boys have designed to beautiful area to hopefully enjoy and rest. Next year should be unbelievably beautiful, I’m jealous of the hard-scape, we have a mulch island in a large portion of the back yard.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I am so looking forward to seeing everything grow as you mentioned, but next year with everything filled in it will look completely different =)

[@MelAtlNP]

Wow! It’s beautiful green and lush even without grass! I’m inspired!

[@kashashaw79]

This is beautiful. The video, voice, seeing you all together enjoying the process just fabulous. Thank you so much for the window in to your lives. So nice!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@mc5366]

Love this Backyard make over! Really enjoyed watching the process and your boys and Mom helping out. I think it's perfectly beautiful!

[@guyh.4553]

Looking great. Just an FYI, weed block is laid down 1st THEN you dig your plant holes. To cut the holes, just fire up a propane torch then burn/melt the holes then dig. Reason for laying the fabric 1st is to minimize the ability of weeds to escape through the block. As for your paver spacing fill, there is a product called polymeric sand, I think thats it, but its a sand that you fill in the spaces, water it up after you lay it, then it does the same thing as you gravel glue. Just like the glue, it locks together to hold the sand tight, then it blocks out any future weed growth. All in all, great job.🎉🎉🎉

[@pattimihalic5443]

Oh my goodness! I love all the changes you have made to your backyard! You all did a wonderful job! The pergola and the plants and ground cover look fabulous!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@Tubewomen]

Good morning Shannon , wow what a beautiful transformation . Great team work! 👍🙌 I love seeing before and after on projects and your 100% correct it does take time but doing a little bit when you can becomes a beautiful end result like your space ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@libbysosa7420]

Your Backyard will be such a cozy place to relax and entertain, Gorgeous,great job guys.

[@barbaracole4314]

Looks great! You're so fortunate to have a family that works together to fix up your yard.

[@Dranma51]

Your yard is so pretty! Your hard work is paying off! We just re-did our back yard. We are retired so we wanted it as maintenance free as possible. We took most of the grass out and on the edges we brought in landscape fabric and beautiful river rock. What a difference. I have raised bed gardens where we can grow some of our own food. I love it!

[@teresabell1014]

Its great that you are teaching your kids how to work. Good family time, also maybe your kids will learn what they like to do in life.

[@marshamcmullen7845]

Your yard looks absolutely amazing! Well done! Good to see Grant wearing his Kiwi/Aussie ‘work boots’! 😉

[@SCsweettea]

Wow wow wow. You two have transformed this blah back yard into a family happy place. You are a great team

[@bonessam9618]

AMAZING and so beautiful, Shannon!!!! Grant is very talented with his skills. I love the variety of trees and plants you all put in. ❤️ You will have so many happy pollinators and hummingbirds. That was quite a transformation. So much hard work, but it's definitely worth it. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thank you so much for sharing. 💐❤️💐 I'll be looking forward to watching more transformation....as always. 🤗

[@Goldiloxandthe3bears]

This is super inspiring and as always what a blessing to have your mom involved in all of it. I just adore her.

[@katherinejohnson8705]

Awesome! All your hours of hard work are already paying off. What a transformation! Doubly remarkable that you can enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor - literally and figuratively.😊💞

[@glow1815]

It's beautiful! Now your kids the whole family can enjoy the backyard( feels more like home) We do our own backyard as well. Hub does everything himself lots and lots of concrete pouring, he built a beautiful Shed. Many more projects to come... Saved lots of 💰 by doing it ourselves and it's FUN! I can't wait to see the final finish on our backyard and yours! 😊

[@bananaanna1373]

I love it. So inspiring. That shade is wonderful. I would love that too. I live in North-central Florida. We also have great weather for much of the year…except for the mosquitos and humidity in the summer. I would like my backyard to be so beautiful and easy care. So well done Shannon and family!!

[@eduardochavacano]

Now that is child labor. Good for those kids, they learn skills. Great Video. Love the black structure.

[@15fortwo1]

Thank you for saying this is after 4 months!!! A realistic time frame & budget and that you didn't/don't have to knock it out in a weekend.

[@kfetter9046]

All I can say is "WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!" Your backyard looks fantastic! Your artistic talent shows in the design. I wish I had that kind of vision. I tend to be more "hodge-podge."

[@justyb2209]

So beautiful. You should finish it off with a Queen of the Night plant. She loves hot weather, plus you could have a night party with the kids when she blooms one night in July. ✊🏾

[@peterghiz73]

Came for some backyard makeover ideas, ended up falling in love with a family halfway around the world.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here! I hope you are having a nice week.

[@susanstephens4892]

Beautiful botanical retreat! Your family has created an impressive hideaway. So many charming features, very inspirational! You should be very proud, enjoy the fruits of your labor.☺

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@MikiBorahae]

it's going to be luscious and beautiful with all the plants and trees. I am also slowly doing the backyard a few things a year. hard work pays off, great job.

[@hjburns]

Shannon - I really enjoyed your backyard transformation. I live north of Ottawa, Canada, and my backyard looks so different than yours! There has been so much thought put into your plan, and I really like the variety of 'different' plants for your climate. Congratulations on all the hard work! It's time now to enjoy the fruit of your labor!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@lynnb1226]

Lovely backyard you have created! Thank you for sharing the whole process, I look forward to the next phase of your outdoor work.

[@valorielynwhitman8531]

Usually it takes quite a while to see an outdoor transformation, but you have accomplished a beautiful, full landscape and hardscape. Kudos to you guys.❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much 😀

[@siyarakb5305]

Lovely especially seeing the whole family working together. May be you can squeeze in a pomegranate tree .😊

[@saritarossi3939]

It's so beautiful. It looks like you have lots of lovely pollinators too. Great job.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes! We have a lot of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds =)

[@mollyrandolph1345]

Looks Amazing!!!! Can't believe you did this on your own!! Just beautiful 😍

[@MissFlutterGirl]

What an amazing transformation! It looks truly beautiful.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@user-hw9vf4pl9s]

Beautiful!!! Well done! Wow, you guys have done an amazing job! What a wonderful oasis for your family to enjoy!

[@RockinGFarm]

loved seeing the boys help their Dad. What a great edcation and experience.

[@karineb5980]

Cest vraiment superbe , bravo pour cette fabuleuse transformation. On dirait un havre de paix où se promener❤❤😊

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Amazing! Lovely! Practical! Beautiful! It must be so satisfying to enjoy the yard together now. I loved the teamwork involved, as everyone had a hand in making it come to life! Thank you for sharing, Shannon! 🌺🌼🌸

[@lindaroyal8161]

WOW - What a transformation, it's really come a long way. I love all the rocks and how they accentuate certain areas; I'm so jealous. We don't have rocks in our area of Florida just laying around; you have to buy them and they[re expensive. When I lived in Mich. in my younger days, you could go out to fields, the woods or down by rivers and creeks and get all the rocks you wanted - Free! They yard is very lovely, I can sitting out there at night and feeling so good about all the work you put into it and how nice it looks!

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Linda, we did have to buy some of the rock. But my husband also found a lot locally that people didn't want. As you said there is a lot of rock around here that people don't want because for some reason everyone likes grass LOL. I hope you are having a nice week.

[@nikkibiedenbach9066]

Wow! Such a change! I am feeling so motivated.

[@tracismith7247]

Really pretty! I like the rock work and the organic shape, tou guys have a beautiful vision

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much!

[@TopangoSpez]

So beautiful! I love the transformation, congrats! 🎉

[@mommaoinnh2674]

Phenomenal change! Very useful! Very relaxing to look at. Yes a ton of work!

[@sherylchapman4168]

Thank you for showing this. Your husband has skills. Is he an engineer? My husband is allergic to any work. That’s why I’m the beast! We never work together

[@shannontorrens1]

Hello, my husband is a finish carpenter but he loves to constantly have a project going lol.

[@dianel958]

Wow! what an amazing transformation! Love how everyone got involved!! You wanted to create more outdoor rooms/space and you did!

[@susanmurphy7869]

Beautiful job! Your yard is lovely.

[@nickikufan]

Wow, I love it! Thanks for sharing the transformation!

[@Julie-2ndlife]

Just beautiful. All the hard work was worth it. Amazing!

[@MrGrumpyGills]

So beautiful! To say that I'm envious would be an understatement ;)

[@vondrabejot9851]

I live in Yuma AZ which is very desert and warm. I can start tomatoes in October and have a large harvest in January and then replant them the end of February and harvest in May before our heat becomes extreme in summer. Cabbage, broccoli and lettuce are also colder weather crops. Just for ideas on cooler weather produce ideas

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Fantastic before & after !!!! Loved how you are making your own fruit & veggies that’s awesome 🤩 So looking forward to seeing more of your garden updates lol xx ❤

[@rhondaskipper64]

I have really enjoyed watching your video as you put your backyard together, it looks so beautiful I just love it… What a transformation… Keep up the good work and congratulations on it- magnificent 🥰

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@DLRS222]

Beautiful! You guys did a very professional looking job. Enjoy!!

[@ArrowHillCottage]

your backyard looks so tropical and magical!!! wow!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! lots of work but worth it =)

[@irenehinojosa6629]

Wow, Shannon what a beautiful transformation you guys completed in your yard! ❤😊

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@DinSF]

Lovey changes. I know about the work it takes. I grew up in Southern California and have wonderful memories of picking Tangerines from my Grandfather's tree. I live in Northern California now, and before I could even have Landscapers come to my yard, I had to clean the jungle in the Front and Back yards. It took 9 months, and I had to order 2 extra 96 gallon Green Bins for a total of 3 and my Neighbor also let me use his Green Bin. I calculated I probably filled up 120 Green Bins. And Thank goodness for the App Next Door as I was able to get rid of bricks, pavers and other things found in the jungle wedidn'tt need. We needed professional Landscapers due to I couldn't due the work, LOL and the uneven/unlevel yard and need for professional assessment and remedies for drainage and needing safe decks . And now we have a user friendly Backyard and it's safe for the Grandbabies and me, LOL

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for sharing that! It sounds like your yard is wonderful now, but I can relate to how much time and work it takes. =)

[@SandiD1959]

What a lovely ❤textured garden, you've both worked very hard

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gabriellarvlahopoulospolisco]

Love your children, they are precious.

[@Adrianvro]

This looks great! I liked your commentary on perfection. Your family did a great job.

[@Jo-hello]

Wow incredible! You have achieved so much! It looks amazing 🤩

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@nicolebroussard872]

Really great work. I've been doing gardens at different houses for years and I know how frustrating it can be to go slow. But your efforts have paid off beautifully. Keep going!

[@tgayer1]

Well done! You two are such hard workers and you take pride in your home. Wish everyone had that same work ethic!