Tiny garden transformation part 3 - making water feature

[@FesixGermany]

Watching a man quietly improving his house over the years really is the entertainment I need.

[@PaleRider-d6h]

When those painted heathers do die off, that would be a great spot for a Herb Garden, fresh herbs just outside teh kitchen

[@Jambobist]

Great idea, handy, look nice and smell amazing.

[@Lersa25]

Cool idea. Most herbs will probably want more sun, but they will last for a month or two and then can be changed for a new bunch. Mint, however, will be fine, and it's nice to touch it walking by and feel the smell.

[@auntielaura5]

I thought the same thing. You’d have to do some research (I know absolutely nothing about what grows in Yorkshire) but could you grow something like strawberries as well? Salad greens? Even if it was only for a few months a year it would be fun for the girls. I thought the horizontal fence was beautiful when you built it, but using it to hang plants is brilliant.

[@Kaytee-miow]

Your outdoor space is inspirational and a great space for you all.

[@etcher6841]

Thank God you watched that safety video with your full attention, I was worried

[@SeymourClearly2]

When I’m stressed and feeling overwhelmed I watch one of your videos, then the world seems a much better place. Thank you for some of the greatest content that exists on KZbin!

[@RichardLaurence]

Ferns would love this shady, cool and moist environment!

[@memyselfandeye1234]

What in Sunny uk Yorkshire ;)

[@russellmorgan5611]

Hostas, Huchera, ferns,

[@_bogbean]

Ferns would look lovely here. Italian lords and ladies (arum italicum ‘marmoratum’) works well for me in the shade but it is a little toxic.

[@pudelbacke936]

Rhododendron or azalea World work also very good and looks asian to

[@Kaytee-miow]

Best place for ferns ! ​@@memyselfandeye1234

[@andyjames8612]

No talking, no music, no wanting to be a KZbin star. Just a very clever, honest Yorkshireman. I’m a carpenter myself but I don’t possess the skills that you have to turn my hand to the many other things you can do. Your videos are always a joy to watch, especially when my wife is sitting watching Strictly. Great work Russ 👍🏻

[@henrycatt5844]

Indeed, shame Russ can’t post a 2 hour video every Saturday and a shorter one on a Sunday.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

That water feature is to die for. Your back garden is gorgeous, and for those not paying attention and pissing & moaning about no lawn, you do have a front garden. You are fixing this place up to be a showstopper. The touches you do add such elegance & beauty. I love, love, love you, letting Tiffany help you. Watching Dorothy play with the plinth and the water was priceless. Thank you for sharing your renovations, upgrades, and work with us and for sharing your lovely family. Thanks for this, Russ.

[@christopherbedford9897]

Lawn? In that tiny space? Anyone coming up with that crticism lives in a bubble of non-awareness. People with "staff" to do all the work.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

I agree with you….as for Lawns…why make work for yourself…

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@@christopherbedford9897 The front garden is smaller.😉

[@christopherbedford9897]

@@Vickie-Bligh 🤷🏻‍♂ OK Not sure why you directed that at me.

[@AngelaHamiltonRao]

It’s beautiful, no deed for a lawn as long as there’s greenery and plants around….. It’s appropriate and works so well for that space. Super nice. Add children it’s a magical apace.

[@MrPhotodoc]

If there is a gardening society in town I'm they would give some kind of award to this creation.

[@dopapier]

How lovely to have natural sounds and no music playing.

[@cathybenson5119]

Exactly 💯

[@carolinawren3594]

Russ is a born craftsman, meaning that what he considers an off hand back yard project might be over specified for the entry for an upscale intown Rolls Royce showroom. Most of his audience could never dream of achieving his skill or grace but how flattering to imagine that he might be one of us. To call his modesty flattering would be an understatement.

[@graemescott4825]

Loved the trick with the vacuum / conduit😀

[@jenpink4298]

Absolutely blew me away, brilliant!

[@peterandrewwilson976]

I'd say it sucks. 😅😅😅

[@jenpink4298]

@@peterandrewwilson976 😂

[@steveharrop6207]

Foam ear plugs work great too, if you don't have rubber gloves!

[@NouriaDiallo]

For your 3D printed planters, lobelias and campanulas hold better without direct sunlight and the later is virtually indestructible, so is Cymbalaria muralis, the ivy leaved toadflax. Snowdrops, bluebells, cyclamens, lesser periwinkle and other woodland flowers, fare well in the shade, violets and wild pansies, or wild geraniums are also options, and there are sedums that tolerate or even appreciate shade and are ornamental all year long.

[@foragingadventures]

I would never believe that overgrown dumping ground of your back garden would end up looking like this, it's amazing! To anyone complaining about the lack of lawn, this garden looks almost completely shaded, so good luck having a lawn that isn't 90% moss after a month.

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

yeah thats exactly what happened with the front garden, half of it was moss. now I occasionally get complaints about the the plastic grass in the comments! I like not being able to mow it as well.

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop i would opt for green gravel instead of plastic grass. You won't have to mow that either, and i'm not sure which choice is weirder, i mean they're both synthetic after all. (edit: green gravel may be a natural thing)

[@longshot726]

@@JOSEPH-vs2gc I don't remember what exactly his front grass looks like, but you can get hyper-realistic looking grass now instead of the old cheap looking turf. It even has a slight bit of brown mixed in to mimic dead grass stalks. It's expensive, but it looks just like really manicured grass until you get within a couple feet. The only downside is you can tell it is fake during winter and it gets hotter under foot than actual grass.

[@lindakennedy1193]

My hubby gardens​ for a couple of older friends and you still get weeds growing in artificial grass. Still needs care and attention. Shady gardens and real grass don'tmix, too much moss in winter.@longshot726

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

@@longshot726 I mean i get it, he can't grow grass in the front yard. However as someone who likes the challenge of growing things... plastic grass is basically an abomination. Green Gravel pls lol...

[@hwdiy1]

Carpenter, Mason, Blacksmith and more. Truly a renaissance Man. Big respect to You !

[@yoman4802]

Don't forget electrician, plumber, designer, editor, director, and a kickass father

[@janmitchell641]

“. . . So I suggest you watch this safety video . . .” Off he goes to start the setup 😂😂😂 brilliant! On a serious note, it’s one thing to have the skills, but it’s another to have the artistic eye to be able to visualise what needs to be done. Incredible!

[@troywaller77]

"it is important so I suggest you watch it" as he walks away.. :P Love it....Brit humor at its best.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

@troywaller77 Says the trumptard...

[@lukabaduka9197]

As a merely adequate male human, I find it difficult knowing there are individuals like yourself out there in the world. Always floored by your skills and attention to detail. Oh, and by the way, some big fat Hostas for the pots in the corner. Best wishes.

[@auntielaura5]

I know, I am in awe. I am somewhat comforted by knowing that he isn’t a gardener, but it is only a matter of time. 🤣

[@Urban_Spaceman]

Consider putting a couple of tennis balls or similar in the water tank, takes the compressive load off the tank walls if you get a hard freeze.

[@NeilHFrancis]

We use plastic barrels in our outdoor swimming pool for the same reason. Recent idea, been doing it since I was 17 years old for my dad. I’m 70 now 😂 and he’s not here anymore. The pool is though.

[@frankblack1481]

I’m not saying I’ve grown accustomed to your amazing precision… but when you tore off a piece of tape at 2:00 I just assumed it was to be used as a shim under a tile for height adjustment 😂

[@stmrev]

You are amazing! The design, the leveling devices, the slate, the engraving, the plumbing and electric, the computer skills, the dad skills. I have thoroughly enjoyed every phase of this. Again, you are amazing!

[@michaelsinghpurewal]

kudos lad, the very epitome of every Englishman's home is his castle

[@mattevans7884]

Jack of all trades.....master of them all too!!! Supreme work, as always. A nice, safe enclosed garden for you all to enjoy

[@timknight68]

I am gobsmacked at your crativity, skill, patience and family-centric approach to your craft.

[@wadkin1973]

You Sir are one of my hero's. Different ferns and hostas would look amazing in that space.

[@derbyshirebirdwatcher6054]

Thanks Russ. Always the same. I think for a very short, very brief while that I am a competent DIYer, then I watch one of your videos and realise how mistaken I am. The range of skills you display is mind-boggling. You must also be the most patient person on the planet. Cheers from Derbyshire.

[@beadowarrior]

Hi, I've been a landscape gardener here in the UK for nearly 30 years and that was one of the best built gardens I have ever seen. Well done. Fatsia Japonica (Caster oil plants) are good for shaded spots in my experience. I too have found spraying water at plants is good for them although here in the Peak District rarely needed. The only thing I can suggest is keep an eye on the water feature water level. They evaporate water fairly quickly and most water pumps don't like to run dry. It would take a very cold spell to freeze it but still, I'd empty it for the winter.

[@BarneyHarwoodBH]

so many hours of my life dedicated to this channel could have been spent on self development, im so glad I made the right choice.

[@wobbem007]

Every man should have a lump of rail track in his shed. Fantastic job

[@radiator7731]

FINALLY we've found something that even Russ' patience cannot hack :D I also have the same approach to safety videos!

[@lesley4085]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your transformation of the back garden, from the mess it was before to this beautiful tranquil place, gorgeous ❤ oh and I loved seeing the girls having fun in it 😊

[@AdamOmidpanah]

Massive respect how you can do all this with little kids running around.

[@nhnikoloutsos]

To me, you are an Artist, a Mechanic, a Designer... you are blessed with a mind of ideas put to work. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your actions, your solutions.

[@DanielColby-t6l]

I watch way too much KZbin but only NYW amazes endlessly ✌️❤️

[@Susan-nm3sx]

Aww Dorothy splashing that ball in your posh water feature made me laugh out loud! Adorable kids. The gardens not bad either 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚🌱🍃

[@NorthernScrub]

I still can't say I love it, nor the lost brick wall, but I am impressed with it. It looks really quite well done now.

[@kevinshort3943]

I liked the sone wall, but that might just be because we don't get that stuff here. I would have left some of the stone exposed inside too.

[@sarahjines7791]

You have two precious little helpers. ❤.

[@kenolive921]

It is always a pleasure to watch how your progress grows into beautiful works of art. Stand up and take a bow Mr. Yorkshire man. 🇨🇦

[@barbaraaldam204]

Well for someone who claims to know nothing about plants I think you bought a lovely selection. The whole project is beautiful ,you've turned an uninteresting little back yard into a very pretty area that your kiddies will love. You are one clever man,a jack of all trades and master of them all.x

[@bmedicky]

Staggeringly talented.

[@carolinegray7510]

Beyond your skills was the refinement of your finishes! Careful and exact builds, but your careful completion of the builds was beautifully artful. As my friend the chef says "Presentation is all."

[@JohnnyMotel99]

3D print longer pots for the slatted fence and grow strawberries, your kids will love this idea.

[@GolemGolem-h4m]

Not enough sun.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

@@GolemGolem-h4m no harm doing it for the kids though

[@112Haribo]

@@JohnnyMotel99 no but they just won't grow there. There won't be any strawberries, because it's in the shade.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

@@112Haribo there is another fence that looks in the sun though.

[@hilarylonsdale608]

Early spring bulbs like snowdrop, crocus and muscari (grape hyacinth) would do well. Heuchera and heucherella come in a range of different coloured leaves and thrive in shade. Ferns have already been mentioned. Tiger lillies in the the summer. There are whole gardening books dedicated to shade gardens.

[@berndschlothauer7067]

Everything the man does has sense and reason

[@vickilucille]

You’re amazing. Grasses, that’s all you need - easy and beautiful!

[@ulrike6000]

😅 deine Videos verzaubern mich immer wieder! Als 🚺 habe ich einiges von Dir gelernt!❤😅

[@cobberpete1]

A little spot of Wonder and Awe. Your lucky to have great little supervisors to keep you on the straight and narrow. Who knows what the end result would have been if they weren't there. I'm also very surprised Mrs NYW did not go with you to pick the plants! I have no say in the matter and go along as the donkey ( and wallet) to pay for and carry 🤪😁. It's been a pleasure to watch it develop. P.S. love the rubber glove ferret to get the string/ cable through

[@XL-5117]

A really stunning modern transformation of a Victorian back yard. Somewhere nice now for the kids to play and enjoy. As usual you have overkilled it but it is stunning! For those of you who don’t know, Victorian back yards weren’t gardens as such, just places of access and egress. They were often dirty overgrown and cobbled, like yours was before the transformation. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@stephenragsdale9274]

Wow, I just watched your three videos on the tiny garden makeover… As a landscape enthusiast, you are my new hero… Techniques were spot on, and I love the use of the landscape fabric trick behind the wood slats. The water feature was incredibly beautifully made, and the entire engraving process was a thrill to learn. Thank you so much for including that whole section, eye opening experience.

[@MrDonkrypton]

it always amazes me to see how you literally burst with happiness after you've finished your work. You are an amazing craftsman. But not a master gardener. 😂

[@thefredFreddy]

top and clever technique of the vacuum cleaner to pass the electric cable. top et intelligent la technique de l'aspirateur pour faire passer le câble électrique.😎

[@adamhotrod]

You've done a lovely job of that Russ. Heartwarming to see the girls enjoying it and spending time with their dad too.

[@JohnJones-wo1bc]

Blown away by that embossing/engraving tool!

[@Calder1169]

I've always had great success with dandelions. Superb transformation using your unusually wide range of skills.

[@capitalinventor4823]

I don't know why people dislike dandelions so much, except that they ruin the "perfect lawn" effect. They have a nice sunny yellow flower and help feed insects such as bees throughout the warm weather. Dandelions are also great because their long root helps to aerate the soil after the plant is gone. Parts of the dandelion are also edible though we generally don't make use of it.

[@johnvanhal2450]

​@@capitalinventor4823rabbits and Guinea pigs absolutely can't get enough of dandelion leaves.

[@novampires223]

@@capitalinventor4823the blossoms are sweet and pretty good😊

[@phoebebaker1575]

They have dandelion seeds in the Baker Creek Heirloom seed catalog! Yellow and pink. RareseedsDotCom

[@greggcoulter6008]

The transformation is night and day. What a drastic difference from where you started. The ingenuity, imagination and skill is a joy to watch and you incorporate so many different elements of various trades and techniques. It really looks fantastic and the girls playing in it is the perfect ending. Well done

[@ChrisHallas]

Tiffany: "Dad, can you fix my..." NYW: "Yes."

[@bobx2387]

Painted Heathers.... you will have me believing you can laser engrave slate next... A triumph... and Tiffany's hard work shows.... Bob (Weston super Mare)

[@juhaheikkinen2865]

Master Craftsman! What a transformation, hat off I say

[@davidwingrove7004]

Lovely little project to showcase his skill, artistry and patience. The boy has some serious kit!

[@garethsnaim8174]

I like how you cleaned the filters out in your workshop, lol.

[@dvrs-e6t]

Now you and the girls have an amazing garden to enjoy. Would be good to see a before and after video. Just a quick one.

[@JL-rx6hl]

Absolutely amazing transformation I like it a lot! PS get some feet for the big pots so that the plants dont drown when it rains as the water cant get out the pots easily sitting flat on a slab

[@lindakennedy1193]

Rubber ones online are great

[@barni42]

I love your dry humour, made me chuckle with the etching safety video 😂

[@pamelavalente3731]

Just to add the "more" to "hwdiy"s comment (carpenter, mason, blacksmith and more)...welder, electrician, plumber, pond installer, and a really loving dad. Thoroughly enjoyed binge-watching this man work. 💚😊💚

[@steamingheap]

Love the glove on the end of the string idea - fantastic! I also have that model Dremel - must be 20 years old now. It cannot be killed.

[@lusjewels8131]

Amazing. I'm a techy & was blown away. I suggest plastic plants! Low maintenance!

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

I ove how Dorothy walks thru the dirt as you are sweeping it up!

[@horatiohornblower868]

Congratulations, Sir, this tiny garden is soooooooooo beautiful! Another display of all your innumerable skills.

[@damomack7970]

Man your little one seems like a super cool kiddo, wants to be just like dad :)

[@andrewtagg3690]

Your workshop is a wonderland

[@ChrisPage68]

Excellent work...Tiffany and Dorothy! And Dad, too... 😉 🤘

[@freepress8451]

Amazing transformation, we just watch in amazement and now the hard work is over, all that is missing are the feminine finishing touches

[@blacksiddha]

Fantastic videos every time. A true craftsman, good eye for detail and with no "promotions" or adverts they are easy to watch. Children laughing always make me smile, makes me remember my three growing up... Thank you

[@lizweiss4599]

Amazing job. Not only is the final design magnificent but your professional skills age outstanding. A pleasure to watch. What can’t you do?

[@pirut1]

This was so nice to watch. I wish I had a shred of your talent and knowledge. The back looks absolutely beautiful!

[@cherylmoss3632]

Experienced gardener here and you have chosen well. Stunning little garden.....so beautiful

[@stanmoderate4460]

Pure genius, who would have thought you could turn a Victorian dumping ground into a light, modern and pleasant space. Love the use of the old chimney and the clever way to 'chase' a cable using the vacuum cleaner.

[@leightondoswell453]

Its a pleasure to watch you work and use all these skills. Amazing.

[@stephenwelch339]

Lovely job,the sound of the water trickling is just perfect well done ✅❤.

[@mags8014]

Absolute magic! The water feature is wonderful and I think you deserve a round of applause for the way you cut those tiles to fit at the gate. I never fail to be impressed by the range of your skills and the “painted” fence is very artistic! Thank you for a great video.

[@wildracoon666]

I like your attitude of never giving up and working out a solution

[@deannewell9444]

One of the best KZbin channels out there. Congrats on a job very well done!

[@heriothandyman3148]

Careful, ‘The Fifth Element’ might be after you!😂 Superb work. 👏👏

[@NomadMakes]

Thanks for another great video. The product placement is relevant and unobtrusive. Great content. I enjoyed it immensely. And as always looking forward to the next one. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@__Dude_]

Well done, sir, very well done! Compared to before, it is... I don't have words. Wow!

[@markjohnson8390]

Amazing ... what a transformation! You have created a garden you can relax in. However, are you the sort of person who likes to sit down and relax? You always look so busy ... 😉

[@benc1454]

Well my weekend just got infinitely better

[@frodestock1676]

I have enjoied watching you faff about with this project over the last few months.

[@krzysztof9120]

Huge, titanic work but the effect is wonderful. Everything you do is perfect and thought out. I really like watching your projects because it inspires me to do my own projects.

[@haga2519]

Can't wait for next summer 🙂 Lovely, calming vids. Thanks.

[@elephantintheroom5678]

This was epic! I don't think I can wait until next Summer! PLEASE do some more before then!

[@nickyork8901]

Fitmentability is my new favourite word. Ferns would be a good option, and a couple of nice acers in pots to give a Japanese aesthetic to go with the water feature. A bonsai tree, if you can afford it, but high maintenance.

[@ritavalade7049]

I can’t believe your woodworking AND technology skills. Amazing combination of gifts. You are brilliant, for sure! Definitely a mathematician at heart! And how the hell did you figure out the rubber glove/suction to get the wire through the conduit?? Incredible.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Well I'm truly amazed at how you've accomplished such a master piece and it looks absolutely stunning. Wonderful how the children were helping. Fantastic video russ.

[@christinejoy3030]

WOW. What an amazing transformation. It is so beautiful. As Keats said “a thing of beauty is a joy forever”. Your little girls are a delight to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@conglomeration59]

Wow what a transformation from how it initialy looked like! Excellent job!

[@RestorationsFOD]

One question, is there anything you aren’t capable of ?? Everything you do is done with such mastery

[@MrAndrew990]

tempered makers like yourself have an excellent way at making mistakes/errors/oversights look intentional. well done.

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

He's a craftsman, a genius really. The man is gifted.

[@billdoodson4232]

I like the plant pots on the wall, Almost a French cleat system.

[@theendgamefl888]

"Is there anything he can't do? NNNooooooooooooo!!!!!! GENIUS HE IS!!! Lucky children they are beside such genius to learn that all is possible by functioning human mind.

[@MrVince8]

I have been waiting for more on this renovation. Thank you. You are very skilled and talented.