What's New Front Yard Cottage Garden

[@LittlePoet]

I just love every minute of your walkabouts!!!! What a true artist you are!! Your garden says to me " I dare you" !

[@MorningSunshine18]

Painting the tree stakes really was a great idea. Who knew it would make such a difference. Hats off to the person that made the suggestion

[@janehutchinson9860]

Totally agree. They kind of disappear.

[@debel829]

I have something I want to share! I was so disappointed when I couldn't find Hapi-Gro landscape mix here north of Houston!! I was in Lowe's getting soil for a backyard bed I am redoing. A nice lady named Rosie who worked there asked me what I was doing with the soil she was helping me load. I told her and she said, no, no, no!! She showed me what she loves and shared that her yard has been yard of the month several times. It is Living Earth organic compost !! I believe it looks a lot like Linda's landscape mix. Rosie doesn't add mulch because it looks so good in the bed. I love the darker color and am just so very happy. I couldn't wait to share this!! The garden is going to be gorgeous, Linda. And the window box. So glad you got rain! We did too the night before last and the new soil stayed right in place and didn't run off. Happy, happy!!

[@sammymug29]

I can only imagine how adorable this cottage will look with Christmas lights on 😊

[@lauramiller9940]

I find myself worrier about you in storm reports. So glad you had the gentle rain. Looks luscious!

[@eleanorrkuntzi6422]

What a difference Mother Nature makes when you get a nice, soaking rain. The garden and beautiful trees are truly lovely and it's such fun to watch the process unfold.

[@dorenecatella3328]

You have accomplished so much in just a few Months inside and out! I can’t believe the changes from week to week. You are an inspiration to all your viewers… keep the great videos coming ❤❤❤

[@livingdoll3445]

Hi from Annie the garden looks fab that grass area near the garden edges would look nice if it were all bricked and stoned and just have the grass on footpath only, less watering as grass takes too much water. Your outfit looks great too.

[@maryrobison1984]

I didn't see the table cause I was looking at the plants and Linda and her cute clothes! Love her boots! 😊

[@carolfisch9750]

The tree supports painted black look great. Much better. The front yard is amazing when you think how it was empty before with glaring red patio. So much change in very little time. Although I know you and everyone else wants it perfectly filled and blooming already. Soon it will be glorious as you imagine it.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

So glad you got rain, it makes the plants so happy. I mentioned the idea of bricks bordering our old concrete walkway to my hubby, after seeing yours, andhe came home with free bricks! It was so helpful to show him the video of just how to lay them. A work in progess, but thank you for the inspiration!

[@pamstrplants]

I was one of the people who voted for the window box to be painted black but seeing it in place now I think you definitely made the right choice :)

[@loriboyce942]

Me, too! I voted for black but am loving the grey!

[@Graycat1735]

Me, too! The grey is awesome!

[@sandiwilson5376]

I also voted for black. Would really pop in black.

[@sherriludwig4263]

Me too but love the gray as well

[@flowergalpower2681]

I've been cleaning my flower beds and moving around a lot of plants the past few days. I love working in my gardens. I really enjoy your videos. 🇨🇦

[@maree8470]

love the window box. can you please show it from inside the bathroom at some point :)

[@elainneydiaz5975]

Your window box is absolutely fabulous

[@sherrybrown4340]

The new table is just right for a social patio! Kudos to hubs!

[@yvonnerolley9676]

The window box provides such a great anchor and balance to the house

[@samuelclabo7295]

Your window box, It’s not messy at all. It looks brilliant. I love the textural variety.

[@samuelclabo7295]

She borders all of her flower beds to minimize this eventuality. Bermuda grass feels quite lush…

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Great group planting with seed scattering ❤️it! You’ve given me some ideas👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@marianhintz9981]

Love the table!! It’s coming along, a few months ago there was nothing and now look at it Beautiful!! Great job Linda!! Stewart the video is on point as always!!

[@aujkalenic4203]

Coming together beautifully, hard to believe the difference in just a short span of time 🩷🪻🌷💜✅💚🤍

[@brendajones7392]

Your front yard is getting Vaterized. Love it.❤

[@sandykoenig1666]

I enjoy so much how you and Stewart feed off one another. You educate me in the landscape world, encourage me to try different things, and bring so much joy and laughter.

[@SteveL2012]

Nothing looks messy, Linda, it looks absolutely beautiful. The shrub interest is already unique and arresting. Really enjoying the journey with you and learning along as I also develop new gardens. Cheers!

[@sjerzgrl]

We finally have gotten rain here in central Florida. We needed it so badly! So glad you got rain also.

[@jordanyeager9220]

Definitely looking forward to the drift roses being installed! ❤

[@AmbersHouseDIY]

Linda you have done so much, and I fully trust your process. You are a visionary in the garden. I can't tell you how much I appreciate seeing you take a garden from square one to something magical, and I just can't wait to see it all grow into the enchanting space it will be!

[@marywilson160]

I ordered my garden journal; was told I would get it Dec 12th. Right before my birthday; can hardly wait. I’m redoing my garden bed edging similar to yours. And I do give credit where credit is due. I love all the ideas you give us. I recently retired, have always been a gardener wannabe, Thanks to you Linda; I’m giving it my best shot. I’ve joined a garden club, and tomorrow I’m going to an herb & flower show at the York Expo Center,York, Pa. Thank you for opening a new door for me. May God Bless your Cottage Home & Garden.

[@marywalker3336]

It’s amazing how everything looks after a good rain. 💚 It’s all looking so beautiful!!

[@robinduke3184]

Fear not. I can definitely see the plan for the window box. 🤣💛😊

[@geoffmarybeck2033]

Suggestion ! Maybe use some of those bricks to form a border around the square white stepping stones , either on 2 sides or on 4?! I think that would soften the squares and bring cohesion to the space in general! Blessings to you and your team ! You spark joy more than you could possibly know!!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Everything looks amazing! Love the table!

[@erindonahue4255]

Everything looks beautiful and I'm really enjoying the transformation! I think the table goes nicely with the chairs and looks like the size is just right for space.🌻

[@sherriludwig4263]

I see why your so proud it is coming together so nicely, that was a big undertaking and you still have the backyard to do

[@jocharles-pe3zb]

Linda your window box already looks glorious ! Beautifully planted up with proportionally sized plants for such a big box … love it 👏👏👏

[@libbymiller5240]

Oh, Linda, the front is looking FABULOUS!! The lavender, white, and lime greens are going to be just beautiful as the garden matures. The placement of your larger boxwood sounds perfect! You have already OUTDONE YOURSELF!! GORGEOUS, just spectacular! LOVE the social patio table too! What a wonderful place to sit and relax and enjoy your lovely gardens! Sending love and blessings!

[@patriciastansel2185]

I’ve been wondering about the side yard lately -so glad we got to see it today !! Everything is looking so good & I LOVE the brick & stone work, it adds so much !

[@carolynborszich6043]

I love it when a plan comes together! You and Stewart are certainly our A Team

[@GardeningSpirit]

Oh my goodness!!! It looks SO good! I don't know if it's the combo of the rain, the new stone pavers, new walkway, new table or what but.. it all looks incredible!

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

When I lived in Texas, I discovered how precious rain is for a garden. Postponing Wednesday Walkout till Thursday because of rain makes sense. I’m just surprised you didn’t have a Rain Dance party.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

I'm SO jealous of your rain. We here in Kansas need it too.Everything is looking beautiful, Linda.

[@camilla6110]

Missouri too! Dying here..can’t remember such a dry winter and spring, coming off last summer’s drought. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@salimorton641]

I am so glad you have had some badly needed rain! I am looking forward to all of those plants and blooms filling in and shining! I can see as the garden grows it will be so lovely. I think some of the fan base is getting grumpy. Missing the old garden. But, just like you, everyone has their own taste in gardening. Some love the organized formal and others the pretty fluffy flowers everywhere. But, you Linda have a wonderful unique ability to use both in a fascinating way that makes some of us just go ahh. Another month and WOW this garden will be a smaller version of the previous front and back garden combined! I am going to love all the colors and interests!

[@Lorraine--on3ij]

Everything looks wonderful with the fresh rain! What a difference from it's beginning (when you moved in). 💞

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

I know this isn’t a frugal idea…. Work up the front lawn amend the soil and put in sod grass … you may even be able to source out Bermuda sod grass… My Grandpa had a green thumb ….. his lawns were gorgeous!!! I believe he seeded his Bermuda grass though. Tough as nails resilient too!! Fresh start no headaches with quack grass💚💚💚 The rain really amped the plants!!! Gorgeous!!!!

[@johntucker845]

Really look forward to each new video and really enjoying you taking us thru the process of making a new garden. Be patient about the grass! A little natural imperfection is better than artificial turf. 💕

[@susanschellberg4509]

Side yard and lemon lane really looking good. Russian sage would be perfect for your exposure and fit your color palette.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Yay, for the rain! With all those plantings there is nothing like a good rainfall.

[@cherylschumacher1832]

Oh boy that boarder pic on the left is what I have used for my largest flower bed in my backyard…..Salvia Caradonna is my favorite 😍

[@tobeytravels893]

Oh my, you’ve already transformed the Cottage on the Hill. Can’t wait for the garden to mature.

[@susanbossung9098]

The window box looks fantastic. I don’t like everything perfect and all in a row. The flow of nature as a part of the beautiful design makes it such a more modern looking design that is calming and natural. I’m not sure I explained myself very well, but I like cottage style which isn’t so perfectly neat and tidy Good work!

[@annierampersad3982]

Hi Linda. Your landscape is coming along nicely.Keep gardening everyone. Much love from Trinidad.💐

[@fredbear72ify]

Looks wonderful and I love the "jungly" window box I don't like too perfect. Certainly is major transformation of your cottage garden already.

[@leejacobs3620]

Great to hear you had some lovely rain. You can see the plants have loved it.

[@aussiegirl62113]

Absolutely stunning 😍 love the table ❤️ love how your neighbour has cleaned up and placed a chair facing your garden 😁 how lucky for them, all the benefits without the hard work ☺️👍🏼

[@theresaodwyer2026]

So glad the rain has blessed your gardens! It all looks so good. We have had rain the past three days and it’s wonderful. You inspire me to do some topiary 😊

[@mattd4070]

Yes Linda we are getting the rain as we speak, all those plants I planted yesterday are loving it ☺️

[@rickrosekrans2556]

I know that everybody’s so positive but I was looking all over for you tulips this year and I don’t see them anymore. What happened? You don’t even know how much I miss your tulips. I got into planting tulips for spring every year just because of you inspired me. You had the most beautiful, gorgeous, stunning tulip garden. Are you planning to do that again or not? Blessings to you while you continue recovering. Thank you for everything that you have taught all of us throughout the years. Have a nice evening bye-bye

[@madamesivadgarden]

🌿💗I'm loving it all and the window box too. I actually love its form while understanding that these are new plantings. Some of us share your foresight and see the additional beauty that is yet to come. Watching your new garden grow is a delight that I'm here for! 💗🌿

[@sandimarti]

Wow it’s really coming along! 🎉

[@blk123]

I have fallen in love with topiary’s by watching your channel. Can’t wait to get one started.

[@vickimaiorano5763]

I recently planted a box path border and ended up with 11 plants leftover. I used them to make two boxwood villages! Thanks for the inspiration

[@cynthiacassel]

I love the picture insert- very Gertrude Jekyll

[@laurasamaniego5274]

Love your garden! But I really watch what color of garden boots you are wearing? I’m going to buy some . You look so stylish Linda! You go girlie! ❤️👍

[@kimbowers3607]

Fantastic job Stewart!! I never get dizzy!! Thankyou

[@jondebbiegraff6492]

Linda, I live north of Tulsa and am also a giddy gardener with the rain we finally got. What a blessing!

[@melissastruxness512]

I voted for the box to be painted gray so YAY looks perfect

[@mariemcgrath8681]

The rain has been a God send; everything looks good.

[@CathyAndrews-xc4cb]

Never too late! Great walkabout!!

[@kathyleach20]

I can see your vision Linda! Your garden and all you have accomplished in a short time is incredible!

[@desireehouse]

Things are looking great, Linda! I was thinking of you yesterday when I discovered my hellebore created a bunch of new seedlings…I’m like, yes, I can shop in my own garden. And of course, I’m sharing with a neighbor or two 🎉

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I think planting the mature boxwoods in the front will be the exact anchor that everyone is expecting in a LV garden. I do think the asparagus fern looks too chaotic compared to all the intentional planting in the garden. But that just me. Now I cant wait to jump over to Sydney's channel... shes taking us on a neighborhood tour !!!!!!

[@deborahothello9801]

A suggestion for the watering ‘balloons’ around the trees, leave them to serve their purpose and cover them with mulch.

[@tlm2546]

Hi Linda. It looks wonderful 👍. I love flagstone pathways too and might take some inspo from you. Glad the rain gave you a day of rest as you look relaxed! And good call Hubs on the coffee table height as I like it too. I think drinks and small snacky items are best on the front corner and in the back you can bring out plated meals. Enjoy!

[@bethyoung3654]

Wonderful walkabout! Thank you Linda and Stewart!

[@LULC0759]

I’m glad you’re considering using the bricks as stepping stones….I also like the stone used in the “lemon lane” area.

[@truthbetold2611]

Your garden "furniture, " structure or bones are looking really good. Blessings to your thriving garden, Linda.

[@marilynmourdock3688]

I plan my garden week around a 5-day weather forecast. Now I look to the radar in Oklahoma and hope that you are getting the rain you need.

[@1955missellie]

Really amazing how everything looks so lush and settled after a good rain!

[@lindafaierson6030]

Looking awesome. So pleasing to the eye already. I can't wait for Illinois weather to stay warm so I can play in the garden. It's such a nice feeling communing with Mother nature. Thanks for sharing dear lady.🤗

[@carolsloss8440]

So happy you got the rain you needed. Garden is looking so good!

[@maryjohnson1393]

I think the garden looks amazing. It is really helpful when Stewart does the shot from the sidewalk below. You can really see how it is all coming together. Also the side area really looks great. It looks like a totally different house.

[@judyshallstrom415]

I can see it and it is and will be beautiful!🌷

[@corinnefink4340]

Wow everything looks wonderful including your hair!! Lol… but really, well done on the plants and the new table. It looks perfect!! Where we are, we are finally getting sun after a whole lot of rain! And boy does that make the plants and people happy! 😎🇨🇦

[@karnerlt]

Perhaps a potted dwarf lemon on lemon lane?

[@judyjudkins9494]

Ooooooo I just can hardly wait between videos. I’m thankful you were blessed with rain so the Thursday-instead-of-Wednesday-walkabout was well worth the wait. We are horribly dry here in West Texas. But I rejoice with you. Yes! I can see your vision. Yummy! Be blessed. -Judy

[@MsTunish]

Linda! Everything is looking Lindafied! I was recently gifted a Chinese Snowball Viburnum, it was so overgrown and neglected. I planted it in a very prominent spot and trimmed away all the excess and voila! I feel as though you are part of my garden now. I also grabbed some old red bricks from the demolition of the pharmacy where I was employed for 20 years. I have also just created three boxwood topiaries and they look great. Thank you Linda for reinvigorating my passion for gardening. Stuart, thank you for such considerate footage.

[@allenslater9234]

Linda, you had such a talented vision for your new garden and it is absolutely beautiful. 💖🌷

[@teresahatfield4521]

Linda. Your garden is looking so lovely. Everything is so beautiful. So nice. You have done such a wonderful job!!

[@oldgardengal777]

I absolutely love your house and garden 💕💕💕. You are inspiring me to do some work 😊

[@terrihart2133]

Really like that walk way and the azalea. Looks really good.

[@cgzone8]

Thx so much for the setting stone idea. It adds order & a resting place for the eyes @ the front of the terrace & the stairway for the pots of pansies. Brilliant. cgzone8

[@lesliesolwayboyd689]

Then whole neighbourhood looks so beautiful and green!!!!!

[@jjjohnston545]

The table and the pathway looks great. I like the idea or adding more lavender colour on the other side of the garden bed. Can you spring grass seed on the grass area ?

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Everything is looking fresh from the rain.

[@youbetcha108]

Hi Linda Everything looks so very beautiful. You have a terrific eye and great vision. You look great too! I like the stone path around the side. Well done! See you soon!

[@roselandmcguire9925]

So glad you got some rain, too. Our lawn and gardens just loved it! And your window box is beautiful. You have inspired me to add on a gravel and stone seating area to my back garden. Thank you for all the lovely ideas you share. ❤

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Linda! Everything is coming together beautifully! The trees you planted look so pretty!! I love the flag stone paths!! They look so quaint. You are moving at record speed!! Love following the progress!! Hi Stewart!! Have a great day! :)

[@ileyburkett7814]

Praying for some of your rain in Kansas City. Looking great Linda. "First year they sleep" is a hard one to endure.

[@Fallgrrrl]

Your window box looks wonderful! Sometimes the manicured look is sooo overrated. I love the more organic look.

[@lindaga820]

So glad you got a nice rain, we sure need some here in sw PA. ! Was wondering where you were yesterday I kept checking. The new trees by the street look really good. Like how they took the brick down the steps around the boxwood! Just love you taking us along on this journey !! You have gotten so much accomplished in a short time !!

[@bestillandknow2986]

FYI I took your suggestion & ordered The Evolution of Home book & received it the other day, and it is really beautiful & makes a lovely coffee table book with a small birds nest nesting on it. Plus I’ve been journaling on some pretty garden stationary paper that I will insert in your Journal book when it arrives which will be around Dec? Anywho, this way the garden progress continues in writing up until then & isn’t left to my memory to remember what I did. -Maureen