DIY Landscaping with Rocks ~ Retaining Wall Idea ~ Picket Fence Garden ~ Landscaping on a Budget

Join me as John and I work on some outdoor projects! We embrace all the rocks on our property and install a picket fence! Enjoy. 😊
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[@tinasmith4521]

Was anyone else watching this video thinking husband of the year award goes to John?? You two are the most hard working people! Everything looks lovely, Mary!! 💐🌼🌺💐

[@Earthy-Artist]

By today's standards Mary & John both look as though they've been constantly at the gym, but no gym needed when doing good old fashioned hard work and it's also free, no membership fees required!

[@evelynsmiley4950]

You two so work together so wonderfully God Bless

[@oreobenavidez953]

I definitely agree what a hard working team my husband watches useless videos all day I literally have to pull his carcuss out to do something 😂

[@grettalafata3347]

I'm laughing because I was totally thinking the same exact thing! Amazing! Such hard working people for sure! They don't make them like that anymore. We all hire out the work or just not do it. God Bless John and Mary! Lovely, sweet, hard working individuals.... just amazing! Everything looks sooooo beautiful! Wow.

[@aprilwaller123]

This is how me and my husband works, almost every day!

[@kathylibby3676]

The older I get,(now 78), the more I realize that folks that create of the land are at peace, perhaps more than others.

[@imaginethat2003]

When we were 16, I told my future husband I wanted a white picket fence. 16 years later, after finding our forever property, he and our 13 year old son built me a fence for mothers day. Our son is 45 now, and the fence needed to be replaced. I cried like a baby when my husband took it down. He said he'll build me another one, and I would love it if our son did this with him.

[@UnfrozenCavewoman]

Omgoodness, this made me teary eyed. So precious! 🥰

[@teresabell1014]

Such a beautiful story. 😊

[@kennabaskerville6237]

What a memory 😢❤

[@cynergynt]

Oh my!, you made me cry. I hope your son is able to help your husband.

[@Earthy-Artist]

You have such a sweet family 🤗.

[@maryellenhilli2343]

My poor husband is the same way. I lay there at night and think of all these things to do and then he does them for me. We are lucky girls.❤

[@marshapeckham1454]

Same!❤

[@Earthy-Artist]

My husband often doesn't understand my 'vision' for future projects, projects usually stress him out. I do a lot of them on my own.

[@sheila003d]

I was going to say John works hard but has the bobcat as a bonus tool! Giving my hubby husband of the year, he dug out grass and we laid gravel and flagstone on our own for a fire pit patio- it was a lot of physical, manual labour for 3 weeks!

[@lynnecowart707]

Yes, we are blessed! As I sit here watching this wonderful video, my husband is in the next room remodeling our kitchen! ❤

[@SheilaE1953]

I’m also blessed with a hubby who brings my ideas to fruition and we’re 2 days away from celebrating our 51st wedding anniversary ❤️

[@theresaburg5881]

I can't believe he did all of that himself-those are heavy rocks. Looks beautiful and matches the garden/stairs in the background.

[@vikkib6983]

WOW, WOW, WOW Mary, how lovely your rock wall, picket fence and flower bed turned out. Lots of work but so worth it. I know you realize how blessed you are to have a husband like John who is willing to help create your visions. Bravo John and Mary.

[@suemussatto3543]

Gosh Mary....so much work goes into landscaping and John did such a great job. You two created a beautiful, beautiful sloping rock garden and picket fence flower garden. I ❤your videos Mary and I do indeed remember spring houses. My grandparents had a farm....some of my best memories.

[@debbiemorgan8859]

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[@jankinman4685]

I agree! What a beautiful plan coming to fruition! Looking forward to seeing the plants filling out! A Spring House, what a great idea!

[@terryjones7055]

How magnificent,

[@tammymango3028]

Beautiful Mary & John! So much work but the results are stunning ❤️ Another gorgeous addition to your property! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@galemurphy5497]

You two are the hardest working people I swear. Just incredible. But Mary.....solar lights in your rock garden. That would give you something to look at in the evenings.

[@AmyLouiseDens]

I love the look of solar lights- I have a variety that looks like a canning jar with fireflies inside.

[@patplante8739]

@galemurphy5497 and farrie lights coming from a watering can

[@Harleyanne774]

My daughter is named Mary. She’s 31. One of my favorite names.

[@michelemadrid9643]

Yes, would be beautiful ❤

[@conniemorgan8402]

Looks awesome ❤️❤️❤️what an improvement to your property.. you will get so much enjoyment from this ❤️❤️

[@MeMeGoesToTown]

Your homestead is beautiful, what a blessing! You and your hubby are great stewards of what the good Lord has given you. You're both very inspiring and I enjoy your channel.

[@nelsongoucher476]

You have a wonderful husband. He sets a great testimony of how a husband takes care of his wife. The border looks wonderful! 13:22

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

Mary you and John are a wonderful couple. Working side by side making your property gorgeous. Love the picket fence and the rock along the bank.❤

[@bethaquino5217]

So fortunate to have John!! Wonderful job he did. My husband passed in December and not having him here to help in the yard is emotional! I had the idea and he put it in place… like your husband! God bless you both!

[@CathyRamsay-p8u]

So sorry, Beth. You must miss him incredibly ❤

[@debrabell2604]

You are so fortunate to have John help with the big landscaping jobs. He does a wonderful job on placing all the rockwork around your property. It made such a big difference around your drive. I am so happy for you, getting your white picket fence it looks really good.

[@Hope-yl7rg]

I'm exhausted just watching all the work that went into this backbreaking job lol. It's absolutely gorgeous. I love a picket fence too, it's so cottage like. What a great pair you two make. You're the epitome of what a help-mate is. May God continue to bless you and your family Mary.

[@shareenstone6673]

Whst an awesome project. Love how the new area looked with the step area on the hill. Everybody needs a John for projects like these. He is a treasure and you two do such great things on your property. The picket fence area is wonderful.

[@lindacummings6921]

. With your vision, and your husbands willingness (and brawn) to help make it possible,, you have created two gorgeous additions to your landscape.

[@staciawoods9577]

Love this and seeing you both work together. Brings back such wonderful memories when my husband and I were younger and did projects together to help beautify our home! I can see why you are each other’s forever partner. ❤

[@nangel270]

What a lovely transformation! You won’t have to bribe - your loving husband will be happy to execute your vision for you.

[@p.jacobs5588]

"Mary" ❤️ and John, you've done such a wonderful job fixing up your yard with stones. It's absolutely stunning now! You've done a great job designing all of your property. I'm in love with your land.. we live in sunny central Florida so we never have a spring, perse'. Praying you enjoy what our Father has given you and your family! He is so good! You guys are super blessed! If you're ever in Florida and want to visit Legoland, we're one mile away! Thank you for all the past few years and great ideas! I really am blessed to watch you! Your friends, Peggy n Jake Jacobs❤😊

[@jeanniehenrichs1897]

A rock”stack” wall also echoes the look of your steps in the back ground, very cohesive!!! Good choice!

[@Boxergma]

I agree totally! Looks great and the fence is very charming 😊

[@AnnoftheNorthernPlains]

I love the variety of projects you share with us! I am always inspired to try something new - you have me obsessed now with furniture transfers! - and I appreciate how you speak with such respect for your husband and gratitude for his help and input when you want to work on something. That attitude is often missing these days when women are chatting and I always notice when a wife builds up her husband so thank you for that as well as sharing all your wonderful ideas and creativity.

[@laurieg2436]

I always dreamed of a white picket fence as well. ♥️

[@terrigodfrey8260]

Great gardeners have endless imaginations and strong backs! Your projects remind me of my husband and I over 50 years, planting, reimagining, changing and beautifying our own 2 acres. A labor of joy.

[@dawn8507]

This is so gorgeous! Love your imagination and ability to see it through! I look forward to your videos!

[@amandamendoza4181]

You guys sure know how to get a project done. My parents always taught us to work hard. You guys just may take it to a whole new level!😂❤😊

[@timeaaraouzou710]

As you are always such busy bees in your family, I'm surprised you have ANY large projects left to do! Just goes to show that one NEVER quite finishes on a big property. 😅 It turned out beautiful!

[@DJ_Dutchess]

I love the story about the trough! My grandmother used to put food out on the porch in winter to use as a refrigerator! Love it !

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

Everything took hard work together but that sweet John is an amazing do it all man. You both are blessed to have each other. The project to your landscape turned out beautifully. Your weekly videos inspire me to make our peace of heaven in and outside of our home. Marilyn from Michigan

[@juanitaleblanc2940]

You and your husband are such a great team….hard workers for sure….

[@peggythomason2100]

Having heavy equipment definitely helps so much!❤ so beautiful.

[@traceyfrank1298]

The perfect fit for your landscape!! Should look absolutely gorgeous when it grows and fills in. In the spring, look for the ice plant for in your rock garden. It's available in a variety of colors. I can see you adding more plants over time too! You are quite the creative gardener!!

[@lorrem2539]

I bet John is really good at puzzles! He laid those rocks so perfect, finding just the right ones for each space! Makes me wish I lived on rock, haha!

[@onebowl2165]

Wow! That’s so beautifully done! I can’t even imagine how much sweat and back pain went into this 😅

[@jasonortiz312]

Every wife should be blessed with such a good, hardworking man. I hope he is honored and celebrated within this family!!

[@chereeburtner4659]

Beautiful rock garden! What hard work that was. John did a good job of placing all those rocks. You two work well together ❤️. The fence is a lovely addition to the property. You will enjoy the space in years to come.❤

[@gailrhodes2859]

Oh my!!!! I love the rocks and then the white picket fence is just perfect!! Love love love it!!!

[@helengibson8196]

I really relate to the white picket fence dream. Maybe one day for me but I'm so happy your dream has come true. You deserve abundance you are such a generous person. 🌷

[@jocelynedesrochers732]

Wow Mary, you stay up at night being creative and John sleeps to get energy to give life to your dreams. What beautiful work, as always. Thank you for sharing everything you do. My husband and I love watching. 🥰

[@ShannonMiller-i2t]

John would get my vote!! Absolutely breath taking. I wish I had your work ethic.

[@lynnetteb4784]

It’s so nice watching John work! I’m single so it’s nice to daydream about having a husband like that who takes such pride in his work. You both are such hard workers!! God bless you

[@leejacobs3620]

Bobcat gardening!! ... my favourite kind. Not really, nothing beats getting your hands dirty but you have to love the way it makes SOME of the work so much easier.

[@karenorlando8330]

Oh Mary! I absolutely love the awesome transformation you and John did to your driveway area! The rocks look beautiful and tie in so nicely with the steps that he did previously. I just love watching the 2 of you working together!❤ I’m glad your dream became reality with your picket fence…it adds even more beauty to your property. You are so blessed to have your sister, who’s so talented in flower gardening, living so close and being so generous and helpful.❤ you are showing your kids what “true family” is all about! God bless all of you!

[@reneestaab5794]

I love it Mary! Give us a tour of all your yard projects a little later this summer to see the flowers grown!❤️

[@hollyboatright2136]

Love, Love, LOVE your creativity and visions. It does inspire me! Thank you.

[@carmenfigueroa4226]

You are such an inspiration! After I see you working I run to the yard!

[@ritaromine9856]

You are very fortunate to have such a talented husband to do these projects. Two very talented people.

[@debrazawlocki3975]

You just took me back to the late 60s to my Indiana home! ❤😢

[@nmp6338]

John, you are a master mason. The transformation to that nondescript driveway is magnificent. That certainly was a lot of hard work. Your attention to detail is exemplary. Once the flowers fill in, it’s going to be a showpiece area.

[@debradevine3949]

The new area really compliments the rock work coming down to the driveway from your home.❤❤

[@angelikawalsh6006]

It all looks so beautiful. You are truly blessed to have a husband that helps you the way he does. Enjoy it all. And thank you for sharing. God is good. ❤

[@TRoth858]

Your property is heaven on earth! It's beautiful.

[@ruthiewilliams3482]

I love to watch people work😅 these people really have an artistic eye!!!!

[@catherinerandall1966]

John is so strong. Beautiful landscaping!

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Lucky to have a stronge hubby to help. I am like you and make all the plans n my hubby would help. Unfortunately he has Leukemia n is unable to help now. So I'll just enjoy your projects now.. IRELAND

[@cherylmiller7208]

Mary you are extremely blessed to have a wonderful husband like John. Does he ever complain? You two are amazing! The driveway and the picket fence is beautiful! Will you always have to water only with watering cans or can a hose reach as that would be a lot of work in the heat of the summer! Gorgeous though and would be worth it. Have a blessed day. Tell John he always does an excellent job! 👏🙏❤️🤍💙🇺🇲

[@cathycoons9032]

Alot of hard work! Bless you both. You are working through God's hands. Good ❤ the spring house. I know you will make it happen. John thanks for being that husband who is always there to support your wife and family. Mary what a clever and hard working women you are. Any man would be lucky to be your partner. You're a great team

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

How blessed you are to have a man that can do all that landscaping and is willing to!!! So pretty!! Your home and grounds are just beautiful!!

[@lj5090]

Wow Mary, that was a huge job for one guy...good thing he is young and strong! Hope you were providing plenty of hydration for him! Looks beautiful.

[@annbailey311]

I’ve always been impressed with your energy and vision. But Johns talents and ability are equally so. And being big and strong and handsome don’t hurt either. You two are the perfect couple in my eyes.

[@cassandrasmith5517]

This project turned out so pretty! I love the rock wall bed idea you borrowed from your sister! And what a great thing to not only have a sister that you share a wonderful Bo d with but one that has the same passion as you do along with being right down the road! That’s a triple win! And we can’t forget John who is always on your team too! The white picket fence is a classic and looks beautiful in that spot! What an overall perfect project❤❤❤ PS glad I’m not the only one who gets more ideas at night than sleep😅. But those seem to be the best ones.

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

Isn't it the simple dreams realized that have the most impact!? I never told my husband the little things I wanted. He would come up with ideas and we'd decide. He always managed to make my dreams come true, one way or another. I will never forget those feelings of pure joy - that is what I saw on your face, Mary, when you had the fence up and plantings done. Those are life moments....

[@lianelindsey1407]

Your hard work paid of... It’s beautiful!

[@diannehiggs]

What a gorgeous addition to your already beautiful garden. And to use the abundance of rocks, which so many people see as a negative part of their landscape, in such a beautiful way is inspiring. The cost of buying rocks would be exorbitant!!!! Can't wait to see the spring house as I know you and John will make it happen.

[@TeresaBranham]

Mary I truly love watching all of your videos, you have a magical touch with every project you do. I love seeing how you take each project you’re working on and turn them into such beautiful masterpieces!! You inspire me in so many ways and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your amazing gifts with all of us!!!

[@cryslynnstalents2647]

That’s what you call a labor of love. Your husband loves you so much. Make sure you take good care of him in all things. It turned out beautiful! ❤

[@TerrieAlvarez-uu3pe]

Beautiful love the way the little picket fence looks and I love the way and your husband work together so well as a team 🤗

[@beverlylones9552]

You all have the most beautiful property, you and John are so talented! You both working together make everything absolutely gorgeous! Love the new rock garden! Love the white picket fence, is is so stunning, what a difference it makes! The flowers are amazing! You all are so blessed to have family close! You both are such hard workers! It looks amazing!❤️❤️❤️🌱🪴🌿☘️🍀

[@conniemorgan8402]

A white cottage has to have a white picket fence.. A yard swing would be look awesome in the picket fence garden.. they come with movable frames.. ❤️❤️

[@nancyelkins8849]

Looks so nice! Matches perfectly with the other stone areas. Also loved the fence! ❤

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Morning wow everything is so beautiful mary you and hubby did absolutely beautiful job ❤️ ♥️ have very bless day 🙏 ❤

[@helenbuckwalter3955]

That’s beautiful! My husband is talented like John! Yes, he’s made a lot of things I dream up come true in the yard and garden!

[@CountessKek]

I have several of Marlene's plants growing like crazy in my garden! I haven't ordered anything for about a yr because i may move closer to my daughter who lives in the next state east of me. However you can bet i will be " shopping at Marlene's" once i move! I was so impressed how fast she shipped my items. I had them in my hands in less than 2 weeks! That is impressive considering how long many sellers take on etsy. Please give my best to Marlene 🧤🧤🧤🧤

[@DonnaF1556]

I was unaware Mary that Marlene sold her flowers on Etsy. Does she youtube too? What is the address. Donna

[@jgg7377]

Me too, I would love to order some plants, I think everything turned out so pretty and could see some creeping phlox and plumbago growing over the rocks.

[@Dirceria]

I love everything but the picket fence is my dream!!

[@jolynnhuber5066]

Just beautiful Mary! The many blessings we can count each day for things like rocks, plants, & someone to work along side of us in creating our dreams. You are blessed!

[@pamgomes5683]

It’s beautiful Mary! I just love that rock wall. You’re so fortunate to have all those rocks on your property. You and John did a fantastic job!!! Beautiful garden as well ❤

[@beverlyholmes9136]

As I watch you install your white picket fence I keep saying to the screen " raise this sections up higher out of the soil!". The wood will rot faster touching the soil, than if lifted an inch or so higher. Plants will cover the space from view anyway. Ask me how I know ☹️. Good luck from another "rock and picket fence lover!" 😁

[@solavisa]

I so enjoyed today’s video! And I also get “sparks of inspiration” of DIY ideas sometimes late at night or early in the morning….and I have to wait until my hubby wakes up to tell him! I could totally relate!

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

A lot of hard work pays off, breathtaking!

[@schammond8993]

Boy John, you are the man! Great job. Lovely. Its wonderful that you have the rocks.

[@maryannnugent2985]

Wow, you two transformed that area into a beautiful entrance to your house!

[@rebacarmack8335]

All that hard work paid off- how beautiful

[@lucyschaefer2144]

Oh my heart, what I would give for what you have. You and your husband are so amazing. 😊😊 But just in case God is listening, I am so thankful for everything I have.

[@conniemorgan8402]

❤️❤️

[@tonifoster660]

YEAH !!!!! so fun when our visions and goals come to fruition, even when it may take years ♥

[@rachelmiller2340]

Wow, this had to be a lot of hard work! But I love the transformation... I can only imagine how beautiful it will look once the flowers have grown larger. Great work!!

[@leonardhousden8479]

You guys always do such a great job! I'm sure John's back and body was tired for at least a week LOL Looks like a beautiful place to have a wedding. I enjoy watching you and your family.

[@jojobeckman989]

Give a woman a rock,and she will create a garden.😊

[@jeanniecollier6763]

Oh Mary, I am 68, and I, too, have always wanted a picket fence. I have been looking on Facebook marketplace for a good deal. No luck yet. Yours turned out beautifully.

[@anastasiarn7781]

What a great idea. John is truly worth his weight in gold. 😊

[@saragiffin1381]

That is one hard working man! It looks awesome!!

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You and John are amazing!

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[@cindyclark9145]

I’m a huge lover of a picket fence and this turned out terrific! ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸 As always I enjoyed the entire video! ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@tammyc1903]

Beautiful! How blessed you are to have access to rocks and plants like you do. That landscaping job would have cost a lot if you had hired it out.

[@tinaroller1741]

It all looks so nice! I just adore the white picket fence 🤍

[@kellihaynie6241]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Love the rock wall flower garden idea!

[@mg5635]

It really turned out beautiful. The only thing I would add is a weed barrier next to the picket fence before planting. This way you don’t spend your weekends pulling weeds. Great garden! Issaquah, WA 🇺🇸

[@lorikegley3327]

What a wonderful life you lead!❤❤

[@LikeUwhereThere]

U guys are such industrious hard workers! It looks fantastic!

[@FrancineGrebe]

Beautiful....Teamwork makes the Dreamwork

[@JaneFleet]

You did an awesome job! It's just beautiful. And the picket fence is the cherry on top.

[@christileach4644]

How lovely! It turned out great! Thanks for taking us along. 🇺🇸 xo

[@richiej5884]

I love how everything turned out for you. A lot of hard work and sweat and you turned your driveway into a beautiful rock landscape and you have your white picket fence. We had a white picket fence my dad had made picket by picket growing up and it added charm and that nostalgic look to the home. (And guess who had to paint it as I grew up? 🙂) I hope all your plants are doing well and this was a job well done!

[@vickijackson9115]

Absolutely beautiful property. Love the Rock Garden and everything y’all accomplished.