Viewers don't be weird. Paul and Bethany don't need to chat with the Internet because Laura puts herself out there. They're at work doing an excellent job, let them be.

" The weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper. " ~ Unknown

Honestly, I fine with Paul and Britnay not wanting to be on camera as we all know how cruel the internet can be. You give them their just due every chance you get and I love that you do that, but for me just seeing them in the sped up videos is enough. I personally don’t need them to do a Q&A. Sometimes it’s good to respect others privacy

I love how respectful you are to Paul and Bethany. What great employers. You always give credit where it is due, and always make sure people are comfortable. ❤

I once read, “trees can pull themselves into the ground, but they can’t push themselves out,” and that stuck with me.

As a girl in grade school, I grew up always hating the stress of picking out an outfit so it annoys me that people even comment on your clothing choice! You look great! I come to this channel for gardening and I absolutely love it. Thank you for all the work you all put into sharing your garden with us!

So glad Bethany rescued the roses. So awesome the way you share plants, flowers and veggies!

Benjamin has the PERFECT childhood, surrounded from all angles by love, adventures around every corner and plenty of fresh air!! He’s a lucky boy! xx

People tend to spend their money on what's important to them, for some people that's clothes, for some that's not. I used to spend a lot of my money on travel and now it's remodeling and plants! Priorities change and they're personal choices.

Easy fix to stop fountain splatter-put fishing line over each spout all the way down to the water in bowl, water funs down the line into the bowl. I have several fountains and none splatter anymore.

Honestly, I understand Aaron's "plant the trees high" strategy. He's got it and these trees will be fine -- Aaron don't disappoint.

So nice to hear you got away for a few days for your anniversary. A belated congratulations to you both. P.S. I really don’t care what clothes you were wearing. 💕

A pallet walkway on the new property through the tree hedge would be magical

Aaron, your comments are really cracking me up today! "Am I wrong that Iris most of the time has burnt torn tips." So funny and BTW true when they are done blooming. 😂

So the pallet walkway installation video was the first video of yours I ever saw. I had just been through a divorce. You showed me in that video that women can do things we may not think we can do. Not long after I started purchasing a power tool here and there and eventually made my own raised beds from the ground up. Bought a saw and cut the boards. Stained and sealed them. Assembled them with a little help from my sons. Maybe your pallet walk way was a terrible idea to you in retrospect but please remember that, even if unbeknownst to you, you are inspiring some of us to believe that we can do hard things! You're a blessing!! Thanks for what you do!

Planting, to me, is like painting a picture. I have a vision, I go to executed it, and it always changes from the original idea...for the better. Ahhh...the creative process. Frustrating and so satisfying at the same time. 🥰

I had to giggle about the fish being the hawk's appetiser... We have a koi pond & stocked it with average costing fish, no problems with birds. Then my husband decided to buy a really expensive fish, without telling me the cost (like 10x's the average) and just added it to the pond. Two days later we had a blue herring visit the pond & it chose this expensive fish to eat as it's appetiser 😂 Eventually my husband admitted how much he'd spent on it lol saying it was karma for not being truthful about it's cost 🤣 😂 He vowed never again to spend so much to feed a wild bird!!! 😂😂😂

Love your decisions in everything you do. It must be very frustrating when you feel you have to justify things. Please just keep doing you.

I have total faith in Aaron's tree planting. I am interested to see the "final" phase!

Would love to see the older aerials Aaron was talking about overlayed on the new aerials. That would be cool. Also, please do a Felco cleaning video again.

I love Aaron's matter of factness...nature is brutal!!!! OMG, I laughed so hard. When watching nature shows I have had friends actually say how mean it was that the photographers didn't jump in and save the antelope from the lion!

I think, Laura's suggestion of a secret pallet walkway in the South Garden is an excellent idea. Imagine. Walking along, and out of the corner of your eye you see 2 or 3 slats of a path that disappears behind foliage. "Oh, I wonder where this goes," You might ask. Well, of course, it leads to a secret hideout where girls rule and boys drool. 😄 🧡

I really appreciate you wearing black, visually you don’t compete with the beautiful color in your garden as you take us on these walks.

I’m focused on what they’re doing and the beauty all around them. I don’t even notice what they’re wearing!

Seriously…. I can’t believe people are so bothered by a gardeners clothing! This is not a fashion channel! Aaron you’re correct about trees. We put in a small orchard this spring. Once we brought in mulch, the tress where too deep! Now we have to raise 6 trees this fall.😫

I've always plant higher for mulch purposes and was told not to but I agree with Aaron on this very much because of my experiences in this

Always nice to see Laura and Aaron on a Sunday 🍁

Hey Laura & Aaron- so many ppl ask about the dollies! Maybe your Mom/Dad/Andrew’s should patent it!

I'm with Aaron on the tree planting. We have clay soil and have added a lot of organic matter to our soil including very thick woodchips. I've run into more issues with the trees I planted early on that are more "sunk" because of work on the soil and woodchips or mulch added later.

I look forward to these recap videos. I love to hear the most interesting questions and then the answers that you and Aaron give us. I learn so much and appreciate your time and thoughtfulness.❤

My daddy’s home place had rocks. He said every spring before they started new crops he and his brothers had to pick up rock, so my grandfather’s house had big rocks for underpinnings. Thanks for sharing. Pat in North Carolina

I had a fountain many years ago that poured out in four areas and splattered so much. My husband said it sounded like "four boys peeing in a pool." I added chains to each down spout area that were decorative but unassuming, and the sound and splatter were solved. Think rain chain for fountains. Love all your videos and information. I have learned so much, and enjoyed watching your home and family grow over the years. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us.

Really someone commented on your clothing??? Who cares what you wear as long as your happy!!! Love you guys no matter what you wear!!!!!🌺🌺🌺

The “pallet” walkway adds sweetness to this property. It reminds me of when Benjamin was young… just a more simpler time.🌸

Good morning from Delaware Garden Answer friends.

Love watching you and Aaron talking with each other during your weekly highlights! Have you ever thought to plant your fountains? We have a nursery here in Elk Grove CA that takes cracked fountains and plants them out with succulents that look so beautiful. They put trailing plants close to the edges so it gives the look of water falling over the sides.

I'm surprised a landscaper has not commented on the plant tree high discussion 🤦🏻‍♀️ My husband was a foreman at a high-end landscaping company 35 years ago and says that they were planting trees high back then. Here at home we plant all our trees and shrubs high and never have had an issue. It's actually best for the tree so that the water runs away from the center of the root ball and towards the tips of the roots which is where trees take in the moisture and help with root growth.

I think you need to ignore negative comments and not even guve them air time. I am annoyed for you that people are just so ridiculous. You guys are the best. And your channel brings so much joy. Thank you for all your do.

Maybe you could use the pallet walkway out by the high tunnel or by the trees on the new property!

For the Defoliation of roses, if you live in a humid climate and get black spot or rust on your rose leaves they will defoliate. I went through it for many years here in NJ as it’s Very humid. We now use Bioadvanced Rose and flower care, it’s a liquid concentrate that you mix and pour every 6 weeks. No more defoliation and my roses looked amazing this year.

I loved watching you make the pallet walkway so many years ago. I’m sure you’ll eventually find the perfect spot for it.

Maybe the pallet walkway could go wherever you put the other pond? I like it's kind of woodsy feel for walking through a wooded area which you will have eventually as the south garden areas mature. Great round up video as usual.

You look great Laura. My wardrobe consist of nothing but blue jeans, t-shirts and a sweatshirt as I am an out door person so spend very little on fancy wardrobe. Can’t believe people worry about something so irrelevant.

Always feel while watching these update videos that I'm perched on a high stool opposite you, Laura, sipping a coffee and watching you two chat away, discussing things.💜

Yes I agree to leave it more rustic around the chicken coup. The wood walkway is just cute there!

Pallet walkway might look good in a woodsier more casually planted area but with the formality of boxwoods, I think you will find it no longer fits in this area. It looked great there when you originally put it in! ❤️

I will miss your pallet walkway Laura, as it adds another dimension to your beautiful garden. It adds a rustic charm and provides another feature in your garden, just as your formal rose garden or the water feature provides. It has that unique rustic and secret garden effect, and the garden around the old gazebo provided. I'm sure your children will appreciate any 'secret' gardens. My little 7yr old granddaughter keeps asking me, "Have you made anymore secret gardens for me to play in?" Children seem to appreciate it!🥰🌳🌲 It adds a point of interest that is quite different than your wider and more formal stone pathways. Your cottage gardens along this pathway were stunning as well. What you wear Laura is no one's concern. You always look nice.

Aaron made a number of funny remarks and facial expressions in this Highlights that was cracking me up! You two are a great team and I wish you a (belated) "Congratulations!" on your 17th wedding anniversary!

I am thrilled about your tree planting method. I started doing this about 10 years ago and was initially nervous. I've had great success and I completely support your direction. Well done.

I plant that way all the time in my area of Missouri because our ground is so rocky, hard, and clay and bushes and trees do just fine. 😊

Aaron I totally agree with planting high! 🌳🌳🌳 The trees tend to settle lower, and die a slow death when the trunk is buried in soil and mulch. The “landscapers” do it all the time! So sad to see newly planted trees die from improper planting and watering. I share your love for trees! 🌳🌳🌳

You have raised such a polite boy. 👦 But I digress, love watching your garden videos. 😊

So happy Bethany took the roses! Love your pond and gardens! Thank you for all your knowledge on gardening!

Jenny at Creekside did a Felco cleaning video and used water! I even ordered the tool and lubricants from her new website. They came this week! However, I am SO going to wait for you to do your cleaning video, to make sure I do it the right way!

Good morning, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b ❤ Thanks for doing this Sunday morning review. I'm making a Sunday breakfast for my husband and myself ❤and it's wonderful to listen to the videos that I watched during the week. Such fun ❤ I hope you had a wonderful anniversary with another 50 years in front of you ❤️ Take care and Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍 ❤ Peggy ❤

Can't wait to see how the trees grow! I'm enjoying the plant'em high debate.

I love how you have the west side garden planted. And the openness behind the boxwoods is perfect.

Perhaps a pallet walkway through the new trees, on the new property. It could be kept more rustic and natural.

You guys should make a Garden Answer brand kneeling pad! It would be a more complicated product to create, but I believe you two could do it.

I am si thankful i watched this highlights episode! I never realized that when you talk about including red, blue, green and yellow, you meant leaf color! I have heard you mention that several times before but always assumed bloom and got confused trying to make sense of it! This really clears it up and helps so very much! I loved hearing you give your tips on how to create an ideal drift. 💕

“It’s also the circle of life” 😂😂 Aaron is so pragmatic.

@15:02 that's a tip worth keeping. I've never heard anyone say that before, not even among UK gardeners.

“6 inch ribbon curls!” 😂 Love that you quote movies like our family does!!!

Love the boxwoods and the empty spaces for the very same reasons, Laura ...just do your thing😊

Yes please a tutorial on cleaning and sharpening felco’s!

I was surprised to hear the high fin shark was able to grow so big. The thing is about a lot of fish is, the size they obtain is often determined by the environment they are in. That is, if they are in a huge body of water, they may grow to their maximum potential size. If they are in a smaller space, they tend to stay smaller. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Aaron- chili… beef stew… tortellini chicken soup… yummy and so hearty! ❤❤❤

Oh man a huge swimming pond in the new property would be amazing

Hi Laura And Arron happy you had a nice get away you both work so hard and Laura you look beautiful every time I log on to Garden Answers and your bright smile makes me happy I start everyday with a cup of coffee and your channel been tuning in since 2015 so thank you both for all you do🌷🌸👏🏻

Laura you have given me the confidence to cut down 2 of my climbing roses now, and I am moving them. Its so great to know you are here to educate us. NOW Laura, what do I do with my Raspberries and Hollyhocks, before the freezing Winter falls on my Garden. I garden up in Canada, North of North Dakota = Zone 4. Thank you so much teacher Laura.

Good morning! Laura you and Aron should think about trying to get deal with some company to manufacture that kneeling pad you loved and market it. I'd buy one because of you stamp of approval just like I bought 2 HoseLinks, Captain Jacks, Felcos, certain plants, etc. I've never been sorry. ☺

I think the pallet walk would look great in the children's garden!

I think if your pallet walk way was hidden and not led up to it would be "surprise! Hidden path leading to hidden garden.". A fun discovery.

I’m so glad you let things roll off of you. Many viewers care about you so much that they want to mother you:) As for the others…in one ear and out the other.

I love how Arron mentioned to circle of life! Most people have no idea!

Please do an episode calling for your viewers to submit pictures of their fountains! Or water in their gardens. Could be fun to see in the dead of winter.😢

I love soup recipes so feel free to share! Thanks for a great recap video!

Laura, Aaron, You don't want an actual "stock tank" heater for the pond--they're designed to heat the full amount of water in a tank & so have massive wattage. What ya'all need is a pond floating saucer-style heater. They are designed w/ enough wattage to keep a hole in the ice so that gas can exchange can occur, perhaps 50-200 watts. Big difference between the 2 heater designs/wattage. Additionally, most saucer heaters have the added benefit of an automatic on/off based on water temperature--on when the water drops to 45° Fahrenheit & below, off when above. My personal favorite is Farm Innovators Model PF-200 Pond Deliver (other companies make this style, too). This model is designed to be less likely to tip should it be hit w/ a heavy snow. BTW, be patient--the tannins coming from the stump will eventually finish leeching out & your water will then be crystal clear. It just needs time...a fair amount of it. Hope this helps! Happy pond keeping. 😊

Maybe in the west side where nothing is growing you could put a fountain in the middle and seating, in the other swoops. That way it would still be peaceful, and you could enjoy sitting out there looking at the pretty flowers and listening to the sound of the fountain.

Laura & Aaron, Believe ya'all just had or are about to have your anniversary & wanted to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! ❤❤❤

I just had lunch with the director of our Extension Service and Master Gardener and we happened to be talking about trees and the fact that they need to be planted high because they will take in a lot of water from surface roots. I think you did good especially given the wood chips coming that will eventually degrade to soil.

Much rather spend money on plants than clothes.❤ If what you have is working and in good shape, no need to have more clothes, but more plants and variety plants , now that is important. 😊

Things change, I know, but it would be sad to see the pallet walkway removed from the chicken coop area. That’s always been such a pretty country garden area. However, what ever you do I’m sure it will be beautiful!

You don’t need to justify your purchases and you don’t have to explain. You work hard and I’m happy for how well you have done.

Yes please to another felco pruner maintenance video. Just bought my first pair a couple of months ago. Want to take good care of them as I want to have them last forever!☺️

Aloha from Oahu🤙🏽 your banded shark will absolutely get all of 4ft. and some change. But you'll hardly notice him, and he will do his part in keeping the pond clean. Your bottom dwellers play a critical part in tank and ponds and stir up crud that will be cycled out through skimmers. Also. Expect him to easily live 10 years. Also the tannins will, in fact, disappear, but it will take time. Us Aquascaping community usually soak our wood prior if that's not desired look. Leaves and other debris will also contribute to tannins in the water as well.

Aaron talking smack on Irises 🤣 reminds me of when he called Hellebores a “nothing-burger” for most of the year. Haha. I’ve added lots of both to my garden this year. 😜

Hi Laura and Aaron! This was another great recap! Aaron's comments had me laughing so much! Thank you so much for sharing!

Yay Bethany!!! Thank-you!! 😁

The old fountain would make a pretty succulent garden!

So since the thrips are almost gone, does that mean we will get to see you give away bouquets this fall? It's one of my favorite videos. Especially when you take flowers to the senior home.❤

Great as always! I look foreward to the next video!

I think your right Aaron, sure the trees are going to be fab. I chuckled about the clothes comments, all I’m going to say, Steve Jobs, wore the same outfit everyday to minimize decision fatigue. Your doing a wonderful job

I always have planted trees and shrubs high. They have thrived. Go for it!

I'm like Aaron, I hated soup when it's mostly water. But I discovered Korean stews and that was a game changer. They're spicy and those cuisines are super chunky.

They said several times on the tree planting video why they were planting them high. I’m not sure what the confusion was about that. 🤷‍♀️

I think of Aaron every time I go to plant something and I dig up 5 rocks in order to put my plant in the ground. Our fireplace in our home is made completely from rocks that were found on our property.

I had a Sisters that never bloomed.... It had great foliage my kids called it my Chi P look ant. Lol Just had to share this memory

A pallet walkway would be fun in the south gardens. It’s ok, imo, to have a pallet walkway meet up with your stone and continue on the other side. It would just free up where you can walk, I am guessing the kids would love it.

Pope John Paul roses are sold by Jackson and Perkins….have had them for 10 years and your right…the best smelling rose ever and did you notice very few thorns?