Front Yard Garden Design + Cottage Style Thrifted Finds

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Жыл бұрын

My garden design is not just in my head any more! Plants are actually being planted and my vision is taking form. Some Easter Thrifted finds and my new kitchen table are fun new treats. Happy Easter, everyone! #gardendesign #cottagestyle #frontyard #easter #cottagegarden #windowbox #gardening
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@juneramirez8580 Жыл бұрын

Linda you have the right to hire people to do the heavy work for you. It is still your design and you earned the right to have your landscape completed for you to enjoy. Don't let anyone try to take that from you!! We get to a point in our lives when having help to create and maintain IS A GOOD THING!!!

@ralugator Жыл бұрын

This longer video is the sweetest Easter treat. Thank you, Linda and Stewart, and Happy Easter!

@thomasrichmond3524 Жыл бұрын

You and your husband are an inspiration to all of us that are still holding on to our old way of living but should be thinking about making a change. Thanks for showing us the way.

@lindagallinatti3983 Жыл бұрын

We are all so hooked on your garden channel that I personally check it every morning with my coffee and again before bedtime. It is my routine. In fact I think about your choices of Southern Living Plants and it is difficult to fall asleep! I have a full notebook with a long list of plant ideas from you. I have to remember I live in the Pacific Northwest and not Oklahoma. However, many of your plants and landscape design will work for me! Thanks for becoming such a Garden Star.

@cufflink812 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful brick work along the new sidewalk in the front yard. What talent!

@terrihart2133 Жыл бұрын

I love it!❤

@shelleyscarborough9171 Жыл бұрын

I was craving a Linda video today and man!! did you guys deliver! It's all so gorgeous and so "Linda". I absolutely love it!!

@twilde3754 Жыл бұрын

You're spoiling us, Linda!! You're not going to be able to back to 12 minutes videos anymore. 😃 I am loving every second of this process. It's so fun to watch.

@ejohnson3131 Жыл бұрын

I put lantanas in my window boxes and it’s an endless parade of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all summer long!

@lindareinhardt1964 Жыл бұрын

I love lantanas

@kerrilee9651 Жыл бұрын

White lantana would look great against the grey window box.

@kerrilee9651 Жыл бұрын

When watching the video today I felt the window box needed a little something at the front. Then I saw the back of the porch chairs and thought the derail on the chairs would look great on the front of the window box. Just a suggestion.

@marcusseidel6824 Жыл бұрын

The window box is outstanding ...its a plant treasure box

@Looch267 Жыл бұрын

An espaliered fruit tree on the side wall between those two large urns would look fantastic! 🌿

@juder515 Жыл бұрын

I’m loving how your tour today highlights the trees in your front yard. I’m imagining how much more private your “social patio” and your yard, in general, will feel. Another wonderful video.

@aprilmogensen Жыл бұрын

I am in my early sixties & when i was a kid i loved when my favorite tv show came on (the brady bunch) & now i love when my favorite show comes on utube (linda vater). Really enjoyed this video --- everything is looking so interesting and beautiful.

@shirleystarling7300 Жыл бұрын

The grey planter looks great much nicer than black that I originally thought. The porch is really you 😊 all looking fabulous.❤

@cgzone8 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I was voting black. cgzone8

@gardeningforfunandlongevit6076 Жыл бұрын

Love the pots flanking the chimney area, such a Brilliant idea. Kudos to you, Linda.

@jetv1471 Жыл бұрын

Love it ! Especially the tips on structure and visual weight .

@debel829 Жыл бұрын

This was truly an Easter present!! So much to absorb and I agree with the comment below. You have earned the right to have help plus you have shared so many wonderful things from Southern Living, you deserve that too! Of course, some of us are a little green with envy but who wouldn't be?? I don't have your talent or vision so that is another gift, being able to see it all through your perspective. How glorious!! Thanks so much and thanks to Stewart too. What would we do without him??

@maryfeeney4218 Жыл бұрын

This garden is more stunning than at your last home. It is beautiful!

@cathykirkmcrae7727 Жыл бұрын

Tip: Trim the stigma's off the lily's, so the pollen doesn't fall on your counter and stain it.

@lobstahchowdah8920 Жыл бұрын

The transformation of your garden is spectacular. One major lesson you have taught me is to always plant drifts of at least three or five similar plants for visual impact. I always had the habit of sticking solitary plants here and there and then wondering why my garden just didn’t have any wow factor. Lol

@tobeytravels893 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is a master class in gardening and landscape design. Always learn so much and enjoy every minute.

@suecampbell8938 Жыл бұрын

Got my Linda fix in this video! Wow it’s coming together Linda style! I so appreciate you bringing us with you every step of the way. I find myself searching each day on the progress video!

@patpaul6299 Жыл бұрын

It’s getting exciting anxiously awaiting each video! Would love it if you showed us how you store all your candle sticks and vases. I need some ideas. Thanks for taking us down your new garden path.

@lisaf4300 Жыл бұрын

It looks great Linda. I am so glad you brought back the window box. Great choice on the color. It is really coming along. I am so happy for you. I am glad you have helpers. Don’t apologize for that.

@manorgarden Жыл бұрын

What an inspiration this video is, Linda. Your eye for design and composition is extraordinary. I'm seeing my own garden through new eyes through this process and I find your explanations for your own decision making extremely helpful. It's amazing to see how quickly everything is coming together and how you've adapted as you've gotten acquainted with your new space. Thank you! 🙏

@chrisprpich3278 Жыл бұрын

The front yard is so gorgeous. And your Easter table looks amazing. Happy Easter to you and your family. 😊🇨🇦🐣🪺🐇

@yvonnestyhr8308 Жыл бұрын

Linda, I giggled when you said people want to know why you have help assembling the front garden? I know you could do it all again, it would be a few months versus the record time frame you are showing us on KZfaq. Plus, rock-dirt-pottery-plants are all heavy. Keep doing an amazing job entertaining us and sharing your gardening information. I love it!

@judyking9552 Жыл бұрын

iT IS LOOKING BEAUTIFULL I COULD WATCH YOU EVERY DAY THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

@sheilasconcretegarden9946 Жыл бұрын

I think yellow is your new "signature" color!

@brittweber3626 Жыл бұрын

I love large containers under trees with thick roots, where it’s almost impossible to dig in. A tried-and true way to deal with that problem.

@kbell8889 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how you can sleep at night...every night would be like Christmas Eve!!! 💚 Just SO exciting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your garden is pure eye candy! 😍

@nancydorn2524 Жыл бұрын

Linda is what is called …self actualized. The house and yard are beautiful!

@RachelLight Жыл бұрын

I didn't think there was anyway you could create a beautiful garden as you had in your other home.Boy was I wrong.... I look so forward to each video to see what all you have done. Great job.I find it very exciting.I am so happy for you. It is much deserved.

@elizabethmiller-5725 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. I've waited for your show today .Thank you so much for the gift of watching your design come to life.

@meliss36 Жыл бұрын

🌿I love your vision for the front and the lemon lobelia will be perfect! I love it all !! 🌿

@liontribeofjudah5616 Жыл бұрын

This is such a gorgeous work in progress..Your vision is elevating this cottage property to magazine worthy..Everything you have added in the front is spot on. This cottage is enchanting..timeless, and dreamy...Good job Linda!

@deborahgraham1382 Жыл бұрын

Linda I admire your vision for your new home and landscape. You have so much talent! I love seeing it all come together. Thank you so much for sharing!

@saraw8503 Жыл бұрын

Climbing hydrangea planted in the large pots on either side of chimney would be pretty.

@mbbuckeyes8386 Жыл бұрын

The skim coat of concrete on the front stoop and steps was a super idea! And the new walkway fits perfectly with the size and colors. Cottage on the Hill is looking wonderful. Thanks for sharing your garden life!! ❤😊

@RebecccaFox-oe3px Жыл бұрын

Two tall topiaries in the pots on eat side would solve some issues, especially cute if you are putting an arch on the gate.

@Rougebasque Жыл бұрын

What a treat! One hour of Linda and Stewart! I love everything! The design is fabulous. And I am ordering that miss lemon abelia for fall! Bravo

@cindygibbons4727 Жыл бұрын

Oh Linda. Best video ever!! Love, love, love everything going on. The yard is fantabulous. And your kitchen table is absolutely gorgeous with the to die for bench. What a beautiful setting and the picture on the wall with the wonderful pillows!! Vaterized!!

@lisatague305 Жыл бұрын

Your garden will be so stunning with the color waves and boxwoods ! Love the pinks , greens and yellows . The architectural elements ate stunning . Love repeating patterns . Truly a labor of love . We are building our what I hope is our forever home and next Spring I hope to emulate on a much smaller scale your lovely garden . Thank you for taking the time to share your vision !

@MsArtistwannabe Жыл бұрын

The new window box is gorgeous. It’s going to last years and years and it’s well worth the expense.

@lindylou3519 Жыл бұрын

Instant gratification! Oh to have connections with Southern Living! It would take most of us years or a lifetime to accomplish what you have in such a short period of time. 😊 Once everything is planted, all you’ll have left is a bit of upkeep. Enjoy!

@lisamead1988 Жыл бұрын

Living artistry!

@altheab.8907 Жыл бұрын

Love, love , love your table, Linda. It’s absolutely perfect in your nook. So glad you didn’t go with pointed corners. The curves on the ends and base soften it, and the bench is wonderful.

@rhondasangalli8361 Жыл бұрын

White clematis on bamboo trellis with Miss Lemon Amelia's training over the edge of the pots would blends well with the snowball vision vibernum

@romiehutson5230 Жыл бұрын

Seems like thrift shopping has really gotten to be an elevated thing cross country

@janiceyoung283 Жыл бұрын

I really like when Stewart stood on the frot tsidewalk and you were up on the steps because then I could really see how beautiful everything is in your vision WOW Linda its going to be gorgeous !!!!

@privateperson5769 Жыл бұрын

It is interesting that you are allowed to plant trees on your grass verge by the road - here it is council land and we cannot I don't think plant what ever we like on it. The council com along and plant trees on it whether we like it or not . Mostly we like it ! They take care of them, as in pruning.

@stephaniesharkey3538 Жыл бұрын

I’d keep your table in the social patio smaller , like a cocktail table ! Good for drinks and snacks! Coming along beautifully🌸

@susanschellberg4509 Жыл бұрын

Love the mound idea of boxwood and spirea. The boxwood hedge was good but this change seems more creative and will be stunning. The lemon walkway also sounds wonderful, especially with pops of purple. Can't imagine why anyone thinks you should be doing all this digging yourself. The great Renaissance masters had crews to do the labor and you are designing a landscape masterpiece.

@LindaVater Жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan!

@annclark8573 Жыл бұрын

Love the yard already. Can't wait to see the colors blending in. Where's the greenhouse going in the backyard? I know it's coming! Your house is lovely. Happy Easter to all of you.

@tadeuszoltarzewski6965 Жыл бұрын

Looking great Linda. Great team work from everyone. Keep the videos coming, can't wait to see the finish look❤😊. Sending love from Rosie O from Devon England 🤗🇬🇧👏x

@mariemcgrath8681 Жыл бұрын

Love the whole front, especially the little Boxwood villages.

@anitahadley2871 Жыл бұрын

You front garden is coming along so beautifully! I love the urns drawing the eye up. One thing I noticed is you said the spirea around the patio are evergreen. However, they’re listed as deciduous. Not sure is you mind having deciduous shrubs there as you’ll lose that enclosed feeling during the winter.

@jeanniecollier6763 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Linda, I got teary-eyed looking at all the beautiful work. Yes, yes, yes, this IS Linda Vater style!!

@saraw8503 Жыл бұрын

I so wish there was a Trader Joe’s near me.

@TheEnthusiasticGardener Жыл бұрын

Linda I just cannot tell you how inspired I am and you are so quickly making this into such a gorgeous beautiful garden - and yes, it is so “you”. It’s going to be stunning!!

@sandylavigne7200 Жыл бұрын

Your garden has definitely become 'Linda Vaterized'!!! So gorgeous! My hubby and I have been reconstructing our backyard for the last couple of years because of you! We're going to be finishing our patio this year because my husband injured his shoulder and couldn't get it done last year. Well, it actually turns out that the delay was good because now we can patten our patio after yours in your front yard! We're in Ontario, Canada, so our spring is starting to break with up and down temperatures each day.

@rosemarytheherb Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the update this Easter weekend! I wasn't sure there'd be a video and kept checking and was quite pleasantly surprised, I might add. Ms Vater, you've reached a station in life where you need not explain time and again the need to have stronger bodies to do the heavy lifting and other work, garden or otherwise. What does one expect, to see you manhandle a wheelbarrow filled with concrete dirt and debris as the foundation for your creation takes shape? Do we really expect to see you toting a heavy flagstone paver across your back while looking for sure footing on the precipice of the easternly boundary of Cottage Hill. Does it make you more worthy as a gardener? Does it make you less worthy to know when you need to call in the cavalry (so to speak) to achieve one's goals? Is it a competition? Thank you for inviting us along on this adventure! Thank you for humbly inviting us along into your home! I'll be watching with bated breath as the magic in all its forms unfolds!

@gretchenkaszuba734 Жыл бұрын

Just wow!!! ❤️

@deniseb2571 Жыл бұрын

I've heard you say signature style in the other house. For me, it wasn't until this video that I now know what that means exactly. Linda, it's absolutely you and it's beautiful. 🌷

@pegbro6163 Жыл бұрын

Just loved this video! Your social patio is coming together so beautiful and I can see why you chose the color for your window box. It flows so nicely. I think the pot to the right of the window box would look nice black though as it would balance the black. Your Easter table is just perfect and I love your new table and bench. The colors are so warm.

@Edu_Kate Жыл бұрын

Oh, Linda and Stewart, bless you for this very generous Easter video. You made my solitary holiday (by choice) feel special. With so many structural elements already installed and planted I know flower planting won't be far behind. I look forward to your limbing up demonstration. If anyone wondered if one can have too many plants you've alleviated any doubts. As much as I studied your landscape plan, I couldn't quite imagine your vision (but those are just guides, right?). I am envisioning this space into the future about five years and see it even more beautiful. TY for providing your table bench link. I noticed it in an earlier video and think that would look nice under my bay window. Too many upholstered furniture pieces tend to add visual weight. (l carry the visual weight, thank you very much.) 😊 Happy Easter. 💚🌷🌼💚

@vnickcolvin4971 Жыл бұрын

You could have Kayla build another two boxes with trellis attached in cedar for the area on either side of the fireplace so that you can add vertical planting on the brick!😊❤

@jeriwebb700 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@annetteshaver1821 Жыл бұрын

Hard not to be jealous Linda. Everything is looking fabulous! I wish I could find contractors who do such fabulous work like the ones you have. Over the years it’s hit and miss.

@saraw8503 Жыл бұрын

I know, right? Reliable contractors are difficult to add to my contact list.

@lindylou3519 Жыл бұрын

@@saraw8503I think what helps is Linda has lived there for over 30 yrs & has connections.

@layersoflaurel Жыл бұрын

Stunning! Stunning! STUNNING!!!

@sandrasmith5045 Жыл бұрын

Everything is coming together beautifully!

@cindym6065 Жыл бұрын

Everything is coming together so beautifully! The gray blue of the windowbox is perfect for the house. I love that you were able to repurpose the square pavers. It's things like that, that make a garden unique. The garden on the hill definitely looks like you! Hope you and Hubs and Stewart have a lovely Easter.

@youbetcha108 Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda and Stewart That’s a beautiful table and I think you can fit more than 6 bc of the rounded edges. More versatile than rectangles! Can’t wait to see the finished gardens. I think you will be buying a lot more plants bc you need the annuals even when you have flowering shrubs. And you should not be doing any heavy work yet bc you are still healing. You look terrific! See u Wednesday !

@lynndixonsilva9961 Жыл бұрын

Love the colors of the pillows you're using at the banquette .... beautiful!

@Edu_Kate Жыл бұрын

Me too! I was on the fence over ordering a nature-inspired pillow cover off Etsy, but now I think I must have that deer head and antlers bedazzled with plants. (I hope I can find it again.)

@lisapieper3598 Жыл бұрын

Loving your colors and lighter woods! Table and bench very sexy, in a good way!

@maree8470 Жыл бұрын

Love everything. An idea: the tree supports that need to stay for some time could be painted a dark matt color and would blend into the background :)

@brendacejda7069 Жыл бұрын

All this GREAT content going on, and I just gotta say, camo pants never looked so good!!! 😊 Happy Easter Linda & Stewart, and PTC (Purple Tailed Cat!) 💜

@dmasterson5602 Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter. Everything is looking beautiful

@tlm2546 Жыл бұрын

Purrrrple tail cat you mean 😺

@jesscastro4183 Жыл бұрын

I voted black, but the gray makes sense for the heat. I’m thankful you mentioned that because I’m looking to add window boxes next year and I don’t think I would have considered that otherwise!

@sherryberryblueberry6156 Жыл бұрын

So funny to hear Stewart say, "There better be goodies in there," as you walked into the house!

@sherv4651 2 ай бұрын

I love how your initials are Louis Vuitton

@dbueter Жыл бұрын

I planted a dwarf Benton Cherry Tree in a Unique Stone Jardiniere and surrounded it with Violas in the fall that are still blooming. I also have another large decorative container in front of a trellis the Arctic Queen Clematis climbs at the base of a mature pine tree.

@sweetlaurelgarden Жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always! Hope your Easter was blessed beyond measure. 🐣🌼🌿

@wendywilson-fall3973 Жыл бұрын

Its fun to see how much fun Linda is having planning her garden!

@TonyaD_ Жыл бұрын

I love your vision , it’s coming together

@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981 Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda. Been following the progress on your yard. I keep envisioning a curved brick wall that mirrors the front by the "social" patio for privacy. I think mainly because privacy in a seating area would be important for me, you however may not care about that but I thought that a half wall would look nice so I'm just throwing that idea out there. Take care.

@aussiegirl62113 Жыл бұрын

I really love the 3 dimensional sense of the house with front and side all connecting. Such a gorgeous selection of plants

@JLee-pc2vc Жыл бұрын

My garden problem solving container was a tall planter that I cut the bottom out of and put over the white post thing that sticks up out of my drain field. I stuck a pot with a conical boxwood in the top of the planter and the hollow part below the pot hides the white post. I put a medium size and small size container around it, a small bird statue, and then underplanted those with hardy geranium, creeping thyme, and scabiosa. Beside the tall planter I planted mealycup sage and have an obelisk that's taller than the boxwood. I have sweet peas climb the obelisk in the spring followed by hyacinth bean vine in the summer.

@sashas8168 Жыл бұрын

I think you should put to pencil pine conifers in the pots clipped into a spirals. Look magnificent and be a focal point of interest.

@sunshinegirl4101 Жыл бұрын

Linda, your videos are very addictive, just love watching your anthurium in transforming your new home, makes me want to get working in my garden..

@teresahatfield4521 Жыл бұрын

The front yard is looking great. Happy Easter Linda. Very nice.

@anisebutler5220 Жыл бұрын

The window box is perfect in that space.

@julieaustin4684 Жыл бұрын

Linda have you thought about a really large window box for the bottom of the large side chimney. Would cover the cement as well. I enjoy your videos so much and I think you are an elegant woman around my age. Thank you from Sydney, Australia ☺️🙏🏼🇦🇺🍷🇺🇸🐨

@carlas872 Жыл бұрын

I wondered how you were going to go over the concrete with the planter. Love it! I can't wait to see you do your magic with it!

@romiehutson5230 Жыл бұрын

I love! The view towards the house!! I can tell she’s smiling😄🫶🏼🫶🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@myrnaleon8464 Жыл бұрын

How about sections of true cottage garden flowers like daisies , hollyhocks, columbines, old world climbing or rambling roses, wisteria, some fruit trees etc., some of herb plants and vegetables ?

@CVenza Жыл бұрын

Loving the window box but maybe once it's planted, I can see your vision, Linda. I will say this it may look better in the back window now that I saw that space in this video. I love the color but, for that size it may be better placed in the back or side. Kayla is so talented wish we had her around here. I placed Japanese Maples in big pots near my house. Loving the whole video tour. ❤💛💙💜♥

@KayeCarterTV Жыл бұрын

I just love everything that you were doing. It is so welcoming and so elegant. As time goes by each plant/tree will grow in and will look like it’s been there for years. You really have a talent for making everything look so beautiful.🍃💐👒🦋 earlier in the video there was the sweetest little butterfly. 🦋 love your Easter table and love the water bottle. Next time I go to Trader Joe’s I am definitely going to look for that wine. Do you remember if it was white wine or red wine? Sending hugs, prayers, love and kindness.🌹🍃💐🌸

@danasuz763 Жыл бұрын

Everything so far looks fantastic!

@claudialaurendeau2865 Жыл бұрын

So glad u went with gray. And yes the planter id expensive but it will last for years.

@bonitaharrison4736 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait until you start on the backyard. Good choice on the planter box color, even though I voted for black. Like the way you repurposed and recycled the concrete walkway squares. I'm disappointed you didn't show Stewart chowing down on a piece of that rolled cake......LOL.