I’m so very excited to see all the changes. Remember that for the majority of your viewers, no detail of the process is too small.

Oh this was fun! Laura in her element! The shoes are back - she is waving the scissors about madly as she plans and thinks - I am so excited to see how this whole area develops! 🥰

For as many times as I’ve watched your videos over the years, this project is having me see your property in a new light. I never realized how close or apart some of your areas were from one another especially when I get distracted by the beauty of the plants. 🥰

For most people, I think they have happy childhood memories of playing around in a garden, exploring the woods, swimming in a creek or pond, etc. But you don't really hear that for a playset no matter how nice it is. I think what you have for the kids is already special and you shouldn't feel like they're missing out on something. Especially since they can do that somewhere else.💜

You are moving so many David Austin roses, maybe it’s time to start that formal rose garden in the back formal garden 😉

Regarding playsets, I recommend going simple. A couple swings and a slide are going to be plenty. My kids love the park and always play on swing sets at other houses but weren’t as interested in playing on our swing set at home. So my advice is go simple!

'No' to the playset. Take them to a playground where other children are playing. You have A LOT of fun things to do and fun places, nooks and crannies, trees, bare patches, and grass for them to play. Keep it beautiful!

I’m excited for all this. But I’m sad the pergola is gone. Though you feel it had no real use, the use for me is the perfect tunnel secret garden type feel with the vines fully grown.

I understand not wanting to do everything at once but I would have to get rid of that bricked area ASAP! it’s an eyesore compared to the rest of your beautiful gardens, it would look lovely as a seating area with bricked paths and a low fountain in the middle with loads of containers but I’m sure it will look gorgeous when you get round to putting your own stamp on it. It’s my dream to have the amount of space you have one day Xx

This project makes me so happy to see happening! Laura, you’re so full of energy, after having a second baby and so much stuff to do! Unbelievable, what’s your secret? Sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️

The red brick patio would be first to go, if it was my property. I do hope you build a new pergola only taller and wider than the last one. I love the walk through of a pergola and the beauty they offer. Im so excited by all of the changes. This is such an exciting time. By the way you look fantastic!!

Laura...just want to tell you how refreshing you are to watch, especially in the times we are now living. You emanate such a gentle, wholesome and honest soul....goodness surrounds you! Blessings to you and your entire family.....I, and I'm sure many of your subscribers, look to you not only for your wisdom and tips on gardening, but you are truly a 'go to' for inspiration on a spiritual level...God Bless!

I'd say a little playhouse for the kids that still looks fitting in the gardens, but that a swing or a slide attached. Best of both worlds!

Playsets are great but, my siblings & I played in a 15 foot by 20 foot woods the most & then the sandbox. Had a river to swim in & ice skate on and a simple tire swing. Later we had a tree fort. Lots to do without a playset.

Good job Aaron remembering it was a rose of Sharon 👏🏻😂 Hey did the neighbors move the RV? Yay!! It is exciting for all the changes and is going to look so lovely 🥰 well done Laura and Aaron so happy for you both!!

What a big change! It's exciting to have a blank slate. Have you ever thought about doing a reaction video to your first garden tour of the house when you bought it? I think it would be amazing to see all that you've improved!

My kids enjoyed the swings when they were ere little but it doesn’t last long. We built a pergola from which we hung swings. When they get older we can remove the swings and we still have something nice looking in the yard.

As much as I am excited for all the new changes, I am going to miss all these areas of your house - it brought SO much character and whimsical feel overall. I loved the pergola, the pallet walkway and the gazebo area - it was just so unique and added such beauty to your house. Please don’t get me wrong - I am very happy for all the exciting changes you are bringing and documenting for us(thank you!) but I am kinda sad to see all these familiar places, trees, plants, etc go. I used to enjoy seeing the changes in those plants year after year. I hope I am not the only one feeling this way. Thank you for letting me express my feelings :)

WOW! This is all so exciting and overwhelming at the same time! Haha! So excited to watch all of the progress! Buckle up folks, this is gonna be AWESOME!

A simple play set is my suggestion, we did that for our children for when they were not exploring in the woods and fields. Then when the first grandchild came we bought a small Playskool swing set and had it for 19 years! We just this last summer gave it to the neighbor and now we have just 2 swings on large posts. Simple is good. Love all your plans for your property. I enjoy seeing all the beautiful things that you plant grow!

Moving the garden shed on poles is very old. I saw my Dad use this method for many things, little did he know it had featured in his family history. In 1916 Queensland, Australia an incredible flood washed away the mining town of Clermont, built too close to a lagoon, over 60 people died including many members of his family. Later the whole town was relocated to higher ground, including very large two story timber hotels with open verandahs - all moved by steam traction engines and rolled on large, long logs... wonderful old glass plates remain showing the process. Tracing the family history uncovers many things... The greenhouse will be fabulous, can't wait to see it start! 👍🦘

I don't know what the back of those boxwood cones outside the gazebo look like, but maybe you could use them to replace the tiny ones in Versailles... for symmetry 😉

I really liked the charm of the landscape as it was. The waterfall would be so nice next to the new greenhouse. Looking forward to seeing everything develop! You guys WORK HARD!!

We had a tire swing and a homemade teeter-totter and that was enough for us! So fun! My grandma had a play set and we never used it. We always preferred the simpler "toys"

I’m so excited for the greenhouse! It is so wonderful you’re sharing the process!

Super interesting and exciting to see how everything is changing. I know it looks stark right now, but it’ll change quickly. I’d be tempted to get the brick patio out now too, a bit like pulling off the bandages quickly. You’ll end up causing yourself less upset by getting back to ‘destructive mode’ if you do it later, when part of the area is already in ‘creating mode’. I’d say get it over and done with, so that you can scale up your ambitions for the entire area. It’ll be great!

Laura and Aaron! Don’t forget to plan outdoor lighting for the new gardens so you can enjoy the gardens in the evening and host parties! LIGHTING!!!!

so funny how the pallet walkway was a temporary make-do project that has become a real favorite!!!

QUESTION: Can you do a before and after overhead of that area so we can get a better sense of how it looks now? I didn't realize you had removed the pergola.

Hi there, I just wanted to let you know how inspiring your channel is. Your channel has become part of my routine and a favorite part of my day. Thanks for all you do!

I am really excited to see all the changes, but I do have to admit that I’ll miss that woodsy-whimsy feel in that area. Loved the pergola, vines, shade, pallet walkway, coop, cottage garden and the water feature all together. Something about that whole area was just really doing it for me haha. Regardless, onward and upward!

Nothing about gardening- Laura you look great! And I love the updates!

That pergola area was so beautiful

Whatttt. . . a Sunday video. I love you guys!!!

Hi Laura, my Mother just passed away and I would always tell her about watching your videos. She was able to enjoy them through our conversations, it's a new year, and I'll miss sharing them with her. When the Spring Flowers start to come up this year I know I'll be thinking about Mom. Every Spring when the first flowers would appear, I would make sure Mom came out to see them asap . That always made her smile. I will miss that a lot, but I know she's looking down and she'll be enjoying them with me.. You, Aaron and your littles ones seem like a great Family. Keep making these Great Videos!! Lets hope 2021 is better than 2020.. Peace

We loved a single swing that was attached to a tall tree. It gave us a great “flying” experience! Climbing trees and running on open spaces were a must!!! Swing sets never could compare!

I love how you invite family and friends to repurpose the things and plants that you no longer want or need! You are such an inspiration!!!

I think let the kids enjoy the play set at Aaron’s parents place. It will make it that much more special for them. It will also make them that much more excited about going to visit.

Absolutely LOVE landscaping, flowers, plants, trees, outdoor living areas. Great segment!😊

Wow what a difference ! ,so excited to see where’s this is going Laura ✨✨✨💙🌱

By the way, my thoughts on a playset is perhaps a simple swing and slide. Maybe a tire swing. You don't need one of those elaborate contraptions. You have a child's wonderland right there!

Our kids never used the play set we had, they just made their own forts and play areas. They did love playing on the play set at their grandmas

Thanks for the details 🤗. I’m SO looking forward to this transformation 💕 Our Benjamin is 9 closer to 10. For us, we also contemplated purchasing a play scape. We weighed the cost with the amount of usage we forecasted he would use it for about 2 to 3 years. Then outgrow it and lose interest. In the end we live in a wonderful community we ended up purchasing a trampoline and his friends have a place scape so when they want to jump they’re here when they want to climb in the swing they are there.

So excited for you❣️We had an old potting shed removed & repurposed by some friend in a very similar fashion, jacking it up & rolling it on logs to a trailer We always had a play ground set in our yard & the kids loved it❣️Even though we have parks in town it was SO nice to have that play set in our yard where the kids & friends could go out & play. Ours did have a fort attached & made for hours of pretend, it was everything from a castle to a fortress

We didn’t have a play set for our six children because we lived in a town with several parks we could walk to. The nice thing about going to the park was that it was intentional time together. The walk to and from the park, as well as being at the park, was time focused on being with them. They are all grown up now but STILL talk about us taking them to “the park”. You do what’s best for your family but thought I’d share that..

Thanks for including us in on your adventure. If I lived closer I’d nab those fescue plants. I planted four at the base of a variegated elderberry covering a white trellis and another trellis on the other side of my kitchen window with a white clematis and need to add more fescue to balance the look.

This is giving my poor little heart so much happiness! We moved to a property about five years ago that had been a party pad for college students. We were renting from friends so we had free reign to garden and fix up and do as we liked. We weren’t making much at the time, so it was lots of sweat equity and working with what was here. Now that we’re doing better financially, we’re in talks to buy the place and I have dreams of razing the entire landscape and starting fresh! So exciting ☺️ I’m more like Aaron in that fashion - give me a blank slate! My husband stoves up a bit at drastic change. 🤷🏻‍♀️ keeps me grounded and helps him move forward, I suppose 😘

I think you have so many fun spaces to explore and play that you don’t need a play set. Using the one at the park will make it more fun. My kids ended up playing in the woods more than their play set. They tended to use their imagination more.

Good morning Laura! I got my coffee and I am tuned in, have a great Sunday!! I def will miss the pergola!!I thought it was so beautiful and had a lot of interest for that particular area but I can not wait til the greenhouse is up !!!

Happy Sunday! It's great to see all the details for projects no matter how big or small. Thank you!

My kids have loved creating worlds with sticks and rocks and the trees, and have also incorporated the playset into their imaginings. Sometimes it's a fort, sometimes a spaceship or a submarine. They have loved having it as part of the yard, and especially this last year when some of their favorite park playgrounds were suddenly not options, it was nice to have for them.

So excited for you guys! The process is spellbinding. Keep up the good work!

So, so, so exciting! I bet you guys can hardly wait! Gardening is like road construction...it has to get messy before it gets amazing. Good for you guys! I am looking forward to following the process. Thanks for taking us along!

I had forgotten you were removing the pergola. That seems like a bigger change to me than the pines. I never thought of it as a room that lacked furniture but more of a wonderful space to pass through between gardens. Sad to see the water feature go after such a short time. Lots of work ahead. Are you still on track for the new property, like compost area?

You should take out that brick area too after the daffodils are done blooming!....it will clear your mind in what you want to do in the future!

The play set conundrum: we’re having a pergola play set put in. It was a Pinterest idea I found, so when our daughter outgrows swings and those things, we can remove them and replace with hanging chairs or adult swing, or nothing-and create a sitting area. An idea I thought I’d pass along for your research. Can’t wait for all the projects!

I thought the red brick area would be the first to go. It looks really beet up, never thought it went with your beautiful garden. I have felt that from the beginning.

This transformation is getting more and more exciting! This should also be such an encouragement to anyone who needs to make big changes in their garden to make them and be excited for what’s to come. I’m so happy for y’all and for us being able to tag along.💚

Oh I loved the pergula and water element! Sorry to see it is gone!

Laura thanks so taking us on this journey! So exciting! So much inspiration and I love hearing how you and Aaron “walk through” and plan for projects it provides me with so much inspiration and information. I can’t wait for the next video 🥰. As far as play sets go my kids love love love theirs but I have it set up in the middle of “their” garden they even have their own “greenhouse” attached. I hope you have an amazing week!

excited to see all the changes! you look wonderful!

As pretty as the tulips will be from the raised bed, I would definitely remove that whole bricked area. I’m surprised you haven’t done it already. To me it doesn’t quite fit... 🙃.

Laura looks absolutely thrilled about the new greenhouse and what the gardens will become! About the playset - my kids had one and just like your kids, my son was older than his baby sister and used the playset less (spent more time riding his bike). My daughter used it all the time. The swings and the little fort at the top of the slide was for her dolls and stuffed animals. She loved it. When she out grew it, we gave it to our neighbors who had a new little baby and we put in a patio with firepit!

You can sure tell "someone" is just buzzing with excitement and plans for the future!!! Soooo happy for you!! LOVE being taking along for the ride!!!

How exciting! Love the updates you're providing!

Good morning y'all! Coffee with Laura!

Laura, your excitement is contagious. Love a blank slate and all the ideas you have already. It’s going to be gorgeous.

Things are getting very exciting for you and your family, and your gardening friends here on KZfaq. I so enjoy watching not only your gardening journey but your life journey as well. You & Aaron & family are truly blessed and its refreshing to see and hear your gratitude for all you've worked for and been given ... and to see you pass your blessings along to friends & family as well !!! I so look forward to your videos, information and inspiration. I've learned a great deal from your videos and pray that all of us will be able to continue this journey together for many years to come. Thanks again & God Bless !!!

I believe that every child needs a playset. It's always available. Parks are special for trips, but a playset is special at home.

I'm so excited to see this! My pain is so bad and REALLY NEEDED THIS distraction darlin. 💜

Just a thought, but the huge cone boxwoods that you have located by the gazebo, would look absolutely beautiful and striking planted in those large stunning Unique stone or Henry studio planters that you have. That would make a grand entry statement onto your property. 🪴💚🌿 I’m so happy and excited for you guys. I’m looking forward to watching all the transformation unfold in your garden. 🥰

My brother and I loved our old-school swing set growing up! Having one at home gives the potential to enjoy it daily, whereas a trip to the park is not a daily event. Plus, your two littles swinging on a sunny day, set to music, would make an awesome video!

Hi Laura and Aaron, Boy, this is so “ exciting “ ! I am enjoying watching you change your property. It’s really cool. Thank you for sharing 💖 Chris-Raleigh NC

I was so glad to see your Rose of Sharon with it's buds/pods still on it. I have a 10ft high x 30ft long hedge of ROS and some years I just can't get it pruned back before it snows. (I'm in Eastern Iowa - zone 5b and I swear every year it snows earlier and earlier.) So now I don't feel bad that mine are full of pods!

I understand coming into a garden, and trying to make it your own, even though there is so much that is someone else's vision...then you get your dream greenhouse, and now it will be "your" garden, a total dream come true, a little envious here, but am anxiously looking forward to each video. That brick would be awesome to reuse around the greenhouse in pathways, or a side sitting area, it has so much character.

I think you should definitely get a playset for Benjamin and Samantha Grace. My siblings and I loved our playset when we were younger. There were so many memories that were made on the playset. I think Benjamin and Samantha would love a playset as much as I did as a child.

I'm gonna miss the pergola. It was such a whimsical area next to the pallet walkway.

So exciting!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product 💕

A treehouse with a rope to swing on was our favorite place when I was a kid. I am sure we had a swing set, but I don’t remember it at all. Our creative minds conjured up SO many scenarios to pass the time up in that tree house and beneath it. It was AWESOME!

Playsets get used for a short time, I would get something very simple. What a summer you will have this year! So fun.

Anybody else say "Hi Russell" when he walked on screen? 😂

The vans are out!!! 🎉

So happy for a few days brick patio’s reprieve! I like it’s old world color and uneven bricks. It juxtaposes nicely with the new sharp corned brick projects. My outdoor spaces look nicer since I found your channel.

So very exciting and something to look forward to viewing the entire process. Thank you!

we had a play set for my kids and still went to the park to play because then we got to see other kids and mommies....

Everything looks so different without those trees. A blank slate to start and can't wait to see the greenhouse. You would never know you are several weeks out after having a baby, you look great!!

Awesome, charge ahead, so exciting, thanks having along!!! You will always know when you put the greenhouse in and did all the re-gardening because it was the year the baby was born Samantha Grace!🥂👏👏👏

My sister and I LOVED our swing set, playhouse, and drinking fountain! All the kids loved our backyard for the drinking fountain. 😍

Thanks!! It was fun following you around the property and seeing the changes!! Spring Has Sprung Early!!🌞🌷🌳🌹😃 Looking forward to more videos😎

We added a wooden club house with a slide for our kids and they loved it. But seriously, the part the used the most was the shaded sandbox underneath. Many hours of fun was had! That has been gone for years now but what is so much fun now is that when I'm digging in my garden where the sandbox used to be, every now and then I'll find little plastic army men that they played with in the sand. Such wonderful memories.

You’re so blessed to have such great help in your area. Trust me on that we got left with a monster storm. Then the guy came to take the stump out and never really took all of it out. You are very blessed lady bug.

Those last two conical boxwoods would be perfect in your little circle bed in versailles, they look like the same size as the two larger ones. 😄

I would highly recommend taking up the brick! You can stack it somewhere out of sight for future projects.

Everything looks so much cleaner and fresher already!

Thank you, thank you for providing this video to share your plans. I am an avid follower and I have to admit that I was sad when I saw the pines 🌲🌲 being removed along with all the understory and shade garden below. I kept saying “What? Is? Happening?” I am so glad to hear your vision today and can “see” things more clearly. I love ♥️ that all the existing plants are being planned for, as always, too. Now, it’s full steam 🚂 ahead to your more formal garden, with your dream greenhouse and all the trimmings! We are all right with you on this new adventure. So, so happy for you, Laura & Aaron! 😊

Thank you for sharing your excitement! I too am working with a blank slate in my garden but haven’t done anything with it because it feels intimidating to plant “permanent” things. But your flexibility and vision are inspiring!

Y our yard is just like a park. It reminds me of that beautiful yard on the movie cihitty chatty bang bang. It’s gorgeous with the sprawling lawn plan and amazing gardens

Your enthusiasm is infectious, and I can use it! We had to remove two mature trees and a large shrub last year, and couldn’t find the replacements we wanted. Looking out the window at the empty beds and one remaining shrub is daunting. Luckily the spring bulbs will be adding some cheer soon.

I'm a PK teacher and mother of 4 boys. A swing set and a covered sand box are nice to have. Therapeutic for the kids. Park is always a special outing. Covid19 has our playgrounds closed for that past year. So nice to have the option at home!

It is really exciting indeed!!!! Can't wait to see how your space turns out!