How to Landscape a Small Urban Yard

How to Landscape a Small Urban Yard | This Old House

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10 жыл бұрын

"This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook beautifies a boring backyard. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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@defdogg2951 4 жыл бұрын

I keep watching these episodes and can't help but think, I need these guys to spend a whole week with me at my house.

@johnelona14 Жыл бұрын

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package kzfaq.infoUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

@porkchop1343 4 жыл бұрын

“Alright Josie spread it out”

@asseater1895 Жыл бұрын

I said the same thing to ur mom last night

@nicholassmith82 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not going to lie, that's a spectacular intimate outdoor space. Well done.

@ImmortalOreo 3 жыл бұрын

I find it funny how he made a video about how to plant a tree, where he talks about how you have to loosen the roots if they are circling and in this video he just said screw it and just planted the pot bound Japanese maple lol

@nick4leader 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's part of hindering the growth so it doesn't get huge

@xqiu5627 2 жыл бұрын

really doesnt matter, tree is smart

@Thor_Underdunk_Caballerial 7 жыл бұрын

Very efficient demonstration, but could have taken ten more seconds at the end to shoot the final product from a couple of different angles.

@kartinidarkina6078 6 жыл бұрын

Thor Underdunk Caballerial f

@YodiRoberts 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this makeover and the fact that the owners were so involved in the makeover. It is unbelievable that it was all done in one day!!!! Beautiful results. I loved the Japanese Red Maple in the corner. I would have liked to the the area with the corridor and see how it came out. Thanks for this video, many great ideas to implement! Greetings from Miami, FL May 2020

@andybridge3637 4 жыл бұрын

Just shows what can be done with a little work and some well placed plants to create a small piece of nature. Awesome job guys. Priceless!!

@celticslimjim 6 жыл бұрын

What a graceful curve you have cut, Roger. Josie was impressed.

@hebneh 7 жыл бұрын

"Now, for yoah gahden...a little stahtah fertilizah..."

@khizarabid8414 4 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "landscaping pictures backyard" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Giyily Landscaping Yatty - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.

@skippymagrue 4 жыл бұрын

It's fun to see Roger so happy and excited.

@Crazyafrican 5 жыл бұрын

from 0 to 100 real quick, this guy is a legend, he definitely knows his profession

@movingforward9555 7 жыл бұрын

This video reminds of my grandfather and the plants he planted in the backyard. He was such a beautiful human being always giving back, especially to nature.

@seferinosanchez6179 5 жыл бұрын

“Ohh ya it’s my pleasure I had a lot of fun......CUTTT!!!!!!!!!” Ran out of film

@bitTorrenter 4 жыл бұрын

So fake its funny.

@outdoorsbeyondnature1980 6 жыл бұрын

The Japanese maple leaf is so colorful and the shape is basically enrichment for your garden.

@darylfitz4189 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Roger’s better.

@Shadow2084 8 жыл бұрын

Vastly improved and quite beautiful for a small area. Great job!

@redherringbone 7 жыл бұрын

3:33: look at the chartreuse color. I about died. LOL!

@bballplaya123678 6 жыл бұрын

5:10 Put down the mulch and make sure you don't cover them up Dumps mulch all over plants**

@drakealan14 5 жыл бұрын

Haha i know right and then he is just like perfeck 😂

@OscarM.94 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@sambindon9777 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!

@theWIZproductions 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! I wish you had more urban yard videos

@rosalierich2073 2 жыл бұрын

My first time to watch a video like this & I would say it helps a lot!!

@Lauzangular 3 жыл бұрын

This was so dang wholesome. I love his accent too.

@Eibli 8 жыл бұрын

Simple and very beautiful

@SuperPussyFinger 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of job goes a lot quicker when you have a wheelbarrow guy waiting around the corner with gravel.

@beauchang4741 3 жыл бұрын

Or editing magic

@eliettydevesa 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BTTrollz 5 жыл бұрын

Seemed like Roger had tickets to the Sox game he had to get back to

@christophephilippe1481 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this from the UK. Great little yard. Brilliant bit in landscaping 👌

@dianalee8101 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy! This video has been the most useful for DIY!

@PrimeSuperboy 3 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful looking yard!

@halxiii7538 5 жыл бұрын

makes me want this winter to end so i can work on the yard!

@localvideoservices7405 8 жыл бұрын

Nice effect for such a small space.

@Rocket4ce 6 жыл бұрын

Roger getting it done like a real pro.

@erichami 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Canadian... is that a Boston accent? It's charming.

@alihassen7902 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful small garden

@britanny962 8 жыл бұрын

this really helped me build my base on Minmus. ty

@nathanielderpington7050 8 жыл бұрын

Lol

@dimikus8 7 жыл бұрын

@kirbyman1kanden7pf 3 жыл бұрын

that's a hell of an improvement

@Lemons19902010 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out beautiful!

@jimmyjohnson4895 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plants

@ismaliastabile6128 5 жыл бұрын

Ficou charmoso demais!Lindo!!!

@milliemi4759 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea. thanks for posting

@Lawn_Care 3 жыл бұрын

The end result looks great!

@landscapersottawa9973 4 жыл бұрын

I learn something new everyday

@benjaminmassie2978 5 жыл бұрын

as always great job Roger

@ItsMercerBaby 8 жыл бұрын

This man got paid to do a job he made them do 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@wolfman5674 7 жыл бұрын

Damian Cooper x

@rakeshtuladhar2822 7 жыл бұрын

hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about backyard landscaping designs try Loctavan Beautiful Landscape Strategy (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got excellent results with it.

@skillz_311 7 жыл бұрын

hey, and you know what, i would pay his ass to tell me what to do too! this man is brilliant lmao

@vitovelasco7066 7 жыл бұрын

Damian Cooper ..

@StAtiKzHD 7 жыл бұрын

I would pay him to do the same with me. Awesome designer with the exterior and you get to learn

@scottmclennan6114 5 жыл бұрын

Love that guy’s accent.

@supersaiyangoku3580 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect yard

@johnames6430 5 жыл бұрын

5:50 LMAO they must have done that take a couple times, producer was like "come on, really try to sound excited" then the idiot over-sold it

@PushFit_Further 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@zachikhothingo1 6 жыл бұрын

I love this show

@kylereasterson5934 8 жыл бұрын

2:44 that's so funny for some reason.

@sjtd7518 4 жыл бұрын

I was laughing too!

@WHATTHEFUXYY 8 жыл бұрын

that looks so good

@masonhartup3009 6 жыл бұрын

Well done for downing it

@CarbonInstinct0 7 жыл бұрын

He looks like he would tell his customers "I'll show you how to do it, but I won't be doing your work for you"

@landscapephotosgardeningho8633 7 жыл бұрын

it is a good example of a small garden design events, i just liked the video.

@jtglass3320 5 жыл бұрын

My garden is coming up good thanks

@donnabuglione4357 8 жыл бұрын

That yard is nice now!

@GamingJeffro 8 жыл бұрын

+Donna Buglione "yard"

@outdoorsbeyondnature1980 6 жыл бұрын

In California central valley fruit basket of the world we have been in a servicer drought for over six years with no mountain snow fall in Yosemite national park. The homeowners and renters are taking out the grass and planting Bush, enrichment grass, Shrubs and trees.

@RMMTIGRE 8 жыл бұрын

THANKS GOOD LOOKIN OUT.

@michellepereira2328 7 жыл бұрын

I really liked your design but wish you would have given a better view of the finished product.

@samurai331 4 жыл бұрын

Every garden needs a statement piece. Here's a sad pine tree!

@YoRayBurger 3 жыл бұрын

lmaoo

@yawreneatchon6859 6 жыл бұрын

Landscape dins', I love this

@yoonglesbts2085 6 жыл бұрын

This video helped me a lot

@strongoneproductions 6 жыл бұрын

This is so inspirational thank you 😊

@fbksfrank4 3 жыл бұрын

That tree is toast! Surprised he didn't say anything about it.

@Zebra663 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome!

@repsieximo 4 жыл бұрын

this became too nice for baltimore!

@Micah__ 4 жыл бұрын

Roger: So, what do ya think? Homeowner: OH, I THINK ITS GREAT!!!!

@biancaodoi24 4 жыл бұрын

This was amazing 😉

@dakotastorms1255 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@bug512 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great..

@straitpepperdiet 4 жыл бұрын

looks amazing! nicest backyard in bmore!

@venividivici4253 4 жыл бұрын

straitpepperdiet Yeah tell me about it..... It’s a rare sight these days. Too much crime and drugs hurt Baltimore. Why can’t we all get along.

@Tnez827 Жыл бұрын

This was great! I’m redoing a part of my yard but I need this guys energy 🫠

@pasangsherpa9980 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing man.

@FahrulFahrul 6 жыл бұрын

Good videos

@nourdineohamo7926 7 жыл бұрын

nice work

@katieweiher 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they showed the whole garden complete.

@HopWorksET Жыл бұрын

I love this video. I love ANY video from This Old House. But I have to laugh, especially at 1:21 when you are digging down to loosen up the soil. I know it sucks for me, but I live in a 15-year old development where farm land existed before my house. It's in San Tan Valley AZ and wow, going down with a shovel deeper than about 1/4" is a mystery, let alone impossible. I'm not asking for a solution, but I just had to comment that even though that looks like a lot of work, be thankful you do not live where I do. I am not kidding, it's that bad. I dug a hole to plant a Lantana, and before we planted, I filled it with water, in the middle of our 120° summer!!! The next day, the water was down about 1" but still there. I suspect the 1" left in the form of evaporation, but seemed like none of it absorbed and left through the sides. Basically like a hole in concrete. :( EDIT: I did find that if I water the ground with a length of soaker 1/4" for a couple of hours per day, the stuff turns to quicksand. THEN I can actually dig down. This has to be the hardest soil on the planet! I cannot WAIT to move to a place with fertile soil. Anyway, great video! THANKS!

@KumarGundra 6 жыл бұрын

extraordinarily super

@garciavashchino1 5 жыл бұрын

nice... looks good...

@jamesoneill1904 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos

@derewreck Жыл бұрын

Roger was doing a speedrun on this yard.

@ivanchavez4788 7 жыл бұрын

awesome!!!

@varshithasettipalli3813 5 жыл бұрын

very nice

@johnklamm6720 4 жыл бұрын

Hey this message is for Rodger cook well I made a raised bed myself it's made out of an old diesel Tire I have a green thumb and I also have a John Deere tractor

@rosariopaiz6158 7 жыл бұрын

very nice .

@jonathangoopio3647 4 жыл бұрын

Good job..I like this video

@nehamenon8769 8 жыл бұрын

Wow

@SurferKenTV3 3 жыл бұрын

Roger: Throw some compost in there Lady: *proceeds to throw the compost over the fence 😂

@bruce-le-smith 6 жыл бұрын

pulling out the chartreuse hey 😉

@Bigdaddylover69 7 жыл бұрын

This man always makes them work lmao

@ayshabanu9449 7 жыл бұрын

very good idea 😂😃😄

@OscarM.94 4 жыл бұрын

Decent👍🏼

@eddieromero6612 5 жыл бұрын

His back pockets be touchin'

@brentgreear2336 6 жыл бұрын

He put a holly tree which will get crazy big and a Japanese red maple that can grow 30-40 feet in a tight area, whatever.

@abdallaahmed780 5 жыл бұрын

Brent Greear yeah but it's gonna be a great shade..

@squatchymusings4421 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. The holly is a BAD idea! I have one that is a 25 ft tall nightmare.

@specialagentjustin 5 жыл бұрын

That's why you prune...

@brianfong5711 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the holly was a dwarf cultivar, if it exists.

@33ladyRAM 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job :)

@tatianapressner526 3 жыл бұрын

What fabric would you recommend to use for the sitting area?

@patirvin-bz9pg 26 күн бұрын

I'm really surprised that the soil around the maple root system wasn't loosened. They roots need to be loosened and spread out, heading out from the tree, not circling it. It's as tho it is still in the pot. That's a rookie mistake.

@SocialFactss 7 жыл бұрын

I also wanted to plant number of trees in my garden can you give some fertilizer details so that it can benefit.

@user2144 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@GhulamAbbas-ek3hf 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate. Did you do job on artificial grass project as well. If you have any kind of video. Please send me. Thanks

@sheikov2000 9 жыл бұрын

The Japanese Maple was badly root bound. The roots should have been cut before planting it.

@berealrelentless6237 5 жыл бұрын

Nickolai is correct, rack out and trim some roots as well as pruning back the top(foliage and branches) and the tree will be healthy. Without, the roots may girdle worse and perhaps kills the tree. If he prunes it as mentioned, yearly, he can keep it small and vigorous.

@WorksforMe 3 жыл бұрын

agreed... maybe though he wanted to give them a bonsai !!! lol

@meedily 9 жыл бұрын

That dialogue at the end really lost it. Just give Barry Kripke a kick on the ass on the way out next time.

@nvstudio3050 8 жыл бұрын

+meedily I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard garden ideas try Loctavan Beautiful Landscape Strategy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my mate got cool success with it.