It's wonderful that Aaron has gone from the shy person occasionally speaking during the shows to the confident intelligent partner who now is on camera. Hurray for you both.

Absolutely love how Aaron is with Laura, so supportive, and loving, such an honest treasure to see in a young couple! Thank you both for sharing all that you do, very inspirational!

I am now 80 years old and when i was 20 and working my way through college, i worked on Mackinac Island. We called the tourists fudges because everyone was carrying boxes of the fudge. People love to see the old fort. i noted your picture of the horse pulled carriages didn't show the deposits that the horsed left behind.. The Indian Reservation was important. There is so much more than those beautiful homes.

I love that Aaron is your co-conspirator Laura, he’s just as excited about developing your different gardens and is pushing his own creativity with ideas for the hay racks and more. It’s wonderful how he’s grown so confident, and the way your design ideas merge and twine around each other are just indicative of what a great, like minded team you are.

Hi Laura! I heard what you said about Oak trees and losing their leaves. I know you all have issues with your alkaline soil and thought you could use this information, that many people are not aware. When Oak tree leaves break down, they become acidic and make the soil around the tree acidic, which makes sense since Oaks prefer acidic soil. I live on Florida, zone 9 and this area is covered in old giant oaks with moss hanging from their branches. They are very old, large, majestic trees. If they grow in your area, you may want to plant several of them in one area, as their roots grow rather shallow and they use each other’s roots to form a strong underground plate to keep them from falling in strong winds, which I know you all have. If you were to establish such an area, maybe on your most newly acquired property, near the already wooded area, you could rake up the leaves each Fall and spread them to mulch other areas of your property to help with your alkalinity issues. Just a thought.

Wow! I like Aaron’s “ get it done “ attitude! I think many of us gardeners would like a partner like him!

I really enjoy just sitting with you and Aaron in the garden and just listening to the 2 of you chat...kind of like a fly on the wall...but without the guilt of eavesdropping. lol

I think you and Aaron are continually discovering why you fell in love in the first place! And that is so cool to see it come through to your audience!! God Bless you guys!❤️❤️❤️❤️

You 2 are so darn cute! Best video ever. Without knowing it, you have demonstrated good communication between 2 people with different character traits; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses! I work with children and families in crises. Always looking for examples of healthy exchange❤. Thank you

Love seeing Russell in the videos! It’s fun listening to you and Aaron think and talk back and forth.

As a mental health therapist I giggled at your “counseling session”. Note that most of our character qualities are neutral, for instance, strong willed. It can be expressed as determination or stubbornness, it’s a very great character quality to have! Love your positive attitude!

Love you two together! I'm so stealing: "I reserve the right to be wrong"! Adorable!

Another good one… love it when you two get off on other subjects … interesting to see how you interact… cute. 👍👍👍

So, I just have to say that the two of you are so endearing. I love your interaction…you make me smile and quite often giggle. Thank you for your refreshing respect of each other and sweet positive attitudes. You’re a joy! 😊

Do you guys have any idea how informative and entertaining you are together?! I just love these recaps. ❤️🌸🌼🌿

Just love these recaps. Aaron & you completely getting off subject is so fun. Y’all are really good together😄

The beneficial bugs would also be much safer for you, your children, and the environment, as apposed to spraying poisons regularly. Hugs and love to all of you. Such an inspiring garden.

MY NEW FAVORITE SAYING “I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING I SAY.” Made me laugh out loud!

I love watching the interaction between Laura and Aaron!

I totally agree in regards to the Mums, such a short lasting fall fad. I really try (with lack of choices in our area)utilizing grasses, sedum, corbels etc. I appreciated seeing your faces with the shirt clip microphone vs the larger ones in the studio:) Have a great Sunday! Cooler in Michigan this morning as well!

One of the easiest ways to propagate hydrangeas is by layering. Bend a lower branch under soil level while attached to mother plant (a landscape pin or rock can help hold it in place) cover with soil- then by next season it will form roots and can be clipped from the main plant and transplanted. I've used this method several times with good success. Thank you, Laura and Aaron, for sharing your journey- every vid is a treat!

Just wanted to say I Love You're Relationship as husband and wife! The love and respect for eachother shines when you communicate. 💕Thanks for making me smile. You are blessed to have such an amazing beautiful Life.🤗

Did you guys find the perfect match for each other or what!?? I love how you two know so much of the same "language" - most couples know what they know as individuals and don't usually work so well together. God bless your marriage and many more years of happiness and health working together to build something BEAUTIFUL!!

Hi Laura and Aaron. Just an idea, to hide tubing on the fenceposts, what about attaching white plastic plumbing pipe to the back of each post and feed the irrigation through the piping to where you want it

Aaron you’re so diplomatic as well as being complimentary too, a wonderful quality in a person - especially a husband and partner. WTG Aaron.

Oh I definitely need a lesson from Laura on the best way to handle "not to getting mowed over". I stand up for myself and people think I'm a witch. 😱 Then I cry about it later. 😭

I’m grateful for anything you care to film and share, but I would love to see more infrastructure progress updates. It’s such a learning opportunity for amateur gardeners. I’m sad not to get to see the evolution of the brick walkway to your back door.

Russell sitting next to his mama.. ❤️❤️🐈‍⬛🐈

Enjoyed your location for the video today. The post and fence is beautiful

Good morning, Laura & Aaron ☕️ I laughed out loud when you were excited to see the squirrel 🐿😂 I have a lovely family of them ALL around my house and if they only ate my sunflower 🌻 heads, I’d be happy. They dig up most all of my tulip 🌷 bulbs 😡Every. Year! It’s a constant battle 😂 I’ve planted the Serendipity Alliums in abundance which has seem to deter them somewhat. 🤷‍♀️Great recap, can’t wait to see the walkway! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

I'm so pleased you are finding that work life balance. Work is necessary and for many of us it's a passion. But our faith in God and Family will ultimately give us the greatest rewards. Aaron and your commitment to this give me faith for future generations.

I love listening to you guys banter! The humility you both have and the obvious respect for each other is so refreshing to see! Have you ever thought about speaking at couple’s seminars? 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I grew up in SoCal. Disneyland was a yearly inspiration for “new” plants, especially for that climate. It was the first place I saw cabbage in the landscape. Mid 1970s. Their topiaries were fantastical. Fantastic and magical. I love commercial gardens for that reason. They don’t have the time to waste on plants that might not work in the long run.

Heidi from Garden Crossings is awesome and so is the store ❤

Just want to say, that I love the back and forth that you and Aaron do on different subjects. It helps to hear the thought process that you both have. I think it helps us make decisions about our own spaces, sometimes going with Aaron and other times with you, depending on our own situations, likes and dislikes. Thank you for all the knowledge you bestow on us. I'm older and have learned so much from you both. Sometimes wishing I had mo ed quicker also, Aaron.

Aaron, “I don’t like things that look dead”, 😂 Me either, Aaron!

Squirrels, the biggest pain ever. I enjoyed watching them playing, chasing each other around the trees, right up until they started getting in the attic. $750 later for repairs, they ate a hole in the roof, I don't enjoy the little buggers anymore.

I have divided a Limelight hydrangea because it had a tall straight cane that I wanted to use as a standard. It worked perfectly and both pieces are still living. $30 for the plant vs. $150 for an established standard. Win!

I love PW Direct, plus they have free shipping over $45. I’ve ordered direct from them, Home Depot and Amazon which all comes from Four Star. I had to order my Proud Berry last year from White Flower Farm because I wanted a 1 gallon size.

Hey Laura & Aaron! I really enjoy watching the highlight videos. Sometimes I've clicked because of the topics listed in the title... but then I can't make it through the whole segment to to get to where you talk about the topic I was interested in hearing. Any thoughts on putting a "timeline" in the description to tell viewers at "what intervals" you talk about "what topics"? Appreciate that this takes more time out of your day to do, but perhaps you would consider it. Maybe there are other subscribers who feel similarly. Never the less, thank you for all your content... Love watching all your channels!!

You guys are so funny & cute! What a team! I have so many solar lights & love them! You water everyday, aren't you afraid of running out of water, since you have a well? Love your recaps!

The "LOOK" Laura gets when Aaron regrets not moving "fast enough" 😄😄😄

Squirrels are cute and I actually had several in my yard that I helped treat for mange so they wouldn’t die one winter, but don’t wish for too many lol! They come to my sliding glass door and scratch on it looking for food. I feed the birds and the squirrels love the sunflower seeds. And don’t even think about wanting chipmunks 🙄. 😊

I love the iron fence behind you in this video...Everything looked so elegant !!

You guys are so cute! Its always fun to hear couples discuss how they kind of covertly "work around" the other person's habits - "I thought if I just rip it out and create an eyesore FOR SURE Laura would design her plan,,,," LOL! My husband does this too

🌿Laura you look so lovely with that beautiful background. Wish I were there sitting in another wicker chair! 🌿

I love how much Russel wants to be near you lol

On the lighting front, it sounds like you need to invite Jerry and Jenny back. They did a great job with their landscape lights recently!

Love how Russell is near you always Laura.

Greetings, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 I love your "Visits on Sunday" with your Aunt Peggy ❤️ I pour my cup of coffee ☕️ and put my feet up and just stop and listen. Thanks for sharing and I hope everyone has a great day 👩‍🌾👍

Love how you just called your parents house or driveway in the wild. Ha, ha 🤣

I enjoy seeing the interaction between you and Aaron. It is always so respectful and loving.

U guys are so sweet together. U listen to each other and respect and love each other the way u portray urselves I sure u have disagreements but u feel like ur genuine to me.God bless and keep making great videos.

Hi Laura and Aaron! This was another enjoyable recap. I love listening to the two of you talking about different things. Thank you so much for sharing!

I love the sweet marriage counseling session 😍 thank you for being real. I admire you more for it.

With the campus planting it may not get quite as much view during the summer but just think it has all summer to fill out and come into its glory right when the students are coming back to campus for a glorious showing!!

Your videos are so inspiring. I'd love to see some videos centred on certain topics so that it's easier to find information all on one video. Otherwise, I find myself making notes that I can never find later or I'll remember that you talked about a great productive rose but can never find the video again. For example, comparing the different varieties of roses, and maybe combinations of annuals for pots that work together or in different areas (my petunias looked great in the morning but drooped in the afternoon sun). You certainly explain perfectly the layout of new gardens! This type of video might be great to watch in the winter while we're making plans for our gardens. Just a thought

We have so many squirrels, they make gardening a challenge. They get after sunflowers and pumpkins as soon as they bloom or start to ripen. I still enjoy seeing them but...they will eat stuff. Always enjoy these talks with you and Aaron, Laura.

FYI guys, re the garden lights, Costco sells beautiful, bright solar lights! I have 2 sets of 5, one each on my pathways & you don't need any other form of lighting. And I've had them for 3 years & I still love them!

You guys are too much! 😉❤️😄 It’s so fun listening to your chats!

Squirrel!!! 😂😂😂. Makes me wanna go watch “Up!l

Oh Laura one squirrel that’s fine, but trust me they are terrors if more !! I have spent the entire Spring and Summer this year repairing much and plants that get broken from their digging! I can’t even bare to look at one I’m so fed up. I’ve a giant maple they love to nest in the the bits of branches they nibble off to build their nests are a constant source of clean up( they nibble off more then they use!). And moles! I won’t get started! Lol

Regarding splitting hydrangeas ~ I have an Annabelle that is from one my great grandmother (who would be 144 on October 4) moved to SE Nebraska from south central Nebraska. I have cut chunks out of mine and given them to my cousins. One lives in Salt Lake City, UT and the other one is in Charlotte, NC. They are thriving beautifully.

You guys are just so cute! Love watching your interactions about future and past projects. I would love to see the hay racks back. They are so beautiful on a fence line.

Love, love, LOVE your recaps! Any plans on relocating the pond less waterfall? I can envision it in the Hartley area. Although it was originally located in a shaded area, I believe it would look lovely in full sun along with the dear butterfly garden you created with Benjamin (as well as the fencing you constructed out of pallets).

Just a thought, since everything is dug up right now, dig up the septic tank and preventatively replace it before it goes out...

One of my favorite sayings, in both a literal and metaphorical sense, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is today”

I grow Hydranges……all you do is lay one of the branches down on the grown and lay a rock on top where the branch touches the grown and the Hydranges will root itself……that’s how I’ve done most of mine….I probably have 40-50 bushes!!!

Use Rainex when you wash the windows in the Hartley. It works great!

Oh how I cringed when you got excited about the squirrel. I know they are “cute” and you don’t see them often, but here in Georgia Zone 7b, I think of them the way you think of gophers. They are SO destructive! They chew everything from facia on the house to wires in the truck, dig up every bulb I plant - even daffodils that they don’t eat. Take a bite out of a tomato, decide they don’t like tomatoes, forget and try the next one… and it goes on. We call them furry-tailed rats.

Heres the facts….. its 100% my opinion hahahahaha When you were talking about proven winners and their structure, reminded me of the history of the roman empire a little bit.

I love the interplay between the two of you. Thanks for sharing with us. Ps Aaron, I finally got to using the box blade on my driveway. What a game changer! I love my driveway again. My mother in law gave me a chunk of her old fashioned hydrangea. The thing was massive and has become massive again. I don’t know if all hydrangeas could be split this way but the old snowball bush variety can be propagated this way.

Yuccas are SO easy to hate, especially when you have tried to get rid of them! Had a neighbor who planted them around a utility pole on what was actually my yard. I spent 4 years, digging and repeatedly spraying before they finally died. I dug out massive roots, repeatedly.

35.05, Talking about putting the hayracks back up again along your driveway - using Bordeaux and Imperial Blue - sprinkle in some Amethyst also. That would be a gorgeous display, I think.

Love these videos with you and Aaron, Laura. You make me feel like I’m sitting right there with you. Please plant those yuccas in the ground in the south garden. I think Aaron will come to like them. They won’t get brown and shabby in the ground and will make a great statement out there. The foliage is striking….I especially like the hairlike fibers that weave through the leaves….and the blossoms on their tall spikes are magnificent. They will perform much better in the garden and require no maintenance. I think they would be amazing sprinkled throughout that area. 😊💖🦋🕊

I love the recap videos where Aaron participates 👌

Love your recaps especially when we see your personalities shine as a couple.

No hesitation from Aaron..,. "Payroll" 😉😂🤣😅

I’m with you, Laura. Snow on the mountain… never again! Such an invasive spreader.

Would love to see the set up of the 150 watering tank and hose.

Happy Sunday everyone! While going about our everyday activities, we'll be keeping in mind all those affected on 9/11. Never forget!

Squirrels will not be your friends for very long! They'll dig in Aaron's grass and they will stand on the rim of your flower pots and dine on your flowers as if they're at their own personal buffet.

Bring back the hayracks, DEFINITELY! They were beautiful!

Laura "I am so excited to see a squirrel in our garden"....... Lol all they do is digg in my flower pots and beds.

Good morning Laura & Aaron! Nice to see you this glorious morning 🌄 We here in the South have just started our Fall season too and yes it is wonderful 🍁🍂🍃🌾🐞🐝🦋

Well you just answered one of my long standing curiosities which has always been with the two cats free roaming the property do either of them ever get stuck in an outbuilding overnight. 😂 I agree with you it would never be a big deal because all of your structures are lovely and I’d pick any one of them to get stuck in for a night. Just have been curious if you have that happen regularly since they seem to like to travel into wherever the action is going on (aka wherever Laura is)

I love the conversation and respect between you and Aaron! I worked closely with both of my husbands and it was a blessing. Laura, thanks for giving me the courage to rip out and cut back plants. Later this fall I’m pulling out big boxwoods, removing a dying tree, cutting a massive leatherleaf viburnum in half, transplanting some grasses and trimming some bushes. You’ve given me a lot of inspiration for new plants to add too. Thanks for all you do!

Aaron is so sweet.

Annexed into the city? Taxes may go up, but your "WATER BILL" would be astronomical.

Believe me! You don’t want squirrels!! They are a pain in the 🍑!

Aaron you crack me UP!! "HI part 35 of the brick walkway!" but its also TRUE! making content as a living is a job, you need to know what tasks to do yourself and film them and what to outsource. Focus on the tasks that you know and are "nice" (ok digging in 110F is not nice to do ) to do and see and also gives value to your viewers is your bread and butter, not 35 episodes of the same brick walkway! I love to see how you actually have mastered this fine line of what to do yourself and what to outsource! That is what keeps me coming back every time. TO the costs loved to see some actual numbers what it cost to run the lavish garden you have. Maybe during winter you have time to do something like that?

You too are so awesome together! It’s such a pleasure to be included in your banter and conversation. Thank you for sharing!

I agree with you Laura on mums, I have one pot that I will put the commercially grown ones in, but you should try Mammoth Daisy mums in your gardens, I live in MN zone 4b, I give them very little care, and they come back every year and are spectacular in the Fall. They grow slowly over the summer providing green ground cover until September when they start blooming, and keep going until a hard freeze, you can also trim them back to keep them shorter.

Loved this recap. I really enjoy when the two of you just get to chatting away about subjects. I’ve purchased a bunch of perennials to plant this fall at my new house, which technically we haven’t closed on & im nervous for the first time about being able to get my hands on that property in time to get all the planting done before the real cold hits here in Mi - because there are no established flower beds.. I am hoping to do the no dig method, but I keep picturing Laura planting her first plants in their no dig area and I imagine having chunks of cardboard all over the place! lol 😆 wish me luck y’all!! Thank you for the inspiration Laura! 😊♥️

The lighting is easily something you could do. I promise. I did it and I’m an old lady. I was younger at the time but it was surprisingly easy. You have the tools to support the project too. Go pick out your lights and plan for it during the winter. You’ll be so happy you did.

The look that Laura made to the camera at 24:13…priceless! (at Aaron’s comment of “My only regret is not moving fast enough.”)

Those winds, WOW!! Yaa for no tree loss. Lol, Laura don't name names...just kind of roll your eyes towards that person. Heehee

The sun is beginning to shine on you. Your hair shines like an angle,beautiful

When I can’t find a plant at the garden centers, I’ve ordered from Proven Winners direct and it’s been awesome. Really healthy plants packaged well and shipped quickly.

Wonderful recap, thanks.