I love how confident you two are now! When I started watching Aaron was mostly silent, no fart discussions 😂, no grabbing benches and moving about. It feels like we're all best friends now. I have learned so much from your show. My son and I have spent so much time this spring putting in trees and shrubs at our newly built house because we watch you together. He is autistic and just loves watching "flowers" as he calls your show. We moved in to a blank space this Feb and we both have so many ideas to thank you for. It's fun to have inspiration for our shared hobby.

Sorry Laura, I’m on team Aaron for the boxwood idea near the Hartley. I think that matching the other side and widening the path makes lots of sense. It’s just amazing how much progress has happened over such a short time. Love it!

I totally see Aaron's vision of shifting the hedge line! Its giving me memories of the round hedge in the back garden Laura was so resistant to pull.😁

Aaron is right on the patio and bench situation. I love the balance.

I vote YES to the one black window box under your kitchen window!!!!!! It NEEDS it. You NEED it. Ok, WE need it :)😊

100% agree with Aaron on putting the benches on the brick! They almost look they’re blocking any sort of walkway.

I absolutely love these tours, and I hope you never get tired of walking around your garden and explaining all of the same plants over and over again because honestly it’s like watching a brand new tour each time. these are one of my favorite videos. 😊

I liked Aaron's idea about the walkway and moving the rocking benches

I know you probably feel that garden tours like this is too long and too "rambly" and stuff one can feel about putting up long videos like this, but I have to say; WE LOVE IT. It's like getting to know you, seeing you be passionate and getting to know your vision and thought process, and it is awesome!! 🧡🥰🌱

Usually team Laura…but Aaron’s idea is spot on! Benches should not just be beautiful, but have function as well. They look like they are an afterthought in the soil like that .

I love how casual this garden tour was! It’s nice to be included on the conversation of deciding what to do with different areas and to hear out Aaron’s ideas! Definitely love the idea of several benches tucked in the openings in the west side garden!

I love the big low basin fountain idea. In the brick patio area. That sounds perfect.

A black bench under the window so you can set to take your shoes off or put them on. With a basket of flowers and a pretty throw or small quilt. Everything 😊is beautiful.

Never…apologize for the length of your video. We all love it!😊

I agree with Aaron about the benches. They are gorgeous but they kind of block the space rather than enhance by my eye 🤷‍♀️ Looks like that area is still in brainstorm stage 🙂 Laura always has wonderful ideas so her final design will be just right 👌

I can probably say 95% of us make it to the end of your videos because we love them that much. Especially the tours. Everything is looking so good and the transition is just beautiful in some areas. Well done!!

Laura: “What is that smell?” Aaron: “Smells like a fart.” They both laugh and think it’s the other one!! Too funny and so true in couples to do!!🤣😆

I like Aaron's idea of the benchs on the brick with a back drop of boxwoods behind them

I love, love, love the garden tours! Please don't apologize for the length of the video, I could watch it all day. You all do amazing things. Thank you for sharing.

I usually tend to agree with Laura's ideas, but I really like Aaron's bench idea. Keep working it out. The end result will be great!

Aarons right about the benches, patio and hedge 😊

Aaron is right about the benches. I wouldn't sit on a bench on mulch. Aaron is correct!

I agree with Aaron , move the rocker benches , git rid of the interior box hedge , put in the new hedge to match the rest of the box . It's a better look .

Laura, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but your audience fan club will relate. I've been with you guys since the very beginning. Your tours are like spending time with best friends, just so much fun! From you and your mom trying things on at the antique stores, bumping your head on branches and birdfeeders, looking at us so offended by them, How dare they! Stepping and tripping over cats, to you and Aaron's discussions over boxwoods and benches, to farts in the wind. You have brought me, so many times to the deepest, fall off my chair laughter and eyes full of tears. I Love you all so very much! Humbling and Hilarious! And we've all learned SO much as well. Blessings to all of you for so much pleasure you bring others. (PS...I like the rocker benches where they are facing each other. Moving the boxwood closer to the tree might put them in too many roots and compacted soil thus needing more water, etc.)

I am betting your neighbors are just as happy with your addition of trees along the border as you are. They are getting a beautiful backdrop to their property without costing them anything. It is a Win-Win for everyone.

I like Aaron’s idea of symmetry around the patio. And I like your idea Laura of the large basin with a short water spurt in the space you’ve left. In fact I was thinking along those lines when you mentioned it and I said yes, do it.

Love Aaron’s idea regarding the boxwoods. The walking path needs to be wider. You can have Aaron sit next to you on the bench ❤

She is always right. She has always been right. She will always be right. Took me 20 years to really get those 3 concepts. It has radically transformed my life for the better. ☺

Aaron trying to change Laura's mind on the benches. We now have something to look forward to, how will this episode end? Will Laura convince Aaron to sit on the bench as is, or will Aaron convince Laura the view is better in the other direction. I love watching you two trying to work out how your garden will progress. Never tire of taking a walk in your gardens.😍

I agree with Aaron on the benches!! They look so much better and make sense on the brick instead of in the dirt!

Wow! Such progress!! I agree with Aaron about the boxwood hedges near the Hartley. Will be a great change and solution to that area. 💕

I like Aaron's boxwood hedge idea so much.

So Aaron is right about the bench’s. Sorry Laura. When you have a beautiful fountain in the center you will want to sit and enjoy the view.

Agree with Aaron 100% about the boxwoods on the brick patio.

Aaron is right about the rocking benches and boxwood hedge shape, Laura. He’s meeting you halfway and I think you’ll be so happy in the end!

A water fountain-A round decorative base with a round bubbling sphere in the middle. Low enough, yet you get the sound, but not too loud. Maybe 2 or 3 disk lights (could be color changing)at the bottom or on the inside of the fountain.

Aaron is totally right about the benches

I agree with letting the grass come over to the other side of the walk way. A quiet space for you eyes will allow the Hartley to shine in all its glory.

When Laura described a fountain for the area outside the Hartley, I pictured a stone fountain. Something to possibly consider. Thanks for brightening my day.

I needed an hour and a half of Laura and Aaron. Beautiful. Douglas was a kick today He laid down by your feet and flipped onto his back and then you accidentally stepped on him. Then for a full hour he followed you everywhere but at a distant as if, “man gotta watch her today-she’s definitely not watching where she’s putting those feet”. Then you knelt down for something and ‘bam’ he flew over there and got right beside you. The minute you stood up, he was off. I’d say he learns pretty quickly.

I’d love to have Aaron and Laura as our neighbors. Imagine the beauty looking from their yards! It’d definitely give a person the motivation to get outside and work on their own garden! 🪴

My vote is to bring a swath of the grass across that paved walkway between the house and hartley the way you described it. Resting place for eyes is a good idea and Aaron is so good at keeping the grass looking nice. But of course whatever you do will be just marvelous!

Have you considered a dancing water element instead of a formal fountain which holds water? Get some ideas from Las Vegas hotels. Aaron is fabulous at his video filming. No bouncing, slow turning, great close-ups, and panoramic views. Don't forget that the longer that you delay removing dead or dying trees, the longer it will take for new trees to begin getting good height for your family to begin enjoying. Paint the metal rocking benches a prettier color and add some pretty cushions upon which to sit. Has Aaron thought about creating movies? Where are the hanging containers that lined one of the fence lines? Has Aaron made any elderberry wine yet? By the way Law-rah, your flora encyclopedic memory is doing great! No project is too big for this young couple and their children! Savannah urns placed in the areas on each side of your brick pathway entrance to the new entry way to the house? Fantastic and fun tour! Giving all of us ideas for our own yards and gardens!

I loved the slightly different tone of this garden tour. The funny asides and little discussions about what you want to do next and the fun back and forth over your different ideas. It was so fun to see a little more of that back and forth between you and the unscripted commentary that I imagine usually gets edited out. Very relaxed, fun garden tour. I hope this is a look at what future tours could be like and not just a one-off while you all adjust with your new editor. So, so fun! ❤

I absolutely love that your cats follow you around the garden. They always make me smile when they are on camera 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

I vote for you to bring the grass up to the walkway and have it spill over to the other side. I love grass, it has such a calming effect and it’s easy on the eye. Besides, you have so much other open space that needs to be filled with plants. 😊

I wish I could fast forward to 2054 and see this space!!!

Agree that the kitchen window needs something...window box, bench or raised planter under it. I also agree with Aaron on the boxwood/walkway/bench idea. And a low basin fountain would look great in that open area.

I’m team Aaron on the boxwood and bench move. Also love that they left in that whole conversation - very much the convos I have in the garden with my husband.

Laura, I really want to agree with you regarding the boxwood hedge because I understand your vision and the feelings that go with that vision; however, I agree with Aaron on this one. He nailed it when he described the disappointment when you look at something someone has created and think “they were so close!” I have allowed sentiment to cloud my judgement but when I finally relented, I had no regrets. As you say, if you don’t like something, you can always move it. Try it Aaron’s way and if you don’t like it, change it back! Love the inspiration you give me to get outside in the dirt and I love the way you two “keep it real” in your interactions with each other.

Everything looks so good!! Two things though: 1. Not everything in a garden has to be matchy matchy....for what it's worth, the hedge by the fireplace it sooo good. Please keep Both sides! I loved your idea Laura. Sorry Aaron. 2. I also think a basin, oversized bowl type fountain with just a bubbler type center, would be awesome. You could still see over it, the sound of the bubbler would be so pleasing. Really enjoyed the tour. You are so far ahead of those of us in Vermont - what seems like another world away. Haha. Can't wait to see the playground!!!!!!

I agree with Aaron on the boxwood alignment at the brick patio. I think it would be worth it to take care it now, so you don't regret it in the future. I also would suggest moving the brick walkway that runs from the brick patio to the house to run straight towards the house. Mainly for the symmetry and formality of it. If you are going to be taking out the locust tree it would be a good time to make the changes you need to for the space so that it can start to reestablish.

I like Aaron's suggestion with the box wood hedge by the fireplace. The pathway is too narrow as it sits right now. Sorry Laura I agree with Aaron.😊

She says..."I am not closed to that at all!" As she moves the rocking bench back. LOL I love watching you too, it just brings me to chuckles. I love the black metal bench(s) in those open spaces on the West side walkway! Four would be perfect!

The longer your videos are the better! Every single second is completely enjoyable! 💚💚

The fart, the bench, the chemistry. Love you guys.

A black standing raised planter box would be pretty under the kitchen window.

The Sparkling Sprite crabapple at the Hartley took my breath away! It is glorious!❤❤❤

I like Aaron’s idea for the benches and boxwoods Also, I vote yes for the window box by kitchen door.

Well at least you gotta put pavement under those cute benches, they can't sit in the dirt floor, lol. Laura was definitely being defiant and putting the bench in its place. Love that little debate too. Can't wait to see the kid's play area, please make it something new and magical!! So many people with young kids are watching you, please inspire them! Wish you'd plant more hydrangea bushes and climbing hydrangeas. Also would be nice to see more amazing canopy trees especially in the kid's play area.

The “mystery smell” reminds me of the time when Laura and Aaron were filming and they found a dirty diaper on the front porch …the look they gave to the camera as they started blaming each other for it was priceless! Lol I still think of that day and crack up over it every time Laura films a Garden Tour😂

I like the idea of more grass in front of the Hartley! I think it would make the Hartley stand out more.

This was so fun to watch. So much has filled in and grown in the last year or two. Time flies! There are so many projects to look forward to. Every time Laura mentions something she's thinking of doing or points out an empty space that needs to be planted I'm like "oooh yes, exciting!" The gardens are stunning Laura. You have such great taste. I can't wait to see what you guys do next.

I think the idea of the grass "spilling over" to the other side would be so peaceful and soft to look at.

RE : Brick Patio Area I Fully Agree With Aaron's Idea Regarding The Boxwoods And Relocating The Two Black Metal Rockers. More Importantly, Standing His Ground. Just Keep In Mind, When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground. Good Luck !

You two talking about the smell have me spitting out my coffee with laughter. 😂😂

I loved the😂 discussion of benches what a hoot you two are. Thanks for making my day ! I had my 73rd birthday yesterday and getting a bunch of laughter today was the best.

You guys are HILARIOUS!!! "I thought it was you!"; " I thought it was YOU!" 😂😂😂😂😂

Hi there! A suggestion: instead of a kitchen window box, create a window table! In essence, you would be creating a shelf. The width of the window. You could use some pretty corbels under the table and put an array of beautiful smallish pots on the table. I saw a pic of it in a magazine at one point, and made one for my own kitchen window. I love it! Again, just a suggestion. I love your channel, and have watched for ages!

I agree with Aaron about the boxwood/ rocking bench situation. I think the current path is too narrow.

😻 Little Douglas stuck with you for the whole Tour! Which was great, btw ...the tour😊.

I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge and benches on the brick patio; it would look more uniform. Your garden has come so far and is so beautiful. You’ve been a real inspiration for my own city size small garden!

Was that you! No!!! Was it you! 🤣🤣 So good to see you two laughing together- natural not staged. Your garden is looking sooo good- Laura at her finest sharing her designs as we tour - so inspiring. Love you two and your garden.

I'm with Aaron on the rocking chair benches being on the patio...sorry Laura. The area with your large outdoor dining table (& with the large spruce) is just gorgeous ...what a beautiful space!

Every time I see a new video, Laura, I get inspired to keep trying...THANK YOU for being authentically you every time and motivating me to keep learning!

Laura your vision for the garden when there’s nothing is awe inspiring, your attention to detail and the choice in colors and balance are spectacular. In the end the legacy of this garden will live on far beyond anyone’s imagination, the personal touch of friends and family who have all played a roll in your dream to come together says a lot about your character. You have built a wonderful community far reaching, whenever they say one person can’t make a difference in community I say well let me tell you about Garden Answer ❤ thanks for always bringing a smile

I must agree with Aaron regarding the boxwood issue on the new large patio area. Sorry, Laura. We need the symmetry

Aaron has a long list of trees while Laura has a longer list, including trees, for future planting! I really enjoyed the tour, totally swept away by the magic of it all 💕

The cats are so cute how they follow you around all the time. They manage to make a cameo in almost every video.

Totally agree with Aaron on the boxwood placement and benches. It would really be beautiful!

I agree that the window by the kitchen door needs something. A window box would be perfect, but I totally get not wanting to put it on the freshly painted house. Maybe a wrought iron plant stand that is narrow and long shaped like a window box? It would tie in nicely with the trellis around the corner. I especially like the look of a "window box" style stand with terra cotta pots.

A gazebo would look so nice in that space in the South Garden… providing a respite from the sun when you’re out there working, listening to the pondless waterfall… so peaceful! ❤

Your tours are never too long. I love them. Has Douglas forgotten who has seniority out there?

Your property is so amazing. So much can be done when money is not an object. Thank you for the tour! Everything is so pretty.

I think it might be fun to develop a poll for your subscribers to see which way they would like to see the brick patio area--your way, Laura, of leaving benches as it and just continuing the walkway to other side as is OR Aaron's way where the benches are set ON the patio and then the hedge is moved over slightly to mirror the other side. I really like your designs Laura, but I have to agree with Aaron on this concept of moving benches to make the patio cozier and then having a hedge mirror other side for symmetry. I loved watching you all debate the issue :) Can't wait to see what you all decide. Also, I do agree that one window box under the window would look better...maybe an herb box since it's right outside the kitchen? Thanks so much for the tour!!!

I’m with Aaron on the boxwood debate! 😅

I agree with Arron on the benches and boxwoods

Didn’t hear a word you said bc I was so distracted by the cushy luxurious green lawn!! Good job Aaron!!!!!!!! It’s just glorious!

I agree with Aaron on the boxwoods flanking the walkway to the fireplace area. A wider opening would be better. But your little disagreement was so cute!

Consider: There are several gorgeous focal points inside the new bricked patio area. So, feels like the brick patio "room" is fighting with the Hartley "room." You could create a transition(a wood arbor) across over the rocking bench area. It would serve 2 purposes- an arbor over the new 2xhedgerow "walkway" would make it cozy and separate from the patio. The arbor would follow the hedgerow path across the top of the steps towards the chicken coop. Yes, the new Arbor will cut across the view to the Hartley from the seated area by the fountain but you'll still see the beautiful roof, and it will keep the Hartley from distracting the viewer from all of the beauty within the brick patio. Plus the arbor height will balance the height of the tree over the seating area and make it more of a room. This will free your mind's eye to consider a fountain size and scale for that space, not based on the Hartley view. Do continue the 2xhedgerow on the coop side like you suggested, curving back along the old pallet walkway, flanking it with one or two curving hedges mirrored like the fireplace side. Reposition the rocking benches by the red barn where parents can rest near the play area? (reposition them into shade where they aren't too hot to sit on). Perhaps get a white wisteria, to match the Hartley, training it over the new arbor, toward the fireplace area! (imagine looking through wisteria to peek at the Hartley!). The arbor will make the hedgerow walkway more intimate and less obvious, create shade, and will compliment both "rooms."❤

Laura.....I Love, love your choice of Colors @49:57 in that area! >> Purples / Blue / Pinks and W h i t e ! Hope you can add more White. It's so fresh, clean, pure and matches everything. White....is so elegant and.....Glows in the evening and in the shade.

In the brick patio area I would love to see a flat water feature in the center circle. A big piece of granite with 2” holes and a program that will squirt the water up into the air at random intervals. You may have seen this in public parks. Kids love it, and if you have a lot of guests, like for a large party, you can turn it off and walk on it. No tripping hazard!

I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting in a kitchen garden. My herb garden has become my favorite garden. It’s so nice to just snip a bit of what I want right outside the door. As I’ve gotten older I’ve put in a lot of sempervivum and violas for ground cover. Lemon balm is one of my favorites. It’s a great addition to a salad. I really think it will give you a lot of joy. Green onions will just keep growing after you snip them. So many possibilities. 🥰

"Smells like a fart" that totally made me laugh out loud. Too funny!!!

It's beautiful and it's about to become more beautiful still! 😂😂😂how Laura avoided to talk about the wisteria! So funny! About the boxwoods around the fireplace, I think Aaron is right! Laura, I was thinking about the same type of fountain for the patio....a big basin with water sprays in the middle of it and around it just some ground cover that can take the full sun... and maybe have a pretty color. Nice tour and I am looking forward to the new development all around! Oh, by the way if you are taking the disease trees out, just take all of the ones out. Don't limp them along, just add something that will perform! It's tough but better than extending the agony! Good luck! Blessings 🙏🏻💞

I would put a splash pad in that circle that way you give the kids an area to play in in summer time you have your view of the Hartley and you could add some really cool lighting that you could change color.

I’m with Aaron on the boxwood hedge. I could totally see his vision. The walkway seemed choked, even with a trim.

Please tell Aaron, not that it really matters, but I think his grass looks really great, that’s a lot of grass, that green is just as beautiful as the other shades of green.😊 thank you you are so inspirational, I wish I had your creativity, and your energy, Laura. God bless you and your sweet family🙏

Laura that Wyman crabapple is gorgeous! Sadly I agree with Aaron, if it’s got fire blight get it gone. You can always plant another or you can look for a species resistant to fire blight. It would be a shame to plant up a bed with shade loving perennials just to lose the tree to blight. If the top is dying out that isn’t the most encouraging sign that it will stick around either. Getting rid of diseased and damaged trees is never a bad thing. I view it as preventative measures in regards to safety as well as the spread of disease.

Aww Aaron, the grass is always greener😉 I think the lawn looks AMAZING!! I always enjoy these garden tours for inspiration on what I would like to add to our garden❤ And yes, I would definitely add a garden box to that one window, it looks a bit naked😅 compared to the others🌿🌷