Garden Transformation Before and After

A garden is never finished. My garden is 27 years old and I'm still making changes. Yours looks wonderful. I can't wait to see your finished patio.

I am so glad we documented the transformation of our new construction home from 5 yrs ago to today. It is unbelievable how much it has changed. I guess we don't see it cause we see it every day lol . I have followed along on your new home and it's amazing what you have accomplished!! Thank you for bringing us along.

I love before and afters! The original home had so much potential. You and Stephanie have turned your home into one that makes passers-by stop, look and feel happy!

So many changes! They're night and day changes that have significantly elevated the look and feel of your property. You both have done amazing work and I hope you've had fun along the way as well. Holly is pretty amazing too - such a precious pup!

There's few pictures of my house and landscape when we moved in because it was so awful. We've got two Oak trees close to the front porch and immediately I started letting the leaves stay under them. Their growth has really kicked into gear and they provide great shade for the porch, making it more pleasant. I have limited funds and strength so I used limbs to designate the bed around them and started putting in plants I'd held in huge pots for years. The Hosta and ferns were already grown and took off! I've put in natives from plant rescues and found some that were still there despite previous mowing. It's not as tidy as your yard and definitely a work in progress but it's mine and I enjoy it. The birds sure enjoy the trees and the feeders and plants that's there for them. Our dog Molly is ageing too, her favorite spot is on the loveseat on the porch. Now if she could keep the squirrels away from the birdfeeder.... We have no need for turf and I have no desire to mow so we've left the natives for the wildlife. It's keeping the deer from eating my Hosta for now. Would I like more resources and more control? Perhaps, but pleased overall. Your's is looking great!

I thought the transformation of my garden was huge, until I watched this video😊 Your front & back gardens are absolutely beautiful!

I love the ‘You modify as you go.’ I am a newer gardener (5 years ish) and I am having to constantly shuffle things around as I am learning. Labor of love for sure.

I just love the "we turned gray together" comment! She definitely manages to have a cameo in almost every video--she can't help it! The camera loves her! 😆

She has an ‘eeyore’ look…”Im fine…hope your day is better than mine.” One of my pups is like that…❤

Thank you Jim, Stephanie, and Holly for taking us along on your journey! I love the before and after! STUNNING transformation 😍 I have learned, and continue to learn so so much from you. I am so appreciative of all your knowledge , thank you!

Love it all, but that arch detail on the back porch is really great.

Appreciate seeing the before and after. You all have done an amazing transformation! I like that every plant should have a story.🌳

Sweet Holly! ❤

I agree; my garden is actually on its 2nd version of my masterpiece. (😩🤦🏾) This before and after, as well as your discussion on the path systems; has really helped me get a handle on tackling my backyard, which has a slope. I already have a few berms to control water flow; but now see that with paths, patios and plantings; that I can really control the amount of erosion. I always just left the backyard alone to the kids and dog. I am taking it back over now. Lord, help me now! 😩

The colors and textures in your gardens are so enjoyable to see. I live in a new housing area and most people here do not have one bush in their backyards. How can they enjoy their patio looking at a bare yard with an ugly board privacy fence? It amazes me because of my difficulty in finding plants the last few years. My yard, both front and back are filled with plants and almost looks out of place on my street. I've noticed that many new developments where every tree and bush has been cleared, people have the few cheap shrubs and one puny crepe myrtle tree that the builder planted in the front. Why do you think this is the trend these days? I miss hearing the birds chirping in my garden but they are just passing through my yard as there is nothing else for them in the area.

“Modify as you go!” ~ I’m do the same here in North Texas.

What a huge difference! everything looks so lush right now. You both have done a great job really transforming the property.

Beautiful! I need to up my evergreen and hardscape game. The flowering perennials always call to me but my winter garden is bleak. Y’all’s videos always teach and motivate me. Thank you!

What a phenomenal job you & Steph did with your home and gardens! HortTube is my #1 favorite everyday channel! Thanks for all the work you do putting everything together!

Amazing! I was talking to a friend about you today. We discussed how genuine your approach to gardening is and how we appreciate that in a utube setting. Thank you