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.

@JimPutnam

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for following 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!

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! 😆

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!

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 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! 😩

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

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

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.

@doreen9838

19 күн бұрын

I feel the same in my neighborhood. Put bird feeders and bird houses lots of flowers make your space what you want I’m happy in my backyard!!!

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

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

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!

I love blue and white house! The transformation is amazing too 😊

Jim & Steph, you have done an amazing job at transforming this property!! Watching this video reminds me of how much you all have taught me over the years! What a blessing you are ❤🪴💐🫶🏼

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!

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

I've been anxiously waiting for the before pictures - you didn't disappoint! I expected the transformation to be grand, and it is just that! That's a good reminder for all gardeners to document because as time goes on we forget all the changes, the wins and the fails. I especially love the layering of all the textures in your gardens - it's lush and breathtaking. Thank you Jim and Stephany.

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

Holly's frosty face is lovely. Senior pups are so special. I have a dachshund that just turned 17. I still call him my puppy. 🐾 💙 I'm a new gardener. I started a little over two years ago, which is about when I found your channel. I've learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you!! 🌺🌼🌷🌱

@teresacleckner7994

18 күн бұрын

Jim & Steph really are great teachers! I started gardening incorrectly until I found this channel (when Jim was at the old house). I’m so grateful to have found it!! I’m continuing to learn from them! Keep watching them & you will continue to learn 😊 Have fun!Be a good steward🐦‍⬛🦋🐝

@AlisonMWyman

18 күн бұрын

@@teresacleckner7994 Thank you so much for your kind words! I've watched sooo many hours of videos, signed up for Learn to Garden, and have had several consultations with Jim. Last year was my first year starting annuals from seed. I made a few mistakes. This year I did much better and everything is looking great. I'm working on adding lots of natives and non-natives. I had so many pollinators in the garden last summer. I hope to attract even more this year. I really didn't know much about viburnums until I started watching Jim's videos. I love them! So far I have four different varieties and plan to add at least two more. Happy gardening! ☺🌺🌻🌱🦋🐛🐝🐦

Sweet Holly! ❤

The work you have done on your property is so impressive! Seeing the before and after and your explanation of what happened in each space is inspiring. The house and the gardens are beautiful.

Oh and forgot to say well done supervisor Holly! 😊

You did a fantastic job Jim.. Your content is always on point. Any time I assume some of your content perhaps doesn't apply to my interests in the garden you always surprise me with helpful information and your depth of knowledge... 👍to you.

I agree about getting plants with stories!

I love the more natural progression of the garden - not instant lush from scratch

The changes you've made complement the house and yard. Looks great!

The back of your neighbor’s shed would make a perfect screen for movie night! Lol. The garden is coming along nicely. What a positive change.

Wow Jim and Steph! Significant changes understate the description of the transformation of your property. Really like your vision and results. I agree that wider steps would enhance the back porch area. The cost of everything has certainly altered our plans presently and we continue to do gardening projects by ourselves as much as we can. Thank you both for sharing your amazing gardens with us as well as your experience and knowledge.

I like everything you have done to enhance your home and garden - a fabulous transformation!

I like how an “urban” garden in NC is a full blown, country cottage garden 😂😂😂💕🌳🥀🪻🌻🌼🌸

I love seeing the before and after! What a great result after all your hard work, very satisfying to see this. This is inspiring for viewers to see what can be done, and you provide such great information that many, including myself, are making more changes than previously imagined. Thank you!

Your garden is wonderful with all the different textures! It has changed so much just since the first time I started watching about 2 years ago.

Watched before you moved from your other home and have enjoyed watching the changes you have made to this property over the past 4 years. Thanks for all the great content and sharing your wealth of knowledge! The house and garden look amazing!

Love the documentation of the changes. I was beginning to believe I was doing something wrong by not finishing my own garden quickly like some of the other shows that don't tell us gardeners the real story 😀

Love watching y'all's garden evolve over the years!

❤hello 🙏 gardeners friends, have fun gardening.

Wow! I started watching your videos right about the time you moved in to this house. I didn’t realize how much things have changed. It really helps to document things in pictures or videos to see progress.

Thank you lovely video. 🐾 Holly is adorable 🥰 and very loved, she is always helping you in your garden x

Very nice! The feeling of accomplishment likely rivals the enjoyment of being able to relax and take it all in.

Great work folks! We love to see Miss Holly in the videos. She is a beautiful girl and a great friend. Thanks for the excellent info and interesting content!

I love your little house and garden. Ours is 100 years old house and falling apart but fits the kids and us and accommodates any grandparents who would want to stay here and be taken care of. Suprisingly, barely any plants in the yards so am working on that.

Fabulous reprise, Jim and Stephany! Loved seeing the emergence of your shiny new home, and luscious, verdant, fascinating, ever-alluring gardens.

Wow! What a beautiful, and challeging journey. Thank you for allowing us to join you and sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

A grand porch across the front of your home would be lovely - in my unsolicited opinion. Thanks for all your great advice.

Wow- amazing before and after. It’s all so beautiful !!

It doesn’t seem like it’s been four years. I started watching around the time you marked the circle out in the back garden. I watched all the videos though after seeing the first Q&A video. When you said you wanted plants that told a story, it reminded me of Dr Armitage.

Looks beautiful!!!!! I’ve seen every episode of your new garden 🪴 wow at the work we have both done together 🤣🤣🤣 mines still needs way too much work I’m a one woman show and made way too many different gardens … whew goodness it surely keeps me busy I finally found what I absolutely LOVE to do!!!!! I could stay in my garden all day piddling around I wish I could get it all in good shape for just Maintenance instead of building… I’m on year 3 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 love ms Holly

Wow J & S! I haven’t had time yet to watch your older videos..(i will in the winter when I’m not so busy!)..but you guys have done just a crazy amazing job there. How lush and beautiful! Love the no-turf…AND the best part of your house is that curve on your back porch! 👍🏻👍🏻

Loved seeing the before and after. Hopefully I can find first video. Wonderful, that you can live close to everything, and have lots of walking opportunities in the neighborhood. Quite the transformation. I'm sure it is very gratifying!

If your house faces south, would NOT sacrifice the natural sunlight by putting a covered porch across the whole front. That porch roof would be right above the windows and dramatically reduce your light. Maybe if you have tons of sunshine exposure from all other directions....

Your garden has come along ways! Our gardens are about the same age. I moved from Michigan to Florida and had to learn how to garden here and it’s definitely different plus much harder but I’m winning!😎👍❤️

Thank so much for the before and after! I've watched you since before you bought this house and I enjoyed watching you make it such a cute little flower -covered cottage. Well done.

Your home and garden looks so beautiful. The transformation is amazing. I am looking forward to all the color coming soon to the garden.

Love it!!! Its so inspiring!!! We just moved to NC 3 years ago and seeing your progress helps keeping me from getting overwhelmed. Thanks to you and Stephanie for all you do❤

Love before and afters. Thanks for sharing this with us. Amazing transformation. We've learned tons from you and your projects, especially as we live just south of you in the NC Sandhills. You two make a great team!!

Love the transformation! I've learned so much. One thing I realized is that I need to rethink Pathways in my garden

I love this kind of video. Watching and hearing about before and after transformations! Thanks for sharing your journey.

Sooo cuteeeee! Wow, what a change. Yep I remember that shed, you had a canoe by it ,you said you didn’t have anywhere to put it. I was going to comment, hang it on the back of the shed. Holly is adorable. To be almost 16, she’s definitely happy 🌳🌳🌳🐕

Jim the garden looks incredible! you guys have put in so much hard work and it shows ! Love how it all flows together.. I’ve built my garden around my natural walking paths as well and I find it worked very well.. love watching your videos and learning from you !

Absolutely incredible!! The house and gardens are all amazing 💚

Amazing transformation in four short years!😍

Looks so great. You have inspired us these 2 years too. 😊

Absolutely gorgeous! Well done Jim!

Beautiful garden and home! Glad you provided this before and after. Helps to imagine what is possible with lots of hard work and creativity. Your blue sparkles with all the gorgeous shades of green.

Very nice transformation and thank you for sharing your horticultural knowledge.

It was interesting to see all the wonderful changes you both made on your property. Question: would you ever consider making a video about gardening with your dogs (do you consider different types of plants due to potential urine damage, do you plant anything for them to graze on, etc etc).

Happy to see a before and After again 😊

Looks beautiful Jim!!

Beautiful! Love all the different shades of green!

Loved seeing the changes over the years. Your garden is great! Love the blue color on your house. My house is blue too and needs new paint.

Steph...you do a good job with that camera. So many channels can give you sea sickness, are glarey, off kilter....you are steady and sharp, colors good...I appreciate it.

@stephanycoakley7352

18 күн бұрын

thank you so much. still learning

What a wonderous beautiful transformation!!!

Very nicely done. You've transformed it beautifully.

I love this for you so much!!! Thank you for sharing this dramatic and inspirational change!

Thanks for sharing. 😍. The daily videos make the area look so big but seeing it overall it’s cozy, and of course with your training everything is nicely placed. Seeing this, I am motivated that a little sweat equity and planning will turn my space into something just as nice.

I really enjoyed watching this garden progress video. I’m now dealing with issues that arise from a mature yard with overgrown plants, trees and which has gravitated toward a shady garden on balance. I’m resolved to get some of these issues resolved, as inspired by your video.

Great video! It’s wonderful to see the progression of your hard work.

Well done Jim and Stephanie 🎉

Such a great video! So lovely!

Love all the chgs y’all have made! I purchased a Golden Falls Weeping Redbud last yr (fall 2023) bc I loved urs so much! It’s thriving and looks beautifu! Ppl stop and ask what kind of tree it is when I’m outside all the time.

I guess I was under the understanding that trees roots only grew as far as their canopy? 💐💚🙃

Wow. I so enjoyed this vid Jim. You should be proud. Thx!

Fun! Loved seeing the before and after--you have done a great job!

Looks great but love the shutters on the before ❤

Raleigh! Whoop Whoop! I am slowly working on my own yard here in Onslow Co.

OMGolly!! Beautiful!! You must be so happy with this wonderful transformation. Love it, love it!!!! Thanks for the before and after shots.

Beautiful transformation ❤ it’s amazing

Outstanding vision brought to fruition! Have you two considered a creamy yellow front door? Since chartreuse might be considered a theme in the garden, 😁it would strengthen the connection between the two. 🌸🐝

Love your channel and the transformation is amazing!

I thought the exact same thing when you guys first painted the shed and later the house, in regards to the color choice with you guys being so close to NC State. Lol ! Looks great!

Beautiful transformation! 💚🌿

Thanks Jim and Stephany. It was fun to see the progress you have made in your garden.💐💚🙃

How remarkable! Beautiful!

Wow, you've come a long way! Wonder if the Golden Falls Redbud would burn up in full sun in Florida. I have no shade

I really like seeing the progress and changes to the garden. It has inspired me and I am always happy when I see it, even when mine isn’t as far along in maturity as I would like. I remember watching you plant those SL camellias at your old house, and that was the first time I actually started having a vision for my back yard.

I think Japanese maples also have a similar struggle with the roots. I have bed that I took a full grown JM out of and there are roots everywhere.