I’m a new gardener and I first thought I wanted low maintenance - til I discovered maintenance is fun! I like dead heading my wild flowers, changing and morphing my beds, growing ground cover, growing vines up trellises… this is fun! I think maybe people who want low maintenance are making assumptions about it that may not be true.

@undefinedtygerpath4096

10 ай бұрын

It all depends on interests and stages of one’s life. I love gardening now but for many years I had other priorities and yard maintenance was a chore I didn’t have time for.

@peppercat8718

10 ай бұрын

I love gardening too, but as I'm getting older, it's gotten a little harder 😟

@MsCmsh

10 ай бұрын

It’s a balance between give and take! I love to see flowers blooming, naturally, it also means I probably need to deadhead in order to achieve the ultimate blooming Marathon that I crave. I know I can’t just take, I’ve to give my time too. I know, while I’m physically able to do the maintenance now, I’ll enjoy deadheading and gazing at the blooms while doing it. I know one day, I’ll start going the other way, and wind down on maintenance and just enjoy the look of simplified landscape. Let’s see how many decades will I be able to keep the balance?! 😅

@OfftoShambala

10 ай бұрын

Most people need low maintenance because they a) have no idea what to do and b) simply will not do what needs to be done

@sevencostanza3931

9 ай бұрын

THO....as you get older it will be more of a hassle and harder unless you OK with hiring people to do the work.

This is great. Lifelong desert dweller here and the most important thing I plant first at a new house are trees to block summer sun. Sometimes you have to live through the season to see where the sun comes up and sets in August. They need to be deciduous so they cool the house in summer and let the sun help warm in winter. My Grandpa gave me that advice 50 years ago. And I have watched it work well at every house. Next to water, shade is what we need to enjoy gardening in the desert.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Someone who gets it! There is value in planting something sustainable, and figuring out a way to make the space work for you! Over time, we figure out what is the most important area to focus on based on your climate zone. Shade is absolutely necessary!

@debbylou5729

8 ай бұрын

The only thing you need is a compas and chart. You don’t have to wait

@joycej9415

8 ай бұрын

@debbylou5729 that is what I thought, but when I moved farther south I found that I did better by seeing it in the seasons. I think because I was planting trees to shade certain areas, of course as the trees got larger it didn't matter that they were off a bit!

Many people new to landscaping, forget to figure in the mature size of plants & end up with huge plantings that require frequent trimming.

Nice video! New Englander here. Our climate is totally different. Over nearly 30 years, I’ve learned how to have a beautiful low-medium maintenance half-acre lawn and yard here that’s the envy of the neighborhood (not that that matters). I’ve never had to water any part of it except when I’d planted something new and my container plants. The secret is to aerate and lime every year or so, overseed it after aerating, and never mow it shorter than 3 or 4 inches. Never watering forces the grass roots to grow deep to find water on its own, cutting ‘long’ shields most of the blade from scorching summer sun, aerating de-compacts the soil so roots can grow without resistance and what rain happens can percolate easily, and overseeding thickens the grass bed so weeds don’t have a chance to take over. I used to mow it myself with a reel mower, and loved making checkerboard patterns, until my young family and I got busier. I’ve got many mature native shrubs and trees (rhodos, mountain laurel, holly, pachysandra, euonymus, crabapple, more), and their beds are edged and mulched once in the spring. They’re all spectacular when in bloom. Now in my retirement, I do have a company handle the maintenance, but that leaves me time to focus on my container and trellis plants in my hardscaped areas. Come fall, 90% of the leaves in my yard come from my neighbors’ trees, but I don’t mind because we all like each other!

Wow, gorgeous. I'm a more hardcore native plant person myself but I must say that these landscape designs are stunning. Liked and subscribing.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🌱

Really love these plantings. The textures and color palette give a very soothing, relaxed vibe. Also shows how water-wise plantings can still feel lush if done right. Bravo.

What a genius. Wonderful architecture. Looks very neat, green and absolutely low maintenance and more space.

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! ☺

Have been gardening for decades. As I age, my time and energy has become more and more important. I am in the process of getting rid of anything that deer and rabbits tend to eat. These are beautiful plants, sometimes expensive, that require either spraying or covering to keep them safe. It has become too discouraging and expensive. I am first taking our my lilies. I am replacing some of them with alliums, and some with dwarf crape myrtles. I have too many to replace them all this year, but it is a start. I have also bought a dwarf butterfly bush for a sunny corner where. I had black eyed Susan’s that were devoured by deer. I love color in the garden and believe I can still have it and not continue to feed the wildlife.

I want a low maintenance garden but I can’t simply do that. I love adding annuals and love a lush lawn. Good thing I love gardening. You did such a great job with the textures of plants.

When I walk our garden in PA I look for caterpillars, butterflies, bees, birds and ripening fruit both for us and the birds. Your landscape is pleasing to the eye but seems a bit of an ecological desert. Do you get to pick loquat fruit? Any birds? Interesting video.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We ended up getting about 25 different plant genus represented in this garden! Like many gardens, some of the plants are great pollinator pleasers, and some are not. While I don’t know what kind of wildlife the homeowners see on a daily basis, during filming we saw a Spotted Towhee and a White Crowned Sparrow!

@beckysmith6375

9 ай бұрын

We've converted 3000 feet of our large yard to native plants, and we are delighted to see so many insects now. With the insects have come toads, lizards, and birds. There's no end to the wonder of a functioning ecosystem!

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

@@beckysmith6375 that’s incredible!! 🌱

Finally! A KZread channel that has a pro telling the right way to landscape. You're right, if you have a plan with a good design it actually IMPROVES with age, without the need to keep removing and replacing plants, which is ridiculous and expensive. New subscriber here - keep up the good work! 😊

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We're glad to have you here! 🌱

@noninoni9962

9 ай бұрын

LOL... Criminals LOVE it when "expert landscapers" plant such wonderful foilage, that never needs pruning, ie., trees and bushes in front of windows and entryways (are you SERIOUS???) This may look nice, and not a lot of care involved, BUT, it blocks criminals criminal activity... ie, bishes and trees providing concealment while they break in your windows or doors!!

@sherriianiro747

9 ай бұрын

@@noninoni9962 If your neighborhood is so bad that you cannot plant foundational evergreens around your property then maybe it might be a good idea to move?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

@@noninoni9962 Again, we do not own this home, nor does anyone that is affiliated with our company. Thank you for caring so much about the homeowner's safety, we'll let them know they have a champion in you!

@mothdust1634

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnandBobs Your graceful response is something I aspire to. I really admire you and your channel. I'm so glad I found this video!

I love that yard. Nicely done.

Beautiful Blessed Family. God's protection.

Appropriate, calming, and considerate... very inviting.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We think so too.

Gave up on mulched front yard because after a hard rain the street would flood and wash the mulch away. Tried groundcover instead but couldnt keep up with keeping weeds and grass from taking over. A lot of commercial properties don't do groundcover anymore for maintenance reasons. Now going to just grass.

This is what I am looking for!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

That’s great!

Your landscaping is absolutely breathtaking!!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

We thank you very much, after decades of landscaping we like to think we leave our clients (and their plants) happy!

I love this video. I'm a new gardener who is trying to rescue and maintained a long neglected gorgeous garden on a beautiful large group home property... I am having the time of my life

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

What s great opportunity to *grow* as a gardener. We're glad to have you on the channel with us.

So beautiful & practical.

Tremendous work! Simple, effective, well thought out, sustainable, what's not to love :)

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Efficient, effective, sustainable and attractive are our main priorities when landscaping designing. 🌱🌳💚

@catherinebonanno6545

9 ай бұрын

How is Cedar mulch sustainable? Looks so healthy, but I don’t consider this simple. Too much going on and coverage. Chip is cute.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

@@catherinebonanno6545 Cedar mulch is a by-product of the lumber industry and one of the least expensive bulk wood based mulches available (at least in our area.) Chip is the best ☺

Well done.........takes planning

Very beautiful, delightfully conceptualized and yes, very manageable.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment!

I appreciate the homeowners requirement is being met and your explanation made all the difference. It is close to warm climate commercial in appearance. I have come to understand that I have never been a low maintenance gardener.

We’re in the Midwest, and we’re doing the prairie version of this. No grass! Small plant/flower beds, small trees, hardscaping and raised vegetable beds. I don’t like yard work.

Gold. Very useful insight, and thank you for showing such a beautiful example as you talked.

I love your informative videos! I didn't know about the dwarf agave, they are lovely. I especially like the olive trees at the front door because they symbolize peace and tranquility. Too bad the front door entrance is hidden behind the bulk of the tree. If the homeowner truly wanted to cut back on less water usage in California, perhaps they might consider placing the fountain in another spot where the spillage can help other plants/herbs/flowers. We planted herbs and veggies all around our fountain because the wind and fountain pump kept splashing the water on the ground. We're in hot Northern California zone 9 and have lived with the never ending drought situation.

Lovely!

I love what you’ve done. I like the texturing plant choice and positioning. Lovely.

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

We appreciate it! Thank you.

It's all so beautiful!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

You're very kind. The homeowners are very happy with it!

Love your minimalis garden❤

Lot of HOAs in the East Coast don't allow you to remove lawn and replace it with other plants.

💁 ~Love your videos (& cute puppy doodle!) 🏡

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment. Chip really is great ☺️🐾

John, you explain gardening so clearly and give so much information. Love seeing Chip, too. How is your house and garden coming along?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for reaching out and remembering the new house! It's coming along nicely, we hope to do an updated video soon! Chip says thank you too.

Good choices but I do love Crepe Myrtle Trees. I also like Yesterday Today and Tomorrow shrubs, drought resistance and I rarely have to prune it. It takes the heat.

Beautiful garden, simple and aesthetic

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nicely done, sort of a formal "Italian Terrace" feel to it. Very low key and calming. A change of species and you could be awash in flowers for much of the year if that's what you want.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Their are some seasonal flowers in this landscaping, they were not featured though as they are not particularly maintenance. We chose to highlight the long-term low maintenance aspects! 🤗

Hi, I love your videos and your patio dinner table in this video. Please give us info on it. LOVE ITTT

Beautiful garden!

Good advice and a lovely yard. not sure why you want to hide your front door but still a very nice garden.

Chip is adorable! 🐶

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

He's not just adorable, he's also a great boss/camera-man/soil tester/plant inspector/financial advisor and media master. 😉🐾

Many thankjs for a very useful video!

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We are glad to be of use! 🌱

Very very nice! My parents’ small front lawn turned out to have below soil red ant colony. We, the kids, ran around and fell. I did too, and ended up with 20 itchy welts. Eventually they dug and paved. Plant boxes were made and low shrubs grew there. Because of childhood experience my own place does not have a grass lawn, and never will.

@lowbird7947

9 ай бұрын

Because of some ants? I get ants sometimes but I just sprinkle that white powder stuff on them. Kills them off in just one day.

Beautiful low naintenance yards!

thank you! looking forward to trimming my out of control Japanese maple. cheers

This is really pretty. I have a backyard full of flowers, plants, garden containers. But If I were to plant a bunch of plants and cactuses and not have a lawn, then I'm going to have weeds coming up everywhere and I have to pull weeds constantly (which I call maintenance). I think I'd rather mow. If you don't have a lawn, where do the dogs go poop? Just wondering... Chip is so cute. I have four dogs. I think yard work is therapeutic. I bought this house with a big backyard and a pool for my dogs to play in. So where does Chip go poop? 🤔

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

where there's a will there's a way 😉🐶

I just discovered your channel and have been watching some of your videos. It appears you are in Fresno. I am in Bakersfield, which is almost like Fresno except we get half as much rain per year and are about 4 degrees otter in the summer. Your gardening tips are spot on for my location. I just watched the video of the back yard with 12 different kinds of fruit trees. Wow!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

We love our local gardeners! Thank you for your comment, we're glad you've found us.

Weeds seems to be a 24/7 365 day year to year for me . I didn’t plant them , they just showed up ! Lol They will never be low maintenance and always seem to do better that the shrubs I planted ! 😂 Nice patio, looks comfy with no grass ! 👍👍

@bradw2k

9 ай бұрын

To mulch or to weed, that is the question 😀 I applied 2-3 inches of mulch on 500 sq ft about 6 months ago and almost no weeds have dared poke their heads up. It seems this is the way...

Beautiful sir ❤

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment!

I have a low maintenance evergreen only garden Leafy and shrub evergreens It’s lovely Only maintenance is occasional watering and pruning/shaping

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

This person knows what they are doing!! 👆

This is an amazing video of what not too do.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Well thank you 😃

Nice work!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🌳

Great video

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!

Lovely except I wouldn't have blocked the front door with that tree

Olives grow suckers at the base, can become very high maintenance over time.

I’m dealing with firescaping so can’t use mulch that burns or any evergreens especially juniper. Would appreciate any videos that address that.

I’m needing a more low maintenance garden now, you’ve given me some good ideas. Can I ask what state your in, I’m in CA. Warm and dry climate

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We have quite a few videos on low-maintenance and native plants here in California! We are located in central Ca (zone 9.)

I like the landscaping very much, but I personally think the front door needs to be more open to the street so the architecture isn’t sacrificed.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We think that would be nice too, either way.. people have their preferences! (and that's okay! 🤗)

The people who bought our house cut down a columnar sweet gum, a weeping cherry and a trI-color beech…I don’t get it! It made me cry when I found out …. Especially the weeping cherry because it was gorgeous and had been planted as a memorial for our dog Sam …that tree was amazing. What could possess someone to cut down well planted and maintained trees like that?!

@Dbb27

9 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry. It’s sad when we lose a tree. A guy was being chased by the police and obliterated one of three matching triangular palms that were 30 feet tall. I was beside myself. Another died of disease shortly after. I’m sorry for the loss. Maybe you could plant another memorial for Sam.

@sherriianiro747

9 ай бұрын

I learned the hard way too - I'm not kidding, even if the new buyers' say they love everything take with you the things you cherish the most - because the next owner probably won't. I had an entire heirloom rose garden and peonies ripped out and trashed at my other house! Never again!

@Dbb27

9 ай бұрын

@@sherriianiro747 oh my gosh. I’m so sorry. So much love goes into gardening. It’s like ripping your heart out.

@vickieayres3879

9 ай бұрын

Idiots do that.

@chanchan5349

9 ай бұрын

I had a minimum 70 yr old native weeping cherry I had to have cut down bc storm damage, then lightening strike. It was enormous and my heart broke. The cut trunk is almost 4’ across. I haven’t even replanted yet cause I know the roots are massive.

How much for the doggie? Hahaha! He's adorable!!

No flowers for the summer?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

This landscape does have some, but we didn't show them because annual summer color is not low maintenance!

I love your fruitless olive trees!They are gorgeous! Would you please tell me the variety of your fruitless olive tree? Thank you!

Hello There, would you happen to have a video on how to save an oak tree. Weed kill was sprayed to close to the roots & now it has no leaves but just a couple of branches has leaves. I have been watering the trunks over night. It is showing leaf growth but not progressing very good. Any advice would be great. I did place tree spikes on the outer part of trunk. I have 4 trees in a row that we’re affected they are about 15 years old Thank you.

Love these plants. Where can I find the layout and planting guide for this garden?

@JohnandBobs

3 ай бұрын

Our apologies, this garden was constructed about 7 years ago and we know longer have a plan copy available. However, we can provide specific information as needed. -John

People planted pine trees in each corner of our fenced yard and they already look ridiculous … they are crooked and too close to the fence

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Yikes.. that's too bad. It's so important to think about plant spacing in the coming years.. expect growth and plan accordingly!

Your video's are so informative, really enjoy listening to you. I am in Scottsdale AZ. Originally from the Bay Area in CA. So of course I want color in my yard. We have been at our current house 14 years now. I love to garden in the months that allow us ( Oct-May) What can I use to 'enrich' my soil here? Would there happen to be anything at our local 'box' store that may work? Thank you again, and looking forward to more content.

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, there is nothing like our concentrated, soil building products at a box store, but I'm working on it for the future. For your garden/landscape in Scottsdale I recommend our "Blend" and our Penetrate Liquid Biotiller. You can order it directly from us at johnandbobs.com and we will deliver it right to your door step via UPS Ground without a shipping fee for orders over $99. Thank you for watching our videos! We enjoy making them and would appreciate your continued feedback. Best, John&Bob's

Olive can crack sidewalk… but it takes a long time… I have a client with one cracking the patio pavers… it’s probably 30 or 40 years old… I’ve heard this can be prevented with deep watering but as a designer I don’t expect that to happen in the future

Concrete = runoff. No chance for water to soak in & recharge soil or ground water. Goes right into the street & sewer system. In my area the amount of hard surface reflects on the runoff section of my water bill. Cost more than the water usage.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

You are correct. You may have noticed that Many of our videos show our familiarity and preference for permeable paving as we have implemented it frequently. However, we view our role being to meet the needs of the clients. Many times the end product is more a result of their preferences than ours. However, we do our best to influence their decisions with our perspectives.

You take the energy of the Japanese maple to grow if you trim it twice a year or outside when it’s waking up, around march

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

You are exactly right. That's an interesting way to put it!

You will pulling weeds, unless the garden is quite a distance from other gardens or naturalized areas, since mulch decompose, turn soil and weed's seeds brought by wind, birds and other animals will germinate on top. Concrete may crack (because earth is alive) and weeds will grow in the cracks as well. There is no "zero maintenance" garden, except leave anything naturalized and humans learn to live with nature, animal life, pests and deceases. May be choosing wild varieties of weeds that bloom and still are interesting but consider that many can be very poisonus) Humans enjoy nature but cannot control nature so far, they are having trouble landing again in the moon

I had found that trees and flower beds are high maintenance. I currently have no trees and limited flower beds. I have an average sized grass lawn in front and back, that I pay to get mowed every two weeks.

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

Gotta find what works for you!

Low maintenance, yes. I don’t feel charmed by it though. I long for flowers, bees and chirping birds.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Don't underestimate its natural charm, during filming we saw a Spotted Towhee and a White Crowned Sparrow! ☺

This villa looks so good! Where is this?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are located in the central valley in California.

Where are you located? I was just wondering if you are in Arizona or Nevada. Just found your channel today and I subscribed. Your dog is adorable. 😊🐶

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, We love our little Chip! We are locacted in central Ca (zone 9.)

The olives on the front are completely hiding the front door, and there is a tree on the back, which is right in front of a window. What is the logic behind these decisions?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

There are 4 Fruitless Olives that define the front courtyard while semi-screening the entrance from traffic and the street. Their strategic placement still allows open and clear entry access. The owner loves the thinned small Japanese Maple tree in back in front of the kitchen window at the sink because she sees delicate green leaves right in front of her, but she can also see right through to the back garden. It works well! - John

@lazygardens

10 ай бұрын

They are hiding the front door, BUT there is a clear "enter here" pathway to that courtyard. And I assume there is also a path from the driveway.

How do you keep your fountain so clean? Any tips for a novice would be much appreciated?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We use FOUNTEC Algaecide/Clarifier. Also, on most of our fountains we use a float or some other mechanism (even a manual valve) to add fresh water on a regular basis to keep the water level proper. The combination of the constant addition of fresh water, the activity of the fountain and the Fountec works well. - John

@mikeramirez1695

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnandBobs thanks, I will try that.

Nice !!! Now paint the house in a light beige o creamy white.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Could be nice.. but it's not ours to paint!

@l.f7203

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnandBobs ok

I just wonder about the concrete/garden ratio. Putting concrete everywhere likely raises the temperature around the house which some people may want to compensate by running an aircon, thus costly. Also, it would accelerate moisture evaporation. Though i notice you did cover the earth with woodchips, likely slowing that process. Anyways.... Could it be done without all that paving?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

It definitely could be done with less or even no concrete paving. This garden is one of many on our channel that reflects our interpretation of the needs and preferences of the owners. We have several that feature mostly permeable paving, but that wasn't appropriate for these owners. -John

Is your dog leash actually a tow strap?

It has matured nicely, was Chip a baby when this was first landscaped?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Yes, It was installed right around the time Chip came aboard as Vice President in charge of deep thinking. 😄

@DirtygardenCA

10 ай бұрын

@@JohnandBobs Chip, bring your camera next time, we love the Chip-Cam.

John, which of your products do you recommend for Italian cypress trees and for a hedge of boxwoods?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

For Italian Cypress and Boxwoods I use our "Blend", which is a proportional mixture of our Optimize, Nourish Biosol and Maximize. - John

I wonder how this landscape will survive a Chicago winter...!!!!

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Its all about proper design and planning! If designed for Chicago - no problem. 🤗

Does it work in a very rainy city?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

This was landscaped with heat and drought tolerance in mind. There ARE low maintenance plants for rainy areas, this is not one of them. Maybe that's a video we can do in the future!

your bushes need water too, but they are better for environment. A fence is necessary to hold dogs out and feel more save.

Any bottlebrush we know of is covered in bees. Isn't that a bad choice for walkways?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Blooming dwarf Bottlebrush does attract bees, but as far as we know it hasn't been a problem. ☺

What about mosquitoes and insects with the plants so close to the people places?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

There haven't been any insect problems at this landscape. There have been some mosquito problems, but they're not exacerbated by proximity to plants. -John

@contacthigh1

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnandBobs John, several articles apparently scientific appeared on Google when I search for "do mosquitoes occur near plants" and they all state that mosquitoes live off animal blood and plant fluids. Plus personal experience tells me mosquitoes and other annoying insects occur near plants more often. Of course what landscape doesn't have plants.

Not such an issue in the desert, but in cooler climates, concrete+water+debris from trees/plants=moss/mold on concrete. Concrete covered in moss/mold when wet can be very slippery. If you are going to have concrete+water+debris from trees/plants, make sure the sun can get to most of it at some point of the day.

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

This is true! We live in a very hot area, (zone 9) so we do keep this in mind when selecting plants and designing spaces.

When you're young maintenance is no trouble. No one's getting any younger. Plant with the coming years of aging in mind. Non mess shedding evergreens first, no care perennials next and then annuals you can change up yearly. Remember that some annuals self seed!

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

Not a bad way to think! Thank you for your comment! 🤗🌱

Also is bird nesting a problem?

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

The owner has had some bird problems and has used bird scram type products to make her property less attractive to them.

In this case, inhabiting a house on a small lot was the major factor. Probably, if one were to walk down the street, all of the houses would have low-maintenance lawns.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Some yes, some no!

@martingardens

8 ай бұрын

Lawns are the cheapest to put in and the highest maintenance and consumer of water.

What state are you un, please

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

We are located in central California!

How is the house build going, is that why you haven't been posting videos, way too busy?

@JohnandBobs

10 ай бұрын

It's going well, we will be making an updated video soon! Thank you for asking, and remembering.

I love the look of those big containers in the driveway they remind me the smell of trash but the appeal is how the greens blend in with the bushes behind them

Those olives will grow to be 30 feet tall and wide, though, right?

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

This variety is slow growing to about 25' tall & wide. Properly pruned each year, that will work well here and their canopies will eventually touch & overlap. -John

Be I g So open to the street; Don't you find a lot of rubbish blows in?

❤😊

Architecturally, the focus of the front of the house is the front door. In this case, the front door is hidden, making the landscaping look overgrown. Love all the plants, though.

@JohnandBobs

8 ай бұрын

To each their own! This is what the homeowners wanted, some people just like their privacy, and that's ok! ☺ We're just here for the plants 😉Plus, a front courtyard shifts the focus to the courtyard, which acts an excellent buffer between the house and the street.

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@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🌱🌳🌻

How do you cover the front entrance from view? It’s awful!

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Gee thanks 🥲 We worked with the space we had! The area available to plant in just happens to be in front of the door, but I guess that also gives the homeowners some privacy? 🤷 To each their own!

Cactus garden

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

There are about 25 different plant genus represented in this garden! But yeah, cacti gardens are nice too....

Most of this garden is concete. It doesn’t look like concrete but it is. It is extremely low maintenance but doesn’t allow for the water cycle so we will have less water in general in the future. All easy but unsustainable for those who will need water to cook, bathe and eat later.

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

Yes, there is a lot of concrete, we addressed this and tried to do the best with the space we had to work with! We ended up getting about 25 different plant genus represented in this garden!

@beckysmith6375

9 ай бұрын

Concrete absorbs so much heat, too! Leads to overheated urban areas...

@JohnandBobs

9 ай бұрын

@@beckysmith6375 You are absolutely correct. You may have noticed that many of our videos show our familiarity and preference for permeable paving as we have implemented it frequently. However, we view our role being to meet the needs of the clients. Many times the end product is more a result of their preferences than ours. However, we do our best to influence their decisions with our perspectives. -John