3 Easy DIY Garden Upgrades that Make a BIG Impact!

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   @HookedandRooted 7 months ago

   Transform your outdoor space with three budget-friendly DIY garden upgrades that make a big impact! Hi Garden friends! In this video, I’ll show you how adding an arbor can create a stunning focal point, how to design a cozy garden room for relaxing and entertaining, and a garden hack for adding or expanding a flower bed or planting bed. These simple yet effective projects are perfect for any gardener looking to elevate their space without overspending. Let’s get creative and give your garden the upgrade it deserves! 🌿🌸#Gardening #DIY #GardenUpgrades #DIYGardenIdeas #BudgetGardening

   Arbors & Items seen in the video 👇
   My wooden "X" detail arbor (Venice Arbor): https://amzn.to/3DHr83q
   Safavieh Metal Arbor with Side Trellises: https://amzn.to/421Dn4X
   White Vinyl Arbor: https://amzn.to/3DRavlK
   Metal Planter Box with Trellis: https://amzn.to/424pMtB
   Smart Solar Chatsworth 2-Tier Fountain: https://amzn.to/40kEgEA
   Classic Home & Garden Surrey Water Fountain, Burnt Umber: https://amzn.to/422QwdY

   Videos I referenced 👇
   
   A Private Garden Tour of Landscape Designer Andrew Grossmans Home Garden: https://youtu.be/tzLzVRqfEv8?si=JYoEjxdxF-B9KgBy

   Maureen's Garden Tour. Creating Pockets of Beauty in a Suburban Garden: https://youtu.be/9ZWmyRXSQ1o?si=zWTb_JiVnmLikfzM

   Catherine's Garden Tour. A Country Homes Beautiful & Tranquil Backyard Garden: https://youtu.be/IGypz8GWAuM?si=DsbcH0g3SGwnODlt

   Secret Garden Tour at Sakonnet Gardens in Little Compton RI: https://youtu.be/s4yhD8hVNQI?si=5w2NZGHrs0XOqSz9

   Creating a Cozy Garden Room & DIY Solar Fountain: https://youtu.be/M31uGwjqdZs?si=w13sHNiT73otuC2k

   Create a No Dig Flower Bed Using Sheet Mulching 5 Minute Guide: https://youtu.be/avqzmRbgXvE?si=pOZhmNhhE_s5lhch

   Raised Bed Garden Transformation. Upgrading to Vego Metal Raised beds, Adding an Arbor & Staining the fence: https://youtu.be/PtzPcCYoxRQ?si=LMObbMmB4uh1w0B9

   Raised bed Garden Tour. Full of Flowers & Vegetables: https://youtu.be/ax59t0O9U7A?si=kiRrnEcrq5GcwIun

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   @reneewhite8675 7 months ago

   I’ve been wanting to add an arbor and create “rooms” in my outdoor space. Enjoyed your video on these concepts and I love your garden❣️

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   @pattyflinn3282 7 months ago

   Love the singing gardner

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   @Darceys_Flowers 7 months ago

   Such a great video! I enjoyed it. Thank you Steph

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   @NinoandLo 7 months ago

   Great ideas!

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   @sonyarogersmissmagic8587 7 months ago

   I love a great arbor. Last year I redid two garden beds switching hostas and day lillies positions to the loss of a tree. In the process. It expanded to around a shed now when I look out to the back yard I have something wonderful to look at even in the winter time. So happy with it. Excited to see how the new planting and transplanting fares cause it didn't happen in prime time transplanting season in zone 6A/B. It happened in the highest heat of summer and in the very late part of September. After which I spent 10 days in the hospital with my c.o.p.d. Hopefully this year is different and I can button up a few more areas. Just have to pace myself a little better.

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   @jelatinosa 7 months ago

   I was thinking of doing something like this in my little back yard and the visuals in this video were very helpful, thank you!

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   @louisedumais6496 7 months ago

   this was well done and informative

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   @meowcatcat3472 7 months ago

   11:34 This one story gave me the idea (and push) to make a special garden area for a beloved cat that has since crossed over. Oh, and here come the tears! 🐈‍⬛😢

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    @joyceschneider8377 7 months ago

    I live in a retirement community with adjoining back yards- like the idea of arbors and a living hedge. Thank you.

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    @Mihai.Ceausescu. 7 months ago

    I love clearance plants

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    @ortizle1 7 months ago

    I absolutely love trellises and want to incorporate a few in my garden. Unfortunately I have found that I can’t dig more than one foot before encountering boulders. It has been so frustrating. I have had absolutely no luck with many projects because of this. Being new to gardening, I have been in the hunt for low root system plants to work around my problem. My other BIG problem- deers and squirrels. Those boogers have jumped my fence and have made me want to quit before I even begin. It’s a true battle.

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    @wilmot0 7 months ago

    So many great ideas! My retirement will be very busy and fun 👍☺️❤️☘️💐

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    @wilmot0 7 months ago

    Yup! All of it! ❤❤❤

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    @karenfabiano5980 6 months ago

    In my area there are several coffee roasters, I am able to get large used coffee burlap bags and use these in the same fashion as your sheet mulching but with the burlap bags instead of cardboard. I have an area on a hill where I've been battling Himalayan blackberries, one area we placed cardboard and the other area the used burlap bags with hog fuel mulch over both. The area with the burlap seems to be smothering the grass and weeds quite well. We dug up most of the Himalayan roots that we could, hopefully these will also be smothered.
    Also, LOVE your examples of how to use arbors and that you mention using more than one in your garden/yard. I hope to add another one to a different area of my yard but had second thoughts since I already have one near my front porch.

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    @dianac2596 6 months ago

    I really enjoy watching your videos. Your garden areas are gorgeous! You always leave me with an idea or two for my front & backyard. Thank you for sharing your experience. Much appreciated 👍

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    @oakey732 6 months ago

    Hi Steph. I bought & put in a metal arbor two years ago. I want to expand the space in front. I like the cardboard method you use. How long do you leave it before you start planting? I also would want to add maybe some pavers for a bisto table & chairs. Can you put the pavers on top of the cardboard too? I do all my stuff alone so anything to make it easier is great. Thanks

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    @kathyklundt70 6 months ago

    Your episode Cozy Garden make over, how do you winter the bamboo in your planters or do you just replant every year.

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    @francesca2173 6 months ago

    Very inspirational! What a beautiful garden.

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    @alicelongo8085 6 months ago

    Thank you i moved to a senior development which I don't have the property that I used to, but I'm looking to make arbors and I came about your site and I love it.Thank you so much for all your great ideas.And I do use cardboard a lot to kill off the grass and everything it works great

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    @vedabalram7943 6 months ago

    So I would like to know what happened to the cardboard do you leave them there and put the mulch on them

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    @Kristina-xx2vw 5 months ago

    I love your ideas! You have a beautiful yard and gardens. 😊

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    @wadeharris6002 5 months ago

    Can’t wait to get outside and work on my yard

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    @gdsilveira1961 5 months ago

    Good morning from South Africa. I found you by chance and immediately subscribed. Lovely, easy to understand content. Really enjoyed it.

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    @christinamcgarry7443 4 months ago

    What state/ zone are you in?