Raised Bed Clean Up + Transplanting & Adding Two New Raised Beds! 🌷
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- čas přidán 13. 02. 2024
- Cleaning up the raised bed area and gearing up for Spring. I am excited that I am now able to link items I use here in the description (see below)! We added two new raised beds. Detailed instructions for those at the end of this description for those interested! Thank you for watching! Enjoy! ✨
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There is a link for a rake below that is similar but not exact. The exact link for the craftsman one I used is in the video!
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Raised Bed Build:
Our beds are 8' x 4'
We purchased 8 - 4"x6"x12' pieces of lumber. You can choose your respective lengths but for the bed dimensions we wanted 4"x6"x12' worked perfect and we didn't have any left over lumber.
We cut 4' off all 8 pieces of lumber. We then stacked 2 high of the 4' and 8' sections. We counter drilled for the wood screws so they wouldn't sit proud. We then took 10" TimberLok screws to attached the stacked sections. For the 8' sections we used 3 screws and for the 4' sections we used 2. After that, all your sides will be complete. We then counter drilled the outside edges to attach the 4' sections to the 8' sections. You don't have to counter drill but I do it because I like the look of it. Once we counter drilled we then used 4 10" TimerLok screws to attach the 4' sections to the 8' sections.
Although this is simple these beds are very heavy. You can make lighter weight beds it just depends on your preference and your needs. I chose this lumber because they will last a very long time and the rot will be minimal. Consider natural cedar for growing edible plants.
Sydney you have a natural eye for design and vision for your continued design, I say that as an interior designer. Believe me, few people have this talent. You see how color and pattern work together as well as the importance of hardscape in design. You are also very good at blending your young modern ideas into your traditional home. That’s what makes a home interesting and exciting. You have achieved this both inside and outside your beautiful home. I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next!
👏🏼 Perfect comment. I marvel at her sophistication, particularly in one so young. I find her approach (and work-ethic) motivating and inspirational.
@@keeptrying5962 ❤️
Please don’t listen to the negative comments. It’s your house, do whatever makes you happy. I like your clean, no fuss style. 👍🏻
You have the talent of an artist with such unique and eclectic taste. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this amazing transformation that took this yard from a crowded mishmash to an open, welcoming and functional space!
Everything looks good it takes time to create a beautiful garden
I love the idea of a metal fence. It's exciting and unexpected. Your modern touches are a breath of fresh air.
I love a good juxtaposition!
Everyone is getting excited for Spring ,it yours ,do what makes you happy 🍃🌿
I think the steel fence will look amazing! (Ignore the haters who are lacking vision). I think they'll be surprised how good it will look! 🙂
I don't feel it's a lack of vision. It's sad to see the fairytale garden turned into a typical modern suburban yard.
@@terry3596 Get over it. She moved.
Yikes! Lots of negative comments about the proposed Cortland steel fence at the raised bed garden. The awesome thing is, again, Tommy and Sydney have found their way to honor their architecture and infuse their personal preferences into their garden. Yes the proposed fence is modern, a definitive contrast to their home but it is in the back where it is not seen from any other yard, nor passers by. It is only visible to the Dorman's and their guests. The material provides these two, very busy professionals, a maintenance free solution for an entrance fence at their raised bed garden. These people are enthusiastic gardeners so I expect this fence will be a beautifully aged backdrop to whatever landscape they plant on the yard side of the fence. I am confident their vision will unfold over time to the delight of us all. Sigh ... I will say this video has inspired me because, if this material was fabricated into a somewhat modern scaled version of a pickets fence I would have it on order today! ❤
Thank you for the kind words. I love a good juxtaposition and I think this is the perfect opportunity. Plus, fences arent permanent. 🤪
Love the updated design aesthetic in your new home…so appreciate the freshness and creativity you have brought to your home and garden… it’s lovely ! It’s so fun! 👏
The fence is totally your style and fits your vibe! I think it will look amazing!!
What I love most about gardening is VARIETY. Variety plants, placement of plants, paths, and hardscape. I love going on garden tours in the spring - such a wonderful way to garner ideas and spur creativity in my own garden and space. That's why I watch a variety of gardening channels - VARIETY. It has been such a joy to see you and Tommy move into a wonderful history home, with an established gardening space, and show the rest of us how wonderful it is to see a transformation, to YOUR vision, YOUR taste, YOUR ideas. It's just absolutely lovely, and it's been a pleasure to come along with you. I always look forward to your videos, thank you for your content. Keep doing YOU.
❤ your mom’s modern metal fence!
I went and read what everyone had to say. Respect both sides. I respect Sydney for leaving the negative comments and not deleting it. I joined this channel after falling in love with Linda and her beautiful Tudor house and even more exquisite garden. I have to admit I was so envious of you for buying and becoming a custodian to something so unique and breathtaking. I even wondered how she could let it go. I mourned it. I was ready to follow your journey and did. Everyone is right this is your house and you have the right to make your own. But you took something that was iconic and breathtaking and wiped it down to there is minimal to no traces of what was there before. I mourn again at the permanent loss. I’m happy that the videos exist of its previous glory. I wish you the best on your journey and your channel but I also wish it was on a fresh or blank slate and not on the complete removal of something that had been built over 30+ years and had become iconic
Put Jesus in there, MaryJoseph. Please. This beautiful young family are creating their own work of art. I love it. I find her sense of style and taste sophisticated and a breath of fresh air. It was beautiful in its old iteration, and it's beautiful (and getting way more beautiful) in its new iteration.
Understand that Linda left this messy yard that was overgrown and seedlings growing everywhere. She didn’t do the maintenance required to make it beautiful. Now the new look is open and it’s not complete but will be. So move on to Linda’s channel since this one is distressing to you!
Sydney, I'm very disappointed with many comments here. When you buy a home, it becomes your vision, not the previous owners. There is a fine line between constructive criticism and downright hatefulness. All of us do not share the same design esthetic...thankfully. What a boring world that would be! If certain people are so offended by yours, I wish they would keep their opinions to themselves. I appreciate other people's creativity even though it may not be my personal preference. Keep doing what you're doing, breathing new life into that beautiful old home.
Thank you for the kind words!
I believe the raise bed garden area is my favorite area, don’t know why just talks to me.
Looks great excited to see more.
Aww Spring, bring it on, the hard shell kangaroo bag is a must. And that little rake it awesome. My daughter gave me one years ago, it is essential to cleanup around bushes and perennials.
The rake is the best gardening tool Ive received in the last 5 years!
Sydney, you and Tommy have done an amazing job on the updates and renovation. You had a huge undertaking, nothing in this house had ever been updated or kept up. I really love all of your Native American art, wallpaper, etc. Looking forward to spring and seeing more of your landscape. You would have been a great interior designer. Love your channel.
The metal fence will look perfect with the edging. Looking forward to the progress
Looks so good! 🙌🙌
Can't wait to see your Spring display. Happy Valentines Day!
I too love the Fiskars Kangaroo pouch/hard shell. I've had mine for a few years now and makes my gardening life so much easier - win, win! As always, I say how much I enjoy you and Tommy working together - team work, yah!
I love the look of that fence. And I'm an old fashioned girl. Being raised on a farm I have to disagree with those that say rusty metal is too modern or industrial. I guess it all depends on your lived experiences
So excited to see you in the garden. I think your fence will look great. The raised beds look wonderful! I’m looking forward to seeing your tulips! 🌷
Nice catch up. The backyard clean up looks good. Love your mini rake,
My neighbors have a driveway gate like the fence you are describing--looks terrific--
I love that you put so much thought into your decisions, ie the metal fence lasting longer than the wood fencing.
Metal has a permanence that I love, and the orange color of rust is so warm year round. I think the fence will elevate the space and is consistent with the other style elements you have chosen for your garden. 🌿
Hi Sydney and Tommy
That's a marvellous clean up. I look forward to seeing the metal fence. No painting or maintenance😮Wow😊☘️😍💚
Excited to see everything this summer.
Metal fence. Yes 💕
Love your style, Sydney! Can’t wait to see the new fence!
Hi Sydney & Tommy!!
You’ve inspired me to get going on cleanup!!😊
Oh! Syndney, I would love to have some or your larkspur starts you are digging up! My Daddy had a God given Green thumb and he could grow anything but he ALWAYS had a beautiful flock of Larkspur and I lost him 2 yrs ago to covid. I woul be more than happy to pay you for some!! Thank you! Im excited to see what all y’all come up with!!!❤
Are you local?
@@SydneyDorman, no I live just S of Red River in Bowie, Texas
Youthful
Good to be cautious don't think Mother Nature is through with winter. Cannot wait to see your new metal fence. Will be so beautiful. Repair your Kangaroo bag with a fabric glue or stitch it together. Bags are handy as a pocket on a shirt as my father used to say. Thanks for the video. Have a great week.
I think the new fence in the back will look very cool. I love the things you've done with this beautiful house. It's inspiring. Also laughed about 'rogue tulips'. Y'all, look out ! 🤣 Thank you for these videos, really enjoy them. 🙌🏼
I cant wait for spring also! I love flowers! Thanks for sharing
What a transformation! I’m anxious to see the metal fence and your vision. You have done amazing changes and upgrades to the home & yard.
Love to see your pets and I smile when I see Richard in the videos. We have a 15 yr old red Dachshund and a 7 yr old blind long hair red dapple Dachshund so I understand your challenges.
Love your videos… keep them coming!
I love to see you and your husband work together. He puts his hand over your hand to steady the drill! Kind of romantic! 😉 And no arguing, like people in my family would be doing! 😂😂😂
Everything is beautiful. The home and gardens are blessed to be in your care.
Oh so excited to see the fence and all you and Tommy are planning! I love your style!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
I love the metal fence ❤
Absolutely love the new fence ideas I love modern also also, I think the raised beds would look good in metal also❤️❤️
I actually like the thought of the metal fence
Love Love the idea of the metal fence much younger finished look (hope it is with in your budget 🤞
Liking the idea of the metal fence - unexpected!!!
I am so excited to see the modern fence. I have not seen that before and think it will look so good.
Sydney, I love what you and your husband have done in the front and back yards so far. I do agree with many of the (haters) tho, that a large metal fence you may end up not liking. Maybe I am wrong but it IS expensive and mostly permanent. One of the other commenters suggested a (live) fence with rusted urns at the entrance to go with your rusted edging. I thought that was a great idea! You could make a boxwood fence with perhaps some small low growing flowers peeking out underneath it. And or a Rusted metal Arch with boxwood fence on either side? Either of those ideas would be much softer and less HOT, plus would make a lovely soft entrance to your cutting flower garden. Anyway, you are a smart woman and I know that whatever you decide will end up looking nice. Good luck and keep up the good work! Oh!!! and I just found another You tuber (gardener) who has a rusted Arch in his garden. His is called a Moon Gate..it is pretty neat. His name is Moxie Gardens. If you type that into You tube and then search Moon gate on his channel it will show it...it is in metal and the same Rust color as your edging. :) hugs!
That new fence will look awesome…
I like the idea of the metal fence… it will be a nice backdrop to the plantings in front of it.
You have a great eye for design. I always wanted a kangaroo pop-up bag but keep putting it off. I think I'll put it on my Mother's Day wish list :) -- Your raised bed area is really coming along and hope the new fence in within your budget. Looking forward to seeing a tour of your space once the spring bulbs are up! 🌷
From the comments I was expecting a chain link fence…I love the look of the new one…much better for your style…
I like a touch of modern with traditional or antique.
Nice beds!
Man those screws are long.
I like a good juxtaposition!
I think the picket fence adds charm If you don’t like it just take it out
Like the way you integrate historic and modern. The existing picket fence looks out of place with all the corton steel and your clean lined geometric containers. Interested to see the steel fence. Hardeshell kangaroo bag sounds great. Mine has a whole in bottom from dragging.
Thank you for the kind words! I like a good juxtaposition! Get a hardshell bottom it will be a game changer! I’m a dragger and now I dont feel bad or have to buy 2+ bags a year because of holes!
Love the new fencing idea in juxtaposition w/house! Totally see your vision!
I’m with you on the excitement of spring 🌿
Love the idea of the contrast of a modern fence. Looking forward to see what size the horizontal panels will be. I imagine your fence will be shorter lengthwise than your Mom’s; will that lead you to use thinner slats? I hope you keep the height of the fence the same as the old one so you can still see the depth of the yard. I really admire your vision!
Yes and yes! Great point! The fence slats will be much thinner making it feel more open. I should have mentioned that my mom’s fence is her main yard fence for privacy so everything is on a different scale and the slats closer together for privacy! We will go same height with more open slats!
Love it!
I like a little bit of modern, the fence 😍👏. Definitely your style .😊
Sydney love your videos and style. For raised beds what wood do you use for vegetable gardening and what stain/paint and what color. Can’t wait to see more backyard videos.
Thank you for the kind words! The beds vegetables grow in are non treated cedar and the other are pressure treated 4x6’s (not sure exactly what kind of wood) I’ll do a video on the painting of the other 2 beds and share the code. I dont have it off the top of my head even though I should! 🤣
I hope that in a few months your small garden will become a green vegetable garden, I really look forward to the next part.
Sydney, your perennials will be fine if you want to cut the dead off. I’m in 6b zone. Your tulips and alliums are a tough flower for the winter.
Alot of work...but so worth it in the end...❤
Would you provide info on paint for raised beds? Love your garden style!
I dont have the paint color of the top of my head even though I should 🤦🏻♀I will do a video on the painting of the 2 new beds and list the paint color!
I use chicken wire to keep the squirrels out. Pretty successful, you see until the plants grow but not a deal breaker.
Sydney you should just do away with a fence there, just open up the space..
OMG I love the fence!!!
I love the idea of a metal fence like that on a perimeter, but it might cut that part of your garden off completely because you cannot see through it. Plus it’s hot and sunny back there. That metal will be hot. 🥵
The inspiration pic wasn’t exact. That fence is used as a main fence for privacy. Our version will be much more open with thinner slats. :)
Sydney love love your videos and your yards are just awesome. How long have you been living in your new home?
Right at a year!
I don’t think she asked any of us for permission to make the changes they are making to THEIR home. If she did, I never heard it!! I would never tell somebody what to do with their home/garden, we all have different taste people. Where has compassion and kindness gone in this world!
This Enclosed Raised Bed Area Receives Full Direct Afternoon Sun, With Oklahoma Summer Temperatures Reaching 90+ Fahrenheit, Even 100+ At Times, For Days/Weeks. A Metal Fence (nearly solid) Would Be Problematic For This Size Garden Space, Regardless Of How Undersized You Order It To Be ... Too Hot.
The fence picture was just an inspiration pic. That picture was a fence that is a main yard fence for privacy. Our version of the fence would be much more open with thinner slats.
Paint or stain on raised beds and fence? What is the name of color and brand?
Even though I should know the color off the top of my head, I dont. 🤦🏻♀ I will do a video on the painting of the new beds and I will list the paint color and brand!
Absolutely hate the idea of the metal fence.
Then definitely don’t get one for yourself.
Do yo thang---LOL
I don't think the metal fence interferes with the architecture of the house because they aren't side by side. I like it, wish my HOA would approve it.
P.S. I wish my yard cleanup would go as fast as your video did! 😂
I always watch back and think, dang, I wish it went that fast in real life! 🤣 I love a good juxtaposition!
I’m curious why is it that most American gardens have annual/ perennial gardens. I have an evergreen here in the UK, I find it’s less maintenance and you have a mature and aesthetically pleasing garden all year around, even my bloomers are evergreen. I love these gardens too I’m just generally curious why it seems to be more of a trend in the US?
I’m not sure about pricing in the UK but evergreens are pretty pricey here, generally. I think that contributes but in regards to this video, the raised beds are strictly cut flowers that are annual in zone 7 that I can only grow in the spring/fall/summer. Growing from seed is cheap so it allows me to grow as annuals without much investment. I think a lot of UK gardens are much more formal than here in the US with more structure from boxwoods and other evergreens. I would be very curious as to the cost of boxwoods there as I know they are a mainstay in UK gardens. Planting a formal garden of boxwoods here in a relatively small spot would cost thousands. Now you have me thinking!
Perennial plants are the way to plant if you want less planting and maintenance. As I age I am planting more perennials and mainly only using annuals in large pots around the house and garden.
That's the kangaroo bag that Laura from Garden Answer recommends for the same reason as you gave. When it gets full it gets heavy and she can drag it.
I’m a big dragger 🤣 Makes me feel much less guilty and when my husband yells at me from across the yard not to drag it, I just say “hardshell” 🤪
@SydneyDorman good for you. Women sometimes have to work smarter not harder.
Well Linda has done a tour of her home on homeworthy site. SYDNEY HOME is so much beautiful. You have done a great youful look.
Nooo don’t modernize the fence. It’s going to be bulky and out of place. This was be a BIG touch of modern.
I can see why you’d want to get rid of the picket fence. It doesn’t really go with your clean and more modern feel. Have you considered just using shrubs to create a living fence to give you the different garden rooms look? You could punctuate the entrance with two tall metal planters or columns.
I usually love your style, but I am not digging the metal fence, which may risk giving the raised bed area a cemetery-type feel (especially in winter). The picket fence has a light and airy feel to it. A bit of whimsical in the garden wouldn’t go amiss, really.
With all the strong opinions I almost hesitated to ask this practical question. Does the fence absorb heat such that it burns plants near it? Regardless, I am intrigued and look forward to seeing the new fence.
It will absorb more than wood but dont anticipate that being an issue. There aren't and wont be plants within 3 feet of the fence. :)
One word: Why?
Please show us your house! I know it’s pretty
Watch older videos because there are plenty of the house!
Sorry l have loved everything you have done so far, but a metal fence is so incongruous to your period home. The metal edges on the ground look neat, but a metal fence will dominate the garden and change how the light falls and doesn't go with living plants. Sorry it's just my opinion.
Metal edging and fencing is not appropriate for the house/garden at all. It’s not more modern it’s more farmhouse and the fence will close off part of your garden.
I would love for you to post every sunday. How bout it? ❤
I would love to get on a regular schedule. The problem is I have a full time job in addition and I try to get things done after work and post when I can! Hopefully in the future I can have set days!
Take the consensus vote and it’s a BIG NO ON INDUSTRIAL FENCE …..
Her garden decisions aren’t open for votes. Our own homes and gardens are not a democracy for the general public to weigh in on.
As an old subscriber of LV... I don't mean to sound like a hater... because I am not. I just wonder what made you want this home and garden , if it wasn't your style or remotely your vision. I wanted to stay and be part of the journey, but everytime I tune in, my heart breaks a little. All the charm that I loved about this home and garden is gone. I just feel your style and the historic nature of this home and garden don't jive.
Maybe they loved the house??
Exactly what you said… the garden wasn’t HER vision. She’s making it hers. Just like you are doing in YOURS.
@@Rita70. Love your comment. Sydney's vision inside and out is more to my taste so I'm always excited for a new video. If I didn't enjoy her style or the videos, I'd simply move on. Don't understand all the melodrama. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I love gardens in any form. I use ideas if I love them but I do not judge others taste and choices. Gardens are our summer living rooms. And no one has a replica of someone else’s garden. You see plenty of copy cat gardens driving thru neighborhoods. Those gardens and homes are not worthy of a CZcams page. I have an English style garden at my new home. I had a different garden at my old home. I am always happy to see Sydney’s latest post to see what they are creating.
I think LV is 25-30 years older than Sydney and Tommy. It's quite normal for young couples to upgrade and
re- envision what previous generations did. I adored my mother and her garden but mine is completely different. Just as my Mom and I are. I believe this is normal. Did anyone think the Dormans bought this property to be caretakers to LV style? Of course not!
You 2 have had to do so much, the prior owner neglected this property!!!!
Ooo metal fence. Why don't you concrete over the garden as well and then 😊you won't have to weed out those pesky seedlings.
Wonder if you are this rude in real life.
Menopause?
@@jodiemaxwell1029yes, I think Ingela might very well be menopausal
@@ingelathune-boylehi Ingela. My suggestion for a concrete surround/pathway around the raised beds would save Sydney and Tommy a huge amount of time weeding out all those unwanted weeds and seedlings. If you think that makes me a "rude" person, then I think your comment says more about you than me.
Why make a comment like that, do you feel better… you come across like an 🫏
What a waste of those raised beds, were are you going to grow your vegetables!
Your raised beds look like a cemetery.
Why ??? does this comment help anyone??
Are cemeteries on your mind lately Babs?
So sweet.
SOIL ! Not dirt.
Seriously who cares??
Be NICE! Not rude.
Lol
Curious Rita , your past comment “hopefully all the Vater cronies filter themselves out” nice or rude ? Glass houses Rita. Chill out
Do your hands get dirty in soil?
I look in for a few minutes to see the desecration of what was a beautiful garden. Why oh why did you buy this house! Designer you are not. I agree with Tino VG.
Oh, Elisa. SMH. I questioned responding to you and giving you the attention that you seek. Be nice. Shame on you.
Share with us the link to your home and garden. We’d all love to see your “ expert opinion “ revealed so we can no doubt criticize what could only be your lame attempt at being a civilized human being.
I’ll wait for your reply, but none of us will hold our breath.
Get a grip. What a ridiculous, catty comment.
Did you sign this channel to be a hater? She is herself, not Linda, and you do in your home whatever you want, so your opinion doesn't matter.
I so enjoy Sidney's videos, she thinks outside the box. Bravo
Why is it that everyone that disagrees has to be a hater it used to be called constructive criticism but your listsnares seem to take everything to heart when it comes to making A suggestion other than what you've decided if you don't want real opinions then don't have A Section that gives the audience room to give their opinion Correct it is your house in your yard but you ask people for their opinion And I think they should be honest giving it period Not just go along with what they think will make you happy
Thought I missed one of your videos when you started off mentioning the raised beds not being dry enough to paint, but then the second half of today’s video answered my confusion. Regarding the metal fence, why do you even need one there? If you don’t care for the picket fence, I’d just remove it. Definitely wouldn’t want a rusty looking fence in a backyard setting. Out on a ranch type setting, maybe, but definitely not in a small backyard, imo. 🪴💚
The new fence won’t be a fit for that area. I agree. Just remove it!
Cindy I don't like to criticize people's Decisions but with that metal fence I think you are making a big mistake that reminds me of a prison or the fences they put around trucking companies there's nothing attractive about that and as far as mixing old with the news that's fine but I think you're going way too far and you should reconsider You have a lot of other Choices Choices Or what is the reason for that fence to be there anyway if you don't like it take it down and open up the space it would look much better