Small Space Makeover | From Forgotten to Treasured 💕
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- This weekend we embarked on an epic journey transforming a forgotten, neglected patio into a treasured oasis. Come with us each step of the way… from massive blackberry and ivy removal to all the finishing touches! Whether you’re tackling your own small space or simply love a good makeover, this video is for you.
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude,
Kate
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Dear, Dear Kate, I am in tears (and that is a good thing and doesn't happen vey often). I, too, am spiffing up a tiny lttle area that used to be a dog run on the back side of our little ranch house. Modest investment of some 16 x16" pavers on the outer rim to make it a wee bit bigger, and some paint for a tired little bench my brother made for me. I was feeling a little embarrassed about the result but now I am holding onto "Do the best you can do." I'm handicapped. I can't do heavy lifting like I used to. This is enough. Bless you my dear. Bless your dear Dad.
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Anne, I am over here cheering you on! You have painted a bench, added some pavers (which are NOT light) and have made your corner of the world more beautiful and connected. That is no small feat. You have done something beautiful today and I’m proud of you. Thank you for being with me and my dad in spirit. ☺️
Thank you Kate for reminding me to sit down and appreciate what I have accomplished so far. We are ripping out wild elderberries, wild roses, wild raspberries out of a long untended garden we inherited from previous owners. I just decided to focus on how far we have come not on what is left to do.
P.S. Have you considered painting the concrete under the window to match your siding. You wouldn’t even notice the irritation hoses then.
This video, and your power-washing deep thoughts, is just one more reason that I am grateful to have you here on this platform. 💕
I appreciate that so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m so happy to be here. 💞
The motto that I live by is, "Don't quit until you're proud." Most of us must live within our means and do not have unlimited budgets, but you can still do your best with what you have.
This is one of the best gardening videos ever! Thank you for acknowledging what so many of us struggle with…waiting for perfection instead of embracing what is….”this my best right now”. In addition to sharing your wisdom you are such a great teacher of design. Expressing your thought process as you are designing is so helpful to me. Thank you for taking the time to enrich the gardening world.🌸😀
Pat, thank you thank you thank you. It takes courage to share the “less than perfect” let alone the HOT MESS parts of my garden, but every time I show up with honesty and integrity, I’m met by all of you wonderful people who welcome me with open arms. Thank you for being here! Your comment really touched me. 💕
This is the first video I have watched of your by yourself. I have watched you with Janey. Thank you so much for being down to earth. And remembering every one does not have sponsors and thousands of dollars to burn on gardens . I have pretty nice gardens but have been working on them for 20 years. And I am proud of them. Family and friends come to see my flowers every year. The person who made your patio was probably so proud of it and I am glad you realized it! Again Thank you I am sure you are going to make it gorgeous again and just think if the person who did it first is watching!!!!😊
When you started talking about the patio and the Adirondack chair being the best you can do, made me tear up. Thank you for saying that. I often feel the pressure to go big and grand when I watch some other gardening CZcamsrs. Your video made me realize that I should be proud of what I have accomplished so far in the garden...even the patio paver that I put in last year that isn't perfectly level. I did it all by myself and I am proud of that and I love it! 🥹🥰
What a beautiful sentiment, appreciating what someone once built and embracing it. I hope years from now someone will do the same with my efforts
I just listened to your thoughts at the end of day 1 and you're so right. No matter how small or insignificant your little patch of happiness may be, just appreciate that you have it because so many people have nothing to call their own, no little patch where they can feel safe and happy. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I love the simplicity of your finished project and the plants were inspired!
Thank you so much Kate. ❤ "Do the best you can do." Many days, I wake up and am so tired and dragging. To hear you say those words gave me hope, and I told myself that I may not get much done today but it's the best I can do and that is ok. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and sensitivity so much.❤
You are so welcome. Deborah, today (and always!) you are enough and I am celebrating the steps you take today to just move one step forward. I am cheering you on. Always. 🌸
My 92yo aunt aims to do three things each day. I try to follow her goal.
I love how thoughtful you are and that you share it. Its good to remind a gardener to sit in and enjoy your space. 😊❤
Thank you Kate for putting life into perspective. With zero experience or knowledge I started mytherapeutic adventure of landscaping my tiny yard. Health conditions has prevented me from getting a lot done in my yard this year, so hearing your sweet words of wisdom brought tears to my eyes and a salve to my soul.
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You brought so much heart to this space, Kate. The memories of your Dad, the beautiful cut flower garden and those gorgeous moody planters--it all came together wonderfully. I can imagine you sitting there, drinking tea or coffee, contemplating life and gardening, and giving yourself the gift of quiet respite and reflection.
Aww, Jagoda. You show up here with encouragement time and time again and I am SO grateful for you. I can’t wait to see everything fill in and I will also update you on the view as well. 💞
I love your sentiment of doing the best we can with the space we have. ❤️
Dear Kate..throughout your video you touched my heart with your words of encouragement and kindness and then at the end when you became emotional, I too, teared up..over the last three years I lost my dear sister and mama and this was a healing grace today..just perfect.God bless you and enjoy your beautiful space❤️
Deep thoughts with Kate💚 you are magic and those words were EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you for being such a amazing human and sharing all of this with us!
We could all benefit an attitude of gratitude. The world is a better place because of her!
I said in another comment that I hesitated for a split second before recording that reflection. But it came from so deep in my heart and knew someone out there needed to hear it. I’m so grateful to have you here. 💞
14:24 I haven’t even finished watching this video, and I was so moved I had to come and comment before continuing on. First, I was nodding and thinking I can totally relate in regard to powerful thoughts moving through when doing tasks, such as pressure washing, that don’t require a whole lot of thought to do. I was so touched when you honored the person that created the patio in the first place. A lightbulb when on when I thought how, as a recovering perfectionist, I find so much more peace and progress in creating within my abilities and limitations, learning from failures and surprise wins, and growing joy and gratitude in the process that I ever got from striving for perfection. I thought about how I can only hope that others can sense the heart and soul I put into my humble garden and see it as an extension of myself. I was so moved when you shared your powerful message of waking up with gratitude and doing the best you can do today and being ok with it. Apparently my soul needed this affirmation because tears welled up in my eyes and my heart swelled. Thank you so much for sharing. 💞 Now, on to watching the rest of the video. ☺️
Your words are giving me life. 💕 I wasn’t sure for a moment if my pressure washing reflections would land, but I was so moved in the moment, I decided to follow my heart and just share. I’m so glad they have connected with you. And I can’t tell you how much I’m smiling at my new patio space and your comment. Thank you for being with me today. ✨
You have some wise words regarding making a space that someone else created into something really special. And as usual, your videos hits home as if you knew what was going on in my mind. I just spoke with a friend who just purchased a home for herself and her dog. She told me how she never uses her back yard as it is just an empty square with no privacy. I am stopping by tomorrow to help her envision how it can become her private sanctuary. And I will forward this video to her. It couldn’t come at a more perfect time❤. Thank you.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear" I’m sure that your father is by your side. You always do such a nice thing and you are relaxed
This is what I love about you and your channel… you are a designer and have the ability to tear things up and build something brand new. But you are so humble and talented and what you’ve done to the patio is perfect. It’s so meaningful and well thought out. I am an interior designer by trade and I just love how you approach your projects. You always speak my language and remind me to be easy with myself and others. Thank you Kate for this video- I hope you get lots and f enjoyment there reflecting on your journey and the knowledge that you have reminded us all to do the best we can!!!
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, although remember that he really will always be with you. I lost three loved ones recently, and have been struggling with the grief. Although I have some physical limitations, I have been finding my garden-in-the-making to be a healing place, and I am so grateful for that. Thank you for this beautiful video, and sharing your story with us. You have clearly touched a lot of souls. ♥💐
This is such a great video. I think you can tell from the comments that you are touching hearts. I went through a divorce and had to sell my dream home last year. It was really a once in a lifetime home in all ways-gardens, pond, orchard, chickens, horses. I’m starting over in a builder home with a small yard and not a lot of money. I bought some decomposed granite, made myself a little patio, bought some furniture and at first all I could think about was what I had lost, what used to be. But today I sat out there and enjoyed it, realized how beautiful it was and I did it myself. A neighbor said they loved it because it looked like a little beach. It’s the best I can do now and I’m grateful.
This might be my favorite video of all time! Kate you truly are a gem. I have a all plants named Ruby garden of for sister who passed away 7 yrs ago. I will also celebrate her and your remembrance of your Dad surely hits home. "Sunny Suzie" is a silly name, but totally a moody teenager. Love the word "tickled"! Your go Kate!
Hello neighbor!! Many thanks for the reminder to start each day with a grateful heart. We have lived in our home for 50 years and our yard has gone through many changes (both major and small). This summer I have found a deep satisfaction in our newly reseeded lawn and beautiful pots on the large patio. I see so many lovely things outside and hear bird song to brighten the day. Your patio turned out perfect. Love the choice of containers and plants. Enjoy the view!!
It looks so beautiful! Your Dad would love it!
Thank you for this video. I loved watching you put pots together at Janey's and now I got to watch you put an area together that those of us with small spaces and/or income can appreciste. And the attitude of gratitude you shared was beautuful. I am so happy Janey introduced you to us.
Loved the longer video! Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We do take for granted the time we have with our parents! My Dad is 80 and has had a lot of health issues in past couple month, it’s hard to see the frailty to someone who was strong. So counting my blessings each day I have time with my parents!
Oh I’m so glad! It’s quite the gamble posting an epic video like this. Cherish those moments with your dad. Frailty and health issues are so hard… but if you can really sit in each moment… allow yourself to stop and just “be” with him… it becomes precious. 💞
I felt your dad sitting with you at the end, looking over your cut flower garden. I related to your words about grief and loss of a parent. Lovely space, words, and video. ❤
Thank you Kate for your affirmation and encouragement today. I really needed it. I’m an overachiever and need to be content in the small steps forward I make in my day, and then reflect on my gratitude for those things. Love your heart and deep thoughts by Kate!
You are my Soul Sister!
You had me 😢😢😢 as soon as you said you were in deep thought while pressure washing, 😂😂😂😂
I do the same,
I start washing my concrete jungle, or while tending to my little garden or while doing some painting touch ups & my brain goes all sentimental.
I think about the past owner of my home, and how excited they must have been when they built or bought this house.
I think of my Mom and how she would of loved to have what I have today, but I’m grateful that she gets to see what her sacrifices have done for me and that I still have her with me and get to share blessings with her!
I’m so happy that you shared this today, I thought I was way too tender-hearted, and needed to be put on meditation lol!
Thank You for making me feel normal with my/our thought process.
And yes it’s okay to have a plastic garden chairs!
I took some old teal colored ones and sprayed paint them Gray and threw some adorable pillows from Home Goods on them and they are looking Fab!
and I couldn’t afford to replace my fence so I threw some black paint on them and now they look amazing! “I don’t need a new fence No More” 😘
And regarding Garden size,
my garden it may not be big & fancy, but it the most beautiful little cottage garden ever. So many people walk by my house and tell me they loved what I did and how beautiful my little garden looks, 2 people told me it looks so “Zen” GIRL!!!
I live NYC! “ZEN” is the biggest compliment anyone could ever give me!
fyi: most of my plants I grew from seeds using the winter sowing method! “Milk Jugs” 😘
Plants are gorgeous, but they is no prouder feeling in your Garden when the most beautiful plants are the plants you grew yourself from seed!
Again thank you for sharing your thoughts and to everyone reading this YES!!!!
Yours Best is Good Enough!!!! XOXOXO
Lucy…. My pressure-washing-meditation friend… thank you for watching and affirming that these moments of reflection are important to vocalize. For a split second I hesitated recording these thoughts. But then I thought of the person that needed to hear an encouraging word. And I thought how by allowing me to speak my truth (that this is more than just a pretty patio) that it opens the door for others to speak their truth. Please say “hello” to your NYC Zen Garden. THAT is an incredible compliment and reflection of the gardener you are. Bravo, friend. 💞
@@HelloGarden Goosebumps 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for sharing so much. This was very meaningful to me on many levels. Two years ago, I grew Baby Blue Eucalyptus from seed. The first winter I brought it inside and it lost every leaf and made a big mess. Last year, as it was getting cold, I threw it onto our unheated garage by an east facing window. It woke up outside in April and has so much growth and is over 4 foot tall now and thriving in a large pot. I also love the Tattoo vinca series and grow them from seed under lights. Gardening is such an experiment and so much fun! Your videos bring me joy and reflection.
That was beautiful reflection Kate! And it is always important to contemplate our lives, our spaces, and find the joy in all we are and have. Your retreat looks cozy and very pretty!
This is such an inspiring makeover. Your design acumen is self evident but what really made this special for me is your obvious heart. You’ve created a space that nurtures and comforts and you’ve done it in a way that is attainable for others. Your power-wash deep thoughts choked me up.I love everything about this! 💕💕
I really want to thank you for this video.
Money is really tight for us right now so I’m not feeling like I can go buy new plants or a new trellis that I have in my vision, BUT I can take time to take joy in what I DO have. My garden is producing vegetables that I’m able to eat and also share. My flowers are blooming and make me happy to see but also bring color to the garden and I’m picking small bouquets to take to the office to bring joy there.
I am physically able to go pick apricots from neighbors loaded trees and share with many including four boxes this morning that I dropped to the food pantry.
I have a yard many would love to have and I need to give myself grace and say to myself that I’m going the best I can.
Thank you for your thoughts today!
Loved your " deep thoughts with Kate" Very caring , encouraging and uplifting. Awesome video, awesome " right now" transformation!
So beautiful!
Great Reno!
Love your eye for texture and color!
It takes time my dear! My father was sooo very important to me he was my mother/father all in one. He passed very suddenly when I was in my early twenties. I can assure you it takes time!
Just try to smile and reflect… and do what brings you joy!! ❤
I think the tiniest space can have magic and energy with love and vision. You obviously have both. The plantings turned out lovely. The chairs are so interesting and unique. My only suggestion ... I would paint everything below the window the same charcoal as the shingles. I tiny fire pit in front the two chairs would be so cozy in the evening. What a satisfying project. Looks beautiful.
I totally agree! There is a lot of magic in the smallest of spaces. And I totally agree… and now I’m looking a fire bowls. 🤣
I love everything about this video! Thank you for sharing.
THIS! Wow what a transformation!!! The whole video was Chef's Kiss!! I thoroughly enjoyed you doing your "planter whispering" LOL. I can totally relate, I do the exact same thing when staging a console, shelves, etc. Everything turned out super dooper awesome for your secret, introverted space! Thanks for showing us how masters do it. 💚
Ahhh Kate, gardening is very healing. Be kind and patient and give yourself the grace to grieve the loss of your Dad. You’ve created a very peaceful and calming space to relax and reflect. Sending love and hugs your way.
Your videos are so inspiring. I love how you give yourself and the viewer grace. Keep on Kate, your father would be so proud of you, I am sure. Love the small space you created. I feel like I am visiting with a friend when I watch your videos. ❤
What a beautiful transformation ! I feel your grief, I lost my son in 2023. He was an arborist for trees. He would always help me and it is very hard sometimes being outside sometimes, but I try to think of all the wonderful memories in the yard and garden. Love the moody colors that you chose for the containers! So happy you found your quiet space😊🪴👒🪴❤️
Oh Patty. My heart breaks for your loss. It’s so hard to dig back in once you’ve lost your “Project Buddy” (that was my dad too). Please know I am sending you my love as you navigate your own grief and loss. My prayer for you is that one day his memory will bring a smile instead of a tear. It’s what I held on to after losing my dad. 💞
@@HelloGarden awww Kate, that is so sweet of you. Grief is so hard for everyone 😔 including yourself. I have realized that I have a new life, not the one I chose, but I know in my heart ❤️ my son would want me to continue in the garden. Thank you Darlin😘
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love how you connect with your spaces. It’s truly very special and inspiring.
Wow your placement of plants for your pots was amazing. Me, buy pots and put one plant in each, water and hope it grows 😂😂. I’m now sitting on my patio and looking at how disorganised it is. Cluttered and not even close to being coordinated, chaotic actually. I’m now going to remove everything, clean and start fresh. Thanking you for the inspiration. Your special space looks amazing.
So, so much joy watching this! Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration ❤
Looks great. You (or anyone) can also buy those stretchable screens made from bamboo and faux leaves to hide less desirable features. I used one to disguise my central air unit and the put planters in front. The screen makes the planters look even more lush.
Love your videos and your soulful observations you are rapidly becoming one of my favorites
What a lovely transformation, Kate! Wishing you many beautiful moments as you sit there and look at how far you've come in your cut flower garden below. ❤ I have to add that we have had so much in common in plants and containers, I also planted eucalyptus in a pot for the first time.
What a lovely, tranquil space you have created! Beautiful!!🇨🇦🌸👏
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. Several young adults ( 3 different families) have lost their Dads in the last month, 2 of those lost their Dad tonight. I shared this video hoping you could help those watching with some light & hope for the future ❤ Again, Thank You
I did not expect to cry watching a garden video, but this one stirred the grief of loss and the sting of lack and let me sit with them, honor them, and make peace with them. Thank you, Kate.
(Also, to your comments at 23:29---I'm here for the "super woo.")
Love it, Kate!!! What a precious lil area to chill ❤
Hearing you talk about the impact of losing your dad brought back so many memories of the loss of my dad. I was lucky to have him until just before I turned 65, but that does not lessen the impact. I am glad to hear that you are more able to take joy in your own garden and create such beautiful garden spaces. I loved your thoughts about your small space and gardens in general. I so appreciate those reminders along with the gardening tips.
I suddenly lost my dad when I was 57. I'm now 67. I don't know how many times he "visits" me in the garden. I love ❤️ that.
@@Edu_Kate My mother visits me and I can hear her laughing. I hated gardening chores as a kid. I know she enjoys my change of heart.
Dear Kate,not silly at all. Let us be content and find joy where we can.
I love your reflections. Thank you. It is perfect. ☺️
Wow, that was such a fun transformation, and so satisfying to see come together in 45 minutes…’cause I know it took a heck of a lot longer than that to accomplish. What an emotionally and aesthetically pleasing perfect little piece of peace ✌🏼🩷
You the sweetest gal, and I love your videos 😊💕 I have teared up and cracked up through this one! Well done, as always! Those containers are amazing! Soooo pretty!!
Wow what a thoughtful video. I so needed this today. Thanks Kate.😊
Thank you, we all need to here this from time to time.. You're doing an amazing job!! ❤❤
Thank you so much for this video! I have a space small like yours n didn't know what to do! Now I know, to appreciate my space n do what I can ❤
I love love love this Kate. This speaks to me on so many levels. Thanks for sharing your home with us. I am loving the moody vibe of this plant selection and you have motivated me to rethink my small back patio space. Saying hello from NJ 🪴 Ava
You are becoming one of my favorite garden influencers! You have a knack for being on camera! So glad Janey introduced you to the landscape (pun intended).
I just subscribed. You are a gem. Your spirit is blessed. Thank you for sharing your reflections on day one. You helped me 🌟
Thanks for being vulnerable with us today. You worked out all the negatives of this space and turned them into positives! Thank you. Best of all you showed and talked us through each step so now anyone could take this video and use it as a tutorial to transform their own small unused space.
It’s always a gamble putting your heart on the internet. But the upside is that these little messages from deep in my heart always land where they are needed most. Thank you for being here and always supporting me with uplifting comments! It means so very much to me. 💕
You now need a little fairy solar lights. Loved watching the process !
Thank you for sharing your journey with this space. It came out lovely. This is the first year I saw the green apple verbena and I love it! I have it with a peach and dark purple verbena and I love them altogether.💚
Enjoyed this video for many reasons. Sometimes the little things touch our hearts the most. Everyone deserves a small meditation nook.
Loved your commentary. Made me cry. 😢
Omg , you brought tears in to my eyes, it looks beautiful and the best of all is being grateful for what we have or can afford. You are a really wonderful person. You have been blessed 🙏🏼💖
( by the way I want to buy those chairs 😜😍)
you done a beautiful job!!! i love it, thank you for sharing. hope you have a great 4th. be safe.
i haven't had that much fun arranging your planters in forever. oh my, really good. we just don't have the selection like when i lived north of seattle. the back cement wall was driving me nuts. its not quite so bad. sorta matches floor. the pots are it. hope those chairs are comfortable. they do fit the space. i agree, gratitude is major yes. happy for you. well done ;)
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
Yes it is PERFECT!!!!!!!!
I have a multitude of gratitude for your sweet words. Often in life it is the not so pretty things that need a little lovin to begin to emerge into the butterfly they were meant to be. We live in the woods in 5b in a red New England saltbox with a stone wall with a primitive gate. At 82 I still dream and create. I have also learned to repurpose and rearrange shopping right in my own barn. At the end of the day I say thanks for the opportunity to spend time speaking to mother nature and listening to her ideas. You and your channel are a blessing.
I lovvvveeee your little space, and gratitude for what we’ve got and working with what we’ve got is the name of the game, girlfriend! And anyone that doesn’t think power washing a dirt-encrusted patio is inspiring-well, they’re lying. It’s so satisfying. You unearthed a little secret garden. Sincerely, another moody teenager lover (aka Mom) 😂
I know I joke about it, but I love a moody teenager. It’s truly incredible watching a human with all their emotions, thoughts and big feelings emerge into adulthood!
@@HelloGarden my two youngest (out of four) are now 19-literally the last teenagers and they’re still totally moody 😂 but less so (in my opinion) because they’re boys. These days I’m sitting here thinking I don’t know what I would’ve done with my life without my kids. I’m sure something equally amazing but man, it’s a weird thought! 🤗 now I get to enjoy gramma-ing at 46! 💞
I grew vinca for the first time this year, mine are white with pink centers, at first I struggled to get a few blooms and all of a sudden it popped and the blooms are so full and covering the entire plant/pot! It’s almost a tropical vibe!
Love your videos, you are so real and down to earth 😊 you bring the joy 👍
Thank you so much, friend. Being honest on YT was one of my goals when beginning this journey. It can be humbling showing these “rough” spaces, but also so joyful too.
Absolutely beautiful! ~ Di
Girl, you just made me cry so much. Sometimes that is the best we can do and that’s okay and that’s enough. Improvements are never linear; whether in life or gardening. The weeds come. And even if we can’t take care of them today, maybe we’ll get them later or even appreciate them for the life that they bring in the meantime, even in adverse conditions.
Love it and your thoughts!❤
Thank you for your message about doing the best you can do. 😊
You are very welcome. It’s the message I give myself sometimes too. 💞
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the patio! I agree! Make today as beautiful and special just where you are! 💚💐
☺️ Thank you friend… I feel like I made something really special this weekend. Thank you for being here!
Perfect!!!
Wow! You thoughtfully created the perfect refuge space. Bravo! Love the plant choices and containers. Hope this space brings you great healing and joy.
Oh my goodness your reflection part of this was alone why I sub'd. Wonderful!
Thank you so much. It’s always a gamble to get vulnerable on the internet. 🤣 Thank you for being here… so glad to have you! 💕
Hi Kate 😊 Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏 I got very emotional at the beginning with your words of encouragement 🥺 My hubby just turned 77, and I am 64 with many health issues that have rendered me handicap. So everything is my ideas and finger pointing, (except I do the potted plants and some watering. Everything is hand watered.) We moved here a little over 1 1/2 years ago (we lived in our little old house 25 yrs. Which had a much larger yard) Against hubby's wishes, 😁 We potted up many of my favorite plants and brought them along. Last spring we had to create beds to put most in. Right now there is no "depth" just little (and large) soldiers with a center circle for my Crepe Myrtle Shrub in the W. back yard. In the front East facing, but, open from South to North, there was an existing Palm and 2 Red Yuccas. We created a bed there against the house, and planted my 2 small Black Diamond Crepe Myrtles (purely purple from old house) each in small round beds out by sidewalk and street. Oh btw I live in zone 9b Texas Gulf Coast, which is VERY humid and hot. 🥵 In the yucca bed we added 5 Red Hot Pokers , and some Dusty Millers. ( on the south side is our MASSIVE 6+ concrete driveway, which puts off so so much heat) On the North side (5ft. Chain link fence with black wind cloth/privacy) back door, is my existing potted plants lined up down the fence Where we sit under a small canopy. Side yard is just 7ft wide. We live on SS soo affording small perennials right now is out of the question. I got soo frustrated because I had hoped this year we could add more depth and texture/color. I got depressed at the situation and wanted to give up, which hubs said no. Weeding is so hard on him, and he wants things in the ground and for me potted is the easiest. So you have helped me to appreciate what we have and where we are at for now, and I cant tell you how you've helped me with your kind encouraging words. 💜🙏💜 Now that you know my life story lol sorry for this long post.. 😕 ANYWAYS... Your zen intimate garden turned out wonderfully. I did notice that you don't tease the roots b4 planting and you kind of "shoved" (unsure if thats the correct the word) plants into potting holes (🤔?) I always heard tease roots when they are pot bound. (?) Any new suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I loved this longer video. And thank you again for sharing along with all your kind words of encouragement. I am so thankful that I found you. Always, Jen 😍
I do sit outside the front door ( 4ft. Patio overhang, on the massive concrete drive 🥵 ) I would love to have more than my planter with Sunpatiens by the front door but, the heat and alot of sun and reflective heat. Thought when able to afford, getting 2 tall topiaries, and hanging some potted flowers like Vinca or Petunias. Don't know what else to do (?) 🤷♀️ I wish I could afford a consultation with you. That would be so awesome. 😊
Loved the video, shows what can be done in a small space and great ideas with container design, was with you saying"yes" no and loved what u did. The only thinq I think the color of the chairs take over, maybe a stain or change of color?
moving love
❤ wise words thank you
This is probably one of the sweetest videos. I love the little space redo. The thought of using what you have and been blessed with, just spoke to me. Such a sweet private reset space for you to rest after a hard day or to start your day. I love the use of dark stemmed or dark flowering plants is my jam. Every year I plant a “goth” container in a beautiful blue green container and it’s always my fave. Thank you Kate, I love your channel and look forward to new videos from you ❤❤❤
OMG, tears are tip toeing down my face. Gratitude and doing the best you can for today. YES! Today i just sat in my garden while my dog laid in the cool grass and appreciated what I accomplished this Spring as well as the past years. Yes i did jump up after a bit and planted zinnias starts and more seeds. Hard to keep a gardener sitting for too long. Thank you Kate for reminding us to slow down and just do what you can. Kd from PDX.
Those containers. You knocked it out of the park, again, Kate.
I picked up a couple of those 'Onyx & Pearls' penstemon this year. I went to deadhead them (I've heard they can self-seed prolifically) and was pleasantly surprised to see one was covered in buds.
It's weed season so that has interfered with finishing my containers. Poor plant stash is withering away.
Beautimous ❤
Kate, I was so touched by your patio chat. I just know this is one of those videos I'll come back to for encouragement and inspiration. So nourishing! Gratitude truly turns what we have into enough. I'm glad Janey introduced me to your channel. You created a beautiful patio moment. Enjoy! ❤
All of this is amazing. the pivots in the conversation, the deep thoughts with Kate! You are such a blessing
It is perfect 💜💜
Thank you so much! ☺️
Great video
Thank you Kate, it’s very lovely ! 🌺💚🙃
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for being here!
When you said if that’s the best you can do today, I broke down. I did my best today I was on a roll and one little hiccup and things were getting dark, then you said that and I remembered all my real dark days and how last year I wouldn’t of done as good as I did today, and one bad moment doesn’t have to be the rest of the day… I did good. Thank you for slowing me down and being so positive that I could get there myself
Thank you so much for this! Accepting how things are and appreciating what we have!
You are so welcome! It’s such a small concept but also hit me deep when pressure washing. It kinda feels like I have a new pair of eyes loving this little space that I ignored and dismissed for so long.
As usual, your video comes as if you knew what I was thinking. I just spoke with my friend who recently purchased a small house with a neglected, empty back garden. She told me that she never used that space. Tomorrow I will stop by and help her see that it can become her new sanctuary. I will also forward this video to her.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father❤