Saving a NEGLECTED Yard for a full-time Caregiver!!!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- I was driving around looking for a neglected yard to restore for free when I came across this property that I used to maintain on a regular basis. I knew the there was an elderly lady living here and her daughter, who is her full-time carer. When I knocked on the door, the owners daughter told me that the garden had pretty much been neglected for over 2 years since I did the last big cleanup. Her brother had been helping out by mowing the lawn every now and then, but the garden and bushes hadn't been touched since then. She also informed me that she had just been in hospital having a back operation and was out of action for a few months. Now, this yard doesn't look that bad, but there was quite a bit of work here, and it was nice to help the family in a time of need. All up, I spent around 10 hours on this job, including 2 trips to the landfill.
Original cleanups done over 2 years ago:
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FAQ's:
Q: Where are you located?
A: I am from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 🦘.
Q: Do you worry about snakes?
A: I have never even seen a snake in over 5 years on the job.
Q: Which equipment do you use?
A: Mostly STIHL power equipment (battery and petrol) and commercial Honda self-propelled mowers.
Q: How much do the jobs cost?
A: Sorry, I prefer not to talk about costs.
Q: Why don't you use tarps instead of bins?
A: Tarps are too difficult to move through small spaces and lift into the trailer. The same for wheelbarrows, they are only good for unloading the trailer!
Q: Why are the hot water cylinders outside?
A: I would say it's because Australia had a temperate to tropical climate, and therefore it doesn't matter that much if they are outdoors. To me, though, it seems a bit inefficient to have them outside in Tasmania with a temperate climate (coldish for 3 - 4 months per year). But that is industry standard down here 🤷♂️.
Q: Why don't you have help?
A: I've had many problems with employees in the past, so now I work alone.
Q: Why don't you have a ride-on mower?
A: Well, there are a few reasons.
1. I don't have the right trailer for a ride on, considering I always take away the green waste.
2. I don't have anywhere to store it, as my shed is too small.
3. A lot of the properties we do have fences and gates, so you can't actually get a ride-on on to the properties.
4. I don't do enough big jobs to justify spending 15k AUD on a stander, but it would be nice to have one!
5. I will get one as soon as my transport and storage problems are solved.
Q: What types of ladders do you use?
A: The large one is a Gorilla Adjustable Platform 150kg and the small one is a Gorilla Mighty 19. They are both adjustable.
Q: Who/what is Jim's Mowing?
A: Jim's Mowing is a franchise business. The Jim's Group is the biggest home services franchise in Australia.
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How many trash cans do you go thru in an year please
What I really like and appreciate is you explaining the Plants you prune and their names.
This makes you unique and outstanding on all the lawn care channels on YT.
Tom 😎
I do remember this yard. You are a kind man, sir... to offer your assistance, support , and generosity to others in need. Your magic touch brought it back to beauty. It was not as out of control as it was for the first clean-up. Your assistance in regaining its beauty is wonderfully done. Prayers for the daughter caring for her mother and continued blessings to you and your family.
Most kind of you. Hopeful she'll get to look out the windows and see her most beautiful yard looking its best again. ♥️👍 (💩😡😂)
You are an angel. I was a full-time caregiver to my mom with dementia and my husband was working full-time. It is very hard to keep up with yard work and take care of someone at the same time. We kept up with the front yard but couldn't keep up with the back as well. My husband and I are working on getting the back yard back in shape.
We can only try our best a little at a time!
I also like that you identify & name the 🪴 plants & 🌳 trees. It's so considerate. And useful.
I forgot that you are truly a horticulturist and can do the pruning and upkeep on untended trees and shrubs. You really helped them out on this job and I’m sure they’re thrilled (I was).❤❤❤
That is so much better. I remember that property. It’s sad when the elderly can’t keep up their property but then you come in and make it beautiful again. Thanks George for all you do for the elderly. Keep up the good work
Oh good - I’ve just made a cup of tea and put the electric blanket on 😊
hahaha, nice 🙂
Coffee here😊
It's always nice when I remember that you actually know how to hand prune roses correctly LOL
I do remember this one, George. If I remember rightly that was when you had a co-worker. If I'm honest, compared to the first run through it's not fared too badly in two years. Very good job, as always. I think the daughter does more than enough already. Caring is very hard work and often seems to go unnoticed. Kudos to her, especially having had back surgery.
Lovely job! What you called a light tidy up for the back garden is more than many professionals would do for a complete restoration. That’s what I love about watching your videos. You do so much more than just restore the garden. You bring order to chaos and really give people hope with the work you do. Thank you George for another great video.
Great job as always, George! I like all your videos, not just the out-of-control properties. This was kind of you to check and offer this family your help. I wish the daughter a speedy recovery. Hopefully someone in their neighbourhood, community or family can occassionally walk the dog, so it's not restricted to the back yard - with no one able to pick up after it. Have a great weekend/week everyone!
I’m sure the neighbors will enjoy the sidewalk area and being able to see the street sign again!! 👍🏼
You are still my favorite lawn guy on CZcams. I like the short explanation on the bottom of the screen.
Me, too. Sometimes surprised, sometimes saddened but always, George, you know what's best to do.🎉😊
I love how you pull out your nippers when you see a stray branch.
It doesn't matter how small you think a job is, I just love watching you methodically beautify it. ❤😊 Wonderful improvement!
I remember this yard. That garden was her husband's. You did a major clean up in it few years ago. Glad you stopped by and helped out again.
I do remember this place. I’m so happy you were able to help these clients get it cleaned back up. I so appreciate your kind spirit and work ethic!❤❤❤
Like others, I love that you care enough to go back 💚 I'm sure that lady and her family are very grateful for your help and you have done an amazing job yet again George!
Hello George, that looks like a lovely area and you make it better. Lucky for this lady and her daughter. Sounds like this one is well deserved of your help, thank you for that. It's a lovely home.
The yards definitely needed some TLC you did a great job as always ❤
Again your work has made a huge difference. I enjoyed the additional information you provided on this video. Great job George. You are a blessing to so many.
So happy you helped them. Life can be sooo hard for some people.
I like that you identify the trees and bushes you are working on. That is so helpful to a plant-ignorant person like myself. 😉 Keep up the good work.👍
George, I look forward to your videos!!!! To me, there is no one better than you! You're work and videos are FANTASTIC.!!!!
Blessings from New Jersey USA 🇺🇸
Oh, I DO remember this one…so sorry to hear they’re suffering so many health problems. I think this gift you gave them lifted their spirits quite a bit. Took a property that looked wild and forbidding and turned into a welcoming home!
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I remember this yard! Amazing it’s not worse after 2 years! It still has the basic form from when you did it. Beautiful job as always! - watching from Lake Wales, Florida
Nice job George, you've restored normalcy to the yard and faith in human kindness
Nice work George, you always get it done beautifully! Glad you were able to help these ladies out.
Great job George. Love your pruning the overgrown rose bush. The loppers do the trick quicker and better lol. Love watching your videos. You're a legend.
Я помню этот эпизод, ты тогда наводил порядок с напарником, но тогда двор выглядел намного хуже. Видно что в течении двух лет за участком пытались ухаживать. Спасибо за видео и за твою работу, отлично выполненную работу! Спасибо тебе за то что помогаешь людям, ты молодец Джордж 👍🫶 У тебя доброе сердце ♥ Джордж. С уважением Елена 🤗 😉 🙋
I like the yards that don’t look so bad! It’s nice to sometimes see actual grass and healthy plants. Nice job!
Just another windy day in Hobart. 😂 I used to live in the prairies in Canada. Very windy there too. No trees, just miles & miles of grain fields. Nothing to stop the wind. I like the constant commentary. Another excellent job. 🇨🇦
Oh yes I remember this home.. has it been a year...I'm thrilled to see it again. Glad the daughter has moved in with her mum. You have the midas touch! Brilliant tidy up
You have a huge heart ! So glad you checked in and were able to help.
You are amazing George. Fan from New Zealand.
Hobart is simply gorgeous. I feel relaxed just looking at the neighborhoods. You are very fortunate to live and work there.
I look forward to your videos every week George. Great work you do. Wishing you good health from Ontario, Canada.
Джордж привет из России 🇷🇺 МИРУ МИР ! И ПУСТЬ ВСЕГДА БУДЕТ СОЛНЦЕ!
Howdy George! Great work man
Yep the yard needed you. I remember the last time. Doesn't have to have briers to be a good one. Looks great. 😊
Buenos días, bonito video , gracias por enseñarnos el gran trabajo que realizas , de limpieza , poda arreglo del césped y mantenimientos de las plantas, pues las casas recuperan su esplendor y una fantástica vista, saludos, JORGE, ❤👏👍🖐️💪🇪🇦. JESUS.
I remember the backyard and its chaos. It looked better than it did two years ago. You did a very good job then, and now.
Джордж всегда смотрю твои видео у 4 года.Ты самый лучших из моих мастеров.Добросовестный,аккуратный и честно выполняешь свою работу.МОЙ КЛАСС ВСЕГДА ЗА ТВОЙ ТРУД . USSR.😢😮😢🎉❤
Thank you for continuing to put up the names of trees and plants.
Im always overjoyed to see how we zoom into Tasmania!!! My kids live there and I LOVE Hobart!!!❤❤❤
Compared to the jobs you usually do I didn't expect much from this yard work....but, wow, you still made a total difference in how that whole property looks! I love it.....thank you, George, you never let anyone down.
The boss in mowing has shown us once more,how the job needs to be done.Bravo king George 😊
I remember this property.. Compared to the first time they've maintained it well. Beautiful front yard. Love your work ethic. Incredible. 🎉
Great Variety of trees 🌳 on this property I love the maple and Japanese trees ❤. Ty George for your kindness and love for garden care.
Such a lovely little place with beautiful plants. So good of you to drop by and offer your wonderful help to this mother and daughter. It looks excellent now. Cheers from Tauranga, NZ.
GEORGE -to-the-rescue! I find it 'very' kind of you to have checked up on a former client...it only proves you have both and eye and a heart behind your work ethic = WELL DONE! Luv your music choices. Thanks for sharing...Health and blessings!
Awesome transformation. The yard looks beautiful. Thank you for being there in a time of need.
I do remember this property. You do amazing work George. You make everything look so neat and tidy afterwards. That's why I love your videos.
I remember this yard. You did an excellent job the first time too. I laughed when you said you weren't going to do much in the backyard and just bush cut that back area. 🤣You're not built that way. So naturally, you trimmed all the trees and bushes, raked up dog poo, and cleaned out all the beds. I knew you'd do it. Stay awesome!🤍💕🤍💕
I know it's damaging to buildings, but trimmed like that does look so nice IMHO. Thanks!
Hoping there’s a service near her home that cleans up the poo. The home and now garden are so beautiful and I hope they can enjoy it thanks to your generous and lovely work. Hoping she gets that ivy removed - it’ll cause damage to the brick otherwise. Great job as always George. You are indeed a force of goodness 😊
I remember this yard too. nice to see you go back and help them out. well done!
You are such a kind person to all of your customers. Even though you know it’s a 10-12 hour job you still offer the customer free service! Kudos to you.
I truly like to see you work alone; it seems like your assistants sometimes bothers you because they are much slower than you are. You are like the Energizer Bunny! You get it all done in less than half the time it would take a normal person! Great job!
Another lovely job helping those that need it most. I wonder if the daughter is aware of how destructive Ivy is to property. Thanks, George, for another great transformation 👏
The yard looks so happy now George thank you thank you so much beautiful beautiful😅😅😅
I knew I recognised this garden! I even remember you putting that lantern where it is now. Another nice job, George!
I Watch a few of these type of channels and I have to say you’ve become my favorite. I love the extra touches and care you give to the yards. And I REALLY love how you use a catcher on your mower instead of shooting the lawn all over the streets and on cars. Makes a beautiful finished top quality job. All your jobs look so great. Hello from San Diego 🙋🏻♀️
Shame the owners cant keep it up.
Good job George
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It definitely needed you. Fantastic video & work as always. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love that you tell us what all the trees and plants are! Such a beautiful yard.❤❤ Best wishes from Michigan USA
I love how you tell us the names for the trees and shrubs as you are trimming them. I’ve learned a lot from your videos, George. Great job as always! ❤️🇨🇦
Great job George. I remember this yard.
Great job! That looked like more than just a "light tidy-up" in the back yard! Enjoying your channel all the way from Syracuse, New York!
Wow. I love the way you trim and prune the plants. Also, thank you for labeling the plants you’re working on. Beautiful job.
It looks like a showplace after you worked your magic on this property!!!👍👍👍
You are a blessing to so many people.
It looks ever so much better! Well done
What a transformation, always pleasing us, George. Thanks. 👍👍😊❤️😊
Всегда смотрю на вашу работу с интересом. Очень чисто и красиво 👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯
Very pretty indeed. Lovely job . Thank you for your kind heart
Excellent choices on what to cut.
We are all to optimistic on adding something in our yards not knowing what it will take to maintain it!
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Nice refresh for these ladies. I do remember the first makeover. They did pretty good on keeping it up for the most part.
It’s with great pleasure that I watch your videos. Fantastic job as always. Thank you.
I enjoy the subtitles you add - watching from USA and things are not always obvious - subtitles are appreciated.
And everything so nicely you are the only person on you tube that does a great job keep it up
This reminds me of a very overgrown bed and breakfast I cleaned up about 15 years ago. I did a bang up job on this place because I was under the impression that the owners were interested in hiring me on to maintain the property by coming twice a month to mow and weed. When I was done cleaning up this place the owner said she would call me in a couple of days to let me know which days would work for them. I didn't hear back from them for three months, which was just long enough for it to become a big fat mess again. When they asked when I could come over I told them I wasn't interested.
Ah George... you're a good egg, mate! Well done 👍👍👍 🙏🙏🙏
Great job! I do remember when you did this property before. I appreciate you telling what the bushes and trees are. I am always curious. Thanks George! You’re the best!!!!!
You remarked that it wasn’t too bad but you sure made it look superb.
Que bueno volver a verte siempre impecable tu trabajo sigue aI abrazo desde uruguay😊
I find it interesting that they have same vegetation we have here in the States since we're totally different continents. Love you having captions guiding us on your yard makeover. As usual well done George.
Another good job x
I appreciate the identification of the shrubs/ trees as you are pruning them x
Anne UK x
A fabulous tidy up George, onto the next one. 😀
12:35 Wow. Your birches are very different from our Canadian ones, which are columnar. That's how the indigenous people were able to use the bark to make canoes. 😁
Yep I remember this place, it was really in bad shape. I'm glad it was "easier" this time around. Keep on keeping on 😊
I remember when you did this a couple years ago, turned out fantastic again! Great job! 👍
Another beautiful job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕💕💕🇺🇸
A nice start to a beautiful Sunday morning in Seattle. George I just love watching your videos the transformations are always amazing.
Great job, George. I remember this one from last time and it's one I have gone back and rewatched a few times. It was nice to see the front.😊❤
You do a great job. I like that you tell what the different flowers and plants are.
Nice Job George! Appreciate how you use the bagger on the mower definitely gives it a professional finish look 🤗 You truly have an eye for detail!
Great job as always George, I remember when you did this garden before. The mother & daughter will be very appreciative. Nice to see the Autumn colours coming through. Greetings from Auckland 😃
That maple looks like a painting, so beautiful ❤
It is or has been a really lovely garden. Good job George!
Qué bueno que hayas vuelto a este patio👍da gusto ver como evolucionan, estaba mucho mejor que la primera vez, y se nota tu ayuda para con estas personas, gran trabajo felicidades!!!!
I love watching you work so hard. You have a good eye on how you trim. Have a great day.