Making a Japanese Garden
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- This is an interesting project for multiple reasons.
1. I live in deep snow country Japan. Every decision needs to consider where the snow will land and sit for months. It will be up to the windows and everything underneath with be crushed, frozen, and wet.
In other houses you can see where people once attempted to build balconies. Now only the concrete footings remain as they either rotted away or was crushed. This is just one element.
2. I have a need / parameter to have a parking space. Eventually I will also install a carport here (again, needs careful snow consideration) but this year just parking is fine.
I currently have the shed but my big car only just fits inside. It’s better for a small car.
3. I would like to have more than just a parking space but also an area to enjoy outside. I have a small courtyard area around the back of the house which I hope to use for this but I would also like to have something simple around the parking area, too.
One of the benefits I mentioned in the video is that by removing my mini forest I reduce the water (plants) and reduce the humidity effect… which leads to less mosquitos. But it doesn’t stop there, other troublesome pests like termites will also dislike the airy environment.
Without giving too much away (because I’m deciding on the fly) I do hope to incorporate Japanese elements of simplicity and appreciation for nature.
Enjoy as I learn more about Japanese garden design myself :)
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Less than one million yen for a house is crazy!! I need a loan to pay for mine! Houses and prices aside, it’s really nice to see positivity from someone enjoying their life here. I hope you can always be happy 😊
Also the garden I had before turned into a forest. Became scared to even go out into the garden! lol
Yes, but did you see the degree of mold he had in this home? The mold was not only in the walls, but go check out the ceilings. My heart just broke for him when I saw how bad it appeared.
That Japanese maple tree would make awesome bonsai.
Has anyone told you that the plants in your garden are Perennials? They will come back every year. You will need to dig them up if you do not want them there. You could replant them in the field across from your house and you would have a beautiful view!
Great job & looks so much better!!
Matt, thx for posting this video,! Helps me tremendously in ur methodology how to deal w/ weeds and bushes in the garden. I recently purchased a property in Fujigane and has almost 12,000 sq ft. of land. It's a nightmare to see both weeds and bushes to grow during the summertime.
Nice clear majestic outcome in the forest.
MATT HEART IS VERY KIND AND JOYFULL
I would literally cross the road and ask the workshop if they can use the front loader that's in the video to scrape off the top layer of the garden. Then you can start new garden level with the road.
all i could think was that surely getting that tractor from across the street would have made quick work of this job, especially when they can just dump the greens 20ft down the road lol
It’s definitely a clearer view 😊
Again, fun and practical video content.
Congrats on the hard work of clearing that space. I hope you find an excellent solution that will work with the amount of snowfall you have and still allow you to park 2 cars there.
Drainage will be king in garden crafting.
Maybe a couple of small garden beds to grow certain plants you want to keep manageable. Interesting enough to add landscape fabric with rock coverage facing the porch in the back to have a space for outdoor activities optional.
I love working in the yard. I would start with a blank canvas. The Japanese maple is amazing but needs a trim. I would take all of the debris and additional construction materials away from the space and get a backhoe and level the ground. I am not sure if Japan uses weed fabric but that and several tons of pea gravel would make the space super clean. Saving your private garden in the back. Again I would use gravel and stones as it creates a nice atmosphere.
Majestic? You look like a person who is actualy doing something. I am an avid garderner myself and I like to do things fast and practical.
Hard work😂 very nice outcome.
Where did them big trees come from
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The ones on the garden and glad to see you kept the bonsai
Was composting your garden waste not an option? Also, really glad you didn't take out the hostas. You kinda got close to it with the trimmer and I was on the edge of my seat several times...😅
This is exciting . I love watching somebody creating something either beautiful or practical (or both!) out of something which was neither before. Are you looking at your neighours gardens in the area for plant inspiration? Or even in the neighboring town?s/villages? What survives in their gardens should be in yours? Really like the sped up garden clearing. Its "peaceful" in itself :-)
in about two years I hope I'm at the same stage as u r now ... planning a Japanese garden in japan... preferably in front if a kominka 😂
Great video :)
Hey Matt. Just subscribed to your channel. I would just create a traditional rock and gravel garden for your car parking. What was the winter like? I was also interested to understand how the original owners survived such harsh winters. Good luck with your channel.
Matt mentioned snow level goes up to window level of the shed he is measuring. The car would be covered in winter.
Hey Matt. First, I love the videos and what you did with the house. My question is, I know you call it a shed, but I feel like it's a garage, and if there was a way to widen the garage door, and use it as a garage.... you wouldn't have to lose your back yard.
Could build a house on the land across from you.
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I have some questions. Are you allowed to put up a fence? Also do you water your grass/flowers! I know in the US people water their lawns, trees, flowers etc pretty frequently.
I always go to Niseko for snowboarding, never tried Myoko area, is it accessible by public transportation? How’s winter driving with all that snow?
Could you have burned it yourself in say a burn barrel or is that not allowed?
Does Japan have storage units you can rent like other countries or is that not a thing?
What about putting up a satellite dish to watch TV? 📺
Do you explain in any other video how you got a house in Japan for just 6 thousand?
I just started watching. I'm watching you clean mold from walls and ceiling. I'm very surprised that you do not wear masks and eye protection.
Yep. 40 degrees Celsius 100% humidity made it too uncomfortable so I opened the windows, used electric fans, and sacrificed my body
Don’t really need that type of stuff. Did jobs likes that for years, never had a single issue without a mask
Why not just change the door of the shed?
Agreed, so much easier. My guess is he has different plans for the workshop.
Include your shed in your plans.
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I can only wonder, what happened to the Japanese? cedar trees that were serving as a border between your yard and the alleyway there? They were still around going into winter, and now they are gone, like they never were there in the first place! What happened?
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That whole beautiful garden with the benches for the banzai trees, just gone. It's his house, so he does as he wants, which is what we all do.
@@le_th_ True, not trying to insinuate otherwise. I was just wondering, is all.
Just found your channel. Very interesting😊
Thanks for coming! I’m just getting started on CZcams so you’ve joined at the perfect time :)
So excited to see you are posting vidoes again. Please keep posting regularly 🙏🏻
I love rose 🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀
DO NOT PAINT THE WOODWORK OR THE DOORS!!!!
THEY ARE TRULY WORKS OF ART.
Live with it for a while until you can appreciate the craftsmanship around you. I’m a carpenter and home builder and I can assure you that the people who built your home are a dying breed. Study the workmanship for yourself. It’s the best in the world 🌎.
How does Matt have residency in Japan?
I guess if you can buy a house in Japan, you'll need residency.
I would love to know more about gardening in Japan in general. We all know their beautiful public gardens, but in your walk around, didn't there seem to be any landscaping for people's homes? Is that because this is a more industrial area? Thanks for your videos 😊
is there a proof you paid only $6000? you didnt have to pay taxes or past taxes
You want to see my receipt? 😂 it was actually closer to $5500 but I rounded up. All taxes and fees included
Obvious solution is buy a smaller car or truck then sell old big car?
Sorry, your videos are always twice as long as they need to be. I end up skipping through it and then skipping back. Get a friend to help you edit it. Please
Wow.. thanks for telling us how privileged you are. Must be nice. Don’t admire these privileged people.