Japanese Abandoned House Renovation #11 | Garden Update: Yuzu-ful, Making a Picnic Table
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- In this video I update progress on the garden in the past 12 months, including the lawn, growing vegetables, weeding, as well as make a picnic table.
0:00 Yuzu
2:01 Lawn update
6:14 Planting
8:55 Making a wooden picnic table
14:52 Picking vegetables
16:46 Weeding
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Thank you for continuing to share what you’re doing with your beautiful home! I’m so glad CZcams recommended me your videos when you were first starting out.
No worries, thanks for watching all this time!
Drinking a cold beer while sitting at your new picnic table is a great way to end the day.
Definitely!
Your decision to maintain a lawn like that (in Japan!) is a bold one. Some other foreign residents in my area have attempted that feat, but no one has actually succeeded yet. (Basically, they get lazy at some point in the weeds take over). All the best with that! Anyway, you really have created an awesome space there for you and your family. Nice work!
Thanks, I may switch to a Japanese grass at some point as a well-maintained one maintains its thickness in summer and will be less susceptible to weeds, possibly.
That's how you spot an Aussies house in Japan .... they have a lawn ! The neighbors walk past and laugh at the Aussie mowing the lawn in summer every 2 weeks but they themselves spend days weedwacking /brushcutting their own overgrown Japanese style "Jungle" . I think the Aussies do have the last laugh. He who laughs last laughs the hardest and has time for refreshments ;-)
Ha ha, yes, I think it's worth it with the lawn, particularly as the kids use it a lot to play on.
@@TokyoLlama Hey mate, for the lawns you need to start spraying stuff down to prevent your issues. I can give you the basic names of some Australian consumer stuff from Bunnings if that helps. To stop Poa: Winter Grass Killer or barricade weed killer for pros. To stop the Fungus: Mancozeb. You need to put this down before prolonged periods of rain. To stop the general weeds: kill w/ Bindie or casper for pros and then prevent with a PreEmergent: Freehand or casper for pros; basically gives a 3 month barrier. For the army worms, there are many different types of products that will kill and protect against grubs, don't rely on the birds! Also look up the soapy water test to detect earlier. Here's to the best lawn in town!
Thanks mate, I don't think they've got the same brands here but I'll look up the ingredients to see if they've got similar products. Watching Japanese lawn CZcams I realised that I needed to aerate, dethatch and treat the lawn before the rainy season, they also suggest a few products which I'll check out.
Honestly, when I saw your first video two years ago I thought man he is gonna be renovating this for the rest of his life. Then two years down the road and this house with the garden looks better than most move-in ready houses avaiable.
Thanks man!
"Not so Yuzu-less after all"
Aaaah man! Doing dad jokes here now?
He did one in the first garden video. He said he’d cut down the Yuzu as it was too high to pick the fruits, making it ‘Yuzu’-less. This was merely the return. :)
Niiiice. 🍻
It took me so long to get that pun.... Now I know that I'm "Yuzu-less" :-D
Oyaji-gagu
I really enjoy how you chose to end the video. The music playing out as you toil. The afternoon summer sun rolling in and hitting the filed. To top it all off you crack that beer while you admire the job from your new picnic table. No need for narration. I think your filming/editing is getting better and it's cool to see how you're developing both with the house and your content.
Thanks very much!
It's rough to see your struggle with the lawn, you should look up micro clover, it doesn't need nitrogen since it produces it for itself. Its weed resistant and doesn't require large amounts of water to stay green.
Heehee. It's good stuff, we're sort of spreading such things here cause what grass lawn there is wouldn't be very worth the effort. (And I'm allergic to many domestic grasses, so substitute ground covers doubly good for me. :) )
I want that but I think it will be nothing left after the rabbit been there lol
@@SiviRabbitLady It's surprising resilient against rabbits if you can get it past the establishment phase. I used it at my old place to draw the rabbits away from the flower and veggie gardens. Great trick - they fill up on clover and don't go after anything else.
I've seen a lot of picnic table in my life, never one made from planed lumber. That's furniture quality, right there.
Thanks. It was actually cheaper making that way than using 2x6s.
I thought the picnic table looked super nice! While he was building it I was just like, “wow…. That’s real nice…” lol
Beautiful picnic table! Yard is looking great.
Thanks!
@@TokyoLlama I never thought I could do something like this! Did you buy plans?
Nice yard indeed ;-)
@@IAmDemonDog I got some free plans online (link in the description).
@@TokyoLlama I am sure get offers to buy the table or make others - it looks much better then those to get on the net.
WOW! You're becoming a professional Carpenter! As always, it's a joy watching your videos. What a great example you and your wife are to your children, teaching them about hard work, discipline while also providing them with a beautiful house at the same time!Congratulations!😊👏🏆
Thanks very much!
Oh my, this man is a unstoppable work machine. I'm really impressed.
You should try to install some bird feeders to attract birds so they can eat the caterpillars before they can eb a problem :)
Brilliant idea! I have them in my garden and they do the job.
Loving everything so far. Just some suggestions that were made for me when I purchased my home. Because here in Sydney we don’t have large backyards, when a friend of mine saw the land we bought just outside Sydney he suggested the following:
1- purchase 2-3 chickens and 1 rooster. They maintain the lawn by eating all the grubs. They also provide an egg every day or every second day so you’ll have a minimum of 2-3 eggs fresh daily.
2- go hard on purchasing the best bee hive possible. I got the Flowhive made here in Australia. It’s pricey but it’s well worth it the money. It’ll last you a lifetime and doesn’t require smoking the bees to extract honey. It had a simple key and lock mechanism meaning you’ve got honey on tap and don’t need to bother those hard working bees.
They also maintain your fruit bearing trees and all your flowers and veggies by pollinating them with the seasons.
The bees literally require no work at all. Just need to take your honey once every 3 months. And the chickens are super easy. Just gotta watch for fleas but there’s nothing some organic flea spray can’t fix.
Thanks, chickens definitely in our plans, hope to build a coop next year. Funny you mention flow hive, a friend has also suggested it to me and I’m definitely keen. Possibly another project for next year too - just need to get on top of a few other things first.
Your place really is something special, and it's coming along nicely! Love it when you post, by the way - the content and editing just makes them so chill and pleasing.
Thanks very much!
お疲れ様でございます！ How time flies when you’re accomplishing your goals. Your garden looks fantastic. Just wait until next year! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I need tips from you on the garden!
@@TokyoLlama My pleasure 😇!
@@TheKamakuraGardener Nice to "see" you here, Bob!
@@nish221100 You too! 😃🐶👍🏾
It's unfortunate that a culture based on tradition is now generally unwilling to resurrect old wonderfully ornate homes such as yours. But then you and your wife saw the beauty of this old house and knew it should be preserved as as a traditional and a livable family home. It's such a joy to watch you bring it back to life. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Nice to see the progress! Our own construction project is just wrapping up - we move in this September. Feel free to come down and stay with us for a day or two if it works out. Still open to that collaboration! 🍻
In our case, we have almost no yard to speak of… easier to maintain yes, but I’m a bit jealous after seeing that lawn. 😆 Maybe we should have moved a bit further out into the countryside rather than buying land near a major staton? Anyway, it makes a good base for travel if you ever make it down here.
Congrats! Well there's a trade-off between being a bit further out and the convenience of the city.
I love how the picnic table turned out! 😃
20:23 the best part of a hard day, crack open an ice cold one and sit on the bench that took you days to build in the garden that has taken over a year of work in the house you rebuilt with your own hands.... Not a lazy bone in this mans body... I can't wait to do the same thing in Japan!! #2022 Gomez Family in Japan! :)
Thanks very much! Though I do have my lazy days...
The Good, The Bad and the WeedY! Enjoying the hum of the Cicadas versus the honking of horns. Mother nature wins!
Love seeing the progress of the backyard. From my own experience the thicker the mulch is the more weed resistant it becomes, adds more nitrogen into the ground, promotes worms.
When you were a kid, did you ever dreamed of a life like this? do you feel grateful for the opportunity? By the way, I love your videos, I always grin when I get the notification. My best wishes to you and your family.
No, I couldn't have imagined it as a kid - my father will attest that he couldn't pay me to weed the garden. Many thanks for your kind words.
I thought this channel is ending with the house is completely renovated, but watching you maintaining it, I realize it will never finished!? So satisfying watching you doing all the chores to maintain it, and great lawn btw. (Sorry for the broken English)👍👍
Thanks, it will never end (the work on the home, that is).
I'm inspired to work on my home from watching all the hard work and love you put into yours! Thank you for putting the time into these videos, I really appreciate it!
One of many things I love about the desert in which I live near is no humidity, no mosquitos, bitting flies. Two insects I dislike intensely. I grew up in Vermont which is a beautiful state but the humidity, biting flues and mosquitos keep me at bay.
That's sure what I love about Idaho!
Do you mean horseflies?
@@DickCheeseman Yes, flies with a need for your protein.
The house looks old.
It’s beyond beautiful. You and your family have restored it with so much love.
I can’t help but think that the previous owners would be so happy to have such a attentive family in it.
I hope so, thanks.
The neighbors must be so pleased too!
Your neighbors must be very happy you all moved in there, between fixing the house and yard property so tastefully it is a gift to the whole area.
WELL DONE! This video was 21 minutes of existential meaning
😁
I really love these videos. I’ve been looking forward to each and every one!
Thank you!
indeed
Nice progress.
Your shots of the flowers with the names of them popping up gives me Gardening Australia vibes ;)
Watching you tend to your lawn and all the work you did for your home made me ashamed of how I spent my time 😳 the house is very blessed to have you as its new owner, you breathed such a bright life to it! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
No problem! Thanks for watching.
That picnic table is a masterpiece.
Love the progression! Thank you for all you do!!
Thanks for the update! I love seeing the progress and even just the shot of the engawa was so nice. It must be really peaceful in the mornings. I can't wait to see more vegetables!!
I could sit here for hours just watching you take care of your home for eternity! So relaxing and so interesting!!! Love from Australia!!!
This channel, this man. Both are utterly endearing.
Your videos are always fascinating. We love how you've kept the traditional look but adapted it for the comforts of modern living. More power to you and your family!
Thank you!
I'm glad to see another video from you! Saw an article on your renovation project in an online publication the other day and wondered when the next installment video would be posted.
Thanks, hopefully another one soon.
Yes, the same! Can't believe how cheap the house was. Crazy cheap!
From Philippines here 🤚
Loving all the progress of your renovation. What you’re doing right now with your family is a dream of mine and that’s what makes me hooked on your YT chanel 🥰
Can’t wait for those blooms to filled your beautiful sanctuary with colors 🏡 💕
Thanks very much!
As someone staying in a small apartment in a highly urbanised country, this is really therapeutic to watch...
When I see yuzu I just think of videos of capybaras taking hot baths surrounded by floating yuzus lol
I love what you all have been able to do. If I were to move back to Japan I would try to do the same. I enjoy living the dream vicariously through you.
I still remember first time seeing your channel in CZcams recommendation while I'm laying around in my desk not doing my work hehehe
The home and lawn looks divine. You guys very hardworking people respect. The two Princes big now
just started watching a few days ago but have caught up to much time on my hands but loving what you guys are doing i wish i could do something like this i love traditional Japanese architecture just wish i could visit japan lol but keep up the hard work it looks amazing!
😁 thanks very much!
its been a while since ive seen those Mozzy coils! Lavender scented ones were life savers.
Finally your new video is out. I always look forward to see what change and reno you have done to your property. Great job on your table. You are as handy as a pocket on a shirt. I love everything you have shown us.
Thanks very much!
@@TokyoLlama you are very welcome
My Mum wanted to give you a tip about weeds. She has found since she has put mulch (wood chips from local trees) on top of her garden there haven't been any weeds! Trees and veggies love the stuff too and it makes garden maintenance very easy. Only thing is leave some space around the roots of delicate flowers/plants.
Thanks, I’ll put some wood chip soon!
Phlox is always a lovely addition. the garden looks great and i love that so much of the gardening was done without electric equipment.
I love the videos man as someone from overseas I pray for your success
Thank you!
You will never cease to amaze me with your boundless energy and skill it takes to maintain your property. You're not completely yuzu-less either. In fact, you're quite the pro at every task you are challenged with. Impressive. I'm sure all the hard work on the lawn will pay off. It seems never ending though, huh? I hate yard work but I just roll up my sleeves and go to it. At the end of the day it's very satisfying. Picnic table is awesome! I enjoyed the step by step presentation. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful summer!
Thanks very much! Have a great summer too!
One of the reasons I would be quite hesitant to do what you've done is the amount, quantity, and variety of bugs that you can find in Japan.
In any case, good job with the garden! And loved the throwback yuzu-less joke!
I don’t mind the bugs so much. Would be nicer without the mosquitos though!
Just the video I needed to unwind from the day. Keep it up!
A+ work! You seem to be extremely handy with everything involved here, it's definitely impressive and admirable.
Love your videos. Peaceful and entertaining. You have done a beautiful job on the property. Welcome to the “Lawn Care Club” where you come to be entertained but end up with the constant hangover of property ownership. Enjoy the highs and lows.
Yes, I’ve been watching lots of lawn care CZcams. It’s a fun world…
Landscape fabric and mulch is good way to keep weeds under control. Great job on the picnic table.
All your videos give me such joy! They're so relaxing to watch and its making me excited for spring to arrive here in Australia!
I really enjoy your channel, Thank you for providing us with this content. It’s refreshing to watch and I love what you have done with your house. Thank you. I would love to come see it someday, I live in Zama so not to far from me.
Peak god tier content … the fact you haven’t made yuzuless merch still keeps me up at night !
I have been thinking about it!
My back is screaming in agony for yours working on pull all of the unwanted weeds out of that gardening area. Kudos to you for keep up with that. I really need to be better about mine LOL. Great work.
Many thanks!
"Not so Yuzu-less after all" Love the dad jokes!
They look delicous!
Hard work...but very rewarding. Well done!
I love how you've rescued a property that was in real need. It looks like everything's turning out great. Thanks for sharing.
Its a nice garden.
Thanks!
@@TokyoLlama There might be some pesticides that work against bugs and insects and are safe for use. We used some but I cant remember the brand.
I have tried some pesticides in spots, but a bit uneasy about using them, though if I can find some kid and pet safe ones I may give them a try.
@@TokyoLlama I am going to look for the one we use for ants and other insects, it works so well and its safe to use around kids and pets.
Grass is a "luxury" to alot of people, but your twins will remember it, so that's valuable. I love this episode, thank you Mate! from Surfers, OZ.
Thanks mate!
Nothing like a cold beer after a long day of yardwork. Sucks about the grass, it's a never ending battle to keep something alive when it just wants to die. Everything else looks amazing though, especially that table.
My goodness, you can turn your hand to anything. I love the picnic table, and after all your hard work with the weeds, you definitely deserved that beer! Thank you for sharing, I love your channel x
Thanks so much!
This is just so wonderful to see the progress you all have made. I'll bet this time last year you never envisioned making sorbet from your very own yuzu tree. Next year, plum jam! Thanks for sharing this journey. It's been a joyful experience to watch all the beauty unfold from the beginning until now. Much luck to you, Jayasan, and to your family. May your lives be filled with happiness and prosperity in your new home. 🙏🏻
Thanks so much!
I love your garden. You're giving it so much love. Raised beds would give it an Eden look to your garden 🥰💖 Keep us updated with your vegetable garden. 🙏💖🥰
The yard is really shaping up! I bet some daffodils and other bulbs would be a good way to add more color in between existing plants. By the time the existing plants start waking up and actively growing the spring bulbs will be going over and the summer bulbs will be getting into the swing of things. Having video of the garden in every month of the year really helps you to know what you need to add to have color at every month during the year.
Great minds! I’ve got some daffodils and snowdrop bulbs on order from a wholesaler for autumn!
Now all you need are chickens. Very professionally-made looking picnic table . Congratulations.
Thanks, yes, very keen to get chickens soon!
That beer at the end was well deserved -- cheer, mate!
Dude's literally playing Sims in real life
Kidding aside, your videos are calming to watch. Have been binge watching it since yesterday. Can't believe this is the last (latest) upload. Can't wait for more videos man!
Thanks - new video out tomorrow!
14:40 is what I wish I could do in the future! That should be very refreshing.
Now that you have such a nice garden you should consider a lawnmower robot. We have one and it makes life so much easier. Plus the lawn always looks perfect and a lot healthier.
We’re all root-ing for your lawn!
Love it! When this guy has a work day he does not f#*k around!!😁
You used to look so unsure of your carpentry work. Now you are a professional! love your channel and I have watched it since the beginning. Always looking forward to new vids. Great job and such a difference since the start.
Thank you!
maaaan that beer at the end of all that work had to be the best.
Bought a little Yuzu tree for my little garden 1 year ago in Germany (yes, I could actually buy a YUZU in GERMANY!). This tree is kind of holy to me but no-one around me understands what it is and why I love it. 😢
I am glad you produced this video. Now I don’t feel lonely any longer. ❤️
*edit: and oh WOW! As usual it has been very satisfying to watch your craftsmanship going into woodworking and (this time) gardening. 😮
Thanks, good luck with the yuzu!
You have done marvelous jobs with the yard. I live in North Carolina. It has mild winter but hot and humid summer. We had fescue, cool-season grass, but had problems with weeds and fungus. Finally we cleaned out all the fescues and put down zoysia, warm-season grass. Now we have beautiful thick lawns with no watering need. There should be type of grass more suitable for your area. Improving drainage of the area, and PH of the soil is also important for the healthy grow of the grass. Good luck. Looking forward to your next video. Love from America
Thanks, yes, I’m thinking about switching to zoysia, which is the Japanese grass.
My sister’s and I have recently purchased a plot of land, and I have to say it’s a lot of work. I have never done gardening before so it was defiantly a challenging learning experience but such a rewarding one, growing your own veg is such a treat! 😊👍🏻
100%!
Each year 24 sekki plus 72 micro-seasons times 365 cans of beer. It all seems to add up at the end of the day. Nicely captured.
You built yourself a haven, but it seems like a full time job to maintain such a house and garden. Always looking forward for update.
Yes, I think you’ve got to enjoy the process to have a house/garden this size.
Your home looks more beautiful in every video. I pray your family good health in these tough times. Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for your upload, mate. Lovely seeing you and family settling in nicely. Take care and have more fun :)
Thank you!
It must be so peaceful and beautiful life in this magic place you created. Well done and keep it up!
Epsom salt takes care of the catterpillars and also make your grass a deep green but beware, it will grow like crazy. We also feed our fruit trees a hand full of epsom salts when they are about to get into fruit, it is like a pregnant woman, they need a whole lot of feed whilst carrying and it makes the fruit extra juicy and full of taste. Love your show
The Yuzu Pun! 🤣
Killing me! Great Vid Man!! Thanks as always for the great content! 🙏🏾
No worries, thanks!
Quand je verrai une table de pique nique sur un joli gazon je pourrais imaginer tout le travail qu'il y a derrière ! C'est absolument formidable. Merci pour continuer à partager la vie de cette fantastique maison 🙋♀️🙋♀️🏡💕
Like the house , the outside is also looking great. Beautiful table and benches and who would have thought that there were flowers called Super Bum, lol.
Ha ha, yes, I was surprised by that too.
I haven’t been keeping a note but I get the impression that your subscriber numbers are increasing quite quickly. To see the channel succeeding like that adds to the pleasure of watching your home coming along so nicely. 😊
Thanks!
@@TokyoLlama many others have already said so but that is a really nice outdoor picnic table. I hope you wife can see that those tools are a good investment!
Yes, I think she’s sick of me pointing out that I’m using my tools for many projects.
Nice to see, that you don't use pesticides in your garden. Thank you😍
Great carpenter, great gardener! Well deserved drink at the end.
I loved the monthly clips. Sorry for your lawn woes, but your gardens look great. Love the picnic table.
Thanks!
I can't get over how great everything has turned out. It also helps that you have a seemingly natural talent when it comes to wood & lawn work. I know the struggle of maintaining a lawn and envy all the care and dedication you put into it.
Also as a side note, I like how you didn't mention how nightmarishly humid Japan gets in the summer. I could only last an hour outside two years ago when I stayed in Asaka.
Thanks very much! Yes, I could do without this humidity!
Love this series - stumbled across your vlog recently out of a random list of recommendations. It's been amazing to see how this house has changed into something liveable for your family.
Also the bees you've gotten are gigantic... didn't realise they grew that big up in Japan!
I have always enjoyed your channel your creativity and your workmanship are amazing, building your home is a true labor of love and our yard is an extension of that giving your family a beautiful but peaceful place to gather and relax. May your home and your family always be blessed ❤️
Many thanks!
Tokyo Llama: Makes a quality 20+ minute video
Me: KITTIES!
I’m going to have to do a special video on the cats, aren’t I?