Her Brother PASSED AWAY and left her this Crazy OVERGROWN YARD!

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Published 2023-10-14
So this is what happens when your brother, who lives in another state, passes away and leaves you with a gardening nightmare to tend with. Luckily, the customer found me, and I was more than happy to help with this cleanup. The brief was pretty straightforward - get the place back into shape, ready for a deceased estate sale. I was given complete freedom to do whatever needed doing, as quickly as possible, to get the property back into shape and looking good. You know I love a challenge, so sit back and enjoy. This job took me around 12 hours to complete, with 2 trips to the landfill. This is part 1 of 2.

Part 02:    • The Homeowner said CLEAN UP and REMOV...  

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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: What happened to Nick?
A: Nick was offered a full-time position at his other job as a Political admin.

Q: What happened to Brent?
A: Brent quit at the start of August 2022.

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 are you cutting so close to your employee?
A: I'm not cutting too close to my workers, they are standing too close to where I am working! All of my workers have been told numerous times about standing too close to the tools and about the hazards involved!

Q: Why do your workers do all the lifting and carrying?
A: Basically, they are employed to carry things and I pay them well, to do the job required.

Q: You work so well together, how do you do it?
A: That's the magic of editing. My workers are basically given instructions on what to do, I just edit it all out, so the videos look seamless!

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 happened to your workers?
A: Because the work is so hard and I expect high standards, most have quit over time. The only exception so far is Nick.

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 Australi

All Comments (21)
  • @pampilgrim2274
    George, you do the most thorough garden transformation of anyone I have ever seen on YouTube. You carry off the waste which many others do not do. Your before and after shots are always long enough so I can get a good look at the changes. Also, George, your captions are very helpful. Living in the USA I am unfamiliar with many of the plants.
  • @marywilson7669
    The owner took pride in planting that wonderful garden!
  • @junehallaran5897
    George, thank you so much for continuing to identify the plants and shrubs and trees that you come across on these jobs. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates the extra time and effort to get it all in a video. You're awesome and do an awesome job! Thanks again from NE Ohio.
  • @brendahardy5316
    You have the gift of gardening George! You always turn a disaster into a delight, and I seemed to notice even more color in the plants on this one! I always look forward to seeing what George is going to do with each assignment😊
  • @cindydimery708
    George it’s so sad that someone’s family would do this after their family member passed. 😳😠 She called the right person to get this property back in shape. 👏🏻💪🏼👷🤩🏠 Great job !
  • You could tell this was a once well loved garden, I'm sure the gentleman is smiling down looking upon it ❤
  • @t._._._.
    You can tell you’re one of the few gardeners on YT who have doing this job for a long time. Nice work on this one especially. And the gent who passed away: you just know he took immense pride in his garden. Shame that some family members couldn’t honour him by not stealing his things!!
  • You have such an eye for detail. You not only mow, you do the little things that make the yard look fantastic. Love watching your videos. Always look forward to the new ones. Have a blessed day, George. See you on the next one
  • @jacicdls
    It looks like this was a loved garden.
  • @neesr13
    Outstanding transformation. The landscaping was a joy to see all cleaned up. I love how you go the extra mile with the little things that no one else would.
  • @user-bc4gf5yx8h
    Excellent work restoring this beautiful yard and gardens. I love that you provide the names of the plants, it helps with gaining perspective of the climate. Nice touch also tidying the neighbor's area. I often look for ways to do the same. Thank you, George, for sharing your magnificent work!
  • What a beautiful garden. Someone loved this home and had a green thumb. RIP brother.
  • Beautiful transformation! The Family trusted you, and you did not let them down. Well done!
  • @Christina-om5ki
    The owner sure put a lot of money & time into different shurbs & plants to have a pretty garden. Thank you for explaining the multiple different components 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😅😅😅😅it showed so much acknowledge & understanding you have for your occupation. Love that information!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😮😮😊😊😊
  • @arlenelamont5610
    You amaze me with every video! Lots of plants now show their beauty while before they were just part of the disaster. The Japanese maple is the prettiest I've ever seen. Would have to believe the brother is resting a bit easier now that his beloved garden is being restored.
  • @carolally1296
    I have watched many different creators of landscaping videos and you are by far my favorite. I love how methodical you are and that you explain what every plant is. It shows how knowledgeable you are. The yard looked fantastic when you were done. Keep up the great work! .....I love your accent as well!!❤❤
  • @pamelastokes2964
    WOW! You had and did an enormous amount of work in this small front yard George!!! It looks absolutely amazing! I see why it took you two videos to get it done. I appreciate all that you accomplish for these gardens and their owners 💙. You make them beautiful again. Pam, 🇺🇸
  • @traceyspad01
    You turned this unruly garden into a showcase! Wonderful job.
  • @joy2own
    Too bad about the break-in! You made that jungle back in to a lovely garden! Glad you're there to help with this. I always look forward to your new ones! ❤