I am glue my pea rock today in heavy areas to keep from having to sweep concrete 24/7 from my beagles. Looks nice
@Frank020
Жыл бұрын
I think I have to use weed fabric first. I get a lot of 4ft wild weeds in the spring. I cut them low; do you think I can put the weed fabric right over the chopped down foxtails? High desert in Ca
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Yes I recommend cutting them down as low as possible and adding a thicker fabric. However, all fabrics will disintegrate over time so it may or may not be worth the added cost or effort.
@Azarathify
Жыл бұрын
@@taylor.g.deloye It's definitely worth the cost. We normally do a double layer of fabric, if not, when it rains it's going to be a disaster.
@Frank020
Жыл бұрын
@@Azarathifyoh man then weeds were up to my chest, due to the rains in winter. Small yard. So at least the immediate back needs barrier. Does astroturf need weed barrier? Astroturf is expensive so I may Just do a small piece.
@horndude77
6 ай бұрын
@@taylor.g.deloyeAgreed on the weed fabric breaking down over time. It became useless in our yard so we ended up removing it and the rocks above it replacing it with wood chips. That'll break down too, but it will prevent many weeds and will improve the soil in the meantime. We can add more on top when the time comes.
@2krazybeagles
8 ай бұрын
I just got aluminum landscaping rake. Best 70 spent. That small rake lol be their forever in my yard
@taylor.g.deloye
8 ай бұрын
Nice!
@r.becerra3182
8 ай бұрын
I would glue or cement the rocks in between the walk steps. That way no loose rocks will move or need to be swept. But looks great.
@taylor.g.deloye
8 ай бұрын
Good idea, they ended up settling nicely, no issues at this point!
@2krazybeagles
8 ай бұрын
Pea rock great but my dogs make a mess in back yard lol we spent 4 k on backyard. I still need more ideas of plants for Az
@taylor.g.deloye
8 ай бұрын
Bougainvilleas!
@GwenMotoGirl
3 ай бұрын
It looks great!
@taylor.g.deloye
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Gwen!
@gracemessageministries2881
Ай бұрын
How much did the rocks cost
@taylor.g.deloye
Ай бұрын
Check locally but I believe I paid $32/ton
@bremenfan29
Жыл бұрын
Looking good! It’ll save so much money on your water bill!
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s the plan!
@lordandpomeroy
Жыл бұрын
Planning my front yard but gotta get rid of all the 1000’s of weeds 😂
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Always a fun task :)
@flowerchick8691
Жыл бұрын
Seriously me too Lord Jesus please give me strength.
@TATTEDGAY
10 ай бұрын
Putting gravel just over dead grass?? 😱😱 Not gonna lie I thought your thumbnail was the before picture….
@taylor.g.deloye
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Tatted Gay 😝
@mmp495
Жыл бұрын
Wow! That took some hard work but it looks great. So rewarding 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Is this Arizona by chance?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes it is!
@elizabethbosch6352
2 ай бұрын
So you didn’t put down weed cloth before laying the gravel?
@taylor.g.deloye
2 ай бұрын
No, it doesn’t really work, weeds can go right thru weed cloth. Spread a bag of pre-emergent once or twice a year and the gravel will stay clear
@Nikki-ws2jc
Жыл бұрын
What type of rock did you use?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Smooth gray river rock 1”-1.5”
@BBirke1337
4 ай бұрын
It just looks bleak. I see, it's an actual desert climate, but aren't a few more desert plants, cacti or other, possible? I mean, the area of the basketball field isn't really nice, but it still has some green. Weed fabric is crap, you hardly get the p'astic rags out again, and after a few years, the gravel is dirty and the fabric doesn't help anymore. Cardboard would probably be better.
@taylor.g.deloye
4 ай бұрын
Yes, since the gravel install I have added many more trees and plants
@angelicadominguez3655
6 ай бұрын
Hi, how many tons of rock did you use???
@taylor.g.deloye
6 ай бұрын
30 tons 🙂
@Ironman_L.E.S
Жыл бұрын
You made this look so easy but all the professionals use a much more time-consuming process. I don’t think the way that you did it will be sustainable, but I would like to see a update video the professionals usually dig down two inches, put down fabric, base gravel and sand before the actual landscape gravel is latex down. Please let us know how your process sustains.
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Some grass pops up around the trees but for the most part it has done well. Putting down pre-emergent weed control and spraying also helps. Thanks for watching!
@SchlagenWaffe
Жыл бұрын
What did you do with old rock and other landscape materials?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
Front yard was black mulch which I reused in garden beds in the backyard. Back yard had no previous rock, just dirt, so that was easier!
@Timekiller12
Жыл бұрын
Why did you not put a barrier under rocks over the grass? Aren’t you worried more weeds and grass will eventually grow through
@shmarker
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a preferred provider of gravel? Currently in the market and looking for reccos!
@taylor.g.deloye
2 жыл бұрын
A&A Materials here in Phoenix!
@Cali_Oasis_Garden
Жыл бұрын
Does the weed grow back?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
A few do yes but it can be handled with regular spraying or adding a pre-emergent as well. Thanks!
@LovesHighGround
Жыл бұрын
Needs fabric
@denysarcuri1213
10 ай бұрын
Unbelievable. Does NO ONE understand desert gardening. Rocks are not plants.
@taylor.g.deloye
10 ай бұрын
Notice the trees Denys? ☺️
@denysarcuri1213
10 ай бұрын
I don't see any trees at all, Taylor. You're not counting palms as trees, are you? Because they're technically NOT trees. Moreover, they provide virtually NO shade, which should be a top priority for desert gardening trees. Plus, palm "trees" if they become very tall are a pain to maintain. As a rule, they require a lot of water, a no-no in desertscapes. Plus, they're ALL OVER THE PLACE (notice in the background of most of your shots, palm "trees"), meaning your yard will look like everybody else's yard . . . without having meaningful contribution to the life of birds, butterflies and other critters. Palms have very little color, and I would argue that you need to have some color, which can be provided by trees like the Palo Verde and Jacaranda. And by other plants like cactus which are very colorful in the late spring/early summer, creosote bushes, brittle bush and ocotillo, all of which are DESERT natives. Texas ranger is very drought resistant and beautiful, yellow bells bloom all year round, with perhaps the coldest months an exception. Lantana is another great plant, though not a desert native. It blooms practically all the time, and comes in various colors. Rocks, gravel, decomposed granite are all over the place and while they're better than the even-more common GRASS, are boring and lifeless, pretty much like grass. Plus you can't walk barefoot on rocks and gravel. Decomposed granite is better than either but looks kind of like "dirt." Speaking of GRASS, which requires lots of water, mowing and fertilizer/pesticides, you could use dwarf carpet of stars which from 20 feet away looks pretty much like grass, only you never have to mow it, fertilize it or use pesticides, and it uses MUCH LESS WATER. It barely needs water. This just scratches the surface of true desertscaping. But if you're happy with rocks and gravel and palm "trees" which almost everybody assumes is desertscaping, then more power to you. I'm done. @@taylor.g.deloye
@MrCasTeaYo
6 ай бұрын
Karen 🚨 ALERT 🚨
@Mr.McCann978
Жыл бұрын
I live in Phoenix,where did you get those large pavers in your front yard?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
They are poured concrete actually, not pavers. Any local concrete contractor can do it for you!
@Mr.McCann978
Жыл бұрын
@@taylor.g.deloye Thank you
@flowerchick8691
Жыл бұрын
Hey is this in the west valley of Phoenix?
@taylor.g.deloye
Жыл бұрын
East Valley - Mesa!
@flowerchick8691
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool good video.
@musanyathi2298
4 ай бұрын
So the palms were already there and you decided to keep them, they seem popular in your hood... But most palms are tropical and don't go well with gravel/desert scape, it just looks weird man...
@taylor.g.deloye
4 ай бұрын
I planted everything you see. Now that they are growing it continues to look awesome!
@raybo55
4 ай бұрын
Ignore that guy, your backyard looks f*ing amazing. I’m in Florida and I’m doing similar. Nice work
@raybo55
4 ай бұрын
Back yard and front yard
@user-yy7oi3eh8c
4 ай бұрын
box office of this movie had to of been $950,000,000,000,000 Q1 (January, February, March) Q2( April, May, June) Q3(July, August, September) Q4(October, November, December)
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