We gave this family their yard back! UGLY YARD RESTORED!
TLDRSean, the host, introduces a yard restoration project funded by social media revenue and donations. Despite leaving the job unfinished due to returning to school, he managed to complete the front yard to 90% and returned to finish it. The backyard, in worse condition, will be featured in a follow-up video. With the help of a friend and a client's family member, they tackled the yard, which had issues with kikuyu and couch grass requiring special treatment. Sean debunks the myth that mowing kills lawns and provides advice for the client on maintaining the yard. The video concludes with the transformation of the garden beds, removal of rubbish, and tidying up the edges, resulting in a significant improvement in the yard's appearance.
Takeaways
- π± The yard restoration project was funded by social media revenue, Patreon, and buy me a coffee donations.
- π‘ Sean, the speaker, had to leave the job unfinished initially due to returning to school but completed it later.
- πΉ Some footage was lost, so the video doesn't fully capture the extent of the work done.
- π€ Sean received help from a friend and a family member of the client during the project.
- πΏ The front yard was completed to about 90% before Sean left, and he added the finishing touches upon his return.
- π§ A follow-up video (Part 2) will cover the backyard, which is in worse shape.
- π§ Sean has theories about why the lawns didn't recover well, possibly due to lawn grub or incorrect use of weed killer.
- βοΈ Contrary to a common misconception, Sean debunks the idea that mowing kills lawns with a link provided in the description.
- π³ The client's yard had kikuyu and couch grass, which required digging and spraying to fully remove.
- π₯ The final result of the yard restoration is impressive, with cleared garden beds, removed rubbish, and tidy edges.
- π Sean invites viewers to enjoy the video and wishes them a great day.
Q & A
Who referred the job to Sean and his team?
-The client's case manager referred the job to Sean and his team.
How was the job funded?
-The job was funded by social media revenue, Patreon, and buy me a coffee donations.
Why was Sean unable to finish the job initially?
-Sean had to head back to school earlier in the year, which is why he was unable to finish the job initially.
What was the condition of the front yard before Sean returned to finish the job?
-The front yard was about 90% completed when Sean had to leave initially.
What does Sean hint about the backyard?
-Sean hints that the backyard is in much worse shape and that there will be a part 2 of the video to address it.
Who helped Sean with the job?
-Sean had help from a friend of his and a family member of the client.
Why doesn't the video fully reflect the work done?
-The video doesn't fully reflect the work done because Sean lost some footage.
What are Sean's theories about the lawns not recovering well?
-Sean's theories include the presence of lawn grub or the use of misguided weed killer.
What does Sean refute regarding the lawn's condition?
-Sean refutes the suggestion that the lawn was killed by cutting it, and he has made videos debunking this idea.
What type of grass was identified in the areas that need further treatment?
-The types of grass identified were kikuyu and couch.
What instructions did Sean give the client regarding the grass treatment?
-Sean instructed the client on how to spray the areas to keep on top of the grass issue.
How does Sean summarize the final result of the job?
-Sean summarizes the final result as a significant improvement, with garden beds cleared, rubbish removed, and edges tidied up, making the place look much better.
Outlines
π± Introduction and Yard Cleanup Project Overview
Sean, the host, introduces himself and explains that the yard cleanup project was referred to him by the client's case manager. He expresses gratitude for the funding received through social media revenue, Patreon, and buy me a coffee donations. The video documents the completion of a previously unfinished job, showing the front yard at 90% completion and detailing the final touches added upon his return. The backyard, in worse condition, is teased for a follow-up video. Sean mentions the assistance of a friend and a client's family member, and notes the loss of some footage. He also discusses the lawn's poor recovery, theorizing it may be due to lawn grub or misuse of weed killer, and refutes the idea that mowing caused the damage, directing viewers to another video for more information.
πΏ Addressing Lawn Issues and Final Mowing
The video script moves on to discussing the specific types of grass in the lawn, identifying kikuyu and couch. Sean notes the depth required to fully remove these grasses and instructs on the necessary spraying to manage them. He then proceeds to mow the lawn, aiming to give it a final tidy pass to complete the job.
π§Ή After Cleanup: Transformed Garden Beds and Tidied Edges
Sean concludes the video by showcasing the transformed garden beds, now cleared of rubbish and with edges neatly tidied up. He emphasizes the dramatic improvement in the yard's appearance since the start of the project, expressing satisfaction with the results and presenting the space as looking significantly better.
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Keywords
π‘yard restoration
π‘social media revenue
π‘front yard
π‘backyard
π‘lawn grub
π‘weed killer
π‘cutting
π‘garden beds
π‘rubbish removal
π‘edges
π‘kikuyu
π‘couch
Highlights
Sean and his team were referred to help restore a yard through a client's case manager.
The restoration project was funded by social media revenue, Patreon, and buy me a coffee donations.
Sean had to leave the job unfinished due to returning to school but completed it upon his return.
The front yard was completed to about 90% before Sean left, with finishing touches added later.
The backyard was in worse condition and is set to be featured in a follow-up video.
Sean received assistance from a friend and a family member of the client.
Some footage was lost, so the video doesn't fully capture the extent of the work done.
The lawns did not recover well, possibly due to lawn grub or misused weed killer.
Sean debunks the myth that cutting lawns can kill them in other videos.
A link to a video debunking the myth will be provided in the description.
The client's yard had a mix of kikuyu and couch grass that needed to be addressed.
Instructions were given to the client on how to manage the grass with spraying.
Sean mowed the lawn to give it a final tidy-up.
The garden beds were cleared, rubbish removed, and edges tidied for a significant transformation.
The final result of the yard restoration made a huge difference in the property's appearance.
The video serves as a testament to the generosity of donors and the hard work of the team.
The client's satisfaction with the yard restoration is evident in the video's conclusion.