From Disaster to DREAM: How We Transformed a NEGLECTED Yard

Well, here we are back at another yard disaster cleanup. Last time we did the front of this property, this time we are going to finish the side and the backyard. This one is actually a deceased estate, and I was contacted by one of the daughters to do a cleanup. When I saw the place, I said that I would do it all the labour for free if she covered the tip fees. I think that that's only fair as many mowing men don't even take away the waste, hahaha. All up, we spent around 9.5 hours on this job, including 2 trips to the landfill.

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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. But most of my recent jobs have been done for free.

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 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 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 Australia.

[VeryQC]

Please read the FAQs in the description before posting a question. I answer many common questions there.

[ЕЛЕНА-пбх]

Сегодня я первый день дома, только что выписалась из больницы, получила серьёзную травму колена на соревнованиях, 2 недели в больнице, перенесла операцию, сейчас всё хорошо, буду восстанавливаться и работать, т.е.руководить своей небольшой компанией дома. А заодно посмотрю твои видео. Спасибо большое за плейлист, теперь намного удобнее стало искать эпизоды. Как всегда отличная работа, ты и Стивен супер!!!! С уважением и восхищением Елена 🙋😉🤗

[tamaralubeck]

Thanks for introducing your partner. He's great! Probably my favorite of all the guys you work with.😊

[carmenpadilla]

What a great camera and love the view of your land!!!...Also your new format introducing what you are doing and letting the viewers get to know you better on a personal level. Your helper is giving you a run for your money as he is the best worker that you have become partners with in sharing the work. Love the relationship, he is quieter and you have become more vocal and I, we, your viewers love it. Keep up the great transformations with the before and after pictures. Great job George!! 🥰😍🤩

[ТСтМоймир]

Ветер, слава Богу, вас со Стивеном не сдул!
Работа тяжелая, но у тебя, Джордж, почти все такие!
Мне очень нравятся виды Хобарта, спасибо, что сегодня много их показывал!

[karenkluesner]

I like that you do it all - clean up the junk, mow and trim, trim bushes and trees. ❤

[allalala]

I like your old format because I usually watch lawn, cleaning and decorating videos all without sound. The way you wrote what you are doing was better for me. I watch Midlife Stockman and he does his videos your new way but with subtitles.

[lynnes]

Yes I like your new format, that was like garden archaeology and you must be like a mountain goat to live there

[LaurieDavis-to]

Just my two cents, I like to just relax and watch the work. ❤

[ilike]

I’m always happy to hear what you have to say👍I like the work you do, much more interesting than a quick now and go👍🥂Well done👏👏👏🌹

[aprilanderson]

From Tennessee USA... I love the chatting 🙂 The view is beautiful

[jeancarver]

LOVE how you talk more!!!! Keep it up!

[sharonwalker]

Watching from Tennessee, USA. Love to see your face and the explanation of what type tree/plant you’re working on. Your new helper seems to be working out well for you. Great clean up! Already looking forward to the next video!

[caroleunderwood]

Love your new format! We like to hear you explain what and why you are doing!

[ChadPrestonOfficialThree]

Hello, Steve, from the state of Kansas in North America. Good work out there! Great addition to the channel. Excellent editing, George. These videos are fun to watch!

[tamaralubeck]

You always do such a great job! Thanks so much. Glad to hear your partner has the protection of gloves.😊

[maryjensen]

I love the talking; I enjoy learning the names of plants or the names they have In Australia. I honestly don't think you're an easy job kind of guy. Maybe do these until you get older than go for the easier ones. But honestly these are far more interesting and explorative. It is wonderous how just peeling away the growth turned it into a much more interesting garden.

[tamaralubeck]

Really get in shape doing that yard! It's good to do a bit of flat and challenging. But up to you. You do a great job either way!😊

[Michele_Williams]

Second! 😬 I really like the interaction, and I have to applaud Steven’s misso for ‘encouraging’ him to wear gloves 😂

[solimagesolimage]

Big hugs from Toronto! Im so happy you came back with a new video and your buddy now wears the gloves !! 🧤 To be honest, the previous format i enjoyed more. I loved the quick cuts without interacting during the video, only in the beginning and in the end and i loved more the previous editing))) anyway, great job! Hope to visit Australia once )