THE END OF A CHAPTER WE’RE MOVING!
June 16, 2024 · 28 min · 185K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen complete a landscaping project at their property, installing a stone-and-plant garden bed designed to blend natural rock formations with tropical vegetation. The process involves sourcing large sandstone rocks from a recent mountain road cave-in, leveling the ground with fill dirt, and laying weed-suppression fabric before planting. They prioritize a natural, terraced aesthetic over a formal, man-made look by partially burying the rocks and spacing plants to allow for future growth. The project includes sourcing various palms and agave plants, with the crew noting significant price discrepancies between local garden centers.10:44 They advise avoiding "agro-boutique" style shops that lack clear pricing, recommending instead that buyers compare costs at multiple nurseries to avoid overpaying for similar inventory. The crew also manages ongoing property maintenance, including the care of a wild iguana and the monitoring of a local iguana nest. With the landscaping finished, they prepare to shift focus to a major home renovation project, currently awaiting architectural proposals and municipal permits.
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