Small tropical garden (20sqft) makeover with 10 Pro Gardening Tips
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2021
- Step-by-step guide for a garden makeover of a small planter area, starting with the landscaping with an eye to repurpose and recycle for sustainability, getting the potting media/soil mix right, designing the space with balance, concepts of plant layering and focal point plants.
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Irene, you are the absolute best when it comes to hardscaping and design! I also love the fact that you show us the reality of gardening - the mud, cuts, sweat, indecisions, laziness to fetch gloves and not just a perfect end product. We can all relate.
Oh thank you! I needed to hear that...I just had a friend commenting what a terrible gardener I am😅
@@leafing.around Irene, tell your friend other gardener were as messy too, as they didn't show you the behind the scene.
I was thinking the same thing. I wish more gardening vloggers would do the same. They look so unnatural when they do that kind of gardening wearing full makeup. Irene is so authentic.
YES!! And I totally relate to inviting people over so that I get my act together! LOL! Love your channel! So jealous of your warm climate.
yes reality of home gardening... messy indecisiveness, laziness and dirt are first before the picture perfect aesthetics 😂 love it
Omg! I laughed out loud when you said "The quickest way for me to getting something done is to invite someone over" 😛 I do the same thing! Love your channel. 😘
Yes... Such a deep need to impress others...😁😁
Me too.. 😂
It really is so true lol
😅😅Me too!!
The fastest way for me to do something is to invite someone over and ask them to do it for me!
I am creating a FREE garden from rescued plants and cuttings .
My closest friends are good gardeners so they bring me cuttings and when I find random plants that are dying , I give them a chance , it all started with Barbara and Hepworth that I found in a skip in St Ives Cornwall, UK . Both named after Barbara Hepworth the sculpture artist that lived there . Sadly Hepworth died after many beautiful years of becoming a tree , Barbara is HUGE ;D and lives in the corner of the yard outside . She was my first rescue ;D
I loooove your channel Irene , you make my heart smile especially after recently losing my sweet Dog Daughter 🐶🐾just shy of her 15th birthday . Thank you for soothing my sad heart
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What a beautiful wall! Filipinos love you Irene! ❤️
Thank you!! I love Filipinos back🥰🥰🥰
Who's here for the captions? Yes Irene self care before plant care. Love from the Philippines.
You’re such a good hearted person, I’m beginning to like you…
I love that you film everything mistakes, cuts and all!😂. This was awesome! You have a spectacular garden🌱
Yes...I want to show if a klutz like me can do it, anyone can!😁
Irene, I really love the way you relate to your plants, I enjoy talking to my lot too as my baby girls, yes you've chosen Vanda orchids, so beautiful and vibrant colors for your wall, I live in the pacific, tropical paradise and the same plants here, but I enjoy your videos, thank u
You have such s tropical paradise that is so gorgeous and peaceful. Thank you Irene for such a soothing, informative and lovely video.
Welcome Sandra...delighted to share this project w you!
@@leafing.around Looking forward to seeing more of your video's.
Very satisfying project to watch. Good job!!
While it stresses me that the vertical frame is crooked, I can't help but love it because of your relaxed nature Irene. You are so enjoyable to watch, I see myself doing these same things and can only imagine what a fun and beautiful friend you would be to have! Thanks for another wonderful video!
Hehe....would you believe it thanks to Covid I was stuck long enuf at home to do these makeovers. How the world has opened up...Ioss being stuck at home to work on garden projects! Thanks for joining me in this kinda unplanned erratic makeover!
Love the bits of wisdom you gave while working along..
Hehe...just random thoughts floating in and out of my head. 😁
I just want to say you have such an awesome personality, you're entertaining and educating. Keep up the great work. Peace and Blessings
Her humour and her creativity really blends well! I love your channel! -Filipino Fan
When your husband is camera shy ... But is handy around the garden ... That is best 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
Yeah....handy to have around sometimes😄
Looks great!!!you are very good 😱
Look great ! Nice
You did a great job! I like the vertical wood slats background as a contrast on the white background. The idea of designing as it evolves is very effective in any situation. Kudos to you!
amazing idea
Irene, You are one of the most inspiring landscapers I've ever seen helping people learn. Thank you for sharing your endearing personality, artistic gift, and talent.
It’s good fun to see you thinking it all through and enjoying the results. Gardens are like artwork and we do have to bring our own creativity into arranging it all.
I just love your gardening attire. Flippers and no gloves!!
😬😬😬 some people cannot stand it! Thanks for appreciating my outfit!
@@leafing.around I know!!! 🤣🤣
You captured my attention the moment you put up the vertical fence background. Your process, your humor, and your inspirational end result convinced me that I HAVE to try to achieve this in my yard! At first, I wanted to see the end result right away, but because of your calm narration, your humor, and the evolving beauty of your tropical paradise, I was disappointed when the video was over. Keep up the great work! I can’t wait to see more! ☘️💕
I woke up this morning to this comment and that put me on top of the world. Thanks Robert for your lovely words of appreciation! This video almost didn't happen...but as I was gonna start work on it, dear ol' hub said why not filmed up since you are so stressed about what content to make next....and this happened!
I just LOVE your vibe and authenticity Irene, and the fact that you are not afraid to show the 'mistakes' too :) So relatable and I couldn't help laughing with relief to see someone else huffing and puffing through the process just like me! I just started gardening (loving it already) and came across your channel just yesterday. I'm your fan! Keep up leafing around and sharing your lovely and super helpful videos :)
I garden like you. Flip flops , no gloves, use anything around me, etc. I love your technique. So glad I found you
Yay!!🥰🙌 There is a method to the chaos, I'd like to think...hahaha
An accident is always unforeseen and happens very quickly: a stone on a toe, a cut or broken finger, a brick chip in the eye and it means stopping work for a week or more.....
@@jameskirk2579 Awwww yes that is very true james 🥰
Your creation is beyond words. Wall after wall...love them all! 🌿🌿🌿
Thank you Ly!🥰🥰
Irene, job well done. I am definitely envious of your space! You are so creative with your design ideas. Great repurposing of that old fence. I just hope the fence is somehow secured onto the railing to prevent it from falling on somebody. Also amazing and gorgeous plant collection! Kudos on your hard work 🥰🥰🥰
Goodness! This is soooo me- flip flops- no gloves- falling into the mud, 🥰you are so real!
Omg, you're my favorite gardening magician... Your wonderful place is So beautiful and calming... ❤️🌱💞
Gardening magician? Never been called that!🥰
You're so adorable! I feel excited with you decorating your yard. More please 😍🌿
I love the way you decorate that empty part of the garden 🪴 looks stunning hun x
Irene, it is gorgeous! I love the way you make changes as you go, as no plan is perfect when reality and imperfections show up!
My favourite plant Videooooooo thus far. This is a lot of hard work and finesse! Thanks for taking us through this journey and allowing us to feel your satisfaction!
This is stunning, love it! Your such a delight to watch, your real and raw. Discovered a few inspirations to add to my balcony garden. Thank you for sharing this video xxx
u are a one hardworking person...liked the way you did everything on ur own...n liked ur casual look too...u are amazing
'.. see the roots are so gorgeous !' I thought i saw the orchid plants nodding in agreement. hahaha. Good of you Irene.
Wow, Irene! You're really good at putting plants together and making it all look very appealing. Great job! Thanks for sharing your ideas n tips w/us. Happy gardening, my dear!!😇🙏
I find Irene so familiarly funny and cute 🥺🤯😍💚😭☀️ wish she was my teacher and friend in real life
gardening not easy, wrestling those big plants is a hard job. But when you finished it it's worth it.
What I liked about your approach with plants is that you always consider how they would look good in the garden. I hope you do more garden make over. ☺️
You are such an inspiration. Love the whole transformation. Keep posting videos
I love it! So calming and lush. Tropical plants are my favorites. You are adorable and so down to earth, love your style. Keep up the good work.💋
OMG I JUST DIED LAUGHING WHEN YOU SAID ... I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HELL THIS IS!! LOVE IT!!
😁😁 and am happy to report this thing is still alive!!😬
You're so gentle and soft-spoken. So nice to watch you, Irene. Mabuhay from the Philippines.
Irene, i really adore for you.being just you. Witty, hardworking, good designer, having an eye for whst is beautiful. Mabuhay from the Phillipines. 🇵🇭
Awww....thank you Sherwin!🥰🤗 You laughed the whole time? Made my day!!
You did a fantastic job! Stunning!
Absolutely amazing Lady with the most stunning garden.
Perfect climate thought, Malaysia is a fantastic country to live...visited Kuala Lumpur in the past...🤩❤
LOVE the end result!! A tropical garden is so calming and beautiful.... So glad I found you.
You have a good sense of humour! Thats how i experience landscaping my garden.
Amazing!! you not only created a beautiful landscape but you also created a functional ecosystem for all the plants like vanda orchids forms clumps on trees in wild and you did the same thing by placing them close. Great job 😃😃🤩👌🏻
Yay, I did something right without realizing it :) Thank you!
@@leafing.around and you also placed the alocasias below them, so transpiration from the board leaves will provide all the humidity the orchids needs. (:
@@s.m.create5112😃😃😇 boy am I clever or what?!😂😂
@@leafing.around you're seriously clever 😁
oh irene i really love your work! that area is sooo beautiful! i hope i could design my own garden someday 💕
You truly got the passion for gardening,you inspire us to do the same,.making the surroundings sound and fresh,thanks for inspiring us,keep up the good work.
This is Gold Irene don’t change a bit your clearly a talented, seasoned gardener. Stunning garden picked up a lot of ideas. Such a refreshing video had a great laugh thank you for keeping it real 🦋
I am truly inspired by your hard work and eye for beauty! Your makeover turned out great :)
BTW, I love Alocasias and ferns too!
I love your gardening style its unplanned but you have lots of plants. And it goes smoothly. Love it.
You have the quirkiest personality I love it and I love how you don’t try and make gardening look perfect so happy I discovered your channel!
Hello Ms. Irene, I really love all your videos. There's so many things I can relate to - the reality of gardening process and unexplainable happiness we feel for the love of plants. I am Mommy Atchie from the Philippines 😊💖💖💖
Loving your work from all the way over here in JAMAICA 🇯🇲 🖤💚 💛
Whoah... Hello Jamaica! 🥰😃🤗🌿🍃
@@leafing.around more of us are here as well...love your work!!!
This was so fun to watch. And so informative with all the variety, I’ve learned a lot. By the way most of the alocasias endemic here in the Philippines are already endangered due to poaching and forest destruction however the boom in plant love is at a certain degree helping conserve them. Kudos to your long fun videos. No dull moment. 😍🥂
🤗 thanks Jonas! 🌱☘🌿
Same also in Borneo....we have such rich diversity....the logging mostly wiped out a large section of the rainforest🙄😏
Sad reality for all the tropical countries. Hopefully the rise of plant communities will domino with forest conservation. Watching videos like yours made me change my mind living in big cities.
Love your garden make over. Enjoyed watching/listening to how you did it. ❤️
Loved this gardening adventure with such a delightful and humorous lady! Beautiful design ---
You never cease to amaze me. You're so creative and your garden is just beautiful!
You did such a beautiful job, I love doing jobs like this myself I have a huge garden around a pool and there’s always something to plant thank you very much for some good ideas, your garden is beautiful.
Your ideas are entertaining, you are so patient to accomplish everything needed in your space.
Such a wonderful wall project Irene.Kudos for a job well done.❤🌿
With other plant videos I usually skip thru. With yours I watch right thru because the commentary is both informative & humorous 😀
Haha...Thanks Jacq! I do try to entertain especially with my plant parody videos. :D
I have vanda orchids that bloom multiple times a year so hopefully yours do too!
I have a suggestion! Will it be nice if you also install garden lights for night view 😀
Ah yes I do have them! But honestly rarely out there at nite
Super love it! My eyes pop when I saw the lovely orchids 😍😍😍 I'm inspired to make my own wall garden too.
I love this video. Thank you so much for sharing! You are honest and you are loyal. These are my kind of people!
Ms. Irene, you are so delightful and personable! I felt like I’m there with you as a bystander. I found myself saying, “No, push it over a bit to the right.” LOL! While I can’t have a tropical garden where I live, I appreciate the tips and your ‘learn-as-you-go’ style bc that’s what most of us do probably. We can relate. Best plant wishes!
I love what you have achieved on this compact space.What a showcase!
Love you Irene, just discovered your channel. I lived for 15 years in China, I could have gone gardening with you ,many times.
She’s not from China!!! How rude!
She’s not from China!
Thank you for teaching me how to talk to the plants and the way showing our passion to this beautiful nature ❤️
As usual and as expected,you did a great job! I always enjoy your video,you bring smile into my face because you simply have that infectious smile and energy. God bless you Irene and more power!
Thanks Carina! So happy to hear this brings a smile on your face! I almost didn't film this project...glad hubby suggested that I do!😃
Good job! I loved 💕 the result, your exotic garden is becoming more and more paradise
Oh...you have turned bare empty space into beautiful eye-catching and head-turn area, really appreciated
Irene, Wow! I love your beautiful garden designs! Take care!🥰
You were an absolute joy to watch. You had me laughing while learning. It does not get any better than that. And your designs are just amazing. Thank you.
Thanks Santi for such a lovely feedback🥰
Thank you for sharing the whole process....It turned out as beautiful as you💜💜
Utterly sensational! I love it so much, everything looks fantastic.
Very well done for that small corner, Irene.
You are so lucky to have lots of beautiful orchids in Malaysia, especially the vanda orchids that would blend well with tropical gardens. You should have more of them to brighten up your garden with colours. Greetings from Aussie.
Very true, there's always something to do in the garden.
Your garden is very beautiful 👍🏻
That is spectacular! You’ve given me so many ideas for my own small patio garden. You’re very talented.
Welcome my dear! I want to refer you to my how to create a tropical garden video too ..u can find useful tips there too!
I just love your makeover garden spot the plants are gorgeous and healthy, beautifully arranged.
Wow it’s beautiful the ambiance of your garden is very very encouraging for everybody to sit down and have a rest thanks
Love your DIY approach, and you have a great instinct for design.
Your personality is so adorable. Loved watching this video. Thank you for sharing. I live up in Washington state, so I definitely can't have plants outdoors like this. Love watching what you do ❤️
Thanks Cyra! :) :) Now working on beautifying another section and hope to post it up soon!
Your planter is beautiful! I’m so glad you listened to your plants😄Great job!
Thanks so much! 😊
Not sure when I last watched a 37 minute UA-cam video! This was hilarious and mesmerizing - thanks for sharing the tips and funny "don't do what Irene did" tips. I might just still do what Irene does, she seems you have a lot of fun doing it!
I really 💕 seeing your mistakes, unedited. A proof that this is legit. I love it.
You are so creative! I love what u have done with your small garden. Waiting for your coming videos...
Thank you mam Irine for giving the idea of making a garden like this...
Watching from Ph🇵🇭! I love you sooooo much! Thank the Lord I found your channel! I appreciate sooo much your gardening principle, you are making me jelous and inspired at the same time! More power to you!
You had such a wonderful talent.. a piece of art indeed.. You're an inspiration.. thank you for sharing.. Got an idea to make my garden look more fascinating..
You’re awesome. Just listening to you makes be happy. You have a talent of bringing humor
To your teaching which makes it much more interesting. Thank you!
We are doing a 100 % tropical garden in our small backyard and thanks for showing us VERTICAL ways of going UP also in planting.
Wow and thanks for the tips and creative technique in planting orchids.The plants are so healthy too.
🤩 WOW!!!!! I was thinking some orchids for that space before this video, but besides the Vanda and Dendrobium, you showed me some awesome new ones!!!! Those orchids are great for that spot and I think that you will find that they are very easy to care for! I had no idea the birds nest fern got so big! Love everything!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥
Hello Irene..am one of your followers from the Philippines.. i really admire how you manages and cares your plants in your tropical garden..honestly i have adapt your ideas here in my small garden too.. keep up the good work..👏👏God bless!!
I love listening to you! You have a gift with plants 🪴. Great job!!
Thankyou so much for sharing & showing as well all the hard work involved. The transformation looks great 🥰🥰
M so impress with the way you design your garden! Love it from the Philippines
This video gave me deep feelings. I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy.
I'm watching & enjoy looking while transfering your big flower plants...
Hey Irene, I watch you from South Africa. Thnx for your great videos n motivation. You are awesome