Creating a Balcony Garden | ponds and plants

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Creating a Balcony Garden | ponds and plants

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Come with me as I put my balcony together. I'm adding a bunch of plants and ponds! First I went to a nursery to pick up a few plants and then I set up my balcony.
best,
benji
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - nursery
2:59 - balcony setup
5:19 - 1 week update
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@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

btw that smoke alarm chirp is from one of my neighbors. perks of living in an apartment i suppose lol

@aestheticchilledtea.5954 3 жыл бұрын

the thumbnail, the editing, the footage, the camera angles and whole film is just a vibe 😩✋ your videos are always so calming

@dev3935 2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY

@proudindian9926 2 жыл бұрын

And... His voice! So tender!

@Natasha-lv7ce 3 жыл бұрын

your whole aesthetics are so pleasing and chill and minimalist, there is nothing not to love about it! you have a very unique sense of beauty I think) thank you for sharing with the world!

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

thank u that’s so kind 😭

@7afay338 3 жыл бұрын

After i watch Benjis videos I literally just get so motivated to go water and mist my plants😭

@themudkip5295 3 жыл бұрын

i’m making my room entirely plant themed because of you! you really teach me a lot about plants. keep up the good work!

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

yay i’m excited for u! plants make rooms so much cozier

@themudkip5295 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant they really do!

@yaminimadakamutil2113 3 жыл бұрын

Omg same!! I’m propogating a bunch of plants to put in my room 🍄

@demi140 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this channel to grow. 🥰

@theryanhollis 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is going to blow up!

@vystap8835 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna have what Benji and Chris has 😫😭💕

@ayes1669 2 жыл бұрын

People have different lives... they have pleasurable and unpleasant aspects that are only unique to them...

@mirabellegoldapfel6256 2 жыл бұрын

Oh the shadow of the tree through the curtain is so nice! And I love the ponds, made one this year too, plants only- the seller recommended some Elodea submerged in the water, they make oxygen and keep the water fresh. Also no problem if it rains- only huge, fat drops will splash out some of the little swimming plants, the rest stays in thanks to the surface tension. And if I say plants only.. there are some tiny water snails that came with the plants, eat the algea and the dead foliage~ have a look out for those, they are cute ^^

@soph9877 3 жыл бұрын

ur house looks AMAZING, i’m glad u and chris have been happy lately & ur balcony looks amazing and so do your plants!!

@delrain3801 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your youtube channel and you are the most adorable human being, I am never leaving this safe space now

@pricklypear1704 3 жыл бұрын

I love the warm and cozy vibe of the room and balcony. Great job choosing the plants and making a nice atmosphere. Those floating candles were like something out of a movie. So magical. Loved the video as always, Benji!

@tanyawales5445 4 ай бұрын

The white flowering plant is sweet alyssum (Lobularia), a crucifer. Look closely at the flowers. They form an X or cross. Sweet alyssum also comes in pink, dark pink, peach, magenta, light purple and dark purple. The dwarf varieties are 3" - 4" tall. Some well-known crucifers are mustard, radish, broccoli, cauliflower and stock. When sweet alyssum goes to seed, shear it back just below the forming seeds and it will grow back and rebloom.

@swatch12345 3 жыл бұрын

Looks wonderful! The white flower on the table is Alyssum. Ricefish for the ponds I'm guessing?

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

ty for the flower ID, and yes i’m planning on getting rice fish, but i need to do a little more research on their temp requirements. I lost my thermometer during my move so i’m not sure how much the temperature fluctuates throughout the day/night

@swatch12345 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant For sure. I'm guessing they would be just fine as long as the have some plant cover and some afternoon shade which seems like they have. I have some Daisy's rice fish but haven't tried them outside yet. Good luck :)

@jimjimgl3 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant Rice fish tolerate a wide range of temps... This guy from Japan loves aquariums and here is his post on rice fish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNWXeNh0xr_WnXk.html

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjimgl3 i’m sub’d to him! yeah i think i’m going to get some rice fish, but i’m not really sure where to source them here in the US

@peteriverson4682 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant rice fish are awesome! You can look on AquaHuna, Aquabid, GetGills, or other such websites. (Oh ya, or eBay!)

@beautifulstems1631 3 жыл бұрын

Hi benji, “awesome” set-up! I love that tree you got, “I just ordered one too! Mine is a little baby tough.” The tree gives me very “SERENE Vibes”.

@iamjyo1383 3 жыл бұрын

Woow I'm finally here, calm and peaceful ❤️, sending lots of love and hugs to Benji and Chris 🥰☺️

@user-ic8ze6bh3y 3 жыл бұрын

This is just so calming and beautiful

@charlottemackenzie2875 3 жыл бұрын

We are in a lockdown in Sydney and this brought me so much joy and peace - thank you 🌿

@BrandonFrias 3 жыл бұрын

omgosh i love the tree silhouette through the curtains ~ perfection ~

@protectedlands2869 3 жыл бұрын

Plants change lives

@valeriabondar Жыл бұрын

tbh i feel so much love when watching your videos. i love plants, and the ppl around you seem so loving too. idk makes me so happy

@vonericksoncabunoc9024 3 жыл бұрын

I love you, your plants, everything about you.

@vantediary 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like the air is so fresh in your place... i love all your plants and the vibes!!!!!!

@TheDeannasalem 3 жыл бұрын

love how your balcony turned out! those floating candles are so cool

@dalanium98 3 жыл бұрын

so nice to watch this in the morning with some tea and chao. ty for sharing ur beautiful balcony!

@GabbyRocio 2 жыл бұрын

I love your ideas and the way you find beauty in little things like the flowers making Petal confetti on the table.

@moiradaphnetoledo9749 3 жыл бұрын

so happy for you glad to hear that you're happy!!! can't wait for more developments around the new place hehehe

@amu444 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how to say this and not sound old and corny, but your show's whole vibe brings me back to my childhood, watching Mister Roger's Neighborhood - your videos have a similar blend of quiet kindness and beauty and lovely, thoughtful music, nothing is childish but everything feels fresh and simple in the best senses. Thanks for inviting others in to your vision and space.

@ssnthyh3781 2 жыл бұрын

random but im waiting ever so patiently for a curated spotify playlist of all the ambience music you play in your videos. it's top tier alongside your content, like a big morning hug.

@thefabraja Жыл бұрын

Grest content ! I love the cozy creations with apt balconies.

@panda-ci8ki 3 жыл бұрын

Your balcony is so beautiful. The tree is stunning... just amazing.

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@panda-ci8ki 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant i love your pond too!

@marthamiriam8983 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the relaxing vibes. I would love to see this at night in all its magical glory💚

@kameskidney9538 3 жыл бұрын

Happy you uploaded another video you're such an inspirational vibe and I'm proud to be a part of the comment section

@spacehayden5476 3 жыл бұрын

it’s awesome to hear your doing well and enjoying youtube! your content is so comforting and inspiring to me so thank you :))

@marvindizon6194 3 жыл бұрын

This is just pure aesthetics I loveeeeee it 😃

@prendjomar5182 3 жыл бұрын

8:10Am I really love the way you talk,your environment was so calm.

@charky9315 3 жыл бұрын

wow :o i never thought about making a little pond like that!! im def gunna try on my balcony too ! such a great video

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

ty :')

@FA-ft9sq 2 жыл бұрын

The white flowers are allysiums. They are also great magnets for beneficial insects and I sit my houseplants outside (season permitting) next to them whenever I have pest issues.

@leahmorgan7803 3 жыл бұрын

That lilly is so special wow

@st11ng 2 жыл бұрын

this reminds me that even though i’m sad it’s not a bad feeling, just a feeling

@sunishkasharma6403 3 жыл бұрын

i was having a bad day, and this really helped me calm down :) thank you!

@augustinlylunde2064 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do more nursery tours? I love this videos! The music and the vibes!!! Is sooo good!! So calming

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

yeah i think i might do a nursery tour around LA type thing. It just feels kind of weird to record in public lol, but i’m getting more comfortable with it

@zacharykeches5250 3 жыл бұрын

Hey now that your in LA a great nursery to checkout is Villa Hermosa. It’s in Torrance which is right below LA and they have a variety of things like flowers, succulents, houseplants, and plant stuff like pots and fertilizer. I know Yamaguchi Bonsai nursery is far away and I’m assuming your near there but if you ever have time I would recommend going to Villa Hermosa, it’s also family owned if your into supporting that type of thing.

@mrgeek971minecraft 3 жыл бұрын

Everything about your videos is perfect ✨you make the best videos on KZfaq and ily. ❤️

@gregmeissner9960 Жыл бұрын

Alyssum, the fragrant, tiny whit flowering plant. It’s in the mustard family.

@kathleenlafferty3246 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Benji, Someone might have already said but the patio table flowers are alyssum :)

@jeffq1928 3 жыл бұрын

I am a fan!!!Watching always from Thailand.

@life_of_bryan 3 жыл бұрын

so youtube recommended this video and i'm happy coz i love watching content creators that have chill, aesthetic and cute videos

@pembomassive1394 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bench pond

@chabushi3 3 жыл бұрын

I love the vibe of benjiplant channel!

@diogofeliciano29 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful balcony for beautiful people! Hope you make wonderful memories on it.

@laylawilson765 3 жыл бұрын

i love your videos so much! they are so calming

@fifitabalinkinitan7479 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching all your videos

@Anna-qy7qo 3 жыл бұрын

what a lovely video to wind down with :). I just spent the past couple hours spraying down eighty or so of my plants to combat a spider mites outbreak. If any of y'all have any advice, let me know. I've dealt with spider mites plenty of times, but I am always eager to learn new tips and tricks!

@foliagecove355 3 жыл бұрын

the succulents and flowers are so lovely

@niveyyy 2 жыл бұрын

😍😍your balcony is a whole vibe. For mosquitoes, you can try adding guppies or molies to the pond 🌿

@hanoianboy9562 2 жыл бұрын

The white flowers are Lobularia maritima, they are formerly placed in genus Alyssum so they are called sea alyssums. Also they're called madwort because they're thought to cure madness haha

@kindergartenvidya898 2 жыл бұрын

The tallest plant is Drumstick tree.

@NickxAlker 3 жыл бұрын

Holy i just found Out about ur channel and im in loveee, currently also working on my Little balkony in Berlin Right by a big street

@BubblesOnDaMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Benji = AWESOME

@Nickk1996 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos Benji!!

@igorpawlak6807 3 жыл бұрын

Okay thank you for the best way to end a conversation It's getting windy soo... Goodbye That made my day Love your videos 💖💖

@silviyaisaac 2 жыл бұрын

You r blessed with good family

@sharonbrown5238 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job on the balcony. Very cozy and relaxing the way u layer it out. Love it.

@user-vj1ci8rn8d 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are like characters from Ghibli, omg. Even the setting is very vibey ❤️

@fern1463 3 жыл бұрын

damn i clicked on this randomly and i’m so happy i did, this is so cute omg

@bongadong6088 3 жыл бұрын

The white flowers you have on your table are called alyssum :))

@ktt9865 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@riba2219 3 жыл бұрын

BENJI❤️ ur balcony is really beautiful now

@jimmymetz5026 3 жыл бұрын

I NEED those sloar powered lights omg

@Mayling4444 2 жыл бұрын

This is seriously the best thing I've seen this week

@psychadelaxy 3 жыл бұрын

i've been watching your videos to help me battle my insomnia, and lately i've been better at falling asleep! immaculate vibes

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

ahh i love that my videos can do that for you. I watch youtube or listen to certain songs when i can't fall asleep. Other channels i recommend are Leah's field notes, and for music, search up "KMRU Jar". Idk if you like music when you go to sleep, but this album has really peaceful ambient sounds

@psychadelaxy 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant your reply didn’t pop up on my notifs but thank you! i’ll check them out, i hope you’re having a great day benji ✨ (and chris too ofc)

@countrygirl4422 2 жыл бұрын

That must be so relaxing in the evening very nice.

@zarahsgarden2097 2 жыл бұрын

There are pretty verigated peppers and things you can grow too you know 😉 🌱💕 sorry can't help but to encourage people to grow food 😋

@iamanouarrr6268 3 жыл бұрын

XD i really think you both should have a photoshoot and recreat that painting it’s so cute hhhh

@kaseyward1000 2 жыл бұрын

I love you're balcony 😍 such a lovely spot to spend quality time with a loved one ❤ Enjoy you're oasis! Can't wait to make one of my own soon.

@sweetums.6 2 жыл бұрын

So calming and great video work

@adelegumawid5703 2 жыл бұрын

enjoy watching .. from the phillippines...

@ari8194 3 жыл бұрын

It's so pretty 🌿

@alinaakternipa8778 3 жыл бұрын

I am in love with your videos. I feel so motivated to take care of my plants after watching your videos. Wish you'll get 100k subscribers very soon. Take love.

@majkenhorton5148 3 жыл бұрын

Always the best vibes and beautiful plants/displays

@dieleute4911 3 жыл бұрын

your videos just give me an intense feeling of calm

@minhja4924 3 жыл бұрын

That looks really cool, Ben. Oh with mosquito problem, You can just get some guppies or some small cold water fish specie. Now it is summer over the43 but aquarium shops tend to use heater for all the fish so just ask them which and acclimate them. Need to choose those that can survive winter in LA. Their poop will fertilise the plants. they will eat all the mosquito larvae. You do need to go organic or fertiliser will kill the fish

@benjiplant 3 жыл бұрын

im planning on it soon! i was thinking of getting some white cloud minnows once summer is close to over so it will be cooler, but tbh the pond doesn't really get too hot

@minhja4924 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant yay 😜👍

@minhja4924 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjiplant yay minnows are beautiful. Hopefully they do breed. They were fairly expensive when I was in VN. Gr8, you have all those plants especially the floating ones to keep it cool. those also provide shades for the fish

@erwinnasution6716 3 жыл бұрын

Your balcony beautiful n coozy

@geizlercabayao4637 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about this, but I think the plant beside the rubber plant is a horseradish or what we call malunggay in the Philippines. We always use its leaves for cooking.

@kouroshbahadori3610 3 жыл бұрын

probably the best utuber I ever know💗✨

@alexisgarcia3365 3 жыл бұрын

Your place looks so chill! Looks like a good place to drink 🍻

@arthurng52097 2 жыл бұрын

The flowers on your table at 6:58 are called sweet alyssums!

@tiahunt6271 3 жыл бұрын

the editing gets better with each video i love

@raulhernandez4540 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@ar5984 2 жыл бұрын

Ure channels so wonderful, sending u sm loveee 💖💖💖

@BuzzingPlants 3 жыл бұрын

hi! Those white flowers are called alyssum there long living annuals! And if u didn’t know they seed very fast! I have my own outdoor garden I have so much of alyssum!!!