DREAMY Tropical Garden DIY Makeover with 14 Garden Design & Plant Care Tips

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2021
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    Irene @leafing.around
    Picha @pichaeats
    Join me in a day of gardening - transforming the centre section of my tropical garden with some key landscaping principles including balance, focal points, rule of odds and making do with what you already have. Plants include dieffenbachia, ferns, hup This includes the making of a simple planter, potting media used, and how to introduce heights and layers in a small space. Kim Lim, the co-founder of Picha Eats decided to be my apprentice for the day!
    See Kim’s work helping refugees in Malaysia to put food on their table and yours:
    www.pichaeats.com

Komentáře • 548

  • @zablacochin842
    @zablacochin842 Před 3 lety +11

    Madam I am from India, now I am covid positive. I'm hospitalized in the covid ward . Still now I am too much enthusiastic with your videos.i forgot my illness and problems ,when I am going through your videos, that much of interesting things you are doing ,Thank you madam

  • @KK12612
    @KK12612 Před 3 lety +56

    Actually, you really show how gardening really is, it's never perfect on the first try☺

  • @leoucheekhuan2226
    @leoucheekhuan2226 Před 3 lety +40

    Love this video, so real, non-scripted, spontaneous, witty & funny. Great beautiful outcome!

  • @anafrmboca
    @anafrmboca Před 3 lety +29

    I was laughing so hard 😹😹😹😹. That’s exactly how I garden. Then I few days later I hate what I did so I dismantle everything. Kim is such a wonderful friend to come help. I need new friends

  • @meganagnew7313
    @meganagnew7313 Před 3 lety +15

    My daughter and I watched this together and she’s spent her breaks from homeschool in our tiny garden moving bricks, talking to the plants and even using her slipper as knee pads, just like you did 🤣
    Thanks for inspiring her!! (And me!!)

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety +2

      Oooh a mini me!!!! 😍😊😊🌱☘️🌿Sounds like I need to feature her in a video one day. She can be my gardening assistant!

    • @meganagnew7313
      @meganagnew7313 Před 3 lety

      @@leafing.around she would LOVE that 😆

    • @jensoncampbell7097
      @jensoncampbell7097 Před rokem +1

      Hi im 11 yrs old and excact same loving plants !!! 😂 nice to hear theres other kids like me

  • @vr-wx9tn
    @vr-wx9tn Před 3 lety +16

    This is exactly what I do when gardening! Frantic, messy, indecisive, lugging impossible weights, and sometimes staring off into space - either planning the layout or having an existential crisis!😂😂😂
    I relate to you so hard!!! Complete with the messy bun and slippers ...and the "ow ow ow! That hurts!"
    My husband also mysteriously disappears or becomes deaf when I shout for help to lift soil bags or other manual labour!😅 And when I hunt him down he moans about it being too heavy when he lifts more than that in the gym😠🤛

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety +4

      Hahaha...so happy to know there is a tribe like us! Yeah, my husband the same too - lift weights so macho but has no interest in lifting my gardening needs. "You can DO IT! Lifting weights is good for you..." he says. 😐

    • @tonyeclau
      @tonyeclau Před 2 lety

      @@leafing.around Just be careful not to lift things which are beyond you. It's not worth it. Be patient. Wait until your husband is free and then engage his macho-ness. 😉

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety

      @@tonyeclau I shall try! Bit been lifting weights to be stronger!

  • @ninafromnarnia3865
    @ninafromnarnia3865 Před 3 lety +13

    That Medinilla is to die for

  • @andreenhiscock9052
    @andreenhiscock9052 Před 3 lety +12

    I loved this video. It was so funny. Definitely how I garden.

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety

      I am so glad to hear am not the only one😄😬

    • @monugowda6142
      @monugowda6142 Před 2 lety +1

      @@leafing.around I am also here with ur company

  • @WadeThompsonMerchant
    @WadeThompsonMerchant Před rokem

    Great DIY...Kim was the best Assistant...👍🏾👏🏽

  • @DatuinChannel
    @DatuinChannel Před 2 lety

    So blessed. You have someone to offer help, be happy.

  • @christinachen1152
    @christinachen1152 Před 2 lety +1

    It was fun Irene. Its good to see how gardening is also a lot of huff n puff. yes an assistant is a plus👍

  • @ariagnesa1007
    @ariagnesa1007 Před 3 lety +1

    You show difficulties with rare sincerity and authenticity. Congrats for this and for the result.

  • @tesspillarinacongreve3253

    Thanks for mentioning my country in your video 😉, always looking forward to your videos because you’re so natural, funny and cute 💚. Love your garden.

  • @sanjoth90
    @sanjoth90 Před 3 lety +7

    Laughing so hard. All gardeners can relate to this. That’s why I would need a day when I need to do something on my garden. My chaotic and fickle minded self can’t help it. Lol you’re lucky Kim’s patient enough to put-up all that. 😂
    Once again, amazing video!

  • @xisizhang3713
    @xisizhang3713 Před 3 lety +2

    75/5000
    Hi, Irene, I am a Chinese lady living in Malaysia almost for 10 years, and I am a gardening enthusiast for many many years. I have been following your videos for more than one month, I have watched every single video. I really like your unique and creative DIY very much, which brings me a brand new aesthetic enjoyment.

  • @kermitgarrett
    @kermitgarrett Před rokem

    You're so funny but I love the vibe! Gardening looks so much fun I'm sure the plants also enjoy being around you. You made my heart smile and made me feel better. Power on!

  • @dahliaflowers1334
    @dahliaflowers1334 Před 2 lety

    Odd plant numbers and odd slippers. Right foot on left foot, blue and black. Love it

  • @jadejunkie
    @jadejunkie Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! I love seeing the way your design brain works.

  • @anastasialee3461
    @anastasialee3461 Před 3 lety +11

    I now started watched your VLOGS and I really love it. I really admire how you take your time to take care of your garden and even if you make a mistake you'll take your time to start over again.

  • @licasantiago2288
    @licasantiago2288 Před 2 lety

    I love this video so much, including the Malysian/ Singaporean accent that I miss so much! Greetings from Brazil! 💚💚💚

  • @thomastam6957
    @thomastam6957 Před 3 lety +1

    You are so funny and refreshing. I have been gardening for over 40 years and grow some beautiful tropicals. You did a great job. Your garden is beautiful. Keep gardening.

  • @LushGardener
    @LushGardener Před 3 lety +14

    I felt so engaged with this video ...I literally felt I was present in your garden the whole time while you were setting them up ....and felt I should look around if you can find the right pot 😆😆

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety +3

      Ah...pls I need an assistant like you too!😄😬

    • @LushGardener
      @LushGardener Před 3 lety

      @@leafing.around yay !! ☺️☺️

  • @IslandCrystal
    @IslandCrystal Před 2 lety +4

    I love how real this is :) we come along on the journey, enjoy the process and are just as shocked as you are when things happen lolol I love it!

  • @variniatinga2544
    @variniatinga2544 Před 2 lety +3

    Never thought gardening could be so hilarious! Thanks for sharing! Great work too Kim!

  • @midnitemoon577
    @midnitemoon577 Před 2 lety +4

    So cute! Love her sense of humor and her determination. The hard work pays off...love your garden.

  • @pray_plant_paint
    @pray_plant_paint Před 3 lety +3

    I think you have perfectly captured the gardening process in this video. The hard way is the best way - great workout routine. I laughed at your humor (your husband does an amazing cricket impersonation)! I, too, am always on the lookout for snakes/rats/icky bugs here in Florida. I also awed at the beauty of your garden. It is so tranquil. Thank you for sharing.

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety

      Wow...thank you for such a lovely feedback and being in this gardening session with me!

  • @karenjoncour6151
    @karenjoncour6151 Před 3 lety +3

    I love watching you Irene. You do a great job of the gardening but you are also funny and have a really soothing voice. Keep doing more🌺😄

  • @fanssalonchannel3237
    @fanssalonchannel3237 Před 2 lety

    Wow... Love this video much, show how struggle we are as plants lover, have to carry, move and decorate our plans 😅💪👍

  • @aprylsasscer5043
    @aprylsasscer5043 Před 2 lety +1

    You are my favorite! What a lovely show! Such a lovely host, with so much info, and such a great attitudes towards plants, and so creative.

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much Apryl and I scatter upon you sprinklings of garden fairy dusts! :)

    • @aprylsasscer5043
      @aprylsasscer5043 Před 2 lety

      @@leafing.around, thank you! Haha! You're the best.

  • @bibaebrahim3363
    @bibaebrahim3363 Před 3 lety +11

    Had to pause to tell you how much I'm enjoying watching the two of you and your sense of humour is a bonus. I'm subscribing!

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety

      Hehe...thank you! So happy we found you at last!

    • @rufinadumlao6530
      @rufinadumlao6530 Před 3 lety +1

      Amazing how u manage to stay focused om what u plan to do !!!

  • @noradimagiba1954
    @noradimagiba1954 Před 3 lety +15

    Really, really love you, Irene. That's exactly how it goes when we suddenly think of re-arranging the garden, as in right now! Laughing all throughout with you. Nice work!❤️

  • @juanitagordon5064
    @juanitagordon5064 Před 2 lety +1

    I love it. I thought I was the only one that went through the drama but this gardening, you go girl, smile

  • @soorajaa9697
    @soorajaa9697 Před 3 lety +5

    Kim is doing her work like a perfect gardener ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lourwinbuniag2455
    @lourwinbuniag2455 Před 3 lety +2

    I really adored your patience and hardwork on your garden tiring but loving our plants is a joyful satisfaction 💐🌺

  • @lilianlouie3786
    @lilianlouie3786 Před rokem +1

    I love her simplicity and her passion in gardening. Really inspires me!❤

  • @104alfa
    @104alfa Před 2 lety +1

    You are my inspiration, I learnt a lot from you, and I can see myself doing like that, laughing on our own mistakes while gardening.... And the best part about gardening is it is always evolving.... Love your chanel so much, keep the good work. Greetings from Indonesia....

  • @CatherineRMoore
    @CatherineRMoore Před rokem

    OMG best garden demo ever. Your design looks lovely.

  • @condritahenderson3763
    @condritahenderson3763 Před 3 lety +3

    OMG, I love those plants! Wishing and hoping to find two; Beautiful!!!!! Happy Gardening!

  • @cindybellwood110
    @cindybellwood110 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful!!!!! I love your medinilla magnifica and tree ferns. I used to have a medinilla magnifica years ago.

  • @cindybellwood110
    @cindybellwood110 Před 2 lety

    I laffed my ass off when you said husband do you want to help and the crickets were louder than him. I showed my hubby because it is the same here. Ha! Ha! Ha! I'm laughing so hard I'm crying. You're hilarious! You are too much like me.

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety

      Haha...yes...it is usually these times he wants me to be THAT independent, strong woman! Imagine that 50s poster of the woman that says "We CAN do it!" 🙄

  • @emzsantillan1207
    @emzsantillan1207 Před 3 lety

    Watching for antipolo🌿☘️🌱

  • @maryannbelocura6952
    @maryannbelocura6952 Před rokem

    from bohol ,Philippines I love watching you and it gives me ideas to improve my garden too.

  • @rajinderkotwal9110
    @rajinderkotwal9110 Před rokem

    Fun to learn gardening from Kim

  • @1ilgrillo
    @1ilgrillo Před 3 lety

    Great job. You are working very hard but we can tell you are enjoying it.

  • @LesterIlao
    @LesterIlao Před 3 lety +2

    I love your dieffenbacchia and episcia. Awesome garden project!

  • @jacqdanieles
    @jacqdanieles Před 3 lety +6

    44:54 LOL that comment on the water feature 😂

  • @valdabrown
    @valdabrown Před rokem

    Like your sense of humor

  • @Ligi995
    @Ligi995 Před rokem

    Hai Irene Madam,It was a very realistic presentation in which Kim ,the guest proved how to help others & l liked her humble nature and she took a great effort with you to make the garden more elegant.l also congratulate your great effort.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před rokem

      Thank you! I must invite her back to assist me again😄

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827 Před 2 lety +5

    I really enjoyed your enthusiasm Irene because I can relate with the chaos. I often decide to start a project Late in the afternoon and will continue through the late evening indoors to complete it . I make a mess but everything always turns out great. Since I know my propensity for doing this, I stock up on supplies ahead of time : top dressings, sphagnum moss, perlite, orchid mediums, coir, pumice, orchid pots , urns, stones etc, etc. I even keep a lot of the nursery pots for extra plants . I don’t throw plants away and those plastic pots don’t end up in the landfill (:

  • @baltschoolofdance
    @baltschoolofdance Před 3 lety +1

    Omg Irene! I absolutely love you! You make me laugh so hard while learning so much. You and Kim (welcome Kim!) are definitely “my people!”

  • @fatimetakacs1237
    @fatimetakacs1237 Před 4 měsíci

    I loved this!🌱🌿☺️Thank you Kim for the help!

  • @MugethiGitau
    @MugethiGitau Před 2 lety

    Those terracotta drain things are so great!

  • @inamorata0
    @inamorata0 Před 2 lety +1

    SO beautiful!!!! It was worth the effort!!! Thank you for the video!!!! Love your work!👌❤ 🌺 💚

  • @deliahuertas9957
    @deliahuertas9957 Před 2 lety

    You know? Im so happy to watch you always when your vlogging....im amazed also your strategy to make your flower garden arrangement attractive...

  • @nomoreram
    @nomoreram Před 2 lety

    I think is very therapeutic to just watch you trial and error. Haha. I love gardening too. Love your channel

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! 💕 Yes I am quite amazed people don't find me a silly nutcase yet but instead quite enjoy watching my clumsy gardening😁

  • @romainerahui8259
    @romainerahui8259 Před 2 lety

    You are so entertaining and hilarious - you remind me of how I do things.

  • @TitaTeh
    @TitaTeh Před 3 lety +2

    Ohhh My nativeland pride💚😳 Medinilla magnifica.💖.. dear 🏡😳💚

  • @wongjinglee
    @wongjinglee Před 2 lety

    I love your videographer, so steady and din laugh

  • @karlcottingham1472
    @karlcottingham1472 Před 3 lety +6

    Hi Irene and Kim. You two are absolutely the cutest human beings on the planet. I smiled with joy thruout your entire ordeal. Your happy atitude is contagious. It turned out very nice. Thank you for this video. Your greatest fan. Karl

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety

      Hello Karl! Aww..thanks so much.☺️☺️☺️ Kim wanted to help me every weekend but we are under really severe lockdown now ..can't even leave the front gate except for food.

  • @juainaar7642
    @juainaar7642 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Irene. Love yr channel! U hv inspired me to makeover my own garden into a lush tropical like yours. Keep up the great work!!🖒🖒🖒🖒

  • @afiqluqmanadnan5452
    @afiqluqmanadnan5452 Před 2 lety

    love how hectic & kanchong everything is.. but end up a beautiful piece!

  • @nancye7520
    @nancye7520 Před 2 lety

    I love your sense of humor! 😁but I’m so exhausted after watching this I’m going to have to lay down for a while LOL!! 😄😂😄

  • @anitareddy5361
    @anitareddy5361 Před 3 lety +2

    Totally loved this video.

  • @talimavargas4719
    @talimavargas4719 Před rokem

    Irene, you are so natural and cute! You’re very relatable and that does make vlogging looks so easy for you! Love love your vlogs! Im watching from New Zealand. ❤ keep up the good work love!

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před rokem

      🥰 Thank you Talima and I ❤️❤️ NZ!! I spent my teenage years there 🥝🇳🇿

  • @myrnamarzan669
    @myrnamarzan669 Před 3 lety +1

    You are so cute! Even you are dead tired doing your garden, you still go on...cause you are so committed to see your masterpiece...love your beautiful garden ..and i admire how very natural you are....

  • @TheMisscapello
    @TheMisscapello Před 2 lety +1

    Tienes muchas plantas tan hermosas. Todas muy diferentes y difícil de encontrar. Me gusta mucho como lo decoras.

  • @ninafromnarnia3865
    @ninafromnarnia3865 Před 3 lety +11

    That's such a beautiful styling Irene..and such a kind friend you have there ...need to get me one too for my garden projects...lol.
    And I love how real you are - I know I'm facing so many twists and turns keeping my garden

  • @msehdz4999
    @msehdz4999 Před 3 lety +1

    wow beautiful the out come of your garden... love all the plants you have

  • @fatimacastillo1611
    @fatimacastillo1611 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed this episode.😄Watched this for the third time.😂

  • @cynthiarobinson9854
    @cynthiarobinson9854 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely, 🌱stunning!!!💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @zalehaburude7752
    @zalehaburude7752 Před 2 lety

    Your garden is lovely... Irene!
    Those Plants are beautiful and healthy...
    Thank you for sharing your great work...irena.
    Happy Weekend.

  • @ryonhamson1477
    @ryonhamson1477 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome garden tips ❤❤

  • @christineflygirl
    @christineflygirl Před 2 měsíci

    I love your style! Plants move all the time with me, good thing they forgive me! You really get me worried with the snakes, even though the one you found sort of looks cute, for a snake anyway! I hope the kind you get isn't dangerous for you. Happy gardening!

  • @talingkas
    @talingkas Před 2 lety

    Looking forward to another makeover Irene. Invite Kim again.:)

  • @luzbanes940
    @luzbanes940 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the hard work you’ve done

  • @rozklapiocha2013
    @rozklapiocha2013 Před 3 lety

    It is not an easy task but it is worth it 😍👍☀️🙏🌿🌱🦋

  • @mamehlensvlog2690
    @mamehlensvlog2690 Před 3 lety

    I am Philippine nationality but
    I'm watching you here Abu Dhabi UAE 🇦🇪

  • @aquamoment
    @aquamoment Před 3 lety

    It is the same process as I began a little Vivarium!! Mistakes, what actually are not real mistakes... Struggling... And now, I have me dream Vivarium I always wanted... Still under construction but all the learning lessons I just needed it to do before succes💪

  • @neethuhari8258
    @neethuhari8258 Před 3 lety

    I loved this video a lot..💕💕 from Kerala, India.

  • @jeimagicstudio
    @jeimagicstudio Před 3 lety +1

    love watching you both. i had fun.

  • @lucyndungu7347
    @lucyndungu7347 Před 2 lety

    I love 💕 the way you do your gardening... Hermosa. I learn so much

  • @preciosacorazon5020
    @preciosacorazon5020 Před 3 lety +7

    seeing too much of myself in your gardening ways... :) i am totally enjoying watching your vlog, and even inspired when you mentioned "Philippines" :) i rarely see that variety of medenilla around here though. what is very common here are those with smaller lighter pink blooms, called medenilla cumingii. thank you for the idea of the rule of "odd"...happy gardening/landscaping!i appreciate you having a "kim" doing all those liftings and shiftings of those heavy terracotta pots. am happy stumbling upon your vlog. :)

  • @evelinee.2680
    @evelinee.2680 Před 3 lety +3

    You made me laugh, Irene, the gardening looked so funny. Although the situation is recognizable when gardening. We sometimes miss help or strenght... but there is your nice friend Kim!
    The medinilla is very beautiful, I love the plant and its flowers.
    Grtz

  • @ja_zelle
    @ja_zelle Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Irene! I really enjoy watching your gardening videos.. got some awesome ideas from you on how to arrange a tropical garden. I will make my own one day😊☺️ take care always! -Jaz from the Philippines..

  • @nicanoralfaro8912
    @nicanoralfaro8912 Před 2 lety

    its very refreshing to watch your videos..pls keep doing it.

  • @fishinthesea3454
    @fishinthesea3454 Před 9 měsíci

    Sweety, I recognize an obsessed gardener when I see one. Don't ask me how. It's not like I'm one myself. Not me. Neva eva. 😁 Your videos always put me in a good mood. Your quirky manner of doing things, 💕 reminds me of someone I know!

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 9 měsíci

      🤪 glad to brighten up your day, you non gardening person! Do try it...tons of fun!

    • @fishinthesea3454
      @fishinthesea3454 Před 9 měsíci

      @@leafing.around 😂

  • @boroiasar12
    @boroiasar12 Před rokem

    Well done Kim great work 👏

  • @TheMatzers
    @TheMatzers Před 2 lety +1

    It was great seeing other folks have some of the same issues we do 🤪 It might even help us think about some of the issues & plan different. Thank you for your video!

  • @beetan9200
    @beetan9200 Před 2 lety

    I love this. This is exactly what I did. I only have a small compound. I m 68 now. I had a fall yesterday and hurt my elbow

  • @toperalina4324
    @toperalina4324 Před 3 lety +1

    Those Medinillas are gorgeous! Your garden is getting better and more beautiful...wow!

  • @wendytaylor779
    @wendytaylor779 Před 3 lety +1

    So funny and so realistic. Love it. Don’t change 😍

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Wendy...wildly chaotic I shall remain!😁🌿☘️🌱

  • @valiaudet3415
    @valiaudet3415 Před 2 lety

    I thought I was watching myself in the garden. So very funny.

  • @eddiealva4453
    @eddiealva4453 Před 2 lety

    Love love love! Greetings from Perú to you and the wonderful student!!

  • @sylvesterfong9275
    @sylvesterfong9275 Před rokem

    👍👍👍 Really enjoyed this comedy show, opps, gardening vlog.
    Thanks for the fun watching how you and Kim worked together on this creation.
    Blessings 🕊🕊🕊

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před rokem +1

      Haha...I look back now and wonder how I did this also...trying to garden, entertain and educate at the same time. Btw, would you believe it - Kim is a CEO!! My very qualified assistant :P

    • @sylvesterfong9275
      @sylvesterfong9275 Před rokem

      @@leafing.around
      Chief Entertainment Officer ?

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před rokem

      @Sylvester Fong no a real one! And with a good cause too! www.tatlerasia.com/the-scene/people-parties/pichaeats-lim-yuet-kim-on-helping-refugees-rebuild-their-lives

    • @sylvesterfong9275
      @sylvesterfong9275 Před rokem

      @@leafing.around
      👍👍👍 Great job supporting the refugees!

  • @kc-a7907
    @kc-a7907 Před 2 měsíci

    I love it, it’s beautiful!!🌱🌿🥰

  • @HitsFromThePast
    @HitsFromThePast Před 3 lety +1

    Its feels like i am there with you gardening, always love your shows, very informative.

  • @earthstar4947
    @earthstar4947 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your attitude and engaging personality and your garden. You are young at heart and an inspiration as a gardener. My surroundings are totally different but if I can incorporate a bit more of you then I will enjoy it more. The process is as important as the end.

  • @davidrocque1587
    @davidrocque1587 Před rokem

    Hilarious lack of planning but it all worked out in the end! Love your tree ferns, wish I could grow them here.

  • @cristinajegaradsan5216
    @cristinajegaradsan5216 Před 3 lety +5

    You made me laughed so hard! That's me, plant something then dig it up again.
    That was a good work out though. But it was worth it. It looks really nice.

  • @carrie2340
    @carrie2340 Před rokem

    So great to see someone gardening by feel. You are inspiring Irene.