Creating a Balcony Garden | ponds and plants

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
[ timestamps ]
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - nursery
2:59 - balcony setup
5:19 - 1 week update
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[ products used ]
concrete bench: amzn.to/3iMX5cC
pond soil: www.amazon.com/Aquascape-8900...
gravel (I really like this color): amzn.to/3xXnOJE
ikea balcony set: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/torparoe...
floating candles:
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linen curtains (the exact color I purchased is no longer available): bit.ly/3ekJY0E
[ music ]
what a little smile can do
tiny tiny steps
lady palm
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[@benjiplant]

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

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

[@dev3935]

EXACTLY

[@proudindian9926]

And... His voice! So tender!

[@Natasha-lv7ce]

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]

thank u that’s so kind 😭

[@7afay338]

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

[@themudkip5295]

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]

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

[@themudkip5295]

@@benjiplant they really do!

[@yaminimadakamutil2113]

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

[@vystap8835]

I wanna have what Benji and Chris has 😫😭💕

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

[@demi140]

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

[@theryanhollis]

This channel is going to blow up!

[@mirabellegoldapfel6256]

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 ^^

[@delrain3801]

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

[@soph9877]

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

[@pricklypear1704]

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!

[@swatch12345]

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

[@benjiplant]

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]

@@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]

@@benjiplant Rice fish tolerate a wide range of temps... This guy from Japan loves aquariums and here is his post on rice fish kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKDKdqh5lr6lo6c

[@benjiplant]

@@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]

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

[@beautifulstems1631]

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”.

[@tanyawales5445]

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.

[@amu444]

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.

[@ari8194]

It's so pretty 🌿

[@majkenhorton5148]

Always the best vibes and beautiful plants/displays

[@Nickk1996]

I love watching your videos Benji!!

[@iamjyo1383]

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

[@sweetums.6]

So calming and great video work

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This is just so calming and beautiful

[@amethysttoast3642]

this is absolutely adorable!!! GOALSSS

[@marvindizon6194]

This is just pure aesthetics I loveeeeee it 😃

[@chabushi3]

I love the vibe of benjiplant channel!

[@TheDeannasalem]

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

[@protectedlands2869]

Plants change lives

[@spacehayden5476]

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

[@leahmorgan7803]

That lilly is so special wow

[@natureislovely2988]

im so happy for u at your new place, the balcony looks awesome!!

[@vantediary]

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

[@moiradaphnetoledo9749]

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

[@sharonbrown5238]

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

[@zoeutley9190]

Such a wonderful balcony! I always love your sense of style. Have a happy day❤

[@pembomassive1394]

Love the bench pond

[@laylawilson765]

i love your videos so much! they are so calming

[@ktt9865]

Very nice work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chukilewis1696]

I love it!

[@diogofeliciano29]

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

[@makaylamarchese-reilly582]

This is so beautiful omg

[@kameskidney9538]

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

[@missjohri]

It came out beautiful ❤️

[@christopherkemball9697]

Thanks for the video! It was interesting to see the process and how you changed things around! Loved it!

[@dalanium98]

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

[@rubialdape9170]

Everything is such a vibe🌱❤️ I love ittt

[@yvonneyvonne7636]

Nice and very cozy place. Beautiful ❤️😍

[@aggiehasselfield731]

Impressive 🙌🌱

[@phamhuyhoang9033]

You're my inspiration, so lovely !

[@foliagecove355]

the succulents and flowers are so lovely

[@charlottemackenzie2875]

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

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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.

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Your videos are so refreshing to watch

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

[@BubblesOnDaMoon]

Benji = AWESOME

[@BrandonFrias]

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

[@st11ng]

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

[@kaseyward1000]

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.

[@thefabraja]

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

[@ASDAMASO1]

Love it😍🌱🌿🌴

[@boosay1146]

you did a good job!

[@emq6892]

precious

[@valeriabondar]

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]

I love you, your plants, everything about you.

[@mikihull58]

Love the pond!

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I enjoy watching all your videos

[@maddycarly1]

i love how peacefull the vibe in youre videos is, keep going youre amazing :D

[@fadshari]

This is brilliant 😭❤️ most beautiful balcony i ever seen < 3

[@riba2219]

BENJI❤️ ur balcony is really beautiful now

[@countrygirl4422]

That must be so relaxing in the evening very nice.

[@GabbyRocio]

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

[@darjafarber7670]

i love your videos, they are sooo soothing, right now I have a lot of vegetables on my balcony but now Im really thinking about getting a little pond because it looks so coooooll

[@keanupitts8968]

because of you i am starting a small garden in my room thanks so much for the inspiration

[@lharcapili4798]

All your plants are beautiful ✨🌱😊

[@swaraneindra]

Amazing. So beautiful

[@vule948]

Beautiful

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i love watching your videos, its calming and i really like plants too

[@Mayling4444]

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

[@doowopshopgal]

Great job, beautiful

[@sillybean2561]

I love your videos !!

[@tiahunt6271]

the editing gets better with each video i love

[@samsjournal5239]

Your balcony is amazing!

[@sunishkasharma6403]

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

[@marthamiriam8983]

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

[@leansidhe]

so cute! now i want a pond

[@rigodonalex369]

Very nice and inspiring

[@benbaranes7541]

I love your videos so much ❤️ you and your aesthetic inspires me so much ✨

[@lindabonomi7274]

love this!

[@jeffq1928]

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

[@samsmith9670]

I love it so so so much omg, I am so inspired to make a pond now

[@augustinlylunde2064]

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

[@benjiplant]

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

[@life_of_bryan]

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

[@bex1854]

absolutely love your vids you guys are sweethearts 💚💚

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So relaxing and calming, thank you)

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Best video ever ✨✨

[@yoojinslife]

LOVE LOVE THE BALCONY AND JUST EVERYTHING SO MUCH 😭💛

[@fern1463]

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

[@panda-ci8ki]

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

[@benjiplant]

Thank you so much!

[@panda-ci8ki]

@@benjiplant i love your pond too!

[@fae3605]

You inspire me so much !! I love ur videos, please keep making more

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your videos just give me an intense feeling of calm

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

[@alexandersain]

Good job 👍