Giving my rental balcony a makeover by adding a tiny garden - outdoor living

Here’s are the main things I used to completely transform my #balcony into a cozy outdoor oasis:
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[@EngineerYourSpace]

Here’s are the main things I used to completely transform my #balcony into a cozy outdoor oasis: Pressure washer (this is not a heavy duty pressure washer, it's best for light cleaning): bit.ly/2pressurewasher Hand blown Glass Hummingbird feeder: bit.ly/handblownglassfeeder Artificial Boxwood greenery: amzn.to/2Kw8oXp Outdoor moroccan lantern: go.magik.ly/ml/d8mp/ Outdoor smart LED lights: amzn.to/2LIe0v2 Double sided removable tape (indoor/outdoor): amzn.to/2zNu3pE Vinyl Rug - it’s not meant to go outdoors but it is waterproof: amzn.to/2K8VX1o

[@beenamanzar7834]

I also do these kind of jobs to atleast maintain the house and interiors.

[@jenmv3483]

If you like hummingbirds, I think Amazon sells a (handheld) hummingbird feeder called, Perky pet

[@fionamclean6533]

Hi, just found your site (why I'm watching old vids first) I love how you use hand tools so easily and also just put things together on your table - I was always told you need special benches, clamps etc. If you're looking for ideas for videos then I think ones on what tools you have and use, and beginners guides to using them (with simple projects) would be awesome!. Thanks for all your inspiration.

[@elvishassassin1]

I'm awed by how confident you are with building things out of wood yourself. I was raised by a mother who never touched a power tool in her life and expected my father to do everything around the house. I wish I was taught to be more confident as a young girl but I'm slowly learning! It's never too late...I just wish I hadn't wasted so much of my life thinking that I needed a man to take care of me and feeling helpless because that's how my mother was her whole life.

[@wilmaknickersfit]

How wonderful to have hummingbirds visit! 😎

[@EngineerYourSpace]

They always make me smile - they are the cutest!

[@sathyaezhilan8287]

Bow to attract hummingbirds to our gardern,only once I saw them so close and I went like kid jumping with joy

[@russianaloha4576]

I love the little swing you made for them too! So adorable!! I get Tons of hummingbirds at my place too! They are so cuuute!!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Lovely to have a hummingbird perch as well. Looks like they appreciate it 💖💕 And your cat loves her sunny place too 💕💖

[@marywatkins9438]

You have a lovely balcony, as well as some colorful flowers to add interest! In that small space, have you tried growing some dwarf determinate tomatoes? Those varieties thrive in more compact conditions, and rarely require staking. And if you stagger plantings, you can have tomatoes growing all season long. The basil is also a very nice addition, and it can grow several feet tall in a five-gallon container. Thank you for sharing your balcony oasis with us.

[@TheGranti7a]

Love the hummingbird oasis; the planter boxes... not so much.

[@paulashealthyliving]

I love that you do all the woodworking in your apartment. It just shows that you don't need a fancy workshop to create.

[@roseyrose7070]

Everyone is using plastic plants but I like to watch and view plants growing and covering the space. Although it takes patience and time to do that, I'd still opt for the natural vs. unnatural. :P good work on the decorating.

[@AfricancoolChic]

I love the much more natural organic way you now present your videos compared to your older videos from years ago. Great video 👍💕💞

[@jeanlaureaudoynaud4776]

Superbe, Monsieur le chat, qui, les travaux terminés, vient s'intaller sur le meilleur coussin !!

[@michellebautista7765]

WOW!!! Ur like a carpenter! I wish I cood do that 2. Great job. Keep up the good work.

[@juanvargas3938]

YOU JUST FABULOUS!!everything you do is beautiful.. thank you so much for sharing!! Blessings 🙏

[@EngineerYourSpace]

You're very welcome!

[@marilynmcdonald6899]

Love the cat at the end! No hummingbirds in Aus but i have lots of other types of birds here out in the country. It's great when people make gardens, even in the tiniest of spaces because it makes such a difference to your life. You did such amazing transformations over your time there.

[@gabie.]

Hi from Germany: Last hummingbird seen here was 15 years ago, makes me feel so sad, miss them.

[@lucawayne100]

I didn't even know that we have hummingbirds in germany..

[@roofterrace4930]

@@lucawayne100 there aren't LOL (most often people who think they saw a hummingbird, actually saw a hummingbird hawk moth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird_hawk-moth)

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

So lovely and cute and relaxing video . I really love that you made a swing for the birds and great idea the ring for the tomatos . Cool project !!!!!!!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@housetourz2098]

Love the night view 🏡

[@imperfectvegan5724]

Gorgeous little garden area! So glad the hummers are visiting!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Me too!

[@k.s.9015]

Oh my god! This looks so beautiful! Great and simple ideas. I absolutely agree to your opinion to watch the little bird... Love it !!!! ❤🌻

[@jeepsanddragons]

love this . especially hummingbirds and the kitty at the end

[@peggygenoway]

I still remember your outside area in NY. You do such great stuff...it is wonderful to watch.

[@selinanguyenofficial7343]

Trang trí ban công đẹp lắm ah

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

So great Isabel 🙏🏻In Australia we don’t have beautiful magical hummingbirds but we saw many when we visited the US and they are extraordinary little birds, amazing creatures 💗🥰

[@alifahrahma8889]

Uuuu I love watching the hummingbird 😍

[@tegmapat11]

Great idea to add a garden to the balcony! I'm doing the same thing in light of the coming food shortages everyone is talking about when things crash. People would be wise to have a garden if they expect to eat! I made "flower-box style" boxes as long as 6' and which fit over my deck railings. It worked wonderfully last year, and this year I plan to make more. I have too many rabbits to plant in my yard as they eat up everything. Thanks for sharing. You always have great ideas!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Indeed, having a garden is becoming more and more desirable!

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Food shortages😳i heard there’s going to be a shortage of holiday items this year because of shipment delays☹️the items that are available will be priced too high and very expensive! That’s why I try to shop at small businesses for the holidays. You know actually get out and go to the small shops for holiday gifts plus it’s good to give business to them in town!

[@littlehummingbird1015]

Simply wonderful!!! I have a balcony, but just use what I have instead of building elements for it....as you do.

[@mauricepowers3804]

I like the storage bench the best in the 1st make over😎

[@EngineerYourSpace]

It was good for storage fo sure but it wasn't the most comfortable as seating!

[@redvamik3033]

WOWWWW beautiful 😱😱😱

[@beenamanzar7834]

So beautiful

[@manuelag2128]

You are very creative, nice job. GOD Bless you ✨

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I love watching how creative you are. These projects are simple enough for me to do. Thank you!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

You are so welcome!

[@Its_like_the_T-Rex]

I have a small curved 12' by 2' to 3.5' balcany. It's such a small and awkward space but since I'm an avid gardener I couldn't help but DIY my balcony garden. Last year I built a raised planter out of upcycled pallet wood. (They have like 100 nails each - so it's a project to take them apart!) My raised planter table is 2' in the back and 3' in the front and is 2.5' deep. It has an angle on one side to accommodate the balcony curve. I really like the gardening storage in the rack that I added below. To make it relatively water proof (so water wouldn't drip on my items below), I added a large plastic bag on the base (with a drainage slope towards to back corner), then I added landscaping fabric and finally sooo much soil! My new kitten has been using it as a bird viewing perch since December but with spring Its time to add plants again! This year I'm going to be making a 'catwalk' wooden walkway that hangs off the railing. I'm using over the door hanging brackets that came with a laundry hanging kit. I used the same brackets last year to make a transition table for small beverage use and bbq use.) Hopefully my cat will be less interested in sitting on my planter once she gets her catwalk, lol. Although I might have to add a small seat for her in the planter.

[@Choppini]

Isabelle, I am so excited that you are back! 2 years ago your videos stopped, I checked a few times....nothing was posted anymore, so my life went on without you, lol. A few days ago I thought 'what is >Engineer your space< doing, is she possibly back?! And there she is. Now I have to catch up with your videos. As a talented DIY-woman I always appreciated your input and ideas, thanks for coming back to KZbin.

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Glad you checked on my videos! Unfortunately the KZbin algorithm has stopped letting my subscribers know when I upload a video but you'll always be able to find my videos here on my channel: kzbin.infovideos

[@thecostumelady123]

You are amazing. 👏👏👏

[@evergreengarden1M]

Wow nice ideas you have given I have also a tiny balcony And I have spare time in this pandemic... Thanks dear friend For sharing this video

[@mygardenhomestead]

Great vidéos good job 👋😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@lennysvibe]

Wow you created a nice little nature inspired sanctuary ..nice job!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tastylifeplantlady706]

waw just live Ur Idea of gardeninv sooo much

[@Anna-gw7sb]

One of my favs

[@DavincisGirl66]

So happy when I see a new upload!

[@janetm8902]

This is a great inspiration, thank you! You've created a warm, functional place to relax & enjoy the best part of nature. Enjoy every moment and be proud of every drop of love you have put into this beautiful space.

[@nicetomeetyou92mu89]

WOW....👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤ Good day to you. Greate job you have done. love from Malaysia. ❤❤❤❤ 😀😘🙂😊😁

[@shaheen6627]

You are very diligent

[@BrandonFrias]

Wow, its so pretty! I loved seeing the transformation! feeling inspired :) thank you

[@jokotole036]

Beautiful....

[@veronicajones608]

You've done a great job there!! Wow!

[@lifeofaimee6259]

WOW to the hummingbird tv...stunning

[@EngineerYourSpace]

It's my favorite thing to watch!

[@tprada8982]

You are an inspiration! For my birthday last year I bought myself a pink drill. Lol. I’m in the process of doing a she shed. I always like your videos. I’ll look for you on Instagram. 💐

[@MissMaryLu]

AHHH! what a magical little space!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Thank you !!

[@debnn4854]

Wow I really like this space and I think this time it's perfect for you and your kitty cat :)

[@Starr.8irl]

I love you and your videos bye💞

[@tadilatha]

It’s beautiful

[@ceceliaperkinson5222]

I just recently found your channel. Your material is so diy friendly and your teaching style is perfection. You are a wonder. Looking forward to more videos.

[@amandajohnson4428]

Lovely as always!💕

[@tweady4203]

Very nice

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Very cool and cozy.

[@MssWinnie]

Your can grow marigold, lettuce, arugula and basil or parsley around the tomatoes and you can have more harvest

[@baljeet50]

you are the best

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I'm subscribed to your channel yet have no idea why I'm just now seeing this. Even though I'm late I'm glad that I watched this video. I like how you transformed that whole space. And I love the hummingbird feeder. I've always thought that they are such beautiful birds. Now I want to transform my balcony and get a hummingbird feeder as well. But I also want wind chimes. You did an amazing job!

[@baljeet50]

Great to see you back my dear......your ingenious talent was missed badly...welcome back.

[@zibzib06]

Actually burlap is likely to decompose with the earth and worms etc... The best way to line a plenter is with "geotextile" material (a gardening textile sold in gardening shop) : you make your 4 walls, then line the botom of your box with geotextile material and nail it in place (no need for planks at the botom) The geotextile let water runs out, and does not decompose. (even after 3 years i can still move my boxes filled with plants - burlap on the other hand was eaten by worms in 3 months.)

[@daselectronics129]

Its Beautiful

[@tny4793]

You are so creative

[@gardenhighlightsworm]

Garden looks beautiful and you’re so creative. I have a balcony garden as well and I’m always trying to figure out how to attract the hummingbirds and smaller birds and that hummingbird feeder you have is cute 🥰.

[@itsmylife2205]

That turned out so cute 🥺🌿

[@evamotto9276]

You are so cool oh my gosh!

[@lynnemenard5910]

Ratchet straps!!?! As clamps!!? Genius! *HOW* did I not think about this??! :-D

[@barbm2375]

I love this!!! 🥰

[@cynthiapentonyoung736]

Fabulous

[@bryankho]

Great little balcony you have there! I wish we could do these sorts of things in Australia - I'd like to make our balcony more safe for our cat to explore. But the rental laws are so weighted in favour of the landlords that we can barely make any modifications to the property.

[@jenniferc..r5321]

Ohhh me encantó 👏👏👏😍😍

[@katbar6066]

Great Job- It looks fantastic and you have got so much into such a small space without it looking overcrowded. I am not sure if the tomato plants were full sized tomatoes as it was hard to tell. If they are maybe try Cherry Tomatoes or the type you can put in a hanging basket as they will grown down the side of the box. They are shorter and bushier plants. Nothing tastes better than homegrown so well done!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@deliciouscookingvlog8261]

waw... just waw, love UR effort ,感謝分享

[@beatpirate8]

I love the bird perch! Can you share about that too? Thank you!

[@TeeBoyd88]

My first video & a new subscriber. I really enjoyed the blue + white mat outside but also the crafty use of wooden wine boxes! Please advise the name of the dark pink flowers at 0:07.

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

Love your garden , kudus❣️ And your humming birds AMAZING ! I have been working from home since April 2020. I do enjoy my ‘squirrel proof’ bird feeder. It’s not truly squirrel proof but I enjoy the doves, chickadees , blue jays, buntings and the rare woodpecker and cardinal...and the squirrels. I am hoping to engineer some feeders that will be on a post, catch spilled seed, easy to refill, maybe includes a house for the birds to nest. Stay safe, enjoy your channel so much. Will visit you on Instagram ❣️ Thank you .

[@Nice-qi5cf]

I use a hand pump adjustable sprayer with a sling strap. $10

[@MsWatchdog]

When a woman gets creative she outdoes the man

[@alma.702]

Beautiful where did you buy the hummingbird orb? Add that swing? Lovely

[@tanushreemishra7007]

Plz suggest or make videos on small space balconies usage for laundary room and drying area.

[@andrea9512]

😍ein kleines Paradies

[@anniechorley4940]

Love it. It reminds me of a Moroccan garden - is that what you designed in on? Love the hummingbird visitations too.

[@77cns]

Does your kitty like the hummingbirds?!

[@smorodinkaja6871]

Question. You did drilled drainage holes into planters. But WHERE water does drain to? Floor?

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Yes, it drains to the floor but some of the water gets absorbed by the plants below the planters.

[@missmayflower]

You put drainage holes in the planters, but no tray underneath. Doesn’t the dirty water pour out over your shelves and seats when you water?

[@conniesnotebook8448]

Lovely. On what floor is your balcony?

[@jilly-anneskinner9200]

Which faux hedge etc have you used around the sides?x

[@izabelaedmunds9746]

Amazing transformation. Can you please share what is the pressure washer you are using?

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Here's the link to the pressure washer - it's meant to be used for light cleaning, perfect for something like cleaning a balcony or a car: bit.ly/2pressurewasher

[@missMediaChick]

Beautiful! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The official city bird is hummingbird. We have so many here! I plant plenty of flowers that they like so they hang around my balcony often. Was that real staghorn fern I saw?

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Love Vancouver! And yes, that is a real staghorn fern! I've always been fascinated by them.

[@alifahrahma8889]

I'm indonesian. We have staghorn fern grow wild in trees

[@karmelkingan4675]

why did you do the second makeover with the fake greenerywall? do you prefer it over the bamboo fencing?

[@Karen1234-]

How did I not know portable pressure washers were a thing?? I never use my balcony because I feel it’s dirty with just sweeping it down and I don’t have access to a hose, thanks for the insight 😊

[@EngineerYourSpace]

I know, right?! It's so great to be able to clean everything thoroughly!

[@saharshams2497]

💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖

[@shashikantshegaonkar6256]

👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏

[@wandaroach765]

Do you notice a big taste difference in the tomato’s?

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Yes, they tasted a lot sweeter!

[@auroreboreale9163]

how comes cats always take the bigger place?

[@jhpark617]

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[@lunamariaish]

LA ESFERA PARA EL COLIBRÍ.... NO TIENE AGÜITA SUFICIENTE....🤨

[@arifali6762]

ABCDEFG:- Awesome, Beautiful, Cool, Dedicated, Excellent, Fabulous and Great. 👍❤️🙏.

[@faiyazhasan2558]

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[@oceanocean1059]

How come you guys make wood things . Don't you guys have a carpenter

[@kissit012]

She is the carpenter

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

Those green fake plastic grass sheet is so ugly