How I Transformed My Small UK Garden Into A Tropical Paradise 🌺🌴🌼🦋 2017-2021

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @TropicalPlantAddict
    @TropicalPlantAddict  2 года назад +1

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  • @bencardenas11
    @bencardenas11 3 года назад +86

    Our dreams, just like art, take time. And this is a masterpiece. 💙

  • @nickbrown6457
    @nickbrown6457 2 года назад +55

    Absolutely amazing transformation. Perhaps a little too themed for my personal taste (we're all different, which is a good thing!), but nobody can deny you have a real talent for design and ability to care for all of the plants, they all look amazing. Hats off to you, well done, it is beautiful!

    • @tigerboi8069
      @tigerboi8069 Год назад

      😊 your so kind, well done👍

  • @Hope-fv3kf
    @Hope-fv3kf Год назад +2

    I love when people have imagination! Wow! What a transformation. One would never know they were in the UK

  • @jaymmxii7332
    @jaymmxii7332 3 года назад +63

    😭so beautiful! Looks like a vacation destination. U are so creative and talented 🌱

  • @keniaarandacruz733
    @keniaarandacruz733 2 года назад +1

    I am from Cuba, an island in the Caribbean. Your garden made me nostalgic for my childhood holidays. What a beautiful oasis you have created. Enjoy it !

  • @TropicalPlantAddict
    @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +68

    Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video 🌺🍁🌴🍂🌼
    I am thrilled to share with you the process of my garden transformation over the past four years. I can't believe how much it has changed! It's still a work in progress and I'm already excited to make it even more beautiful next year 🧡
    I designed the garden from scratch myself and have loved every moment of it. I hired local businesses to do the bigger jobs such as the sleeper edging, patio, pergola, lawn removal etc but tried to do as much as I could myself such as the planting, customisation of the bar, adding decorative posts, making my own wooden signs, staining of the pergola, bar and fences etc plus adding my own special finishing touches 🌺🦋🏝

    • @wendycaran8267
      @wendycaran8267 3 года назад +5

      I don’t think you could make it anymore beautiful, it’s amazing as it is. You could design tropical gardens for a living, you have a talent for it 🦜🌴🌺🥥🍍

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +2

      @@wendycaran8267 Thanks so much! 🧡Although I will try and make it even more beautiful next year ha ha. I might hang some more trailing plants from the pergola, the decking will be finished plus a few finishing touches… And all the plants would have grown so that will make it look more lush and tropical 🌴🌺🧡🌻🌼

    • @tanushreesarkar3828
      @tanushreesarkar3828 3 года назад +3

      I love the tropical theme and the way your whole garden gives that vibe.. thats the kind of space we need during such hard times at our homes. Thanks for this pleasing video. One suggestion if it goes with your theme.. you can try adding a mini waterfall kind of thing with rocks.. it adds magic.

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +1

      @@tanushreesarkar3828 Thanks very much! I thought quite a few times about getting a water feature but unfortunately I don’t really have the room for now, luckily the next door neighbour has a large pond with a waterfall so I can hear the sound of running water when I’m sat out in the garden 😁✨🌺🌴

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  2 года назад

      @Dallas Salerno thank you! 🌺 Wow that place sounds amazing! I would love to visit some of the tiki bars in the US… one day 😁🌺🐚🌿🍹

  • @Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak
    @Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak 3 года назад +43

    It's absolutely magical and you can see the love you've put into it. I've always loved your plants and the tips on caring for them so to see them so mature and large is wonderful! Also, the pergola, just wow. What a difference it makes. Do you think you will be sitting under it in winter with a heater?! I can somehow imagine it lol. I got a polycarbonate roof put on mine after seeing yours a while ago, glad I did now as there's nothing better than sitting under it in the rain! I also added a wood seat swing which is awesome for channelling my inner child, even though there's too many plants around to swing very far. What's so good about your garden also is you can't really see where it ends, or what's round the corner of the path. Brilliant design and attention to detail, one of my favourite gardens out of probably hundreds! Really well done!

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +3

      Thanks so much! 🧡🌻🌺 Yes I plan on sitting out there during Autumn/Winter which will be lovely as it’s something I haven’t been able to do before. I usually cover up my patio furniture for the winter but this year I have left it out under the pergola. I do have a patio heater which will come in handy 🙃🍁❄️

  • @bayarnold-hy6ue
    @bayarnold-hy6ue Год назад +2

    True escape! How a garden should be. The only problem with it is I wouldn't want to go back in the house! You've managed to do a lot in the space without it looking contrived, which is what good gardening is all about. It looks fresh too!

  • @dawngrassick5155
    @dawngrassick5155 2 года назад +13

    That looks amazing - well done! I'm in sub-tropical Queensland and can't believe you got some of those plants to survive in your climate. Very inspired.

  • @melaniem5971
    @melaniem5971 3 года назад +5

    You REALLY did achieve the look of a Tropical Jungle in England!! Amazing !!

  • @akansingit
    @akansingit 2 года назад +22

    How do all those tropical plants survive the winter? This is amazing 🤩

    • @jdroxford
      @jdroxford Год назад +5

      That's also my question

    • @NickLifts
      @NickLifts Год назад +5

      How do they survive in the sunless UK weather is my question

    • @MrBaconwhopper
      @MrBaconwhopper Год назад +5

      They are (semi) hardy (sub)tropical plants that die back in winter and will usually grow back next spring from the roots. Some plants will need to be dug up and the rhizomes or bulbs stores over winter like Ensetes. The Musa Basjoo is the only hardy banana that will survive without being dug up. It will die back also and come spring you will get new shoots.

    • @akansingit
      @akansingit Год назад +1

      @@MrBaconwhopper so amazing!

    • @Omgiamsotriggered
      @Omgiamsotriggered Год назад +1

      Majority does not. Many have to be stored away at winter or protected with coatings to survive. Some are adapted like Yuccas and the Musa Banana can be cut to the ground and layered with protective coating and will shoot new growth in the next season.

  • @killerCamii
    @killerCamii Год назад +1

    Wow it’s like you have a tropical island in your back garden ❤ beautiful!

  • @cassandrasmith5517
    @cassandrasmith5517 Год назад +1

    This is just mesmerizing❤❤❤❤ A backyard island paradise!

  • @catpod3872
    @catpod3872 2 года назад

    Wow what a lovely garden. When you replaced the grass with the stones and concrete sleeps I wasn't convinced at first - but them when all the plants filled out !! Looks so nice

  • @irismoles9369
    @irismoles9369 3 года назад +2

    It’s lovely and so magical at night

  • @thegardengazer
    @thegardengazer 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely paradise!

  • @thistooshallpass9589
    @thistooshallpass9589 3 года назад +5

    Your garden is a dream. Hope you are feeling well. Thanks for sharing! 👏🏼

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. I’m struggling at bit at the moment but thanks for asking 🧡🌺🌻🌴

  • @markgilder9990
    @markgilder9990 2 года назад

    I showed this to my wife. I will be busy for the next few years. Very inspirational.

  • @ricardochong6834
    @ricardochong6834 3 года назад +1

    It's magic. Stunning. Love it, love it, love it!!! Thank you for the dream.

  • @susanmcmasterson956
    @susanmcmasterson956 2 года назад

    Wow, how magical it is at night with the flickering lights. I am amazed at how well the plants do in the UK climate! Really beautiful labor of love. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @priyap1302
    @priyap1302 2 года назад

    Words fall short to express my feelings after watching your beautiful garden . Your patience and eye for beauty is commendable 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @sadieround2766
    @sadieround2766 2 года назад +1

    I want to take a vacation in your garden lol!😂😂💕🌴👌

  • @ChukwubuDike
    @ChukwubuDike 2 года назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your patience is admirable.

  • @clarebowers4060
    @clarebowers4060 2 года назад +3

    What a great haven to go to after work… lots of hard work , thought and love gone into this masterpiece..well done x

  • @imeldamayer-taylor2783
    @imeldamayer-taylor2783 2 года назад

    Wonderful and more , your paradise. An amazing job , perfect the result.😍😍🌺🌼🌸🌺🌻👏👏👌

  • @amysyed123
    @amysyed123 2 года назад

    Mesmerized by the beauty and creativity of your garden!

  • @eileenhartman8290
    @eileenhartman8290 2 года назад

    Looks wonderful. I hope you enjoy spending time in your own piece of paradise.

  • @christinewilliams6054
    @christinewilliams6054 3 года назад +7

    What a transformation the time and thought that went into this tropical paradise a labour of love, thankyou for sharing the progress of your garden so calming and peaceful amazing. 🦜🏝😎

  • @donsumner9268
    @donsumner9268 3 года назад +3

    WOW! This the first time I have seen your back garden before it became a tropical paradise this year. I did not know it took you a good four years in the making! The perfect place for you to entertain friends and it added so much needed private from your neighbors windows!! Love it! Congratulations!!

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад

      Thank you yes it’s changed quite a bit 😁🍁🌺🌻🌴

  • @sushilfoolchand9277
    @sushilfoolchand9277 2 года назад

    Wow. So beautiful. I could just live in your garden. Holiday vibes all year round.😎

  • @obque86nz
    @obque86nz 2 года назад

    What a great job ! Looks like such a nice place to hang and host. Beautiful ! Great painting to, the signs look great.

  • @haroldbetterson1877
    @haroldbetterson1877 3 года назад +3

    Lots of inspo for next yr ☺️

  • @msmuffin411
    @msmuffin411 3 года назад +3

    You did this🙌🏼 . You had a vision and made it happen . I love girls who can do things besides being pretty . I also loved another glimpse of the guy with his shirt off 👀 . Thank you for sharing 💚

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад

      Ha ha thank you 😁🌺🍁🌻🌴🧡

    • @anima6035
      @anima6035 2 года назад

      Yes! Me too, go girls! I ran 7 miles last night and my friend told me "don't turn into a man" 😏😂

  • @patriciawalker8119
    @patriciawalker8119 7 месяцев назад

    ...I bet you've had some fabulous evenings there! ...there's no doubt, your garden is your happy place...and mine to! 🎉🎉🌴🌴🌴

  • @GardenIdeasyt
    @GardenIdeasyt 3 года назад

    The small little details that you add. Makes the garden look way more prettier

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 2 года назад

    WOW, you inspire...I live in Florida and just moved to a new(old) home, so now my tropical journey begins, building my deck, establishing my tiki bar, planting the plants...you know the routine...thanks for this video, it really inspires and gives me plenty of new ideas, I'm 72 years young, an artist and a single granny with lots of ambition...inspiration is the fuel that keeps me on track...thanks for this wonderful video, I'll be watching it over and over...cheers...!

  • @rosalindaftaruc8194
    @rosalindaftaruc8194 2 года назад

    I liked you garden sooo beautiful with artificial colorful birds. Your Hawaii Bar is elegant . I loved your cristal glass ball with different colors very unique. I ‘m from Philippines.

  • @mikeykany1973
    @mikeykany1973 2 года назад +3

    To be surrounded by nature, what an amazing calming atmosphere you have created, very inspiring 😍

  • @patriciamoffat1542
    @patriciamoffat1542 2 года назад

    I came upon your video as I was scrolling through. Your garden is absolutely wonderful, the lush plants and all the lighting, I live the Cotswold stone, actually I love everything. You've created a beautiful, tropical oasis. Love it.

  • @Sage_and_Spice
    @Sage_and_Spice Год назад

    Gorgeous! All your time, hard work and patience paid off! I love it!! 💚🎍🌴🌺

  • @chelineboston3458
    @chelineboston3458 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic yard-I enjoyed watching the process step by step. Your little details are fabulous!

  • @micky8034
    @micky8034 2 года назад

    Looks beautiful and a fun place to invite friends and family over. I would probably add a water feature maybe in the middle island for the wow factor. Just the sound of the water trickling down the fountain would add the extra touch but great job!!

  • @nangabriel228
    @nangabriel228 2 года назад

    Very relaxing it's like having a vacation every single day

  • @kell2resq
    @kell2resq Год назад

    Looks amazing!! you should add a water feature in that island, the sound alone would add to the tropical vibe!

  • @doug4412
    @doug4412 3 месяца назад

    Awesome plant varieties!! Incredible transformation

  • @gabrieladeuschle3596
    @gabrieladeuschle3596 2 года назад +2

    OMG you're living my dream!! I love your tropical Oasis so much! Congratulations!! You did an awesome job! ❤️

  • @ro6874
    @ro6874 3 года назад +5

    Enjoy your beautiful oasis.🌺🌴🍹 What a wonderful job.
    I would love to see more of how you transition for winter and care for your garden. I just moved from a hot climate to a cold one and it feels like I’ll never have the beautiful outdoor jungle again. You give me hope!!

  • @ventibreeze6648
    @ventibreeze6648 2 года назад

    I’m gobsmacked!
    This garden is something else just awesome!

  • @kathrynmarcantelli2779
    @kathrynmarcantelli2779 3 года назад

    So delightful. Halfway through I thought wouldn't it be nice to see it at night with all the lights on, and then there it was! Spectacular!!!

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад

      Thank you! It does look pretty magical at night 🧡🙃🌺🌴✨

  • @m.c9526
    @m.c9526 2 года назад

    That is just absolutely incredible! All those plants and lights around just make it so cosy and comfortable.

  • @gordonissocoollike
    @gordonissocoollike 2 года назад

    Absolutely the most beautiful garden in Tropical style I’ve seen, what a brilliant result , congratulations. 🎉

  • @susanstreet1
    @susanstreet1 2 года назад

    Some of those plants will not over winter and die off in the uk, saying that I think the loss of a few plants is worth it .it is a wonderful garden there are many that try an fail to get this look as well as you have managed ,inspirational.

  • @lilwilliams7277
    @lilwilliams7277 3 года назад +2

    👏👏👏fantastic Hannah, thank you for sharing. Great music too 🥰

  • @paulc2946
    @paulc2946 2 года назад

    Wonderful job - when I saw the beginning with the lawn I thought........ I bet they go all the way with the jungle theme - and there you go!

  • @sophierustige9944
    @sophierustige9944 2 года назад

    I really have to say this is the most beautiful garden i've ever seen

  • @maryt9704
    @maryt9704 2 года назад

    Absolutely Wonderful Tropical Paradise

  • @mspurefunk5
    @mspurefunk5 3 года назад +1

    I just can’t believe how much you did in such a short amount of time and everything looks so lush!
    It’s just miraculous that you e. Reared such a tropical ‘beach’ in the middle England! You should really getting an award! Applause 👏🏽

  • @jefflindy8228
    @jefflindy8228 3 года назад +11

    As you know, you have been my inspiration to build my own oasis in the corner of my backyard. Yours looks so incredible. You have what I like to call “that Disney touch” that transformed your backyard into an incredible paradise. My hope is to look like yours in the next few years. I may have a few questions about tropical plants on my journey.

    • @erinjoy5625
      @erinjoy5625 2 года назад +1

      Oh I love that.. "Disney touch" ... It's so true tho, isn't it. . It's really inspiring !

  • @jinushaun
    @jinushaun 2 года назад

    Good on ya! I’m doing the same thing right now to my backyard. Good to see plants are thriving despite snow.

  • @peterbrook4795
    @peterbrook4795 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing; what an achievement, people comment on the upkeep
    Or the maintenance but they don’t understand the enjoyment from we get
    From these jobs and results. Please keep up the good work .

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  2 года назад

      Thank you! It’s pretty low maintenance now without the grass! 🙃🌺🌴🌼🦋

  • @anialaz6983
    @anialaz6983 3 года назад +2

    Amazing!!! Well done!!! I love every bit of your garden! Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • @danle746
    @danle746 Год назад

    Beautiful paradise! Amazing job well done, great inspiration for anyone who has a desire to make a outdoor oasis in there backyard. That’s what I specialize in south Florida.

  • @sharonwebb945
    @sharonwebb945 2 года назад

    So wonderful you have a video diary to look back on. Fabulous transformation! I certainly didn’t know you could grow tropical plants in cold UK?! Amazing. Some of those flowers are incredible!

  • @YorkshireNannie
    @YorkshireNannie 2 года назад

    Wow 🤩 now that’s amazing!! Absolutely fantastic what you have created out of a boring average looking garden! Love it all 😍

  • @sandragoerlich7134
    @sandragoerlich7134 3 года назад +2

    Wow Hannah, amazing transformation, everything is well taking care of, night time is awesome, thanks for sharing and congrats to you!!!

  • @angelagigante9470
    @angelagigante9470 2 года назад

    Never gets old, just wonderful to watch, thank you.

  • @PlantPorn
    @PlantPorn 3 года назад +5

    Oh my god! I’ve not checked in a while and it’s completely transformed!!! I’m actually blown away it’s so pretty! Well done!! 🥰

  • @stephanied5386
    @stephanied5386 2 года назад

    What an enchanting amazing space 🌴😍🙌🏼 well done !!

  • @billwagstaff9986
    @billwagstaff9986 2 года назад

    Wow your garden is fantastic ,also have my tropical garden in Portugal it's my little bit of Paradise , thanks for your splendid video 😎

  • @tieniestoffberg8597
    @tieniestoffberg8597 2 года назад

    Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
    Now let me get to my garden whilst the motivation levels are HIGH.

  • @Doesitstop
    @Doesitstop 2 года назад

    I am in utter amazement! Absolutely beautiful...

  • @user-wo3lj6nh7d
    @user-wo3lj6nh7d 2 года назад

    Lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your journey to that delightful dreamscape. Best regards from a drought stricken Californian. I’m envious..

  • @cristinatudose2045
    @cristinatudose2045 Год назад

    Magical! Thanks for sharing your journey I’m aiming for a tropical paradise in my back garden

  • @EddyFeyen
    @EddyFeyen Год назад

    You are hopefully so proud because you should be. Amazing job and you where my inspiration for making my own tiki bar from scratch.

  • @miimetuaratai6866
    @miimetuaratai6866 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely beautiful brilliant garden love it an Well Done 😮👍👏💖♥️

  • @TonyField
    @TonyField 2 года назад

    That looks fantastic and great how it's evolved.
    Great Video

  • @YougrowgirlUK
    @YougrowgirlUK 3 года назад +2

    I’ve been following for a long time! You’re a real inspiration to me!

  • @DanH282
    @DanH282 2 года назад

    Really great insight into the process. I started my journey into creating a tropical garden in early 2020 after wind blew down my old fence and got me started and then lockdown allowed for a lot of time for me to work on it. Trying to balance a toddler friendly space with some lawn and dedicated tropical style borders. Also on the west coast so get battered by storms. Then also on heavy clay so had to raise all soil levels. Taken a lot of inspiration from your content so it is very much valued! Will likely post my own transformation videos next summer.

  • @lolavlogita8326
    @lolavlogita8326 2 года назад

    Amazing Tropical Garden transformation! I like your paradise!

  • @susanbarry234
    @susanbarry234 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing , my dream garden id never leave home if i had it

  • @curiousflamingo7251
    @curiousflamingo7251 3 года назад +2

    You are an inspiration to many of us....thank you 😎👍...your tiny garden is breathtaking 😉

  • @31Jude
    @31Jude 2 года назад +2

    It looks absolutely gorgeous! I truly hope all the hard doesn’t get blown away by the UK terrible wind seasons. But I love your garden 🤩

  • @lindylou3519
    @lindylou3519 3 года назад +1

    Awesome! What vision! You must be so proud!

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, I really am. I was quite shocked when I looked back at some of the old photos at how much it has changed 🌺🌴

  • @newcreationcoachingllc6491
    @newcreationcoachingllc6491 Год назад

    I live in Flordia and your yard is way more tropical than mine. :) I can't get over the bananas in your climate. I couldn't get over them here when I first came... Enjoyed watching the transformation.

  • @bigkino9194
    @bigkino9194 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely love all your hard work and time. Inspiring and beautiful. Great job

  • @michellemeuleman385
    @michellemeuleman385 Год назад

    Absolutely love what you’ve done to your backyard ❤

  • @Sutsamadori97
    @Sutsamadori97 3 года назад +2

    Amazing progress!!! The garden looks so much bigger now!!

  • @keithpugh7538
    @keithpugh7538 3 года назад +1

    Amazing transformation in such a short time, people are going to think you live in my state Florida or Hawaii.

  • @iloughrey
    @iloughrey 2 года назад

    Have just come across your channel and want to say found this really useful as I plan my tropical garden. You really make it seem easy to care for the plants in Winter which has been a concern of mine in consideration of the plants I might get, and love your garden. Will now have a look at your other episodes for inspiration. Thanks again

  • @sallyedmondson9275
    @sallyedmondson9275 3 года назад +2

    The stuff of dreams ! 😍

  • @vincenzecalzone8666
    @vincenzecalzone8666 3 года назад

    Hi Hannah. Great footage and pictures. Your vision was clear in your mind and you've realised it magnificently. Superb. Well done👏👏👍

  • @josephinebrevig8748
    @josephinebrevig8748 2 года назад

    Just goes to show what one can do with a small space. What a transformation!! It really has that holiday, tropical, beach vibe to it. Love it ❤

  • @Habib_Ur_Rehman_
    @Habib_Ur_Rehman_ Год назад

    Nicely done, when can you come over and do my garden next lol totally loved every second of your garden transformation.

  • @sabrinalettuce6927
    @sabrinalettuce6927 2 года назад

    Absolutely fantastic transformation, well done and thanks for sharing the journey!😎

  • @Realityshifts4321
    @Realityshifts4321 2 года назад

    Very lovely!! I really like how you had an idea where you wanted to go and kept laser focus. Everything is super cute and inviting!!!❤

  • @waldroc942
    @waldroc942 3 года назад +2

    It looks amazing. Well done Hannah, and thanks for the useful links.

  • @kimtalley5740
    @kimtalley5740 2 года назад

    oh wow! absolutely stunning..well done

  • @LisaLinSD
    @LisaLinSD 2 года назад

    Such beautiful transformation

  • @ramfineart
    @ramfineart 3 года назад

    I am a artist and just got into indoor plants. What got my attention to your channel is your artistic creativity and a eye for design. Amazing! You really inspire me!

    • @TropicalPlantAddict
      @TropicalPlantAddict  3 года назад

      Thanks so much a really appreciate that ☺️🌺🌻🧡🌴