This British Colonial theme new residence sits atop the ridgeline on the west end of Sanibel Island overlooking the Gulf. Carefully manicured dune and beach access offer breathtaking views from the main and upper patios of the residence to the beach and the sunset. A lush, tropical entry runs the length of each side property line from the road, along each side of the house, to the CCCL line and provides a dense privacy barrier from the beach access path along the east property line. Tropical bamboo, white bird of paradise, traveler palms, dwarf leaf clusia and relocated native trees and shrubs make up the dense buffer. In the front of the residence a specimen multi-stem Sylvester Date Palm anchors the center drive island while stately royal palms, foxtail palms and multi-stem adonidia palms accent the foundation of the residence. Curved coconut palms march down the driveway to the street. Individual theme gardens were created in the side yards which include a Moon Garden, Fruit Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wetland Garden, Tropical Garden and Bamboo Garden. Architectural garden elements include a Walpole garden gate, arbor and mail box with a custom house name sign attached. As one walks the many different specimen gardens, large concrete garden benches from Curry & Co. offer a place to pause while botanical plant label stakes indicate plant species and origin. A California style espalier wall with confederate jasmine vine softens the back side of the pool wall, which is visible upon the entrance to the garages and espalier on the pool side wall for trellis bougainvillea offer vertical elements to connect the house and the landscape with tropical vegetation and color. This ideal client had a specific idea for their property which we were able to visualize and bring to reality.

Hawaii 1

Norelco Cabinets Ltd

Supa Chowchong
Inspiration for a tropical garden in Vancouver.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Expansive tropical garden in Charleston.

Tropical Oasis

Lanaiscapes

Design ideas for a tropical garden in Hawaii.

Vista general del jardín

Hortus Paisajismo

Photo of a large tropical sloped driveway in Valencia with a wood fence.

Art Deco Revival

Nichola Vague Landscape Architect

This is an example of a tropical garden in Hamilton.

Aménagement complet d'une piscine

Antoine Morin Paysage

Projet complet : piscine, gazon synthétique, végétalisation...
Design ideas for a large tropical backyard full sun garden in Angers with natural stone pavers.

Petit jardin à l'ombre

Slowgarden

Même point de vue sur ce jardin avant, en projet 3D et après travaux. Conception et réalisation Slowgarden.
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Other with decking.

Kaimupulehu Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

Photograph by: Ethan Tweedie
Photo of a tropical garden in Hawaii.

Bay Area Pool Remodel

Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer

This is an example of a tropical garden in San Francisco.

Exposición Jardí Pond

JARDI POND, S.L.

Césped artificial Perfection y Evolution de Lynxturf. Bolo blanco puro de Sunset. Perfiles divisores borduline marrón de Global Edging. Triturado negro oscuro de Sunset con resina estabilizante Resipav de Estabex para gravas. Fotografías de Frederic Navarro.

Orlando Beach Home Lighting

Elegant Custom Images

Photo of a large tropical front yard full sun driveway for summer in Orlando with a garden path and brick pavers.

Marina Drive

The Aldrich Company - Landscape Design

Balmy palms draw the eye up a sweeping staircase leading past a hillside of low water use grass, an exuberant bankside of Bougainvillea, purple Salvia and extravagant Bird of Paradises.

Gulf Mead West Indies

BORDEN Landscape Design

Ryan Gamma Photography
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Citrus Ave Residence

DWY Landscape Architects

Photo of a tropical garden in Tampa.

Orlando Project

In and Out Creative Ambient Style

Mid-sized tropical front yard partial sun formal garden in Orlando with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Door to the South"

Home & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía

Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus home staging y fotografía
This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard full sun driveway in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Alfresco

Omeo Design

Troon-Back Yard Fountain

Legacy Custom Homes

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc. Newport Beach, CA
Large tropical backyard full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Bunce Residence

Personal Touch Landscape

Design ideas for a large tropical front yard partial sun formal garden in Hawaii with mulch.

Tropical Blue Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Tropical Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own tropical garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Tropical Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a tropical garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a tropical garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your tropical garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.