Photo by Peter Brennan
Small tropical courtyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking for summer.

Pool Landscape

Tri County Landscape

Tropical Pool Landscape
Photo of a large tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Tampa with a water feature and gravel.

Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura Headquarters

Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura

This is an example of a large tropical courtyard partial sun formal garden in Barcelona with a garden path and decking.

CHILL OUT

CARMEPARDO Arquitectura Interior

This is an example of a large tropical courtyard partial sun driveway in Barcelona with decking.

Balis Charme erleben: Handgefertigte Luxusvilla inmitten tropischer Schönheit

The Goods Interior

Ebenfalls lädt ein Pool dazu ein, sich an warmen Tagen zu erfrischen und die tropische Atmosphäre in vollen Zügen zu genießen. Das klare Wasser spiegelt den blauen Himmel wider und lädt zu entspannten Stunden unter der warmen Sonne Balis ein.

Japanese Garden with Tropical Vibes

Studio Grijalba | Conscious Landscapes

A space to contemplate and experiece with all senses. Water as the center element, while the textures and volumes create a sense of depth and movement. A Japanese oasis in the middle of the city.

Floating Terrace

SAVINO MILLER DESIGN STUDIO

Steven Brooke
Design ideas for a small tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Planters & Urns

MRC Landscape Architecture

Annual color design for a planter planted with tropical style annuals. Photo: MRC Landscape Architecture, 2009.
Design ideas for a small tropical courtyard garden in Other with a container garden.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Rue Group, Inc.

Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect

A beautiful home was surrounded by an old and poorly laid out landscape before our firm was called in to evaluate ways to re-organize the spaces and pull the whole look together for the rich and refined tastes of this client. Today they are proud to entertain at poolside where there is now enough space to have over-flowing parties. A vine covered custom wood lattice arbor successfully hides the side of the garage while creating a stunning focal point at the shallow end of the pool. An intimate courtyard garden is just a step outside the Master Bedroom where the sounds of the central water fountain can be heard throughout the house and lush plantings, cobblestone paving and low iron rail accents transport you to New Orleans. The front yard and stone entry now truly reflect this home’s incredible interior and a charming rose garden, that was once an unused lawn area, leads to a secret garden.

Perth City Commercial Landscape Design & Install

Perth Landscaping

Perth Landscaping Group recently completed a full design & install for the 169 Hay Street building in Perth’s city centre, handling the Landscape Design, Project Management, Construction, and full Irrigation system. The client was looking for a feature garden to be created for the entrance of their building. Right in the city centre, and facing the main road, the space was an empty, sandy eye-sore – and they wanted to make a statement. Now, our client’s building has a gorgeous, lush oasis by the entrance to welcome their visitors and employees, instead of a barren, empty space.

Multiple Custom Coastal Homes

Marengo Morton Architects

Marengo Morton Architects, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, specializes in Coastal Development Permits, Master Planning, Multi-Family, Residential, Commercial, Restaurant, Hospitality, Development, Code Violations, Forensics and Construction Management.

Spice Residence

Nathan Verri Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a tropical courtyard garden in Cairns.

Paradise in Santa Barbara

Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery

Entry walk. Photo by Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery
This is an example of an expansive tropical courtyard full sun driveway in Santa Barbara with natural stone pavers.

Oahu Landscapes

Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized tropical courtyard shaded garden in Hawaii with natural stone pavers.

Noosa - Tropical Garden

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Inspiration for a tropical courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.

Kanae Lot 1

GM Construction, Inc.

Tropical courtyard garden in Hawaii.

Palm Beach Luxury Custom Metalwork

ADB Designs Inc.

This is an example of a large tropical courtyard full sun outdoor sport court for spring in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

Modern Tropical Garden 2013

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

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.

Tropical Courtyard 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.