this garden was designed for a respite home for dementia patients. The darker pavers act as a direction finder. They lead people around the garden. The Gazebo is used by patients and families to enjoy some time together outside. This garden has worked very well. It helps to calm people down and has made a big difference for the staff running the centre

A taste of the tropics

Ivy & Bloom

The owner of this urban terrace house wanted the small backyard to be a mini-retreat that could be used as additional living space. By removing the lawn and extending the courtyard area slightly, space was created for a dining table and a sun-lounger with space to move around. A small utility area doubles as space for a productive vegetable garden. As planting space in the courtyard was limited, plants were selected that could add drama and lushness without taking up too much space. Bold colours and textures and strong vertical lines from the canna lilies and clumping palms create the feeling of a lush tropical retreat all-year round. The pine timber fence was stained with Resene Waterborne Woodsman "Iroko" which forms a rich backdrop to the courtyard

Albany Creek Garden

Porter Designs

Small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Brisbane with a garden path.

Vibrant Tropical Courtyard

City Botanics

Design ideas for a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Auckland with decking.

Pool Landscape

Tri County Landscape

Tropical Pool Landscape
Design ideas for a large tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Tampa with a water feature and gravel.

Mission Bay Left

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs updated the plant style and irrigation on a new build in mission bay. The concept was simple, make a compact area feel like a tropical paradise.

Interior Courtyard

Three Roses Interiors

Interior outdoor courtyard surrounded by lava rock walls and trellising vines. Complete with custom bridge over the garden pond. The waterfall sounds are so soothing and may be heard throughout the home.

Watson House Pool and Waterfall Fountain

Matthew Fowler, Architect

A secluded grotto pool carved out of a former quarry and cistern with cascading waterfalls, lined with natural and cut coral stone pavers and surrounded by lush tropical landscaping in Key West, Florida.

Noosa - Tropical Garden

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Photo of a tropical courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.

Noosa - Tropical Garden

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Photo of a tropical courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with a water feature.

A tropical oasis on the Baja Peninsula

User

The local Tarote trees were incorporated into the new travertine pool deck. They seem happier in this new paved environment than they were previously, for some odd reason. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Petit jardin à l'ombre

Slowgarden

Même point de vue sur ce jardin avant, en projet 3D et après travaux. Conception et réalisation Slowgarden.
Design ideas for a small tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Other with decking.

Magical World Underwater In This Beautiful Pond

Dream Scapes Water Features and Landscaping

There are carp, mosquito fish, goldfish, koi fish, catfish and a turtle in this magical water world. It calms the mind and soothes the soul just to sit by a Dream Scape Pond, day and night.

Drought Tolerant Tropical and Lush

attriniti

This is an example of a tropical courtyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete pavers.

South Florida Cap Rock Waterfall

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Waterfalls in Florida by Matthew Giampietro
Photo of a mid-sized tropical courtyard driveway in Miami with a water feature.

Eclectic Craftsman

Garden Architecture

This is an example of a tropical courtyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Warrior

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Dorthy Pautz
Design ideas for a small tropical courtyard shaded garden in San Francisco.

Pink Angel Trumpet

User

Meg Whitmer
Mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Miami with a garden path for summer.

Summer Container Planting

Lush Custom Gardening Company

The colorful plantings in these containers break up the long white wall of the courtyard. Taken immediately after planting, this picture shows how dense the initial planting was in order to have a look of "instant" fullness and color. Lobelia can tend to fade out in the heat of summer, but by the time this happened, the Coleus, Garten Meister Fuchsia, and trailing annuals were all large enough to fill in. Lush Custom Gardening Company

Tropical Backyard

Transforming Gardens

Inspiration for a large tropical courtyard full sun formal garden for summer with a container garden.

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.