Meg Whitmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun driveway for summer in Miami.

An opposing garage wall was strategically treated with a trellis design that would both soften and also bring attention to the rusted steel wall art. The main garden is designed with a deliberate tapered angle. This angle allows for a great design presentation with the modern pavers selected. This also created the opportunity for a narrow triangle garden positioned below the wall art.

Zumirez - Malibu

Armfield Design & Construction

This is an example of a large tropical courtyard full sun driveway for summer in Los Angeles with gravel.

Vibrant Tropical Courtyard

City Botanics

Photo of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Auckland with decking.

Tropical Garden

Eileen G Designs

This is an example of a small tropical courtyard shaded garden with with path and natural stone pavers.

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

Paradise in Santa Barbara

Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery

Motor court Italian fountain surrounded in greenery. Photo by Acanthus Design-Denise Woolery
Design ideas for an expansive tropical courtyard full sun driveway in Santa Barbara with natural stone pavers.

Nightscaping® 2x2 Courtyard Series - Spiral Pattern

Nightscaping USA

The 2x2 Courtyard Series - Spiral Design, by Nightscaping®, is a bollard style path and area light. The dramatic shadow patterns created by these beautifully handcrafted Cor-Ten steel fixtures translate into a breathtaking alternative to the traditional pathway and area light. Nightscaping's® heavy duty 12 gauge steel bollards are designed to last through generations and is handcrafted in America. The 2 Series steel light bollards are great for driveway garden, pathway lighting and much more.

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.

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.

Amazing Before and After Photos

SYNLawn

This home in Costa Rica now features a usable patio space thanks to our SYNLawn artificial grass. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Small tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

La Cascada

Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design

John Ellis Photography
Mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun formal garden in Mexico City with a garden path and mulch.

A tropical oasis on the Baja Peninsula

User

The same travertine used throughout the house and terraces covers the steps and planters leading up to the new pool area. The water for the new swimming pool is fed by water trucks that collect rain water coming off the mountains. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Our Work

Red Roots Landscape, Inc.

This is an example of a large tropical courtyard full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Elk Mountain Stone Patio, Redwood Fence & Black Bamboo

Dream Scapes Water Features and Landscaping

The fence in the background has planks on both sides to keep sound out. The bamboo along it is black, which is the most expensive and beautiful. The stone patio is made from Elk Mountain stone, rare and exquisite.

Courtyard Pool Landscape in Boca Raton

User

Discover thousands of ideas for Palm Beach County landscapes on Pamela's web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes, container gardens, and outdoor living areas throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. She provides beautiful, custom designs that include professional installation of beautiful plant material, planters, and outdoor furniture and accessories.

Courtyard Oasis

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Photo by Peter Brennan
Small tropical courtyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with brick pavers and a garden path for summer.

Project | Palm Square

flaura

Our clients wanted to transform the outdoor terrace of their Victorian property in Bermondsey into an al fresco dining spot. We designed a contemporary terrace with plush tropical greenery to pair seamlessly with the modern interior style.

Perth City Commercial Landscape Design & Install

Perth Landscaping

Watson House Pool and Waterfall Fountain

Matthew Fowler, Architect

A view of the swimming pool and fountain at the Watson House. The pool is set into an area that originally was excavated for a coral stone quarry and cistern. Local coral stone is used extensively throughout for terraces, steps, and the retaining wall and fountain.

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.