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Landscape Images Ltdthe bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent. Photo Credit: Sherwood Cox
Outdoor RepublicZen Portal hand carved temple balinese stone
This is an example of a large tropical backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
This is an example of a large tropical backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
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UserColorful bromeliads and agaves adorn this lovely North Palm Beach, Florida tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford, who designs landscapes in Palm Beach County. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, furniture, pool designs, outdoor kitchens, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens. Learn her secrets in her latest book, "Easy Gardens for South Florida" and see over 2000 images of her projects at pamela-crawford.com.
bàlay VandykePhotos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling.
Recycled timber arbor and entry path
This is an example of a tropical front yard garden in Cairns with with path.
This is an example of a tropical front yard garden in Cairns with with path.
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedLynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design, Plant Procurement and Placement, Project Overseeing.The smaller of the two interlinked decks. The zig zag landing and steps between the two deck areas. The top deck flows off the family room and is a more intimate space than the lower deck which has the BBQ and dining table/bar placed.
Patrick Lannan DesignsThis is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard shaded formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
BETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior DesignThis is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with concrete pavers.
Integrity Landscape LLCPhoto of a small tropical backyard full sun garden for summer in Miami with a retaining wall and gravel.
Inscapes LandscapingMid-sized tropical backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with pond and concrete pavers.
Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLChawaii landscaping
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Photo of a tropical garden in Hawaii.
Photo of a tropical garden in Hawaii.
Zones Landscaping SpecialistsPHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie
DESIGNER Jules Moore
When Mike and Genevieve Broadbent decided to renovate their backyard in Herne Bay, they did so to make a statement. Their beautiful house would be well at home with a traditional classic look. But Mike opted for a resort-style landscape.
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedLynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design, Plant Procurement and Placement, Project Overseeing.The smaller of the two interlinked decks. View from top to lower deck. The lower deck is the widest area being only 4.1 meters wide.
The Small Gardenwww.thesmallgarden.com.au
Design ideas for a tropical courtyard shaded formal garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.
Design ideas for a tropical courtyard shaded formal garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.
Joanne Green Landscape & InteriorThis new contemporary home required a complementary sub-tropical garden, while maintaining complete practicality due to the horse stables, horse round yards, riding arena, chicken coup and aviary that was required for keeping many well-loved animals.
To achieve this, a number of challenges needed to be overcome, starting with the fact the location and exposed nature of the site meant the plantings needed to withstand some very harsh conditions, including extreme heat in summer and bitter frosts in winter, as well as prevailing winds.
To counter this, we added to the nature strip surrounding the property, increasing the planting to improve privacy and assisting in creating a wind breaks to the gardens – as well as providing a habitat for birds and native wild life.
The garden areas around the main driveway and entry pathways, pool surrounds and spaces around the house were filled with a mixture of hardy plants with a sub-tropical bent, such as
Frangipani’s, N.Z. Flax, Yucca’s, Gardenia’s, Murraya and Bird-of-Paradise, with striking selected succulents as accents.
An extensive driveway of second hand bricks was installed to provide access to the horse stables, house and visitor parking, bordered on both sides by swathes of lush green Flax Lily, Mat Rush and Cardboard Palms, among random sandstone rocks to provide interest.
All the new garden spaces were built with sandstone paving, steel edging and pebble inserts, making use of interesting lighting to highlight key areas and showcase the entire piece.
Several new courtyards with entertainment and living areas were created to ensure the space was liveable for the whole family, and a prominent water feature was installed to give the garden a feeling of tranquillity.
The end result is a beautiful, lush tropical escape that can be enjoyed by everyone – even the horses.
Impressions Landscape - DesignThe planting design selected to be applied was to remain modern but be suggestive of lushness. A subtle tropical design theming was incorporated into this courtyard design due to the microclimate that was apparent to the sheltered site. Although the garden spaces are limited, interest was obtained through a differential of planting forms and by balancing repetition and randomness.
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