This is an example of a tropical courtyard garden in Hawaii with natural stone pavers.

Front Yard Landscape

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Broward Landscape 954-752-7027
Mid-sized tropical front yard full sun garden in Miami.

Pride of Madeira in Full Bloom

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This magnificent shrub-like woody perennial with it's towering spikes is called Pride of Madeira. Having visited during peak season in Orange County, CA they were in their glory of blooming. This tropical perennial/biennial shrub is a fast grower and can reach eight feet in full sun. They need hot days, lots and lots of sun, and no temperatures below 30 degrees. There are a variety of blossom colors in different purples and whites. They are incredibly attractive to bees, birds, and butterflies. This deer-tolerant shrub like evergreen can live in poor and dry soils. Beware, however, if handling as they may cause allergic reactions due to the hairy leaves and pollens. Gorgeous to look at and will add real punch when you want a large grouping of tall spikes! Photos by Lauran Corson 2013

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Palm Springs Gold

JOE THE FISH GUY

18' x 29' ecosystem koi pond with a 6' tall waterfall Designed by Joe The Fish Guy photo by Joe The Fish Guy
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Tropical Backyard

Raashi Design

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Waterfall Stream with Dry Creek

Schatz Landscape Design

Our client was frustrated because their back yard was a sloppy mess during the rainy season. The middle of the yard collected stormwater with a swale - low spot. We looked at this as an asset and not as a problem. Our solution? Employ a functional dry creek and make the swale's center section a recirculating stream with a waterfall feature. Viola! Now it's a beauty to view from within and a destination to go to. Let's go out there ... and have a party.

Glass bottom pool and deck

DWY Landscape Architects

This is an example of a tropical garden in Tampa.

Terrapin Villa Patio

LKID

This is an example of a tropical side yard garden in Denver with with privacy feature.

Peter Ivancovich Landscape Design

Lush garden by PILD. 323-653-6665.
This is an example of a tropical garden in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Robbins Garden

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Tropical backyard garden in Atlanta with a water feature and brick pavers.

Courtyards

Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Hawaii with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Florida Residential Landscape

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

Mike Flaugh
Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Miami with a retaining wall and mulch.

Carriage Park - Parry Project

Campus Landscape, LLC

Design ideas for a tropical garden in Tampa.

Balmain - Inner city garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Small tropical backyard full sun garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.

Preserve at Fishhawk Ranch - Samuel Project (Campus Signature Package)

Campus Landscape, LLC

This is an example of a tropical garden in Tampa.

Toooting - Lushly planted courtyard garden

David Male Gardens

Planting scheme designed and planted by www.davidmalegardens.com. Photo by David Male
Small tropical backyard partial sun garden in London for summer.

Glastonbury Yurt

Fine House Photography

Fine House Photography
Photo of a large tropical backyard partial sun garden in London with a water feature.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

Grand Haven - Chastaine Drive

The Master's Touch Landscape and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard garden in Orlando.

Tropical 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.

Backyard pool buffer

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Bye Bye neighbors, you know what they say palm trees can make the best neighbors. Using Dwarf date palm and a silver fountain palm as the center piece makes for a lovely tropical buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.