Outdoor lounge and vegetable garden
Mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun garden in Brisbane with with raised garden bed, decking and a metal fence.

Modification d'un espace terrasse pour création d'une vraie cuisine d'été

Pro Travaux

Vue d'ensemble de la terrasse et du jardin après les travaux.
Inspiration for a large tropical full sun garden in Marseille with with pond, decking and a metal fence.

INVERNESS RD

LunnScape

Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.

Wurtulla - Sunshine Coast

Horte Couture

Outdoor lighting enables this garden to be enjoyed long after the sun goes down! This garden provides a subtropical retreat and a piece of rainforest right outside the door. The owners wanted to feel immersed in their outdoor space, and wanted to feel like they were entering their own private sanctuary. The aim was to attract wildlife with a focus on native plants and a water feature.

Tropical Poolside in Swanson

Cameron Building Solutions Auckland

Thriving tropical greenery borders the pool and helps to provide privacy without impeding the view.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Auckland with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

The Putting Green

Conscious Environments Inc.

Photo of a large and australian native tropical full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

壁泉のあるエクステリア

風知蒼　FUCHISO

Design ideas for a tropical courtyard full sun formal garden in Yokohama with a water feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Bulimba Garden Renovation

Orterra

Planting surrounding the outdoor dining area.
Inspiration for a small tropical backyard partial sun garden in Brisbane with decking, with raised garden bed and a metal fence.

Wurtulla - Sunshine Coast

Horte Couture

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native tropical backyard full sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with with path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Modification d'un espace terrasse pour création d'une vraie cuisine d'été

Pro Travaux

Jardin après les travaux.
Photo of a large tropical side yard full sun garden in Marseille with with pond and a metal fence.

The Putting Green

Conscious Environments Inc.

This is an example of a large and australian native tropical full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

The Putting Green

Conscious Environments Inc.

Design ideas for a large and australian native tropical backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Tropical Garden Design Ideas with a Metal Fence

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.