Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland

Photos 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.

Kuikawa Lot 1

GM Construction, Inc.

Tropical garden in Hawaii.

3420 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, FL

Pascal Liguori & Son

Walkway
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and mulch.

The Delbrook Horizon › Residential › House & garden

Atelier BC

Perched on a mountainside offering breathtaking views overlooking Vancouver, this project is defined by a unique sculptural quality that carries from surfaces to plantings. The geometry of concrete work and paving details are designed to play with the eye and sightlines to the view of the city.

Lakeshore Estates Residence

Frischhertz Design Group, LLC

This is an example of a large tropical front yard full sun driveway in New Orleans with mulch.

bamboo fencing privacy screens

Bali Oasis - Outdoor Living

bamboo fence installed with timber framing
Tropical backyard garden in Central Coast.

Sanibel British Colonial

R.S. Walsh Landscaping, Inc.

This British Colonial theme new residence sits atop the ridgeline on the west end of Sanibel Island overlooking the Gulf. Carefully manicured dune and beach access offer breathtaking views from the main and upper patios of the residence to the beach and the sunset. A lush, tropical entry runs the length of each side property line from the road, along each side of the house, to the CCCL line and provides a dense privacy barrier from the beach access path along the east property line. Tropical bamboo, white bird of paradise, traveler palms, dwarf leaf clusia and relocated native trees and shrubs make up the dense buffer. In the front of the residence a specimen multi-stem Sylvester Date Palm anchors the center drive island while stately royal palms, foxtail palms and multi-stem adonidia palms accent the foundation of the residence. Curved coconut palms march down the driveway to the street. Individual theme gardens were created in the side yards which include a Moon Garden, Fruit Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wetland Garden, Tropical Garden and Bamboo Garden. Architectural garden elements include a Walpole garden gate, arbor and mail box with a custom house name sign attached. As one walks the many different specimen gardens, large concrete garden benches from Curry & Co. offer a place to pause while botanical plant label stakes indicate plant species and origin. A California style espalier wall with confederate jasmine vine softens the back side of the pool wall, which is visible upon the entrance to the garages and espalier on the pool side wall for trellis bougainvillea offer vertical elements to connect the house and the landscape with tropical vegetation and color. This ideal client had a specific idea for their property which we were able to visualize and bring to reality.

El Secreto

Terra Bella Landscape Development

Photo of a tropical front yard driveway in San Diego.

Etude pour jardin citadin - Lignes enveloppantes

Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels

Croquis piscine
Mid-sized tropical garden in Other.

Palm Beach Container Gardens

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Agave lurida in an antique yellow urn by Pamela Crawford. See over 1000 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens suitable for south Florida on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs and installs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Tropical Oasis

Lanaiscapes

Photo of a tropical garden in Hawaii.

Hardscape Design

VerdeGo

This is an example of an expansive tropical front yard garden for summer in Orlando with a garden path and brick pavers.

Tampa Landscape Design plans

Tampa Landscape Design

Lauren Shiner
Tropical front yard full sun garden in Tampa.

Key West Formal

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical side yard full sun formal garden in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Earlier Work

BORDEN Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical front yard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Canal Living

Living Style Landscapes

Tropical garden in Sunshine Coast.

Vertical Gardening Living Walls - Green Walls

LandStudio

Daniella Ortez @landstudiomiami
Photo of a tropical garden in Miami.

layabout lilli pilli

Impressions Landscape - Design

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.

Landscape Plan

MJM Design Group, Inc.

Tropical garden in Tampa.

Our Work

Interior Gardens

Photo of a tropical garden in Las Vegas.

Tropical White 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.