bamboo fence installed with timber framing

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan

Canyon Retreat

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Deeply colored rosettes of Aeonium arboretum 'Zwartkop' contrast sharply with the chartreuse flowers of Euphorbia characias and spiky blue leaves of the Senecio mandraliscae. With foliage like this, who needs flowers?

Keona at Ki Living Art

Ki Living Art

I was using a new living wall system created by DIRTT called the Breathe Living Wall purchased through The Office Resource (TOR)

Oahu Landscapes

Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC

Modern Tropical Garden 2013

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Sunken Fire Pit & Outdoor Entertaining Area

Simpatico Interior Design

Tropical family garden - Redbourn

The Outdoor Kitchen Collective

Emily Hawkins

Synthetic Turf and Pavers

Synthetic Turf International – Florida

Tropical Landscape

Kuikawa Lot 1

GM Construction, Inc.

Front Yard Landscape South Florida

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Landscape design in front yard of a South Florida home by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.

LONDON - Notting Hill

Cityscapers

Nigel Gomme

PVE pool area remodel

Sandi Fields Landscape Design

Element Masonry and Construction

Admirals Cove Residence 3

Tony Grimaldi Landscape Architecture

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.

Carriage Park - Parry Project

Campus Landscape, LLC

Balmain - Inner city garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Glastonbury Yurt

Fine House Photography

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

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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.