External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander

Dion Seminara Architecture

External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander

Penthouse Garden Makeover

Xanadu Organic Gardens

The Kitchen Garden - Raised Beds with for organic vegetables, herbs and greens to supplement the families diet. Farm to table never got closer than growing your own food right in your own home.

Homegrown Paradise in Palm Harbor, FL

GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, Inc.

Dog run surrounded by a food forest & specialty bamboo varieties.

Foodscaping

Littlefield Landscapes

Tomatoes, cukes, basil, many herbs for cooking and sharing

Willetta Ave.

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

In this project the home owner was a furniture importer, so she had an amazing array of decorative elements to add to the design. After spending years traveling through Indonesia and India on buying trips, she wanted a taste of the tropics in her own back yard. We worked together to incorporate her beautiful objects into an undeniably tropical-feeling space. By carefully selecting plants and their placement, we were able to achieve the lush green feel of Bali or Hawaii in the Southern California climate without using a lot of water. After installation, this oasis is alive with birds and dragonflies. Lush green plantings create microclimates around the house that help cool the property on hot days. Integrating edible trees provides the homeowner with pomegranates, several types of guavas, lemons, limes, and bananas. Today, the homeowner rents out her home and garden for photo shoots and weddings.

Keauhou Project

Greg Putman Construction

Fruit Tree Care Team--The art of edibles

Arbor Services, Inc of Santa Barbara

Karen Christman, Arbor Services, Inc.

Homegrown Paradise in Palm Harbor, FL

GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, Inc.

This property was very "average" looking before we arrived & the homeowner agreed that the grass ( & other ordinary landscape plants) needed to go. We created a high density edible/beneficial system that will offer the freshest fruits & vegetables possible, all while shading the ground & keeping it cool & moist. The bees & butterflies will be happy to call this home.

Homegrown Paradise in Palm Harbor, FL

GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, Inc.

Raised beds in front of new dog run

Foodscaping

Littlefield Landscapes

Homegrown Paradise in Palm Harbor, FL

GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, Inc.

Sweet Almond & Society Garlic

Homegrown Paradise in Palm Harbor, FL

GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, Inc.

Buddha belly bamboo surrounded by firebush & potato vine. Just a small component in this food forest design.

Tropical Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.