Back yard fence line. For this spot, our client was looking for a very low growing hedge that would not grow very high along her fence. For this we added the Green Island Ficus.

Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley

M A Jaworski Landscape Design

A hardy hibiscus flower, larger than your hand, provides tropical-looking colour and bloom size despite being situated in Canada zone 4b/5a - USDA zone 3/4. This is the magic of proper plant selection and siting - putting "the Right Plant in the Right Place". The results are totally worth it for the client, who personally selected this colour of hibiscus, and feels transported to the tropics when they bloom in the summer. Photo credit: E Jenvey Gardening credit: E Jenvey

Pacific Beach Right

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs updated the plants, irrigation, and landscape lighting on a new build in Pacific Beach. Fun project next to the beach. Best possible outcome.

Penthouse Garden Makeover

Xanadu Organic Gardens

The main garden border was filled out with assorted tropical plants. This border flows into a green partition to separate the main garden from the kitchen garden behind it.

We love curvy edges and separating the grass and bed lines with a classy paver edging.

The Renaissance Project - Full Renovation and Water Feature

Peer Landscaping

Elegant, and beautiful.

Ambiance exotique

I.D.O jardins

Jardin après travaux - Vue latérale - Piscine sur terrasse bois

Bradenton Custom Patio with Built-in Landscape Beds

Three Seasons Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping, Inc.

New plantings in a bed of stones

Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley

M A Jaworski Landscape Design

This tropical-looking daylily with vivid colours is cast-iron hardy, as well as being drought-tolerant. In the background is a butterfly bush which attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds - birds whose very colourful feathers and rapidly vibrating wings will remind you of beauty of the tropics. Photo credit: E Jenvey

Pacific Beach Right

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs updated the plants, irrigation, and landscape lighting on a new build in Pacific Beach. Fun project next to the beach. Best possible outcome.

Mulgrave - Kids play & Staging for sale

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Curvy path for kids to run around plus play equipment (trampoline has been removed) and seating area. Australian native planting

Aménagement paysager

Auffray Paysage - Parcs & Jardins

Aménagement paysager avec des essences exotiques des abords de la piscine d'un immeuble de haut standing sur la commune du Rayol Canadel.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Front yard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Backyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Backyard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

The Renaissance Project - Full Renovation and Water Feature

Peer Landscaping

Purple Bougainvillea, how could you not love that color!

Tropical Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.