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Tropical Patio Planting Plans for Every Climate: Frost-Free and Frost-Prone Options Creating a tropical patio is a great way to bring a touch of the exotic into your outdoor space. With the right combination of plants, structure, and layout, you can transform even a small patio into a lush, relaxing retreat that feels like a …
A tropical patio offers the perfect escape—a space where you can relax, entertain guests, and feel like you’re on holiday without leaving home. With the right plants, materials, and layout, you can create a lush retreat full of colour, texture, and comfort. It doesn’t really matter if you have a large garden space or a …
Dreaming of a lush, exotic retreat in your own backyard? A tropical garden water feature combines the soothing qualities of flowing water with vibrant foliage and dramatic plants to create a resort-like atmosphere at home. Designing a tropical water feature garden can create a wonderful retreat where the gentle sound of water creates a peaceful …
A tropical courtyard garden can be a lush, green oasis filled with vibrant plants, bold foliage, and exotic blooms. You might live in a warm climate perfectly suited to tropical plants or you might be looking to create a tropical feel in a cooler region. Either way, careful planning and the right plant choices can …
These tropical garden ideas will help you bring an exotic paradise feel to any outdoor space. A well-designed tropical garden combines dramatic architectural foliage with vibrant clashing colours to create a lush, immersive environment. Even gardeners in cooler climates can achieve a tropical look by selecting plants that mimic the visual qualities of tropical species …
Designing a tropical garden by the sea is a wonderful way to create an exotic and relaxing outdoor space. The combination of lush foliage, vibrant flowers, and the coastal backdrop can evoke the feeling of being in a holiday paradise all year round. A tropical garden by the sea can include various features that enhance …
Tropical front gardens have a unique charm that instantly brightens any home. By incorporating lush greenery, colourful blooms, and eye-catching elements, these gardens create an inviting atmosphere and enhance curb appeal. A tropical entrance and front garden can transform the look of any home, creating a space that feels fresh, inviting, and full of life. …
Tropical landscape design is more than simply choosing plants and arranging them; it involves understanding core design principles that work together to create a visually appealing, functional, and cohesive outdoor space. These principles—unity, balance, scale, variety, colour, and texture—are especially relevant in creating a tropical garden, where the lush, dense appearance and vibrant atmosphere require …
When I first started gardening, I lived in London. I was desperate to get a tropical look in my garden, even though (in those days) the temperature often fell to -5°C and it would have been easier to create a typical English garden. So, to achieve the look, I had to use hardy exotics, as …
Most indoor plants we grow (apart from the cacti and succulents) have a tropical origin. The large, lush, dark green leaves of our house plants are the typical characteristics of tropical plants – and they are perfect for creating the indoor jungle look. In this article we will explore various ideas for using tropical plants …
Creating a tropical garden oasis can transport you to an exotic paradise without ever leaving your backyard. The lush foliage, vibrant colours, and dramatic textures of tropical plants can turn any outdoor space into a stunning retreat. Whether you live in a tropical climate or simply want to bring a touch of the tropics to …
The Hibiscus is a stunning plan that adds a tropical touch to any garden. There are many Hibiscus species, both tender and hardy. They have showy flowers that come in a range of colours, including red, pink, white, and yellow, often with contrasting centres. Flowers can span up to 6 inches in diameter, making them …
When I first started gardening, I wasn’t very interested in the annuals, perennials and grasses that interest me now. Instead, It was the hardy exotic plants I looked to. I was inspired to start gardening by the idea that I could grow bananas, bamboo, palms and tree ferns and create an exotic-looking garden in the …
Tropical gardens have long captivated garden enthusiasts and homeowners alike with their lush greenery, vibrant colours, and exotic allure. When designed thoughtfully, modern tropical gardens can complement modern architecture beautifully, creating a stunning juxtaposition of natural and man-made beauty. I saw this combination very often when I lived in Sydney, Australia. There, older homes are …
The original dahlias, like dahlia pinnata, come from the warm climates of Central America, but mainly from areas with dryish heat and cooler evening and winter temperatures. Tropical climates are different. They involve year round heat and intense seasonal rainfall and high levels of humidity. The technical definition of a tropical climate from the Oxford …