Tropical Garden Design Ideas

Tropical garden design might sound like it’s hard to achieve, but once you know a few tricks, it’s much easier than you’d think.

Tropical gardens typically resemble jungles with plenty of lush foliage filling every nook and cranny.

According to Bunnings Greenlife buyer Kate Eggleton: “A tropical garden means bringing the key elements of the tropics right into your own backyard.”

Bunnings landscape buyer, Katrina Gatt, agrees and says anyone can create a tropical garden theme if they know the right ingredients for success.

Here are their top tips for creating a tropical feel in your home garden.

Bright, bold feature walls

Colourful feature walls in your garden evoke a playful holiday-like vibe (hello Buenos Aires!) – and the good news is you don’t need to have loads of wall space in order to achieve this look.

Build a deck

“A deck is not only a great way to create a versatile entertaining area, but also a perfect way to add a relaxing feel to the space,” says Katrina.

“Remember to choose good-quality timber, such as merbau, to complement the tropical feel and surroundings.”

Add water features

“The addition of water features in your garden can make a huge difference to the space,” Katrina says.

“They provide the illusion of water trickling off tree canopies and through jungle streams.”

The good news? “Water features are one of the simplest ways to create a tropical vibe at home.”

Stone pavers & winding pathways

Want to create a lush escape from the daily grind? Pathways are the answer, according to Katrina:

“Winding gravel pathways and stepping stone pavers can provide any garden with a never-ending feel.

“These types of pathways can be used in your outdoor area to create a focal point that leads to a water feature, or a secluded seating area.”

Incorporate bamboo

Bamboo is often the hallmark of a great tropical space.

Katrina says: “Place potted bamboo plants in your alfresco area, or use bamboo screening panels as a backdrop for all that vibrant, tropical greenery.”

Use ferns for ground cover

Ferns are your best friend if you want to fill a space with lush greenery.

“Not only a beautiful plant to add greenery and fullness to your garden, ferns work magic when it comes to ground cover,” Katrina says.

“There are many hardy ferns available to outline your garden pathways and achieve a full, lush, topical look.”

Top tropical garden plants

“By choosing tropical-looking plants and flowers, perfecting the landscape and tending to your plants on a regular basis, you can give your garden the feel of the tropics regardless of where you live,” Kate says.

Here are her suggestions for plants that will work to make your tropical garden dream a reality:

Orchids

Beautiful when in bloom, orchids are easy to include in a tropical space.

“Orchids are easy to care for and can be placed in your alfresco dining area, or out in the garden to add a pop of vibrancy and colour to your outdoor space. They prefer warm climates and can stay in bloom for up to six months,” Kate says.

Palm trees

What says tropical more than palm trees?

“The classic palm tree makes a great indoor and outdoor plant, and can be planted straight into the ground, or in a large pot for more flexibility,” Kate advises.

“The palm tree is very durable and once fully grown can provide beautiful lines of shade on sunny days. Depending on where you live, you can choose from a selection of either cold and hardy or heat-tolerant palms trees to best suit your climate.”

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)

Is it a bird or is it a plant? Otherwise known as the Strelitzia, the Bird of Paradise plant is ideal for a beginner gardener.

“The native plant loves a good sun-soaked spot, and has stunning bright flowers that resemble striking tropical birds peeking through garden leaves,” says Kate.

 

Source: realestate.com.au

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