Tropical Garden Design

The main barrier that prevents people from trying tropical garden design is the worry that the plants that they choose won’t grow where they live. However, there are many plants that will still grow well in more temperate areas, such as palms, bamboo, rhododendrons, varieties of ferns, and banana trees. Any one of these plants alone can add an exotic feel to your tropical garden design; together, they can make a virtual jungle.

It’s true that some plants will flourish in the summer and flounder in the wintertime. In this case, transplanting some plants inside for the winter will keep them thriving and ready for replanting when the freezing weather is over. When in doubt, your local gardening society can be a great source of information on growing varieties of tropical plants in your area.

One of the great things about tropical garden design is that except for some watering and perhaps transplanting plants from outside to inside when winter hits, tropical garden design is fairly low maintenance. Tropical environments are characterized by lush growth, and as such, you can let your garden grow without worrying about weeding; the extra plants will simply add to the green. You can use large plants like palms and bamboo as the backdrop for shrubs and brightly colored, tropical flowers.