Tropical rock garden

When creating a tropical garden design and landscaping the garden, the actual plant material you select is the most important thing. This article explains this and how to avoid mistakes.

Very often, Japanese gardens will have a tropical theme or look to them. This is because southern regions of Japan are sub-tropical. In this article I will identify 6 palms or ‘palm like’ plants for a temperate climate Japanese garden.

The tropical garden crosses boundaries. Encompassing American, Asian, Pacific Island and New Zealand coastal plants, the effect is lush, bright and bold. With the use...

Dreaming of a backyard escape that feels like a vacation every day? With the right tropical landscaping ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a paradise right at home. From lush greenery to exotic plants and colorful blooms, there are endless design possibilities to create a backyard oasis that will make you feel like

Last weekend, feeling the need for some more tropical inspiration I drove up to Sunnybank in Queensland to visit Dennis Hundscheidt’s open garden. Heavy rain and flash flooding had been forecast fo…

Xeriscape is derived from the Greek word xeros meaning dry, so the term literally translates into dry landscape. Essentially, it uses the right kind of flora and is grown in a sustainable medium using prudent irrigation methods to create an aesthetic garden, which maintains ecological equilibrium. As illustrated by the accompanying images, I have given …