Inspiration For Your Tropical Landscaping Project in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is the ideal place to visit when the rest of the US is covered in snow. Experts advise that you take advantage of the beautiful weather from December through to April. In fact, you are likely to fall in love with the place once you visit. Do you want to make Fort Lauderdale your home? Or is it already your home? The good news is that the warm temperatures are perfect for tropical landscaping at your home.

This post is for you if you’ve been wondering how to transform your home. These tropical landscaping ideas are easy to adapt. But first, let’s try to win your heart.

Why invest in a Tropical Garden?

First of all, Fort Lauderdale temperatures are exactly what you need for a tropical garden. But there are several other benefits of a tropical garden. Find out in the following post:

Not only do tropical gardens evoke a feeling of warmth and exotic holidays they also surround us in nature. As tropical gardens typically replicate the beauty of dense jungles they provide an escapism which other garden styles simply cannot. This allows you to journey to another world right on your doorstep. In a stressful world surrounded by concrete and flashing images tropical gardens give us a place to socialise, relax and even meditate.​

Tropical gardens are evergreen and do not die down in winter. This means no matter what the season we can always get our fix of greenery and nature. There has been much research discovering just how important green space is for our wellbeing. Tropical and jungle gardens even in colder climates allow us exposure to nature all year round.  Read more at Buckinghamshire Landscape Gardeners…

Nature’s ability to bring wholeness and wellness is something you can enjoy right at your home. There’s so much you stand to gain from having a tropical garden that’s green all year round.

First Steps

The first thing to do when it comes to any landscaping project is to have a plan. What are the must-haves for a tropical garden? Here are some of them:

• Focus on Foliage: Large, lush, and lavish foliage is often the main focus in tropical gardens. These plants flaunt virtually all shades of green with a striking contrast of textures between large-leafed plants, those with long, slim fronds, and the lacy look of Ferns.
• Surround Yourself with Plants: Plant densely on multiple levels using planting of varying heights, from towering trees to ground cover. Hanging baskets and raised beds are fantastic for creating the illusion of an encompassing cocoon of plant life.
• Keep it Vibrant: Tropical gardens wouldn’t be complete without the hot colors of flowers and cushions, bringing to mind the exotic birds that inhabit rain forests. Bright shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink are just right for accenting tropical gardens.
• Celebrate Water: An abundance of large-leafed plants implies a wealth of water, and a water feature is excellent for creating an exotic display. The sight, sound, and smell of flowing water really plays up the feeling of being in a tropical location. Read more at Easy to Grow Bulbs…

Ideally, the end result should give you the feeling of being in a tropical garden- with all its relaxing features.

Tropical Inspiration

You don’t have to re-invent the wheel when coming up with your tropical landscape design. All you need to do is get inspiration from the places you ever visited and you absolutely loved.

For exotic inspo, look online at your favourite destinations, or get ideas from holiday photos. You don’t have to start from scratch – you can transform your existing garden by taking up the lawn, putting in a path, and planting around that. Include a patio or decking so you’ve got a secluded place to sit. Be sure to add a pretty shade sail or a parasol. Soft pastel paint shades will give a warm and tropical feel…

Look at form and foliage – exotic style is about impactful, contrasting evergreens. Texture is important too – contrast the glossy green leaves with more delicate, lacy ones. Plant dense undergrowth with low-maintenance grasses and evergreen ferns in large clumps, repeating them round the garden. Polystichum setiferum (soft shield fern) has a ‘Jurassic’ presence, with its huge evergreen leaves. Read more at Gardening Etc…

Remember that at the end of the day, you need an environment that makes you unwind and recharge.

Need an expert’s hand to establish a tropical garden in your home? EPS Landscaping & Tree Service is here for you. We have perfected the art of tropical landscaping and will be glad to give your yard a new look. Call us today for any inquiries you have.