A small garden sometimes appears difficult for the owners to make landscaping. Topical landscaping can be created in a narrow space using different types of plants and objects. A small garden is good tropical landscaping if properly managed.
Following some methods below you can great good tropical landscaping for your small garden.
- Tropical Paving Method
The paving method is beneficial because it can survive weather and moisture. The waterfall location should be put into consideration since it needs a lot of water. For quick drainage, you need to put gravel close to pavers, and mulching helps to keep the garden moist. If you don’t do walkway; weeds can grow quickly beyond your control. Periodical application of mulching helps cut down insects without using chemicals.
- Plants to include
Plants are the major determinant for the suitability of tropical landscaping design. Tropical plants grow better in a hard zone. In a desert area like New Mexico and Nevada, a good temperature can make your plant look healthy and thriving. When you have a small garden, it is better to have a few large plants and keep it tide to bring a good look to your house. Giant leaves will make your garden to lack space.
- Foundation Plants
When you want to hide your wall or fence, you need to get tall plants which are also known as foundational plants. Get a good combination of smaller-leafed and larger-leafed plants.
- Rocks
There is an additional texture when you use rock as a design element since tropical gardens usually have abundant plants. Rock helps to regulate temperature and heat for plants.
- Garden Decoration
To get a special iconography or aesthetic of a small garden, you must make it colourful by using pieces of sculpture. This sculpture can be of any size depending on the nature of the garden. You can also put a representation of tropical birds like flamingoes, egrets, or egrets. For the furniture you can consider comfy chairs made with teak, hanging chairs, hammocks, or bamboo with colourful cushions that will match the colour of the landscape.
- Colour
Colours can be added in your garden through your usage of flower and foliage plants. Good usage of flowers and foliage plants can make one fall in love with the garden.
- Density
The density makes the ambience look nice and beautiful; it creates interest. No area will be boring because there are always good things to see around. To much planting can make plants grow out of control. You can allow the plants to grow and trim them to suit the garden; otherwise, it will grow wild. Getting a wild spreading type of flower may take much space in your garden.
- Water features
An element of water features gives your small garden a beautiful look. Apart from adding beauty in your garden, it can be a very good way of adding water for the thirsty tropical plant to sustain its moisture. Having a pool is an added advantage; it will be very easy to use the water to keep your garden moist and attractive.
- Layers and Dynamics
Layers of plant and contrast of leaf shape is a major point of interest in the tropical landscaping. Always consider how big your plants will grow when you have a small garden. The smaller plants should be in the front and back.
- Fencing
It will be easy to have tight fencing that will be accessible for plant maintenance. In your small garden, get a fence that will not hide or distract your tropical garden’s beauty. Composite decking is a good choice and composite decking costs depend on the brand. This composite decking boards may be strong enough for fast-growing tropical plants.
Finally, the climatic condition of your area determines the type of tropical landscaping you will use for your house. Always take care of the plants you have; the tropical garden needs sun while others need shade. Mulching and drain soil are necessary for a tropical garden.
