Creating a tropical garden in the UK may seem like an unlikely feat, but it is not beyond the realms of possibility to create your very own tropical garden, as there are many tropical plants that can easily adapt to the British Climate. Tropical gardens are becoming more and more popular due to their relaxing and exotic presence. They can create the illusion that you’re on holiday in an exotic country, without needing to leave your home! Tropical gardens are a great choice for smaller spaces, or hidden areas of the garden that need character. The Oakleigh Manor Design Team can carefully design and plan your tropical garden to not only maximise the potential of your space, but to create something incredible and unique.
No matter the climate, these are the tropical garden design tips to creating a tropical garden of your own.
Selecting the right plants is key to creating a tropical feel in your garden. There are many tropical plants that can survive cold temperatures and thrive in a British Climate. Combining lush green plants with a selection of beautiful bright colours can be very impactful, creating a timeless, yet contemporary feel. Using tall trees and shrubs with large leaves can create a ‘jungle canopy’ above your garden, surrounded by ferns and smaller plants that would appear naturally in the jungle.
The use of water in a tropical garden is essential. Not only for a visual purpose but also to ensure the health of your exotic plants. An abundance of lush foliage implies a wealth of water. Take advantage of uneven ground by creating a cascading waterfall, create a pond surrounded by exotic plants, or install an expertly designed irrigation system. Tropical gardens will find the beauty in areas of ‘imperfection’ in your garden and celebrate the natural elements. The sight and sound of flowing water mimics the soothing sound of the jungle, creating a blissful atmosphere.
A lighting scheme can really set the ambience of your tropical garden. Cleverly positioned spotlights and down lights can help to illuminate pathways, feature trees or water features. Lighting can really draw you further into the garden whilst further enhancing the atmosphere, bringing in contemporary features to a naturalistic style garden.
Create a natural route around your tropical garden by incorporating a meandering pathway, taking you through every aspect of the garden. A bridge over a pond or stream can also be a beautiful addition. Incorporating focal points around your pathways, such as a sculpture or outdoor artwork, can also add more visual elements hidden among the luscious planting.
Exotic Plants
Selecting the right plants is key to creating a tropical feel in your garden. There are many tropical plants that can survive cold temperatures and thrive in a British Climate. Combining lush green plants with a selection of beautiful bright colours can be very impactful, creating a timeless, yet contemporary feel. Using tall trees and shrubs with large leaves can create a ‘jungle canopy’ above your garden, surrounded by ferns and smaller plants that would appear naturally in the jungle.
Water
The use of water in a tropical garden is essential. Not only for a visual purpose but also to ensure the health of your exotic plants. An abundance of lush foliage implies a wealth of water. Take advantage of uneven ground by creating a cascading waterfall, create a pond surrounded by exotic plants, or install an expertly designed irrigation system. Tropical gardens will find the beauty in areas of ‘imperfection’ in your garden and celebrate the natural elements. The sight and sound of flowing water mimics the soothing sound of the jungle, creating a blissful atmosphere.
Lighting
A lighting scheme can really set the ambience of your tropical garden. Cleverly positioned spotlights and down lights can help to illuminate pathways, feature trees or water features. Lighting can really draw you further into the garden whilst further enhancing the atmosphere, bringing in contemporary features to a naturalistic style garden.
Pathways & bridges
Create a natural route around your tropical garden by incorporating a meandering pathway, taking you through every aspect of the garden. A bridge over a pond or stream can also be a beautiful addition. Incorporating focal points around your pathways, such as a sculpture or outdoor artwork, can also add more visual elements hidden among the luscious planting.
If you would like your garden redesigned by our Design team, simply complete the enquiry form or call the team today. No fees are charged for an initial chat or for most initial site meetings. We will prepare you a written “Design Fee Proposal” prior to proceeding with any charges to you.
So firstly, we will need a little bit of your time to find out a little about your ideas, then we would look to arrange an Initial Site Meeting with one of our designers, at a time convenient to you, preferably at the site location or to view drawings of developing scheme projects. At the meeting, we will listen to your requirements, then suggest the some ideas and provide advice for your project. This will take approximately one hour of your time.
Once we understand your Design requirement, we will submit a Design Fee Proposal for you to consider with no obligation, this will state our Design Fees and the stages of design work we will carry out for you. Our service is tailored to suit you, your home and your requirements so your Design Fee proposal will specify the correct type of survey required, whether you will need to invest into an optional Concept Design stage, and the appropriate stages of the process.
Each Design Package offers the most suitable survey type, a client brief, a conceptual stage if required, finally we will create a large format Master Design together with a Garden Installation Quotation & Specification to construct the new design.
We also provide planning guidance for all projects that require local authority or other permissions.
The Oakleigh Manor group provides a huge range of services geared for a beautiful Garden or Landscape, Driveways, Garden Lighting and Illumination, Drainage and/or Irrigation systems, Swimming Pools, Artificial Grass Surfaces, Resin Gravel Surfaces and more in Kent and the South East of England.
Simply complete our online Enquiry Form or call the Oakleigh Manor team on 0800 023 1310 to discuss your requirements. Our team can guide you through the options available for all our services, provide initial budgets or arrange an Initial Site Visit from one of our friendly team.
