How would you design your garden in a tropical climate?

Tom2006
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Lots of tropical fruit. Bananas and all yhe tender palms and tree ferns that stand no chance in this country.
Most wanted list - Any Young Trachycarpus and/or fern.
otorongo
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All great suggestions!
callin wrote:Come on Otorongo...be honest with us..did you win big at the lottery, or not..? or a distant rich aunt passed away and left you heritage :wink: icon_thumright. Your secret will be safe with us 8) .
I'm considering buying a small plot of land, very affordable, don't want to reveal too much at this stage as it may not happen at all :wink:
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otorongo wrote:All great suggestions!
callin wrote:Come on Otorongo...be honest with us..did you win big at the lottery, or not..? or a distant rich aunt passed away and left you heritage :wink: icon_thumright. Your secret will be safe with us 8) .
I'm considering buying a small plot of land, very affordable, don't want to reveal too much at this stage as it may not happen at all :wink:
This sounds like a holiday rental opportunity....dibs! :wink:
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flounder wrote:
otorongo wrote:All great suggestions!
callin wrote:Come on Otorongo...be honest with us..did you win big at the lottery, or not..? or a distant rich aunt passed away and left you heritage :wink: icon_thumright. Your secret will be safe with us 8) .
I'm considering buying a small plot of land, very affordable, don't want to reveal too much at this stage as it may not happen at all :wink:
This sounds like a holiday rental opportunity....dibs! :wink:
I was thinking the same..... icon_thumleft
Most wanted list - Any Young Trachycarpus and/or fern.
PaulPlants

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When I lived in a tropical climate I wanted to grow English plants, herbs... And lots of pineapples! Everything was already tropical so no need to 'try' and create!
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PaulPlants wrote:When I lived in a tropical climate I wanted to grow English plants, herbs... And lots of pineapples! Everything was already tropical so no need to 'try' and create!
That was my thought too... I wonder if I could grow blueberries, my biggest addiction :lol:
greendragon

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Swimming pool surrounded by CIDPs and Cycads.
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Something alone these lines I'd wager.

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greendragon wrote:Swimming pool surrounded by CIDPs and Cycads.
In a *tropical* climate, not in London ;)
Exotic Life

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Have been to Singapore a few weeks ago, and now I do know for sure that I am going to move one time. My garden would be full of more tropical palms. A nice swimming pool to cool down sometimes, or having some cocktails next to it after a long day at the office with waving palms around me.

Sounds like a dream isn't ?
Troppoz

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Well Ive already got a tropical garden crammed with as many rare and spectacular tropical beauties as I can fit, so what more could I want?

Someone to take care of it all for me... :roll:
PaulPlants

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The swimming pool looks great... But in a topical climate there are tropical insects too! I like a pool with a clear gap between water and planting. I don't fancy a Tarantula or giant cockroach joining me for a swim! I write this from Mexico right now where a giant tree frog made me jump out of my skin when I went to put the key in the door the other day.
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the pool looks great with all the palms and the deck.
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