7. Get Creative with Long-Lasting Exotics & Tropical Plants Exotic or tropical plants add a relaxed, vacation-type feel to any backyard space.

When you are landscaping a small backyard in a hot climate, consider building a plunge pool—a shallow pool designed for lounging rather than swimming. On average, it costs $20,000 to install a 6 ...

Bamboos are the perfect plant for a tropical garden; they are reliably hardy, evergreen and with a small footprint so they don't take up too much room. Go for a clump-growing type like black bamboo, ...

The Adonidia palm (Veitchia merrillii) is an ideal palm for a small entry or to put in a container on a pool deck or patio.

So, if you’re curious, here are the tropical plants you can grow in your Midwest garden, and everything you need to know about them: Canna Lily The Canna Lily is a perfect plant for narrow, wet ...

Let’s talk about some great small palms we have here in South Florida. Some can grow to 20 feet, but some palms can get up to 60-80 feet.

Rather than opting for just one type of ground cover for your backyard landscaping, consider introducing a few different materials in a similar hue. Not only will it add extra visual interest, but ...

By Mady Dahlstrom, Porch.com Content Editor In a small town just north of Dallas, a little piece of paradise hides in the backyard of a Texas family’s home. With 80,000 gallons of water and an ...