By Susan Brian


Tropical plants are among the most amazing varieties that you can have in your garden. When they are in their full grown state, they can make your landscape look superb and amazing. In addition to that, this can make your garden perfect for picnics and family events because of the shade that these trees can provide. The problem is that not all people are aware of how to grow them. If you are one of those people who share the same sentiment, here are few tips that will help you.

The very first thing you need to keep in mind is to select harder variety of tropical plants. This is especially what most people are looking for because such varieties don't die easily and are low maintenance. If you consult an expert in the field, he will tell you about different selections of harder plants that you can have on your lawn. Examples of these are crown of thorns, Hibiscus, firecracker, cape plumbago, palm trees and many more. It all depends on the climate you live in. Pick the toughest ones and see how they do in your environment.

Providing tree with enough light is essential. Pick a place where it can receive enough sunlight which is needed for its maturity as well as growth. In the event that there are already tall trees in your yard, see to it that you also remove some of their branches in order to direct the sun to the new growth.

In case you are living in place where there is always cold weather, make sure that you also provide proper protection to your tropical plants. You can do this by simply using blankets and sheets. Conversely, you can cultivate new growth in a movable container so that when the cold season strikes, you can easily move them. The selection depends on your own taste.

Make sure that you also constantly removing old branches, especially if the plants you have chosen are those that bear fruits. By simply removing these old branches, you will provide a way for new ones which in the end will improve productivity. Make sure to cut these old parts with the right length.

If you want, you can also utilize fertilizers in growing your trees. Though this is not usual, there are already many people who are doing it. This is because your backyard soil might not provide your plants with all the nutrients. By using fertilizers, you will add a supplement needed for their healthy growth and development

Don't forget to provide them with plenty of water especially during hot months when the soil is very dry. Avoid watering too much during cold winter months. That is when trees enter their dormant state and don't grow as much. Therefore, don't require much water.

These are some of the things you need to keep in mind when putting together a landscape in your backyard. By simply remembering these tips, there is no doubt that you can grow these plants easily. Overall, these trees do not require a lot of attention. However, their life will be more enhanced when you know some tips on how you can plant these trees on your garden.




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