How Do You Create A Tropical Outdoor Eating Area?
• Use tropical style plants. Some large palms are the first ideal addition; these provide shade and shelter. Then build up the “undergrowth” with ferns, bromeliads and smaller palms are perfect undergrowth plants. • Add bubbling water. Tropical forests are lush and rely on water. Add a water feature (fountain, water display, statue etc.) that makes a steady water sound This will create a cool ambiance. Add sprayers if you live in a very hot and dry summer climate. • Use sound. Add in a stereo system and play tropical music and even rainforest sounds, such as gushing water, monkey cries and bird song. An iPod loop is easiest and you can make a great playlist over time. • Fill planter pots with pebbles, lush soil and peat to look like a forest floor. Shells and pebbles also make excellent additions. • Use light effects. String along twinkling lights or small colored lights to mimic fireflies, darting insects and other sorts of light play of a tropical forest. Add spotlights on key plants
