How do I make my Tucson yard look like A tropical yard?
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I recently moved from Florida to Arizona. Everything here is brown or tan. The house, the cinderblock walls, the yard. I don't like cacti and I have a blank canvas in the yard . What can I plant to make it look tropical? House and walls can't be painted due to HOA restrictions and keep in mind Tucson is very dry.
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I think this guy might have the answers you need!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LqQf1XqUjY
Tuscon is dry because it's a desert. To get the tropical look you want, you'll have a high water bill. Also if you want to have a tropical look in your front yard, you may need to run it by your HOA to get approval. That said, Lots of colorful plants grow there like bougainvillea, lantana and bottle brush, also the ever popular petunia. Visit your local plant nursery to see various choices.
Go around to restaurants, check out neighborhoods. I’m in Phoenix, and I see Bird of Paradise, Lantana, Bougainvillea, and of course Citrus trees. And many “dessert” plants are stunning! Doesn’t have to be cactus.