Introduction p. 12
Developing a Tropical Garden Style p. 18
Arts and Crafts Gardens in the Tropics p. 20
Villa Bebek--A Tropical Oasis of Calm p. 21
A Brief History of Early Tropical Gardens p. 22
A Guide to the Great Colonial Gardens of the Tropical World p. 30
Tropical Bungalow Gardens p. 32
The Hawaiian Style p. 34
Suburban Gardens p. 38
Modern Tropical Gardens p. 40
Balinese Gardens p. 42
The Rustic Charm Movement p. 52
Balinese Walled Gardens p. 54
Courtyards, Patios, Terraces and Walled Compounds p. 56
Terraces and Patios p. 64
The Verandah View p. 66
Palm Courts and Fern Gullies p. 70
Small Walled Courts p. 72
Villa Bebek Courts p. 74
Paths and Pavings p. 80
Steps p. 84
Roof Gardens p. 88
Water Gardens p. 90
Ponds and Lakes p. 100
Floating Pavilions p. 102
Balinese Water Gardens p. 104
Fountains and Spouts p. 108
Swimming Pools p. 114
Creating a Jungle Pool p. 120
Pool Furniture p. 122
Spas, Health and Sports Clubs p. 126
Planting Schemes p. 130
Shapes in Nature p. 138
The Softening Touch p. 140
Colour and Movement p. 142
Mellow Yellow p. 144
Tropical White Gardens p. 146
Plants p. 148
Trees as Canopies p. 154
Palms p. 156
Ferns p. 158
Ground Covers p. 160
Bamboo p. 162
Vines and Creepers p. 164
Water Plants p. 166
Tropical Garden Art p. 168
Statues p. 180
Follies, Gates, Pavilions and Bridges p. 184
Compang p. 188
Garden Furniture p. 190
Tropical Garden Lighting p. 192
The Villa Bebek p. 198
Trees and Shrubs that Flower in the Wet Season p. 200
Bibliography p. 201
Plant List p. 202
Gazetteer p. 203
Photographic Credits p. 206
Index p. 207