Are you looking to create a garden oasis that will instantly transport your mind to a relaxed tropical island? A tiki garden might be just the thing to add an interesting touch to your garden. The plants that you include in your tiki garden will have a huge effect on the overall atmosphere. To keep the garden true to the South Pacific, you are going to need to look into quite a few different species of plant, as the tiki garden should have an exotic and somewhat wild..
For many of us, the word "tiki" brings up mental pictures of grass skirts, flowered necklaces, and wooden statues with large heads. The tiki theme is all about the South Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands, which tends to accentuate the wilderness and relaxation. You don't have to go to an expensive tiki themed night club or restaurant to enjoy this type of tranquil atmosphere. In fact, you can enjoy your very own indoor or outdoor tiki garden, depending on where you..
There are many symbols of Hawaiian culture, such as the lei, the tiki statue, or perhaps even the mai tai. Many of these symbols instantly conjure up images of the beach. The conch shell, one popular Hawaiian symbol, is still used and revered today. A conch is a large, curved seashell that when blown into, will emit a deep, resounding noise. There are two types of shells that can be used: the cassis cornuta and the triton. Depending on how the conch is used, the..
The naupaka is a Hawaiian shrub that produces highly unique flowers. The white petals span only half of the flower, making it look as though half of the petals have been plucked away. The naupaka has been the center of many Hawaiian legends throughout history and has even been romanticized as being the reincarnation of a Hawaiian woman who was separated from her true love.
There are several different versions of the traditional story of the naupaka flower. One of the early..
The Hawaiian Garden of the Gods, also known as Keahikawelo, is located on the island of Lanai and is perhaps the most distinctive landscape in all of Hawaii. Years of erosion have made rock formations that look similar to a modern art sculpture. The appearance of this natural rock garden has been likened to a moonscape or something other worldly, like you might see if you had the chance to visit another planet. On the Northwest side of the island of Lanai, Keahikawelo is..
No matter where you live – in the tropics, or somewhere substantially colder – you may be interested in creating a small tropical oasis in your backyard. Though it is certainly easier to gain the 'tropical' effect in a climate that's somewhat close to tropical, growing a tropical garden is even possible if your area gets well below freezing during the winter. Depending on where you are located, you may need plants that are a little bit more resilient to the cold..
When most people think of tropical flowers, among the first types to come to mind are the hibiscus. Whether or not you have a green thumb, you may be attracted to the colorful hibiscus flower. The hibiscus is a long-lasting plant that produces flowers ranging anywhere from two inches to nearly one foot in diameter. Caring for this plant can be a little tricky, and may require a little more attention than other plants and flowers, but it is also very rewarding. Often this..
When Donald Trump shut down Trader Vic’s, one of the most famous Tiki inspired bars, in the early 1980s it seemed to deliver the death-blow to the fad that had started in the 1940s and 1950s. But what is clear today is that Mr. Trump did not see the coming resurgence of the Tiki bar. Recent articles by Forbes magazine and Diners Journal are pointing to a Tiki Revival. And why not? Traditional cocktails seem to be making a comeback these days – including classic..