Galphimia is always noticeable for it's glossy bluey green leaves and little bright yellow flowers.
This flowering shrub loves full sun, and will grow quickly and constantly flower in such conditions, but can also survive well in partial shade and in dry conditions.
Galphimia is of the Malpighiaceae genus, is of Mexican origin and a close relative of Malpighia Coccigera, or the […]
This plan includes a riverside at the top and side, but can be adapted to a general boundary or wall.
Key:
1. Multi level house. House is open at ground floor level 2. Small sala, close to kitchen 3. Rockeries with three lotus ponds and network of pathways and heavy tropical planting 4. Walkway leading […]
Care really needs to be taken with regard pathways and paving within your Thai landscape. Many gardens can be improved with good access and imaginative pathways, equally, a good garden can fail to reach it's potential if the paving is over the top or not created aesthetically with the existing surroundings.
In situations where there is not […]
The picture above shows the beginning of the tropical pond landscape design. A pool template has been sunk into the ground, with some natural rocks used on the outskirts to enclose the template and give a more natural feel to the final design. Some tropical planting has been put down at the back, and the area […]
Popularly known as the 'Umbrella Tree', Schefflera are an all-time favourite house plant in Thailand due to their bright, attractive leaflets, and for their tolerance of indoor temperatures and shade.
In the wild they can grow several metres high, making them excellent as decorative background cover.
The Schefflera genus is extremely varied, composed of everything from trees, shrubs and lianas. Schefflera […]
Picture Below – A new garden landscape installation, including a stand-alone pergola (background), Thai sala, and connecting pathways.
This previously un-used land was an empty eyesore within a local business. The owner was therefore keen to turn the space into something he could impress his customers with, as well as offer his workers somewhere for recreation, and a place […]
Key:
1. Heavily shaded seating area. Flagstone or brickwork patio 2. Pebble
or cobblestone pavers leading to seated area. Light planting. 3. Small
water pond with decoration and feature 4. Large tree and foliage blocking view
from side entrance 5. Border planting with some exotic plants
6. Brickwork patio for dining or seating, adjoining wood and random
stone pathway 7. Pergola, shading side walkway.
Take […]
This new water feature was installed in a local garden just outside of Bangkok. The pool itself is quite large, and so the pot (which acts as the centre.jpgece fountain) had to be proportionately large to reflect the pond size (around 4 foot tall).
Tropical foliage and ground cover were used around the pool […]
Because of the hot climate in Thailand, many tropical Thai gardens are often viewed from the ‘inside’.
Take into consideration the various viewpoints that will become available when designing a pavilion, gazebo, verandah or sala within a Thai garden landscape.
Practical positioning is very important for the design purposes of the building, but also, what will the view […]
There are thousands of different paving types available to customers of Pornchai Garden. Here are just a few of the more popular ones that we install.
Basketweaved Granite FloorGranite bricks in two colour neatly laid. Perfect for outdoor formal walkways.
Brick PavingNeat, durable, and formal patterned brick paving. Many colours.
Let us help you to decorate your Thai garden. Browse some of our wonderful Thai garden features here.
