Tropical paradise Bring the tropics to

Keep your thirst quenched as the heat rises with novelty summer serveware Pineapple drinks dispenser, £10; glass with straw, £3; Good Vibes cushion, £10, all B&M

Dine al fresco all summer long with melamine dinnerware – it’s designed not to break so ideal for using outdoors Truly Tropical bowls, £15 for a set of four; Truly Tropical side plates, £15 for a set of four; Wild Mint and Lime candle, £25; Truly Tropical mugs, £15 for a set of four; Truly Tropical dinner plates, £20 for a set of four; Truly Tropical tablecloth, £30, all Joe Browns Outdoor bamboo candle sticks, £9 each, Rose & Grey

tropical pattern reversible outdoor garden rug, £60, Rockett St George Tro P A Rpic A D I a S E l

Transform your garden into a bright and beautiful hot spot with our high-summer picks

Pineapple-print outdoor scatter cushion, £19 for a set of two, Freemans

Croton Petra plant, £4.99, Silver Roots

Under the right conditions, tropical plants can thrive even in British gardens Pots and planters, from a selection in the Simple Serenity range in-store; Utila vase in Green, 30cm, £29.99; Celia bowl in Pink, 12.5cm, £19.99, all Dobbies

Feel like you’re on holiday in a far-flung destination with your very own tiki bar set Beach bar gazebo with stools, £350, Habitat

Smart solar garden silhouette flamingo, £29.99, very.co.uk