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Glen Gate Company

Billowing plants frame a gravel courtyard.

Seaside

a Blade of Grass

Bluestone front walk and circular peastone drive Photo by Pete Cadieux

Front Yard Converted into a Private Patio

Bosler Earth Design

The front yard was sloped down so a new retaining wall was built with matching brick work to the existing architecture. Inside the wall we planted a hedge to provide privacy for the new usable space as comfortable as any back yard patio space. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

Lakehouse

Windscapes Landscaping

Bluestone walkway. Summer flowering perennials and annuals. Lighting by Night Tide Lighting.

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Dane Spencer

Nantucket Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Commodore 703

Jared Poole Design

Amagansett Lanes

James Merrell Architects, P.C.

Matt Carbone

Coastal Beach Front - Palm Beach

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

A trio of king palms line the driveway providing shade to the house and driveway during the hottest times of the year casting dazzling dancing shadows that move throughout the day that mimic the laser cut panels lining the driveway.

Connecticut Beachside Casual

Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design

Front entry with gravel driveway and ample parking. Fencing, arbor and gates work with house architecture and create handsome presentation from the road, clearly marking primary and secondary yard entries. Photo: Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr.

Rustic Cape Cod Rambling Rose and Hydrangea allee accent ocean view in Chatham,

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Design and installed by Chris Kolb of Ark Gardens. This photograph was taken by Chris Kolb. This rustic coastal Chatham property has an heirloom climbing rose on a trellis system over the garage. Ark Gardens installed rot resistant red cedar shingles and spacers were used under the trellis to resist moisture and allow flow of water and air under the giant climbing rose. Hydrangeas were transplanted from elsewhere on the estate to create an allee that draws the eye to the ocean view. Shasta Daisies bloom at the foot of the rose. Chris decided to punctuate the hedge of Hydrangea with the native white blooming Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' and limb up and prune the native cedars.

Circular peastone drive and bluestone front walk Photo by Pete Cadieux

Outdoor Spaces

Designs by Marshall, LLC.

Steven Marshall

West Coast contemporary front yard

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Ornamental grasses, including zebra grass and blue oat grass, and colorful ground covers soften the edge of the driveway and provide visual appeal.

Hawaii Landscape

Stephen Haus ASLA

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Native sabal palms frame the beautiful coastal architecture while native understory plantings soften the home.

Beach Style Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Beach Style Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own beach style garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Beach Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a beach style garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a beach style garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your beach style garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.