Circular peastone drive with cobble edging and banding Photo by Pete Cadieux

Beach Living

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

Photography : Axial Creative

Landscaping

Dan Viehmann Landscaping

The use of pea stone for this driveway compliments both the granite lamp post and the stone wall, but is balanced by the surrounding beds and well manicured lawn.

Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Maria Hickey

Remsenberg Retreat in Westhampton Beach, NY

Platinum Site Development

The front landscaping of this home stays true to the style of the Hamptons with curved brick driveway pillars and lush, naturalistic plantings. This front yard landscaping project was completed around the same time as the backyard, which includes a swimming pool and spa combo with Pennsylvania bluestone pool decking. Complete with a custom pool house with composite pergola over the entrance steps, this formal and elegant style backyard is perfect for an adult getaway.  See more here: https://www.platinumsdgroup.com/landscape-retreat-gunite-pool-westhampton-ny

Green Island Design

Sheer Descent Waterfalls and Front Walkway

Shore Life

The Todd Group

Fairfield Beach

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

Woolly Pockets hang from wire cables strung between sturdy steel support posts. It's a way to quickly have a landscaped wall and provides a variety of color and interest.

Edmonds english garden

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward

Shore Life

The Todd Group

Our Work

Zarrella Development Corp

Home by the water

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

Beautiful custom paver driveway with gate. Photography : Axial Creative

Seaside

a Blade of Grass

Circular peastone drive with cobble edging and banding Photo by Pete Cadieux

Finished Projects

Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect

Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect The transition between the wood deck and the parking area needed something durable that could take the occasional car driving on it. Large stones sitting on smaller gravel provides a tactile warning and a nice aesthetic.

Before and After Front Entry

yardscapes Inc.

Front entry to this remodeled cabin with a bluestone walkway to the front door. Paver driveway apron and flagstone steppers in lawn. Variety of plantings with grasses, blackeyed susans, and varied perennials. Boulder outcroppings to conceal pipes in lawn.

Coastal Beach Front - Palm Beach

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott

The New Secret- Front Patio Garden

Bosler Earth Design

The new front garden patio has been graded and arranged to comfortably fit a new deck, sitting area, fire pit,dining area, BBQ and a fountain . ©Daniel Bosler Photography

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.