Paver Walkway and Veneered Stoop

WindMark

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

Palms flank the gravel driveway leading to this Coastal Cottage.

1940's Malibu Beach House Restoration

Armfield Design & Construction

Pocasset Escape

Sudbury Design Group

Michael J. Lee Photography

Delaware Beach House Landscaping Project

Borsello Landscaping

North Laguna Beach 2

Private Gardens

Selecting plant materials that are suitable for coastal conditions makes for a successful garden design. Photography - Bill Thompson.

New Polzeath

Contec SW Ltd

Even your side paths can look interesting. Use peaked timber posts to liven up these areas, and define a line between driveway and pathway.

Cape Cod Home Chatham, Massachusetts

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

A Daylilly field was planted along the roadway leading to this coastal New England beach cottage. A clipped privet hedge is planted between the summer blooming flowers and the wild plants on abutting properties.

Gravel driveway with Thyme, Saxifraga, Artimisia planting

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

User

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.

The New Secret Front Patio Garden, Lighting

Bosler Earth Design

Beautiful lighting creates a warm and magical world during the evening, while dining and enjoying the fire pit . ©Daniel Bosler Photography

West Coast Living

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Tired of freezing bleak winters, this client decided to split her time between Michigan and Southern California. She bought this bright, airy home that epitomizes West Coast living, but the prior owner had not done anything to maintain the garden in many years. The grounds were filled with poorly placed and sickly-looking plants. The new homeowner wanted her garden to be a respite from subzero temperatures, filled year-round with flowers. Deciding what to keep, what to move and what to add, we came up with a plant pallet full of California and Mexico natives, and lots of succulents as well. We added over 1000 plants, filling this property with lush, year-round color that is undeniably Southern Californian.

Centerport

Matthew Korn, AIA

Surfside Lane

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

permeable paver driveway with granite cobble apron.

Huge Project in Eastham

Ponderosa Landscaping & Stonework

Stephanie Dacey

South Shore Residence

Capri Architecture

Paver walkways

Yardworks, Inc.

Before and After Front Entry

yardscapes Inc.

After Photos: We resurfaced the driveway and added a paver entrance. The custom metal entrance gate serves two purposes: 1 for security when they are not using this home and 2 for esthetics. They didn't want to put up a fence, so we brought in plant material to create the enclosure around the gate. We also created larger planting beds and out cropping's with boulders. The result is a charming cottage on the lake!

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.