Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine

Harbor View - Island Bungalow updated plantings

This small beach side bungalow was looking to update the front yard plantings to add salt-tolerant, summer flowering shrubs and perennials that were low maintenance. The plantings included some of the owners favorite plants (Lamb's Ears and Roses). Yellow leaves on the Creeping Jenny surrounded the mailbox.

Baker's Bay

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Michael Stavaridis

Ocean Retreat

F.D. Candelieri Landscape Management

Waterfront Landscaping in Alameda

Patrick Lannan Designs

Padaro Lane

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Driveways

Terra Verde

California coastal

Curtis Horticulture, Inc.

Installation by Curtis Horticulture. Design by Boxleaf Design.

gardening with grasses and gravel paths

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Pheasant grass, hardy geraniums and other sun loving perennials spill over gravel paths, providing year-round color and habitat for birds, bees and butterflies in this low maintenance garden.

Flowerbeds

Texas Green Gardens, Corp.

Tropical bird of paradise flowerbeds are perfect for the sunny, humid and warm climate of the Houston area. Texas Green Gardens Corp., Spring, TX

San Francisco designer showcase

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Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group

Beach House Victoria

Simpatico Interior Design

The softly undulating rear yard is landscaped in a typically Australian coastal style. A large steel Japanese cauldron is a simple but strong focal point for the audience sitting on the stone wall. Exterior lighting enhances both the natural and constructed elements of this outdoor space. Photography by Sam Penninger - Styling by Selena White

Emerald Isle Retaining Wall

Yardworks, Inc.

Ranch Redux

Uccello Development, LLC

The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.

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Broadhurst + Associates

Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography

Eclectic Lake Retreat

yardscapes Inc.

Lincoln Danforth, the designer on this project worked closely with the homeowner to create this eclectic lake retreat. When Lincoln was designing this project he wanted to blend elements of the house, like the river rock mortared wall. The wall could be used for additional seating or a place to put your feet up and enjoy the views. The irregular granite boulder walls give it a very whimsical feel. All the blue tones of the stones blend well with the blues on the house. The beautiful art added that perfect bit of fun to project!

Tropical lake house

Green Team Solutions

S. Shulman

Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex

Acres Wild

Modern Coastal Garden, East Sussex, UK

Beach Style Full Sun Garden 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.