Shore Home

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

Paver driveway and a natural stone walk way. Photography : Axial Creative

Anaheim 2012

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Marmion Coastal Garden

Garden Design Perth

These planters look great in the repeated triangular nooks, they soften the harsh angles and have been chosen to give height to the plants so they will be seen long the bottom of the window from the inside, to frame the view looking out.

Raised veggie boxes

BE Landscape Design

This Beach beauty was long overdue for some attention. BE Landscape Design elongated the patio stairs, capping them with Montauk Blue tile and stacked stone. Antique black cobblestone was used for the new entrance walkway. Circular seating, a bubbling fountain, and raised veggie boxes have transformed this small front yard into a hub for relaxation and neighborhood visits.

Cherry Hills Hideaway

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Coast Dudleya Swims in Beach Strawberry

FormLA Landscaping

Coast dudlleya thrives near the California coast. It loves sand and rocky environments. One of 2016's A-List blooms, its chalky center can be limpet shell lovely, while blooms range from buttercup to peach echo.

Castle Cottage

Sue Townsend Garden Design

Wooden Fences

Atlas Outdoor Fence & Gate Company

Jardin sans entretien

Jardins de Vendée

aménagement du côté de la maison Le gazon synthétique permet de cheminer dans l'ensemble du jardin. Michel BENETEAU

Saugatuck Island

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photos taken by Barbara Wilson, RLA A small residential, seaside property located on Saugatuck Island in Wesport was rebuilt after devastating damage by a hurricane. All that remained from the original property was the pool and pool terrace. The house was raised approximately 5 feet to meet new FEMA codes and rebuilt under the design team of the owner, a well-known interior designer. Barbara was part of the landscape architectural team that helped create a sense of place for the new house. The landscape design included the addition of new walls and steps to the front door, new custom fencing surrounding the pool, an outdoor shower, landscape lighting, a custom fountain in the back yard, a sandbox (used as a relief area for the dog) and all new plantings. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised installation of the project.

Boulder Wall, Seawall, Beach, Patio, Deck, & Dock

T&J Waterfront Services

Coastal Front Garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

Six months after completion. Planting has filled out and there are still some late flowers in October. Photo Strat Mastoris

Costa Mesa 2011

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Common Yarrow

FormLA Landscaping

Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) comes in a variety of colors. We love this bright beach yellow and its silver-blue foliage.

New Polzeath

Contec SW Ltd

Proving it pays to have a 'wow' front lawn! Large areas of turf, with a circular 'cut-out' feature. Contemporary Silver Grey Granite Paving, edged against Rustic slate walling. Variation in colour with the walling and stone breaks up the grey of the Slate Capped walling.

Large Lawn Area

Conscious Environments Inc.

This front entry has some coastal along with mountain influence and is accented by natural stone, stone walls, pilasters, and ceramic pots.

New Entrance

BE Landscape Design

Osterville Gardens

MainStay Landscape Inc.

With views of Nantucket Sound and Sampson’s Island, this Oyster Harbors property holds colorful gardens for summer enjoyment. A large kitchen garden surrounded by apple trees provides a bountiful selection of herbs for the home cook. In the adjacent gardens, vegetables, lime and lemon trees, and tropical plants are mixed amongst vibrant perennials and pear and apple trees.

Coastal Front Garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

Three months on. Summer flowering in white (dark red/ chartreuse) colour scheme. Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' and Sanguisorba 'Red Thunder' at the shady end. Making use of white fascia as contrast. Tamsin Mastoris and Anita Sullivan

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.