Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine

Cottage Garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott

Hausgarten Wagner

SUD[D]EN Landschaftsarchitekt

Orleans Hardscape & Garden Landscape

Blue Claw Associates Inc.

Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.

John Porcheddu

Westport Cottage

Minglewood, LLC

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden

Nubble Project

Stoney Brook Landscaping

Kronen Residence Garden Den

Ocelli Design

Rivers Altieri

Dreams Made of Sand, Sun and Surf

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San Marcos, Carmel

Paso Robles Landscaping

Quaint cottage design & build with complimentary custom landscaping

New life for an old garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Westport Cottage

Minglewood, LLC

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden

Gallery

Dan Viehmann Landscaping

This is a granite cobblestone walkway filled with sea shells that leads to the front entrance of this beautiful home in Cape Porpoise, Maine

Modern Front Entrance

Nathaniel Polta Photography

Nathaniel Polta

Dunn residence

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This landscape had been mostly Bermuda grass, weeds, and junipers. The landscape was gutted and replaced with native plants, succulents, and ground covered with gravel and bark. Photo by Tom Lanier

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Dane Spencer

Custom PVC Gate with Arbor

Eastern Architectural Millwork

Custom PVC Gate with Arbor

Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Roche Harbor Guesthouse Renovation

Pacific West Construction

Cobblestones entrance pathway

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.

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.