Challenge: How to plant the four quadrants of the kitchen garden – which each received different amounts of sun - to achieve a cohesive and unifying design. Solution: Create an all-white garden to help unify the design, edge each bed in small boxwoods so each appeared bed appeared similar, and place a tall focal point in the center of each quadrant. The resulting entryway kitchen garden is a welcoming and unified space. Brimming with color and variety, the plants beckon visitors to take in their beauty and sensory delights as they make their way to the front door. Once inside, the garden becomes a harmonizing extension of the home it graces. Photography by Michael Partenio Featured in “A Nantucket Home Designed for Family Gatherings” by Stacy Kunstel, New England Home Magazine, March-April 2017, and on the website: http://www.nehomemag.com/nantucket-home-designed-family-gatherings/ Architect: Thomas Catalano and Kerri Byrne, Catalano Architects Interior design: Nancy Serafini Builder: Les Fey and Will Gorman, Les Fey Millwork Landscape Design: Patricia Dunn, Sabrina Design

Belle Island

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Chris Bradbury, Glenwood Road Studios Coming on to design the plantings for this lovely waterfront property which was rebuilt after significant storm damage, Barbara created a planting plan that specified plantings that would enhance the property and survive the harsh coastal conditions in the future. She also coordinated hiring of the landscape contractors who installed the new landscape after the completion of the masonry work. As part of the rebuilding of the property, significant changes were in order to make the residence livable again. All modifications had to meet current FEMA regulations and address future storm events. The house was rebuilt 6 feet above the street level and incorporated multiple retaining walls. New salt tolerant plantings were added to provide screening for the dining and lounging terrace along the Sound side of the house. Additional plantings were added to provide screening from the nearby homes, create privacy on the dining terrace from the numerous dog walkers along the adjacent streets, provide interest without blocking views to the Sound from nearby neighbors, compliment the lovely stone retaining walls and create seasonal interest with colorful flowering shrubs.

Lake Michigan Living

Essex Outdoor Design

Jennifer Waters Photography

Duneland Beach Compact Site

Planned Environment Associates

A narrow bluestone path connects the backyard to the driveway.

Holt coastal garden

Hall Landscaping & Design

1 Year on

Seaside Garden in Westbrook,CT

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe-Garden Design Garden In Early June

Venice Craftsman

Luke Gibson Photography

Luke Gibson Photography. Renovation by McCraw Design & Development. http://www.mccrawdesigndevelopment.com/

Private House Lucilla

Francesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico

Francesca Pagliai

Westport Cottage

Minglewood, LLC

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden

Hill Road

Kurt Jordan Photography

Kurt Jordan

Landscape Designs

Warren's Nursery

Seaside Garden by LS+L Landscape design & Build

User

Seaside Show Garden for Country Living magazine LS+L Landscape Design & Build

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The meandering flagstone pathway leads visitors from the sidewalk or driveway to the front door around a rain chain downspout.

Morro Heights

Estero Builders, Inc.

Sandprints Photography

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe

Cottage Garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott

White Nights

HELMAN SECHRIST Architecture

Helman Sechrist Architecture-Architect

Coastal Front Yard Makeover

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic designed and built this front yard for maximum function and curb appeal.

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.