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Modern Manhattan Beach

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Sea Drift Garden, Stinson Beach

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A rustic wood gate flanked with pots full of old fashioned roses provide an informal entry to the entry courtyard from the gravel driveway.

St. Petersburg Bungalow

SilverSun Landscapes

Pergola was added to the front of the home to create a dramatic entry.

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.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The meandering flagstone pathway is planted with dymondia margaretae and blue chalksticks (Senecio serpens).

California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

Lyall Bay garden

vero garden design & planting

Exposed aggregate concrete steps with cantilevered edges lead up and down from property entry platform. Concrete nib retains slope under mature ngaio tree, planted with Chatham Island forget-me-nots.

Cottage Garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott

Clamshell Alley

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

Southampton beach house

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Seaside Garden in Westbrook,CT

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe-Garden Design Garden In Mid July--The tightly planted perennial garden provides an intimate and private space for relaxation

Beach Mediterranean

Eye of the Day

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture is a full-service landscape architecture, design, and design build firm specializing in high end design. This Shell Beach home was remodeled with an emphasis on improving indoor-outdoor connections and accentuating ocean views. Comprised of 3 fire pits, multiple balconies and patios, elegant pottery, and a spa this project provided a variety of outdoor spaces for entertainment and relaxation. Cool colored plantings complemented the warmer stone elements throughout the project, embodying a Mediterranean atmosphere. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky

Karen's Gate

Kumaran Design

On occasion we get to design and fabricate a piece of architectural woodworking. Here is a gate, especially designed by Hara Kumaran, to quietly announce a secret garden. Materials are home grown redwood and copper.

Atlantic Beach, Fl

Cynthia Burns Landscape Design

Photo by Celeste Burns Photography

Saugerties, NY

Philippe Soule Landscape Design

Spring welcoming alley of perennials, Salvias, Nepetas, Geraniums...

Down by the Beach

inovasis design

Kev Quelch

Jamestown, Rhode Island Residences

HALI BECKMAN, LTD.

Hali Beckman, Ltd designed this summer garden would have continuous blooming. There are views from the first and second floors as well as a hidden stone patio at grade.

Branford Harbor Residence

Christensen Landscape Services

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.