Selecting plant materials that are suitable for coastal conditions makes for a successful garden design. Photography - Bill Thompson.

lake house

Princeton Scapes Inc

Lakeside outdoor living at its finest

Tim Clarke Design - Project SBR

Tim Clarke Design

Severn River

Purple Cherry Architects

Bridgehampton Summer Cottage

Landscape Details, Inc

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Giovanni Lunardi

North Tustin 2013

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Jardin au Bois-Plage en Ré

Végétal Attitude

Brise-vue décoratif en piquets de schiste

Nomah

Eco Outdoor USA

The Nomah lounge setting brings comfort outdoors. Deep, soft cushions allow for maximum relaxation whilst the teak frame ensure durability and strength.

Alanton, Virginia Beach

Wild Works of Whimsy, LLC

front bed filled with contrasting Asters and Bluestar for fall color.

Birds, butterflies and beauty

BE Landscape Design

Beachfront Bliss

Woodling Landscape Design

This enviable property sits perched on the bluff directly across from the ocean in the La Selva Beach neighborhood of Aptos. Project goals included overall beautification via plants with year-round color and showy blooms, more privacy on the patio and deck, and a way to deter frequent dog-walkers from cutting through the garden. We accomplished this last goal by building up soil mounds behind retaining walls and using taller plants at the apex. Privacy for the deck was achieved by the addition of sleek stucco walls. Project features a large swath of a walkable, drought-tolerant grass alternative. Special care was devoted to selecting plants that can withstand the wind, fog and salt-spray that occur near the ocean. South African and Australian plants figure prominently into the plant palette and create a vibrant complimentary color scheme against the ocean backdrop. Who wouldn't want to spend time in this ocean-view garden?

Fordyce | Brentwood

Cari Berg Interior Design

Guilford Ocean Front Residence

Christensen Landscape Services

Sweeping Coastal Garden

Outerspace Creative Landscaping

Manhattan Beach Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Manolo Langis Photographer

Flower Garden by the Sea

Landesign of VA, Inc.

Color and interest abound in this corner of the yard. It is located at the edge of a riverbank where the sun and wind can be intense. Tough drought and wind resistant plants are essential. Road side favorites like Queen Ann's Lace, Coreopsis and Daylillies thrive in this environment. This garden is also planted with spring flowering bulbs that come up first. These summer perennials come up second giving the garden two full seasons of riotous color. Nancy Dransfield-Photographer

Coastal Garden, Tighnabruiach

Rachel Bailey Garden Design Ltd

We used the existing builders rubble as an infertile planting substrate for plants that will thrive in a low fertility medium, are happy in an exposed location, and enjoy the sharp drainage afforded by the material. An informal, naturalistic design was created that links the house and garden to the wider natural landscape of the Cowal peninsula and Isle of Bute. Paths meander through the garden mirroring the rolling mountains and ebbing and flowing of the sea. The planting is inspired by the forms, style and subdued tones of the mountains, moors and coastline of the west of Scotland. Large boulders and smaller rocks were ‘planted’ into the sloped garden to add height and interest, to add to the naturalistic feel, and offer planting pockets for alpine plants. Gravel mulch was used to dress the builders rubble, retain water in this exposed location and suppress weeds to help create an attractive but lower maintenance garden.

Villa MS

Arnaud Gallou

Thomas Dupaigne

Orange 2014

xeristyle | exterior | design

Beach Style Yellow 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.