TMS Architects

Hidden Pearl

skaala architecture, LLC

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

The New Secret- Front Patio Garden

Bosler Earth Design

The new front garden patio has been graded and arranged to comfortably fit a new deck, sitting area, fire pit,dining area, BBQ and a fountain . ©Daniel Bosler Photography

Back garden planting with large boulder

Maximize Design

Lush back garden planting, with flowering perennials, grasses and evergreen ground covers. The tree is a mature Amelanchier (Serviceberry). A large boulder that was found on site sits in a bed of Irish Moss (Sagina) and Japanese Acorus Grass.

Beach House Entry

Andover Landscape Design & Construction

The client asked us to create a low maintenance, highly functional front entry to this beachfront retreat. As with most beach homes, guest parking is critical and creating an easy to navigate parking area is paramount to design success. We chose to maximize the front yard without turning it into a parking lot. Native crushed stone parking pads surrounded by sun loving, drought tolerant plants create exactly what the client was looking for.

A summer place

Plan-it Earth Design

A backyard retreat on a hot summer afternoon. Stepable groundcovers underfoot encourage barefoot relaxation. Photo by Amy Whitworth Collaborative design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation

Centerville Gardens

MainStay Landscape Inc.

Beachside

User

This seaside castle has everything including a fabulous garden. With limited space available, we dug into the ground to create a veggie garden that would enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding estate. By positioning the garden hillside we were able to help prevent run off problems as well stay within a confined space. A tidy garden tucked into the hillside, perfection!

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Giovanni Lunardi

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe

Water's edge

West Winds Nursery LLC

Perennial Geraniums, Autumn Bride Heuchera, Carex pennsylvanica were planted in massed drifts along this hillside. Vardar Valley Boxwood and Otto Luyken Laurel are used to add some height and evergreen foliage to the planting. The wide, serpentine sandstone slab staircase with generous sized landings are used to create a beautiful walk to the water.

Garden

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Cranberry Crush Hibiscus

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Cranberry Crush Hibiscus - Near-black buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8 inch wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. These dramatic blossoms cover the plan from midsummer to early fall. They are set against a perfect backdrop of glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slightly purple overtones. - 4 ft tall and 4-5 ft wide Blooms: midsummer, late fall, early fall.

Coastal Contemporary

Botanica Landscape Inc.

This outdoor shower is tucked into the side yard entry into the yard. The shower, gates and storage shed give off a contemporary feel and pull everything together.

Contemporary Seaside Garden

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Ocean Front Home

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

Photography:Axial Creative

Mid-sized Beach Style 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.