This is an example of a mid-sized and australian native beach style courtyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with a water feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

South Cove Residence

Wagner Hodgson

South Cove Residence Shelburne, Vermont This 15 acre site is located on the southern end of historic Shelburne Farms, a property originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead for the Vanderbilt / Webb family. The site design attempts to soften the formal, classical character of the house with a minimal approach to the landscape. The stone and wood house is sited to enjoy both the southern and westerly views while integrating within the rolling agrarian landscape. The design creates a series of outdoor spaces which through classic geometry fade away into the more rugged lakeshore. A simple, yet elegant bluestone terrace bordered by perennials and a low stonewall, creates a space for entertaining on the south side of the house. Large trees of 8" and 10" caliper were planted to add a feeling of maturity to the landscape while creating a sense of intimate scale. Photo Credit: Westphalen Photography

Cottage Garden, Aptos

Elemental Design Group

This coastal garden is a vibrant oasis of sustainable beauty. It features a welcoming wood entry deck that serves as a charming focal point and offers a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors. The garden showcases an array of colorful drought-tolerant perennials, thoughtfully chosen not only for their vibrant blooms but also for their ability to attract and nourish local pollinators.

Beach Style Garden

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style front yard partial sun garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.

Venice Garden

Mostly Native Gardens

Large beach style backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Cottage Garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Sydney with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Sunnymeade

Ocean Road Landscaping

This landscape garden won the 2014 Landscape Victoria Awards for “Plants In the Landscape”. With its natural Stingy Bark twisted trees, the design highlights and enhances these beautiful sculptural trees. The plants are the landscape, attracting wildlife and frogs, with evidence of children climbing and playing in this space. The use of north facing sun has been harnessed in the court yard close to the house, offering a completely different micro-climate, and protection from the southerly breeze. This landscape garden was in the Open Gardens Australia for a special twilight event in January 2014 & 2015. With features such as decking, stonewalls and plantings that are drought hardy and indigenous. Monies raised from these garden openings were donated to the Anglesea CFA. Plants in Landscape Award –Landscape Victoria Judge, Bryan Rankin- Lifetime Member said… “WOW! This is an exceptional garden. The plants in this garden are the landscape. The existing trees have been made features in the overall landscape, and new plantings have been done to compliment and further highlight the existing trees. The use of native plants in a structured manner has worked really well, and the retention of an undisturbed strip of indigenous vegetation has been sensitively incorporated into the landscape. It was also great to see that this was a space that was explored and utilised by the whole family.” Extra information Design by Sinatra Murphy and Peter Shaw Photos by Caitlin Mills and Simone Shaw

Buena Vista

Pacific Ridge Construction

Green, lush landscaping now fills this beautiful backyard.
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Pebble Beach Home Remodel

JET Construction

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Рокарий - ландшафтный дизайн - Старбеево, Химки

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Рокарий - часть ландшафтного дизайна этого небольшого участка. Композиция из хвойных растений органично вписана в этот уголок сада. Яркие цвета БАРБАРИСА Тунберга создают контраст с зеленью ЛИСТВЕННИЦЫ европейской Pendula, ЕЛИ колючей Glauca Globosa, СПИРЕИ японской Japanese Dwarf. На фото - рокарий. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Coronado Charmer

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Martin Mann photographer
This is an example of a small beach style backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with a retaining wall.

Orchid Beach

Nautilus Homes

The orchid conservatory, a four walled trellis structure, was built as a zen mediation space for the owner who has a great passion for orchids. The orchid conservatory is a beautiful structure that features four walls of trellises to display orchids, an outdoor shower, lovely seating area, gates on both sides, and a relaxing bronze Cupid fountain that can be heard from the bathtub in the master bath. With ample space, orchids can be planted in floor pots, or hung from the substantial lattice structures with oval portholes. The space steps down into a beautiful courtyard in the front of the home enhancing it calming effect. Fragrant flowering Plumeria trees nestle the structure tightly providing a stunning backdrop of color, so indicative of the tropics. The subtle sound of the fountain completes the bath for your senses.

Modern Farmhouse

Lattanzio Landscapes

Photo of a large beach style backyard shaded formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Alumroot Welcome

FormLA Landscaping

Interspersed with California native Giant Chain Fern, Alumroot's delicate pink bells dance a happy hello along the garden walkway.
Beach style front yard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete pavers for spring.

Reclaimed Wedding Details

Reclaimed Wood San Diego

This is an example of an expansive beach style sloped full sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path.

Rocky Fire Pit Area - Permeable

CA Yardscape

Photo of a small beach style backyard partial sun garden for spring in Toronto with a fire feature and gravel.

Henry Island Estate

Richard Hartlage Land Morphology

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Backyard pool landscape

Fox Landscaping

Pool landscape design and installation to include a stone border, irrigation system renovation, Kichler landscape lighting system, and gravel channels for better drainage.

Orange 2014

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
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Nantucket Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.