Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun garden for fall in Sunshine Coast with decking and a vegetable garden.

Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Edmonds english garden

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Ventura

Isabel Moritz Designs

Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.
This is an example of a small beach style backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Martha's Vineyard Estate

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC

Inspiration for a beach style garden in Boston with a vegetable garden.

Beach Style Landscape

Beach style garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden.

Vashon Garden

Scott Mantz Associates, Inc

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Photo of a small beach style side yard partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers and a vegetable garden.

Beachside

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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!

Corner Raised Vegetable and Herb Garden

Landscape Logic

These are raised vegetable boxes at perfect height, 24" high. The are equipped with automatic drip irrigation system.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a vegetable garden, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Beach Strawberry Blooms

FormLA Landscaping

The dark, glossy leaves of Beach Strawberry provide a dense ground cover. Its delicate white blooms with buttercup centers are every bit as charming as its petite scarlet red strawberries. It is also a California native that will thrive with little water and no fertilizer or pesticides. Photos: Orly Olivier

Bastian-Orem Utah

Platinum Landscape & Pools

Recessed garden area with pressure treated wood grow boxes, steel posts for grapes and bedding for strawberries. Crushed gravel paths lead to 8' wide rock stairs. Photo Credit: Platinum Landscape & Pools

Elegant back yard retreat and spa

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

A boulder retaining wall creates a rustic, beach vibe in the back yard. The stone stairs leading up to the patio and pool area are made from large basalt chunks. Photo:Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Santa Monica Garden House

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This couple is compromise of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Entertains and relaxes.

Oceanfront Estate

Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.

Beach style backyard partial sun garden in Portland Maine with a vegetable garden.

California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
This is an example of a beach style backyard full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Ventura

Isabel Moritz Designs

Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.
Design ideas for a small beach style backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Cayucos Beach House

Jacklyn Curry Design

Edmonds english garden

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward
Mid-sized beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with a vegetable garden and mulch for summer.

Sagaponack Estate

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This is an example of a large beach style backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a vegetable garden.

Daniel Way

Bay Maples: Wild California Gardens

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Large beach style front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.