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.

Anderson

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Napa Valley Olive tree, vines, entertaining, hang out patio

Mahogany Island #4

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, white bird of paradise and boxwood
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style side yard partial sun xeriscape in Jacksonville with with path and decomposed granite.

Seaside Outdoor Play & Living Backyard

studio M MERGE

This is an example of a beach style backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with with outdoor playset, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Spanish Fountain

Conscious Environments Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with a water feature and decomposed granite.

Goldbug Island Residence

REMARK

front yard
Photo of a beach style front yard xeriscape in Charleston with decomposed granite.

Project Highlights

Kalorama Landscape, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.

Dune House

Acre

Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Derek Swalwell

Santa Monica Garden Apartments

JTID Inc.

Each yard area was fenced in to provide individual yards to the units. A hedge was planted to offer seclusion. In addition, each patio area now features seating and dining areas.

Highlights

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Design ideas for a small beach style front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path and decomposed granite.

Seaside Outdoor Play & Living Backyard

studio M MERGE

Beach style backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with a garden path and decomposed granite.

Riverside Retreat

Kelli's Garden Design

This homeowner wanted to reuse some plants from a project that took place in the front yard. I designed them to fit into the currents landscaping. Again this landscape is designed to have color all year.

Goldbug Island Residence

REMARK

front yard
Beach style front yard xeriscape in Charleston with decomposed granite.

Ditch the Lawn

CP Landscapes

We removed the lawn and replaced with drought tolerant, native plants among moss covered boulders. We added crushed gravel along edge of sidewalk. We installed a gravel walkway from the driveway to the front door with an addition of a block retaining wall.

Mahogany Island #4

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Landscape Design Cremorne NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Landscape design Cremorne NSW
Design ideas for a small beach style front yard garden in Sydney with decomposed granite.

Sculpted Sustainability

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Design ideas for a beach style front yard garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style side yard partial sun xeriscape in Jacksonville with with path and decomposed granite.

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite

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.