The client brief was to design a limestone wall, new entrance and pathway for beach access and a coastal garden that could withstand the southern ocean elements. The wall curves in reference to the Boomer Beach waves and give some protection to the plants behind. The plant list was extensive. Texture and foliage were a strong driver in plant selection. The pebble and sleeper path reference the Cockle Train railway that runs the length of the garden. Residential | garden design | ocean planting Completed | 2020 Designer | Cathy Apps, catnik design studio Landscape | AHLG (Adelaide Hills Lawns & Gardens) Soil Conditioners | Neutrog Australia Lighting | LED Outdoors Architectural

Seaside

a Blade of Grass

Bluestone front walk and circular peastone drive Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a large beach style front yard full sun driveway in Boston with gravel.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style front yard garden in Orange County with a vertical garden and gravel.

Our Work

Bradley Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a water feature and gravel.

Coastal hillside garden

jarmanmurphy

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style sloped partial sun xeriscape in Dorset with with flowerbed and gravel.

Yarrow Point Lakefront Terrace

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

On Lake Washington, an existing pool terrace was disconnected from the rest of the yard and and waterfront. The site had a challenging slope, but it was no match for a thoughtful design and some earth moving equipment! A retaining wall at the edge of the existing pool was replaced with a wide, generous stair welcoming guests to a new, bocce-style terrace below complete with gas fire pit and stunning views. A gentle, winding path leads down to a waters-edge patio with intersecting stone and concrete patterns creating a visually dynamic experience. A small sandy beach and generous lawn complete the experience. A California style planting palette with beach groundcover, perennials and elegant, flowing grasses highlighted with LED low-voltage outdoor lighting complete the vacation-home-in-the-city feel. Photography by: Miranda Estes

Down by the Beach

inovasis design

Kev Quelch
This is an example of a mid-sized and australian native beach style front yard full sun xeriscape in Adelaide with a garden path and gravel.

Tomball Beach Chic

Heavenly Outdoor

Large beach style backyard formal garden in Houston with a fire feature and gravel.

Seasonal Decor - Fairfield County

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

ransform your container gardens with these wonderful holiday combinations, incorporating mixed holiday greens of white pine, cedar, fraser fir, evergreen magnolia, sugar pine cones, blue eucalyptus, white birch branches and red winter berries. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Harbortown Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Photo of an expansive beach style front yard full sun driveway in DC Metro with gravel.

Mill Valley Residence

Wright Architecture

Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.

Jardin suspendu

Sigmap-Jardin

Inspiration for a beach style front yard full sun garden in Marseille with a garden path and gravel.

Evanston Lakefront Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Greenwise helped an Evanston home owner gain better beach access and turn unusable lakefront space into a beautiful summer retreat and al fresco yoga studio. The space was cleared of concrete and box elders, then re-set with boulders. New and existing plantings define a terrace nestled into the waterfront with a Pennsylvania fieldstone fire pit as a focal point. photo by Sandro Nandiko

Native coastal design

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

Photo of a large beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Miami with gravel and a garden path.

San Juan Island Residence | 13

Broadhurst + Associates

The Upper Shade Garden The small enclosed Shade garden occupies the site of the former owners’ “kitchen” garden. It was here, protected from the deer by rock and wire fencing, that the two elderly ladies grew vegetables and flowers for the house.

Historic Water Street

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Greg Premru
Mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden in Boston with gravel for summer.

Gardens & Landscapes

Glen Gate Company

Billowing plants frame a gravel courtyard.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style courtyard full sun driveway for summer in New York with gravel.

La Ciotat - Jardin suspendu

Sigmap-Jardin

Beach style garden in Marseille with a retaining wall and gravel.

Native coastal design

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

Photo of a large beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Miami with gravel and a garden path.

Martha's Vineyard Estate

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style backyard full sun formal garden in Boston with gravel.

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.