This oceanfront property called for a landscape that could both withstand the coastal conditions and complement the architecture of the home. The brief was to create versatile outdoor spaces that balanced resilience with beauty, while drawing on the rugged character of the surrounding shoreline.

Our approach combined hardy natives with select exotics, layered to provide form, movement, and seasonal interest. Sculptural recycled timber, sandstone boulders, and decomposed granite were used sparingly to anchor the garden and tie it back to the coastal setting. Planting was chosen for its ability to thrive in salt spray and poor soils, while still offering softness, texture, and variety.

The result is a landscape that invites use and exploration — four distinct garden zones that provide shelter, connection, and moments of calm. It’s a garden built for coastal living: resilient, versatile, and deeply connected to place.