Let's go to the beach-each! And for that you don't have to travel far at all. No, because you can create that perfect summer feeling of relaxation and freedom in your own beach garden! Would you like to have that vacation feeling close to home? Then read on and discover how to transform your garden into a breathtaking beach garden.
General features beach garden
The purpose of a beach garden is clear: to recreate the feeling of the beach. And what does it do better than sand in the garden? Combine this with coastal plants, fine lounge areas, possibly a pool and beach accessories in light shades. All with the aim of having that wonderful vacation feeling always close to home. By the way, do you love Ibiza and specifically want to create this style? Then read on about the Ibiza garden.
Planting beach garden
Create beds of shell sand and go for beautiful plantings with ornamental grasses. Do you already have border plants in your garden? You really don't have to get rid of them all, because all that green creates a more relaxed feeling. If you really want to get it right in terms of planting, you can also add some palm trees.
Not every type of palm tree grows well in a Dutch garden, but the likes of Fan Palm, Cabbage Palm, European Dwarf Palm and Date Palm do. Optionally, you can spread some shells over the ground. Fits well with the beach garden theme and provides extra calcium in the soil, which is good for calcium-rich plants such as palm trees.
Paths of shell sand
For that true beach feeling, you can build paths of shell sand or pure beach sand. This does not always walk nicely, so you can also choose to build a paved path. In that case, wood does well.
Even combining them is an option! It is a nice idea to make the path from sand and lay a wooden walkway over it, possibly with some distance between the wooden planks. These paths are available in roll-off mats and with this you will go for the ultimate beach feel.
Beach bar and lounge sets
No beach garden without the most wonderful beach chairs and loungers. How about those wooden folding chairs with fabric in a cool color or print? Loungers also fit well in a beach garden, of course. That way you can lean back and enjoy yourself to the max any time of the day.
Of course, that includes a nice drink! The ideal beach garden features a cozy little bar. This certainly does not have to be anything large, a wooden bar can be enough. For example, you can also make one yourself from scaffolding wood. The ultimate beach bar for your garden is finished with a thatched roof. Because although you get a summer feeling from the beach garden, of course in the Netherlands it can always rain unexpectedly.
Pool and beach accessories
If your garden has enough capacity then you will really complete your tropical garden with a pool. This way you will not only go for the looks of a coastal garden, but you can also take a refreshing dip when the temperature rises. In addition, dress up the garden with the most striking beach accessories.
How about a two-meter tall lighthouse in your garden? Or a wooden cutout of an anchor, a typical (homemade) beach signpost, hanging fishing nets, shell chains or a shell wind chime? The choices for beach garden accessories are endless. Of course, you can also bring a beach souvenir every time you are on vacation for an extra personal touch to your beautiful beach garden.
Building a beach garden? BURO Buiten!
We hope you've had lots of inspiration from our beach garden ideas. Will you get started yourself or could you use some help? At BURO Buiten, we design and create the most unique beach gardens, so you're going for an outdoor space that's completely suited to your needs. So are you looking to have a soothing urban garden built? Then don't hesitate to contact us with no obligation and find out what we can do for you.
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