Towering Banyans and Colorful Bougainvillea at Beachside Hideaway
Landscapers brought in mature native plants to nestle this sapphire-blue pool and pale patio in lush greenery. Winding paths lead to a cozy fire pit and down through more verdant plantings to the beach.
Boardwalk and Native Plants
This path starts up high on the waterfront property, then meanders down through native plants all the way to the beach.
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Sandy Path and Grasses
A sandy path through native plants and grasses lets residents and their guests take a beautiful walk all the way down to the beach.
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Beach Cottage and Plants
A little changing cottage surrounded by native plant sits just off the beach with pretty sand-and-water views.
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Stone Steps and Tropical Garden
The property itself yielded numerous materials that were repurposed in the landscape design, as seen here with this intriguing stone path.
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Shady Walkway
Materials found on-site were repurposed to create enchanting details, like this tucked-away walking path.
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Banyan Tree With Swing
A swing hung from the branches of one of the estate's three Banyan trees just may be the best place to take in all the beauty.
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Backyard With Pool and Purple Flowers
The large property mixes together lawns, patios and a swimming pool with wide swaths of native plantings. Bugambilia is one of the species who provide happy color.
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Pool and Purple Bugambilia
Landscape designers used native plants, like Bugambilia, or bougainvillea, to provide bursts of color amidst the greenery.
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Pink and Purple Bougainvillea
Towering banks of pink and purple bougainvillea make a cheerful border alongside the house.
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Tropical Garden With Pink Flowers
The gardens are full of foliage plants in a wide range of textures. For pops of color, landscape designers mixed in bright native flowering species.
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Palm Trees and Purple Bugambilia
Purple Bugambilia, a native Florida species, brightens up the corner of the porch.
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Fire Pit and Wood Armchairs
A favorite family gathering spot is this wood-burning fire pit where there's plenty of room for everyone. Native plants are the lush, almost jungle-like backdrop.
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Courtyard With Banyan Tree
Landscape designers replanted four Banyan trees on the property; the largest one greets visitors from the center of this handsome courtyard.
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Banyan Trees and Stone Walkway
Four large Banyan trees were split vertically, then put back together to form three even bigger trees that now give shade and a majestic, ages-old presence.
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Banyan Trees and Driveway
Transplanted Banyan trees set an ancient, storied mood along this curving driveway.
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Granite Driveway and Trees
The granite driveway meanders its way through green bushes and under trees up to a courtyard. In the center of the courtyard, a large Banyan tree makes a handsome welcoming committee.
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Granite Driveway With Hedges
Granite bricks laid in a herringbone pattern make up this estate's long, winding driveway. Tall bushes border either side, making the approach up the main courtyard beautiful and a little mysterious.
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Beach and Sunset View
How about this for an end-of-the-day view from your own backyard?
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Photo By: Rob Cardillo Photography