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Towering Banyans and Colorful Bougainvillea at Beachside Hideaway

From: Gale Nurseries Inc.

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 to Beach

Photo: Rob Cardillo Photography. From: Gale Nurseries Inc.

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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.

Sandy Path

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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.

Beach Cottage

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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.

Stone Steps and Tropical Plants

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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.

Shady Path

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Shady Walkway

Materials found on-site were repurposed to create enchanting details, like this tucked-away walking path.

Banyan Tree and Swing

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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.

Pool and Purple Flowers

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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.

Pool and Purple Bugambilia

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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.

Pink and Purple Bougainvillea

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Pink and Purple Bougainvillea

Towering banks of pink and purple bougainvillea make a cheerful border alongside the house.

Tropical Garden With Pink Flowers

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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.

Palm Trees and Purple Bugambilia

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Palm Trees and Purple Bugambilia

Purple Bugambilia, a native Florida species, brightens up the corner of the porch.

Fire Pit and Chairs

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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.

Banyan Tree in Courtyard

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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.

Banyan Trees and Walkway

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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.

Banyan Trees and Driveway

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Banyan Trees and Driveway

Transplanted Banyan trees set an ancient, storied mood along this curving driveway.

Driveway and Trees

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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.

Granite Driveway

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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.

Beach at Sunset

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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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