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No. 21 Gardens · Coastal

Timber Arbour Covered in Climbing Roses

A gravel garden path passes beneath a weathered timber arbour covered in pink climbing roses, bordered by a timber trellis and an espalier apple tree along a wooden fence beside a shingled house.

Design notes

Coastal design lets the light do the work. Look for weathered cedar shingle and white trim, bleached or grey decking, cable or rope railings, and a palette of sand, driftwood and sea-glass. Planting is grasses, hydrangeas, beach roses and anything that tolerates salt and wind; furniture is teak or wicker with white cushions. Keep surfaces matte and colours pale, and the mood stays breezy even miles from the shore.

What to look for

  • Path width and bed width — can you reach and can a wheelbarrow pass
  • Where the water is and how far the kitchen door is
  • Edges and structure that still look good in winter
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