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





