A Hamptons-style garden is a testament to serenity and elegance, a blend of relaxed coastal vibes with timeless appeal. Originating from the American coast, these gardens draw inspiration from the French and English styles, ensuring a timeless charm that transcends trends.

 

Australia's huge population embraces Hamptons-style gardens, especially in luxury hotels and large private residences. However, these gardens are not exclusive to large and grand spaces. You can also create a Hamptons-style garden in smaller spaces like your backyard. Before you embark on this project, you must identify the key features and elements that define a Hamptons-style garden.

 

This blog will discuss a Hamptons-style garden, its prominent features, how to create one, and tips for making your project successful.

 

What is a Hamptons-style garden?

 

 

 

Hamptons-style gardens are typically associated with holiday homes and hotels in the seaside communities of Long Island, New York. You know you are looking at a Hamptons-style garden when you see rich greenery, neutral colour palettes, and a wonderful mix of formal and informal planters grown in rows and shaped into hedges. They give the surroundings a rich, sophisticated look with a timeless appeal.

 

What are the characteristics of a Hamptons Style Garden?     

 

•           Though Hamptons-style gardens have a formal concept, they also feature areas with a cottage garden feel.

•           These gardens are primarily shaped by well-manicured hedges that line either side of walkways or pathways.

•           They include open lawn areas and garden beds, often with designated spaces for dining and lounging under pergolas.

•           A typical Hampton garden almost always has a relaxing water feature, such as a swimming pool or a fountain.

•           Moreover, garden statues and large artistic pots are common elements of a Hamptons-style landscape.

 

How to Create a Hampton Garden?

 

 

 

Now that we know the features of a Hamptons-style garden, let's learn how to create one around your home.

 

1). Choose Suitable Flowering Plants

 

A Hamptons-style garden combines lush green lawns, well-manicured hedges, and garden plants that bloom blue, white, and purple flowers. Flowering plants include Hydrangea, Gardenia, Lavender, Westringia, and Agapanthus.

 

2). Pick the Right Plants for Hedges

 

 A typical hedge plant has small leaves and is often easy to maintain. Many homeowners in Australia use plants like Japanese Box (Buxus japonica) along their driveways and boundaries for their garden beds. Since the Japanese Box is a hardy plant that grows slowly, it is easier to maintain in Australian weather conditions. You could also grow plants like Mock Orange (Murraya paniculata), Viburnum (Laurustinus) or the densely packed hedge plant like Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). Most of these plants do well in partial or complete sunlight and are easy to maintain once established.