Seaside Gardening Guide

See what’s growing in these enchanting spaces by the sea.

Harbor Garden Escape

Landscape designer Bill Phinney charmed clients into converting five rugged acres into a stunning coastal garden in Rockport, Maine.

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Seasonal Accent

Tucked behind the terrace is the real surprise of the plan―an aquatic habitat thrives in the gradual descent of 18-foot falls. “When my clients decided against installing a swimming pool because the season is so short in Maine,” says Bill, “I suggested a water feature with falls, pool gardens, and a spa with resistant water jets to allow swimming.”