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Even if your Cape Cod home isn\u2019t right on the water, the beach is never far. For Cape Codders, the sea and sand are a vital part of the landscape all year long\u2014even when temperatures are nowhere near ideal beach day levels. A fun way to showcase some seaside pride is incorporating beach elements into your Cape Cod landscaping.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to add a seaside touch to your home\u2019s outdoor look, we\u2019ve got a few ideas:<\/p>\n
Cape Cod Roses<\/strong> Hydrangeas<\/strong> Sand and Beach Grass<\/strong> White Picket Fencing, Pergola Included<\/strong> Shell Driveway<\/strong> With just a few landscaping upgrades, your home can have the classic seaside touch that draws so many to beautiful Cape Cod.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Even if your Cape Cod home isn\u2019t right on the water, the beach is never far. For Cape Codders, the sea and sand are a vital part of the landscape all year long\u2014even when temperatures are nowhere near ideal beach day levels. A fun way to showcase some seaside pride is incorporating beach elements into Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":128,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/hydrangeas-picket-fence-whitten-landscaping.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":241,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127\/revisions\/241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whittenlandscaping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThough roses have a reputation for being difficult to grow, the truth is there are many shrub rose varieties that are resistant to disease, bloom reliably throughout the summer season, and add a pop of vibrant color to your outdoor space. Place quintessential Cape Cod rose bushes where they\u2019ll have ample morning sun and be sure not to crowd them with other plants, and they\u2019ll lend your yard a delicate, beachy feel. Deadhead for a second, though less robust, bloom later in the season.<\/p>\n
\nWhen it comes to Cape Cod landscaping, you can\u2019t go wrong with hydrangeas, considered by many to be the Cape\u2019s signature flowers. These bright plants can be found beside many a walkway down to the water, where a mixture of blue and white blooms makes for a lovely nautical touch. They\u2019re also lovely as a border planting along the front of a home. Aim to plant hydrangeas in late fall or early spring and water regularly to give your outdoor space a lovely pastel wash.<\/p>\n
\nConsider bringing the beach home by incorporating sand and beach grass into your landscaping. Sand can be used practically to section off a kids\u2019 play area or a surface for sports\u2014volleyball, anyone? And beach grass can soften the edges of your property and provide pleasant decoration against fencing or gates all season long.<\/p>\n
\nNothing says \u2018Cape Cod beach house\u2019 quite like a classic white picket fence and pergola. Fence in your hydrangeas and roses, provide depth with some beach grass, and use the pergola for some dramatic draped vines to create a shaded, defined space for outdoor dining or just relaxing.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019d like to be reminded of the ocean every time you pull into your driveway, line it with seashells, a beautiful, functional, and environmentally friendly alternative to gravel and other materials. As the shells (typically, clam, oyster, or scallop) are walked and driven over, they break into smaller pieces to create an increasingly stable surface. And to boot, the light colors will brighten up your home\u2019s exterior on even the darkest winter days.<\/p>\n